Harris County Mud 493

Key discussion topics include the adoption of a resolution concerning Developed District Status for the 2026 Tax Year, approval of the Payment Services Agreement with First Billing Services, LLC for electronic tax payments, and authorization to terminate existing electronic payment agreements. The agenda also covers routine reports such as Operator's and Engineering Reports, including status updates on compliance, maintenance, and water loss audit. Furthermore, the Board will address delinquent tax collections, review financial reports, authorize construction contracts for water, sewer, drainage, and recreational facilities within various sections (e.g., Bridgeland Central, Prairieland Village), review and potentially adopt a resolution regarding prevailing wage rates, consider renewal of the District's liability insurance coverage, and review the proposed issuance of $14,500,000 Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026. Other items include utility commitments, developer reports, garbage collection updates, website updates, annexations, and matters related to the Directors Election scheduled for May 2, 2026.

The Board of Directors meeting agenda includes considering public comments, granting tax exemptions for 2026, and reviewing various operational reports such as the Operator's Report, Bookkeeper's Report, and Tax Assessor-Collector report. Key discussions involve legal actions related to delinquent tax collections, approving payment of invoices, and considering assignment and amendment of the Tax Assessor/Collector agreement. Significant construction matters include authorizing design, bid advertisement, and contract awards for water, sanitary sewer, and drainage facilities for various sections within Bridgeland Central and Prairieland Village, as well as status updates on ongoing construction contracts for these facilities and recreational improvements. Other items include status of utility commitments, garbage and recycling collection updates, director election matters for May 2, 2026, and matters concerning the Bridgeland Water Agency.

The Board addressed several key areas, including the bookkeeper's report, quarterly investment report, and tax assessor-collector's report. They also discussed and approved the joint water and sewer plant budgets with MUD 418, while deferring action on the District's operating budget. A resolution was adopted to authorize an additional penalty on delinquent real property taxes. The operator's report was reviewed, and the District's Identity Theft Prevention Program was ratified. The engineer's report was accepted, including the approval of easements for Bridgeland Central, Section 5. Updates were provided on the Series 2025 Bonds and Bond Application Report No. 1. The Board also received updates on garbage collection services, Bridgeland Water Agency matters, website updates, the developer's report, and proposed annexations.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various financial and operational matters. The board approved an agreed-upon procedures report and authorized the disbursement of bond proceeds, reviewed and approved IRS Form 8038-G, and discussed correspondence regarding the expenditure and investment of bond proceeds. They also reviewed the bookkeeper's report, quarterly investment report, and tax assessor-collector's report. A public hearing was conducted regarding the 2025 tax rate, which was subsequently adopted. Other topics included compliance with energy reporting requirements, continuing disclosure report, authorization to file the initial local government bond, tax and project report, operator's report, engineer's report, street light letter agreements, garbage and recycling collection services, and updates from the Bridgeland Water Agency and the developer. The board also considered proposed annexations and discussed website updates.

The board meeting included discussion and approval of the Bookkeeper's Report, Quarterly Investment Inventory Report, and Tax Assessor-Collector's Report. The board discussed the issuance of the District's Series 2025 Bonds and Series 2025A Road Bonds, and engaged an auditing firm for a preliminary reimbursement audit report. Updates were provided on garbage collection services, Bridgeland Water Agency matters, website updates, and the Developer's home inventory report. The board also considered the status of proposed annexations and received an attorney's report regarding the allocation of capacity in Master Facilities to the Master District.