Harris-Fort Bend Counties Municipal Utility District 1

The Board discussed various operational and financial matters, including solid waste collection and recycling services, and approved an increase in residential sanitary sewer rates. Engineering updates were provided, with approvals granted for sidewalk repairs, a drainage project for a park area, and slope repairs. The Board reviewed the Identity Theft Prevention Program and determined no changes were required. Additionally, members were appointed to the North Fort Bend Water Authority 2026 Water Provider Conservation Program's Rebate Committee. The Board also approved a website update to include stormwater management information and finalized plans for conducting future meetings within the District.

The meeting includes the election of board officers, review of operational reports such as trash collection, security, and bookkeeping, and the consideration of financial matters, including tax assessments, unclaimed property reports, and delinquency collections. Discussion items involve capital improvement projects for water, sewer, and drainage facilities, maintenance of drainage channels, and infrastructure repairs. The Board will also evaluate a cyber liability proposal, review compliance with environmental permits, discuss committee assignments, and hold a closed session for attorney consultation and property acquisition.

The Board meeting included the review and approval of the Bookkeeper's report, Tax Assessor-Collector report, and the adoption of a Resolution Concerning Developed District Status for the 2026 tax year. Key actions involved approving the renewal proposal for district insurance policies and authorizing necessary disclosures for bonds and consumer confidence reporting. The Board also reviewed reports regarding security services, solid waste collection, engineering projects, operations, and website communication services, and convened in a closed session to discuss legal matters.

The Board approved the Bookkeeper's Report, the Tax Assessor-Collector Report, and a resolution regarding tax exemptions for residential homesteads. Key actions included the engagement of an auditor for the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years, the approval of the 2025 audit report, and the authorization to solicit proposals for the renewal of district insurance policies. The Board also reviewed engineering, communications, and operations reports, and authorized the submission of water usage data to the North Fort Bend Water Authority. Furthermore, the Board adopted an order calling for a directors election to be held in May, including arrangements for participation in a joint election with the county.

The Board of Directors meeting agenda included discussions on several administrative and operational matters. Key topics covered were the Amended and Restated Agreement for Bookkeeping Services, the monthly security report from Fort Bend County Constable Precinct 1, and the trash/recycling collection report from GFL Environmental. Under the Regular Agenda, the Board planned to review and potentially adopt a prevailing wage rate scale for construction projects following a wage rate survey, approve the 2026 water loss audit, and authorize annual filings related to water conservation and critical load status with various state and local authorities. Furthermore, the Engineer's Report covered multiple capital improvement projects, including sidewalk replacement, repairs to the Joint Wastewater Treatment Plant, and various sewer/drainage channel maintenance projects. The agenda also provided for Committee Reports from CIP, Finance, Sidewalk, Park Plan, and Communications-Elections Committees, as well as the Attorney's Report.