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Notice to Firethorne Residents
North Fort Bend Water Authority Pumpage Fee Increase
In order to comply with the legislative mandate to reduce groundwater usage, the District,
along with other municipal utility districts in the area, is part of the North Fort Bend Water
Authority (the "Authority") Groundwater Reduction Plan ("GRP"). The Authority recently increased
the GRP fee from $1.80 to $2.20 per 1,000 gallons of water pumped, effective January 1, 2014.
This GRP fee increase will be reflected in the bill you receive in January 2014. For information
regarding the Authority, please see the Authority's website,
www.nfbwa.com.
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If you have not received your tax statement and you do not escrow your taxes,
please contact the Tax Office at 281-499-1223 or visit their website at
www.taxtech.net.
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Notice to Firethorne Residents
Online Bill-Pay through Banking Institutions
Customers who elect to pay their water and sewer and/or tax bills using online bill-pay
directly through your banking institution should allow up to 10 days for processing from
the date your bank issues the payment. This payment option generally involves your bank
utilizing a third party to generate and mail a check to the address you specify, which can
take up to 7-10 days. Please ensure you allow adequate time for your payment to be
processed before the due date if you choose to use online bill-pay through your bank.
For information on other options for paying your water and sewer bills, please go to
www.severntrentservices.com and note the instructions on
registering your account online. For information on other options for paying your tax
bills, please go to www.taxtech.net and locate your account.
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Notice to Firethorne Residents
Operation of Golf Carts
Due to increasing golf cart activity in the Firethorne community, the MUD wants to ensure
residents are aware of the laws related to the operation of golf carts and other motorized
vehicles. While golf cart operation may be permitted on certain public roadways, operation
of any motorized vehicle (including golf carts) is prohibited on trails, water detention or
retention areas, drainage ditches or other property owned by the MUD. Operation of a motorized
vehicle on MUD trails or water retention areas is a violation of the Texas Water Code
(Class C Misdemeanor).
*Click here
to read a memo from the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office regarding the laws
governing golf cart operation.
*Click here
for a map showing the trails, water detention/retention areas, drainage ditches,
and other property owned by the MUD where motorized vehicle activity is prohibited.
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Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 151 (the "District") is a municipal utility
district created in 2004 by order of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The District
contains approximately 1,405 acres of land and is located in northern Fort Bend
County approximately 30 miles west of downtown Houston. The District
is located wholly within the exclusive extra-territorial jurisdiction of the City of
Fulshear.
The District has constructed and operates water, sanitary sewer, drainage, park, and fire
protection facilities to serve
Firethorne, a master planned community.
Inquiries or comments can be
emailed here.
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Please read this disclaimer with
important information about the District.
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Quick Contacts
Home Owners Association:
Firethorne Community Association
Water Service:
Severn Trent Services
281-579-4500
Trash Service:
WCA Waste Corporation
281 368-8397
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