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July 28th Meeting Summary

August 1, 2025

The Board of Fort Bend MUD 151 met on Monday, July 28th. Below is a quick summary of the items discussed during the meeting with a more in-depth highlight of the Engineering Report.

Key points include:

  • Budget: The 2026 budget is under review, with a detailed discussion scheduled for August.

  • Contributions to District Schools: Approved pending formal requests from Ray and Jamie Wolman Elementary School and Lindsay Elementary School.

  • District Resolution: The District has adopted a resolution identifying itself as a developed district.

  • Engineering Report Highlights:

    • TXDOT Sound Wall/FM 1463 Road Widening: No update; project estimated completion is early 2027.

    • Lift Station No. 1 Rehabilitation: Delayed to early August due to automatic transfer switch delivery.

    • 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation: Coordinating with contractor for complete contract documents.

    • 2024 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements: Notice to proceed to be issued next week.

    • 2025 Drainage Channel Rehabilitation: Contractor has completed the side slope regrading at Firethorne East Lake No. 1.

    • South Firethorne Road Crosswalk Lighting: Fort Bend County is addressing comments on the maintenance agreement.

    • Lift Station No. 2 Rehabilitation: Reviewing quotes for immediate repairs, with engineering design for improvements to be budgeted for next year.

    • 17.77 Acres on FM 1463 & Cane Island Pkwy Feasibility Study: Water and sewer capacity assessment, cost estimates, and revenue analysis were considered by the Board of Directors. No action was taken as this will be discussed further at the August 25th board meeting.

    • Storm Water Management Program (SWMP)/MS4 Permit: Quiddity performed services for Permit Year 5 continuation; Notice of Intent for renewed permit is under TCEQ review.

  • Garbage: Rate will increase from $24.59 to $25.70 per month per household effective August 2025 through July 2026.

  • Park and Landscape Maintenance: 

    • Work on the pump at Greystone is underway. 

      • Estimates were reviewed and approved for:

        • Replacement of the deck around the West Detention Pond

        • Removal of dead trees and stumps at West Detention Pond

        • Repair of sinkhole near West Detention Pond

        • Refill of beds along ditch crossings

  • Operator: 

    • Replacement of the submersible pump at Lift Station 3 was approved by the Board of Directors.

    • The Board of Directors adopted an Order Adopting Rules and Regulations Governing Use of District Recreational Facilities, with signs to be approved and ordered at a future meeting.

  • Communications: Meeting summaries will undergo legal review before posting; the Board requested increased resident outreach regarding district business.