The real property that you are about to purchase is located in Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 128 (“District”) and may be subject to district taxes. The district may, subject to voter approval, impose taxes and issue bonds. The district may impose an unlimited rate of tax in payment of such bonds. The current tax rate levied by the District on property within the District is $0.2650 per $100 of assessed value.
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 128, through the dedication of its Directors and Consultants, is committed to providing the highest quality of water and sewer service at the most economical costs to its customers and taxpayers.
As the holiday season approaches, the Board of Directors for Fort Bend County MUD 128 would like to remind residents about an important issue that can negatively impact your sewer systems: F.O.G. – fat, oil, and grease. While we all enjoy festive feasts and seasonal cooking, improper disposal of these substances can lead to serious and costly plumbing problems for your community.
Fat: Peanut butter, shortening. meat trimmings, uncooked poultry skin, dairy such as milk, sour cream, and ice cream. All fats are solid at room temperature.
Oil: Vegetable oils, salad dressings, and cooking oils, which are typically liquid at room temperature
Grease: Gravy, mayonnaise, melted meat fat such as bacon grease, boiled poultry skin. Typically, these are liquid when cooking and then solidify once cooled.
When F.O.G. enters your drains, it can accumulate and cause blockages, restricting the amount of wastewater that exits your home. This can result in sewer pipes backing up, which could cause untreated sewage to flow into your home, business, and even the environment. If sewage does enter the environment, it leads to contaminated waterways and can become a human health hazard. This raw sewage carries a variety of bacteria that are harmful to human health, fish, and wildlife.
Thanksgiving and Christmas are the two times of year when F.O.G. clogs create the most problems for districts due to all the heavy cooking and frying turkeys. As we celebrate the season with family and friends, let’s all do our part to ensure that our plumbing systems remain healthy and functional. By following these simple tips and spreading the word about F.O.G., we can prevent costly repairs and protect our environment and infrastructure.
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Holidays are a prime time for vacations. Unfortunately, it is also a prime time for residential burglaries. This is due to lawbreakers preying on traveling families and homes that seem to be empty for extended periods of time.
Below are some helpful ideas to protect your home and deter criminals:
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As residents begin holiday shopping, the District wants residents to be aware of jugging. Jugging is a term used to describe a form of scam or fraud in which individuals are targeted and robbed after leaving a bank or ATM. This criminal activity involves a group of people working together to steal cash or other valuable items from unsuspecting victims. Criminals who engage in jugging often observe their targets as they enter and exit banks or ATMs, looking for people who withdraw large amounts of cash or items from safe deposit boxes. They then follow the victim to their next destination, usually a retail store or other business, and wait for an opportunity to break into their car and steal their valuables.
One of the best ways to prevent jugging is to be aware of your surroundings when entering and exiting a bank or ATM. Take note of any suspicious individuals or vehicles in the area and avoid carrying large amounts of cash or valuables, such as jewelry. If possible, use electronic banking services or credit cards to make transactions.
When leaving a bank or ATM, be sure to check your surroundings and make sure you are not being followed. If you suspect that someone is following you, call the police or go to a safe location, such as a police station or crowded area.
Avoid leaving valuables in plain sight and make sure your car is locked and windows are rolled up. If possible, park in a well-lit area with security cameras. To avoid becoming a victim of jugging, individuals should be aware of their surroundings, avoid leaving large amounts of cash or valuables in their vehicles, and take steps to protect themselves and their valuables.
If you believe you are being followed, or if you are victim of jugging, contact the Constables Precinct 4.
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Water Conservation does not require you to dramatically change your lifestyle overnight, but it does require each of us to become more aware of how and why we are using our water. Even as we come to a close of summer and children return to school, high temperatures will continue through September and into October. Below are some simple suggestions from Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 128 (FB MUD 128) to assist you in helping conserve water for our community.
Thoroughly check and inspect all your pipes, hoses, faucets and even appliances for any type of leaks. The smallest leak can easily result in 1000s of gallons of wasted water.
One of the biggest habits to adopt is turning off the water while doing daily hygiene tasks such as brushing teeth, washing hands, shaving, etc. By turning off the water during just one of those habits, the average home can conserve 2,000 plus gallons of water each year.
Most conventional dishwashers use between 7 to 14 gallons of water per load. A water-efficient dishwasher uses only 4.5 to 7 gallons of water per load. A second way to conserve water is to only run your dishwasher with a full load of dirty dishes. Whether you run one dish or a full dishwasher the same amount of water is being used each time you run it.
Another water-efficient appliance you can investigate is your clothes washing machine. On average your normal washing machine will use upwards of 10,000 gallons of water each year. A high-efficiency washer machine uses between 30% to 50% less water per load. That equals nearly 5,000 gallons of water each year.
The best way to maintain a healthy lawn is to water it deeply and infrequently. A thorough watering once or twice a week is better than frequent, light sprinkling.
Plan to water your lawn at least once a week (but no more than three times) for about 10 minutes to give your lawn an inch of moisture. You can measure the depth of the water by how easy it is to push a dowel or screwdriver into the earth to the proper depth: too hard – water deeper; too easy – you may be overwatering your lawn.
Make sure the irrigation system is doing its job. Uniform watering can help avoid brown spots and keep the turf healthy from root to tip. Check the irrigation system weekly to make sure each section of the turf is being supplied with the appropriate amount of water.
To ensure your lawn gets the most possible water, follow these tips for how often to water your lawn in the summer:
Early in the morning and late in the evening are the two best times to water your yard. When watering in the middle times of the day, we increase the rate of evaporation due to the hotter temperatures. Two more ways to conserve water is to eliminate as many weeds as possible and add mulch to all our flower beds. These two things will work together to conserve water for your home. Weeds are known to steal water away from your other plants, so by simply removing weeds, you will not have to water your plants and flowers as often.
Just remember, water conservation is a lifestyle choice that we all can make. By simply adding one of these small steps to our daily routines we can save gallons of water each year. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the district through our website’s “Contact Us” page.
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Fort Bend County MUD 128 (FB MUD 128) Board of Directors want residents to know about the Take Me Home Program.
Take Me HomeTM is a database developed by the Pensacola Police Department for people who may need special assistance if they are alone or in times of emergency. This kind of assistance may be required if the person is unable to speak or properly identify themselves, or if they become
disoriented or act in a manner that could be misinterpreted by first responders. The system includes a current digital picture, demographic information and caregiver contacts. If a person in the Take Me Home system is encountered by a police officer, the officer can query the Take Me Home system, searching by name or by the person’s physical description.
Who is the eligible?
Fort Bend County residents with a cognitive impairment or disability that may affect their ability to communicate. Individuals that tend to be at risk for wandering may include people with disabilities such as Alzheimer’s, Autism, Dementia, Down Syndrome etc. Individuals who do NOT qualify for enrollment include people with ONLY physical disabilities, hearing impairment, vision impairment, anyone who is able to communicate via translator/interpreter and children who have not reached a developmentally appropriate age for speech. We require anyone enrolling an individual/themselves be either a family member or legal guardian of the individual. How does it work?
Take Me Home is voluntary for citizens who participate, and all information is kept confidential.
For more information email: takemehome@fortbendcountytx.gov or click here.
Fort Bend County MUD 128 (FB MUD 128) Board of Directors want residents to know about the Fort Bend County Project Lifesaver Program.
Project Lifesaver is a program for individuals with cognitive disabilities such as autism, dementia, Alzheimer’s, or traumatic brain injury who have a history of wandering from home. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office uses the program to locate individuals that have gone wandering.
The Fort Bend County Project Lifesaver program is available to residents in Fort Bend County.
To enroll in the program or get more information, click here.
Fort Bend County MUD 128 (FB MUD 128) Board of Directors want residents to know about the You Are Not Alone (YANA) Program.
You Are Not Alone (YANA) is a telephone reassurance program sponsored by the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office for seniors or disabled citizens of Fort Bend County who live alone. There is no charge for this service. Residents can decide what time of the morning they want to be called.
For more information click here.
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The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 128 (FBC MUD 128) will hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate for the 2024 tax year. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2024, at 8:15 a.m. at 202 Century Square Blvd., Sugar Land, Texas 77478, and will also be available via videoconference on Microsoft Teams.
If the proposed combined debt service, operation, and maintenance tax rate increases taxes on the average homestead by more than 3.5%, an election will be held to approve the operation and maintenance tax rate, in accordance with Section 49.23602 of the Water Code.
Your participation is encouraged, as the changes in the taxable value of your property relative to others will affect your tax rate. For more details on the proposed tax rate and to access your local property tax information, visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes.
For further information regarding the hearing, please refer to the official document or contact the tax office at (281) 499-1223.
Fort Bend County’s Contractor will complete curbside debris collection throughout the Riverstone community on Saturday, August 31, 2024. For additional information, please visit the following link to Fort Bend County Debris Management.
After August 31st, 2024, residents can contact customerservice@besttrashtexas.com with a request for a one-time special collection quote. Residents would need to include in their emailed request their District name, address, and a few pictures of their pile, which will be used by Best Trash to provide a quote for debris pickup. Once an agreement for pickup has been reached between the resident and Best Trash, Best Trash will invoice the resident and after payment is received, Best Trash will schedule the pickup which will typically be the following trash pickup day.