The Cypress Hill MUD Board is proposing to set a 2019 tax rate of $0.72 per $100 assessed valuation, a reduction of 3 cents from the 2018 tax rate of $0.75. The Board continues to reduce its tax rate as its finances permit, going from a tax rate of $1.25 in 2006 to a proposed tax rate of $0.72 in 2019.

Because appraised values in the District have increased over 2018 values, taxpayers can expect a tax bill from the District in approximately the same amount as last year.

The District cautions that other political subdivisions (like Harris County) plan to increase their tax rate so taxpayers may see an overall increase in their tax bills. Taxes are due on January 31, 2020.

The District welcomes comments on the proposed tax rate at its next meeting to be held on October 18, 2019 at 11 a.m., at the Sydney Harbour Clubhouse. Written comments may be sent through the contact form on the website. The tax rate will be finalized after the public comment period on October 18.

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) is kicking off an effort to develop a Watershed Protection Plan for Cypress Creek. The aim of this project is to develop locally-supported, voluntary strategies to reduce sources of pollution, primarily bacteria, within the watershed.
The first public information meetings for this project will be held:

• July 23, 1:30-3:30 PM at the Weekley Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress; or
• July 23, 5:30-7:30 PM, at the Barbara Bush Library, 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring

One of the purposes of these introductory meetings will be to receive nominations of local stakeholders to serve on a Steering Committee to provide overall guidance for this project. There will also be other opportunities for public feedback as the project moves forward.
Additional information on the project can be found at www.cypresspartnership.com.

Remember This Memorial Day….

“All Gave Some, Some Gave All.”

Holiday Closing Notice

Monday, May 27, 2019, Memorial Day will be a holiday observed by Best Trash. Trash services that are normally on Monday will resume collection on Thursday, May 30th, 2019. Please take a look at the Best Trash Holiday Schedule for more information.

For recycle which is normally serviced on Monday, Best Trash will resume recycle collection on Monday, June 3rd, 2019.

Please always remember to have your trash and/or recycle out by 7am on your service day.

It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical cyclones are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you live in an area prone to tropical cyclones, you need to be prepared. Learn how during Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 5-11, 2019). Hurricanes.gov/Prepare

Determine Your Risk
Develop an Evacuation Plan
Assemble Disaster Supplies
Get an Insurance Checkup
Strengthen Your Home
Help Your Neighbor
Complete a Written Plan

This weekend is the 2019 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday in the State of Texas. You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and ending at midnight on Monday, April 29. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase, and you do not need to issue an exemption certificate to claim the exemption. Please visit the Texas Comptroller’s Website for more information, including a list of qualifying and excluded supplies. Hurricane Season is just around the corner. Don’t wait until the next storm is in the Gulf before preparing yourself and your family.

Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 customers can expect to see an increase in their next water bill due to an increase in the fee imposed by the North Harris County Regional Water Authority (the “Regional Authority”). The fee increased April 1, 2019 from $3.40 per 1,000 gallons of water to $3.85 per 1,000 gallons of water.

Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 is mandated by state law to participate in the Regional Authority, which was established to bring surface water to North Harris County. All municipal utility districts within its boundaries must pay the Regional Authority a fee on each 1,000 gallons of water pumped from wells or purchased from the Regional Authority. Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 passes the fee through to its customers with a 5% mark-up so it can pay the fee on water used in district operations and not billed to customers.

The fees charged by Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 for operation of its water and sewer system have not changed in more than four years; however, customers will see an increase in their bills because of the Regional Authority fee. This fee is expected to continue increasing annually because of the cost of converting to surface water. For more information on the project, see www.NHCRWA.org.

You can control the increase in your water bill by using less water. Please go to the Water page to get water conservation pointers.

Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 would like to make sure you are aware of the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 vacation watch service. To take advantage of this service, go to the Constable Precinct 4 site and sign up. Thank you for your support.

Voters in Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 voted to approve Proposition A at the election yesterday, thereby authorizing the Board of Directors of Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 to issue up to $50,000,000 in unlimited tax bonds for the purpose of improving, repairing, and extending the District’s water, sewer and drainage system. The unofficial results from Harris County are 1,678 “FOR” and 1,019 “AGAINST.” Official results from Harris County will be provided to the Board of Directors of Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 at its meeting at 10 a.m. Friday, November 16, 2018 at the Sydney Harbour Clubhouse and will be posted to the website. The Board of Directors thanks the District’s voters for their participation in the election.