Author: PGMUD

The regular monthly meeting of the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District was held at the Pecan Grove Administration Building at 12:00 p.m. on August 27, 2024. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the PGMUD Community/Administration building. As of August 31, 2024, there are 4,546 email subscribers to PGMUD notifications.

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office
Monthly Contract Report for August 2024

PGVFD Report – August 2024

Parks Report

• A vehicle was left unattended in Pecan Grove Park for 7 days in August and was towed after the contract deputy ran the plates.
• Installation of the new workout equipment along the walking trail in Pecan Grove Park is complete.
• Replacement of the fence around the playground at Pecan Grove Park was authorized.

Operator’s Report – Si Environmental, LLC

July 2024 testing showed that the drinking water and wastewater systems met state and federal compliance standards with no permit excursions for the month. Various maintenance projects and equipment replacements are in progress, including updates at the Surface Water Treatment Plant and the replacement of outdated valves and equipment.

The fabrication of generator cables for the portable generators is complete. The installation of new sidewalk at Pitts and Morton league is complete.

The replacement of the solenoid valve manifold and mixer pump at the SWTP are in process. The replacement of the levee sluice gate valve stem is in process. Likewise, is the replacement of the SWTP Bulk Bleach and Water plant #1 check valves for pumps #3 and #4.  Also, in process are: replacement of the 3” mainline valve and bypass plus the low registering meter at Austin Elementary; buying a backup p&p belt for the WWTP;

The inspection for district lines containing lead and or copper (pre-1989) mandated by the EPA  has been completed.

Si Environmental requested authorization to replace:  7 SWTP heaters that have failed due to age; a SO2 regulator at the WWTP; and the surge protection device at Lift Station #1.

The fire hydrant survey showed that repairs and painting will need to be done along with replacing missing blue dots and the cost falls within the amount budgeted for 2025.

Water rates were increased only for high usage customers (over 10,000 gallons per month) for 2025. The base rate for 10,000 gallons or less remained the same.

The program to replace high usage residence meters in the district has replaced 1,636 meters since January 2023 with 8 this month.

The operator is soliciting bids for providing IT support for the systems at the SWTP.

The district’s radios have being upgraded and returned.

Please remember to call Si Enviro first if you have an outside water leak.

Click here to view Projects Under Construction and Design.

Pecan Grove Fire Department Residents,

As your Fire Chief, I want to bring to your attention an important matter that directly impacts on the safety and well-being of our community. We have recently submitted a request to increase the fire fee by $3.98 per month, bringing the total to $27.56 per month. This adjustment is necessary to support our proposed budget of $3.3 million for 2025.

To provide some context, the typical budget for a fire department serving an area and population like ours, Aliana, and Cinco Ranch, is approximately $4.5 million. This would translate into a monthly fire fee of $38.00 per month. Our proposed budget, while more conservative, is essential to maintaining the critical services we provide to our communities.

One of the key reasons for this increase is the need to sustain the minimum staffing of three firefighters per fire engine—a standard we implemented in mid-2024. Having three firefighters on each engine is crucial for effective firefighting, rescue operations, CPR, and all other emergency incidents that we respond to. While the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends a staffing level of four firefighters per engine, our current level of three is the minimum required to ensure both the safety of our firefighters and the effectiveness of our emergency response.

Maintaining this staffing level is also essential for preserving our ISO 2 fire rating. This rating plays a significant role in keeping homeowner insurance rates lower. For example, if our ISO rating were to drop to a 5, the annual insurance premium for a $300,000 home would increase to approximately $3,156. However, by maintaining our ISO 2 rating, that same policy would cost around $2,645—a savings of over $500. For a $500,000 home, the savings would be even greater, around $800 per year.

Another factor contributing to the need for this fee increase is the growing reliance on part-time paid firefighters. While we are actively working to increase our volunteer membership, it is not sufficient to meet the demands of our expanding and aging neighborhood. The need for dependable, trained personnel is more critical than ever, and part-time staffing helps fill this gap.

Additionally, Fort Bend County is eliminating financial support to all fire departments within the county. This significant loss in revenue unfortunately must be passed on to our residents to ensure that we can continue to provide the level of service you deserve and expect.

We understand that any increase in fees is a concern, but we believe this is a necessary step to ensure the safety of our community. The increase will allow us to continue providing the high-quality emergency services that protect our residents, homes, and businesses.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the Pecan Grove Fire Department. Together, we can maintain the safety and well-being of our wonderful community.

Sincerely,

Chief Jerod Vontz
Pecan Grove Volunteer Fire Department

Upcoming Meeting(s):

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM

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Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District (the “District”) has closed on the purchase of the Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club. The District has leased a portion of the purchased facilities (the golf course and country club building) to “The Club at Pecan Grove, Inc.” Residents of the District and the general public will have access to the leased facilities pursuant to the terms of the lease agreement entered into by and between the District and “The Club at Pecan Grove, Inc.”

The tennis courts, pool & workout facility were purchased by the District and will become open to the public for use and enjoyment. The District will post rules and guidelines for these facilities in the near future.

Fort Bend County Road & Bridge has completed its first round of large storm debris collection, which includes construction and fence debris in Pecan Grove. They will return for a second passthrough at a later date.

Regular garbage service continues to resumes throughout the District. If you have any questions related to storm debris pickup, please contact the County at 608-492-0522.

The regular monthly meeting of the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District was held at the Pecan Grove Administration Building at 5:30 p.m. on July 30, 2024. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in the PGMUD Community/Administration building at 12:00 Noon. As of July 30, 2024, there are 4,529 email subscribers to PGMUD notifications.

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office
Monthly Contract Report for July 2024

PGVFD Report – July 2024

Parks Report

• Storm damage in the parks is being handled by CDC and Fort Bend County Road and Bridge department.
• A new sign for reservations and for park rules was installed near the pavilion in Pecan Grove Park.
• The installation of the new workout equipment along the walking trail in Pecan Grove Park is complete.
• New window vents were installed in the restrooms in Pecan Grove Park.

Operator’s Report – Si Environmental, LLC

• June 2024 testing showed that the drinking water system met the state and federal compliance standard for disinfection and there were no permit excursions for the month.
• The replacement of the gate at the SWTP is complete.
• The repair of the flanged column piping on the High Service Pump is complete as is the replacement of the belt press poly feed system and the High Service Motor #3.
• The replacement of the solenoid valve manifold and mixer pump at the SWTP are in process.
• At Water Plant #1, the 8” Prop Meter and Totalizer replacement is complete.
• Fabrication of the generator chords for the new portable generators is in process as is levee sluice gate valve stem replacement.

New action items approved at the meeting include:

• Repair of the bulk bleach tank at the SWTP
• Replacement of the booster pump check valves #3 and #4 at Water Plant #1
• Replacement of the 3” mainline valve and bypass plus the low registering meter at Austin Elementary
• Buying a backup p&p belt for the WWTP
• Installing a sidewalk and wheelchair ramp at the NW corner of Pitts and Morton League

The inspection for district lines containing lead and or copper (pre-1989) mandated by the EPA has begun and must be completed by October 16, 2024. Of the 2,580 locations identified, the inspections have been completed on 1,831 or about 71%.

The solenoid valve manifold replacement at the SWTP is in process as was the #3 mixer pump for the sedimentation basin. Fabrication of an additional set of generator chords to allow the use of the portable generators at multiple lift stations simultaneously was authorized as well as the replacement of the valve stem on the levee sluice gate behind Randalls.

The annual fire hydrant flushing found some repairs and painting on the units. The water well performance testing went well with no problems uncovered in the testing.

On June 24, 2024, Si Enviro responded to a sanitary discharge due to a cracked force main pipe at 2035 FM 359. After shutdown, the main was repaired and the area washed down.

The program to replace high usage residence meters in the district has replaced 1,628 meters since January 2023 with none this month.

The annual Consumer Confidence Report is available online at the district’s website.

Please remember to call Si Enviro first if you have an outside water leak.

Click here to view Projects Under Construction and Design.

GFL will make a special passthrough in Pecan Grove on Saturday, July 20th to pick up bagged storm debris only. Have these items curbside by 7am. Please make sure these items are separated from large storm debris and visible for the crews. Do not park in the streets as trucks are having a difficult time collecting storm debris. Recycling service will resume normal pickup Monday, July 22nd.

Fort Bend County continues picking up large storm debris. For up to date information regarding storm debris pickup, please visit Fort Bend County Homeland Security and Emergency Management social media page.

In the wake of the hurricane and the large amounts of debris left from its path, it would be impossible for us to provide normal collection and be able to service all residents in your area.

By prioritizing and ensuring that ALL regular household garbage is collected each day and this weekend, we are preventing unsanitary conditions from happening in our neighborhoods.

This means we have limit regular bulk/green waste to three (3) bagged items outside the can and suspend recycle collection for the next week of July 15th.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to get back to normal.

As early as Saturday, July 13th, Fort Bend County Road & Bridge will begin large storm debris collection. Please know it will take days for them to make rounds in Pecan Grove, so we are asking for patience during this time.

In order to recycle as many materials as possible, residents are asked to separate disaster debris into the following piles:

• Construction and Demolition Materials (fence pickets, sheet rock, brick, etc)
• Electronic Waste
• Household Hazardous Waste
• White Goods (large electrical goods used domestically such as refrigerators and washing machines, typically white in color)
• Vegetative materials (trees, limbs, brush, leaves, etc.)

DO NOT MIX OR PLACE NORMAL HOUSEHOLD TRASH WITH STORM DEBRIS CURBSIDE.

Place the debris piles at the curb in the public right-of-way in front of your home or business as soon as possible. If debris is in the road or in your front yard, it will not be picked up.

Please do not block any public utility such as:

• fire hydrants
• water valves/meters
• road signs
• manholes
• street signs

If properly separated, it will be picked up by crews. For the remainder of your household garbage, bagged storm debris and small bundled green waste, GFL is continuing to pick these items up until all have been collected.

For up to date information regarding storm debris pickup, please visit Fort Bend County Homeland Security and Emergency Management social media page.

THANK YOU.

Pecan Grove MUD has been working diligently over the lasts 24 hours with our Consultants to work through issues in the District following Hurricane Beryl.

Regarding larger storm debris, Fort Bend County Road & Bridge is coordinating the collection and removal of disaster debris within Fort Bend County to begin early next week.  For up to date information regarding this collection, please visit Fort Bend County Homeland Security and Emergency Management social media page.

Thursday, July 11^th, GFL will be out in Pecan Grove picking up normal household garbage. In addition, GFL will pick up separate small green storm debris. This storm debris must be no more than 4” in diameter, bundled less than 4 feet in length, and less than 40 lbs. Please separate your household garbage and small storm debris away from large storm debris. GFL has temporarily suspended recycle service this week to focus on the regular trash. Please be patient as they make their way through the community.

Pecan Grove Parks are closed until further notice due to the amount of storm debris.  Our grounds maintenance company is working to remove all the fallen trees and will provide updates once they are safe to access.

We will share more information as it becomes available. Thank you for your patience during this time. Remember to check on your neighbors and friends.

Pecan Grove MUD Board of Directors

Due to the impending weather, GFL has suspended garbage service for Monday, July 8th.

GFL will reevaluate service pick-up come Tuesday.

Please do not leave trash cans and bags curbside, to avoid the storm system from clogging in the event of heavy rain fall. Stay safe.

The regular monthly meeting of the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District was held at the Pecan Grove Administration Building at 12:00 p.m. on June 25, 2024. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in the PGMUD Community/Administration building at 5:30 p.m.

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office
Monthly Contract Report for June 2024PGVFD Report – June 2024

Parks Report

A picnic table at Pecan Grove Park was replaced due to damage as well as a damaged barbecue pit.

During the recent storm there were six hackberry trees that fell on the west end of Pecan Grove Park. These trees have been removed.

The weather also delayed the installation of the new workout equipment along the walking trail in Pecan Grove Park. Work began on July 1st and should take about seven days to complete.

Operator’s Report – Si Environmental, LLC

May 2024 testing showed that the drinking water system met the state and federal compliance standard for disinfection and there were no permit excursions for the month.

The replacement of the gate at the SWTP is in process and will be reimbursed by Fort Bend County. The repair of the flanged column piping on the High Service Pump is in process as is the replacement of the belt press poly feed system and the High Service Motor #3. Motors #1 and #2 will likely need replacement next year as they are past their warranty periods and were original equipment.

The replacement of the booster check valves #1 and #2 at Water Plant #1 is complete as is the replacement of the 4” incoming potable water RPZ backflow device at the WWTP.

The hand wheel operator at the North storm water pump station replacement is complete.

At Water Plant #1 8” Prop Meter and Totalizer replacement is in process.

The inspection for district lines containing lead and or copper (pre-1989) mandated by the EPA has begun and must be completed by October 16, 2024. Of the 2,580 locations identified, the inspections have been completed on 1,303 or about 50%.

The annual flushing of fire hydrants is complete with 3 hydrants inoperable and a few others needing repairs and the replacement of blue dot hydrant indicators is in process.

The solenoid valve manifold replacement at the SWTP was authorized as was the #3 mixer pump for the sedimentation basin.  Fabrication of an additional set of generator chords to allow use of the portable generators at multiple lift stations simultaneously was authorized as well as the replacement of the valve stem on the levee sluice gate behind Randalls.

The program to replace high usage residence meters in the district has replaced 1,628 meters since January 2023 with 2 this month.

The annual Consumer Confidence Report is available on line at the district’s website.

Please remember to call Si Enviro first, if you have an outside water leak.

Click here to view Projects Under Construction and Design.

Over 200 people attended a town hall meeting in the Pecan Grove Country Club to hear an update on the purchase by Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District of the assets of Pecan Grove Golf, LLC., the current owners of the Club.

Those assets include the club building, the golf course, the tennis courts, the swimming pool, the exercise room with its equipment and adjacent property. If all the legal necessities are met this transaction should be complete by the end of August.

There were numerous concerns and questions raised by those in attendance, but if you want to learn more, please click here to see the Frequently Asked Questions that cover most of these concerns.

The regular monthly meeting of the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District was held at the Pecan Grove Country Club at 3:30 p.m. on May 21, 2024. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in the PGMUD Community/Administration building at 12:00 p.m.

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office
Monthly Contract Report for May 2024

PGVFD Report – May 2024

Parks Report

The second water fountain at Pecan Grove Park is still waiting on delivery of parts to get it back in service.

The pavilion at Windmill Park was pressure washed in May.

The installation of the new workout equipment along the walking trail in Pecan Grove Park is scheduled to begin June 10, 2024, and should take about seven days to complete.

Operator’s Report – Si Environmental, LLC

April 2024 testing showed that the drinking water system met the state and federal compliance standard for disinfection and there were no permit excursions for the month.

At the SWTP the ClO² batch tank B replacement has been completed. The replacement of the gate at the SWTP is in process and will be reimbursed by Fort Bend County. Replacement of the thickner torque monitor is complete as well as the shelter boxes. The repair of the flanged column piping on the High Service Pump is in process as well the replacement of the belt press poly feed system.

The replacement of the booster check valves #1 and #2 at Water Plant #1 is in process as is the replacement of the 4” incoming potable water RPZ backflow device at the WWTP.

The coffing hoist at the WWTP replacement is complete; the hand wheel operator at the North storm water pump station replacement is in process.

At the SWTP, the high service motor #3 will be replaced.

At Water Plant #1 8” Prop Meter and Totalizer will be replaced.

The inspection for district lines containing lead and or copper (pre-1989) mandated by the EPA has begun and must be completed by October 16, 2024. Of the 2,580 locations identified, the inspections have been completed on 545 or 21%.

The annual flushing of fire hydrants will begin the week of June 17^th.

The program to replace high usage residence meters in the district has replaced 1,626 meters since January 2023 with 13 this month.

Please remember to call Si Enviro first, if you have an outside water leak.

Click here to view Projects Under Construction and Design.