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Highlights of Pecan Grove MUD Meeting – February 28, 2023

The regular monthly meeting of the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District was held at the Pecan Grove Community/Administration building on the evening of February 28, 2023. The next meeting is scheduled for March 28, 2023, in the PGMUD Community/Administration building at 3:30 p.m.

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office
Monthly Contract Report for February 2023

PGVFD Report – February 2023

Parks Report

The new walking ramp at the back of Pecan Grove Park is in place and will need bollards and signage to restrict motor vehicle access.

One of the picnic tables in the pavilion will be replaced due to damage.

Rental activity of the Administration/Community building at Pecan Grove Park is increasing.

Operator’s Report

  • January 2023 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 in wastewater.
  • The parts for the SWTP settling basin main shaft as well as for the primary chain are due on March 13,2023 and will be installed immediately after.
  • The SWTP high service pump #1 has been repaired and #2 pump is waiting for repair assessment.
  • The 16” intake line valve to the SWTP will be replaced by mid-March.
  • Water plant #3 booster pumps #3 and #4have been repaired.
  • The automatic transfer switch at Water Plant #3 repairs are complete.
  • The #1 booster pump at Water Plant #3 will be replaced when received.
  • The step screen at the WWTP will be repaired when parts come in mid-April.
  • The customer service number is 281-238-5000.

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Highlights of Pecan Grove MUD Meeting – January 31, 2023

The regular monthly meeting of the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District was held at the Pecan Grove Community/Administration building on the afternoon of January 31, 2023. The next meeting is scheduled for February 28, 2023 in the PGMUD Community/Administration building at 5:30 p.m.

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office
Monthly Contract Report for January 2023

PGVFD Report – January 2023

Parks Report

The leveling of the monument sign at Memorial Park is in process.
Pipes in the restrooms at Pecan Grove Park were repaired due to damage from the December freeze.
Rental activity of the Administration/Community building at Pecan Grove Park is increasing.

Operator’s Report

  • December 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 in wastewater.
  • The SWTP mixing chamber level transmitters are on order.
  • The SWTP settling basin main shaft will be replaced as well as the primary chain when parts are received.
  • The SWTP high service pumps #1 and #2 have been pulled and are out for repair assessment.
  • The alarm systems for the SWTP, the admin building and sludge building have been replaced.
  • Water plant #3 booster pumps #3 and #4 are being repaired.
  • The automatic transfer switch at Water Plant #3 repairs are in process.
  • The step screen at the WWTP will have to be repaired at an estimated cost of $30,000.
  • The 16” intake valve at the SWTP failed in December freeze and will be repaired for $7,700.
  • GM Services completed performance testing on all the water wells and no problems were found.
  • Si Enviro and Odyssey participated in a levee problem reaction test with FEMA and FB OEM.
  • A part time office assistant was hired and is working.
  • The customer service number is 281-238-5000.

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Highlights of Pecan Grove MUD Meeting – December 20, 2022

The regular monthly meeting of the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District was held at the Pecan Grove Community/Administration building on the evening of December 20, 2022. The next meeting is scheduled for January 31, 2023 in the PGMUD Community/Administration building at 5:30 p.m.

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office
Monthly Contract Report for December 2022

PGVFD Report – December 2022

Parks Report

Overgrown brush at the back of Pecan Grove Park (on Pitts) was removed in preparation for the construction of the ramp to be built from the levee to the point where the new walking trail will begin. The wild flower seeding on the first lot on Plantation Blvd. at the East levee will start in the spring. The leveling of the monument sign at Memorial Park is planned for this coming month.

Operator’s Report

  • November 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 in wastewater.
  • Oil/water separators were installed on all air compressors at the SWTP.
  • The SWTP mixing chamber level transmitters are on order.
  • The SWTP settling basin main shaft will be replaced as well as the primary chain when parts are received.
  • The SWTP high service pumps #1 and #2 have been pulled and are out for repair assesment.
  • The alarm systems for the SWTP, the admin building and sludge building have been replaced.
  • Water plant #3 booster pumps #3 and #4 are being repaired.
  • The automatic transfer switch at Water Plant #3 has failed and will be replaced.
  • The customer service number is 281-238-5000.

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Park Restrooms Closed

The Pecan Grove Park restrooms are closed until further notice due to broken pipes within the walls resulting from the recent winter freeze. We are working on repairs as diligently as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

Restrooms Closed

Pecan Grove Park restrooms are closed until after the freeze. Water to building has been turned off.

Fort Bend Flood Management Committee

Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District has joined the Fort Bend Economic Development Council (FBEDC) with other levee districts in the County to form the FBFMC (Fort Bend Flood Management Committee).

The purpose of this coalition is to come together to form a strong, collective voice to address federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines that affect leveed areas.  You can follow this committee on the FBEDC at the following link https://fortbendcounty.com/about-fbedc/committees/flood-management-committee.

The FBFMC has engaged consultants to work with the member districts to identify the issues and formulate legislative relief so we continue to benefit from the many years of successful flood management here in FBC.

In 2021, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) changed how flood insurance (National Flood Insurance Program, NFIP) rates are calculated for your home and property.  A new rating system called Risk Rating 2.0 (RR 2.0) was introduced.  RR 2.0 supposably allows FEMA to determine premium rates per property based on factors such as proximity to a flooding source, 1st floor elevation, replacement cost of rebuilding, etc.  This is not a complete list because FEMA has not disclosed exactly how the rate engine is formulated.

In the past, premium rates were determined by mapped flood zones.  In the 100-year floodplain (aka, special flood hazard area or SFHA) federally-backed or regulated lenders must require that flood insurance be purchased and maintained.  Leveed districts in Ft. Bend County are accredited by FEMA, thus avoiding the SFHA designation. As a result, homeowners received Preferred Rate Policies, saving hundreds of dollars, and were exempt from this mandatory purchase of flood insurance.

Under the new NFIP RR 2.0, flood insurance has become a major concern as premium rates have increased, policy holder numbers across the country have started to decrease, and new guidelines are being implemented that potentially could have a negative effect on us and other levee districts.

Some of the current steps being taken by the EDC and FBFMC to address this concern are:

  1. Setting the goal of: Affordable, voluntary flood insurance for 100-year accredited levee protected areas,
  2. Requesting that accredited levees continue to exempt protected communities from SFHA designation and mandatory flood insurance purchase,
  3. Requiring FEMA to be transparent with the RR 2.0 methodologies and disclose the full actuarial premium on all NFIP flood insurance bills,
  4. Ensuring the data being used by FEMA to set RR 2.0 rates in leveed areas is correct.

Through our participation in the FBFMC under the EDC, this district will continue to monitor and challenge any change that goes against the best interest of our residents and businesses.

We trust you will stay engaged and support our efforts through this coalition on your behalf.

Notice from Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Commissioner Morales

Harlem Road at U.S. Highway 90A is anticipated to be closed by Union Pacific Railroad for rail crossing panel repair/replacement on December 15th and 16th.

Commissioner’s Court needs to approve the closure and will include the following dates from December 14 through December 30 for weather day allowances. Please see attached detour, take precautions and allow more travel time to your destination.

Highlights of Pecan Grove MUD Meeting – November 29, 2022

The regular monthly meeting of the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District was held at the Pecan Grove Community/Administration building on the evening of November 29, 2022. The next meeting is scheduled for December 20, 2022 in the PGMUD Community/Administration building at 5:30 p.m.

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office – Monthly Contract Report for November 2022

PGVFD Report – November 2022

Parks Report

Christmas lights for Memorial Park and the PGMUD building on Pitts have been placed. The monument sign at Memorial Park needs to be leveled. The board voted to approve the bid from Pattern Pro Concrete for $1,770 for the job. There were 5 non-profit and 2 resident rentals of the admin/community building for November.

Operator’s Report

  • November 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 in wastewater.
  • Oil/water separators will be installed on all air compressors at the SWT when the parts arrive.
  • The #2 digester at the WWTP has been cleaned.
  • The SWT settling basin was cleaned. The basin’s main shaft will be replaced as well as the primary chain.
  • The SWT high service pumps #1 and #2 have been pulled and are out for repair.
  • The alarm systems for the SWTP, the admin building and sludge building are obsolete and will be replaced.
  • Water plant #3 booster pumps #3 and #4 were pulled due to excess vibration and will be repaired.
  • The customer service office number is 281-238-5000.

Click here to view Projects Under Construction and Design.

Santa is Coming to Pecan Grove 

On Saturday December 17th, Santa will be visiting Pecan Grove, Harvest Green and Waterside, riding a PGVFD fire truck. His tour begins at 9:00 a.m. and should complete by 11:15. See the map below for his route.

Highlights of Pecan Grove MUD Meeting – October 25, 2022

The regular monthly meeting of the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District was held at the Pecan Grove Community/Administration building on the evening of October 25, 2022. The next meeting is scheduled for November 29, 2022 in the PGMUD Community/Administration building at 5:30 p.m.

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office – Monthly Contract Report for October 2022

PGVFD Report – October 2022

Parks Report

The POA held its annual Fall Festival at Pecan Grove Park on Saturday October 22nd and it was a success. The fence at Windmill Park has been repaired. Flags at Memorial Park were lowered to half-staff from October 4th to the 9th for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial.

Operator’s Report

  • October testing stated the drinking water system met the state and federal compliance standard for disinfection and there were no permit excursions for the month in wastewater.
  • The booster pump #3 at water plant #3 has been repaired and is running.
  • Oil/water separators will be installed on all air compressors at the SWT when the parts arrive.
  • The SWT sedimentation basin main drive shaft was repaired and is operational.
  • The SWT clear well mixing chamber level transmitter will be replaced when the parts arrive.
  • The digester #2 at the wastewater plant will be cleaned in November.

Change in Operator

Thank you for your patience as we move forward with our new operator, Si Environmental, LLC (“Si Enviro”).

Your new billing statement will be generated this week and you should start receiving them at the end of next week, November 10th. The new statement will reflect your new account number. Please update your online bill pay information to reflect this along with your new remittance address.

Following receipt of your first water bill, you will be able to set up new payment options, as you have used in the past. For those customers who utilize ACH payments, you will be able to set that reoccurring payment up as well.

The holidays are fast approaching! The Customer Service Office will be closed Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th in observance of Thanksgiving. There is no trash pickup or recycling on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday. Next pick up date is Monday, November 28th.

Please do not hesitate to contact your Customer Service Office by phone 281-238-5000 or email customerservice@pecangrovemud.com with any questions and/or concerns.

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Si Environmental – Payment Options

Si Environmental, LLC (“Si Enviro”), your new Operator for your District’s water system has been busy these last few weeks with answering questions related to your monthly water bill statement.

We wanted to remind you, the first billing statement from Si Enviro (customers will receive around November 10th) will reflect your new account number. Please update your online bill pay information to reflect this along with your new remittance address.

Following receipt of your first water bill, you will be able to set up new payment options, as you have used in the past. For those customers who utilize ACH payments, you will be able to set that reoccurring payment up as well. Click here for Payment Options. For the month of October, during the transition period, please mail or bring in your check or money order to the Customer Service Office.

Please do not hesitate to contact your Customer Service Office by phone 281-238-5000 or email customerservice@pecangrovemud.com with any questions and/or concerns. We appreciate your patience during this transition.

Highlights of Pecan Grove MUD Meeting – September 27, 2022

The regular monthly meeting of the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District was held at the Pecan Grove Community/Administration building on the evening of September 27, 2022. The next meeting is scheduled for October 25, 2022 in the PGMUD Community/Administration building at 5:30 p.m.

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office – Monthly Contract Report for September 27, 2022

PGVFD Report – September 27, 2022

Annual Audit

The board moved to engage McGrath & Co. to audit of the district basic financial statements.

Parks Report

New aerators have been installed in Bullhead Slough that bubble the surface of the water instead of fountain.

An online portal on our website for event reservations at the new Pecan Grove MUD Administration/ Community building as well as for the park pavilion is now available.

Trash Report

The August report for trash collection shows 25 issues (11 missed pickups) over 57,109 collections for a collection rate of 99.956%.

Order Setting Tax Rates

For the upcoming 2022 tax year the board adopted a rate of $0.615 per $100 of valuation. The rate is composed of $0.30 debt service and $0.315 for maintenance and operations. This is down from $0.635 per $100 or $0.02 from the 2021 tax rate.

Operator’s Report

  • September testing confirmed the drinking water system met the state and federal compliance standard for disinfection and there were no permit excursions for the month in wastewater.
  • There was some vandalism of chain between bollards at district owned properties along the levee and obvious damage to the levee from vehicles.
  • The operator pulled booster pump #3 at water plant #3 and repairs are in process.
  • Oil/water separators will be installed on all air compressors at the SWT when the parts arrive.
  • The Surface Water Plant thickener sludge pump has been repaired and reinstalled.
  • The SWT sedimentation basin main drive shaft will be repaired.
  • The SWT clear well mixing chamber level transmitter will be replaced.
  • Performance testing of Water Wells 3, 4 and 5 was completed with no problems found.

Click here to view Projects Under Construction and Design.

New Water Operator

Pecan Grove Residents,

Please see the letter below announcing Si Environmental as the new company that will be handling our water production and maintenance of our water and waste water systems. Your Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District board feels confident that Si Environmental will provide the continuing excellent level of service that our residents have come to expect.

Dear Customer,

The Board of Directors for Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District has selected Si Environmental, LLC (“Si Enviro”) to be the Operator of your District’s water system effective October 1, 2022. Inframark will send the last invoice on September 30, 2022. Si Enviro’s first billing cycle will be performed on or around November 1, 2022 and will start billing customers with a monthly due date of November 28, 2022 We expect the transition to be transparent to the customers, but due to the account number, remittance address, and contact information changes, we ask your patience in advance.

Si Environmental, LLC takes great pride in our vision and experience to ensure all your  water utility service needs are met with enthusiasm and pride. Our goal is to ensure we provide the highest level of satisfaction in the industry.

After the first complete Billing Cycle by Si Enviro, you will be able to view your billing, payment and pay your bill using your credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) or electronic check. We provide an online experience that is secure and convenient. More details about these new payment options as well as others are enclosed. We invite you to visit our website at www.sienv.com.

If you utilize online bill pay, please update to your new account number and remittance address to the following (billing due November 28, 2022):

Pecan Grove MUD’s Office Location & Remittance Address:
751 Pitts Road
Richmond, Texas 77406

Highlights of Pecan Grove MUD Meeting – August 30, 2022

The regular monthly meeting of the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District was held at the Pecan Grove Community/Administration building on the evening of August 30, 2022.  The next meeting is scheduled for September 27, 2022 in the PGMUD Community/Administration building at 5:30 p.m.

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office – Monthly Contract Report for August 2022

PGVFD Report – August 2022

 

Parks Report

New aerators are being installed in Bullhead Slough that bubble the surface of the water instead of fountain.  They should all be in place in the next month.

An online portal on our website for event reservations at the new Pecan Grove MUD Administration/ Community building as well as for the park pavilion is now available. The community building hosted a baby shower.

Operator’s Report

  • August testing confirmed the drinking water system met the state and federal compliance standard for disinfection and there were no permit excursions for the month in wastewater.
  • The #3 vertical turbine pump was replaced at the surface water treatment plant (SWT).
  • The operator installed additional bollards and chain at district owned properties along the levee.
  • The operator pulled booster pump #3 at water plant #3 and repairs are in process.
  • Oil/water separators will be installed on all air compressors at the SWT when the parts arrive.

Click here to view Projects Under Construction and Design.

Highlights of Pecan Grove MUD Meeting – July 26, 2022

The regular monthly meeting of the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District was held at the Pecan Grove Community/Administration building on the evening of July 26, 2022. The next meeting is scheduled for August 30, 2022 in the PGMUD Community/Administration building at 5:30 p.m.

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office – Monthly Contract Report for July 2022

PGVFD Report – July 2022

Chief Jerod Vontz discussed the budget for next year for the Pecan Grove Volunteer Fire Department (PGVFD). In order to try to re-staff the department there will need to be an increase in the budget and our PGVFD portion will increase to $16.85 per month per residence. Mr. Vontz also reviewed the needs for replacement equipment and training so that we can maintain our current fire rating. Failing to maintain our fire service rating could cost homeowners hundreds more in home insurance.

Parks Report

Fort Bend County is donating live oak trees to Pecan Grove. We have asked for delivery in October or November so the planting will not be during such hot weather and the trees will have a better chance to survive.

The electrical panel at Windmill Park has been replaced.

An online portal on our website for event reservations at the new Pecan Grove MUD Administration/ Community building as well as for the park pavilion is now available and some meetings have been held.

Operator’s Report

  • July testing confirmed the drinking water system met the state and federal compliance standard for disinfection and there were no permit excursions for the month in wastewater.
  • The #3 vertical turbine pump was removed at the surface water treatment plant (SWT) for repair.
  • The board authorized the operator to install additional bollards and chain at district owned properties along the levee. The materials have been received and installation has begun.
  • The operator will be repairing booster pump #3 at water plant #3.
  • Oil/water separators will be installed on all air compressors at the SWT.

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Water Main Break on Austin Colony

Water main break on Austin Colony. Crew is onsite for repair. Residents from 1130 Austin Colony to 1327 Austin Colony will be out of water until repaired. Call 281-238-5000 for questions.

Highlights of Pecan Grove MUD Meeting – June 28, 2022

The regular monthly meeting of the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District was held at the Pecan Grove Community/Administration building on the evening of June 28, 2022.  The next meeting is scheduled for July 26, 2022 in the PGMUD Community/Administration building at 5:30 p.m.

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office – Monthly Contract Report for June 2022

PGVFD Report

The PGVFD Audit was completed and determined to be acceptable by the audit firm. The fire department budget for next year will be discussed at a special meeting in July.

Parks Report

Fort Bend County is donating live oak trees to Pecan Grove. We have asked for delivery in October or November so the planting will not be during such hot weather and the trees will have a better chance to survive.

An online portal on our website for event reservations at the new Pecan Grove MUD Administration/Community building as well as for the park pavilion is available.

Operator’s Report

  • June testing confirmed the drinking water system met the state and federal compliance standard for disinfection and there were no permit excursions for the month in wastewater.
  • The sed basin east sludge pump was replaced at the surface water treatment plant and is operating.
  • The board authorized the operator to install additional bollards and chain at district owned properties along the levee. The materials have been received and installation has begun.

Annual Fire Hydrant Flushing

The annual fire hydrant flushing was completed the week of June 13th.

Click here to view Projects Under Construction and Design.