Special Meeting: August 31, 2010 at 6:00 PM - Agenda

Next MUD Regular Board Meeting: (Click on link to see Agenda - not yet posted)
Tuesday September 14, 2010 at 6:00 PM
at 9117 Anderson Mill Rd., Austin, TX 78729

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Annexation Update- July 2010

2009 Property Tax Rate

On September 8, 2009 the Springwoods M.U.D. Board of Directors voted to lower the property taxes that will be billed in December. These taxes are based on the 2009 Assessed Property Values. Last year’s rate was $0.499 per $100 valuation, the new rate for 2009 was lowered to $0.455 per $100 valuation.

District Management Company

The Springwoods Municipal Utility District has contracted with Crossroads Utility Services with offices in Round Rock to handle the management and operations of the District.  Margret Wingrove is the General Manager. She has worked with Springwoods for several years and has proven experience and knowledge of the District.

To contact Crossroads call 512-246-1400 or fax at 512-246-1900. You may contact Margret Wingrove by email at: MWingrove@crossroadsus.com, or by phone at 512-246-1400. The office address for Crossroads Utility Services is: 2601 Forest Creek Drive, Round Rock, TX 78665. Their website is http://www.crossroadsus.com

Restrictive Covenant Contractor

Camila Joseph handles the Restrictive Covenant Enforcement for the district and coordinates the Architectural Control Committee review requests. Her main duties are:

1. Enforcing the deed restrictions in the community in order to maintain its property values
2. Correspondence with residents regarding violations
3. Attending monthly board meeting and committee meetings
4. Creating monthly progress reports
5. Resolving customer complaints and concerns

Forms and contact information for Restrictive Covenant Enforcement and the Architectural Control Committee are on the District web site: www.springwoodsmud.com. Camila can be reached by phone at 512-251-2934 or by email at springwoodscovenantenforcement@gmail.com

 

Watering Schedule Recommended

Although the Spingwoods MUD is not currently in the Austin city limits, the Springwoods MUD board encourages residents to follow the city’s watering restrictions.

EFFECTIVE November 21, 2009

Stage 1 Mandatory Watering Restriction for Commercial and Residential Customers:

·         Commercial and Multi-family may water ONLY on Tuesdays & Fridays

·         Single Family homes have 2 watering days a week:
- Odd addresses: Wednesdays and Saturdays
- Even Addresses: Thursdays & Sundays

·         In all instances no outdoor watering is allowed between 10 AM and 7 PM

·         Hand watering is allowed anytime.
 

Reserve a Pavilion
You can volunteer to host the family reunion this summer because the Springwoods MUD has three pavilions you could rent in Springwoods Park. Just contact District Manager Margret Wingrove at MWingrove@crossroadsus.com or by phone at 246-1400. A refundable $100 deposit is required and the hourly charge is only $15. Click here to see the reservation form.

Take A Walk Using This New Trail Map
It's a pleasure to take your exercise when you walk the shady, pleasant paths at the Springwoods MUD Park. Now that we have this handy mileage map, you can tell how far you're going on each outing!

Springwoods MUD Utility Usage Outlined
The utility bills for the Springwoods MUD are available for your review.

Are These Your Frequently Asked Questions?
From their own experiences and from talking with neighbors and other residents, the Springwoods MUD board has compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions as another helpful feature of this website. But they need to know, "Are these the questions that are on your mind?" Whether you're a new neighbor or a long-time resident of the District, you may have pondered various facts of MUD life. This is your chance to let us know what you consider to be important questions to include. Click here to see the suggested FAQs. Then e-mail our Webmaster, Mark Maxwell, at maxwells@swbell.net with your comments.