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July 8, 2011
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City of Houston Announces Drainage Utility Charge Appeals Process
Challenging Your Drainage Charge
The City of Houston is offering residents the opportunity to challenge the drainage utility charge calculated for their property. The first step is to request verification and correction of the calculation. This may be done utilizing the form that accompanied the drainage charge notification letters previously sent to all residents, or online at www.rebuildhouston.org. Residents will be notified by mail as to the outcome of the verification process. Residents who are not satisfied with this outcome may file a formal appeal. Once the appeal is requested, the City will send confirmation of a hearing date, time and location.
Measuring Tool
The drainage charge is calculated based on the amount of impervious surface on a property. Impervious surface is the portion of a property that is covered by a house, garage, driveway, sidewalk, deck, swimming pool or other structures that will impact the City's drainage conveyance system. The City is offering a convenient on-line tool so that residents may easily measure their property's impervious surface. The online tool will also allow property owners to view how much their drainage charge will be. Instructional tutorials and other information are also available.
For more information about the verification and correction process, appeals, measuring impervious surface or other drainage related questions, please visit www.rebuildhouston.org or contact the Drainage Customer Service line at 713.371.1111. |
July 7, 2011
The State of Texas issued an Emergency Disaster Proclamation on December 21, 2010, as lack of precipitation had dried grass and other vegetation across the state, posing an extreme fire hazard. The office of governor recently renewed the proclamation due to the continuing extreme fire hazard. The renewal includes Harris County and most surrounding counties. A burn ban readiness in effect in Harris County. For a copy of the proclamation
Harris County Office of Emergency Management remains at Level 3 (increased readiness) in coordination with the Harris County Fire Marshal in support of our fire service partners. Please remind your communities to be aware of fire dangers. It is estimated that 90% of wildfires are started by humans.
July 5, 2011
CAI Joins Virginia Tech Advisory Board
For more information please click on this link: CAI Joins Virginia Tech Advisory Board
June 23, 2011
Hurricane Season is one of the hottest Houston topics begining June 1st. We had a wonderful educational seminar recently on Hurricane Preparedness. Likewise, please find other resourses, including the 10 Ways to Prepare Associations for Natural Disasters, a Sample Condo Association Disaster Plan as well as a Red Cross Checklist
Please review and make the arrangements you can to prepare your communities and yourself during Hurricane Season
June 21, 2011
FHA Condo Rules to Change (Again), please click HERE for further information.
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