F ORT B END FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 , 2013 Phone: 281-980-6745 ww ww w.fbindependent.com .fbindependent.com P.O.BOX 623, SUGAR LAND, TX 77487-0623 VOL 6 No. 30 Official newspaper of Fort Bend County, Missouri City & Sugar Land By SESHADRI KUMAR A citizens’ bond commit- tee recently recommended a $50 million bond election for four quality of life parks proj- ects. A public hearing will be held on Aug. 6 during a regularly scheduled City Council meet- ing, and a November election with three propositions is ex- pected to be called on Aug. 20. The following projects are expected to be placed on a No- vember ballot as three separate propositions for voters to con- sider: Parkland development and along the Brazos River would include a multi-purpose lake for canoeing, kayaking, dragon boat races and fishing. Ameni- ties included at the lake would be a boathouse, pier, shelters, restrooms and pavilions. There would also be a series of con- necting hike and bike trails. An adjacent festival site could ac- commodate large-scale events like the City’s annual Fourth of July celebration and other cul- tural and entertainment events. A network of hike and bike trails throughout the City would connect neighborhoods and the community through well designed, well main- tained, multi-use trails. A new signature park would include trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, a pavilion and a tennis center. Residents would have access to sports fields for activities such as cricket, soc- cer, lacrosse, rugby and flag football. More passive ameni- ties would include a labyrinth and bocce courts. At the July 16 city council workshop, a majority of coun- cil members preferred three propositions on the ballot, in- stead of one omnibus ballot for all the four proposed projects. Councilwoman Bridget Yeung favored a single proposition. The bond committee also had suggested a single propo- sition. In the bond election, the Brazos River project and the festival site project, being adjacent to each other, with common elements, will be combined into one proposition, thus listing the four projects under three propositions. The community park at Telfair and the hike and bike trail will be listed as two other propositions. Voters can vote yes and no for all three, or pick some and reject some. The City’s current tax rate structure can support existing parks, streets, drainage and utilities; however, the tax rate does not have the capacity for new parks projects. The recommended projects represent a maximum 5 cents on the tax rate over five years or a total of $128 for the aver- age Sugar Land homeowner. Even with the maximum in- crease to the tax rate, Sugar Land would still have the third lowest tax rate among 63 cities within its population range. Sugar Land’s last bond elec- tion was in 1999. At that time, the City expected to implement the projects without increasing the tax rate; however, the tax rate was reduced 5 cents since 1999. The current bond election proposal would increase the tax to no more than the rate in 1999. In the second round of its eighth annual Sugar Land Superstar competition, Sugar Land Town Square judges named six semifinalists who will advance to the finale in August. The American Idol-like singing competition features local talent ages 14 and up. The six semifinalists selected in Round Two are Dani Beale, Taylor Breedlove, Jenea’ Brown, Reagan Johnson, Bralyn Medlock and Kelsey Morrow. These semifinalists will join Round One Semifinalists Darcy Campbell, Laura DeJesus, Sant DeLeon, Carman Hammond and Brittany Villamil to compete at the 2013 Sugar Land Superstar finale on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 7-9:30 p.m. The winner will receive a prize package with items from Sugar Land Town Square retailers and restau- rants, and will have the opportunity to sing at future Town Square events. The contestants were voted on by a panel of local, celebrity judges, including; Sarah Golden, folk singer/songwriter and former contestant on NBC’s The Voice; Christian Taylor, record representative at Republic Records; and Micahl Wyckoff, music photographer. The judges’ criteria included vocal talent, stage presence and crowd response. Local radio personality Michele Fisher was the evening’s emcee and 2012 Superstar Lauryn Harris opened the show with a concert. Judges name second round of semifinalists for 2013 Sugar Land Superstar Finale Ever since Fiesta quietly opened its doors without fan- fare at the Sugar Creek Shop- ping Center on July 17, the parking lot has remained full as customers thronged the new store in an unending stream. The store owners are obvi- ously pleased with the over- whelming response, which has replaced the former Gerland’ s. While Fiesta maintained its essential role as a fresh pro- duce, meat and grocery store, it has introduced a new concept called Fiesta Market Place. Sugar Land’s Fiesta Market Place offers imported wines, cheeses and craft beers in the Wine Cellar and Cheese Shop. For the carnivore, the Market Place Meat Market presents ready-to-cook stuffed chicken, Plainville Farms humanely- raised, hormone-free turkey and Aspen Ridge Natural An- gus beef. There is a fine selec- tion of cut-to-order meats, as well as seasoned meats that are ready for the grill. The store also boasts an array of all-natu- ral and organic products, from free-range Smart Chicken® to Fiesta’s famous produce. Be sure to peruse Execu- tive Chef Gilbert’s menu at the Market Place Eatery, fea- turing entrées and side dishes at the Chef’s Table, breakfast tacos and yogurt parfaits, plus daily hot bars for lunch and dinner. Additional meal op- tions include the Chef’s Cor- ner: a sandwich bar, sushi, a salad station, a burrito bar and a pizza station which uses tra- ditional artisan crusts. Sample Fiesta Market Place’s exclu- sive Dietz & Watson premium line of Philadelphia deli meats and cheeses, as well as local Slow Dough Bread, Houston’s premier artisan bread company that is operated by a fifth-gen- eration baker. Java aficionados will enjoy Caribou Coffee, the first ma- jor US coffeehouse to serve 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee. All Caribou Coffee comes from sustain- able, eco-friendly sources. As a healthy snack, Red Mango, “America’s favorite fro-yo,” offers probiotic frozen yogurt and smoothies, including a line of dairy-free and products nat- urally-sweetened with stevia. Fiesta Market Place debuts six Wise Choices health-direc- tive icons -- low sodium; good source of fiber; heart healthy; good source of calcium; carb wise and gluten free -- that help shoppers find healthier food options. An entire section of gluten-free products will also be available. Fiesta Market Place con- tinues its edible celebration at 13833 Southwest Freeway at Sugar Creek Blvd in Sugar Land. Store hours are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day, and Cari- bou Coffee opens at 6:30 a.m. Passports are not necessary, just a love of good food. Fiesta introduces new Market Place in Sugar Land New patio homes planned for the Imperial master-planned com- munity in the heart of Sugar Land will offer picturesque views of a lake and winding walking paths. See Story on Page 3. Sugar Land plans for three bond propositions Fort Bend County Com- missioners Court is working toward a mobility bond elec- tion in November. At a special meeting on Monday County Judge Bob Hebert suggested that the bond amount could be $185 million, instead of the initial proposal, which pegged the amount at $150 million. The county judge and com- missioners are keen on hold- ing the debt service tax rate at current level. The commis- sioners are expected to fine tune their project list and fi- nalize the bond amount later this week. County mobility bond election Sugar Land City officials worked hand in hand with a camera company attorney to obtain legal advice on how to reject a citizen’s petition to call for a vote on the red light cameras, Baytown Red Light Camera Coalition and Houston Coalition Against Red Light Cameras, alleged in a joint press release. Copies of emails from Sugar Land City officials undeniably prove this, according to the Sugar Land petition organizer, H. F. Van Der Grinten. An email dated April 5, 2013 from Sugar Land As- sistant City Manager Steve Griffith’s office asks Attorney Andy Taylor, an election law attorney representing Sugar Land’s Red Light camera vendor American Traffic So- lutions, (ATS), if state law re- quires a petition organizer to be a resident of the city. The email specifically refers to a “red light camera protester… obtaining petition signatures”. The email also references previous discussions with Mr. Taylor and an upcoming meeting with city attorneys and Mr. Taylor. City attorney Mary Ann Powell even warns other city officials that while City sought advice from red light camera vendor’s attorney regarding the petition See ADVICE, Page 4
Offi cial newspaper of Fort Bend County, Missouri City & Sugar Land
By SESHADRI KUMARA citizens’ bond commit-
tee recently recommended a $50 million bond election for four quality of life parks proj-ects.
A public hearing will be held on Aug. 6 during a regularly scheduled City Council meet-ing, and a November election with three propositions is ex-pected to be called on Aug. 20.
The following projects are expected to be placed on a No-vember ballot as three separate propositions for voters to con-sider:
Parkland development and along the Brazos River would include a multi-purpose lake for canoeing, kayaking, dragon boat races and fi shing. Ameni-ties included at the lake would be a boathouse, pier, shelters, restrooms and pavilions. There would also be a series of con-necting hike and bike trails. An adjacent festival site could ac-commodate large-scale events like the City’s annual Fourth of July celebration and other cul-tural and entertainment events.
A network of hike and bike
trails throughout the City would connect neighborhoods and the community through well designed, well main-tained, multi-use trails.
A new signature park would include trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, a pavilion and a tennis center. Residents would have access to sports fi elds for activities such as cricket, soc-cer, lacrosse, rugby and fl ag football. More passive ameni-ties would include a labyrinth and bocce courts.
At the July 16 city council workshop, a majority of coun-cil members preferred three propositions on the ballot, in-stead of one omnibus ballot for all the four proposed projects. Councilwoman Bridget Yeung favored a single proposition.
The bond committee also had suggested a single propo-sition. In the bond election, the Brazos River project and the festival site project, being adjacent to each other, with common elements, will be combined into one proposition, thus listing the four projects under three propositions.
The community park at Telfair and the hike and bike trail will be listed as two other propositions. Voters can vote yes and no for all three, or pick some and reject some.
The City’s current tax rate structure can support existing parks, streets, drainage and utilities; however, the tax rate does not have the capacity for new parks projects.
The recommended projects represent a maximum 5 cents on the tax rate over fi ve years or a total of $128 for the aver-age Sugar Land homeowner. Even with the maximum in-crease to the tax rate, Sugar Land would still have the third lowest tax rate among 63 cities within its population range.
Sugar Land’s last bond elec-tion was in 1999. At that time, the City expected to implement the projects without increasing the tax rate; however, the tax rate was reduced 5 cents since 1999.
The current bond election proposal would increase the tax to no more than the rate in 1999.
In the second round of its eighth annual Sugar Land Superstar competition, Sugar Land Town Square judges named six semifi nalists who will advance to the fi nale in August. The American Idol-like singing competition features local talent ages 14 and up. The six semifi nalists selected in Round Two are Dani Beale, Taylor Breedlove, Jenea’ Brown, Reagan Johnson, Bralyn Medlock and Kelsey Morrow. These semifi nalists will join Round One Semifi nalists Darcy Campbell, Laura DeJesus, Sant DeLeon, Carman Hammond and Brittany Villamil to compete at the 2013 Sugar Land Superstar fi nale on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 7-9:30 p.m. The winner will receive a prize package with items from Sugar Land Town Square retailers and restau-rants, and will have the opportunity to sing at future Town Square events. The contestants were voted on by a panel of local, celebrity judges, including; Sarah Golden, folk singer/songwriter and former contestant on NBC’s The Voice; Christian Taylor, record representative at Republic Records; and Micahl Wyckoff, music photographer. The judges’ criteria included vocal talent, stage presence and crowd response. Local radio personality Michele Fisher was the evening’s emcee and 2012 Superstar Lauryn Harris opened the show with a concert.
Judges name second round of semifi nalists for 2013 Sugar Land Superstar Finale
Ever since Fiesta quietly opened its doors without fan-fare at the Sugar Creek Shop-ping Center on July 17, the parking lot has remained full as customers thronged the new store in an unending stream. The store owners are obvi-ously pleased with the over-whelming response, which has replaced the former Gerland’ s.
While Fiesta maintained its essential role as a fresh pro-duce, meat and grocery store, it has introduced a new concept called Fiesta Market Place.
Sugar Land’s Fiesta Market Place offers imported wines, cheeses and craft beers in the Wine Cellar and Cheese Shop. For the carnivore, the Market Place Meat Market presents ready-to-cook stuffed chicken, Plainville Farms humanely-raised, hormone-free turkey and Aspen Ridge Natural An-gus beef. There is a fi ne selec-tion of cut-to-order meats, as well as seasoned meats that are
ready for the grill. The store also boasts an array of all-natu-ral and organic products, from free-range Smart Chicken® to Fiesta’s famous produce.
Be sure to peruse Execu-tive Chef Gilbert’s menu at the Market Place Eatery, fea-turing entrées and side dishes at the Chef’s Table, breakfast tacos and yogurt parfaits, plus daily hot bars for lunch and dinner. Additional meal op-tions include the Chef’s Cor-ner: a sandwich bar, sushi, a salad station, a burrito bar and a pizza station which uses tra-ditional artisan crusts. Sample Fiesta Market Place’s exclu-sive Dietz & Watson premium line of Philadelphia deli meats and cheeses, as well as local Slow Dough Bread, Houston’s premier artisan bread company that is operated by a fi fth-gen-eration baker.
Java afi cionados will enjoy Caribou Coffee, the fi rst ma-jor US coffeehouse to serve
100% Rainforest Alliance Certifi ed coffee. All Caribou Coffee comes from sustain-able, eco-friendly sources. As a healthy snack, Red Mango, “America’s favorite fro-yo,” offers probiotic frozen yogurt and smoothies, including a line of dairy-free and products nat-urally-sweetened with stevia.
Fiesta Market Place debuts six Wise Choices health-direc-tive icons -- low sodium; good source of fi ber; heart healthy; good source of calcium; carb wise and gluten free -- that help shoppers fi nd healthier food options. An entire section of gluten-free products will also be available.
Fiesta Market Place con-tinues its edible celebration at 13833 Southwest Freeway at Sugar Creek Blvd in Sugar Land. Store hours are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day, and Cari-bou Coffee opens at 6:30 a.m. Passports are not necessary, just a love of good food.
Fiesta introduces newMarket Place in Sugar Land
New patio homes planned for the Imperial master-planned com-munity in the heart of Sugar Land will offer picturesque views of a lake and winding walking paths. See Story on Page 3.
Sugar Land plans for three bond propositions
Fort Bend County Com-missioners Court is working toward a mobility bond elec-tion in November.
At a special meeting on Monday County Judge Bob Hebert suggested that the bond amount could be $185 million, instead of the initial proposal, which pegged the amount at $150 million.
The county judge and com-missioners are keen on hold-ing the debt service tax rate at current level. The commis-sioners are expected to fi ne tune their project list and fi -nalize the bond amount later this week.
County mobility bond election
Sugar Land City offi cials worked hand in hand with a camera company attorney to obtain legal advice on how to reject a citizen’s petition to call for a vote on the red light cameras, Baytown Red Light Camera Coalition and Houston Coalition Against Red Light Cameras, alleged in a joint press release.
Copies of emails from Sugar Land City offi cials undeniably
prove this, according to the Sugar Land petition organizer, H. F. Van Der Grinten.
An email dated April 5, 2013 from Sugar Land As-sistant City Manager Steve Griffi th’s offi ce asks Attorney Andy Taylor, an election law attorney representing Sugar Land’s Red Light camera vendor American Traffi c So-lutions, (ATS), if state law re-quires a petition organizer to
be a resident of the city. The email specifi cally refers to a “red light camera protester… obtaining petition signatures”. The email also references previous discussions with Mr. Taylor and an upcoming meeting with city attorneys and Mr. Taylor. City attorney Mary Ann Powell even warns other city offi cials that while
City sought advice from red light camera vendor’s attorney regarding the petition
See ADVICE, Page 4
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Firethorne from the $210s - $550s 1,600 - 2,800 sq. ft. (281) 693-46772,200 - 3,500 sq. ft. (281) 693-01502,500 - 4,300 sq. ft. (281) 347-10203,000 - 4,200 sq. ft. (281) 693-46923,400 - 5,600 sq. ft. (281) 693-4502
Pine Mill Ranch from the $240s - $530s2,200 - 4,100 sq. ft. (281) 391-71712,500 - 4,300 sq. ft. (281) 347-21212,900 - 4,900 sq. ft. (281) 347-21213,400 - 5,600 sq. ft. (281) 392-4322
Cinco Ranch from the $320s - $480s2,500 - 3,000 sq. ft. (281) 395-30102,500 - 3,500 sq. ft. (281) 693-00223,000 - 3,800 sq. ft. (281) 347-2100
Cross Creek Ranch from the $310s - $460s2,500 - 3,400 sq. ft. (281) 633-25552,800 - 3,800 sq. ft. (281) 238-09193,000 - 4,200 sq. ft. (281) 633-8500
Westheimer Lakes from the $190s - $260s1,600 - 3,000 sq. ft. (832) 222-2120
The Reserve at Brazos Town Center from the $260s - $350s2,500 - 4,300 sq. ft. (281) 238-0770
The Oaks of Rosenberg from the $230s - $310s 2,200 - 3,400 sq. ft. (281) 633-9366
RiverPark West from the $230s - $360s2,100 - 3,100 sq. ft. (281) 344-02582,200 - 3,600 sq. ft. (832) 222-2804
Aliana from the $260s - $340s2,100 - 2,800 sq. ft. (281) 207-90022,500 - 3,100 sq. ft. (281) 207-6656
Riverstone from the $320s - $470s2,200 - 3,400 sq. ft. (281) 778-21003,000 - 4,200 sq. ft. (281) 778-3840
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Sienna Plantation from the $350s - $610s 3,000 - 3,400 sq. ft. (281) 778-15443,400 - 5,600 sq. ft. (281) 778-7800
Creekmont from the $180s - $330s1,600 - 3,100 sq. ft. (281) 431-86002,500 - 4,300 sq. ft. (281) 972-9210
Southlake from the $260s - $620s2,500 - 4,300 sq. ft. (800) 247-37793,300 - 4,200 sq. ft. (800) 247-37795,200 - 5,300 sq. ft. (800) 247-3779
Southern Trails from the $270s - $380s2,500 - 4,100 sq. ft. (713) 413-88823,000 - 4,200 sq. ft. (713) 413-8882
Shadow Creek Ranch from the $200s - $390s1,800 - 3,100 sq. ft. (713) 436-78802,500 - 3,600 sq. ft. (713) 436-87513,000 - 4,900 sq. ft. (713) 436-1550
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Heritage Texas Properties - Fort Bend14100 Southwest Fwy Ste #245
The Fort Bend Chapter and Galveston Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society is honoring three deacons from the seminary in Olomouc, Czech Republic. This reception and covered dish luncheon will be held Saturday July 27th from 11:30-3 p.m. in the Queen of Peace Catholic Church Life Center in La Marque. Accordion player Chris Rybak will entertain. Admis-sion is free.
Say Aloha to the new school year with the Back to School Scramble Committee on August 26 at Sweetwater Country Club. Front row (L-R): Danita Carey, Co-Chair Rod Nelson, Co-Chair Claude Leatherwood, Matt Brown. 2nd row (L-R): Lina Sabouni, Mary Ahner, Carol Scott, Fran Steele, Lynn Halford, Allan Holley, John Novak, Peggy Jackson and FBEF Events Coordinator Carol Evans. 3rd row (L-R); John Wantuch and Ron Bailey. Not pictured, Bob McHugh; Director of Golf Operations, Sweetwater Country Club.
Back to School Scramble
Plan now to play in the Fort Bend Education Foundation’s 14th annual Back to School Scramble golf tournament set for Monday, August 26, 2013 at Sweetwater Country Club.
Schlumberger is presenting the Back to School Scramble, chaired by Claude Leather-wood and Rod Nelson. Lunch is provided by Chick-fi l-A. Your entry fee includes lunch, golf and cart, beverages, din-ner reception and special gifts. Foursome teams are $1,000.00 and individual en-tries are $275.
Over $312,000 was award-ed in grants to teachers and schools for the 2013-2014 school year. Since the Foun-dation’s inception in 1992, the Foundation has awarded nearly $4.1 million in grants to Fort Bend ISD teachers and schools to fund innovative teaching ideas.
The Education Foundation has partnered with the school district and created the Profes-sional Development Grants program. Fort Bend ISD teachers received the benefi t of in-service training from na-tionally recognized education experts in such topics as class-room management, differenti-ated learning strategies, and character development.
The Fort Bend Education Foundation has also imple-mented additional programs such as New Teacher Grants, which provide teachers, just beginning their teacher ca-reer, a gift certifi cate to a local teachers’ supply store to help
set up their classrooms.Your participation in the an-
nual Back to School Scramble helps make our mission a real-ity.
All proceeds from the Back to School Scramble benefi t the Fort Bend Education Founda-
tion.For information about the
Back to School Scramble and sponsorship opportunities, contact Carol Evans at (281) 634-1111 or [email protected]. Visit www.fortbendisd.com/foundation/
Wharton County Junior College Wharton County Junior College is currently registering for the
Fall 2013 semester. Students may register now through August 25 on the web. Walk-in registration may be completed at the Whar-ton campus, Sugar Land campus, or the Richmond campus now through August 25. Registration appointments are not required.
Fall classes begin Aug. 26, 2013.Wharton County Junior College offers an associate of arts de-
gree for those intending to transfer to a four-year institution, an associate of arts in teaching degree, associate of applied science degrees, and certifi cate programs. Distance education courses are available through the web, and interactive television. For more information about programs or registration, call 800-561-9252 or visit wcjc.edu.
Fort Bend ISD invites parents, guardians and students to attend one of two Town Hall meetings to be held on Wednesday, July 31, at Austin High School and on Tuesday, August 6, at Elkins High School.
The times and meeting loca-tions are:
Wednesday, July 31 6 : 3 0 p m t o 7 : 3 0 p m
Austin High School Audito-rium, 3434 Pheasant Creek Drive , Sugar Land 77498
Tuesday, August 6 6:30 pm to 7:30 pmElkins High School Audi-
torium, 7007 Knights Court, Missouri City 77459
The purpose of the meetings is to discuss the new laws passed recently in the 83rd Texas Leg-islative session, including House Bill 5 (HB5), and the changes to upcoming Accountability Ratings.
The Texas Legislature has cre-ated a new landscape for school children with the many education bills that were passed and signed into law during the 83rd Session of the Texas Legislature( held from January through May 2013).
One of the most impactful bills that became law is HB5. It
has already revised high school testing requirements, and it will greatly change high school graduation plans.
Although many of the details are still being fi nalized by the Texas Education Agency, we want to share the latest informa-tion the District has received and where you can fi nd new informa-tion as it is released.
HB5 does not affect the new state accountability ratings that will be assigned for the fi rst time to all districts and campuses in August.
As described in the fi nal deci-sions released by the commis-
sioner on April 23, 2013, the 2013 state accountability rating system will be based on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness® (STAAR) grades 3-8 assessments admin-istered in spring 2013 and the STAAR end-of-course (EOC) assessments administered in summer 2012, fall 2012, and spring 2013.
The changes to the number of EOC assessments required for graduation will affect the state rating system beginning with the 2013-14 school year.
For a flyer in English and Spanish, go to fortbendisd.com.
Methodist Sugar Land Hospi-tal has a new name.
Effectively immediately, Fort Bend’s leading health care insti-tution is now known as Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. The Methodist system, now Houston Methodist, changed its name to differentiate its hospitals from approximately 80 other Methodist hospitals across the country.
“The quality of Methodist’s
medical care and our compas-sionate culture give us a unique identity, one that has signifi cant strength both in Houston and in Fort Bend,” says Houston Meth-odist Sugar Land CEO, Chris Siebenaler.
“This new approach helps so-lidify our connection to Houston and to the legacy of excellence at The Methodist Hospital, now known as Houston Methodist Hospital. Houston Methodist
Sugar Land Hospital is proud to be a part of this history and we’re excited about carrying the new brand forward.”
The new names of the four community hospitals will now be:
•Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
•Houston Methodist West Hos-pital
•Houston Methodist Willow-brook Hospital
•Houston Methodist San Ja-
cinto Hospital“While there are many other
Methodist hospitals across the country this new name will es-tablish, quickly and permanently, the fact that Houston Methodist is indeed the only one … the one that is leading medicine, and the one that is becoming a national presence,” said Marc Boom, M.D., president and CEO of Houston Methodist..
By BARBARA FULENWIDERMissouri City Mayor Allen
Owen decided to answer some of the critics regarding tax in-crements and tax abatements, so Wes Vela, fi nance director, and Gary Smith, director of development services, did at council’s July 15 meeting.
Owen said, “Having $5 mil-lion worth of new businesses on the ground and 1,500 new jobs is quite an achievement,” and he noted it was done with tax increments, tax abatements and investment zones.
He went on to explain that while numerous nearby towns use one penny of sales tax revenue collected to lure busi-nesses to their town, Missouri City cannot because it doesn’t have a 4B Corporation that uses that penny for economic development.
Many years ago, Missouri City offi cials joined Metro so its discretionary penny from sales taxes goes to Metro’s taxing authority.
“Sugar Land can write a check for $5 million to get Minute Maid to move its headquar-ters to Sugar Land. We can’t,” Owen said, “so we have to have some competitive pieces to compete with the Sugar Lands, Katys, Pearlands.
“The only way we can do it is use tax increment, tax abate-ment and tax investment zones. A number of businesses look at that very closely. It’s the only competitive edge we’ve got. I think we’ve been very frugal in what we’ve done. We have to continue to be careful about not giving away the whole en-chilada,” the mayor said.
Smith, development services director, began his presentation to council by explaining that a tax increment reinvestment
zone is a way to fi nance public improvements within a certain defi ned area and pay for it with the development improvements.
The purpose of a reinvest-ment zone is to encourage desired development in a cer-tain area that would likely not occur except for the fi nancing assistance made available by the zone.
A tax increment is the amount of taxes levied over the base value of the property at the time a TIRZ is created.
The taxes paid on the base value are paid to each par-ticipating governmental entity’s general fund over the life of the TIRZ.
Smith said, “With a TIRZ there are no additional taxes or fees levied on the property
-- city and county taxes only. The purpose of the zone is to encourage desired development. As taxes increase on the devel-oped or improved property, we can reimburse for the public improvement put in place by the private developer.
“Sometime,” Smith said “a city may put those in and get money back. The theory of a TIRZ is that development would not happen without the existence of the zone.”
Texas law allows that a TIRZ can be used to fi nance public works, public improvements, new buildings, other types of structures, fi xtures, parks and schools, etc. The funds can also be used to remediate condi-tions that contaminate public or private land or buildings and preserve a facade of a public or private building, Smith told council.
A developer makes public improvements at his/her cost and takes all the risk in antici-pation of being reimbursed by
the tax increment, Smith said. The increment comes after a developer builds something and not until then. There is no reimbursement until somebody creates value.
Most tax increment reinvest-ment zones are created for 30 years.
Numerous types of public entities, with the exception of school districts, may participate in the zone, which increases the tax increment by multiplying it. All funding for reimbursements, including debt service on any TIRZ bonds, is paid for solely from the tax increment.
Missouri City currently has three TIRZ and each was cre-ated for 30 years. The fi rst was created in 1999 and goes from U.S. 90A, down Texas Parkway, extends to Independence and down Cartwright.
The second TIRZ is primarily the Vicksburg area and the third is in Sienna Plantation.
The purpose of the fi rst TIRZ was to build public infrastruc-ture to support business and residential development. The project included extending Fifth Street to FM 1092, Indepen-dence Boulevard, hike and bike trail, Independence Park and redeveloping Texas Parkway/Cartwright Road for a total cost of $71,342 million.
The current debt for the proj-ect is $6,540,000 from bonds sold to fi nance the Glen Park subdivision and Texas Parkway sidewalks and drainage. As of 6/30/12 the balance in the incre-ment fund was $535,023 and annual increment is $697,689.
The city’s second TIRZ was also created in 1999 and its projects are Lakeshore Harbour subdivision, limited infrastruc-ture for Creekmont subdivision, Fort Bend Town Center and a
traffi c signal at Lake Shore Har-bour Blvd. and Vicksburg Blvd.
The debt for this TIRZ is at $1.8 million for certifi cates of obligation sold to reim-burse Lakeshore Harbour and Fort Bend Town Center and $500,000 for the signal light. The balance in the incre-ment fund as of 6/2012 was $3,305,447 and the annual increment is $1,119,439.
The third TIRZ was created in 2008 and its purpose is to create a road network to bring people to the commercial venue of a town center as it develops in Sienna Plantation. The total project of roads and a Houston Community College facility totals $45,916,772. The current balance in the increment fund was $1,168,734 as of 6/2012 and the annual increment is $513,437.
After Smith fi nished his part of the presentation, Vela took over and told council that Mis-souri City currently has nine ac-tive tax abatement agreements and that four reported value in tax year 2012 and fi ve others are expected to report value for tax year 2013. “Of the four we have, all are performing better than what we thought they would,” Vela said.
He said the nine tax abate-ment agreements the city has with companies in their town ranged from 50 percent abate-ment to 85 percent. “Some-where in there is what we net-ted,” Vela said. “Once we get the 2013 fi gures we’ll update the schedules and have a clearer picture so we can see this is what was proposed and this is what we netted.”
Vela told council that the new improvement value from the four companies totaled $17 million.
Missouri City offi cials explain tax abatements
Fort Bend ISD hosts Town Hall meetings on July 31 and Aug. 6
The Johnson Development Corp. has announced the fi rst residential neighborhoods in Imperial Sugar Land: 116 patio homes, some with waterfront views, and 27 single and two-story townhomes facing Impe-rial Boulevard, one of the com-munity’s signature, tree-lined boulevards.
Located at Highway 6 and Highway 90A, the master-planned community of Imperial is the largest remaining develop-ment opportunity in Sugar Land incorporating retail, residential, entertainment and offi ce to cre-ate a premier destination to live, work, shop and play.
Imperial’s new patio homes will range in size from 1,800 – 4,000 square feet with a limited
number of homes located in the gated, waterfront neighborhood of Quiet Cove.
Prices for the new patio homes will range from the $300’s to the $700’s, according to Shay Shafi e, general manager of the 716-acre master-planned community.
Imperial’s new townhomes will range in size from 1,800 – 2,600 square feet with open living, dining and kitchen areas, fi rst fl oor master bedrooms and three-car detached garages ac-cessible from behind the homes to create a pleasing street scene.
The new patio homes and townhomes, both with custom features, are designed to ap-peal to empty nesters who have raised families in Sugar Land but prefer to stay in the area in a
low-maintenance home.“These new home types rep-
resent a lifestyle that’s hard to fi nd in Sugar Land,” says Shafi e.
“The patio-style homes are very popular in Johnson Develop-ment’s other communities and we expect a similar response in Imperial.”
Imperial’s new patio homes and townhomes are expected to be available for sale by the end of 2013 with models for both scheduled to open in the Spring of 2014. Builders for both the patio homes and townhomes will be announced in August.
The new patio homes and townhomes will be a short walk down the tree-lined Imperial Boulevard to the community’s Historic District, a weekly Farm-
er’s Market and Constellation Field, another strong selling point for Imperial.
Other progress in Imperial includes the completion of an impressive entry on Highway 6 across from the Sugar Land Municipal Airport. Its signa-ture fountain is expected to be fi nished by the end of the year.
For more information, visit www.imperialsugarland.com.
Imperial Sugar Land con-sists of 716 acres representing the largest remaining develop-ment opportunity in Sugar Land, Texas.
Imperial Sugar Company, the oldest continuously operating business in the State of Texas, processed sugar on the site for more than 160 years.
Imperial Sugar Land unveils plans for fi rst neighborhoods
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is now Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
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To the Editor:Kindly indulge me as I ad-
dress what I perceive to be mischaracterizations in the over 1300 word editorial you wrote on July 10 regarding the Missouri City Council meet-ing held on July 1.
Seshadri, you were at that meeting. After the vote, when asked of me, I willingly pro-vided you a copy of my com-ments. A video of the meeting is also posted for retrospective review. You know what I said. Yet, your ability to accurately recall statements made by me during the meeting is evident-ly, and I hope only momen-tarily, impaired.
For the record, again, I op-posed the amendment to re-zone 30 acres of land from a retail district to a multifamily district.
In my opinion, this land should be preserved for a multi-use development like The Woodlands Town Center. Such a development would bring an urban feel to the oth-erwise mostly residential fo-cus of Missouri City. In fact, page 2.3 of the 2009 City Comprehensive Plan states, “a number of issues and con-cerns were expressed related to land use and development patterns in Missouri City, as well as various urban design features in involving both private site development and public spaces.” One of the key issues expressed in the Plan is “Increasing Community Co-hesion.” A 600 unit apartment complex built independently of any master planned devel-opment will not provide com-munity cohesion.
The 2009 Adopted Com-prehensive Plan allows for construction of apartments. As I stated on July 1, the council should follow that plan. Prior to the July 1 meet-ing, city council already ap-proved almost 2,300 potential apartments units.
You are mistaken when stating that my message was, “Missouri City is not as smart as Sugar Land because Sugar Land has a town center.” My message, as clearly stated dur-ing the meeting, is our resi-dents want a leisure destina-tion—like Sugar Land Town Center—where people can gather, connect and socialize.
Furthermore, I never stated that apartments are a magnet to anti-social elements and lead to an increase in crime and bring down property val-ues. I did not speak “on be-half” of any group. As I stated during the council meeting, my statements refl ect my opinion alone, as a Missouri City resident for 15 years. Though many citizens may (or may not) agree with me, I represent no group.
Like you, I wholeheartedly agree that council members – and mayors, school board trustees, and other elected of-fi cials – should be polite to citizens when discussing mat-ters of public policy. I was polite when addressing the council. That a few council members and the mayor were, by your measure, ostensibly “intimidated” by my state-ments does not excuse their behavior toward me and other speakers. I invite your readers to view the video of the meet-ing (www.missouricitytx.gov) and render their own judg-ment. The way Mayor Owen and Councilmen Wyatt and Smith behaved was inappro-priate, but in retrospect pre-dictable. They were in the un-comfortable position, perhaps for the fi rst time, of having to defend a proposal that the city staff did not recommend; and the city will not get a single penny of property tax revenue from them until 2029.
I agree with you that cred-ibility is important for all par-ties to a discussion. I therefore challenge you to provide to me in writing any distortion of facts made by me during the council meeting.
Regarding posts on the Facebook forum Missouri City Concerns, on numer-ous occasions offi cial re-cords and documents have been produced to substantiate claims made by members. By contrast, Mayor Owen and Councilmen Wyatt and Smith produced no documents for distribution in advance of, or during, the public hearing on the proposed rezoning, which they could have easily done. Yes, they could have been more transparent.
Regarding commercial de-velopments, a municipal lei-sure destination like the Sugar
Land Town Center is built only after review and approval by the city government. The City of Sugar Land was an active participant in the development of Sugar Land Town Center. Given that City Hall is at the center of Sugar Land Town Center refl ects such engage-ment. I invite you to imagine a similar type of development at Texas 6 and the Fort Bend Tollway.
You cite a newspaper article (Nov. 2007) citing where the “Sienna Plantation Lifestyle District is promising a $306 million town center develop-ment near Texas 6 and Sienna Parkway.” My current under-standing is that Sienna Planta-tion is not developing a town center as was done in Sugar Land, or as planned for the Imperial site. Instead they are now planning to sell the land.
You also state that “The town center project has been discussed several times by city council and as late as last year, the city applied for an H-GAC grant for a proj-ect study.” So six years later, city council is still discussing a town center project, and has reached a point where they are now seeking a grant to study it more. City council also com-pleted a study for the Texas Parkway corridor. All of these studies are to no avail. Has it occurred to you and the city council that these types of de-velopments across the Hous-ton area are understandably located at the intersection of major thoroughfares – not along secondary feeder roads?
The intersection of Texas 6 and the Fort Bend Tollway is the last location where the city can establish a leisure destina-tion with services and attrac-tions that truly draw citizens and visitors to Missouri City. My position is consistent with the 2009 Adopted Compre-hensive Plan. But what did the majority of city government approve next for construction at that location - a new City Hall, offi ce buildings, lofts, a public plaza, a high end hotel, a company associated with the Texas Medical Center? No. They chose to modify the plan to allow more apartments.
Jenny BaileyMissouri City
Response to the editorial: Neither is Sugar Land a land of honey nor Missouri City a “misery” citythey will let Taylor give them
legal advice on Captain Van’s petition that, “at the end of the day, this company ended up SUING city of Houston and won millions of dollars---ie he’s not our friend.”
City Attorney Mary Ann Powell’s email reads thus: “This guy may be calling you, Robin, re Mr. Van Der _. He is legal counsel for ATS. I told him he could ask you re whether Mr.V ever offi cially tried to fi le a petition with us. He’s sorta on our side but remember, at end of the day, this company ended up SU-ING city of Houston and won millions of dollars----i.e. he’s not our friend.”
Houston and Baytown resi-dents may remember Andy Taylor as the attorney that sued to deny votes in their cit-ies in 2010 during their cam-era elections.
“It appears Sugar Land is so desperate to keep the cam-era money rolling in that not only will they deny their own citizens the right to vote on the
issue but they would actually strategize with an expert who might eventually sue them on how to keep camera petitions from going to the ballot,” the camera coalition said.
Responding to the press re-lease from the red light cam-era opponents, Doug Adolph, spokesman for the City of Sugar Land said:
We did an extensive amount of legal research, including what other cities have done when petitions are received.
We hired outside legal counsel specializing in elec-tion law.
We held one meeting with ATS to discuss the petition and our contract. We can cancel our contract at any time with 30 days’ notice.
At the end of the day, our city attorney worked with our city secretary to determine how to proceed.
Sugar Land’s City Charter designates the city secretary as the offi cial responsible for reviewing and validating peti-tions.
A report based on the city secretary’s review of the ma-terial was presented to City
Council on June 4. Accord-ing to the report, the petition included the required number of signatures; however, the signatures were not collected in the manner specifi ed by the City Charter, a document that was reviewed and updated by Sugar Land voters in 2011. Specifi c requirements that were not met include the fol-lowing:
•The petition did not con-tain the names and addresses of the fi ve-member committee of petitioners.
•The petition was not ac-companied by a circulator’s affi davit of the person circu-lating the petition.
•A copy of the petition was not submitted to the City Sec-retary’s offi ce within fi ve days of the initial petition date.
Following the report, City Council members said the receipt of the petition repre-sents a signifi cant concern of Sugar Land residents, so City Manager Allen Bogard rec-ommended the creation of an independent citizen task force to study the effectiveness of red light cameras. The task force was recently appointed
and will begin work on Aug. 1For the current fi scal year,
Sugar Land projects to clear about $200,000 from red light camera revenue. This repre-sents about .2 percent of our entire City budget. The red light camera program is not about revenue; it’s about mak-ing our intersections safer and saving lives, and we have the data to prove it.
Meanwhile, city council appointed an 11-member task force to study the future of red light cameras in Sugar Land.Mayor Jimmy Thompson em-phasized that the task force will be truly “independent.” He urged the city manager to provides the task force with all the resources and information needed.
AdviceFrom page 1
SESHADRI KUMAR writes:
The opening premise of Ms. Bailey’s letter is based on her opinion that I was at least “momentarily impaired” and hence, unable to accurately recall statements made by her on July 1.
The city council proceed-ings of July 1 were reported by me in the July 3 edition. It was a straight forward report of the meeting, without com-ments. The July 10 article was an opinion piece. Ms. Bailey did not complain about the news report, but takes issue with the commentary, based on facts. She “perceives” them to be “mischaracterizations.”
Ms. Bailey says “You are mistaken when stating that my message was, “Missouri City is not as smart as Sugar Land because Sugar Land has a town center.”
This sentence summarized Ms. Bailey’s sentiments as a prelude to her actual message and Ms. Bailey quotes only a part of the sentence to make her point.
The complete sentence was: Bailey’s message was Missouri City is not as smart as Sugar Land because Sugar Land has a town center and Missouri City should plan for a town center on Hwy. 6 and Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road.
Ms. Bailey says “Further-more, I never stated that apart-ments are a magnet to anti-social elements and lead to an
increase in crime and bring down property values.” She is denying a statement that was not attributed to her.
In my editorial I never at-tributed this statement to Ms. Bailey and instead alluded to the prevailing public opinion.
My statement read : Now, turning to the apartment is-sue, the usual objections are that apartments are a magnet to anti-social elements, they lead to increase in crime and bring down property values.
Ms. Bailey insists that the proposed apartment site is the best site fro a town center. When the mayor asked her if she knew about the plan that Missouri City had for a town center, Ms. Bailey denied any knowledge about the plan. In fact, she suggested that the city should have been more “transparent.” She repeats the charge here.
If someone is ignorant of a plan, does it mean that the city is not transparent? After fi rst denying that there was any town center plan, then Ms. Bailey dismisses the plan as of no consequence.
The public hearing on re-zoning for apartments had nothing to do with the pro-posed town center.
The issue came up only because Ms. Bailey wanted a town center in that location. One would expect elected of-fi cials to be well informed or at least better informed than lay individuals.
Then, Ms. Bailey talks about various plans. “All of these studies are to no avail. Has it occurred to you and the city council that these types of developments across the Houston area are understand-ably located at the intersec-tion of major thoroughfares – not along secondary feeder roads? The intersection of Texas 6 and the Fort Bend Tollway is the last location where the city can establish a leisure destination with ser-vices and attractions that tru-ly draw citizens and visitors to Missouri City.”
Ms. Bailey has little confi -dence in Missouri City. She advocates elsewhere that the mayor needs to be thrown out as if it will result in a booming town center.
I have seen fi rst hand the development of Sienna Plan-tation, Riverstone, the birth and growth of Sugar Land Town Square, the germina-tion of a town center plan for Missouri City and vigorous debates about apartments over the last two decades and re-ported on them extensively.
But, Ms. Baily did not even have the confi dence in this writer’s professionalism, when she doubted that I may not even publish her letter.
I wish Ms. Bailey had a lit-tle better discrimination.
It is not my intention to en-gage in a debate with Ms. Bai-ley and I reluctantly chose to publish these remarks.
The City of Sugar Land plans to begin using chlora-mines to disinfect its public drinking water on Aug. 15.
The change from chlorine to chloramines is necessary as Sugar Land transitions to the use of legislatively mandated surface water.
Chloramines will reduce the levels of disinfection by-products in the City’s water system while still providing protection from waterborne disease.
The change to chloramines can impact people dependent on dialysis machines. A toxic condition known as hemo-lytic anemia can occur if the disinfectant is not completely removed from water used in dialysis machines.
Dialysis patients typical-ly utilize a device such as a charcoal fi lter to remove the chloramine from their water. Medical facilities should also determine if additional pre-cautions are required for other medical equipment. Water with chloramines can also be toxic to fi sh; however, it’s safe for all other animals. Chemi-cals or fi lters used in fi sh tanks should be designed for water treated with chloramines.
The City has notifi ed resi-dents of the change in a num-ber of ways.
An announcement was sent to homeowner associations for inclusion in neighborhood newsletters.
Letters were sent to area physicians, dialysis centers and the City’s wholesale water customer, Fort Bend Munici-pal Utility District 128.
Pet store managers were provided fl yers to alert their customers. For questions con-cerning the change, contact 281-275-2450.
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SESHADRI KUMAR increase in crime and bring Then Ms Bailey talksS
Dialysis patients, Fish tank owners
should prepare for Chloramine conversion
LEGAL NOTICE
The City of Missouri City, Texas is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for:
INSURANCE BENEFITS CONSULTANTING SERVICES
RFP # 007-14
The City of Missouri City is soliciting proposals for insurance benefi ts consulting services.
No pre-proposal conference is scheduled for this solicitation.
All questions for solicitations shall be submitted in writing emailed to Alfonso Guerrero Jr., Purchasing and Risk Manager, at email address: [email protected]. The deadline for submitting questions for this solicitation is 2:00 PM CT, August 2, 2013.
Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time August 7, 2013 and then publicly opened.
Proposal packages are available by contacting the DemandStar bid service at (800)
711-1712 and requesting the proposal name above for the City of Missouri City, Texas.
Proposals must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery package with the solicitation title and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Proposals must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Proposal Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Offi ce, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Proposal packages marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualifi ed. Proposals are opened publicly in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Alfonso Guerrero Jr. MBA CTSBO
Purchasing and Risk Manager
City of Missouri City, Texas
City of Missouri City
LEGAL NOTICE
The City of Missouri City, Texas is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for:
Cost Recovery for Emergency Services RFP # 009-14
The City of Missouri City is soliciting proposals for cost recovery for emergency services.
No pre-proposal conference is scheduled for this solicitation.
All questions for solicitations shall be submitted in writing emailed to Alfonso Guerrero Jr., Purchasing and Risk Manager, at email address: [email protected]. The deadline for submitting questions for this solicitation is 2:00 PM CT, August 2, 2013.
Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time August 7, 2013 and then publicly opened.
Proposal packages are available by contacting the DemandStar bid service at (800) 711-1712 and requesting the proposal name above for the City of Missouri City, Texas.
Proposals must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the proposal title and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Propos-als must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Proposal Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Offi ce, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Proposal packages marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualifi ed. Proposals are publicly opened in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Alfonso Guerrero Jr. MBA CTSBOPurchasing and Risk ManagerCity of Missouri City, Texas
City of Missouri City
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NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE
NOTICE OF LEVY
REAL PROPERTY
Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of June, 2013 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause #10-DCV-182555 in favor of the Plaintiff - Townewest Community
Improvement Association, Inc. Plaintiff , for the sum of $6,871.43 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 8th day of July, 2013, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Suzanne Chiari AKA
Joyce Chiari AKA Suzanne Joy Crisp
had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will off er for sale on the 6th day of August,2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas;VIZ:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOT 40, BLOCK 7, OF TOWNEWEST,
SECTION 6, AN ADDITION IN FORT
BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO
THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED
IN THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND
COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER VOLUME
30, PAGE 10, AS MODIFIED BY ANY
SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS
THEREOF.
ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $85,730.00
Property is sod with all encumbrances and liens affi xed thereto. All sales are fi nal.Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money OrderSale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.
Rob Cook, Constable
Precinct Three
Fort Bend County, Texas
By Lieutenant S. D. Sayers
Constable #1309
NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE
NOTICE OF LEVY
REAL PROPERTY
Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 20th day of May, 2013 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 10-DCV-183751 in favor of the Plaintiff - Hunters Glen Community
Association Plaintiff , for the sum of $4,021.47 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 1st day of July, 2013, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - James
T. Reliford. and Tamarra Ruben had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will off er for sale on the 6th day of August, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real propertysituated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOT 60, BLOCK 4, OF HUNTERS
GLEN, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION
OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS
ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME
20, PAGE 8 IN THE MAP OR PLAT
RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY,
TEXAS.
ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE:
$92,300.00
Property is sod with all encumbrances and liens affi xed thereto. All sales are fi nal.Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money OrderSale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.
Rob Cook, Constable
Precinct Three
Fort Bend County, Texas
By Lieutenant S. D. Sayers
Constable #1309
NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE
NOTICE OF LEVY
REAL PROPERTY
Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 18th day of June, 2013by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 10-DCV-185160 in favor of the Plaintiff - Hunters Glen Community Association Plaintiff , for the sum of $2,403.10 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 8th day of July, 2013, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Ruby Raglin
Haynes had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will off er for sale on the 6th day of August, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOT 13, BLOCK 10, OF HUNTERS
GLEN, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION
OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS
ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME
20, PAGE 8 IN THE MAP OR PLAT
RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY,
TEXAS.
ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE:
$73,160.00
Property is sod with all encumbrances and liens affi xed thereto. All sales are fi nal.Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money OrderSale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.
Rob Cook, Constable
Precinct Three
Fort Bend County, Texas
By Lieutenant S. D. Sayers
Constable #1309
NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE
NOTICE OF LEVY
REAL PROPERTY
Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 20th day of June, 2013 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 12-DCV-198998 in favor of the Plaintiff - Briargate Community
Improvement Association Plaintiff , for the sum of $3,966.00 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 1st day of July, 2013, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Harrison T. Stewart and Willie D.
Stewart had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will off erfor sale on the 6th day of August, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 36,
BLOCK 8, OF BRIARGATE, SECTION
2, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND
COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING
TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED AT VOLUME 9, PAGE 3,
IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF
FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND
MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS
15407 WILLMORE, MISSOURI CITY,
TEXAS 77489.
ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE:
$64,300.00
Property is sod with all encumbrances and liens affi xed thereto. All sales are fi nal.Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money OrderSale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.
Rob Cook, Constable
Precinct Three
Fort Bend County, Texas
By Lieutenant S. D. Sayers
Constable #1309
NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF FORT BEND
By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 434TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 25th day of June, 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT
BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. DANIEL
ROSAS in Cause #06-DCV-152843
and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of August, 2013, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle,Richmond, Texas, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Comer, near Stairway “B” of the Clubhouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT I: GEO: 0064000001673907
A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND
CONTAINING 0.500 ACRES, MORE OR
LESS, BEING THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF
THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF
LAND CONTAINING 1.0 ACRES, MORE
OR LESS, LOCATED IN THE WILLIAM
NEAL SURVEY, ABSTRACT 64, IN FORT
BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES
AND BOUNDS IN THE DEED FROM ELLA
ALLISON, INDEPENDENT EXECUTRIX
OF THE ESTATE OF AVERY ALLISON,
DECEASED TO ELLA ALLISON, DATED
SEPTEMBER 10,1984 AND RECORDED
UNDER CLERK’S FILE NO. 8445389
IN THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS
OF REAL PROPERTY OF FORT BEND
COUNTY, TEXAS.
Levied on the 1ST day of JULY, 2013 as the property of JANIEL ROSAS AKA DANIEL
T. ROSAS SR. to satisfy a judgment amounting to $5,963.21, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND.ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.Given Under my hand this 1st day of July , 2013.
Rob Cook, ConstablePrecinct Three
Fort Bend County, TexasBy Lieutenant S. D. Sayers
Constable #1309
NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF FORT BEND
By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 400TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 25th day of June, 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY VS.
PAUL JOSEPH KIRKPATRICK, ET AL in
Cause #12-DCV-200534 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of August, 2013, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Comer, near Stairway “B” of the Clubhouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT 1: GEO: 1081010020100901
LOT 1O IN BLOCK 2 OF ANNEX ONE TO
ALLENDALE MANOR, A SUBDIVISION
IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS
ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 262,
PAGE 303 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF
FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.
Levied on the 1ST day of JULY, 2013 as the property of PAUL JOSEPH
KIRKPATRICK
DEBORAH FAYE BRYAN AKA DEBORAH
FITZPATRICK, CITIFINANCIAL, INC., to satisfy a judgment amounting to $2,667.60, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of CITY OF ROSENBERG, FORT BEND COUNTY, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, LAMAR CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND.ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.Given Under my hand this 1st day of July , 2013.
Rob Cook, ConstablePrecinct Three
Fort Bend County, TexasBy Lieutenant S. D. Sayers
Constable #1309
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 for replat of Fulbrook Section 5C, being a partial replat of Fulbrook, Section 5B, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, Richmond, Texas.Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Robert Deden with Deden Services LLC at 713-461-8822 for information prior to the hearing.Submitted by,
Dianne WilsonFort Bend County Clerk
LEGAL NOTICEREQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE
PROPOSALSSealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specifi ed time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.RFP 13-078 – CONSTRUCTION SERVICES-2218 OFFICE BUILDINGSA pre-RFP conference will be conducted on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 9:00AM (CST). The pre-RFP conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Travis Annex at 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, Texas 77469. All vendors are encouraged to attend. Lump sum pricing is required. Bonds are required.Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.Signed:Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing AgentFort Bend County, Richmond, Texas
CONSTABLE SALE
Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on April 11th, 2013, by the 25th Judicial District Court of Lavaca County, Texas, in Cause #10-06-
21497CV in favor of the Plaintiff - Lavaca River Operating Co., LLC, Plaintiff , for the sum of $224,125.46 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on May 14, 2013 and will off er for sale on the 22nd day of July, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendant (s) ZK Drilling Co.,LLC, had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:NOTE: SALE LOCATION WILL BE KT
STORAGE, 1923 HIGHWAY 6 SOUTH,
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77077
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 1- WILSON MOBILE
42 DRILLING RIG. SUBSTRUCTURE ON
TRAILER WITH CATWALK
1-96’ DERRICK WITH SEPARATE TRAILER
1- TRAILER MOUNTED DOGHOUSE
1- GARDNER DENVER MUD PUMP, SKID
MOUNTED, POWERED BY CAT 3406
1- GARDNER DENVER MUD PUMP, SKID
MOUNTED, POWERED BY CAT 1160 6000
FEET OF 4 1/2” DRILL PIPE
4 PIPE RACKS
1-500 GAL FUEL TANK
TERMS: CASH
TIME: Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.
Ruben Davis, ConstablePrecinct Two
Fort Bend County, TexasBy Sjt. L. Lawrence #191
Deputy Constable
On July 16, Texas South-ern University (TSU) Po-lice arrested Kenyan Rodg-ers who has been a teacher at Ridgegate Elementary since February 2, 2004.
Rodgers was charged with one count of Inde-cency With a Child by Contact and one count of Aggravated Sexual Assault and has been in the Harris County Jail since his arrest. These charges are a result of a TSU Police investiga-tion which began on July 15 involving a 13-year old female victim.
Rodgers is on admin-istrative leave. Fort Bend ISD Police are conducting a separate investigation.
The safety of our stu-dents is our highest pri-ority, and anyone with information about any inappropriate conduct is asked to contact the Fort Bend ISD Police at (281) 634-5500 or the Crime Stoppers Hotline at (281) 491-TIPS (491-8477).
Sugar Land police arrested Sarah Marie Torres, 33, of Sugar Land, on July 16 for the sexual assault of a 14-year-old boy.
The teen told a family mem-ber about a sexual relationship with his ex-girlfriend’s mother, and Sugar Land police were notifi ed of the assault on June 3.
Woman arrested for alleged sex with childThe boy’s mother provided
evidence that she believed was connected with the assault. Torres lives in a neighborhood near the child.
The assault is believed to have occurred at the child’s home on May 23 when he stayed home from school.
Torres is currently being
held in the Fort Bend County jail on a $150,000 bond. The investigation is still ongoing.
Anyone with information should call the Sugar Land Police Department at (281) 275-2540 or Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at (281) 342-TIPS (8477).
Torres
FBISD teacher arrested
Bargain Book SaleJoin the First Colony Friends of the Library on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the monthly book sale at First Colony Library (2121 Austin Parkway). Most items $1 or less. Proceeds benefi t the library and its programs especially the sum-mer reading program.
FORT BEND REAL ESTATE
NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALETHE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF FORT BENDBy virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 268TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 25th day of June 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. JESSICA RODRIGUEZ in Cause #09-DCV-175120 and to me as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6TH day of August, 2013, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT 1:GEO: 0022000000032906BEING LOTS 1,2,8 AND PT 3, 7, AND 10 IN TRACT 21, ABSTRACT 22, HOUSE ONLY ACCOUNT 000-0052 IN THE JC TOLMAN SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED UNDER THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.Levied on the 26th day of June 2013 as the property of Jessica Rodriguez to satisfy a judgment amounting to $9,314.62, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRlCT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL FLOOD ROAD CONTROL AND WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 26TH day of JUNE, 2013.
A.J. Dorr, Pct. 1 Constable
Fort Bend County, TexasBy: Deputy Mike Beard
NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALETHE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF FORT BENDBy virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 434TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 25th day of June 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. JOEL C. MARTINEZ in Cause #09-DCV-176872 and to me as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6TH day of August, 2013, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:1.5 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF H& T.C.R.R.CO. SURVEY, SECTION 48, THE JAMES SIMON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 746, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED FEBRUARY 9, 1960, FROM W.F. LEHMEN ET UX, TO R. P. WARD ET UX, RECORDED IN VOL. 401, AT PAGE 425, DEED RECORDS, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.TRCAT 2: GEO: 07460000001509061.5 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF H& T.C.R.R.CO. SURVEY, SECTION 48, THE JAMES SIMON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 746, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED JANUARY 20, 1959, FROM W.F. LEHMEN ET UX, TO R. P. WARD ET UX, RECORDED IN VOL. 388, AT PAGE 200, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.Levied on the 26th day of June 2013 as the property of JOEL C. MARTINEZ to satisfy a judgment amounting to $8,467.88, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRlCT; WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT; AND FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL FLOOD ROAD CONTROL. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 26TH day of JUNE, 2013.
A.J. Dorr, Pct. 1 Constable
Fort Bend County, TexasBy: Deputy Mike Beard
NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALETHE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF FORT BENDBy virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 240TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 2ND day of July 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY VS. EMILIO RAMOS in Cause #09-DCV-172235 and to me as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6TH day of August, 2013, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT 1:GEO: 0241000000779906LOT 49 IN BLOCK 3 OF CHAPARRAL ACRES, AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE H & T. C. RAILROAD COMPANY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 241, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING DESCRIBED IN A CONTRACT OF SALE RECORDED UNDER CLERK’S FILE N. 9321711 IN THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; AND BEING THAT SAME PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE PLINTIFF’S TAX ROLLS AS ACCOUNT NO. 0241000000779906.Levied on the 2ND day of July 2013 as the property of EMILIO RAMOS, NICK MARTINEZ, FORT BEND PAWNSHOP,INC. to satisfy a judgment amounting to $12,441.48, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRlCT, FORT BEND COUNTY; WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE;FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL FLOOD ROAD CONTROL.
ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS THE 2ND day of JULY, 2013.
A.J. Dorr, Pct. 1 Constable
Fort Bend County, TexasBy: Deputy Mike Beard
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CONSTABLE’SNOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 400th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on June 7, 2013 in cause numbered 10DCV177700 styled Chelsea Harbour Homeowners Assoc vs. Hussain Virani, in which a judgment was rendered on October 8, 2010 in favor of Chelsea Harbour Homewners Assoc for the sum of EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT DOLLARS & FORTY EIGHT CENTS ($8978.48); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ.I have levied upon the below listed property on JUNE 11, 2013 and will on Aug 6, 2013, Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest Hussain Virani to and in the following described Real Property:Lot (63), in Block (4) of Chelsea Harbour, Section (1), a subdivision in Fort Bend County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in slide number 2219/A and 2219/B of the map/plat records of Fort Bend County, Texas (“the property”)The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of Chelsea Harbour Homeowners Assoc, Plaintiff , and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.LOCATION: 1418 EUGENE HEIMANN CIRCLEPARKING GARAGERICHMOND, TX 77469DATE: August 6, 2013TIME: Approx. 10:00 amBY: Sergeant Kutach
TREVER J. NEHLSConstable Pct. 4
Fort Bend County, Texas
NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE
NOTICE OF LEVY
REAL PROPERTY
Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 18th day of June, 2013 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 12-
DCV-200292 in favor of the Plaintiff - Woodcreek Reserve Community
Association, Inc. Plaintiff , for the sum of $5,136.41 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 1st day of July, 2013, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, havelevied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Jorge
Alejandro Rodrieguez. and Tiffi ny
L. Rodriguez had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will off er for sale on the 6th day of August, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOT 5, IN BLOCK 5, OF WOOD CREEK
RESERVE, SECTION 6, A SUBDIVISON
IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS
ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO.
20050234 OF THE PLAT RECORDS
OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,
MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS
1202 CHAPEL CONE LANE, KATY,
TEXAS 77494
ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE:
$290,200.00
Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affi xed thereto. All sales are fi nal.Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money OrderSale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.
Rob Cook, Constable
Precinct Three
Fort Bend County, Texas
By Lieutenant S. D. Sayers
Constable #1309
LEGAL NOTICE
The City of Missouri City, Texas is issuing a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) for:
Concrete Sidewalk Construction and Repair CSP # 003-14
The City of Missouri City is soliciting proposals for concrete sidewalk construction and repair. The City intends to contract with a contractor(s) to provide all material, labor, and equipment necessary to perform new construction and repairs of concrete sidewalks at various locations in the City on an as-needed basis.
A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM CT, Monday July 22, 2013
in City Council Chambers located on the second fl oor of City Hall, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, 77489.
Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time July 31, 2013 and then publicly opened.
CSP packages are available by contacting the DemandStar bid service at (800) 711-1712 and requesting the proposal name above for the City of Missouri City, Texas.
Proposals must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the CSP name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Proposals must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Proposal Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Offi ce, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Proposal packages marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualifi ed. Proposals are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Alfonso Guerrero Jr. MBA CTSBO
Purchasing and Risk Manager
City of Missouri City, Texas
City of Missouri City
NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF FORT BEND
By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 268TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 25th day of June, 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY vs. DAVID
W. HINDS, SR., AKA DAVID HINES, ET
AL in Cause #08-DCV-163787 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of August, 2013, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Comer, near Stairway “B” of the Clubhouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT 1: GEO: 2500020050400907
LOT 4, IN BLOCK 5, OF CHASEWOOD,
SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT
BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING
TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN VOLUME 11, PAGE 2,
OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND
COUNTY, TEXAS.
Levied on the 1ST day of JULY, 2013 as the property of DAVID W. HINDS, SR.
A/KiA DAVID HINES, CHASEWOOD
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASS-
OCIATION to satisfy a judgment amounting to $18,537.23, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY AND ALL OTHER RELATED ENTITIES AND CITY OF HOUSTON.ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.Given Under my hand this 1st day of July , 2013.
Rob Cook, ConstablePrecinct Three
Fort Bend County, TexasBy Lieutenant S. D. Sayers
Constable #1309
NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF FORT BEND
By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 434TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 25th day of June, 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND
COUNTY VS. PATRICIA BECERRA in
Cause #12-DCV-200525 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of August, 2013, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Comer, near Stairway “B” of the Clubhouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT 1: GEO: 2805000160010901
LOT 1 IN BLOCK 16 OF THE LUCILLE
K. DYER ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION
IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS
ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME
2, PAGE 17 OF THE PLAT RECORDS
OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.
Levied on the 1ST day of JULY, 2013 as the property of PATRICIA BECERRA
to satisfy a judgment amounting to $14,022.52, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of CITY OF ROSENBERG, FORT BEND COUNTY, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, LAMAR CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND.ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.Given Under my hand this 1st day of July , 2013.
Rob Cook, ConstablePrecinct Three
Fort Bend County, TexasBy Lieutenant S. D. Sayers
Constable #1309
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICEFort Bend County and Fort Bend County Drainage District, in cooperation with the Texas Water Development Board, is performing a Flood Protection Planning Study Phase II on Gapps Slough in Precinct 1 and is seeking public input for the study. A “Public Meeting” to receive input will be held at the George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview Dr, Richmond TX, fi rst fl oor meeting room at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 29, 2013. Residents of Royal Lakes Estates, Bridlewood Estates, Summer Lakes, Rivers Mist, Rivers Run and Bonbrook Plantation subdivisions are encouraged to attend along with representatives of businesses, churches, etc. in the vicinity of these subdivisions.
Submitted by,Dianne WilsonFort Bend County Clerk
Page 6 • INDEPENDENT • JULY 24, 2013
CAUSE NO. 12-CPR-024269
THE STATE OF TEXAS
ESTATE OF WINTER GORDON, SR,
DECEASED
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO SUMMON THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF Winter Gordon, Sr, all of whose names, residences, and whereabouts are unknown to Plaintiff (s), Diana Gordon Off ord by publication of this Citation once, at least ten (1 0) days previous to the return day hereof, in some newspaper published in your County, to appear at the next regular term of the County Court at Law 4 setting as the Probate Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, after service has been perfected, to be held in the Fort Bend County Justice Center, 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, thereof in Richmond, Texas, the same being Monday, the 5th day of August, 2013, then and there to fi le a written contest or answer to the Petition fi led in said Court on the 5th day of July, 2013, in a probate action now pending in said Court in the above numbered and styled Estate on the Probate Docket ofsaid Court, wherein, Diana Gordon Off ord is Plaintiff and the UNKNOWN HEIRS of said Deceased are the Defendants; allegations as shown in said petition now on fi le in the Fort Bend County Clerk’s offi ce.
HEREIN FAIL NOT, but have you before said Court, at the time aforesaid, this Writ, with your return thereon, showing how you have executed the same.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT, at offi ce in Richmond, Texas, this the 15th day of July, 2013.
DIANNE WILSON, COUNTY CLERK
FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS
301 JACKSON, SUITE 101
RICHMOND, TX 77469-3108
By Brittany Moore
Deputy
Highland Homes Luncheon . Highland homes held a luncheon at the ZAZA hotel for agents that sold at least two Highland Homes within the last 6 months and their guests. There were ap-prox. 32 agents at the luncheon that got a chance to unlock the Mercedes and win it. The lucky winner that had the winning key was Nancy Zhang of RE/MAX Heritage. Congratulations Nancy! Also other agents got a chance to roll the infl atable dice for a chance to win cash money.
Catholic Daughter Garage Sale
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Theresa of Lisieux #2211 Annual Ga-rage Sale will be held Thurs-day, July 25, from 6-9 p.m., Friday, July 26, from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m, and Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to noon in the St. Theresa Catholic Church Community Center, at 705 St. Theresa Blvd. in Sugar Land. Items for sale include adult and children’s clothing, shoes, furniture, linens, toys, sports and outdoor equipment, house-hold and holiday items, dishes, knick knacks, books, and other treasures. Proceeds from the sale are for scholarships and charitable donations. The Ju-nior Catholic Daughters will sell food and refreshments on the fi rst evening of the Garage Sale. For more information, contact Chairpersons : Henri-etta Pospisil, 713-204-5493, or Cheryl Pospisil, 281-507-9259.
WANT TO ADVERTISE IN FORT BEND REAL ESTATE?Call Becky Hall at 713-291-8190 Or email [email protected]
INDEPENDENT • JULY 24, 2013 • Page 7
NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF TEXAS
FORT BEND COUNTY
BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on July 2, 2013, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in August, 2013, the same being the 6thday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, TX, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway "B", in the City of Richmond, Texas, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit:
§§§
Sale#
Cause #Judgment Date
Style of Case Legal DescriptionAcct # Order Issue Date
AdjudgedValue
EstimatedMinimum Bid
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10-DCV-185949
10-DCV-185988
10-DCV-185988
10-DCV-185988
10-DCV-185988
10-DCV-185988
11-DCV-187710
11-DCV-190354
11-DCV-190684
11-DCV-190775
04/09/13
04/18/13
04/18/13
04/18/13
04/18/13
04/18/13
04/09/13
03/21/13
04/09/13
03/21/13
FORT BEND COUNTY VS. AUDLEY OWEN ARNOLD, ET AL
FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. ROY L. SMITH
FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. ROY L. SMITH
FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. ROY L. SMITH
FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. ROY L. SMITH
FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. ROY L. SMITH
FORT BEND COUNTY VS. LELA MAE HEARNE, ET AL
FORT BEND COUNTY VS. PATRICIA J. GREENWOOD, AKA PATRICIA JANNAE GREENWOOD, ET AL
FORT BEND COUNTY VS. SAM PAUL HILL, ET AL
FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS.KIMBERLY ANN MURRAY, AKAKIMBERLY ANN MONROY, ET AL
$87,350.00
$14,450.00
$7,680.00
$7,050.00
$14,170.00
$7,300.00
$29,130.00
$28,030.00
$13,120.00
$31,730.00
$19,015.00
$4,300.00
$3,300.00
$3,100.00
$4,800.00
$3,500.00
$7,000.00
$5,300.00
$5,600.00
$5,300.00
JUNE 25, 2013
JUNE 25, 2013
JUNE 25, 2013
JUNE 25, 2013
JUNE 25, 2013
JUNE 25, 2013
JUNE 25, 2013
JUNE 25, 2013
JUNE 25, 2013
JUNE 25, 2013
4600004430000907
3150000070200907
3150000170100907
3150000170400907
3150000170700907
3150000180100907
0057006100000908
7395000400060901
4600006104010907
0329000400023901
MAGNOLIA PLACE, LT 443, VOL2, PG 6*
TR 1: LT "B", BLK 7, TOWN OF FRESNO, BOOK 2, PG. 5*
MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 612, (PT), ACS .17, MORE OR LESS, VOL 2, PG 6*
ARCOLA HEIGHTS, BLK 92, LT 5, (E 1/2) & LT 6, VOL. 321, PG. 498*
TR. 1: ABST 129, BBB & C RAILROAD COMPANY SRVY #5, ACS 1, MORE OR LESS, PARCEL D, CLK'S FILE NO. 2006046455*
TR. 2: ABST 129, BBB & C RAILROAD COMPANY SRVY #5, ACS 1, MORE OR LESS, PARCEL E, CLK'S FILE NO. 2006046455*
TR. 1: ABST 58, I MCGARY SRVY, ACS 0.21, MORE OR LESS, SEC 1, VOL 1755, PG 49*
TR. 2: ABST 58, I MCGARY SRVY, ACS 0.49, MORE OR LESS, SEC 1, VOL 1289, PG 616*
ABST 58, I MCGARY SRVY, ALL LTS 3, 4 & 5, GRIGSBY ADDITION, VOL 65, PG 282*
(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fort Bend County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s),interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided bylaw, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.
Dated at Richmond, Texas, July 2, 2013
Fort Bend County, Texas
ByDeputy
Constable A. J. Dorr
Notes:
The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value.However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576
RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THATTHE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTYTAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE.
TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.
NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF TEXAS
FORT BEND COUNTY
BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on July 1, 2013, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in August, 2013, the same being the 6thday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, TX, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway "B", in the City of Richmond, Texas, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit:
§§§
(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fort Bend County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s),interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided bylaw, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.
Sale#
Cause #Judgment Date
Style of Case Legal DescriptionAcct # Order Issue Date
AdjudgedValue
EstimatedMinimum Bid
1
2
3
4
5
6
09-DCV-176636
10-DCV-186009
11-DCV-192529
12-DCV-199687
12-DCV-200557
12-DCV-202601
04/16/13
04/13/11
04/09/13
04/16/13
04/16/13
04/16/13
FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. PAULINE OGUZIE, ET AL
FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. REGINALD DARNELL BURT, ET ALFORT BEND COUNTY VS. KERRY GROGAN
FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JANETHICKS, AKA JANET SCYRUS HICKS
FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ALFONSO GOMEZ, ET AL
FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF GREATERHOUSTON, INC.
$180,130.00
$146,120.00
$16,250.00
$117,490.00
$106,070.00
$234,710.00
$11,000.00
$8,530.00
$3,569.87
$26,000.00
$8,800.00
$14,000.00
JUNE 25, 2013
JUNE 25, 2013
JUNE 25, 2013
JUNE 25, 2013
JUNE 25, 2013
JUNE 25, 2013
9150010030150907
4950040281900907
9411010010220901
0029000001330901
3780011030090901
0262010112000914
RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT
ABST 29, C FULSHEAR, ACS 0.50,MORE OR LESS, CLK'S FILE NO. 9510464*
THE GROVE SEC 1, BLK 3, LT 9, VOL 22, PG 48*
ABST 262, I & G N R R SURV, #3, 2.0266 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, CLK'S FILE NO. 2010114514*
Dated at Richmond, Texas, July 1, 2013
Fort Bend County, Texas
ByDeputy
Constable Rob Cook
Notes:
The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value.However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576
THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTYTAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE.
TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.
NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF FORT BEND
By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 268TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 25th day of June, 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND
COUNTY, ET AL VS. STEVE GAINES,
ET AL in Cause # 11-DCV-190795
and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of August, 2013, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle,Richmond, Texas, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Comer, near Stairway “B” of the Clubhouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT 1: GEO: 1150000023401907
A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND
CONTAINING 0.588 ACRES, MORE
OR LESS, OUT OF LOTS 34 AND 351N
BLOCK 2 OF ARCOLA FARMS, A
SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY,
TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR
PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME
4. PAGE 20 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF
FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
BY METES AND BOUNDS IN A DEED
FROM RANDLE HAYES, JR., ET AL
TO STEVE GAINS AND WIFE, ROSE
GAINES DATED AUGUST 1,1980 AND
RECORDED IN VOLUME 912, PAGE 58
OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND
COUNTY, TEXAS; AND BEING THAT
SAME PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE
PLAINTIFF’S TAX ROLLS AS ACCOUNT
NO. 1150-00-002-3401907.
Levied on the 1ST day of JULY, 2013 as the property of ROSE GAINES AKA ROSE HARRIS GAINES, STEVE GAINES to satisfy a judgment amounting to $1,286.68, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, CITY OF ARCOLA.ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.Given Under my hand this 1st day of July , 2013.
Rob Cook, ConstablePrecinct Three
Fort Bend County, TexasBy Lieutenant S. D. Sayers
Constable #1309
NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF FORT BEND
By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 268TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 25th day of June, 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT,
ET AL Vs. CHARLES GRONEMEYER in
Cause #11-DCV -187941 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of August, 2013, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Comer, near Stairway “B” of the Clubhouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT 1: GEO: 8100010081100907
LOT 11, BLOCK 08, OF TOWNEWEST,
SECTION ONE (1), AN ADDITION
IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,
ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME
16, PAGE 1, OF THE MAP RECORDS
OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS
MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS
THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF.
Levied on the 1ST day of JULY, 2013 as the property of CHARLES H.
GRONEMEYER, UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA - INTERNAL REVENUE
SERVICE to satisfy a judgment amounting to $14,022.52, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRlCT # 2; FORTBEND COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #5; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND FORT BENDCOUNTY LATERAL FLOOD ROAD CONTROL.ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.Given Under my hand this 1st day of July , 2013.
Rob Cook, ConstablePrecinct Three
Fort Bend County, TexasBy Lieutenant S. D. Sayers
Constable #1309
NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF FORT BEND
By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 240TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 25th day of June, 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
ET AL VS. JAMES PATRICK HINES,
ET AL in Cause #12-DCV-201203
and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of August, 2013, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle,Richmond, Texas, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Comer, near Stairway “B” of the Clubhouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT 1: GEO: 6015020010370,1:
GEO: 6015020010370907 BEING LOT
37, IN BLOCK 1 OF NEW TERRITORY
PARCEL SP-2, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT
BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, DESCRIBED
IN DEED NUMBER 2009130519
RECORDED IN THE REAL PROPERTY
RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY,
TEXAS.
Levied on the 1ST day of JULY, 2013 as the property of JAMES PATRICK
HINES, BEVERL Y ANN HINES to satisfy a judgment amounting to $14,750.13, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT # 7; FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT # 67; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL ROAD AND FLOOD CONTROL.ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.
Given Under my hand this 1st day of July , 2013.
Rob Cook, ConstablePrecinct Three
Fort Bend County, TexasBy Lieutenant S. D. Sayers
Constable #1309
AUTOMOBILE: Toyota Avalon HybridPage 8 • INDEPENDENT • JULY 24, 2013
LEGAL NOTICE
The City of Missouri City, Texas is issuing a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) for:
Concrete Street Construction and Repair CSP # 004-14
The City intends to hire a general contractor (s) to provide all material, labor, and equipment necessary to perform new construction and repairs of concrete streets and related sidewalks at various locations in the City on an as-needed basis.
A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for 10:30 AM CT, Monday July 22, 2013
in City Council Chambers located on the second fl oor of City Hall, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, 77489.
Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time July 31, 2013 and then publicly opened.
CSP packages are available by contacting the DemandStar bid service at (800)
711-1712 and requesting the proposal name above for the City of Missouri City, Texas.
Proposals must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the CSP name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Proposals must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Proposal Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Offi ce, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Proposal packages marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualifi ed. Proposals are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Alfonso Guerrero Jr. MBA CTSBO
Purchasing and Risk Manager
City of Missouri City, Texas
City of Missouri City
LEGAL NOTICE
The City of Missouri City, Texas is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for:
Community Development Block Grant Program Manager Services
RFP # 005-14
The City of Missouri City is soliciting proposals for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program management services.
A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for 11:00 AM CT, Monday July 22, 2013
in City Council Chambers located on the second fl oor of City Hall, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, 77489.
Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time July 31, 2013 and then publicly opened.
RFP packages are available by contacting the DemandStar bid service at (800)
711-1712 and requesting the proposal name above for the City of Missouri City, Texas.
Proposals must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the RFP name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Proposals must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Proposal Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Offi ce, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Proposal packages marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualifi ed. Proposals are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Alfonso Guerrero Jr. MBA CTSBO
Purchasing and Risk Manager
City of Missouri City, Texas
City of Missouri City
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Six (6) sealed submittals, one (1) original and fi ve (5) copies, addressed to the City of Sugar Land, Texas, will be received until 2:00 o’clock p.m., Thursday, August
8, 2013, for:
STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Submissions shall be appropriately marked in the upper left hand corner as follows:
RFQ NO. 2013-25: STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
BIDDER NAME, ADDRESS, AND DUE DATE.
Signed and sealed submittals shall be delivered to the Offi ce of City Secretary, on or before 2:00 o’clock p.m., Thursday, August 8, 2013, City of Sugar Land, City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479. All submissions received after the appointed time shall be returned to bidder unopened. Notice of the award of contract shall be given by the City within one hundred and twenty (120) days following the date for the opening of submittals.
The City reserves the right to revise or amend specifi cations prior to the date set for opening of submittals. Such revisions or amendments, if any, will be announced by addenda or addendum to specifi cations. Copies of such addenda so issued will be furnished to all prospective submitters and may or may not aff ect the submission opening date.
The City of Sugar Land reserves the right to reject any and all submissions and to waive informalities in submittals received. The award will be made based on a panel evaluation of submittals received.
RFQ documents may be secured from City of Sugar Land Offi ce of City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, or by registering at www.publicpurchase.com. Registration is free. All documents, amendments and other information relating to the submittal will be posted on this site.
Questions regarding this request for qualifi cations must be received by Thursday,
August 1, 2013 on or before 3:00 P.M. Please contact Jason Poscovsky, Contracts Manager, telephone number (281) 275-2302 or email [email protected].
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPAREL AND TEXTILE DESIGN BUSINESS
8034 HIGHWAY 90A
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH AN APPAREL
AND TEXTILE DESIGN BUSINESS (BRANDING MATTERS! LLC, DBA SPORTS
TEAM MATTERS!) AT 8034 HIGHWAY 90A, SOUTHWEST INTERSECTION
OF HIGHWAY 90A AND BROOKS STREET, IN THE BUSINESS OFFICE (B-O)
ZONING DISTRICT.
PURPOSE: ONE (1) PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD AT WHICH
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE PROPOSED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SHALL BE GIVEN AN
OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD.
WHERE: CITY OF SUGAR LAND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
2700 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH
WHEN: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
6:30 P.M., AUGUST 13, 2013
DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MAY BE OBTAINED
BY CONTACTING THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
THE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY FROM 8:00 O’CLOCK A.M. TO 5:00 O’CLOCK P.M., AND LOCATED IN
CITY HALL, 2700 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS.
PLEASE CONTACT THE PLANNING OFFICE IF YOU WISH TO SET UP AN
APPOINTMENT TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL DETAILS IN PERSON.
Vicinity Map:
By BARBARA FULENWIDERToyota has altered the chem-
istry of Avalon’s formula, creat-ing a new potent and persuasive sedan that helps shift the prod-uct’s generational appeal while symbolizing Toyota’s new de-sign and product direction for future sedans.
The all-new 2013 Avalon se-dan represents a dramatic styl-ing departure from previous Avalon models and for the fi rst time is available as a hybrid.
A stronger front-fascia de-sign with larger grille opening creates an aggressive appear-ance while enhancing cooling air fl ow and pedestrian impact protection. The hybrid model is distinguished by blue-trimmed Toyota emblems and inside the display features a needle-type Hybrid System Indicator, which shows power output and regen-eration.
The Avalon’s front seats of-fer revised side bolstering using a lighter, denser foam. Avalon’s seats are available as either 10-way or eight-way power adjust-able for the driver’s seat, and available eight-way and four-way adjustment for the passen-ger seat. The new Avalon seats offer more seat-length adjust-ment toward the rear limit and more seat height adjustment. An electric seat heater and seat ventilation system have been adopted to help enhance driver and passenger seat comfort. The rear seats offer improved body retention with better side bol-ster support and available rear-seat heating.
A large-capacity rear con-sole box is big enough to store a tissue box and also includes a detachable sliding tray to store smaller items. The 2013 Avalon Hybrid has 14.0 cubic feet of trunk space.
The Avalon’s Hybrid Syn-ergy Drive uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with the Atkinson cy-cle and makes 156 horsepower at 5,700 rpm. The Atkinson cycle four-cylinder is attached to a hybrid application transaxle that acts as a power-split device between the gasoline engine and the two high output electric motors housed in the transaxle. One of the motor/generators (MG1) is driven by the engine and functions as a starter and generates electrical power to operate the second electric mo-tor/generator (MG2) and charge the hybrid battery.
The second motor (MG2) operates independently to help the gasoline engine and deliver smooth application of electric power from a standing start and
when accelerating. The regen-erative braking supplied by the MG1 motor also helps slow the vehicle while recovering lost energy and converting it to elec-tricity that is returned to the bat-tery. The electric motors are rat-ed at 105 kW total, and the total system output for the Avalon’s Hybrid Synergy Drive is rated at 200 horsepower. The Avalon Hybrid will accelerate from 0 to 60 in about 8.0 seconds.
The Avalon Hybrid is equipped with a proven 244.8-volt Nickel metal-hydride bat-tery that is compact with supe-rior cooling performance. The Avalon’s battery pack is inside the luggage compartment and close to the rear seat to help maximize trunk space.
The Avalon Hybrid has an EV Mode, ECO Mode and SPORT Mode, with indicators appearing on the color display of the meter cluster. The EV Mode uses the battery energy to propel the vehicle using only the electric motor for about one mile at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour when conditions are ideal. The ECO Mode pri-oritizes fuel-effi cient driving by reducing throttle response and energy consumption from the HVAC system to conserve energy. The Sport Mode helps create greater throttle response and acceleration, and a more positive steering feel through the EPS. The Avalon gets a combined 40 mpg EPA-rating (40 city/39 hwy).
The 2013 Avalon offers im-proved control and handling thanks to revised suspension that benefi ts from a unibody that is 12 percent more rigid overall, and 23 percent more rigid at the rear than the outgoing model. The front Macpherson strut sus-pension is tuned to provide ride comfort and fl at cornering with enhanced agility.
All Avalon Hybrid mod-els ride on aluminum 17-inch wheels with 215/55R17 tires. The new 2013 Avalon offers numerous user-friendly tech-nologies that include two types of climate control systems, a standard Display Audio System with 6.1-inch TFT touchscreen that offers audio system opera-tion, Bluetooth compatibility, customizable vehicle settings, available rear-camera display, driving information such as fuel consumption and operation of iPod® and USB devices. The head unit is also available with HD radio broadcasts to provide high quality sound.
Avalon also has Toyota’s En-tune multimedia system, which
functions through a smart phone interface and brings applica-tions such as Bing, iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com, OpenTable and Pandora to the vehicle audio display.
The Avalon is available with either eight (Display Audio), nine-speaker (Display Audio with Entune) or 11-speaker JBL Synthesis 7.1 channel ma-trix sound system (Premium HDD Nav system) that offers outstanding audio system per-formance. The Premium HDD system offers phenomenal sound quality through 11 JBL speakers with GreenEdge technology and includes two subwoofers. A 12 channel external JBL synthesis
amplifi er also helps boost power. The nine-speaker system utilizes two four-channel amplifi ers (one internal and one external) to help boost audio power levels.
The Avalon is equipped with an available rear window power shade that blocks direct sun rays for the rear passengers. The in-ner rear-view mirror is available with a variety of functions such as a microphone, a compass dis-play and a garage door opener. LED backlighting helps ensure visibility of the buttons in the dark.
The 2013 Avalon is available with a pre-collision system that helps mitigate the effects of ve-hicle impact. The fi rst stage of the pre-collision system tightens the seat belts and prime hydrau-lic brake system, and the second stage can compensate for inad-equate brake pedal pressure by applying optimal brake system effort.
This handsome fi ve-passen-ger, four-door Avalon Hybrid sedan retails for $41,400 with all standard equipment and it has plenty. It rides quietly and gen-tly and performs well. The Ava-lon is one of my favorite sedans.
! DATE:
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TIME:
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IIF YYOU HAVE AN OOLD ARREST OR CHARGE THAT CAN BE EXPUNGED, SEALED, OR PUT BEYOND
PPRYING EYES BY A NON--DDISCLSURE ORDER, THEN COME TO THIS FREE EVENT FOR LEGAL
AASSISTANCE, INSTRUCTION, SELF--HHELP PACKAGES, AND A RAFFLE FOR PROBONO LEGAL
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3303 TEXAS PARKWAY, SUITE ##1107,, MMISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489
(The meeting will be held in the JP Courtroom located in the East End Annex Bldg. across from Holy Family Church. Attendees should enter from the Orchard Street side.)
This event is generously hosted by the FFort Bend County Criminal Defense Attorneys Association CCommmissioner Grady Prestage and Judge Joel C. Clouser Sr.
FREE SEMINAR
If you have an old arrest or charge that can be expunged, sealed, or put beyond prying eyes by a non-disclosure order, then come to this free event for legal assistance, instruction, self-help packages and a raffl e for pro bono legal aid at Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2, 303 Texas Parkway, Suite 107, Missouri City, 77489
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COMMUNITY NEWS
DEAR FORT BEND, WE WANTED TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO LET YOU KNOW WE’VE CHANGED OUR NAME. THE METHODIST HOSPITAL SYSTEM IS NOW HOUSTON METHODIST. WHY? BECAUSE WE TAKE PRIDE IN WHO WE ARE AND WHERE WE STARTED. WE WANTED TO LET THE WORLD KNOW THAT THE U.S. NEWS’ BEST HOSPITAL IN TEXAS HAS ALWAYS BEEN HERE.IT’S OUR WAY OF SAYING, “THANK YOU” TO A CITY THAT INSPIRES US, AND A PROMISE TO MAKE YOU PROUD.WE’RE REVOLUTIONIZING CLINICAL RESEARCH AROUND THE WORLD WHILE PROVIDING THE BEST IN PATIENT CARE FOR OUR HOMETOWN.AND THAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRACTICING MEDICINE AND LEADING IT.
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Each year, in honor of Na-tional Health Center Week, AccessHealth hosts two an-nual Back-to-School Health Fairs.
This year’s health fairs will take place on August 3 in Mis-
souri City and on August 10 in Richmond from 9 a.m. until noon.
The theme for these back to school events is, A Communi-ty Operation. This year both of the events will offer more
Front Row – Fort Bend Constable Ruben Davis, Carol Edwards, AccessHealth CEO, Barbara Jones, FLUOR, Fort Bend County Commissioner Grady Prestage, Precinct Two Community Relations Manager, Brenda Patton; Second Row – Missouri City Recreation Superintendent, Shane Mize, Adam Brauer, Fire Fighter;Fire Fighters - Brett Astor, Michael Jaster, Joshua Calloway.
County, Missouri City join AccessHealth to host Back to School health fair
services than ever before. Free immunizations, dental
screenings, vision screenings, scoliosis screenings, speech-language screening and school supplies will be available.
For the fi rst time at these events, students entering col-lege will be able to get the im-munizations they need, made possible by the support of Fluor.
Fort Bend County, Mutual of America, All Star Storage, Community Health Choice, Texas Children’s Health Plan, United Health Care, Rotary Club of Fort Bend, Oyster Creek Rotary Club, Rotary Club of Richmond and the Lions Clubs from Sugar Land and Rosenberg have joined with St. John’s Methodist Church and many other com-munity members and local businesses to provide this op-portunity to the children of our communities.
Parents will need to bring their children’s immunization records and come prepared for games and fun! Backpacks will be issued only for chil-dren present on the day of the fair.
AccessHealth is a private, not-for-profi t community health center that serves Fort Bend County and the sur-rounding areas, dedicated to providing integrated health care services to improve the quality of life in the communi-ties it serves without regard to income or circumstance. Ac-cessHealth is a United Way Agency.
Jo Butterfi eld was named 2012-2013 Woman of the Year by the Woman’s Club of Missouri City for her outstanding leadership as the club’s president for the past two years. Butterfi eld stepped up to the plate and took on the presidency after only four years as a mem-ber. She embodies the club motto: Friendship, Loyalty and Service. Her dedication and hard work have been evi-dent and her enthusiasm and good sense of humor are con-tagious as she encouraged participation from members. The Woman’s Club of Mis-souri City congratulates Jo Butterfi eld as Woman of the Year for 2012-2013. Jo But-terfi eld Woman of the Year in center, with Judy Bartay, left and Milly Smith on her right.
WOMAN OF THE YEAR
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s Super-man, Spider-man, Batman and Captain America! Last Friday super-heroes scaled the walls of Texas Chil-dren’s Hospi-tal and gave the hospital’s patients a show they will never forget. The superhe-roes bounced from win-
Superheroes descend upon Children’s Hospital
dow to window to surprise the boys and girls of Texas Children’s Hospital. Patients cel-ebrated their heroes’ visit with arts and crafts, and gathered to watch the show—spir-its were high and smiles were beaming. Patients, parents, doctors and staff came together on Friday to witness this heartwarming scene Above, Jacob Miles gets a visit from Spiderman.
