The Board of Directors of Flamingo Isles Municipal Utility District has set a public hearing on its proposed 2023 tax rate for 5:00 pm on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the Hitchcock Public Library, 8005 Barry Ave., Hitchcock, Texas.

The Board has proposed a 2023 tax rate of $0.566 per $100 of assessed valuation. The Board believes that this tax rate is necessary to fund the District’s debt service and operating expenses.

The public is welcome to comment on the proposed tax rate by attending the hearing in person or by sending a comment through the website.

The Board of Directors of Directors of Flamingo Isles Municipal Utility District has set a public hearing on its proposed 2021 tax rate for 6:30 p.m. on September 2, 2021 at the Harborwalk Marina 2nd floor, 1301 Harborwalk Boulevard, Hitchcock, Texas.

The Board has proposed a 2021 tax rate of $0.60 per $100 assessed valuation, which is a two cent ($0.02) increase from the 2020 tax rate. The Board believes this tax rate is necessary to fund the District’s debt service and operating expenses.

The public is welcome to comment on the proposed tax rate by attending the hearing in person or by teleconference or by sending a comment through the website.

Flamingo Isle MUD residents, it is time to prepare for colder temperatures! There is a Freeze Watch in effect for Sunday night through Tuesday morning, February 14th – February 16, 2021. Temperatures are expected to drop to freezing levels overnight.

How can District residents prepare? Practice the “Four P’s” as the cold fronts set in:

People:

• Dress in warm clothing, wear coats and gloves when outdoors.
• Protect children and the elderly. Never leave them in a cold place or vehicle.
• Temperatures are predicted to be in the teens Monday night and Tuesday morning.

Pets:

• Bring your pets indoors.
• Provide a warm, safe place for them to eat and sleep.

Pipes:

• Prevent frozen pipes and damage to your home by opening the cabinets under the kitchen and bathroom sinks to allow warm air to circulate and warm the pipes.
• Insulate outdoor faucets and exposed pipes and be sure to disconnect and drain hoses from outdoor spigots.

Plants:

• Protect plants from freezing by covering them with plant-cover fabric, or a light blanket with plastic sheeting on top of it.
• Hydrate plants early so they can absorb and stay healthy through the cold.

Additionally, there are a few vehicle-safety tips to observe during winter weather:

• Keep your gas tank full.
• Have tire pressure checked.
• Have a phone charger, first aid kit, blankets, and jumper cables in your car.
• Check local road conditions at www.houstontranstar.org. State highway information available at www.drivetexas.org.

Lastly, Fire Departments have provided some safety tips surrounding space heaters and other supplemental heating sources during the colder days:

• Never leave a space heater unattended or a child unattended with a space heater.
• Keep all combustible materials (including yourself!) at least three (3) feet away from the heater.
• Never overload outlets or breakers.
• Do not use extension cords for the heater.
• Always turn it off if leaving the room and/or going to sleep.

The Board of Directors of Flamingo Isles Municipal Utility District of Galveston County, Texas (the “District”) has a vacancy on its board. Persons interested in serving on the Board should reply through this website by no later than 5 p.m. January 29, 2021.

To be eligible to be on the Board, a person must be:

A U.S. citizen
Resident of Texas for one year
Registered voter in the District OR owner of property in the District (in the person’s name, not through a corporate entity)