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Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc. The Southgate Gazette - June 2011 1 Official Publication of the Southgate Homeowners Association THE Southgate GAZETTE ACC REQUESTS – Frequently Asked Questions Q: Do I have to get approval for any exterior work? A: Yes Q: Am I required to get a permit for my project? A: Most likely, YES. Check with the City of Pearland before beginning any project. You may be required to undo your work at your expense if you don’t have the proper permits. Q: I’m only doing the same upgrades my neighbor did. Why do I need approval if they already got approval? A: It’s possible your neighbors didn’t obtain ACC approval. If their upgrade was not approved, they may need to remove it at their expense. If you proceed with your project without approval, you may need to remove it at your expense. Q: Are you saying I may need to remove or undo my work, at my own expense if I don’t obtain approval? A: Yes. If your project violates the deed restrictions or is denied by the ACC, you will be asked to remove it. Q: What if I refuse to remove it? A: You may be taken to court. If you lose, you will be ordered by a judge to remove your project and will be required to pay all court costs. Q: Do the deed restrictions REALLY give the ACC the power to deny my ability to perform exterior maintenance on my home? A: Yes Q: I never received a copy of the deed restrictions. Am I still bound by them? A: Yes. Every homeowner should have received a copy of the deed restrictions when they bought their home. If you need another copy, they are available on our website at http://southgatecommunity.info. Official Publication of the Southgate Homeowners Association THE Southgate GAZETTE June 2011 Volume 1, Issue 3 Late Fee Policy Did you know Southgate has a late fee policy for annual assessments? Assessments received after January 31st in the year that they are due are subject to an initial $25 late fee and $10 per month thereafter. Late assessments are also charged 18% interest beginning on February 1st in the year they are due. Our annual assessments are only $200, significantly less than all surrounding communities. Our assessments pay for maintenance of our common areas and the upkeep of our entrances. Assessments not paid after 3 months can be turned over to the attorney for collections, up to and including foreclosure! You can review our Late Fee Policy at http://southgatecommunity.info. Click on HOA Docs then Deed Restrictions and Other Docs. If you haven’t paid your assessments for 2011, contact LPI TODAY! Fine Policy The fine policy for Southgate Community took effect on June 1st, 2010. Fines will be assessed for deed restriction violations including landscaping violations, primarily regarding unkempt yards. The fine policy can be viewed on our website at http://sites.google. com/site/southgatehoa/hoadocs/deed- restrictions-other-docs FIREWORKS SAFETY The City of Pearland Fire Marshal would like to take a moment to remind Pearland residents that open burning and the use of fireworks is strictly prohibited within the city limits of Pearland and the surrounding Pearland ETJ, as stated in the City of Pearland Ordinance (Ord. No. 513-2 , § 1, 6-11-90). If you have any questions regarding this message or need to know if you are in an area affected by this ban, please contact the Pearland Fire Marshal Office at 281-652-1954.
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SouthgateOfficial Publication of the Southgate Homeowners Association
The Southgate GazeTTe
Acc RequeStS – Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I have to get approval for any exterior work?
A: Yes
Q: Am I required to get a permit for my project?
A: Most likely, YES. Check with the City of Pearland before beginning any project. You may be required to undo your work at your expense if you don’t have the proper permits.
Q: I’m only doing the same upgrades my neighbor did. Why do I need approval if they already got approval?
A: It’s possible your neighbors didn’t obtain ACC approval. If their upgrade was not approved, they may need to remove it at their expense. If you proceed with your project without approval, you may need to remove it at your expense.
Q: Are you saying I may need to remove or undo my work, at my own expense if I don’t obtain approval?
A: Yes. If your project violates the deed restrictions or is denied by the ACC, you will be asked to remove it.
Q: What if I refuse to remove it?
A: You may be taken to court. If you lose, you will be ordered by a judge to remove your project and will be required to pay all court costs.
Q: Do the deed restrictions REALLY give the ACC the power to deny my ability to perform exterior maintenance on my home?
A: Yes
Q: I never received a copy of the deed restrictions. Am I still bound by them?
A: Yes. Every homeowner should have received a copy of the deed restrictions when they bought their home. If you need another copy, they are available on our website at http://southgatecommunity.info.
Official Publication of the Southgate Homeowners Association
The Southgate GazeTTe
June 2011 Volume 1, Issue 3
Late Fee PolicyDid you know Southgate has a late
fee policy for annual assessments? Assessments received after January 31st in the year that they are due are subject to an initial $25 late fee and $10 per month thereafter. Late assessments are also charged 18% interest beginning on February 1st in the year they are due. Our annual assessments are only $200, significantly less than all surrounding communities. Our assessments pay for maintenance of our common areas and the upkeep of our entrances.
A s s e s sment s no t pa id a f t e r 3 months can be turned over to the a t to rney fo r co l l e c t i on s , up to and including foreclosure! You can review our Late Fee Policy at http://southgatecommunity.info. Click on HOA Docs then Deed Restrictions and Other Docs.
If you haven’t paid your assessments for 2011, contact LPI TODAY!
Fine PolicyThe fine policy for Southgate
Community took effect on June 1st, 2010. Fines will be assessed for deed restriction violations including landscaping violations, primarily regarding unkempt yards.
The fine policy can be viewed on our website at http://sites.google.com/site/southgatehoa/hoadocs/deed-restrictions-other-docs
FIREWoRks sAFEtYThe City of Pearland Fire Marshal would like to take a moment to
remind Pearland residents that open burning and the use of fireworks is strictly prohibited within the city limits of Pearland and the surrounding Pearland ETJ, as stated in the City of Pearland Ordinance
(Ord. No. 513-2 , § 1, 6-11-90). If you have any questions regarding this message or need to know if you are in an area affected by this ban,
please contact the Pearland Fire Marshal Office at 281-652-1954.
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Home safety tipsDo you have a home safety tip to share? If so, please send an email
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community Weekly Bible Study/Prayer
Do you have questions about the Bible? Is there anything you would like us to pray about? We will be praying for the needs of the community, along with a short, encouraging Bible Study.
11409 Harris Avenue (we are on lake side of Southgate) Fridays @ 7:30 p.m. For more info, email [email protected]
Congrats Neighbor!
Yard of the MonthCongratulations to the May Yard of the Month winner
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Warneke of 11504 Freestone. The Yard of the Month winner receives a well-deserved Home Depot gift certificate.
Hurricane seminarThe City of Pearland will be hosting a hurricane seminar for
Pearland, Manvel and Brookside residents Thursday, June 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Berry Miller Jr. High,3301 Manvel Road, Pearland, TX 77584. For questions, contact Deputy Fire Marshal Shohn Davison, City of Pearland Fire Marshal’s Office, 281-652-1965 or [email protected].
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Water conservation tiPsOne of the most important ways to help
meet our water supply demands for today and tomorrow is through conservation, which is the efficient and effective use of water. Use these simple ways to conserve water and save on your water bill.
InDooRs• Find and repair leaks on faucets, sinks, and
toilets - leaks are often silent, which allows loss of water to go undetected for long periods of time. An average leaky toilet can waste about 200 gallons of water per day.
• Install low volume showerheads - a water saving showerhead should have a flow rate of 3 gallons or less a minute. Standard showerheads use from 5 to 10 gallons a minute.
• Install faucet aerators - the standard faucet flow rate is 5 gallons a minute. A low flow aerator can reduce this flow to approx. 2.5 gallons a minute.
• Change water use patterns
o Use the minimum amount of water needed for a bath.
o Take shorter showers.o Turn off the water as you brush your
teeth, wash your face or shave.
oUtDooRs• Water lawns during the early morning hours
or early evening hours when temperatures and winds are at they’re lowest. This reduces losses from evaporation.
• Do not use sprinklers that produce a fine mist.• Use mulch around t ree s and in
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• Use a broom to clean leaves and other debris from sidewalks and driveways rather than a hose.
For more water conservation tips, please go to http://www.cityofpearland.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={79363929-C720-49C8-BFB3-1FB62FD0854C}
national night out
Mark your calendar for the 28th National Night Out on Tuesday, October 4th. Most of the country will celebrate on August 2nd, but because of our heat Texas opted to change our date to October 4th several years ago. Go to http://www.natw.org/nno/about.html to read the history of the event. Contact the board at [email protected] if you want to serve on the committee. We could have block parties, or have an event at our new community park. Don’t forget to mark your calendar now! More information will be provided i n f u t u r e newsletters.
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Homeowner 2011 maintenance assessments
Thank you for your 2011 Maintenance Assessments. If you haven’t already paid your 2011 maintenance assessment, it is late. The invoices were sent out in early December 2010 and payment was due December 31st, 2010. If payment was received after January 31st, 2011, 18% interest is added to the bill, and late fees are assessed monthly, in addition to all legal expenses.
Several homeowners have asked us if assessments are necessary and if there are repercussions if you don’t pay – the answers to these questions are “yes” and “yes”! Your annual assessments are used to maintain the landscaping and lighting of our entrances and common areas and other items including deed restriction enforcement.
The management company, LPI, maintains all bank accounts, generates billings, pays bills, and coordinates all other administrative needs of our community. The Board of Directors also directs funds into long-term reserves each year for use on larger projects that may need replacement or repairs in the future. Examples of these projects include the sidewalk behind Harris Street and the maintenance of the entrances on County Road 59.
Bad debt associated with residents who did not pay their assessments or who suffered bankruptcy also plays a critical role in the budget. Our attorneys continue to monitor these accounts daily. Failure to pay can and will lead to foreclosure and eviction.
If you were unable to pay your assessment in full by the January 31st, 2011 deadline, contact LPI immediately. Thank you for caring about our community.
Homeowner 2011 maintenance assessments
Are you paying your Home-owner Assessments via Escrow?
Before you answer, be aware that this is a trick question. No homeowners are paying HOA Assessments via Escrow. When you bought your house, you likely paid your assessments for the current year, and depending on when you bought your house, you may have paid the following years assessments as well. The assessments were paid out of CLOSING COSTS. Escrow will not collect money for Assessments. Escrow is used to collect money for Homeowners Insurance and Property Taxes only. When you receive a bill for your HOA Assessments, remember it is your responsibility to pay them on time. Your Escrow account will NOT pay them.
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summer concert series When Fridays in June, 7-10pmJune 17th The Edge Band (Classic Country)June 24th Grateful Geezers (Blues, Soul, 70’s Funk & Classic Rock) Where Southdown Park (2950 Countryplace Parkway) Enjoy good music and food. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs.
Hurricane seminarWhen June 23, 6:30 – 8pmWhere Berry Miller Junior High, 3301 Manvel Road, Pearland, TX 77584
ceLebration FreedomWhen July 4th, 2011, 7pmWhere Pearland High School Stadium, 3775 S. Main, Pearland, TX 77581
Yard tipsThe following Lawn Care Schedule is from Teas Nursery.
This schedule is for St. Augustine Grass.
May/June/July
Sod or plug St. Augustine grass; water daily for first week, then twice weekly
May/June/July
De-thatch and core-aerate if required, while grass is actively growing; apply 1/4” of compost
June/July/Aug./ Sept.
Monitor for Chinch Bugs
June/July/August
Monitor for Grub Worms and treat while still in the larval stage (usually in July and August); water no more than twice weekly (1” with each
application)
The warmer weather also brings with it mosquitoes and fire ants. To protect against mosquitoes, please don’t leave standing water in your yard. Mosquitoes need standing water to lay their eggs. If you have a pool, keep it maintained. If you have a bird bath in your backyard, clean it out every couple of days. Don’t leave tarps outside or empty potting plants outside.
For more tips on mosquitoes, go to http://www.mosquitoes.org/backyard.html.
Fire ants are easily controlled using numerous fire ant control products available at Home Depot or Wal-Mart. The key to success against fire ants is to treat the entire yard, not just the mounds you see.
Have a yard tip to share? Send your tips to [email protected]. We’ll publish your tips (and give you credit) in our next newsletter.
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Southgatedoggie dos and doggie don’ts
Please practice responsible pet ownership. Keep your dog’s vaccinations up to date; keep them on a leash when outside; and always clean up after your pet. We’re animal lovers, too, and want to make sure our community is a safe and pleasant place for all of our residents.
neighborhood WatchHave you signed up for our Neighborhood Watch yet? It’s easy
to do and only takes about 1 minute. The sign-up link is available on our website.
new alarm ordinance and Procedures
On Feb. 22, 2010, the City of Pearland approved a new ordinance regarding alarm permits and false fees. Ordinance 569-3 became effective on May 1, 2010. Permits issued prior to Jan. 1, 2010, are no longer valid. Permit fees are $15 per year. If a Permit Hold has two or less false positives in a 12-month period, the permit registration fee is waived for the next year. For complete information and to apply for a new permit, please go to http://p2c.pearlandpd.com/crywolf.
Pearland town center construction
Pearland Town Center has begun another phase of development. The additional housing units that were planned and approved for the property are currently under construction. Sueba Construction, Inc. is building the mid-rise building units on two plots of land between the pavilion and the ring road. These buildings will add approximately 179 additional housing units.
Most of this work will take place during day light hours. However, when they pour their slabs, the work will begin before the sun comes up. Sueba’s product is typically very classy and attracts a higher-end renter.
save money on Homeowner’s insurance
Did you know you can save money on your homeowner’s insurance simply by living close to a fire station?
You’ll need to contact your insurance agent and let them know that Pearland Fire Station #5 has opened at 3100 Kirby. All of our homes are between 0.6 and 1.4 miles from this new firestation. Call your agent today to start saving money!
Wanted: volunteers & Foster Families!
Help Make a Difference in Our Community
Pet Hub Animal Rescue (www.pet-hub-rescue.org) is a 501c3 organization. We are an “Adoption Guarantee - No Kill” rescue in Pearland. Our mission is to rescue animals, provide temporary shelter, food, medical attention, and comfort to all abandoned, neglected and injured animals brought to us by the community or rescued from euthanasia; to restore lost animals to their owners or seek new homes for them, and to educate the public about the humane care of animals with a goal of reducing overpopulation.
In partnership with the Pearland Neighborhood Center (PNC), the Pet Hub Animal Rescue has also establish a Food Bank at PNC to help those during these difficult times to feed their animals in order to help keep families, including pets, together.
our voLunteer oPPortunities incLude:
• Fundraising (baking goods, preparing items for sale, contacting local companies)
• Volunteer Coordination (keeping volunteers up to date on events)
• Event Planning (arranging pet adoption days or other events)
• Fostering (caring for cats/kittens or dogs/puppies in your home until the animal finds a permanent home)
If you are interested in volunteering, adopting an animal, making a donation or joining our mailing list, please contact the Pet Hub Animal Rescue at 281-658-6946 or e-mail [email protected]. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at http://www.pet-hub-rescue.org.
contact us2800 E BroadwaySuite C, PMC 422Pearland, TX 77581www.pet-hub-rescue.org281-658-6946
cypress Fellowship offers coupon class
Learn to save serious money on groceries, at restaurants, and even at clothing stores. The Women’s Ministry of Cypress Fellowship will offer a class on “couponing” to the community on Sunday, April 10 2-4 pm. The cost is only $5 and includes class materials and refreshments! Contact Erica Ryan at [email protected] for more information!
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board of directors Meetings
The Southgate HOA Board of Directors meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Cervelle Model home in Southfork Subdivision from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. All homeowners are welcome to attend.
Pearland to install advanced Traffic Light System
The city of Pearland is hoping to reduce traffic congestion by installing an advanced traffic light system.
It’s planned for FM 518 between Kirby and FM 1128. Traffic can get really congested in and around the Highway 288 and 518 interchange and it stays that way through Silverlake.
The system will collect traffic data through the use of detection cameras and use the data to determine the amount of time a light stays red or green.
The project is expected to be completed in August.
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