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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2016

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Sugar Land area swimmer wins Olympics gold

Simone Manuel displays the American flag during the Olympics medal award ceremony.—USA Today.

Simone Manuel, 20, of Sugar Land, won gold in the women’s 100-meter freestyle Thursday night in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

“On the podium, she let tears stream down her face as the StarSpangled Banner played. Two nights later, Manuel added another medal to her haul, winning a silver in the women’s 50 free,” reports USA Today.

“This medal is not just for me, it’s for the African-Americans who have come before me and been an inspiration,” Manuel said afterward. “I hope I can be an inspiration to others so this medal is for those who come behind me and get into the sport and hopefully find the love and drive to get to this point.”

At the 2016 Rio Olympics, she won two gold and two silver medals: gold in the 100-meter freestyle and the 4x100-meter medley, and silver in the 50-meter freestyle and the 4x100-meter freestyle relay. In winning the 100-meter freestyle, she tied with Penny Oleksiak of Canada.

Simone Ashley Manuel was born on August 2, 1996 in Houston.

Simone Manuel’s parents are Marc Manuel and Sharron Manuel.

Simone spent much of her preparation swimming at her local club with the First Colony Swim Team. She has two older brothers and she started swimming at the age of five because she was inspired by them.She joined her first swim team at the age of eleven. Head coach, Alison Beebe, was her trainer throughout her early swimming career.

Simone graduated from Austin High School in Sugar Land, in 2014. In the year 2014, she accepted admission to Stanford University and is currently a part of the Stanford Cardinal women’s swimming team. She will be a sophomore this fall. She wants to major in communications.

Telfair Zoning Public Hearing rescheduled for Sept. 22

A public hearing on a zoning application for the Tract 5 property - an area located south of U.S. Highway 59 and east of University Boulevard - will be held on Sept. 22 instead of Sept.

13 as originally planned.

Newland Communities informed the City that more time was needed to address feedback provided by the Sugar Land Planning and Zoning Commission on July 28.

“The Planning and Zoning Commission has not acted on the rezoning application,” said Assistant City Manager Jim Callaway. “Based on comments received from Newland, the City does not anticipate that revisions will include any conventional multi-family (apartment) proposals. The hearing will mark the beginning of a long process and an opportunity for the community to make formal comments and present testimony to the Commission.”

Following the public hearing, the Commission will identify any additional work to be addressed prior to making a recommendation to the City Council. The Commission’s deliberation on the proposal will occur at a subsequent meeting.

The Commission will eventually make a recommendation to City Council. If the Commission recommends denial, a super-majority vote is required of City Council to approve the application.

Council will consider the Commission’s recommendation, public input and the City’s comprehensive plan in reaching a final decision. Once Newland’s revisions have been received, the City will finalize the hearing date and post legal notices for the public hearing.

“We encourage all interested citizens to participate in the hearing process,” said Callaway.

By SESHADRI KUMAR Fort Bend County Commissioners Court is proposing a 1.2 cent cut in the property tax rate for 2017.

The county is cutting the tax rate for a second a year in a row.

The current tax rate is 48.6 cents per $100 valuation and the proposed tax rate for next year is 47.4 cents.

To put the tax cut in perspective, the county tax rate in 1994 was 65.7 cents.

In 2003, it was 53.84 cents and the next big drop was in 2014, when the tax rate was fixed at 49.476 cents.

The county property tax base increased from $10 billion in 1994 to $60 billion in 2015.

In the same period, the population increased from 250,000 to more than 680,000. The popu-

lation in 2016 is estimated at 720,000.

Thanks to the increase in appraised values and creation of new tax base, despite the proposed tax cut, the county’s 2017 budget is estimated to be $346.8 million, marking an 8.7% increase over last year’s adopted budget.

Total revenues are anticipated to be $339.8 million including tax revenues of $276.4 million, this year. Last year’s 2016 total revenue was budgeted at $323.6 million including tax revenues of $264.07 million.

Fort Bend County also gives significant tax exemptions to homeowners • Homeowners exemption ~ 20% • and • Over 65 exemption ~ $100,000 • OR • Disabled Veteran exemption ~$100,000.

The 2017 budget included

hiring of 59 new employees, including 8 patrol deputies and 8 telecommunication officers in the sheriff’s department.

Addition of a Courts Administration Office, addition of an Associate County Court at Law and addition of an Associate District Court requires 15 additional staff.

The county plans to convert the HCC Sienna campus into a county annex and it will need 10 employees, while the EMS will have an additional medic unit with six employees.

A salary study determined that some policy groups (job categories) needed greater adjustment than others; therefore each policy group will be receiving a different increase.

The proposed increases range from 3.37% to 6.44% with the average increase being 4.69%.

Eleven Fort Bend ISD students join Discovery Center Kids’ Committee

The 2016-17 Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center Kids’ Committee (front row, from left) Lillie Webster, Benjamin Castano, Selah Coursey, Mehek Mathur, Tiffany Sellers, Mahira Mathur, Ellie Su, Krishna Bhadriraju; and (back row) Reid Richter, Ryan Jafri, Dominique Mallo, Hope Burford, HR Alexander Emanuel, Charlize Lopez and Evelyn Dravis of the Children’s Museum of Houston.

Fort Bend ISD is pleased to are also required to live in Fort Land Middle School – Dominque Mallo (6th grade). FBCDC Kids’ announce that 11 students, rep- Bend County.

Representing FBISD are: Aus- Committee members will meet resenting six District campuses, have been selected to serve on the tin Parkway Elementary – Reid three times a year to provide their Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Richter (5th grade); Cornerstone input on existing museum exCenter Kids’ Committee during Elementary – Mahira Mather, hibits and related programs, and Mehek Mather, Ellie Su (all 3rd help generate and test new exhibit the 2016-17 school year.

Representatives of the grade); Highlands Elementary – components.

They will also serve as mu14-member, inaugural commit- Hope Burford (5th grade), Lillie tee were selected based on their Webster (4th grade); Schiff Ele- seum ambassadors as they take willingness to communicate their mentary – HR Alexander Emanu- part in volunteer leadership and ideas, ability to work well on a el (3rd grade), Benjamin Castano outreach events (such as photo team, and interest in volunteering. (4th grade); Settlers Way Elemen- shoots, exhibit openings and celJoin the fun at the Rosenberg The committee members, who tary – Charlize Lopez (4th grade), ebrations) throughout Fort Bend Railroad Museum’s annual Fall range in ages 8-12 and grades 3-7, Ryan Jafri (5th grade); and Sugar County.

Fun Fest on Saturday, Sept. 17.

This year’s theme is “Brick-APalooza” and will feature the LEGO Brick Train World of Texas Brick Railroad (right) and a Texas LUG (LEGO Users Group) monorail exhibit plus hands-on brick stations for kids to gather, build and have fun. The event will also include trackless train rides, bouncy houses, face painting, a photo scavenger hunt, the Houston Area G Gaugers running trains on the garden railroad, a balloon artist and much, much more! The fun starts at 10 a.m. and goes on until 5 p.m. $5.

Admission for everyone 2 years and older; Children under 2 are Free. Visit www.rosenbergrrmuseum.org/. If you would like to volunteer for the event,contact event chair Brenda Cauthen at bcauthen1@gmail.com.

Brick-APalooza

MANGO PUNCH. Musical group Mango Punch will heat up the night at the Sienna Plantation Amphitheatre, 3777 Sienna Parkway, 7-10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23. Voted the Houston area’s “Best Latin Band” six years in a row by the Houston Music Press, Mango Punch’s sizzling blend of Top 40, salsa and rock is the perfect accompaniment to dinner and dancing under the stars. The event is free and open to the public. Food will be available for purchase and concertgoers are free to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

County cuts tax rate by 1.2 cents per $100 value

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NEWS

Jaime Brew and Brittany Rychlik

City of Sugar Land employees Brittany Rychlik and Jaime Brew, were among 45 court administrators, clerks, managers, and supervisors from municipal courts across Texas that graduated on Wednesday, August 10, from the Court Management Program (CMP) of the Institute for Court Management (ICM). ICM is the educational arm of the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) in Williamsburg, Virginia.

NCSC, founded in 1971, is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the administration of justice by providing leadership, research, technology, and education services to the state courts.

The program was co-sponsored by the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center in Austin (www.uncec.com).

Since 2000, over 500 court professionals from across the

Southwest Ob / Gyn Associates, LLP Welcomes Utsavi Shah, MD Dr. Utsavi Shah was born in Gujarat, India and moved to Houston with her family when she was a small child.

She has lived in Houston since that time and therefore, considers herself a native Texan. She knew from a young age that healthcare was her calling and has dedicated her life to the study of medicine. She attended Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions, where she graduated as valedictorian and was awarded a prestigious B.S./M.D. scholarship through Baylor College of Medicine.

She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Houston, graduating summa cum laude.

Dr. Shah then attended Baylor College of Medicine in the Dr. Utsavi Shah Texas Medical Center for her medical degree and remained at Baylor for her residency training as a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Shah has a special interest in high risk obstetrics and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and traveling. She resides in Sugar Land with her husband Ripal and their son Aiden and dog Zoey.

Dr. Shah will be joining our group of caring providers on August 15, 2016. Dr. Shah will practice both obstetrics and gynecology and is currently accepting appointments.

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Sugar Land court employees receive special certification United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands have achieved certification.

Rychlik is employed as the Deputy Court Administrator with the Sugar Land Municipal Court.

Prior to participation in the CMP final seminar on Purposes and Responsibilities of the court, Rychlik completed five core courses in court administration: Court Performance Standards, Fundamental Issues of Case flow Management, Managing Court Fi-

nancial Resources, Managing Human Resources, and Managing Technology.

Brew is employed as the Court Administrator with the Sugar Land Municipal Court.

Prior to participation in the CMP final seminar on Purposes and Responsibilities of the court, Brew completed five core courses in court administration: Court Performance Standards, Fundamental Issues of Case Flow Management, Managing Court Financial Resources, Managing

Human Resources, and Managing Technology.

The court administrators, clerks, managers, and supervisors completing the course of study were recognized in a ceremony held at the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin, Texas.

The certificates were presented in a ceremony by Presiding Judge Barbara Hervey of the Court of Criminal Appeals and Presiding Judge Ed Spillane of the College Station Municipal Court.

Tammy Patterson gets Distinguished Choral Excellence Award

Fort Bend ISD Assistant Director of Fine Arts, Tammy Patterson, is the recipient of the 2016 Choral Excellence Award, presented by the Texas Choral Directors Association (TCDA). Each year, TCDA presents awards of appreciation to deserving members of the association who have shown exceptional talents and dedication to their chosen profession through their contributions to choral music in Texas, mentoring efforts, continued advocacy for future choral organizations, and support of their colleagues and students.

Patterson is one of three award recipients this year. Honorees are nominated by their fellow TCDA members. Patterson received the award on July 23 at the association’s annual convention.

“This is a monumental achievement for Tammy and I am thrilled that the Texas Choral Directors Association has recognized her lifetime work as a choral music director and fine arts administrator,” said James Drew, FBISD Director of Fine Arts.

Prior to joining Fort Bend ISD’s Fine Arts team, Patterson worked as head choir director at the middle and high school level

Tammy Patterson and as a coordinator of secondary and Chamber Choir Festival.

During her tenure as coordimusic in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. Under her leadership as head cho- nator of secondary music, Cyral director at Jersey Village High Fair’s choral program received School, the choral program’s en- consistent superior ratings for rollment more than tripled, begin- performances at University Inning with 61 students and quickly terscholastic League contests and rising to more than 200 students. was recognized for having a high Her students also earned state percentage of students earn memrecognition at the TMEA conven- bership in all-state choir organition, the San Antonio Madrigal zations.

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News Fort Bend ISD to explore possibility of becoming “District of Innovation” Members of the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees learned more about the process of becoming a District of Innovation during a Special Meeting held August 8, 2016. The District of Innovation concept, passed by the 84th Texas Legislature, allows public school districts to access most flexibilities that are available to Texas’ open enrollment charter schools.

To receive the designation, each public school district is required to follow specific procedures for adoption, including the creation of an innovation plan, community input and approval by the locally elected Board of Trustees.

During the August 8 meeting, FBISD Chief of Staff and Strategic Planning, Beth Martinez, presented Board members

information about the steps that would be taken, should Board members choose to initiate the process with the adoption of a Board resolution.

“This designation would provide flexibility that is specific to – and created by – our very own Fort Bend ISD community,” said Martinez.

“Allowable exemptions include the length of the school day, the state’s uniform school start date, class size, and educator certification… just to name a few. Should our Board of Trustees decide to proceed, we will hold listening meetings with our community in the fall of 2016 to gather feedback about FBISD’s challenges, opportunities, and strengths with which we have to build upon in Fort Bend ISD. What our

innovation plan includes and the exemptions we are pursuing would be determined in a collaborative effort involving the community, a Strategic Planning Committee, and our Board of Trustees.”

Following the August 8 discussion, trustees will be asked to consider a resolution to initiate the process on August 15. Pending Board approval of the resolution, staff will conduct community information meetings regarding the District of Innovation designation and process, and the Board will schedule a public hearing to gather community feedback before considering whether to undertake a possible eightmonth process to develop the District of Innovation plan.

Literacy Council hosts ‘Grown-up Spelling Bee’ on Sept. 8 The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County’s 7th Annual Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee is around the corner!

There’s a buzz around Fort Bend County for the Literacy Council’s 7th Annual Great Grown-Up Spelling. The event, presented by CenterPoint Energy, will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2016 from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Constellation Field. This year’s Grown-Up Spelling Bee is co-chaired by Holly Kaminga and Lawren Eckhardt.

Bee Teams are sold out, but we do have opportunities to volunteer and sponsor by Sponsoring a Word to be used during the Spelling Bee or a A-Bee-C Letter honoring a special person or your business. Words are $200, Letters

are $100. We also have Food and Beverage Underwriter opportunities available. Volunteer Opportunities for the Spelling Bee include day of set-up, night of activities of raffle ticket sales, registration, assisting with the Hive Dive and evening breakdown. To sign up for a volunteer shift, contact your fellow league member and Literacy Council Development Assistant, Fallon Moody at fmoody@ftbendliteracy.org or 281-240-8181.

Spectator tickets are available for $50 and will include dinner. Watch your neighbors, co-workers and friends compete against one another to win a coveted spot in the “Honey Hall of Fame!”

Raffle tickets are also available for your chance to win

an iPad Mini, Vera Bradley leather bag, or a Yeti Cooler!

Tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20.

Winners will be announced at the Bee but you not need to be present to win.

In addition to the Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee, the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County will celebrate Literacy Awareness month in September. Our mission is to improve family, community and professional lives through adult literacy education. The Literacy Council’s programs are available to any adult, age 18 and older, who has the desire to improve their station in life. For more information, please visit ftbendliteracy.org or contact the Literacy Council at 281.240.8181.

NOTICE OF 2016 TAX YEAR PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT A tax rate of $0.016000 per $100 valuation has been proposed by the governing body of Fort Bend County Drainage District.

PROPOSED TAX RATE

$0.016000 per $100

PRECEDING YEAR’S TAX RATE $0.021000 per $100 EFFECTIVE TAX RATE

$0.019753 per $100

The effective tax rate is the total tax rate needed to raise the same amount of property tax revenue for Fort Bend County Drainage District from the same properties in both the 2015 tax year and the 2016 tax year.

YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE RATES CAN BE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS: property tax amount= (rate) x (taxable value of your property)/100

For assistance or detailed information about tax calculations, please contact: Patsy Schultz, Fort Bend County Drainage Tax Assessor-Collector 1317 Eugene Heimann Circle

NOTICE OF 2016 TAX YEAR PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR CITY OF SUGAR LAND A tax rate of $0.31595 per $100 valuation has been proposed for adoption by the governing body of the City of Sugar Land. This rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback tax rate, state law requires that two public hearings be held by the governing body before adopting the proposed tax rate.

The governing body of the City of Sugar Land proposes to use revenue attributable to the tax rate increase for the purpose of implementing voter approved park bonds and support increased cost of providing services.

PROPOSED TAX RATE PRECEDING YEAR’S TAX RATE EFFECTIVE TAX RATE ROLLBACK TAX RATE

$0.31595 per $100 $0.31595 per $100 $0.30454 per $100 $0.32748 per $100

The effective tax rate is the total tax rate needed to raise the same amount of property tax revenue for City of Sugar Land from the same properties in both the 2015 tax year and the 2016 tax year.

The rollback tax rate is the highest tax rate that City of Sugar Land may adopt before voters are entitled to petition for an election to limit the rate that may be approved to the rollback rate.

YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE RATES CAN BE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS: Property tax amount = (rate) x (taxable value of your property)/100 For assistance or detailed information about tax calculations, please contact: Donna Svatek, Compliance Manager 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas 77479 281-275-2782 dsvatek@sugarlandtx.gov www.sugarlandtx.gov You are urged to attend and express your views at the following public hearings on the proposed tax rate: First Hearing: August 23, 2016, 5:30 p.m., Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas 77479.

Second Hearing: September 6, 2016, 6:00 p.m., Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas 77479.

NOTICE OF 2016 TAX YEAR PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND A tax rate of $0.458000 per $100 valuation has been proposed for adoption by the governing body of Fort Bend County General Fund. This rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback tax rate, and state law requires that two public hearings be held by the governing body before adopting the proposed tax rate.

The governing body of Fort Bend County General Fund proposes to use revenue attributable to the tax rate increase for the purpose of funding additional courts authorized by the state of Texas, increased operations and maintenance costs of Health and Human Services, Law enforcement and other ancillary services required by the rapidly growing population in Fort Bend County.

PROPOSED TAX RATE $0.458000 per $100 PRECEDING YEAR’S TAX RATE $0.465000 per $100 EFFECTIVE TAX RATE $0.440627 per $100 ROLLBACK TAX RATE $0.480362 per $100 The effective tax rate is the total tax rate needed to raise the same amount of property tax revenue for Fort Bend County General Fund from the same properties in both the 2015 tax year and the 2016 tax year.

The rollback tax rate is the highest tax rate that Fort Bend County General Fund may adopt before voters are entitled to petition for an election to limit the rate that may be approved to the rollback rate.

YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE RATES CAN BE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS: property tax amount= (rate) x (taxable value of your property)/100 For assistance or detailed information about tax calculations, please contact: Patsy Schultz, Fort Bend County General Fund Tax Assessor-Collector 1317 Eugene Heimann Circle Richmond, TX 77469 281-341-3735 Patsy.Schultz@fortbendcountytx.gov fortbendcountytx.gov

Richmond, TX 77469 281-341-3735 Patsy.Schultz@fortbendcountytx.gov fortbendcountytx.gov

You are urged to attend and express your views at the following public hearings on the proposed tax rate: First Hearing: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 5:30 PM at the Fort Bend County Court House, 401 Jackson Street, Richmond, TX 77469.

Second Hearing: Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 1:00 PM at the Fort Bend County Court House, 401 Jackson Street, Richmond, TX 77469.

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING HOURS FOR SCHOOL ZONES

The City of Sugar Land City Council on August 02, 2016 adopted on second consideration City of Sugar Land Ordinance No. 2059: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING THE OPERATING HOURS FOR SCHOOL ZONES Any person found guilty of violating this ordinance will be fined not more than $500.00 for each offense.

Said ordinance is available in the Office of City Secretary, City of Sugar Land, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, (281) 275-2730, and may be examined between the hours of 8:00 o’clock a.m. and 5:00 o’clock p.m., Monday through Friday.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

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CONSTABLE’S NOTICE 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 JULY 1, 2016 in cause numbered 13DCV-207099 styled First Colony Community Services Association, Inc.. vs. SONYA C. DAVIS, in which a judgment was rendered on SEPT 17, 2013 in favor of First Colony Community Services Association, Inc. for the sum of Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars and Thirty Cents ($7995.30); 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 July 26, 2016 and will on Sept 6, 2016 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 of Sonya C. Davis to and in the following described Real Property

FBISD gets ‘exemplary’ accountability rating Fort Bend ISD has posted the results of the 2016 Community and Student Engagement (CaSE) ratings on the District’s website, www.fortbendisd.com.

Under House Bill 5, passed by the 83rd Texas Legislature, all public school districts are required to evaluate their performance in regard to community and student engagement. Districts must assign one of four performance ratings from exemplary to unacceptable.

Results of the 2016 parent climate survey are just one of the factors that determined the 2016 CaSE ratings for the District and its 71 campuses.

To calculate ratings, a District committee established a set of indicators for each performance area, and the District and campus rating was determined by the percentage of indicators met in each area.

Data was collected from campuses, program directors, the 2016 parent climate survey, and the District’s student information system.

Overall, Fort Bend ISD was rated Exemplary in the 2016 CaSE Ratings and received a “yes” for compliance.

Of the District’s 71 campuses, 61 percent were rated “ExFORT BEND

2016 TEA Accountability Ratings Fort Bend ISD received the rating of “Met Standard” in the 2016 State Accountability Ratings, with 69 of its 71 campuses also receiving the designation assigned to campuses and charter schools statewide.

As part of the annual Accountability Ratings, all public schools and charters are assigned labels of “Met Standard” or “Improvement Required.”

Under the 2016 State Accountability System, campuses are rated on four indexes, including Student Achievement, Student Progress, Closing Performance Gaps, and, at the high school level, Postsecondary Readiness.

Student progress at Willowridge High School continued to improve during the 2015-16 school year, resulting in a rating of “Met Standard.”

A former “Improvement Required” campus in the 2015-16 school year, Willowridge High School has exited the state’s intervention process as a result of meeting accountability standards for two consecutive years.

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LOT Eight(8), IN BLOCK THREE(3) OF HERITAGE COLONY,SECTION ONE(1) AN ADDITION, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE 1437/A AND 1437/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS FOR FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4815 LAKE CREEK CIRCLE MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § By virtue of an Order of Sale dated June 21, 2016, delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the 240th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of Waterside Estates Community Association , Inc plaintiff, and against Samuel A. Osei and Polly A. Osei., defendants, in Cause No. 13-DCV209124, for the sum of Nine-ThousandFour-Hundred –Forty Four- Dollars and 11/100’s ($9,442.11), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 7th day of July, 2016, at 11:00 AM, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of Samuel A. Osei and Polly A. Osei, defendant(s), to-wit: LOT 34, BLOCK 2 , OF WATERSIDE ESTATES,SECTION 3 AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,UNDER SLIDE NO. 1951/B, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF and on September 6, 2016, being the first Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m., at 301 JACKSON ST, FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG RICHMOND TX. I will offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of Samuel A. Osei and Polly A.Osei, defendants, in and to said property.

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emplary,” 27 percent were rated “Recognized,” and 13 percent were rated “Acceptable.”

District administrators shared the 2016 CaSE Ratings with campus administrators in June to help principals set their campus goals for the upcoming year.

“Fort Bend ISD is dedicated to being a collaborative organization, and so we appreciate that our parents factor into the District’s CaSE rating. We are excited to receive an overall “Exemplary” rating, as it reaffirms the work of our 10,000 employees who are dedicated to fulfilling our mission to inspire and equip all students to pursue a future beyond what they can imagine. The ratings also show areas where we – and our campuses – have opportunities to improve,” said Charles Dupre, FBISD Superintendent of Schools.

As required, the District’s overall performance, as well as the performances of campuses, are evaluated in the areas of Fine Arts, Wellness and Physical Education, Community and Parental Involvement, 21st Century Workforce Development (High school only), Second Language Acquisition Programs, Digital Learning Environment, Dropout Prevention Strategies (high school only), Gifted and Talent program, and Compliance with

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Under the current state accountability system, a campus must meet state standards for two consecutive years before it exits the Texas Education Agency required intervention process.

McAuliffe Middle School, which was previously rated “Improvement Required,” also saw progress during the 2016 ratings and earned a Met Standard rating. The campus will continue to engage in the state’s intervention process for the 2016-17 school year.

“In Fort Bend ISD, we strongly believe that student performance on a single test -on a single day -- does not accurately capture the complexities of our work. Still, in order to truly enable all students to reach their full potential, we know that we must be able to meet each student’s individual needs at every one of our campuses,” said Dupre.

“The 2016 Accountability results are encouraging, as they demonstrate that our efforts to differentiate instruction and improve learning are working at some campuses. The results also reinforce the importance of allocating additional resources at two of our most challenged schools.”

To improve instructional efforts and help students achieve, Fort Bend ISD is introducing the EDGE (Educators Dedicated to Growing Excellence) instructional model at Briargate and Ridgemont Elementary in the 2016-17 school year. The innovative learning experience is designed to result in improved student achievement and consists of a holistic approach to student achievement, while also offering teachers the opportunity to grow professionally and develop as leaders.

1.2 inches of added rear-seat legroom. In front, new ultrathin front roof pillars enable class-leading forward visibility. Trunk space has been increased by 2.6 cubic feet and has a lower lift-over height, larger opening and wider and taller cargo area. Civic Sedan EX and higher trims have a 60/40 split/folding rear seat.

The 2016 Civic sedan offers customers more premium features that include automatic climate control, auto-up/ down front-power windows, an electronic parking brake with brake hold and walkaway auto door locks. Also, depending upon trim, heated side mirrors, remote engine start rain-sensing wipers, heated front seats and heated outboard rear seats, an eightway power driver’s seat, a four-way power front passenger’s seat and an adjustable driver’s seat thigh support are also included.

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I have levied upon the below listed property on July 6, 2016 and will on Sept 6 2016 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 of Michael E. Anderson to and in the following described Real Property LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWO 2, OF OAK LAKE ESTATES SECTION THREE 3 AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 1460/B, OF THE 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 VILLAGE OF OAK LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG, 1ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM , 301 JACKSON, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: SEPT 6, 2016 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: SGT M. KUTACH TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS

BID 16-108 – FLOORING FOR JUVENILE PROBATION FACILITY A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 8:00 AM (CST). The pre-bid conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Facility located at 122 Golfview Drive, Richmond, Texas 77469. All bidders are encouraged to attend. This is the only day and time for a site visit to take measurements.

The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County will conduct two public hearings on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2017 Budget for Fort Bend Drainage District. The Public Hearings will be held before the Commissioners Court at: TIME/DATE: 5:30 PM MONDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 AND 1:00 PM TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 PLACE: COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, 2ND FLOOR, RICHMOND, TEXAS All interested persons have the right to give written and oral comments and to ask questions about the proposed budgets.

The proposed budgets will be filed for public inspection at the Office of the County Clerk (Research Dept.), 301 Jackson Street, Richmond, Texas between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday and Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday beginning Tuesday, September 06, 2016. The proposed budget will also be posted on the County’s website at www.fortbendcountytx.gov beginning Tuesday, September 06, 2016.

RFP 16-104 – DATA CENTER COLOCATION SERVICES SOLUTION Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED FY 2017 BUDGET FOR FORT BEND COUNTY The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County will conduct two public hearings on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2017 Budget for Fort Bend County. The Public Hearings will be held before the Commissioners Court at: TIME/DATE: 5:30 PM MONDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 AND 1:00 PM TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 PLACE: COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, 2ND FLOOR, RICHMOND, TEXAS All interested persons have the right to give written and oral comments and to ask questions about the proposed budgets.

The proposed budgets will be filed for public inspection at the Office of the County Clerk (Research Dept.), 301 Jackson Street, Richmond, Texas between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday and Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday beginning Tuesday, September 06, 2016. The proposed budget will also be posted on the County’s website at www.fortbendcountytx.gov beginning Tuesday, September 06, 2016.

City of Missouri City

LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m.

City of Missouri City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m.

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request by Stan Winter, Jones | Carter, to rezone an approximate 95.31 acre tract of land from SD, Suburban district to PD, Planned Development district to allow for single family residences and associated amenities; and to the extent such rezoning deviates from the Future Land Use and Character map of the Comprehensive Plan, to provide for an amendment therefrom.

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

Proposals will be received in the Office 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 25, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office 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 specified time will be returned unopened. All addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Unit pricing required; payment will be by check. Bonds are required.

SITE LOCATION: The subject site is located north of the Newpoint Estates residential subdivision, south and west of the Creekmont residential subdivision.

SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The subject site can be described as being an approximate 95.31 acre tract of land situated in the Moses Shipman League, A-86, Fort Bend County, Texas, being out of that certain called 358.1824 acre tract of land as described in deed and recorded in County Clerk’s file number 9409260 of the Official Public Records of Real Property of Fort Bend County, Texas.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Additional information and a map of the subject site are available for review at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call 281-403-8600 or email the Development Services Department-Planning Division at planning@missouricitytx.gov for further information.

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PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request by Christina MaKatura to amend the regulations and restrictions of PD, Planned Development District #62 to allow for the location of a rental car facility with associated automobile parking lot and preparation area; and to the extent such rezoning deviates from the Future Land Use and Character map of the Comprehensive Plan, to provide for an amendment therefrom.

SITE LOCATION: PD #62 is located southwest of the intersection of State Highway 6 and the Fort Bend Parkway. PD #62 contains a shopping center anchored by a Kroger grocery store and containing certain businesses including a Wells Fargo and Chase bank and several restaurants including a Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen, a Burger King, a Russo’s New York Pizzeria, and a Subway.

SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The subject site can be described as being all of the Fort Bend Town Center subdivision recorded by instrument number 20080015 in the Official Records of Fort Bend County, Texas; and being an approximate 0.65 acre tract of land in the Moses Shipman Survey, A-86, Fort Bend County, Texas, recorded in Fort Bend County Clerk File No. 2007024530 as Public Access and Utility Easement No. 2; and being an approximate 0.22 acre tract of land in the Moses Shipman’s Survey, A-86, Fort Bend County, Texas, recorded in Fort Bend County File No. 2007024530 as Public Access and Utility Easement No. 3.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Additional information and a map of the subject site are available for review at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call 281-403-8600 or email the Development Services Department-Planning Division at planning@missouricitytx.gov for further information.

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LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Proposals will be received in the Office 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, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office 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 specified time will be returned unopened. CDs are available in the Purchasing Agent’s Office. All addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

RFP 16-107 – CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR CORNERS COMMUNITY CENTER A Pre-RFP conference with site visit will be conducted on Thursday, August 25, 2016 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. A site visit will commence immediately following. All vendors are encouraged to attend. This is the only date and time vendors will be permitted to complete a site visit.

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All addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED FY 2017 BUDGET FOR FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT

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CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 240TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on JUNE 16, 2016 in cause numbered 15-DCV225409 styled VILLAGE OF OAK LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC. vs.

MICHAEL E. ANDERSON, in which a judgment was rendered on JANUARY 21, 2016 in favor of VILLAGE OF OAK LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC. for the sum of Five Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Five Dollars and Sixty Four Cents ($5665.64); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ.

duction in cabin air leaks. Cabin quietness is also improved with a flush-mounted acoustic glass windshield, more tightly sealed engine compartment and triple-sealed doors.

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gressive face and bulging wheel arches. The new Civic’s more premium character is also highlighted by its available LED exterior lighting.

Despite its larger size, the new Civic is 68 pounds lighter, while new body-sealing techniques result in a 58 percent re-

higher trims come equipped with a new seven-inch display audio touchscreen with a higher resolution Android-based operating system. Civic incorporates the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto platforms.

It also delivers more powerful audio systems and expanded options, including SiriusXM Radio, Pandora compatibility and HD Radio. Civic LX trims feature a 160-watt, four-speaker sound system and five-inch LCD screen for control of audio functions.

The EX and EX-L trims have a 180-watt system, eightspeaker system and uses the new seven-inch display audio touchscreen as the nerve center for audio and climate control.

The new-line-topping Touring trim features a 450-watt, 10-speaker audio system integrated with display audio.

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By BARBARA FULENWIDER The 2016 Civic sedan is a new-from-the-ground-up redesign of America’s most popular compact car and has a suggested retail price starting at $18,640 – an increase of $150 from the 2015 models.

This year’s Honda Civic features two more powerful and fuel-efficient engines: Civic LX and EX trims are powered by a 2.0-liter, portinjected DOHC i-VTEC inline four-cylinder engine producing 158 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 138 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,200 rpm and is mated to either a six-speed manual (LX trim only) or continuously variable automatic transmission.

The Civic EX-T, EX-L and Touring trims are powered by a 1.5-liter, direct-injected DOHC turbo inline fourcylinder engine producing 174 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 162 lb.-ft. of torque from 1,800 to 5,500 rpm and is mated to an all-new continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The EPA fuel-economy ratings are 31/city and 41/ highway for models equipped with the 2.0-liter engine and CVT, 27/city and 40/highway for the 2.0L with manual transmission and 31/42 mpg for models equipped with the 1.5-liter turbo.

Design and engineering highlights of the 2016 Civic sedan include new styling, larger platform, more rigidity, lightweight body, more room and premium features. A new optional package includes collision mitigation braking system, lane keeping assist and road departure warning and adds adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow.

More optional features include heated front and rear seats, automatic climate control, remote engine start and eight-way power driver’s seat and advanced connected-car capabilities.

The 2016 Honda Civic sedan is the first in a series of new 10th-generation Civic variants that will include a sedan, coupe, sports-minded Si models, a five-door hatchback and the first-ever Civic TypeR model for the U.S. market.

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$209,000 City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE

THIS IS A MANDATED PUBLICATION OF THE LEGAL NOTICE CLOSING DATE OF August 30, 2016 AT 2:00 pm.

Request for Statement of Qualifications Engineering Services-Materials Testing RSQ # 17-051 Responses must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the RSQ name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. RSQ’s must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. RSQ’s marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified.

Responses are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers on August 30, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

Until final award of the Contract, the OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive irregularities or technicalities, to re-advertise, or proceed to do the Work otherwise when in the best interests of the OWNER. No bid may be withdrawn during the 60 days following the bid opening date.

City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE THIS IS A MANDATED PUBLICATION OF THE LEGAL NOTICE CLOSING DATE OF August 30, 2016 AT 2:00 p.m.

Request for Proposal for Printing Services for City-Wide Newsletter RFP # 17-052 Printing Services Responses 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. RFP’s must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. RFP’s marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified.

Responses are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers on August 30, 2016 at 2:00 pm.

Until final award of the Contract, the OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive irregularities or technicalities, to re-advertise, or proceed to do the Work otherwise when in the best interests of the OWNER. No bid may be withdrawn during the 60 days following the bid opening date. RFP 7-052 is posted for the duration, including any Addenda, at http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us/.

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office 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 25, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened.

All addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office 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, SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened.

All addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

BID 17-008 – HVAC MAINTENANCE FOR LIBRARIES

BID 17-005 – FIRE & SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM SERVICES

Lump sum pricing and unit pricing required; payment will be by check.

Bonds are not required.

Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check. Bonds are not required.

Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

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Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: PNVTPV TRUST UNKNOWN NOTICE: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being September 12, 2016 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building.

The case is presently pending before the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on November 02, 2015. It bears cause number 15- DCV-227561 and is styled: Frank Villagomez vs The Clay-Teeks Company, L.c., Larry D Cattell, Lydia Cattell, Marlin R Musselman, Janet Musselman, Blue Ridge Landfill Tx., LP, William E Edrington, Jr. The name and address of the attorney for the plaintiff or petitioner is: AMANDA ALLISON CATLIN FIDELITY NATIONAL LAW GROUP .

5151 BELTLINE ROAD SUITE 410 DALLAS TX 75254 972-812-6550 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: FRANK VILLAGOMEZ IS THE OWNER OF A 32 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 6234 MCHARD ROAD HOUSTON TEXAS 77053 (THE “VILLAGOMEZ PROPERTY”) VIA GENERAL WARRANTY DEED RECORD JUNE 11 , 2009. THE VILLAGOMEZ PROPERTY IS A LANDLOCKED PARCEL WITH NO ACCESS TO A PUBLIC ROAD. FRANK VILLAGOMEZ NEEDS A LEGAL MEANS OF ACCESSING THE VILLAGOMEZ PROPERTY IN ORDER TO ENTER HI LAND. ONE OF THE MR. VILLAGOMEZ’S OPTIONS FOR ACCESS TO HIS PROPERTY IS THROUGH PROPERTY OWNED BY DEFENDANT PNVTPV TRUST (“PNVTPV”). PNVTPV IS THE OWNER OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND COMPRISING 10 ACRES OUT OF THE THOMAS W. THOMPSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 335, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE DEED TO PNVTPV RECORDED UNDER FILE NO. 20083680 OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY. FRANK VILLAGOMEZ SEEKS AN EASEMENT THROUGH THE PROPERTY OWNED BY PNVTPV. If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 29th day of July, 2016.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County, Texas

By Deputy District Clerk Debra Elizondo 281-344-3959

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Katy ISD Elem No. 38 (MayDell Jenks Elementary), for placement of school zone signs, Precinct 3.

The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

SOLD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the revised traffic control plan for Lamar Consolidated ISD schools to change the school zone speed limit times to accommodate changed bell schedules, Precinct 1, 3 and 4.

The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

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 8th day of July, 2016 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL vs. LEWIS GEORGE KEIM, JR., ET AL in Cause # 15-DCV -228664 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0 ‘ Clock AM on the 6th day of September, 2016, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 30 I Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 8126020030030907 LOT THREE (3), BLOCK THREE (3) OF SIENNA POINT, SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NOS. 1682/B, 1683/A, 1683/B, 1684/A AND 1684/B OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 28th day of July, 2016, as the property of LEWIS GEORGE KEIM JR MARITZA GUZMAN KEIM to satisfy a judgment amounting to $10,323.22, 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; SIENNA PLANTATION LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, 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 28th day of July, 2016.

CONSTABLE R.L. Ramirez Precinct One Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Deputy Pedro Soto, #1114

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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 8th day of July, 2016 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT # 158 VS. SHIREEN M. MAHMOUD in Cause # 15-DCV -227113 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of September, 2016, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 6468010030290901 LOT TWENTY-NINE (29), IN BLOCK THREE (3), OF RIVERS MIST SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF IN PLAT NO. 20060288 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 28th day of July, 2016, as the property of SHIREEN MAHMOUD to satisfy a judgment amounting to satisfy a judgment amounting to $18,092.27, 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 COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT # 158, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, LAMAR CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 28th day of July, 2016.

CONSTABLE R.L. Ramirez Precinct One Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Deputy Pedro Soto, #1114

NOTICE TO BIDDERS CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR CITY FACILITIES

The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for performing all work required for the following project in the City: BID NO. 2016-07: CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR CITY FACILITIES BIDDER’S NAME, ADDRESS, AND DUE DATE Specifications and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com.

Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 25, 2016, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered For questions contact Jason Poscovsky CPPB, Contracts Manager jposcovsky@ sugarlandtx.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 18, 2016.

The City will award the contract and give notice of the award within 60 calendar days after the opening date and time.

City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE THIS IS A MANDATED PUBLICATION OF THE LEGAL NOTICE CLOSING DATE OF August 30, 2016 AT 2:00 p.m.

RSQ for Administrative Support-Storm Water Management to be Effective October 1, 2016 RSQ # 17-054 Administrative Support-Storm Water Management Responses must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the RSQ name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. RSQ’s must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. RSQ’s marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified.

Responses are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers on August 30, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

Until final award of the Contract, the OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive irregularities or technicalities, to re-advertise, or proceed to do the Work otherwise when in the best interests of the OWNER. No bid may be withdrawn during the 60 days following the bid opening date. RSQ 17-054 is posted for the duration, including any Addenda, at http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us/.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Cinco Ranch Northwest, Section 17, Precinct 3.

The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 19TH day of JULY, 2016 by the 434TH DISTRICT Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 15-DCV-228701 in favor of the Plaintiff- FIRETHORNE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,772.43 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 3RD day of AUGUST, 2016, 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) -JOSHUA R. WHITFIL had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2016 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: 2518 FIRECREST DRIVE, KATY, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77494, ALSO KNOWN AS FIRETHORNE, SECTION 3, BLOCK 1, LOT 8 ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $306,690.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: SERGEANT JOHN MORALES Deputy Constable #1307

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 8th day of July, 2016 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY VS. IDA MARIE GARZA GARZA PEREZ, ET AL in Cause# 13-DCV204529 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at I 0:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of September, 2016, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 3150000070105907 A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 0.435 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF BLOCK 7 OF THE TOWN OF FRESNO IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOUME 2, PAGE 5 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN A DEED FROM KATHERTNE G. GARZA TO IDA MARIE GARZA PEREZ DATED APRIL 28, 2004 AND RECORDED UNDER CLERK’S FILE NO. 2004052499 IN THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF REAL PROPERTY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 28th day of July, 2016, as the property of IDA MARIE GARZA PEREZ, HOMER GARZA, JR., STATE OF TEXAS, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, ADELA WARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, HOMER GARZA to satisfy a judgment amounting to $15,185.45, 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 FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT #01, 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 28th day of July, 2016.

CONSTABLE R.L. Ramirez Precinct One Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Deputy Pedro Soto, #1114

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 20TH day of JULY, 2016 by the 434TH DISTRICT Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 15DCV-227224 in favor of the PlaintiffGRAND MISSION HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,246.60 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 3RD day of AUGUST, 2016, 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) - TARITA R. HALLEY had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2016 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 TWENTY (20) IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF GRAND MISSION, SECTION SEVEN (7), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20040184 OF THE MAP AND/ OR PLAT OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 19111 HEATHER SPRINGS LN, RICHMOND, TX 77407 ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $138,130. 00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 15TH day of JULY, 2016 by the 434TH DISTRICT Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 15-DCV227612 in favor of the Plaintiff - MILLS POINTE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,682.58 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 3RD day of AUGUST, 2016, 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)- LAURA HAUSEN AND JEFFREY HAUSEN had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2016 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 TWENTY-SIX (26), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF MILLS POINTE, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20040090 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $222,160.00

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: SERGEANT JOHN MORALES Deputy Constable #1307

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: SERGEANT JOHN MORALES Deputy Constable #1307

Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

INDEPENDENT • AUGUST 17, 2016 • Page 7

FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS This notice of proposed salaries and allowances for Fort Bend County elected officials during Fiscal Year 2017 is pursuant to section 152.013 of the Texas Local Government Code. The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court will consider increasing the salaries of certain elected officials at regular session of the Court which will meet at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2016 in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Fort Bend County Courthouse. The Elected Officials and their present and proposed salaries are listed as follows:

Elected Officials' Proposed Salaries FY2017

Elected Officials County Judge Commissioner, Pct 1 Commissioner, Pct 2 Commissioner, Pct 3 Commissioner, Pct 4 Sheriff County Attorney Tax Assessor/Collector County Clerk District Clerk County Treasurer Justice of the Peace, Pct 1, Pl 1 Justice of the Peace, Pct 1, Pl 2 Justice of the Peace, Pct 2 Justice of the Peace, Pct 3 Justice of the Peace, Pct 4 Constable, Pct 1 Constable, Pct 2 Constable, Pct 3* Constable, Pct 4

Adopted 2016 Annual Salary $127,231 $121,172 $121,172 $121,172 $121,172 $127,231 $121,172 $118,143 $118,143 $118,143 $115,114 $106,026 $106,026 $106,026 $106,026 $106,026 $ 98,453 $ 98,453 $ 98,453 $ 98,453

Proposed 2017 Juvenile Drainage Annual Board Board 2017 Proposed Salary Supp.

Supp. Longevity Change $131,519 $7,200 $2,400 $240 3.37% $125,256 $2,400 $0 3.37% $125,256 $2,400 $960 3.37% $125,256 $2,400 $600 3.37% $125,256 $2,400 $480 3.37% $131,519 $0 3.37% $125,256 $120 3.37% $122,125 $1,140 3.37% $122,125 $0 3.37% $122,125 $600 3.37% $118,993 $0 3.37% $109,599 $0 3.37% $109,599 $0 3.37% $109,599 $840 3.37% $109,599 $0 3.37% $109,599 $0 3.37% $101,770 $0 3.37% $101,770 $660 3.37% $101,770 $285 3.37% $101,770 $0 3.37%

Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 134D will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2016 on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at 9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1100, Houston, Texas 77046. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

FOR the proposal:

R. Hernandez, S. Owen, M. Fields, and G. L. Rhodes

AGAINST the proposal:

(None)

PRESENT and not voting:

(None)

ABSENT:

M. Airhart

The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.

Total tax rate (per $100 of value) Difference in rates per $100 of value Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) Average appraised value General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions) Average taxable value Tax on average residence homestead Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) and percentage of increase (+/-)

Last Year* $ 1.000/$100

This Year* $ 1.000/$100

(Adopted)

(Proposed)

-$0.000/$100 -0.0000% $0

$0

$0 $0 $0

$0 $0 $0 $0,00 0.0000%

*There are NO residential homes in this district as of 01/01/2016.

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under

*NOTE: Longevity for Constable, Pct. 3 is prorated for October 1 - December 31. A new official will be in office January 1, 2017 and will not receive longevity.

Section 49.236(d), Water Code.

**NOTE: Longevity pay for Elected Officials was terminated effective October 1, 2007. All officials holding office on that date were "grandfathered" at the amount they then received, and newly elected officials will not receive longevity.

Questions or comments regarding this notice can be directed to Esther Buentello Flores at the tax office at (281) 499-1223.

Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate

Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate

The Fort Bend County Municipal Management District No. 1 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2016 on Thursday,September 8, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at 198 Kempner Street, Sugar Land Texas. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

The FORT BEND COUNTY M.U.D. #48 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2016 on September 8, 2016 at 11:30 am at 16555 Southwest Freeway #200, Sugar Land, Texas 77479. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

FOR the proposal:

R. Garza, D. Daniel, D. Adolph & S. Espinosa

AGAINST the proposal:

(None)

PRESENT and not voting:

(None)

ABSENT:

S. Orsak

The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.

Total tax rate (per $100 of value)

Last Year* $0.45/$100 (Adopted)

Difference in rates per $100 of value Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) Average appraised value General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions) Average taxable value Tax on average residence homestead Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) and percentage of increase (+/-)

This Year* $ 0.45/$100

FOR the proposal:

Victoria L. Burns, Donna Giblin, Jane E. Rotramel, and Megan Robertson

AGAINST the proposal:

None

PRESENT and not voting:

None

ABSENT:

Janie M. Guzman

The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.

Last Year

This Year

(Proposed)

Total tax rate (per $100 of value)

-$0.000/$100 -0.0000%

$ 0.98000/$100

$ 0.98000/$100

Adopted

$0

$0

$0 $0 $0

$0 $0 $0 $0,00 0.0000%

*There are NO residential homes in this district as of 01/01/2016.

Difference in rates per $100 of value Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) Average appraised residence homestead value General homestead exemptions available (excluding 65 years of age or older or disabled person’s exemptions) Average residence homestead taxable value Tax on average residence homestead Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) and percentage of increase (+/-)

Proposed

$0.000/$100 0.000% $182,789 $196,595

$0 $182,789 $1,791.33

$0 $196,595 $1,926.63 $135.30 7.55%

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.

Questions or comments regarding this notice can be directed to Esther Buentello Flores at the tax office at (281) 499-1223.

Bob Leared, Tax Assessor-Collector 713-932-9011

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Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate

Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 136 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2016 on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 11:45 a.m. at the offices of Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP located at 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77027. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 137 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2016 on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m., at the offices of Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP located at 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77027. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

FOR the proposal:

W. Barnes, C. Partin, A. Malone, V. Neiser, and M. Thelen

FOR the proposal:

V. Warren, M. Brindley, J. Ross, & C. Malone

AGAINST the proposal:

(None)

AGAINST the proposal:

(None)

PRESENT and not voting:

(None)

PRESENT and not voting:

(None)

ABSENT:

(None)

The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.

Last Year* Total tax rate (per $100 of value) Difference in rates per $100 of value Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) Average appraised value General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions) Average taxable value Tax on average residence homestead Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) and percentage of increase (+/-)

ABSENT: S. Weaver The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.

Last Year

This Year*

$ 0.430/$100

$ 0.420/$100

(Adopted)

(Proposed)

-$0.010/$100 -2.3256% $0

$0

$0 $0 $0

$0 $0 $0 $0.00 0.0000%

Total tax rate (per $100 of value) Difference in rates per $100 of value Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) Average appraised value General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions) Average taxable value Tax on average residence homestead Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) and percentage of increase (+/-)

This Year

$ 0.420/$100

$ 0.415/$100

(Adopted)

(Proposed)

-$0.005/$100 -1.1905% $405,941 $441,120

$0 $405,941 $1,704.95

$0 $441,920 $1,830.65

$125.70 7.3726%

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under

If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.

Section 49.236(d), Water Code. * There are NO residential homes in this district.

Questions or comments regarding this notice can be directed to Esther Buentello Flores at the tax office at (281) 499-1223.

Questions or comments regarding this notice can be directed to Esther Buentello Flores at the tax office at (281) 499-1223.

Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate

Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 139 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2016 on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., at the offices of Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP located at 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77027. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 138 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2016 on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 12:15 p.m., at the offices of Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP located at 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77027. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

FOR the proposal:

G. Clayton, J. Raymond, and C. Giles

FOR the proposal:

T. Gornet, D. Keene, M. Assise, and P. Stephens

AGAINST the proposal:

(None)

AGAINST the proposal:

(None)

PRESENT and not voting:

(None)

PRESENT and not voting:

(None)

ABSENT:

M. Wagner & S. Reed

ABSENT:

G. Justice

The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.

Total tax rate (per $100 of value) Difference in rates per $100 of value Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) Average appraised value General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions) Average taxable value Tax on average residence homestead Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) and percentage of increase (+/-)

Last Year* $ 0.410/$100

This Year* $ 0.410/$100

(Adopted)

(Proposed)

-$0.000/$100 -0.0000% $697,414 $734,261

$0 $697,414 $2,859.40

$0 $734,261 $3,010.47 $151.07 5.2833%

The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.

Total tax rate (per $100 of value) Difference in rates per $100 of value Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) Average appraised value General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions) Average taxable value Tax on average residence homestead Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) and percentage of increase (+/-)

Last Year $ 0.435/$100

This Year $ 0.415/$100

(Adopted)

(Proposed)

-$0.020/$100 -4.5977% $562,684 $599,798

$0 $562,684 $2,447.68

$0 $599,798 $2,489.16

$41.48 1.6947%

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION

If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the

If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the

qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine

qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine

whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under

whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under

Section 49.236(d), Water Code.

Section 49.236(d), Water Code.

Questions or comments regarding this notice can be directed to Esther Buentello Flores at the tax office at (281) 499-1223.

Questions or comments regarding this notice can be directed to Esther Buentello Flores at the tax office at (281) 499-1223.

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NEWS Fort Bend Boys Choir Open Auditions for their 35th Anniversary Season!

Back Row – John Hoelscher, Nick Rager and Zachary Ligh; Front Row – Gabe Cote, Brian Do, Iean Yates, Christian Keller and Reid Curnan.— Terri Cannon Photograph

Boys who love music and singing can ďŹ nd a voice with the Fort Bend Boys Choir.

Entry into one of their treble choirs (for unchanged voices) is by audition only.

Boys should be 8 years old or going into the third grade for the 2016-2017 school year.

Scholarships and payment plans are available in addition to carpool assistance. Call the Fort Bend Boys Choir oďŹƒce for more details and to schedule an audition date.

Also, ask about Music Magic, their music enrichment program for 6 and 7 year old boys – no auditions required!

Life change happens when you participate in music and young boys in the Fort Bend

Boys Choir can attest to that!

They become leaders and develop time management skills, self-conďŹ dence, selfesteem and citizenship.

Each boy plays an integral role in the organization’s success. There are no benchwarmers or substitutes in choir!

Find out more about the Fort Bend Boys Choir and

how they have been making a dierence in the lives of boys for almost 35 years by visiting their website at www.fbbctx. org as well as their Facebook fan page, YouTube channel or Twitter; or, call the choir ofďŹ ce at (281) 240-3800 to learn about their various music programs, concerts or to schedule an audition.

Borderless Expressions Tango Show Join Award-Winning Fort Bend Theatre and Luna Tango Productions for Borderless Expressions, an exhilarating show of Argentine Tango and captivating music.

Featuring works by the Colombian Folkloric Ballet, live music by Blu International Duo and the Bandoneon of Pablo Di Lauro, this global unifying dance spectacular

will be an evening you won’t want to miss!

Playing Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m., August 26th through September 4th, this thrilling event has something for everyone!

Tickets are discounted online ONLY with NO TICKET FEES as follows: $16 for children, $18 for students and seniors, and $19 for adults, at the FBT website, www.FortBendTheatre.com. All tickets at the door are $20 each. Group discounts are available for 10 or more by calling 281-2083333.

Come experience the spicy, sultry soul of the Argentine!

The Big Bad Musical, A Howling Courtroom Comedy, Comes to Fort Bend Theatre!

Award-Winning Fort Bend Theatre will be holding auditions for The Big Bad Musical, A Howling Courtroom Comedy, on Monday, August 15th and Tuesday, August 16th from 6 – 9 p.m.

Please bring a headshot or recent photo and resume to the audition. You will also need to prepare a song to sing, with or

without a track.

Come be a part of this delightful fun show, as Big Bad Wolf is being slapped with a class-action lawsuit by quirky characters who want to get even, including Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs, The Boy Who Cried Wolf & many more!

For more information please go www.FortBendTheatre.com and go to the Audition tab for more information and the rehearsal schedule.

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Sugar Land’s mega entertainment center nearing completion

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Sugar Land’s latest accomplishment has risen on land that once grew crops -- 38.5 acres the city owns that is southeast of U.S. 59 and University at 18111 Lexington across from the University of Houston-Sugar Land campus.

The accomplishment is the Smart Financial Centre, which will be completed in December, and is the city’s first performing arts venue, that 10 years ago began as a gleam in the city’s collective eye.

The gleam started as an idea that was part of a larger more important strategy to grow and expand Sugar Land’s sales tax receipts and overall economic base by developing unique regional destinations that would promote capital investment and economic development, create jobs, enhance educational and cultural arts opportunities, increase tourism and attract local and regional visitors.

The 25 citizen visioning task force of residents representing various Sugar Land organizations, communities, the school district, U. of H., chamber of commerce, etc., was chaired by former Sugar Land council member, Cyril Hosley, and guided by the city’s comprehensive plan, which included providing or supporting activities and facilities that enrich the artistic, cultural, educational and historic character of the city.

In keeping with those over-arching goals, the city decided task force members should provide council with a coherent vision for reaching the town’s objectives through public-private partnerships.

To accomplish this the group toured numerous similar projects in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and Houston area.

Committee members were then interviewed individually about what they had seen that would be applicable to Sugar Land and what the priorities should be. The group’s vision led to five priorities: a minor league baseball stadium, indoor concert venue, a second full-service hotel and conference center, a festival site and a future community cultural arts venue.

The committee made their report 10 years ago and in 2008 voters approved using the city’s 4A Corporation as the primary funding source -- using sales tax revenue to fund the performing arts center.

Other funding for the $84 million Smart Financial Centre is a $10 million equity contribution by ACE and rent revenues generated by the facility.

In April 2011 the city entered into a memorandum of understanding with ACE SL, LLC. After that, ACE and the city worked together to update previous feasibility analyses and further discuss the scope and framework of the future public/private partnership.

When that work was finished, SL and ACE entered into a Letter of Intent to develop the facility and begin the schematic design. Development and lease agreements were approved in 2013 and the final design process began.

When that was finished in 2014, the city awarded the construction contract to the

design and construction team of Martinez & Johnson Architecture and the Linbeck Group for what is now known as Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land. Naming rights for the performing arts venue went to Smart Financial Credit Union.

One of the many feasibility studies Sugar Land conducted before financial partners, etc., were chosen, says the center alone will provide an annual return of $26.1 million to the city or $572 million over 30 years.

The 200,000 square-foot performing arts venue is one of a kind in the Fort Bend/Houston area. An 8,000-pound moveable wall on stage allows for four different seating arrangements that can accommodate 3,400 to 6,430 guests, depending on the presentation.

The building will also include 14 luxury suites, corporate hospitality areas and the latest technology equipment.

Guest parking will accommodate up to 18 trucks and buses and 2,500 cars.

Prior to being chosen by Sugar Land, ACE is doing large renovation projects in New Orleans, San Antonio and Brooklyn, N.Y. The center will also include 50 acres for a business site for Fluor, Texas Instruments, more Class A office space, the proposed new hotel/conference center and who knows what all else.

ACE Theatrical Group teamed with Sugar Land on the project and is currently involved in renovation projects in San Antonio, New Orleans and Brooklyn, N.Y. The owner of ACE is Allen

Becker, who co-founded Pace Entertainment Corp. in 1966 and booked all the events into the Astrodome when no sporting events were being played.

Becker’s son, Gary, runs ACE now and says his company has 100 percent control

over bookings at the Smart Financial Credit Union. The entertainment will run the gamut with Spanish-language shows, rock, hip-hop, comedy, Broadway shows and have church services and commencement ceremonies there.

The building will be completed in December and Jerry Seinfeld will be the opening act on Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. The actor/comedian will begin another historic first for the town that can and does.

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