Management districts are special districts created by the Texas legislature. Generally, these districts are empowered to promote, develop, encourage and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, arts, entertainment, economic development, safety and public welfare. Typically, management districts are given the power to finance their operations by issuing bonds or other obligations, payable in whole or in part from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees or other funds of the District to provide improvements and services. They may not levy a tax assessment on single-family detached residences. Further, districts may levy a tax only after holding an election within the district.
Fort Bend County Municipal Management District No. 1 was created by the Texas legislature in 2013. The Board of Directors has now submitted a request for consent for the addition of approximately 4.188 acres of land into the district. The land is situated wholly within Fort Bend County. All of the land is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction. Once annexed, it is anticipated that the land will be used as future commercial development. This district’s state-authorized powers include, in addition to those listed above, water, sewerage and drainage powers usually reserved for municipal utility districts (MUDs). As such, state law requires that the district seek the City of Houston’s consent to its creation in the same manner as if it were a MUD.
The Planning and Development Department recommends City Council consent to the addition of 4.188 acres of land into Fort Bend County Municipal Management District No. 1.
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Patrick Walsh, P.E.
Director
Planning and Development Department
cc: Andy Icken