Management Districts are special districts created by the Texas Legislature. Generally, these districts are empowered to promote, develop, encourage and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, water and sewerage improvements, 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 as valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees or other funds of the district to provide improvements and services.
The attorney representing the Generation Park Management District has submitted a petition requesting the City of Houston’s consent for the addition of a 201.19-acre tract to the management district. This district is located entirely inside Houston’s ETJ boundary and the nearest city limit is in District E. The current development plan for the 201.19 acres includes a distribution center, industrial and manufacturing facilities. The water and sewer service will be provided by Generation Park Management District Wastewater Treatment Plant and Generation Park Management District Water Plant No.1, respectively. The annexation is necessary to provide supplemental services to preserve and enhance the economic health and vitality of the improvement district as a community and business center and to provide for water, wastewater, drainage, pedestrian, road and recreational facilities for the district.
A management district is intended to supplement, not supplant, existing public services. The addition of land to this district would not release the City of Houston from its obligations to provide services to the area, nor does it require additional services from the City. The City assumes no liability for the debts, obligations or liabilities of the district.
The Planning and Development Department recommends City Council consent for the addition of the 201.19-acre to the Generation Park Management District.
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Margaret Wallace Brown
Director
Planning and Development Department