Welcome to Harris County MUD No. 364
Welcome to Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 364 (District), located in the Coles Crossing subdivision in Cypress, TX.
The Board of Directors is proud to serve its residents. The District’s goal include:
- Provide the highest quality of water;
- Provide reliable water/sewer service and customer support;
- Maintain the integrity of the District’s lift stations;
- Control the tax base through prudent decisions; and
- Fiscal responsibility in order to ensure the financial stability and growth of the District.
What is a Municipal Utility District?
A Municipal Utility District (MUD) is a local governmental entity organized for the purpose of providing safe drinking water and sanitary sewer service to the areas within its boundaries. Additionally, a MUD can exercise other typical governmental powers, including, but not limited to, drainage relief within its boundaries, the levy and collection of ad valorem taxes, issuing bonds with voter authorization, charge for authorized services, adopt and enforce rules and regulations to accomplish the purposes for which the MUD was created, develop and maintain certain public improvements such as parks and jogging trails, provide solid waste management services, and provide police protection services. However, not all MUDs provide all of these services. While the powers of a MUD may seem very broad, MUDs are one of the most highly regulated and controlled governmental entities in the State of Texas. The powers of a MUD are limited to those expressly provided for in the Texas Water Code and the Texas Constitution and there is significant oversight provided by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Latest News
Partial Closure of Trail for Final Stages of Trail Project
We are in the final stages of completing the Trail Project!
The contractor has completed initial construction of the entire project. The District has been working with the contractor to identify areas that need to be touched up before the project is officially complete.
The contractor will replace selected concrete panels throughout the trail system that are cracked or otherwise damaged. Unfortunately, this will result in portions of the trail to be cordoned off while the contractor cuts and replaces the individual panels. Weather permitting, the contractor will begin this work on Monday, May 19 and anticipates the trail being fully open by Saturday, May 24.
Please respect all flags and barricades during this time so the contractor can complete its work as quickly as possible.
The Board thanks the community for its patience.
Update on Sanitary Sewer Repair Project – Lane Closure on Coles Crossing Dr.
The contractor performing the sanitary sewer repair project continues its work in the Coles Crossing neighborhood. Earlier this week, 3 trees along Coles Crossing Drive near Bowden Creek were removed. The trees sat directly above the sewer lines and had to be removed to perform the repairs.
The contractor will begin work at the corner of Bowden Creek Drive and Coles Crossing Drive on Monday, May 12. The work in this area will take approximately 4 days, weather permitting. Unfortunately, one lane will be closed during this time as equipment and personnel will be staged on the street. Completion and restoration of the area, replacement of sidewalk and other remediation requirements will take longer. The contractor has not yet provided a detailed schedule, but the District is confident they will work as quickly and safely as possible.
Please beware of your surroundings and drive slowly and cautiously through the work zone.
Thank you in advance for your understanding.
MUD 364 Sanitary Sewer Repairs & Tree Removal
Over the past few months, Mud 364 contractors have been examining the sanitary sewer system within the District. These inspections identified some areas that require repairs.
Removal and replacement of some sections of the sanitary sewer system will begin this week. Unfortunately there are 3 trees along Coles Crossing Drive near Bowden Creek that sit directly above the sewer lines. These trees must be removed to facilitate the repairs. We will be replanting vegetation and trees in more suitable locations to prevent a similar situation in the future. Planting will begin in the cooler fall to give new trees and vegetation the best opportunity to thrive.
While we always strive to protect the community’s trees, please understand that these are necessary repairs to ensure the sustainability of our sewer infrastructure.
Thank you in advance for your understanding.