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Why do tax rates differ from one MUD to another?
Just like counties and school districts, MUD tax rates differ from one District to another There are a lot of factors to consider when comparing tax rates between Districts.
- How much bond debt is a District carrying? Bond principal and interest payments can greatly affect District tax rates.
- How much commercial property is there within a District? Tax revenue from commercial properties can greatly influence a District’s tax rate.
- What amenities and services does a District provide? They can differ widely from one District to another and impact tax rates charged.
- Is the district still developing where the tax rate is still growing?
- How does one District maintain its infrastructure compared to another? For the long term health of a District, it’s essential to maintain and improve aging infrastructure. Districts deliberately deferring maintenance and improvements to maintain lower rates eventually pay the price for those decisions by having to sell bonds and/or raise rates to generate needed income.
- Does the District maintain partnerships with regulatory agencies such as the NHCRWA and or shared cost service agreements with other Districts?
- What’s the long term vision and business plan for the District?
- Are there ongoing or planned long term capital improvement projects to ensure the District meets the needs of its residents and commercial enterprises?
These are just a few of the things to consider when you compare one District’s rates to another. District tax rates are not an apples to apples comparison.
All Districts should have a website where you can find the answer to most of the above for comparison purposes.
Your Terranova West MUD Board of Directors are committed to keeping water/sewer and tax rates as low as possible while maintaining and improving infrastructure to ensure the District is a strong, healthy one for residents and attractive to home buyers.
Click here to view the “TNW MUD Tax History” document found on the District’s website under “Resources”, Documents” detailing the MUD tax rate 2008 to the present.
Questions? Send an email to tnwmud@gmail.com. You will always receive a prompt, honest reply to your questions.
Reclaim Irrigation Update
The MUD’s reclaim irrigation system has been up and running since September 1st. The system is remotely monitored by Hines Inc., formerly Masuen LLC, and managed on site by the District’s landscaper, Brian Gardens.
For the month of November, 862,390 gallons of reclaimed water was used to irrigate MUD and POA common areas replacing treated water previously used for irrigation saving the POA $2,773.66 and the MUD $1,581.40. Weather played a significant role in reduced reclaim irrigation gallons used during November. Both are still significant savings to the POA and MUD budgets.
Detention Pond Green-Spaces
Coyotes have been caught on the Oaks detention pond security cameras twice late at night. They come and go, just be aware they’re around when walking the detention ponds. While it’s doubtful they can catch a healthy deer, they will scatter the ones that call our detention ponds home.
Green Elm Lift Station Update
Repairs and upgrades are wrapping up. The District thanks you for your patience during this time.
“Eye on Water” really can save you $$
You do not need to wait on a high water bill to alert you of a leak, you can be notified immediately when you enroll in “Eye on Water”. Did you know that Eye on Water can be accessed through both a website or a smartphone app? Using Eye on Water empowers you to actively engage in water conservation and leak prevention efforts.
For an informational video showing the ease of setting up an account and viewing your water consumption data, click here.
For more information on understanding your water bill, available tools for tracking your usage, and helpful water conversation tips, click here for District Website.
Monthly Board Meetings
As a Board, we invite you to attend our monthly meetings to learn what is happening in the District. As a resident, your input is always the first item on the agenda.
Regular monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month, at the clubhouse (unless otherwise stated) and start promptly at 6pm. Agendas are posted on the District website no later than 3 days prior to the meeting.
The District’s Emergency Broadcast Messaging System
Are you receiving the District’s emergence/broadcast messages? The District will broadcast messages to communicate critical events affecting the District’s water/sewer operation to residents in real time. The system is also used to communicate periodic routine updates and information to residents.
If you have not signed up, please add alerts@tnwmud.org and +1 (682) 356-5083 to your email and mobile phone contact lists.
The District does not post on social media!
District Website
The District’s website is a great source of information for everything happening in the District. Check out the District’s website by clicking here. If you don’t find what you are looking for online or have questions about anything in this article, please email the District at tnw.mud@gmail.com. You will always receive a prompt, accurate, and honest reply!
Your Terranova West Board of Directors
- Tom Lovell, President, Park/Greenspaces Oversight current term ends 5/2027
- Rob Sorensen, Vice President, Water Plant/GenSet Oversight, current term ends 5/2027
- Shyanne Meekins, Treasurer/Assistant Secretary, current term ends 5/2029
- Nannette Burrage, Secretary, Web Oversight, current term ends 5/2029
- George Hatfield, At Large, current term ends 5/2027