Will the Sienna Plantation Second Firestation be Delayed Again?
Will the Sienna Plantation (Mo-City) Second Firestation be Delayed Again?
Many of you remember the concern expressed by area residents in April 2005 with regard to the second planned firestation that is scheduled to be constructed in Sienna Plantation (South area) when 3000 homes are built. At that time the city manager, working with our developer, proposed a delay in the 2nd Sienna Firestation. We were successful at stopping this initiative. Recently though we contacted the Missouri City manager to get an update on the station after seeing an advertisement claiming 3000 homes currently in Sienna and learning of other issues that may impact its delivery.
Some background:
As many of you remember the South Sienna area was sold to Regents Properties in June '05 by AFG Pacific Properties (declared bankruptcy in Jan. 2005) and Johnson Development Co. of Houston (Developer of Riverstone & Sienna here in Missouri City and big campaign contributor to Mo-City Mayor Allen Owen & Currently engaged in a SLAPP-suit against Sienna homeowners and this committee after ethics complaints were lodged against their mayor in July ). To further complicate this picture we received confirmation that Regents turned around and flipped the property to another company (from sources believed to be in Arizona). One city official expressed concern over this sale and the impact it may have on long-term plans for South Sienna (thus our public safety concern).
In September Sienna MUD #1, with a developer appointed MUD board--and several former Mo-City council members serving on it, proposed that the city and MUD #1 switch responsibilities on a regional wastewater treatment facility and the 2nd firestation. The MUD board further offered to fund much of these projects (interesting considering the debt load for that MUD already is pretty high without a single home or road built in that MUD area--South Sienna--> and the fact that they have taken on some of the funding for the sports complex that will belong to the city once annexed--See Sept. 3rd article in MissouriCityChatter.blogspot.com for more on this plan).
As you can see the picture on this project is pretty clouded now, but we will continue to check in with the city on any further hurdles or delays that may impact the safety of our families here in Sienna Plantation. For the time being we don't have a road into South Sienna and no plans currently reported for one soon. The city officials we talked with won't speculate on the impact the resale and increased debt load on South Sienna will have on the delivery of the second Sienna Plantation firestation.
We will update this issue as the information is released. If you or anyone you know has additional information on the Mo-City Firestation #5 (SP FS #2) then send it to responsible_dvlpmnt@yahoo.com and we will try and check on it.
Stay informed and keep in touch!
*****
Committee for Responsible Development-SP Group
responsible_dvlpmnt@yahoo.com
http://missouricitychatter.blogspot.com
Missouri City, TX
posted by responsible_dvlpmnt at Saturday, January 28, 2006
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Here is the waste treatment proposal from Sept.:
Saturday, September 03, 2005
Attention: Sienna Plantation Developer Waste Treatment & FireStation Issues:
The following communication was included in the city council agenda items for the upcoming September 6th regular session under background for item 5c. Please note that this information is being made available before it has been posted to our resident's association website at SiennaNet.com or in the monthly newsletter (our dues pay for this). Comments on this in the following thread are welcome:
SIENNA PLANTATION MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1
c/o 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2600
Houston, Texas 77027
August 12, 2005
The Honorable Allen Owen City of Missouri City
2022 Masters Lane Missouri City, TX 77459
Re: Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant to Serve Sienna Plantation South and Proposed City of Missouri City Fire Station No. 5
Dear Mayor Owen:
I am writing to you on behalf of the Board of Directors regarding two important projects in Sienna Plantation planned for construction in the next year. Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant The City of Missouri City (the "City") and Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 1 (the "District") entered into a Wastewater Treatment Services Contract dated April 5, 1999, which requires the City design, construct, finance and operate a regional wastewater treatment plant (the "Plant") to serve the land in what is commonly referred to Sienna South (Sienna Plantation MUDs 1-7). The start of this project has been delayed several times because of an incompatible site location and the bankruptcy of AFG Pacific Properties, Inc. After of the delays in the construction of the Plant (which the District acknowledges were completely outside the control of the City), the District expanded its interim facilities to serve recent development. However, based on the growth projections in Sienna South from Sienna/Johnson and Regent Properties, the District determined it is necessary to start the construction of the Plant as soon as possible. The Board of the District would like to request that the City allow the District, rather than the City, design, finance, construct and operate the Plant. The Board realizes that with the tremendous growth occurring in Missouri City due to the opening of the Fort Bend Parkway and the widening of State Highway 6, the City has limited
time and resources to devote to this project. On the other hand, the District is in a position to devote the appropriate amount of time and resources to ensure that the Plant is constructed in the timeframe that meets the District's requirements. The District would propose to construct an initial phase of 1.5 MGD and the necessary lift station and force main to divert the wastewater from the District's existing interim facilities. The District would also construct the treatment facilities necessary to treat the effluent to Type I standards for reuse as lake recharge and irrigation of the esplanades and common areas in Sienna Plantation. The City would be released of all obligations with respect to the Plant, until the annexation and dissolution of the District when ownership of the Plant would transfer to the City. The District estimates that the initial phase of the Plant would require a bond issue in the amount of $11.25 million. Obviously, under this proposal the City would not need to issue that debt and would free up its bonding capacity for other uses. Fire Station No. 5 The District and the City entered into a Fire Protection Agreement dated March 19, 2002, which provides for the District to construct and convey to the City a fire station comparable to Fire Station No. 4 and a fire truck. The City staff has expressed a desire to work with the District to "oversize" this Fire Station to provide for future expansion to meet the ultimate needs of the City. The Board of the District welcomes the opportunity to work with the City to meet the City's long-range needs in this area. However, the Sienna municipal utility districts received approval from the TCEQ and voted bonds in amount that only allows for the construction of a Fire Station comparable to No. 4. Thus, we have discussed with the City staff the possibility of entering into a cost-sharing agreement with the City to pay for the requested upgrades to the facility. The Board now recognizes that the City is in a better position to design the Fire Station and construct it in a manner that meets the City's needs. Therefore, the Board proposes that the District and the City enter into an agreement whereby the City would design (including site selection) and construct Fire Station No. 5. The District would pay to the City up to $2 million toward the cost of the fire station and a fire truck. The $2 million would be payable in four installments: i) upon site acquisitions; ii) within 45 days of the date the City selects an architect and reaches an agreement on that fee, iii) within 45 days of the date the City receives bids for the construction of thefire station; iv) within 45 days of the date the City approves a purchase contract for a fire truck. The developer in the District would have the right to approve the site selected and would retain architectural approval over the design of the fire station. The City would be authorized to construct a fire station of whatever size and at whatever cost it deems appropriate, however the District's financial obligation would be capped at $2 million. Thereafter, if the City has not yet annexed Sienna Municipal Utility District No. 2, the City and the District would enter into an agreement whereby the District would pay the City the City's actual cost to operate Fire Station No. 5 on an annual basis. If the City Counsel of Missouri City is interested in pursuing the options set forth in this letter, I would suggest the Council authorize the City Manager to enter into contract negotiations with the District's consultants to develop the documents necessary to memorialize these two proposals. If you have any questions regarding the District's proposal, please contact the District's attorney Richard Muller, Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP, at (713) 8606415 or myself at (713) 621-0050. The Board of the District looks forward to working with you to accomplish these two important projects for Sienna Plantation.
Sincerely, Carl S. Bowles, President
cc: Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. l
Board of Directors: Robbie Bates, Vice President, Allen Robinson, Secretary Pamela Logsdon, Assistant Secretary James Feuerbach, Assistant Vice President
Michael Smith, Sienna Plantation Development Co. Jim Price, Regent Properties
posted by responsible_dvlpmnt at Saturday, September 03, 2005 | 48 comments
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It would be nice to read about these issues in our developer controlled (resident funded) newsletter and website!
Isn't this supposed to be in the Developer's Agreement with the city?
Some of you may be interested in this form thewebbie.com:
28 Jan 2006 06:35:32 pm
A sad day!
It is a sad day on our fine state.
The Texas Supreme Court apparently does not give a hoot about your privacy or first amendment rights.
They declined to hear the case and declined to make comment.
Thank you everyone for your support. I am sorry I failed so many and sorry that so many peoples privacy and constitutional rights are going to be violated by the SDJ and their attorneys.
FYI. If you ever posted on SiennaTalk.com or MissouriCityTalk.com anonymously and used a real email address you could possibly have your identity revealed and be questioned and deposed regarding those comments.
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Sorry Matt-
By : sorry matt @ Time : 29 Jan 2006 07:34:09 am :
You didn't lose anything Matt. Everyone knows the TX courts are currently packed with former corporate lawyers. You and the ACLU did everything possible and that is all anyone can ask! This will only make elections more important. This is what happens when people go to sleep. First we lose our property rights (see recent US Sup. Ct. ruling on private take-over of land) and now internet privacy by large corporate bullys!
Here's one for you JK:
What should they get?
Mrs. Applebee, the 6th grade teacher, posed the following problem to one of her classes:
"A wealthy man dies and leaves ten million dollars. One-fifth is to go to his wife, one-fifth is to go to his son, one-sixth to his butler, and the rest to charity. Now, what does each get?"
After a very long silence in the classroom, Little Johnny raised his hand.
The teacher called on Little Johnny for his answer.
With complete sincerity in his voice, Little Johnny answered, "A lawyer!"
Found this related article on http://www.newhomebuildersnewsblog.com/2006/01/developer_lawsu.html
Ck it out...
According to a city rep.: "The number of homes constructed relative to the DA requirement for the
construction of a fire station is 2687 as of January 1, 2006."
Thanks!
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