Concord Bridge April 2018

As we get back into our homes, please remember
that deed restrictions are still applicable.
While the Board of Directors has instructed
Preferred Management to refrain from deed
restriction letters to the flooded homes, we
must remember it is to our benefit to return
to normal as soon as possible.
Harris County will not be picking up debris.
Large piles of debris are the homeowner’s
responsibility. Texas Pride Disposal will pick
up two bags per household each pick up day
in the Horsepen Bayou MUD sections. These
bags must be less than 50 lbs. Arrangements
can be made for larger pickups at the homeowner’s
expense.
Letters will begin to go out as reminders that
deed restrictions are still in force. Please bring
your home back to meet all deed restrictions.
HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE
PRECINCT 5
www.constablepct5.com
Many services are offered by Precinct 5 that
you may not be aware of. Following is a brief
description of some of these services and
information on how to find out more.
Crime Alerts
You can sign up on the Precinct 5 website and
receive a text message or email when important
events are taking place in your district.
The alerts will contain relevant information
regarding events. You may unsubscribe at
any time.
Citizen’s Police Academy
Learn about the various aspects of being a police
officer. Some classes will include hands on
participation. The course is held two and a half
hours once a week for nine weeks. You must
be 21 age and up in order to participate. There
is an application on the Precinct 5 website.
Operation Safe Child
Precinct 5 has two certified child safety technicians
who are partnering with Texas Children’s
Hospital to demonstrate the proper usage and
installation of car seats. They have current
information regarding styles, brands, recalls
and the proper way to secure a child based on
age, height and weight. There will be quarterly
sessions where you can bring your child and
their child seat to learn the proper way to
install and remove it. For more information
and to sign up go to the website.
Home Safety Inspections
Upon your request, Precinct 5 will schedule a
free home inspection with one their certified
Crime Prevention Specialists. These officers,
certified in both home and commercial inspections,
will make simple suggestions on how
to better secure your home. This inspection
could save you 5% to 10% on your homeowners
insurance. To participate, contact Deputy
John Jerome Kovar at 281-642-8814 or by
email at john.kovar@cn5.hctx.net.
There are other services available to local citizens.
You can visit the website for additional information
and to sign up for the available services.
DEED RESTRICTIONS
Deed restrictions are in place to maintain
continuity within the neighborhood. Without
these standards, a home could be left in disrepair
or abandoned and could become a plight
to our neighborhood. At entrances to the
neighborhood, there are signs declaring deed
restrictions are strictly enforced and when you
purchased the home you were given a copy of
the deed restrictions. Please remember, this is
a legal document in place to protect the value
of your home.
If your home is not in good repair, it not only affects
the value of it, but the surrounding homes.
In order to maintain our values it is mandatory
that everyone make the necessary repairs,
remove the mildew and/or paint as needed.
Inoperable vehicles are to be repaired or
removed. Covering them with covers or tarps
does not change the fact that they are not in
compliance with the deed restrictions. Motorized
vehicles cannot be parked in the yard or
on your porch.
Preferred Management handles most of the
business transactions for Concord Bridge
under the direction of your Board of Directors.
If you don’t understand any correspondence
from Preferred Management, please call for
clarification. The homeowners association
pays for all correspondence related to deed
restrictions, therefore duplicate letters cost all
of us additional fees. Do not ignore correspondence
from Preferred Management!
MOBILE APP AND WEBSITE
Preferred Management Services AAMC has created
Preferred Link, a mobile app and website
for your community.
Get important HOA information and connect
with your association.
Multiple ways to join:
• Text “preferredlink” to 59248 and receive
a text back with a mobile app download link.
• Search for the mobile app “Preferredlink”
in Google Play store.
• On your computer log in to:
https://concordbridge.nabrnetwork.com
/ and follow the directions.
HOMEOWNERS RESPONSIBILITIES
As a homeowner you have certainly responsibilities.
You are obligated to pay taxes and
homeowners association fees. Often people
assume that is the extent of their
responsibilities.
There were deed restrictions set forth by the
developer of the subdivision with the intent
of maintaining your home’s value.
As many of us have realized recently, these
responsibilities often seem to encroach on our
ability to maintain our home in any manner
we wish. However, these deed restrictions
are registered with the county and your association
has the obligation to remind us when
they are not observed.
Sidewalks are a topic that has been discussed
a lot recently. In years past, the county had
often repaired them. However, these are a part
of the homeowner’s responsibility. This work is
not the responsibility of Harris County or Concord
Bridge HOA. Homeowners must have and
must maintain the sidewalk on their property.
If you do not have a copy of the deed restrictions
for your section in Concord Bridge,
please contact Preferred Management Services
and request a copy.
VACATION WATCH
Remember that our constables offer this
valuable service. School is out and the kids are
bored. They often are unsupervised and seek
thrills in dangerous and malicious ways. If your
home will be unoccupied while your family
is enjoying a vacation, you can complete a
vacation watch form and submit it to one of
the officers patrolling in the neighborhood.
There are other services available to local citizens.
You can visit the appropriate website for
additional information and to sign up for the
available services. www.constablepct5.com
HARRIS COUNTY ALARM PERMIT
A permit is required for all alarms in Harris
County. Obtaining the required permit will
avoid the issuance of a citation and excessive
false alarm fees.
The permit application can be downloaded
from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office website
at www.hcso.hctx.net and click on forms. The
application should be completed and mailed
with the appropriate fees to the address
shown on the application. A new permit will
cost $35 and annual renewals are $10. Should
you have any questions, please contact the
Alarm Detail office at 713-755-4600 during
normal business hours.
CONCORD BRIDGE PETS
Have you lost a pet or found a dog or cat? You
can contact the Concord Bridge Pet Hotline at
281-468-9414 and on the Facebook account,
www.facebook.com/#!/Concordbridgehotline.
You can use this source to report lost and
found animals. This has been a great help
in returning lost and found animals to their
owners. Even if you don’t have access to
Facebook, you can call 281-468-9414. It is far
more efficient than posting illegal signs all
over the neighborhood. Another great source
for finding a lost pet or reporting a rescued
one is nextdoor.com/concordbridge.
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