FirstService Residential Office 9800 Hillwood Pkwy, Ste. 210, Fort Worth, TX 76177 | 817-984-4836 | | |
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Crawford Farms HOA is managed by | |
100 Townhomes
972 Single-Family
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Jasmine Ince
General Manager
817-984-4836
crawfordfarms.hoa@fsresidential.com
9800 Hillwood Pky Suite 210 Fort Worth, TX 76177
Office Hours Monday- Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
After Hours Call
Customer Care Center
877-378-2388
Escrow, Resale & Refinance Services
Billing Questions
- 877-378-2388
- accountservices.tx@fsresidential.com
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Community Updates (Within the Farm)
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Landscape Committee hosted its first Q&A workshop of the year on February 22nd and would like to share a few seasonal tips with the community.
March Tree Tips
Prune your trees, EXCEPT Oak trees (if they've started budding it's too late - wait until August)
Time to fertilize
- Milorganite (organic and cost-effective) - or Home Depot brand. Doesn't negatively affect the water sources. Only once in the spring and once in the fall.
- Root Activator is good for weak plants that need help - organic - can just pour on and water it (found at Lowes) or Epsom Salts - 3Tbs per 1 gallon of water
- Spot kill weeds with round-up - don't do mass spraying.
Time to prune
- Trim out water shoots (the branches that go straight up from a larger branch - common in Live Oaks). Don't cut your trees' branches a couple of inches away from the trunk. Always cut them right at the trunk with a smooth cut. If cutting due to a storm, you can always paint the bare area with tree paint or lacquer to help protect it from bugs.
- Don't top your trees! It makes the tree weaker.
- Don't create mulch volcanoes - create a ring and mulch around the ring so that water can stand in the ring and soak into the roots. Too much mulch suffocates the tree. The rule of thumb is to keep the mulch 2-3 inches from the bark.
- When you do mulch try a Cypress Mulch blend - it is less likely to wash away with heavy rain. Weeds will come up in it, but the mulch will keep the weeds down. 2" of mulch will keep weeds down. 3" will hold water better. Can use cypress mulch in food and flower gardens. Another tip is to put cardboard down first, then mulch and plant. Cardboard invites earthworms and they start building up the soil b/c they love cardboard. Leaves are the best mulch you can have - you can put your mulch over the leaves you've put in your bed during the fall. It's okay if they seem thick at first. Dynomite Dirt - ~$35/truckload in Denton. Colored mulch is not recommended for the soil.
- Timber Creek mulch will be delivered to your house and it benefits the school.
- Get air bubbles out when you plant - that's the most important!
Prepare your yards to not only comply but to be beautiful. The landscape committee looks forward to showcasing the winners of the "Yard of the Month" this year!
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Social Committee Members and Volunteers
One reason why Crawford Farms is a successful association is due to the countless volunteerism and unity of the residents. We are calling all event planners, hosts, and coordinators to execute great events this year. If you want to contribute to the neighborhood by planning and hosting social events for the community, send an email to social@crawfordfarmshoa.com.
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Annual Assessments
Three easy ways to pay your 2023 annual assessments!
2023 Assesement $613.80*
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*Any payment made after January 31, 2023, is deemed late. Late fees and reminder notice fees will be added to each account. Set up your custom pay-in-advance schedule for 2024 assessments and never worry about late fees again.
Pay Electronically
By phone
1-800-533-7901
Pay by Mail
Crawford Farms HOA
c/o FirstService Residential
P.O. Box 30343
Tampa, FL 33630-3343
Enroll in E-Statements
E-Statement instructions
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Keep Crawford Farms Beautiful | | |
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Noticed that a street light is constantly on, off, or flickering? Report street light conditions to Tri-County Electric by using the home address closest to the street light.
Submit a ticket Here
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The general manager conducted a property inspection on Friday, March 4th, and noticed that some common areas along with a few homes experienced damage due to the recent storm. Homeowners are encouraged to contact General Manager, Jasmine Ince to discuss an action plan for their repairs or for assistance with their ACC request.
During the inspection, branches were removed from the walking trail, and pool accessories and trash bins were repositioned.
Residents should be cautious while walking along the greenspace as some areas of the concrete that need to be repaired and another area has a pool of water. A resolution from the Fort Worth Parks & Recreation Department for proper drainage is ongoing.
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The playground and outdoor gym were inspected by AYS on February 28th and a detailed report was passed along to their sister company KBS Playground services which installs and repairs commercial playground equipment in the DFW area.
- The restrooms are still unavailable as the ADA toilet in the women's restroom requires repairs or replacement and the wall behind the men's urinal station requires masonry work.
To uphold the beauty and property value of the association, the Board of Directors and Firstservice Residential management team are taking the appropriate action to ensure that the common areas are safe and aesthetically appealing. During the improvements and repairs, your patience and understanding are appreciated.
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ACC Guideline Highlights
Basketball goals
- Do not count towards the eight (8) allowable items.
- Cannot be kept on the street at any time.
- Cannot block the sidewalk.
- Must be kept in good repair.
- No person shall place or permit to be placed a portable basketball hoop or similar equipment onto any land other than private driveways or backyards in the city is prohibited.
- Must be stored away when not in use.
Bird houses and feeders
- Count towards the eight (8) allowable items.
- May be placed at the top of a pole (maximum 20 feet) but only in the rear of the home.
- If placed in the front yard the height must not exceed 24 inches.
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Being a Neighborly Neighbor!
- Be a good neighbor by reviewing the ACC guidelines and acknowledging the shared property form your neighbor may need you to complete for their upcoming project.
All fences located on a shared property line shall be considered shared fences. Each homeowner sharing the fence is equally responsible for reasonable repair and maintenance costs. All changes must be agreed to in writing by the affected neighbor(s) prior to consideration by the ACC. If the matter cannot be resolved between the homeowners privately, the dispute is considered a civil matter between such owners.
- Be a respectable neighbor by having consideration for others around you.
When walking your dog(s) they should always be leashed. When walking or jogging on the sidewalk and trails, be aware of your surroundings. Look out for children, dog walkers, cyclists, and other pedestrians.
- Family & friends gatherings
Are you planning on having a gathering soon? Let your neighbor know if you are having friends and family over. Loud music or several vehicles parked along the street can be a nuisance when it could be a common courtesy to let your neighbor know in advance or a friendly invitation!
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Keep Fort Worth Beautiful
The City of Fort Worth's mission is to educate and engage Fort Worth residents and businesses to take responsibility for improving their community environment. We encourage our residents, businesses, and visitors to become a volunteer to help prevent litter and make a difference in our community.
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Click here to see all the updates and events you need to know about how to keep Fort Worth Beautiful! | |
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Friendly Reminders:
Inspections R Us is the compliance company that conducts compliance drives twice a month. One picture of the area in question is captured and attached to a compliance letter. The general manager reviews the violation letters and submits them to be mailed to the home address and billing address of absentee owners. The ACC committee are volunteered homeowners who review and vote on ACC requests. The ACC is unaware of homeowners' violations and can only review the supporting documents that are uploaded to the online ACC applications.
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All exterior modifications to the property require ACC approval before the start of any project. All projects must be submitted on the Connect Resident Portal at https://crawfordfarms.connectresident.com/ and include all the necessary documentation, including diagrams, surveys, color charts, product details, completed shared property forms, etc. Except for roofing and exterior painting, all ACC applications require a highlighted survey or a detailed design of the property that references the proposed project.
- Compliance dates will automatically be extended for homeowners who have submitted an ACC request to remedy their open violation. No need to worry while you seek ACC approval and schedule time to complete your project!
- Although fencing was a major part of the compliance drives, Inspections R Us will continue to monitor the exterior of each home. From roofing to sheds, all areas of the home visible from the street are addressed. Homeowners must review the ACC guidelines and submit an ACC request before the start of any project.
Click on the links below to review each document:
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Reporting Code Compliance Online
Street parking is not governed by the association or the management company. If you would like to report city code violations such as street parking, please use the resources below.
The My Fort Worth (MyFW) is the official app for residents and visitors to quickly and easily report issues to the City of Fort Worth.
App: Download the MyFW app to stay connected, make a complaint, report a city violation, and more!
Website: Submit a complaint by visiting the City of Fort Worth webpage.
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For non-emergency issues call 911, state that it's not an emergency, and report the issue. Residents can also contact the Neighborhood Police Officers Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Billy Ward
817-994-3428
Billy.Ward@fortworthtexas.gov
Ryan Perales
817-965-9036
Ryan.Perales@fortworthtexas.gov
Report City code violations, noise complaints, animal issues, graffiti, street parking violations, and more Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM by contacting:
Neighborhood City Code Officers
David Franco
817-832-0481
Eric Muhammad
682-444-8409
Joaquin Castillo
817-965-6840
Customer Call Center
Phone: 817-392-1234
Email: 1234@fortworthtexas.gov
The call center is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Residents can call the City of Fort Worth Call Center at 817-392-1234 to report any animal violation, city violation, street parking issues, and more!
Click here for more information.
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Jasmine Ince, General Manager 817-984-4836
Office Hours Monday- Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
9800 Hillwood Pkwy, Ste 210, Fort Worth, TX 76177
E: crawfordfarms.hoa@fsresidential.com
After Hours/ 24Hr Customer Care 877-378-2388
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