COMMUNITY NEWS-FLASH
May 21st, 2022

Hopefully you are enjoying your Saturday Morning! Cooler weather thankfully is ahead. We have A LOT of information in this week's NewsFlash so we hope you take the time to read through it. Many of the questions we get calls on at the office already have the information in your Saturday morning and Wednesday afternoon updates!

Important items in this week's NewsFlash include...

  • July 1 Regular Assessment and Special Assessment Rate
  • Toll Tag Deadline approaching - if you miss the deadline to register your Toll Tag expect a 3-4 week wait to have it manually added to the system
  • Golf Course areas - friendly reminder to residents
  • Volunteers Needed for the 4th of July event.
  • Common Area Projects Update

We hope you have a great weekend - and please - register your Toll Tags!
UPCOMING JULY 1 ASSESSMENT RATE
REGULAR ASSESSMENT RATE
$0.31 / $100 of your 2021
Tax Assessed Value

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATE
$0.13 / $100 of your 2021
Tax Assessed Value

TOTAL ASSESSMENT RATE
$0.44 / $100 of your 2021
Tax Assessed Value
At the May 18th Board Meeting your Board of Directors established the regular assessment rate for the upcoming fiscal year (2022-2023) which starts July 1. If you were not aware, the assessment rate is calculated based upon previous year (2021) tax values. DCAD certifies the official final tax values for 2021 (after protests and corrections / adjustments) in March of the following year (2022). So in summary, the certified 2021 tax values were pulled from DCAD on 3/31/2022 and used in calculating the assessment rate for 2022-2023.
The net effect is that homeowners will on average see a total assessment amount increase (regular and special) of less than 3% versus last year. However, based on the fact every home is valued differently some may see a lower or higher amount. To be exact, the average for the entire community is just a 2.77% increase.

ASSESSMENT STATEMENTS SHOULD ARRIVE APPROXIMATELY JUNE 1, 2022

** Please do not call the office asking for your assessment amount. We do not have that information yet as the statements are generated at our corporate office and charges have not posted to any accounts. You should have your statements in a few weeks. Thank you!
YOUR TOLL TAG INFO NEEDED BY MAY 30!
Expect a 3-4 week wait to have your Toll Tag info manually added to the system if you miss the May 30 Deadline. We have only received 1,057 Toll Tag registrations so far of over 4,100 vehicles in the neighborhood. We still lack over 3,000 vehicles.

Why do I need to submit my info before May 30th? Once the Toll Tag readers are installed and operating ) we will do a one-time download of all previously submitted Toll Tag info into the controllers. The Toll Tag submission form on the website automatically formats the info for the download so its quick and easy and can be completed in a matter of minutes.

After that one-time download, your form submissions will need to be transferred one by one (manually keyed-in) by the office staff into GateKey. If we have to process even 2,000 forms manually (in addition to regular office duties), you can imagine it to be a very lengthy and time-consuming process. Please register your Toll Tags now to prevent a delay later!
Before you can register your Toll Tag you must be a registered member of the website. For instructions on how to register for the website either on a mobile device or PC, please scroll down to the bottom of this email.
GOLF COURSE REMINDER - PRIVATE PROPERTY
We have had the Golf Course staff and several residents whose homes back up to the course ask that we send a reminder out to all residents that the entire golf course (cart trails, greens, fairways, water features) is private property.

The only people allowed on the course are those actively playing. Since the golf course is private property residents of Hackberry Creek are not permitted to walk, run, exercise pets or bike on the cart paths or anywhere on the course. The golf course is not a public area and is not open to residents for use of any sort. Although the association contributes over $375,000 annually to the Club by contract, that does not grant residents permission to access the course for any reason. The only persons allowed on the course are Country Club members for the purpose of playing.

Please be sure to honor the private property rights of the Country Club and golf course areas.
CHANGES TO YOUR HOME OR LOT
Residents should be aware that any changes to your home or lot need to be in conformance with the Hackberry Creek Design Guidelines as well as the Las Colinas Design Guidelines. You can find the Hackberry Creek Design Guidelines on the website here. The Las Colinas Design Guidelines can be found here.
STREET REPAIR PROGRESS REPORT
Contractor is making progress! Several areas were poured this past week. Click the image below to see a detailed report from start of project through May 20th, 2022
4TH OF JULY VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!
Jennifer Olgin is looking for volunteers to assist with the Hackberry Creek July 4th event. If you can help in any way, please reach out to her at:


You can also volunteer by going to the website by clicking here!
FOOD TRUCK THIS THURSDAY
Next Thursday we have Rio Mambo coming to Southern Oak from 5-7. Rio Mambo is owned by one of our Hackberry residents. Come on out and say hello. Pre-orders and walk up orders are welcomed!  See order form and contact details below.
COMMON AREA PROJECTS UPDATE
Projects In-Process
  • Replacement of Ceiling Fans in Gazebo at Southern Oak Park - arrived
  • Paint and Stain touch-ups at Southern Oak and The Village Greens
  • RFID Toll Tag Readers at Gates
  • Entrance Way Curb Re-Painting - waiting on vendor
  • Street Repairs - through July

Projects On The Horizon (soliciting additional proposals)
  • Gate 1 Entry Fountain Repairs, Stop Sign relocation at Gate 3

HAVE YOU CREATED YOUR ACCOUNT ON THE NEW HACKBERRY CREEK WEBSITE?
Click the button for detailed instructions using a computer or mobile device!
After you initially register for the website please check your SPAM folder in case the email verification request ended up there. Before you can log-in, you must verify your email. If you have any issues please contact the office at 972-401-4946
YOUR ONSITE TEAM
Randy Smith
Village Manager
Audrey Skillern
Administrative Assistant
Jason Snider
Compliance Coordinator
Hackberry Creek Homeowners Association
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