Welcome to

Lakes of Cypress Forest

Community Association

LOCFCA

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Lakes of Cypress Forest Community Association and the Welcome Committee, welcome to the neighborhood.  We look forward to connecting with you and your family and invite you to become involved in the Homeowner's Association.  We are a volunteer-led organization, community residents, and serve with an intent to make our neighborhood a premier community.

CONTENTS

• Letter from The Board of Directors, LOCFCA            
• New Homeowner Information   
• A Note from The Board of Directors
• Important Contact Information 
• Gate Access information
• Temporary Parking Pass and Towing Policy
• ARC Application for Improvement
• Deed Restriction Reminders
• Community Pool / Restroom / Play Equipment Information
• Community Pool Rules
• Volunteer Form 
• Trash and Recycle Information
• WCID110 Parks and Recreation

Dear Homeowner,

 The Lakes of Cypress Forest Community Association Board of Directors would like to welcome you to the community. We would like to share some thoughts and gentle reminders of owner responsibilities. We look at this letter as our first communication with you as a new LOCF homeowner, along with ongoing communications found on our website, www.lakesofcypressforest.org. The BOD welcomes your feedback, concerns, and any questions you might have. Your Community Association Manager is Terry Davis and can be reached via email at Terry@webdta.com or by phone at 832-364-6880. DTA's regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00-5:00 pm.

 There are a few areas to highlight. We need you to be an active owner. The LOCF Community Association is a volunteer organization that operates as a self-managed HOA with a Board of Directors elected by the membership. We can do so as long as the owners continue in their willingness to serve. Without volunteers, there will be a significant annual HOA dues increase to cover the added costs.

 The safety and security of LOCF community is everyone’s responsibility. To help ensure continued high standards, we all must contribute by following proven safety guidance. We all need to honor the gate codes by sharing them wisely with vendors, use entrance/exit gates as marked (DO NOT enter through exit gates), drive slow, stop at stop signs, park in our garages, lock our vehicles, and keep watch for our immediate neighbors.

 The Board currently holds at least ten monthly meetings from February to December on the fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Consult the LOCF website or the message boards located by the exit gates and pool entrance for the latest details. We invite and encourage members to attend. Time is allowed at the beginning of each meeting for member comments. Member concerns that are raised ahead of the meeting will be included as an agenda item if appropriate.

 Thanks for taking the time to read this letter to the end. We look forward to meeting you in the neighborhood, at one of our monthly meetings or at the next neighborhood community event. LOCF neighborhood is a great place to live, and we encourage your participation in our activities and functions. Welcome to the neighborhood.

 LOCFCA Board of Directors

New Homeowner Information

 We suggest that you register for an account with the LOCF management company, DTA. Every owner and tenant will have a dedicated portal with a secured login to manage all Association matters online. There are multiple functions available on the platform:

1. Communication - The property manager will be able to send community-wide email broadcasts of important information (possibly text & voice in the future) to residents
2. Work Order - Owners can report work requests 24/7 and have an email notification sent immediately to the Property Manager. When updates are made on the status, Owners will receive an immediate email notification.
3. Architectural Modification - Owners will be able to make requests for architectural and landscape modifications and have the Board and Property Manager review and approve them online.
4. Dedicated email addresses - Our community has a dedicated email address for Board Members and the Property Manager. This will ease the communication process as you will only need to use these two email addresses to take care of all activities.
5. Library - Owners can access the Association's Governing Documents, Newsletters, and other documents online.
6. Contact details—Owners will be able to update and keep their contact information current.

How to Register for an Account:

• to register for your resident portal. Then, click on community forms. Next, fill out the "New Homeowner Information" form to set up an account and receive gate access to the neighborhood.
• Community Association Manager is Terry Davis andfc:650 can be reached via email at terry@webdta.com or by phone at 832-364-6880. DTA's regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00-5:00 pm.

 Participation from our residents is greatly appreciated and improves communication in our community. LOCFCA BOD would like to thank you for taking the time to register.

Again, welcome to the neighborhood, and we are sure you will love the community just as much as we do.  

A Note from the Board of Directors

 Please take a few minutes to review the enclosed information and retain it for future reference.  We believe it to be beneficial to you as you settle into the LOCF community.

  2024 Board of Directors for Lakes of Cypress Forest Community Association 

President:  Tavia McBride

Vice President: Teresa Brady

Treasurer: Joe Maisonnueve

Secretary:  Rick Curry

Director of Landscaping/Lakes:  Bo Wiegreffe

Director of Reserve Study: Sarah Masek

Director of Community Engagement: Vanessa Sommer

Director of Gates and Access: Igor Rysin

 Purpose: One of the Homeowner's Association's (HOA) significant responsibilities is to protect your investment and enhance the value of your property. Each Homeowner has an invested interest in maintaining and improving the value of their home in the community. 

 Responsibilities: The HOA is responsible for enforcing the protective covenants to protect, beautify, and benefit the Lakes of Cypress Forest neighborhood. This includes maintaining common areas, operating streetlights, lakes, lighting, entrance and exit gates, recreational areas, welcome packages, and managing administrative expenses.

 Access:  Upon purchasing your home, you automatically become a member of the HOA. Involvement in the HOA can range from attending the monthly and annual Board of Directors meetings to serving on a committee and being elected to the Board of Directors. LOCF association uses the yearly dues from the homeowners to maintain and improve the community. Annual assessments are due January 1^st and are late if received after January 31^st.  Additionally, Official communication regarding meetings, announcements, community forms, helpful information, and governing documents regarding the neighborhood can be found on the LOCF website. Finally, you can initiate a request through the resident portal, pay annual dues, complete ARC applications, and contact the association manager.  

 Board Structure:  The affairs of the HOA are managed by up to nine Board of Directors consisting of homeowners, each serving a staggered two-year term, as elected at the annual Homeowner's meeting in January of each year.  The Board of Directors is required to adhere to and enforce the policies of the HOA. Each Director must use his/her discretion, care, and diligence in the performance of their duties. The Directors are volunteers who do not receive any compensation for their services to the community.  

 Compliance: The rules and guidelines of the LOCF homeowner association are found in the Declarations of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). The CC&Rs describe the requirements and limitations on what you can do with your property. The goal of the CC&Rs is to protect, preserve, and enhance property values in the community.

 If you did not receive a copy of the restrictions from your title company when purchasing your home, you can find one on the LOCF website or in your resident portal. In addition, you can request a copy for a minimum cost by contacting the Association Manager, Terry Davis (DTA), at terry@webdta.com.

LOCF Website: https://dta.cincwebaxis.com/lcf/home/  The website has helpful information, announcements, contact information, governing documents, and community forms that you will find beneficial. It also has beautiful pictures of the community and its amenities.

 SCHOOLS: (Please go online to kleinisd.net for school bus pick-up and drop–off times)

              Lemm Elementary:                      (832) 484-6300

Strack Intermediate School:         (832) 249-5400

Klein Collins High School:            (832) 484-5500

 SOCIAL MEDIA:   The LOCF website is the official platform for communicating information regarding Lakes of Cypress Forest. However, residents share through other social media platforms like the LOCF Facebook page.  Many residents have found Facebook helpful.  A homeowner manages this site within LOCF.  If you wish to join this group, send an email to Michael Chan at chizinks@yahoo.com.  Please be advised that the LOCF website, which DTA manages, is our primary means of communicating and the official way to request and obtain up-to-date information on the community.

 AMERICAN FLAGS:  Many of our neighbors have joined the "Flags with Pride" program, which the Klein Collins Music Department sponsors.  The program has the students provide an American Flag to be positioned in front of your house (by the curb) on six holidays each year for approximately three days each holiday, beginning with Memorial Day and ending with President's Day.  The subscription period occurs during the March/April timeframe.  The contribution is approximately $40 per year.  For further information about this program, go to  https://iwantaflag.com/organization/klein-collins-high-school-music-department/

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION

 DTA COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT

Address:       3305 W. Davis, Suite 400

                    Conroe, TX  77304

                    Office phone: 832-364-6880

Community Association Manager: Terry Davis

                              Email: Terry@webdta.com

                              Phone: 832-364-6880

FIRE DEPARTMENT & POLICE:

          (Precinct 4 Constable)

          Emergency:                      911

          Non-Emergency:               (281) 376-3472

 WATER SEWER & TRASH:        Harris County WCID110

19023 Joanleigh Dr

Spring TX 77388
office@wcid110.com
Tel: 281-353-0998

Website: wcid110.com

Emergency text & Notice system:

Text WCID110  ALERTS to 832-246-7788

Operated by MOC-Municipal Operations and Consulting

For New Service, Billing, or Water Outages Contact

MOC: (281) 367-5511

                                                  Best Trash: 281-313-2378

 ELECTRICITY CARRIER:

Electric Providers             www.powertochoose.com

 Gas Company:

          CenterPoint Energy                     (800) 752-8036

 SCHOOLS:

          Lemm Elementary                       (832) 484-6300

          Strack Intermediate                     (832) 249-5400

          Klein Collins High School             (832) 484-5500

 Swim Team:

          FOST Barracudas:                      www.fostbarracudas.org

 

GATE ACCESS INFORMATION

Each resident address will be assigned Two (2) unique gate access codes (5 digits)

• The resident gate access code works 24x7and should ONLY be shared with family and close friends.
• The vendor gate access code works 6 AM to 8 PM and should ONLY be shared with your vendor(s) who routinely need access to LOCF.

 Your name will be listed in the gate access directory by Last Name(s), First Name(s), or initial. (25-character limit)

• You will receive a call from 713-955-4271
• You can talk with the guest. Press 9 on your phone for the gate to open
• Two (2) numbers per resident address can be programmed to be called. If no answer after 20 seconds, it will contact the second phone number.

Gate remotes are $45 each and can be ordered by filling out the application found at Lakes of Cypress Forest-Community Forms

TEMPORARY STREET PARKING PASS:  LOCF residents may request a temporary parking pass allowing a vehicle to be parked on the street overnight, usually for a period of no longer than two weeks and an exemption of more than two vehicles in the driveway  This street parking pass is discretionary and for a good cause as determined by DTA. To obtain a pass, go to Lakes of Cypress Forest-Community Forms.

TEMPORARY DRIVEWAY PARKING EXEMPTION:  The exemption for more than two cars in a driveway is discretionary and must meet the qualifications determined by the BOD and approved by DTA. To obtain an exemption, please complete the form found at www.lakesofcypressforest.org. 

 Architectural Residential Committee (ARC)

Plot plan showing the location of all structures in relation to property boundaries, setback lines, and utility easements. On the plot plan, you would show the improvement locations on the form or highlighting the fence to be replaced.

• Samples of any material to be used: paint color, stone, roofing, stain, pavers, etc.
• Drawing, pictures, and brochures of the improvement
• Detailed information about the modification: Size, height, material, etc.
• Any additional information to help in the decision

ARC approval may take up to 60 days.  Usually, approvals take about three weeks unless additional information is needed.

Remember, any improvement made on your home requires an ARC application.

Applications are found on the LOCF website in your residential portal at ARC application. 

DEED RESTRICTION REMINDERS

Lakes of Cypress Forest is a deed-restricted community committed to observing the CC&Rs & additional guidelines to maintain the appearance and value of the neighborhood.

If you did not receive a copy of the restrictions from your title company when purchasing your home, you can find a copy on the LOCF website or in your resident portal. For a minimum charge,  you can request a copy by contacting the Association Manager, Terry Davis (DTA), at (832) 364-6880 or terry@webdta.com  

The HOA enforces the deed restrictions and requires the residents to be aware of the most common violations.  Below is a list of the most common deed restriction violations noted and acted on by the HOA:

1. Cars parked in the street - overnight street parking is not allowed.

2. Lawn and landscaping beds in need of maintenance - Lawns must be maintained to keep a neat and healthy appearance, while flower beds should be free of weeds.

3. Garbage cans in-view from the street or common areas or out on non-pick-up days.

4. Modifications or additions to property without prior approval such as, but not limited to, permanent basketball goal, swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, trampoline, gazebo, patio cover, fence or roof replacement, etc.

5. Fishing in the smaller lakes.

6. Dog leash violations and poop pick-up requirements.

7. Wrought iron and wood fences needing repair or replacement. 

8. Utility boxes, pool equipment & generators not screened from view by landscaping. 

The above are a few violations of the deed restrictions. Letters are written and mailed to the resident at the expense of the HOA.  The time and cost involved in violation letters could be significantly reduced if all residents would take a few minutes to review the restrictions that apply to their properties in the Lakes of Cypress Forest.  

Please reach out if you have any questions regarding the CC&Rs and guidelines. 

COMMUNITY POOL / RESTROOM / PLAY EQUIPMENT

The Lakes of Cypress Forest pool is on a "Swim at Your Own Risk" basis and without the benefit of a Lifeguard. All residents wishing to swim must sign both the 1) Pool Rules and 2) Waiver Release forms and return them to a Pool Committee volunteer.  Once waivers are received a pool FOB that allows access to the pool will be issued.  

The Pool forms can be found on LOCF website under the "Home" tab, Community Forms. One Pool Access FOB is provided to each family. An additional or replacement FOB can be purchased for $10/ea.  There is a limit of 3 FOBs per household.

The Lakes of Cypress Forest community pool is open as soon as Texas weather is favorable and remains open late into the season (usually May-September).  Residents must use a pool fob to enter the pool gate and to enter/re-enter the restrooms from the poolside. A passcode will not open the pool gate nor the poolside restroom doors.  If you need a pool fob, please contact DTA Management at 832-364-6880.

 

During swim season, the pool is open 7 days a week from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.  The pool maintenance company comes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for cleaning.  During these brief times, residents must get out of the water if requested. If residents refuse to comply with requests, the pool will again be closed on Mondays.  

The Lakes of Cypress Forest community restroom is open 365 days a year from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.  Residents can enter using their 5- digit resident passcode on the park side restroom access keypad. This is the same personal (not vendor) code used for the entrance gates.  The pool FOB and any new gate remotes issued in 2020 (or later) will also work to open the park side restroom doors.

LOCF VOLUNTEER FORM

Several neighbors have expressed interest in volunteering to assist the Board of Directors and help aid in the efforts within the community, so we have listed areas of interest below that you may volunteer for if interested:

 Please email this to Terry @ Terry@webdta.com:

 _____ Architectural Review Committee (ARC)

 _____ Beautification Day

_____ Bid Committee

 _____ Decorations Committee

 _____ Community Engagement & Events

_____ CyCreek Greenway Committee

 _____ Gate & Security Committee

 _____ Special Projects Committee

 _____ Interest in serving as a Board Member

 _____ Flood Control

 _____ Pool & Recreation

 _____ Strategic Planning

 _____ Yard of the Month Committee

 _____ Welcome Committee

 Other Interests

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

 Name: _______________________________________________________________

 Address: _____________________________________________________________

 Telephone Number: ____________________________________________________

 Email Address: ________________________________________________________

TRASH & RECYCLE INFORMATION

Harris County WCID 110 provides trash collection and recycling services to all subdivisions within the water district. 

The service provider is:

                  Best Trash, LLC. (281) 313-2378

GARBAGE COLLECTION - YOUR TRASH SERVICE DAYS ARE

WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.  Please have trash out at the curb by 7:00 a.m. each collection day.

On each regularly scheduled collection day, Best Trash will collect residential refuse located at the curbside. Refuse must be in containers (30-50 gallons) or bags (not exceeding 40 gallons or weighing over 40 pounds). Max of 10 bags.

 Trees, shrubs, brush trimmings, and fencing must be bundled in lengths no greater than 4 feet with no branch diameter exceeding 3 inches. The bundling is required to allow quick pick-up, and size limitations are required to avoid damaging the equipment in the crushing process. All residential waste materials except tree and yard waste must be either in containers, bags, or bundles not exceeding 40 pounds.

 Items such as appliances, furniture, carpet (up to 1 room, rolled up four feet wide and less than fifty pounds), cardboard boxes (flattened) will be picked up either day. By Federal Law, refrigerators and freezers or any other items containing Freon must be drained of Freon and have an accompanying bill to validate such service was performed.

Items excluded from the regular collection are dirt, rocks, bricks, concrete, tires, batteries, motor oil, cooking oil, waste generated by a private contractor, or any materials or items deemed hazardous materials. Best Trash will leave a tag explaining the reason for the non-collected item(s).

 An enhanced feature of the new provider will allow for items excluded by the contract if notified in advance. Best Trash will meet with a resident prior to collection day to determine a price to haul the non-contract items. If a resident does not notify Best Trash of such a special pick-up before its scheduled day, then Best Trash will leave a notice for the resident to contact the Contractor during regular office hours before the next scheduled pick-up day.

 Please do not dispose of gasoline, motor oil, paints, cooking oil, or any other liquid items in a container that is not visible to Contractor personnel. If it results in spillage that causes a stain, Best Trash is not responsible for the cleanup.

HOLIDAYS

When regular pick-up falls on a holiday, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th – Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day, the pick-up will be made on the next regularly scheduled collection day.

 RECYCLING INFORMATION

Recycling Bins:

Initial Bin available at the Forest Oaks Clubhouse for free. Additional bins are $10.00 each. Call (281) 353-0998

Weekly Service Tips

• Please have bins out on Saturday by 7:00 a.m
• Please leave lids off all plastic containers – helps with compression – lids can go in recycling bin
• Please rinse any residue from containers
• Please breakdown any medium and large cardboard boxes
• Please remember we cannot take any type of Styrofoam products (packing peanuts, cups, plates, egg cartons, etc)
• No need to separate items – everything goes into the same recycling bin
• Excess items may be put in a regular trash can that has been marked as “recycling” or any white, clear or blue trash bag  – no black trash bags will be picked up (guys have to be able to see inside for possible contamination)
• Recycling emblem stickers are available upon request, which can be used to “recycle” an idle trash can or container into a recycling container –give us a call or send us an e-mail.
• On windy days, please place items in a white or clear trash bag and set it in the recycling bin (this prevents items from blowing out and across the yard and street)

Unacceptable Items

Unfortunately, not everything in our homes fall under the “household recycling” heading, and so there are items that cannot be accepted on the weekly routes.  These items either fall under the hazardous waste umbrella or simply just not recyclable.

• Biohazard Waste
• Medical Waste
• Pesticides/Chemicals
• Styrofoam of any kind
• Food Encrusted paper or cardboard
• Electronics
  

WCID110 Parks & Recreation

See our website at www.wcid110.com/parks-recreation

The Forest Oaks Swim & Racquet Club is a "Members Only" club providing amenities such as a fitness & workout facility, eight lighted tennis courts, a large outdoor pool, and a clubhouse facility.

 We are host to the Barracudas Swim Team, several men & ladies tennis leagues, quick start tennis programs, a HUGE Annual National Night Out Event, and many other annual activities and events.

 Forest Oaks Park is open to the Harris County WCID110 residents and provides a playground, walking/jogging trails, certified 5k trail, covered & uncovered picnic pavilions, 3 stocked fishing lakes (All size bass, channel & blue catfish under 14 inches are catch & release only), and lots of benches and swings throughout the park.

 Forest Oaks Park host many events of its own, such as 5K runs, family fun walks, scouting events, live music concerts, kids fishing tournaments, and lots more activities throughout each year.

 For questions about any of our recreational facilities & club membership, please call the Parks & Recreation Office, 19023 Joanleigh Dr., Spring, TX 77388 at 281-353-0998, or email at: office@hcwcid110.com