(Upper Kirby Management District)

Created in June 1997 by the Texas State Legislature, the Harris County Improvement District #3 was created for comprehensive planning, implementation, maintenance and operations for the public improvement to the Upper Kirby District.

Commercial property owners pay a self-imposed property tax in addition to all public taxes. The tax rate for HCID# 3 is currently $0.15/$100.

     Founded: May 1997 by Texas State Legislature

     Boundaries: Roughly Westheimer (N), Shepherd (E), Bissonnet (S) and Buffalo Speedway (W). Link to boundary map.

     Budget: Approx. $1.9 mil.

     Funding: $0.15/$100

     Board Size: Five Members

     Accomplishments:

• Gateway/Midtown Scenic District
• Upper Kirby District’s Master Plan
• Funded creation of Upper Kirby Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #19 (TIRZ)

     Ongoing Services:

• Precinct One Constable Patrol
• Urban Design and Streetscape
• Right of Way Maintenance and Cleanup
• Adoption of Levy Park, District Esplanades, TxDOT US 59
• Underpasses and Rights-of-Ways within the District boundaries
• Graffiti/Bandit Sign Abatement Program
• General District Operations
• Public Affairs and Marketing of Area
• Manager of Upper Kirby District TIRZ #19 and the Upper Kirby District Foundation
• Liaison to City of Houston, Harris County, TxDOT and METRO
• Regular Area Inlet Maintenance

     Proposed Projects:

• District-Wide Streetscape and Utility Relocation Plan

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Robert Axelson, Chair

Albert P. Keller, Vice Chair

Robert Schultz, Director

Jeff Steen, Director

Patricia Chesnick, Director