Page 1 of 29 D218209811 9/20/2018 8:41AM PGS29 Fee: $128.00 Submitter: SIMPLIFILE Electronically Recorded by Tarrant County Clerk in Official Public Records 47 po 2G, a) Mary Louise Garcia tHe. OA bees PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE FOR BOSWELL RANCH ESTATES HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC.
This Management Certificate is recorded pursuant to Section 209,004 of the Texas Property Code.
This amends all prior Management Certificates filed for this association Per Texas Property Code 209,004) (effective September 1,2013) “The County Clerk of each coun which a Management Certificate is filed as required by this section shall record the Managenge Certificate in the real property records of the county and index the document as a “‘Properg Association Management Certificate” State of Texas § County of Tarrant § 1. Name of Subdivision: Boswell Ranch 2 Subdivision Location: Tarrant Coun 3. Name of Homeowners Association: Boswell Rap eowner’s Association, Inc.
4. Recording Data for Association: s&B 5, 'D212306367, Real Property Records of Tarrant County, 4201057, Real Property Records of Tarrant County, and (4) constituting any part of the Addition under applicable law.
, Texas (the “Declaration”), recorded in Document No. D206143646, dé, Tarrant County, Texas, including all amendments thereto and/or further scorded and other documents binding further real property into the purview of the ef the date of this Certificate.
information the Association considered appropriate for the governing, administration or gtion of the subdivision and homeowner’s association: Phe below Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowner’s Association, Inc. Resolutions, Policies and Guidelines are filed with and attached to this Certificate: * Billing Policy and Payment Plan Guidelines
iation: Phe below Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowner’s Association, Inc. Resolutions, Policies and Guidelines are filed with and attached to this Certificate: * Billing Policy and Payment Plan Guidelines Violation Enforcement Resolution Records Retention Policy Records Inspection Policy Payment Plan Policy Membership Voting Policy E-mail Registration Policy Religious Item Display Guidelines Solar Energy Device Guidelines Roofing Material Guidelines Rainwater Collection Devices Guidelines Flag Display Guidelines Page 2 of 29 e Drought-Resistant Landscaping and Natural Turf Guidelines ¢ Application of Payments Policy e Conflict of Interest Policy ¢ Guidelines for Land Use of Adjacent Lots 7. Mailing Address and Contact Information for the Association and the Managing Agent: Spectrum Association Management 9800 Hillwood Pkwy, Ste 140 Fort Worth, TX 76177 [email protected] Ph: 817-900-1899 Fax: 972-992-3440 documents of Association, together with obtaining an official Resale Certificate a comprehensive physical inspection of the lot/home and common areas, prior to purchase.
Before me on Ie Eup Tide 2018 by Association Management, LP, the Managing Agent for ¥ Association, Inc., on behalf of said Association.
Le) Notary Public, State of Texas PARA» PP WDD 4H Ds D4 Ds Ds Data dn DENISE J, MAHAN Notary Public | § ntonio, TX 78232 State of Texaa s » C i a Comm. Exp. 10-21weeeeeuucecccecccrarceoeaaere es Page 3 of 29 0 ER'S ASSO ND PAYMENT P STATE OF TEXAS | § § COUNTY OF TARRANT § Estates Homeowner’s Association, Inc. (“Association”), a Texas non-profit corpora authority to the Board of Directors (“the Board”) to establish a budget, set the ay assessments, and adopt a procedure to bill and collect assessments and othe Association; and
exas non-profit corpora authority to the Board of Directors (“the Board”) to establish a budget, set the ay assessments, and adopt a procedure to bill and collect assessments and othe Association; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 209 of the Texas Proper Association hereby adopts these Guidelines for the purposes off for assessments and other charges of the Association and iden lines under which an and charges; and day of eee “Be oard of Directors at which a quorum was present.
Signature: Printed Name; i 7, Page 4 of 29 BOSWELL RANCH ESTATES HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, ENC, BILLING POLICY AND PAYMENT PLAN GUIDELINES 1, BILLING POLICY ASSESSMENT PERIOD The Board of Directors (“Board”) has the duty of establishing and adopting an annual budget, in advance, each fiscal year of the Association covering the estimated costs of operation of the Association during eac calendar year.
NOTICE sent via regular mail to the most recent address of the owner according electronic means to the device or email address in the Association recq electronic delivery which shall become effective five days aftéx wNtten TOHlee has been received by the Association. Notices will be deemed delivered to the owner upor depositing the notice with the U.S. Postal DUE DATE All assessments are due and payable the first calenda by the Board in its sole and absolute discretié tee billing period, or in such a manner determined t due the Association is not paid on the date when prepacatier!, amounts related to mari staff available for communication with past due owners, file review costs, filing fees, and other casts.
In addition, pursuant to Texas Property Code, the Association may incur or be responsible for third party costs
for communication with past due owners, file review costs, filing fees, and other casts.
In addition, pursuant to Texas Property Code, the Association may incur or be responsible for third party costs that an owner is then responsible for paying which may include, but are not limited to: attorney’s fees and costs, court costs, filing fees, and other costs.
PAST DUE NOTIFICATION Page 5 of 29 In the event an amount remains unpaid after the due date, past due notices may be sent from the Association to the owner(s} each month the amount remains past due. The Association may send written notice on or about every thirty (30) days until such time the account is paid in full.
The Association may choose to cause work to be done in an effort to praperly bill the owner's and to fulfil} the Board's duty to bill and collect all assessments. The Association may state in past due correspondence to the owner the nature of any additional work to be done on the owner's account and the corresponding cost to the Association that will be billed by the Association to the owner's account if the owner fails to pay in full by due date.
Past due notices will contain a statement that the entire remaining unpaid balance is due and that t entitled to a payment plan. In the event the owner chooses to enter a payment plan, in additiopfo interes monthly charge may be added to the owner’s balance for administrative costs related to the pe “2 2 the owner.
The Final Notice will be sent via certified mail pursuant to Se set forth the following information: amounts due, including 4 and any other amounts outstanding; a period of at least thirty {'S the Scallauility of a payment plan if the owner is entitled toa ehts, interest, late fees, casts ays for the owner to pay the amounts due;
ny other amounts outstanding; a period of at least thirty {'S the Scallauility of a payment plan if the owner is entitled toa ehts, interest, late fees, casts ays for the owner to pay the amounts due; Mylan as described in Section II of this e Association’s handling to a third party collection agent or attorney if the amount. e referenced thirty (30) day period; and notice that any auornay’s fees cand costs ma be cPrayft ey’s office. The costs for maintaining and monitoring de, but are not limited to: correspondence to and from the ‘ if consultation with the Board, igo but not limited to: sending demand D ainst the past due owner for a money judgment, instituting a foreclosure or expedited Ing necessary claims, objections and motions in the bankruptcy court and monitoring Nin order to protect the Association’s interests.
11, COMMON AREA Ifa hearing is not requested within 30 days from the date the past due notice is mailed to the owner, the owner’s use of recreational facilities and common properties may be suspended.
tN, PAYMENT PLAN GUIDELINES 10.
i, Page 6 of 29 The Association hereby establishes an alternative payment schedule by which an owner may make partial payments to the Association for past due regular or special assessments or any other amounts owed to the Association without accruing monetary penalties, Monetary penalties do not include interest or reasonable costs associated with administering the payment plan. Any late fees imposed prior to a request for a payment plan may be made part of such payment plan at the discretion of the Board. The payment plan schedule and policy is as follows: A payment plan term shall be determined at the discretion of the Board, but shall have a minimum ter not less than 3 months;
iscretion of the Board. The payment plan schedule and policy is as follows: A payment plan term shall be determined at the discretion of the Board, but shall have a minimum ter not less than 3 months; The Association may use its discretion to determine the maximum term of a payment plan; The Association may set up, without the need for a case by case vote by the Board, a paymenr} 12 consecutive monthly installments; its sole discretion, as long as the mintmum term of the payment plan o: months; All payments shall be due by the date specified in the payment plan; Failure by an owner to make a payment by the due date specifte é payment plan shall be considered a default of the payment plan; owner who failed to honor the terms of a The Association is not required to enter into a pa s default under a previous payment plan; previous payment plan during the two (2) years fo) 0 assessment cycle, the owner may be required to pay future assessments by the due date ef those gSsessments in addition to the payments specified in the payment pian; Pursuant to Section 209,0064(b 2 érty Code the Association is not required to offer a payment plan to an owner after the ay peridd to pay the past due balance in the final notice has expired; The Association is not requi a angwner to enter into a payment plan more than once in any twelve (12) month period; The Association is nof ra ad ta the date of the owner's réquest fg allow a payment plan for any amount that extends more than 18 months from a payment plan.
If, General Provisions ig the contents of this detailed policy, the officers, directors, and manager of the Association may dependent, collective, and respective judgment in applying this policy, Other Rights
ral Provisions ig the contents of this detailed policy, the officers, directors, and manager of the Association may dependent, collective, and respective judgment in applying this policy, Other Rights This policy is in addition to and is not intended to detract from or limit the rights of the Association to bill assessments under the Association's Declaration and the laws of the State of Texas.
A payment received by the Association shall be applied in accordance with Section 209,0063 of the Texas Property Code. The acceptance of a partial payment on an owner's account does not constitute a waiver of the Association's right to collect the full outstanding balance due on an owner's account.
Page 7 of 29 4, cem. nd Amendment lic This policy replaces any previously recorded or implemented policy that addresses the subjects contained herein, The Board of Directors may amend this policy from time to time.
Page 8 of 29 Violation Enforcement Resolution for the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF Tarrant § Pursuant to the Bylaws of the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Ing .
as “Association”) and the Declaration of Protective Covenants, the Directors of ft Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation, con adoption of the following resolution: RE: Violation Enforcement Policy WHEREAS: BE RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Board of Directors hér¢ equitable policies for tfic7A btent any provision within this policy is in conflict the such provision shall be modified to comply with the EFFE, ept 10, 2018 Qette& Authorized Board Member Date Page 9 of 29 Records Retention Policy for the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
ept 10, 2018 Qette& Authorized Board Member Date Page 9 of 29 Records Retention Policy for the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF Tarrant § Non-Profit Corporation.
WHEREAS, the Association adopted a Policy through resolution of the Bas Homeowners Association, Inc.’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) on September 10, 2 1.) Certificates of formation, articles of incorporation, bylaws, » to certificates of formation, bylaws and covenants shall be address, electronically or in a storage facility as d 3.) Account records of current owners shall be retained for four years after the expiration of the contract term at the Association’s princifa éss, electronically or in a storage facility as OTT deemed appropriate by the Board.
e‘Baard shall be retained for seven years at the Association’s storage facility as deemed appropriate by the Board.
aived for seven years at the Association’s principal office ‘will be retained for the time period of the documents most closely Electronic documents will be retained as if they were paper will be accomplished by shredding. Destruction of any electronic records of the ade via a reasonable attempt to remove the electronic records from all known electronic locations antkKor Tepesitories.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 10, 2018 reo Page 10 of 29 Records Inspection Policy for the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF Tarrant § Inc. (the This Records Inspection Policy for the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Associati a Texas “Policy”) is adopted by the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc. (the “Associgtio Non-Profit Corporation.
rds Inspection Policy for the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Associati a Texas “Policy”) is adopted by the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc. (the “Associgtio Non-Profit Corporation.
WHEREAS, the Association adopted a Policy through resolution of the Bés Homeowners Association, Inc.’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) on September 10, 20T8 instrument signed by both the owne; 2.) To inspect or obtain copies of Association r ven a request to inspect or purchase copig Be enkioarie certificats 3.) The estimated cost of prodqg of their production.
ft records shall include reasonable costs for labor, transportation of gr mediums used for their production, Said costs shall not exceed the cost ee LPA.C. Section 70,3.
Between the estimated cost of production and the actual final cost shall be settled ays trom the date the records were delivered.
stitated cost was lesser or greater than the actual costs, the Association shall submit a final o the owner on or before the 30 business day after the date the information is delivered.
eithbursed to the Association before the 30 business day after the date the invoice is sent to the owner, may be added to the owner's account as an assessment. If the estimated costs exceeded the final invoice amount, the owner is entitled to a refund, and the refund shall be issued to the owner not later than the 30 business day after the date the invoice is sent to the owner.
4.) The Association may, at its option, produce the records in hard copy or electronic format for an owner requesting to obtain copies.
5.) Types of records available for inspection shall include all responsive records identified in the Association’s Records Retention policy.
electronic format for an owner requesting to obtain copies.
5.) Types of records available for inspection shall include all responsive records identified in the Association’s Records Retention policy.
6.) The Association may not release any records that indicate the violation history or payment history of a particular owner of the community without written consent from said owner.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Authorized Board Member Signature: Page 11 of 29 September 10, 2018 Date: 9-11-18 Unofficial Copy Page 12 of 29 Payment Plan Policy for the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF Tarrant § WHEREAS, The Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc. (the “Association”) is charged with administering and enforcing the Declaration of Protective Covenants (the “Declaration”); WHEREAS, Section 209.0062 of the TEXAS PROPERTY CODE requires that the Assoctat adopt and payments to the Association for delinquent regular or special assessments or any otk Association without accruing additional monetary penalties; and WHEREAS, the Association’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) with Section 209.0062; NOW, THEREFORE, the Board has duly adopted the followi 1.) Eligibility: Any owner who has not defaulted undety previous payment plan during the past two years from the date a payment plan request is received_b3 Association shall be eligible for a payment 2.) Duration & Terms a. A Payment Plan shall have a ytningthn tert bf not less than 3 months; b. Association may use its discret Adee e the maximum term of a payment plan; c. Despite the foregoip e 3 2 om-the date of the owner’s request for a Payment Plan; d. Association mg d faith payment of not more than 25% prior to commencing a payment plan.
term of a payment plan; c. Despite the foregoip e 3 2 om-the date of the owner’s request for a Payment Plan; d. Association mg d faith payment of not more than 25% prior to commencing a payment plan.
halNbé allowed, without deliberation by the Board, to pay a delinquent Al consecutive monthly installments, with the first payment due within gubmit a request for a Payment Plan that does not meet the foregoing ~ along with any other information they wish the Board to consider, and the Board ? or disapprove such Payment Pian, in its sole discretion; and, a. All Payment Plans must be in writing and signed by the owner entering into said Payment Plan.
4.) Fees and Payment a. All payments shall be due by the date specified in the Payment Plan; b. Failure by an owner to make a payment by the time frame specified in the Payment Plan shall result in immediate default of said Payment Plan; Cc.
Page 13 of 29 Additional monetary penalties will not accrue during the term of the Payment Plan.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, interest as allowed under the Declaration may continue to accrue during the term of the Payment Plan. The Association may provide an estimate of the amount of interest that will accrue during the term of the Payment Plan. Furthermore, the Association may charge an owner a reasonable cost for administering the Payment Plan (the “Administrative Costs”). Any Administrative Costs will be identified in the Payment Plan.
5.) Default a, b. There is no opportunity to cure a default under a Payment Plan; EFFECTIVE DATE: September 10, 2018 Authorized Board Member Signature: Any owner who defaults under a Payment Plan shall remain in default until er entire account balance is brought current; While an owner is in default of a Payment Plan issued pursuant to this Po
ature: Any owner who defaults under a Payment Plan shall remain in default until er entire account balance is brought current; While an owner is in default of a Payment Plan issued pursuant to this Po owner shall be applied in the manner specified in the written payme: Page 14 of 29 Membership Voting Policy for the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF Tarrant § This Membership Voting Policy for the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Associati “Policy”) is adopted by the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc. (the “Associ Non-Profit Corporation.
WHEREAS, membership voting is governed in whole or in part by Sectiog 209.00593 and 209.0054 of Texas Property Code (the “Voting Requirements”), and; WHEREAS, the Association may adopt policies and rules to help faeili Voting Requirements.
1.) The Association shall have the sole authority to proxaulgate all ballots; or other instruments (“Voting Instruments”) for Association wide votes or elections and the Association may not accept any other form of these ents in connection with an Association vote or election.
2.) The Association may include copies elections in the notice of said meeting.
in a vote or election.
4.) Voting Instruments m; high they pertain prior to the close of voting.
ted Voting Insiruments may include e-mail submission or facsimile 5.) Electronic submiss transmission of gai tfument. If mailing, Voting Instruments must be received not later than one business the Election or Vote to which they pertain.
gst by proxy may only be cast in person by the proxy holder at the meeting for which said proxy is effective.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 10, 2018 Authorized Board Member Signature: 5 aay Date: rls § Page 15 of 29 E-mail Registration Policy for the
proxy holder at the meeting for which said proxy is effective.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 10, 2018 Authorized Board Member Signature: 5 aay Date: rls § Page 15 of 29 E-mail Registration Policy for the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF Tarrant § WHEREAS, The Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc., a Texas non-prof ‘fe prporation send the required notice of a meeting of the Association’s Board of Directors ( owner who has registered an e-mail address with the Association; WHEREAS, putsuant to Section 209.0051(f), it is an owner’é duty to Keep at updated e-mail address registered with the Association; NOW THEREFORE, the Board has duly adopted llowing “E-mail Registration Policy” (the ‘Policy”): fe Association for the purposes of receiving 1.} An e-mail address shall be considered the owner has completed the registration form notices pursuant to Section 209.0051 6 available at www.spectrumam,com f to gain online access to the Association’s website.
and (2) the owner has receix6d hation that said submission has been received and approved.
2.) For an owner to receive notice matte’Section 209.005 1(e)(2)(B), the registration form must be completed and submitted :i er Septsmber 10, 2018.
3.) No other form of e-ma tioh, shall be accepted for the purpose of communicating notices under Section §209.005 ogardless of whether said e-mail address has been previously used for communications sep thé Association.
EFFECTIVE DATEX eprember 10, 2018 Signature: bt Yad Date: Po(/- +8 Authorized Boal Page 16 of 29 Religious Item Display Guidelines for the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF Tarrant §
2018 Signature: bt Yad Date: Po(/- +8 Authorized Boal Page 16 of 29 Religious Item Display Guidelines for the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF Tarrant § Pursuant to the Bylaws of the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.(referred to as “Association”) and the Declaration of Protective Covenants, the Directors of the Boswell Ranch Es Homeowners Association, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation, consent to the adoption of the resolution: RE: Architectural Guidelines for Religious Displays WHEREAS: 1, The Texas Property Code Chapter 202 Section 202.018 prgtlhy aeiatiens from adopting or enforcing a restrictive covenant which governs an owner’ storyesi right to display or affix on the entry to the owner’s or resident’s dwelling one or more tlipiaus/teins the display of which is 2. Pursuant to Section 202.018(b) of the Texas Proper te, the Bia of Directors is permitted to adopt certain limitations on the display of religious Ke Assodigtion may remove any item that does not conform to the statute.
any conflict between these provisions and any religious item display yesteiciions EFFECTIVE DATE: September 10, 2018 Authorized Board Member Signature: Date: q- y- 18 Page 17 of 29 _Solar Energy Device Guidelines for the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF Tarrant § Pursuant to the Bylaws of the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.(referred to as “Association”) and the Declaration of Protective Covenants, the Directors of the Boswell Ranch E Homeowners Association, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation, consent to the adoption of the resolution: RE; Architectural Guidelines for Solar Energy Devices WHEREAS: 1. The Texas Property Code Chapter 202 Section 202.010 pr¢
c., a Texas non-profit corporation, consent to the adoption of the resolution: RE; Architectural Guidelines for Solar Energy Devices WHEREAS: 1. The Texas Property Code Chapter 202 Section 202.010 pr¢ enforcing a complete prohibition on solar energy devices; Bng aS from adopting or 2. Pursuant to Section 202,010 of the Texas Prope: de, the of Directors is permitted to adopt certain limitations on solar energy devices.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Property Code, the Board of Directors of the sirittions on solar energy devices contained in any i are inconsistent with the new law, and adopts the 1. In order to comply with Section 202.94 Association hereby repeals any and é governing document of the Ksshcia b, j sd deCumentation stating that the energy production of the solar panel &, The top edge of the solar panel must be parallel with the roofline, or if the roofline & at angle in must be parallel with the bottom portion of the roof. The solar panel must dAlsé conform to the slope of the roofline; the solar panel will be located anywhere on the lot other than a roof of the home or other approved structure the solar pane] must be located below the fence line; e. The color of the solar panel frames, brackets, wires and pipes must be included with the improvement request.
2. Inthe event of any conflict between these provisions and any solar energy device restrictions contained in any governing documents of the Association, including design guidelines, policies and the Declaration, this Solar Energy Device Policy controls.
Page 18 of 29 EFFECTIVE DATE: September 10, 2018 Authorized Board Member Signature: Date: F- Ue Page 19 of 29 Roofing Material Guidelines for the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF Tarrant §
mber 10, 2018 Authorized Board Member Signature: Date: F- Ue Page 19 of 29 Roofing Material Guidelines for the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF Tarrant § Pursuant to the Bylaws of the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.(referred to as “Association”) and the Declaration of Protective Covenants, the Directors of the Boswell Ran Homeowners Association, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation, consent to the adoption of fhe resolution: RE: Architectural Guidelines for Roofing Materials WHEREAS: 1, The Texas Property Code Chapter 202 Section 202.011 praclides asspciations from adopting or enforcing a prohibition or restriction on certain roofing matéxials 2, Pursuant to Section 202.011 of the Texas Prope: e, the Board certain limitations on roofing materials.
Of Directors is permitted to adopt BE IT RESOLVED THAT: © as Property Code, the Board of Directors of the 3. In order to comply with Section 202.9T1 ot i flineg for vertain roofing materials.
Association adopts the follows ingles must match the aesthetics of other properties surrounding the owner’s property.
Any conflict between these provisions and any roofing material restrictions contamed Pverning documents of the Association, including design guidelines, policies and the 6n, this Roofing Materials Policy controls.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 10, 2018 Page 20 of 29 Rainwater Collection Devices Guidelines for the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF Tarrant § Pursuant to the Bylaws of the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.(referred tg “Association”) and the Declaration of Protective Covenants, the Directors of the Boswell RamehP
F Tarrant § Pursuant to the Bylaws of the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.(referred tg “Association”) and the Declaration of Protective Covenants, the Directors of the Boswell RamehP Homeowners Association, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation, consent to the adoption of resolution: RE: Architectural Guidelines for Rainwater Collection Devices WHEREAS; 1.) The Texas Property Code Chapter 202 Section 202.007(d) evassociations from adopting or enforcing certain prohibitions on restrictions on raffNgarrels aftd-rainwater harvesting systems; and 2.) Pursuant to Section 202.007(d) of the Texas Prope de, the Board of Directors is permitted to adopt certain limitations on rainwater harvesting.sy BEIT RESOLVED THAT: 1.} In order to comply with Section the Association adopts the ei Q b. The barrels or 3 adjoining or adjatent when it is manufactured.
ay regulate the size, type, materials and manner of screening for barrels at are Visible from the street, another lot, or common area.
be sufficient areas on the owner’s property to install the barrels or system.
any conflict between these provisions and any rainwater collection device restrictions the Reoclaration, this Rainwater Collection Device Policy controls.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 10, 2018 Authorized Board Member Signature: : bf a Date: GUE Page 21 of 29 Flag Display Guidelines for the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF Tarrant § Pursuant to the Bylaws of the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc. and the Declara Protective Covenants, the Directors of the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, I profit corporation (referred to as “Association”), adopt the following resolution: RE: Architectural Guidelines for Flag Displays WHEREAS:
ectors of the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, I profit corporation (referred to as “Association”), adopt the following resolution: RE: Architectural Guidelines for Flag Displays WHEREAS: 1.) The Texas Property Code Section 202.012 precludes assocjatiéns fro hg or enforcing a prohibition or restriction on certain flag displays; and 2.) Pursuant to Section 202.012 of the Texas Property Code, th rectors Is permitted to adopt certain guidelines on flag displays.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Property Code, the Board of Directors of the & displays: eras with 4 U.S.C. Sections 5-10.
accordance with Chapter 3100 of the Texas 1.) In order to comply with Section 202. son Association adopts the following guid ctinies ng’or represent an unsafe condition must be repaired, replaced or removed.
3 sols are limited to one per lot, not to exceed 20 feet in height.
h, lak siZe is limited to 3’ x 5’.
owner can only place a flagpole or flag on their own property with the approval of the Mtchitectural Control Committee and no other property.
j. You must abate any noise that is caused by the external halyard of a flagpole.
2.) The American Flag, Texas Flag or flag from one of the United States armed services may be flown from wall mounted poles or ground mounted flagpoles. The installation of all flagpoles must be approved by the committee for height and location. The location and intensity of lights used to illuminate a displayed flag must also be approved by the Architectural Control Committee.
3.) In the event of any conflict between these provisions and any flag display restrictions contained in any dedicatory instruments of the Association, including design guidelines, policies and the Declaration, this Flag Display Policy controls.
Page 22 of 29 EFFECTIVE DATE: September 10, 2018
ntained in any dedicatory instruments of the Association, including design guidelines, policies and the Declaration, this Flag Display Policy controls.
Page 22 of 29 EFFECTIVE DATE: September 10, 2018 Authorized Board Member Signature: Date: ¥-1f- 1% Page 23 of 29 Drought-Resistant Landscaping and Natural Turf Guidelines for the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF Tarrant § Pursuant to the Bylaws of the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc. and the Declar&tian of Protective Covenants, the Directors of the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Ing.) 2Texks nonprofit corporation (referred to as “Association”), adopt the following resolution: RE: Architectural Guidelines for Drought-Resistant Landscaping and Natural Turf WHEREAS: 1, The Texas Property Code Section 202.007 precludes assocjatjéns tropnadepttfig or enforcing a prohibition that restricts an owner from using drought-resigtant lands§aping or water conserving natural turf; and 2. Inthe best interest of the Association in light of fre conserving natural a. The Architectun's as 25% of publidly bmit an Architectural Control Committee request or a request for a variance ontro] Committee (as applicable). The request must include details of the plan. Installation of the new xeriscaping cannot begin until the request has No/boulders or large rocks exceeding six inches (6") may be used on the narrow strips between dewalls and the street curb, No plants may encroach onto or over public sidewalks.
No plants with thorns, spines, or sharp edges can be used within six feet (6') of the sidewalks.
Ums, pots, and other manmade ornamentation cannot exceed four (4) items in public view.
blic sidewalks.
No plants with thorns, spines, or sharp edges can be used within six feet (6') of the sidewalks.
Ums, pots, and other manmade ornamentation cannot exceed four (4) items in public view.
No plants greater than twelve inches (12") in height should be planted in the sidewalk strip area.
Sickly and dying plants must be removed and replaced.
Perennials and ornamental grasses that die back in winter must be cut back to remove dead material.
wt rs Boe rb 2. Xeriscaping - Xeriscaping means using native and adapted plants that grow and sustain themselves with low water requirements, and that can tolerate heat and drought conditions.
Page 24 of 29 . Ground Cover - Ifa request is granted, non-turf areas can contain decomposed granite, ground hardwood mulch, crushed limestone, flagstone, or other loose stone material for a ground cover. The ground cover must be maintained to prevent weed growth, preferably without using toxic or environmentally harmful chemicals. Paver stones may be used to create walkways. Concrete surfaces are limited to driveways and sidewalks only.
. Plants - Use plants adapted to the pH soil conditions created by the non-turf materials used, For example, don't use acid-loving plants along with alkaline crushed limestone. Acid- tong hlants granite. For public safety, no plants with thorns, spines, or sharp edges can be useddyithixisty (6') of the sidewalks. Also, no plants higher than twelve inches (12") may be plant@thin the sidewalk strip, as this constitutes a visual safety hazard to pedestrians and drivers.
. Borders - Xeriscaped areas must be surrounded by a border to clearly from turfed areas. Borders can consist of metal edging or mortared mas growth between masonry units. Brick masonry must be apptqvét-for calor and type; if brick units
surrounded by a border to clearly from turfed areas. Borders can consist of metal edging or mortared mas growth between masonry units. Brick masonry must be apptqvét-for calor and type; if brick units eorhimon" concrete blocks are permitted. If iron edging is used, it must be properly d and set with top edge not more than two infeine of the landscaping, must be kept in Turf Grasses - Homeowners should consid g "thirsty" turf grasses such as St. Augustine with turf that has lower water requirefhents. Geodpturf grasses for our area include Buffalo grass, amount of sunlight your lawp og befdre’ choosing a new turf grass ge boulders or other natural materials that are used as part of pots, and other man-made ornamentation can add variety, but wiilar non-vegetative items must be approved in advance. No boulders ix inches (6") may be used on the easement strips between the sidewalks ance ~ Xeriscaped areas are subject to the same maintenance requirements as ¢ and must be maintained at all times to ensure an attractive appearance. Plants must ickly and dying plants must be removed and replaced. Perennials that die back during er-zust be cut back to remove dead material. This includes most ornamental grasses and other flowering perennials that go dormant to the ground in winter. Xeriscaped areas are subject to the same maintenance requirements as other landscaping and must be maintained at all times to ensure an attractive appearance. Plants must be trimmed, beds must be kept weed-free, and borders must be edged. No plants may encroach on sidewalks. Sickly and dying plants must be removed and
mes to ensure an attractive appearance. Plants must be trimmed, beds must be kept weed-free, and borders must be edged. No plants may encroach on sidewalks. Sickly and dying plants must be removed and replaced, Perennials that die back during winter must be cut back to remove dead material. This includes most ornamental grasses and other flowering perennials that go dormant to the ground in winter.
. To the extent these guidelines contradict with any previous guidelines, rules, covenants, or restrictions, these guidelines shall control. These guidelines are supplementary and are in addition to Page 25 of 29 any and all other covenants, conditions, restrictions, rules, and guidelines in effect for the Association.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 10, 2018 Authorized Board Member Signature: Date: THe /8 Page 26 of 29 Application of Payments Policy for the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF Tarrant § WHEREAS, The Bosweil Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc., a Texas non-profi¢’eerporation (the “Association”) is charged with administering and enforcing the Declaration of Protective.Co ts (the “Declaration”); e ion y of Rg¥ments WHEREAS, The Board adopts the following policy in order to comply with ¢ schedule created by Section 209.0063 of the Texas Property Code; and NOW THEREFORE, the Board has duly adopted the following “Policy”): 1) Any delinquent assessment; 2) Any current assessment; 3) Any attorney’s fees or third party collection cos assessments or any other charge that could prowig 4) Any attorney’s fees incurred by the assOws(ath 5) Any fines assessed by the Association; 6) Any other amounts owed to the Assi Date: 4 “ft fb STATE OF TEXAS Page 27 of 29 Conflict of Interest Policy for the
torney’s fees incurred by the assOws(ath 5) Any fines assessed by the Association; 6) Any other amounts owed to the Assi Date: 4 “ft fb STATE OF TEXAS Page 27 of 29 Conflict of Interest Policy for the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
§ § COUNTY OF Tarrant § Pursuant to the Bylaws of the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc. and the Declar: of Protective Covenants, the Directors of the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Ii nonprofit corporation (referred to as “Association”), adopt the following resolution: RE; Conflict of Interest Policy WHEREAS: 1, Section 209.0052 of the Texas Property Code adds limitatiéns services from a board member, a board member’s Relativea k member's Relative’s company.
2. The Association’s Board of Directors (the “Boa Section 209.0052.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT contracts causify ong with the following: 1. For purposes of this policy, 2 by consanguinity or affinity ye x benefit received by the entire membership of the community if: a. The Assovia as received at least two other competitive bids for the contract from fated with the Director, Relative, or company (if reasonably available); 2 ie Director is not given access fo the other bids, does not participate in any oad Ss discussion regarding the contract, and does not vote on the award of the contract; relftionship concerning the applicable Director is disclosed to or known by the Board the Board, in good faith and with ordinary care, authorizes the contract by affirmative Ote of the majority of the Directors who do not have a conflict of interest; and d. The Board certifies by a resolution that the requirements of Section 209.0052 have been met.
3. A conflict of interest shall mean, any contract, transaction, or other action taken in the course of
d. The Board certifies by a resolution that the requirements of Section 209.0052 have been met.
3. A conflict of interest shall mean, any contract, transaction, or other action taken in the course of Association business that will benefit a current Director, a Relative of a current Director, a company Owned by a current Director, or a company Owned by a current Director’s Relative, or any benefit above and beyond any benefit received by the entire membership of the community.
4, The interest can be either direct or indirect.
The benefit is not limited to strictly monetary rewards (e.g. access to information for private gain).
6. Ifaconflict of interest is discovered after a decision has been made, the pertinent Director must notify the rest of the Board as soon as he or she is aware of a conflict.
oi Page 28 of 29 7. The other board members must reexamine the issues with the new information in accordance with this policy.
8. Contracts entered into in violation of this policy are void and unenforceable.
9. A current Director with a conflict of interest will still be counted in determining whether a quorum exists.
10, The Board certifies through this resolution that the requirements of Section 209.0052 have been met.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 10, 2018 Authorized Board Member Signature: (af Yay Date, 4-¥-!
\ af» SS 2@ Page 29 of 29 Guidelines for Land Use of Adjacent Lots for the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF Tarrant § Pursuant to the Bylaws of the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc. and the Declargtion of Protective Covenants, the Directors of the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc., a\Téxas nonprofit corporation (referred to as “Association”), adopt the following resolution: RE:
on of Protective Covenants, the Directors of the Boswell Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Inc., a\Téxas nonprofit corporation (referred to as “Association”), adopt the following resolution: RE: Architectural Guidelines for Land Use of Adjacent Lots WHEREAS: 1.) Section 209.015 of the Texas Property Code restricts the Asgé provision in a dedicatory instrument that prohibits a residefit'g purposes including a garage, sidewalk, driveway, parking 4 septic system, swimming pool, utility line, or water well, and vehicle, if allowed by the dedicatory instruments; 2.) Pursuant to Section 209.015 of the Texas Property the Board of Directors is permitted to adopt certain limitations on the land use of adjacent lotsOtwp a common owner.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 5 ofthe Pexas Property Code, the Board of Directors of the oY i rt Land Use of Adjacent Lots: ory ents, adjacent lots may be used for residential purposes eway, parking area, children's swing or playscape, fence, , utility line, or water well, and the parking or storage of a Association adopts the follg a. Ifallowed by the ginal condition before the addition of the improvements allowed hereunder, or xijacent lot separately but only for the purpose of constructing a new residence that gOverming documents of the Association, including design guidelines, policies and the Declaration, this Land Use for Adjacent Lots Policy controls.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 10, 2018 Authorized Board Member a Date: q-fl- iS