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Fire Lanes, Municipal Codes, and Towing

Posted on by Don Ryan - 4 Comments

We are still having problems with people parking in the Fire Lane. Yesterday, someone had a party and many of their guests decided to park in the Fire Lane, when there was plenty of parking available in front of the Office but they were apparently too tired to walk a short distance. A number of cars were parked on both sides of the Fire Lane and several tow trucks were called, resulting in a few cars being towed; others were only released after the owner paid a “drop fee” of about $130.00.   The full tow charge is around $300.00.

Excalibur Towing has stepped up random patrols throughout the subdivision and is closely monitoring things. If you park your vehicle in our Fire Lanes, you do so at your own risk and at your own expense.

The City’s Municipal Code states:

No person shall park, stop or leave standing any non-emergency vehicle, either attended or unattended, within any portion of the fire lane. 

Unless you fit into one of the following three conditions, you are NOT an emergency vehicle and will be towed at your expense:

a. Vehicles assigned to the fire department that are engaged in emergency activities.

b. Police department or other law enforcement vehicles on official business.

c. Ambulance vehicles on emergency calls.

Fire Lanes, Information

Visitor Lot Parking Permits and Rules

Posted on by Don Ryan

We sent another notice by mail to all property owners detailing the new Visitor Lot Parking Permit program and Rules.  Only property owners can apply for a Permit and permits will be issued based on several requirements. Not all who apply will be approved for a permit and there are a limited number of permits available.

Here is a copy of the mailing sent out this week    Parking July 2015

Anyone who continues to park in the Visitors Lots who are not actual visitors and who do not have a Parking Permit will risk being towed at their expense. The approximate cost of this is $300.00 per vehicle, per tow.

Information, Visitor Parking

Trash Pickup Changes

Posted on by Don Ryan

For the next few months, we will be using a subcontractor to pick up our trash. This will allow us to continue using our personnel to do necessary home repairs and finish the 2015 painting schedule as soon as possible.

This will start today, July 9th.  Trash pickup days will not change, just who is picking up trash.

We will still be sending out warning to those who do not properly tie trash bags, put broken glass into trash bags and who do not close up boxes properly.

Information, Trash Pickup

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GP July 4th Fireworks

Posted on by Don Ryan

Celebrate July 4 in Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie will celebrate Independence Day with one fireworks show at Lone Star Park on Saturday, July 4 after the last race.  Parking is $20 per car and admission into Lone Star Park is $5 per person.  For more information, visit lonestarpark.com
Watch the AirHogs play ball on Saturday, July 4, 7:05 p.m. at AirHogs Ballpark, 1600 Lone Star Parkway.  Stay after the game to watch the Lone Star Park fireworks.  For more information, visit airhogsbaseball.com
There will be no fireworks displays at Lynn Creek Park or Loyd Park on Joe Pool Lake.

City Independence Day Hours
In observance of Independence Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection on Saturday, July 4 and city of Grand Prairie administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 3.
Click here for more information on city holiday hours.

Grand Prairie Services, Information

New Visitor Parking Program

Posted on by Don Ryan

At the regular June 4th and special June 18th Board meetings, the Board voted to approve a modification to our Visitor Parking rules. No, the original rules that have been in place for decades have not changed, meaning Visitor Parking areas are still solely for Visitors to the subdivision. In the last 3 Notices that were sent out to all property addresses, the Visitor Parking rules were once again detailed and yet many of our homeowners and their tenants have chosen to not follow them.

The Board of Directors approved a program which will allow a VERY limited number (37) of our visitor parking spots to be rented out to residents. The main details have been finalized and we will be selecting a committee to oversee the process, headed by a Board member.  We are sending out notices to all property owners within the next week detailing this program, its restrictions, implementation, and enforcement. We will use an identifier on approved vehicles, but all this approved parking identification will accomplish is prevent that one approved vehicle from being towed out of the Visitor Lots. Any unapproved vehicle in any Visitor Parking lot still bears the same risk of towing, per our long-established Parking rules.

The only parking spaces that any homeowner has a right to use are the two spaces in the carport on your property. Paying your dues, your taxes or other excuses made when confronted about abusing the visitor parking lots will not change the rules that exist.

Make no mistake, we WILL tow your vehicle(s) if you violate our parking rules. Failure to follow Board approved rules or regulations also violates our Declaration and can result in fines or other actions.

To refresh yourself on our Parking rules, here’s the link.

Information, Visitor Parking

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Assistance with Federal Agencies and Issues

Posted on by Don Ryan

Staff provided by Congressman Veasey

Federal staff from the office of Representative Marc Veasey will be at the Main Library, 901 Conover Drive, to provide advice and assistance with federal agencies and issues including:

  • Medicare
  • Social Security
  • Veterans’ Benefits
  • IRS
  • Passports

Grand Prairie Services, Information

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GPMCHA, Inc. Pool Rules

Posted on by Don Ryan

Following events during a party/cookout this weekend, we are posting our Pool rules on the website, under “Pool Schedule/Rules” in the menu above. A few of the guests at this party incorrectly thought it a good idea to sneak in a glass liquor bottle and beer in glass bottles. I saw these events on our surveillance DVR and saved them externally. This is one of the many reasons we have surveillance at the Pool.

Both alcohol and glass are prohibited in the pool area, and this is clearly indicated by signs as you enter the pool area.  The irresponsible individuals are now banned from the pool for the entire season because of their own actions. We are also prohibiting glass containers in all areas surrounding the pool itself.  Intoxicated persons will not be allowed to enter the pool area, either, also marked by signage.

We remind everyone that the HOA’s Rules and Restrictions are binding on all homeowners, occupants, and their guests. 

Information, Pool