WELCOME TO THE 'HOOD

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WELCOME TO MEMORIAL THICKET

This letter will acquaint you with the security procedures implemented in Memorial Thicket. All residents must directly participate to assure we have the best possible protection. The following seven (7) items cover matters you should be aware of and actions you should take in security related situations.

1. Memorial Thicket has 24 hour security by an armed TOS security officer on duty at all times: When the officer is not at the security post, he is making his patrol of the subdivision. While on patrol, he is in radio contact with central dispatch at all times. Whenever you see anything suspicious or have a problem relating to security, please call (281) 870-0203 immediately.

2. Upon moving into Memorial Thicket, the officer will give you an Information Sheet

a No Solicitor Request Form and Memorial Thicket decals for your cars. Complete the forms and return them to the security post. Additional information is as follows:

On the Information Sheet, please include emergency number(s).

Memorial Thicket does not allow solicitors. The officer cannot keep solicitors from entering Memorial Thicket as these are city streets. With your No Solicitors Request Form on file, the officer can keep solicitors off your property.

Please place a Memorial Thicket decal on each of your cars. The decals must be

placed on the lower comer of the windshield on the driver's side. This helps the

officer identify Memorial Thicket residents' cars. Extra decals are kept at the

security post.

3. When leaving town, please stop by the security post and complete an out- of-town card. Also, please have your mail carrier or neighbor collect your mail and all newspapers. Any newspapers left in your driveway or yard over 24 hours will be thrown over your fence by the officer.

4. It is against a city ordinance to park cars, trucks, boats,

trailers, etc. on city streets for longer than 24 hours. In such

a situation, the officer will give you a 24 hour notice to remove

the vehicle before requesting HPD to investigate.

5. According to our Deed Restrictions, each home must be equipped with a working alarm system connected to the master alarm system serving Memorial Thicket. This master alarm system and its monitoring is done by API in their central office. When your alarm sounds, API's central office in North Houston receives the signal on their system which includes the location and type of alarm. Their dispatcher immediately calls the security officer in Memorial Thicket who should respond within three (3) minutes of the initial alarm. If it isn't a false alarm, our officer will call in the necessary departments (fire, police or ambulance). There is no charge to you for the API monitoring of your alarm system but the resident is responsible for the connection to the master alarm system. Alarm monitoring for all homes will be checked at least once a year by API. If you should have further questions, please contact your MT VP - Security .

6. Please keep you yard post lamp brightly lit. Your Deed Restrictions

require all homes to have a post lamp regardless of what other outside

lighting you may have installed. These post lamps illuminate our streets

and are very important to evening and night security. If your post lamp

ever needs replacing, contact a member of the Architectural Committee

as to the lamp post and fixture regulations.

7. Please obey Houston's lease laws and be a good neighbor with

your pet(s). Unfortunately there have been incidents in Memorial Thicket

in which resident's dogs posed a nuisance or threat to property,

residents and other pets. Please report any such incident to security and

the appropriate authorities will be involved.

Security bulletins will be issued when needed to alert you of any situation relating to security in Memorial Thicket. If you should have any questions or suggestions about our security, please contact the VP - Security. Memorial Thicket residents place a high priority on security and we hope to have your cooperation in keeping Memorial Thicket a secure neighborhood.

Thank You

MEMORIAL THICKET HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

REVISED JANUARY 13,1993 (LEO)