Blackhawk at Bulverde Village
Homeowners Association, Inc.
1600 NE Loop
410, Suite 202
San
Antonio, Texas 78209
Office (210)
829-7202 Fax (210) 829-5207
Dear Homeowner,
Prior to purchasing your home, you were informed of the Blackhawk at
Bulverde Village Homeowners Association and its many fine features. The Board of Directors and the Architectural
Control Authorities would like to provide you more information about the
Association's rules and regulations, services provided by outside agencies,
utilities and phone numbers for your convenience.
Homeowners
in the Blackhawk at
Association:
The
Blackhawk at Bulverde Village Association is a non‑profit organization. The Association owns and maintains the common
properties and facilities. The common
properties and facilities include, but are not limited to, public rights‑of‑way
or easements, walls, fencing, landscaping, sprinkler systems and improvements.
Every
homeowner is an automatic member of the Blackhawk at Bulverde Village
Homeowners Association and the Bulverde Village POA (community park/pavilion
& parkway areas), shares a portion of the responsibility for their support
and pays mandatory assessments.
The
Blackhawk at
Administration:
The offices of the Association are located on
the access road off of Loop 410 East at Harry Wurzbach. It is a two-story tan building with
“Association Management Services" on the front of it. The actual mailing address is 1600 N.E. Loop
410,
Responsibilities
are to represent the Association in providing for the physical maintenance and
operation of the common facilities as well as administer the services of all
contractors providing services to the Association. Additional responsibilities include
collecting assessments, making disbursements, establishing the budgets, keeping
financial records and maintaining all administrative records of the
Association. The Association has other
responsibilities, at the direction of the Board, such as assisting in
Architectural review.
Building & Improvements Approval:
The Architectural Control Authority (ACA) must approve
any exterior improvements to your home or property before work may be
started. It is the responsibility of
each owner to submit plans for any improvement to the ACA for review at the
time of submission of the plans. Plans must be approved in writing prior to
commencing construction.
"Improvement"
is defined as any addition or change to the existing property. Everything is covered from home additions, to
sidewalks, replacement or treatment of fences, landscaping, lawn sculptures,
pool, patios, decks, flagpoles, basketball goals, athletic equipment, radio/TV
antennae, satellite dishes, backyard sheds, gazebos, playscapes, swing sets,
exterior colors to home, changing of windows, etc.
For
improvements, please submit a site drawing (showing lot, existing house and any
additions, intended placement on site, list of materials, colors, screening,
etc.) to the Association office along with the Improvement Request Form
included in this packet. Additional
copies of the form may be obtained from the Association office or downloaded
from our website at www.ams-sa.com.
Pets:
All
household pets shall at all times, except when they are confined within the
boundaries of a private single‑family residence, be restrained or
controlled by a leash, rope or similar restraint. Please do not let your pets run loose. Please also clean up after your pet when
taking them for a walk, no one wants their landscaping damaged nor wants to
clean up after someone else's pet.
Utilities & Services:
CPS (City
Public Service) provides electric and gas ‑ 210-353‑2222 www.citypublicservice.com
SAWS (San
Antonio Water System) provides water ‑ 210-704-7297 www.saws.org
GVTC (
Cooperative) provides telephone & cable service ‑ 800‑367-4882 www.gvtc.com
Waste
Management provides garbage collection - 210-368-5000 www.wm.com
Street lights:
City
Public Service (CPS) maintains the streetlights. If you notice a light out, please report it
to CPS at 210-353-2222 or call the association office at 210-829‑7202 or
submit a request on the city’s SA Citizens Request website at www.sanantonio.gov/sacr/.
Speed Limits & Traffic Signs:
The streets are public. Traffic and pedestrian control signs and
speed limits are installed and maintained by
Newspaper Delivery:
Delivery
of the San Antonio Express News is available by calling 210-250‑2000. For additional information visit their
website at www.mysanantonio.com/.
Mail Delivery:
Delivery
is made Monday through Saturday and deposited in the cluster mailboxes provided
by the builder. Boxes are assigned by
the Post Office. The USPS Encino Park Station, located at 20403 Encino Ledge,
serves the Residents of the Blackhawk at Bulverde Village; for any general
questions regarding your mail service or post office please call 1-800 -275-8777.
The
Garbage Services:
Waste
Management provides garbage service. To set up service, call Waste Management
at 210-368-5000. Garbage is picked up on TUESDAYS – Trash cans are to be placed
curbside ONLY ON THE MORNINGS of pickup by 7 a.m. Please do not leave trash or grass leaves
cans/bags on the curb for pickup; they must be stored out of sight until the
actual morning of pickup. For more
information, visit their website at www.wm.com.
Public Schools*:
* Due to enrollment caps, please check the NEISD website for your current school.
ALL EMERGENCY SERVICES MAY BE
REACHED BY DIALING 911
Fire Protection & Rescue:
The
Bulverde/Bexar County Volunteer Fire Department provides fire fighting &
rescue services. In non-emergency
situations call 830-980-4733 or visit their website at www.bexarbulverdevfd.org/.
Police:
The
Bexar County Sheriff’s Department provides public law enforcement service. In non-emergency situations call 210-335-6000
or visit their website at www.bexar.org/bcsheriff/.
If
we may provide any additional information, please call the Association office
at 210-829‑7202
Blackhawk
at Bulverde Village Homeowners Association, Inc.
Animal Control:
The San
Antonio Animal Control Facility provides the following services to the
residents of
- Pick up unwanted/stray dogs and
cats
- Investigate animal bite reports
(for rabies)
- Investigate animal abuse reports
- Provide dog/cat license/tags
(required by law)
- Provide healthy dogs/cats for
adoption
- Coordinate low cost spay neuter
program (city only)
- Public education (grade schools,
neighborhood associations, etc.)
The Animal
Control Facility enforces the following animal codes (laws) in
- All dogs/cats must be vaccinated
for rabies annually
- All dogs/cats must be restrained
at all times (cats in house; dogs fenced or tied)
- Dog and cat licenses must be
purchased annually ($3.00 if spayed/neutered; $15.00 if not
spayed/neutered)
- Maximum number of pets allowed: 3
cats, 5 dogs (in
- Dogs must be on a leash when
taken for a walk
- Dogs must have shelter (dog house)
if left outside all the time
- Animals may never be abused (no
food, water, shelter, veterinary care, etc.)
Anyone
caught violating these animal codes may be issued a citation by an Animal
Control Officer (minimum fine of $100.00).
Have-A-Heart
animal traps are available to the public at the Animal Control Facility for a
12-day checkout period. There is no
rental charge for these traps. However,
a refundable cash deposit is required ($30 - cat trap; $75 - dog trap). These traps are the most humane way to remove
stray cats/dogs from your property.
The Animal Control Facility is located in Breckenridge Park at: 210 Tuleta Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78212-3177. It is across the street from the San Antonio Zoo. Hours of operation are: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.) And 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Sat. - Sun.). Emergencies (injured animals, dog bites, etc.) may be reported after hours (any time) at: 207-8880
