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The Garden Oaks Maintenance Organization (GOMO) is charged with deed restriction management and enforcement for sections 1, 2, 3, and 5 of Garden Oaks*.

GOMO

4001 N. Shepherd Dr, Suite 216

Houston, TX 77018

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Transfer Fee

If you are a tax service company or title company looking for information about the necessary transfer fees, please see this page.

Deed Restrictions

You can download the text of the Deed Restrictions for Garden Oaks, by Section. Click on the icon for Adobe Acrobat, or click on the for Microsoft Word format.

Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5

Amendment A for sections 1, 2, 3, and 5

Amendment A is the amendment to the deed restrictions that created GOMO, and should be downloaded with the deed restrictions for sections 1, 2, 3, and 5 in order to have the complete deed restrictions for those sections.

*Note: Section 4 is continuing their effort to join GOMO. While section 4 does not have GOMO to help with its deed restrictions, the deed restrictions for that section are still valid and enforceable.

GOMO Directors

There are three director positions per section. If you are interested in being a director for your section, contact any of the directors listed below or email GOMO for detailed qualifications and procedures. At this time, section one has a director position open. You can download a copy of the most recent election information and nomination form (PDF, updated 29 Aug 2005) if you are interested in running for GOMO and wish to see what the requirements are.

Section One

Graham Gips* 713 824 9204
Kathy Horner** 713 385 2050

Sean Jez*** 713 305 4481

Section Two

Ed de Alba* 713 628 7008

Lori Kennedy** 713 691 6833

Jason Mercer*** 281 433 3150

Section Three

Mike Dishberger*** 713 695 7916
Lynn Sievers*** 713 691 4789

Richard Stark*** 713 691 1067

Section Five

Malcolm Taylor*** 713 956 8872

Tim Weltin*** 713 540 5315

John Ciccarelli** 713 688 8295

* Term Expires End of October 2010
** Term Expires End of October 2009
*** Term Expires End of October 2008

GOMO Bylaws

In addition to and as required by the Texas Property Code and Non-Profit Incorporation laws, GOMO operates under a set of bylaws. These bylaws were designed to make GOMO an organization that is responsive and open to the needs of property owners in Garden Oaks. You can download the current GOMO bylaws (PDF).

GOMO Financial Statements

Results of FY 2006 and 2007 Audit by Durio & Company, P.C.

Results of FY 2002 - 2005 Audit by Mir Fox & Rodriguez, P.C.

2007 Budget

As of November 30, 2007

As of October 31, 2007

As of May 31, 2007

As of April 30, 2007

As of March 31, 2007

As of February 28, 2007

As of January 31, 2007

As of December 31, 2006

As of November 30, 2006

As of October 31, 2006

As of September 30, 2006

As of August 31, 2006

As of July 31, 2006 (revised)

As of June 30, 2006

As of May 31, 2006

As of April 30, 2006

As of March 31, 2006

As of February 28, 2006

As of January 31, 2006

2006 Budget

As of December 31, 2005

2005 Financial Plan

View the results of the 2004 GOMO Surplus Funds Distribute vote here.

Violation Form

If you wish to report a potential deed restriction violation occurring in sections 1, 2, 3, or 5, you can download this form (PDF) and submit it to any GOMO director listed above, or mail it to the GOMO P.O. Box shown near the top of this page. Contact a GOMO director listed above or email GOMO first for any questions about how to fill out the form, what kind of violations should be reported, etc.

Status with State Comptroller

View GOMO's status with the State Comptroller here

Get the latest news from GOMO. Download issues of the GOMO Info newsletter below.

September 2007 Issue

April 2007 Issue

September 2006 Issue

Director Election- Section 1

Election of Director to Complete Term of Vacant Position through October 31, 2008.

Sean Jez Elected: For 74 Against 0

Spending Proposals

1.Vote to approve spending the sum of $65,000.00 for an additional Night Time Security Patrol in Garden Oaks. This Patrol to be provided by Harris County Constable Precinct 1.

Proposal Approved: For 193 Against 16 Abstain 4 Total Votes 213 91% Approval

2.Vote to approve spending the sum of $35,000.00 for upgrades to the Garden Oaks SPARK Park located next to Garden Oaks Elementary School.

Proposal Approved: For 186 Against 24 Abstain 3 Total Votes 213 87% Approval

3.Vote to approve spending the sum of $10,000.00 for enhancements to and maintenance of the Garden Oaks Neighborhood Green Spaces.

Proposal Approved: For 194 Against 16 Abstain 3 Total Votes 213 91% Approval