The Spring Creek Utility District, which serves neighborhoods including Fox Run and Forest Village north of the Grand Parkway, hosted an information meeting March 21 so members could have a chance to learn more about a proposed $140 million bond that will be on the May 4 ballot. If approved, bond money will be used over the course of 40 years to keep the district operating without having an impact on the district's current tax rate of $1 per $100 valuation, said Mark Fusca, Spring Creek board treasurer. “The district is coming up on 40 years old and everything needs to be maintained,” Fusca said. “We are almost out of bond authorization money.” The bond, if approved on the May ballot, will be used for lift station improvements, major repairs to storm sewers, building a district building, improving pumping stations and rehabilitating sections of water lines. “Just because we’re asking for $140 million doesn’t mean we are going to spend it tomorrow,” Fusca said. “We’ll be using it as we need it … it’s a longterm plan so we don’t affect people’s tax rates.” Residents attending the open house had a chance to speak with board members, engineers and financial advisors. Vice President Claude Humbert said they wanted to present as much information as possible to the public so an informed vote can be made in May. “We got the most important consultants available for them to see and learn about the bond,” Humbert said. “This is not a formal presentation. They are free to sit at a table, have a private discussion with a consultant and learn.” The open house was the first of two planned informal meetings for members of the public. The second will be held April 25 at Gateway Baptist Church, 2930 Rayford Road, Spring.