Property Owners AssociationAs we settle into the holiday season this November, we hope this message finds you well. It’s been a busy time here at Mirror Lake as we continue working together to build a stronger, more resilient community. In this month’s edition, we’ll be sharing updates on our ongoing recovery efforts following recent hurricane impacts. Thank you to everyone for your support and patience as we work diligently to repair our community.
Additionally, we’re excited to share that the budget for 2025 is in the final stages. This financial planning ensures that our community remains vibrant, well-maintained, and prepared for future needs. We’ll provide a snapshot of key priorities and projects planned for the coming year.
We encourage everyone to stay informed and engaged as we continue making Mirror Lake a wonderful place to call home. Thank you for being a part of this community!
Upcoming Meetings (Notice is herby given)
11/11/2024 – Closed Board of Directors Meeting to discuss the budget and community repairs
11/25/2024 – @6:30 PM EST Standard Board of Directors Meeting
12/10/2024 – @6:30 PM EST Standard Board of Directors Meeting
TBD – Annual Association Meeting
TBD – Final Budget Approval
Local Community Reminders
Safety while using Fryers Turkey Fryer Fire Safety
Fryers should be used a minimum of 10 feet from your home and not under roof eves or low hanging trees
A overfilled cooking pot can spill oil causing burns and damage to the area.
Frozen turkeys can cause oil to splatter when putting in the pot. Make sure the food is fully thawed before you fry it.
Animal Safety Section 4.9.2 of Governing Documents
We have seen an increased number of animal safety concerns in the community. Homeowners are reminded that their property should be fully secured to house their pets.
No pets are permitted off-leash in the community
No pet or animal shall be kept on the exterior of a Home, or upon a lot of the Common Property, or left unattended in a yard, balcony, porch, patio or lanai.
No pets are permitted to be outside of the physical boundaries of a home overnight
Parking & Commercial Vehicles
Commercial Vehicles are not allowed within the community unless express written consent is provided by the association. Commercial vehicles found within the community overnight may be towed at the owner’s expense.
To request written approval, you must email HOAGeneral@mirrorlakeseffner.com with your Address, Vehicle Year, Make and Model, VIN and License Plate number.
No More than 2 vehicles of any type may be parked in a driveway of a Lot overnight without the written consent of the association.
To request written approval, you must email HOAGeneral@mirrorlakeseffner.com with your Address, Vehicle Year, Make and Model, VIN and License Plate number.
Unregistered Vehicles, Vehicles in disrepair or Vehicles that are not allowed by community guidelines may be towed at the owner’s expense.
County and Community News and Updates
Watering Restrictions
Check local HCFL website for details Find My Watering Days & Times | Hillsborough County, FL (hcfl.gov)
News and Events
Local News: Hillsborough County | Tampa Florida Local News | Spectrum Bay News 9
4th of July Events: 4th of July Celebrations in Tampa Bay – Tampa Magazine (tampamagazines.com)
Important Contacts
Emergency Contacts
Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance): 911
Non-Emergency Police: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: (813) 247-8200
Address: 2008 E 8th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Utilities
Electric Company: Tampa Electric Company (TECO)
Customer Service: (813) 223-0800
Outage Reporting: (877) 588-1010
Website: TECO
Water Department: Hillsborough County Water Resources
Customer Service: (813) 272-6680
Emergency (24/7): (813) 744-5600
Website: Hillsborough County Water
Gas Company: Peoples Gas
Customer Service: (877) 832-6747
Emergency (24/7): (877) 832-6747
Website: Peoples Gas
Waste Management: Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management
Customer Service: (813) 272-5680
Website: Hillsborough County Solid Waste
Cable/Internet Providers:
Spectrum:
Customer Service: (855) 757-7328
Website: Spectrum
Frontier Communications:
Customer Service: (800) 921-8101
Website: Frontier
Local Government Services
Hillsborough County Government:
General Information: (813) 272-5900
Website: Hillsborough County
Animal Control: Hillsborough County Pet Resources
Customer Service: (813) 744-5660
Website: Hillsborough County Pet Resources
Public Health Department: Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County
Phone: (813) 307-8000
Website: FL Health Hillsborough
Additional Important Contacts
Poison Control Center: Florida Poison Information Center
Phone: (800) 222-1222
Website: Poison Help
Animal Control
The Animal Control Division of Code Enforcement is responsible for enforcing local and state laws that protect pets and people. Partnering with local law enforcement agencies, the Division provides public safety duties throughout Hillsborough County (including the cities of Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Plant City) that include:
Transport of sick or injured stray pets
Investigation and reporting of animal bites and dangerous dogs
Response and investigation of animal neglect/cruelty
Humane and safety education in the community
Animal Control
2709 E. Hanna Ave.
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-5660
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
Association Board of Directors, Officers and Committee members are NOT permitted to make decisions, call for/to action, vote and/or hold a quorum via email, instant message or online forum posting. All Association business must be made during an official meeting and notice sent to community members at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date. Email and Instant Message is for general discussion only. All communications are monitored and should be considered viewable to the public. All online communications are subject to the Mirror Lake Seffner Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.