Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution amending the Parks, Open Space, and Trails Master Plan, establishing eight Parks Benefits Zones.
Summary
DATE: January 17, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Parks, Open Space, and Trails Master Plan Amendment
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City's Parks & Open Space Master Plan was adopted in February 2022. The plan establishes Park Benefit Zones for the acquisition and development of parks. Park development fees and fees-in-lieu of parkland dedication collected during the development process must be spent within the same zone.
The current Master Plan includes three (3) Parks Benefit Zones. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to increase the number of Parks Benefit Zones to eight (8). The proposed Parks Benefit Zones are consistent with the Development Zones identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
This proposed change was in response to feedback received during the stakeholder input process for the proposed Parkland Dedication and Development Ordinance. If approved, this amendment will reduce the area in which park development fees and fees-in-lieu of parkland dedication can be spent. This ensures that parks fees are spent closer to where the developments that generated the fees are located.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
The City Council has three (3) alternatives:
* Do not approve the amended Parks, Open Space, and Trails Master Plan;
* Approve the Master Plan with modifications; or
* Approve the amended Master Plan as presented.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends approval of the amended Parks and Open Space Master Plan as presented. If approved, the proposed amendment will increase the number of Parks Benefit Zones from three (3) to eight (8).
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The proposed amendment conforms to all City of Killeen policies and procedures.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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