Title
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances, providing for certain exemptions to the Parkland Dedication and Development Ordinance.
Summary
DATE: April 18, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Killeen Code of Ordinances Sec. 26-129, providing for certain exemptions to the Parkland Dedication and Development Ordinance
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On January 10, 2023, the City Council adopted the Parkland Dedication and Development Ordinance. Sec. 26-129(B) provides for certain exemptions to the requirements of the Parkland Dedication and Development Ordinance.
As written, this section does not provide an exemption for existing lots that were not previously subject to the Parkland Dedication and Development Ordinance. This means an applicant for the replat of an existing residential lot that was platted prior to adoption of the Parkland Dedication and Development Ordinance is required to pay fees-in-lieu of parkland dedication and park development fees. This amounts to $1,200 per lot.
If approved, the proposed ordinance would extend the exemption to include minor plats of existing residential lots, even if the lots were not previously subject to the Parkland Dedication and Development Ordinance, provided that the plat does not increase the number of lots.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
* Do not approved the ordinance;
* Approve the ordinance with modifications; or
* Approve the ordinance as presented.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance as presented.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The proposed ordinance complies with applicable State law.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
This is not applicable.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
This is not applicable.
Is this expenditure budgeted?
This is not applic...
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