Title
Consider an ordinance amending the North Killeen Revitalization Program to waive parkland dedication and development fees and traffic impact analysis worksheet fees for eligible projects within the North Killeen Revitalization Area.
Summary
DATE: January 3, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Ordinance amending the North Killeen Revitalization Program
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The North Killeen Revitalization Program (NKRP) was established in 2015 and readopted in 2020. The program waives certain fees for eligible projects within the NKRP boundary. The purpose of the program is to incentivize new development in North Killeen.
In order for a property owner/developer to be eligible to apply for fee waivers, the property owner/developer:
• Must not be delinquent in paying property taxes;
• Must not have any active code enforcement violations;
• Must not be in arrears on any City account; and
• Must not have any City liens.
The Program waives the following fees for new construction or rehabilitation projects that expend a minimum of $2,000:
• All building permit fees;
• Plat application fees;
• Zoning application fees;
• Variance application fees;
• Demolition permit fee; and
• Sign permit fees.
If approved, the proposed ordinance will also waive parkland dedication and development fees and traffic impact analysis worksheet fees for eligible projects within the North Killeen Revitalization Area.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
The City Council has three (3) alternatives:
• Do not approve 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. Approval of the proposed ordinance will waive parkland dedication and development fees within the North Killeen Revitalization Area.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This is not applicable.
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 applicable.
If not, where will the money come from?
This is not applicable.
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
This is not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance as presented.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Development Services
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Ordinance