Title
Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 26, Article IV, Division 5, Sections 26-128 through 26-165, establishing parkland dedication and development requirements and establishing fees in lieu thereof.
Summary
DATE: January 3, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Parkland Dedication and Development Ordinance
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City’s Parks & Open Space Master Plan was adopted on February 8, 2022. The Plan calls for finalization and adoption of a Parkland Dedication and Development Ordinance within 2022.
Stakeholder meetings were held on July 8th and July 22nd. The proposed ordinance was reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission on August 15th. On September 20th, the City Council reviewed the proposed ordinance and directed staff to schedule a joint Planning & Zoning Commission/City Council Workshop.
On October 14th, staff received written feedback from three (3) individuals, including two (2) stakeholders and one (1) Planning and Zoning Commissioner. On November 14th, a joint Planning & Zoning Commission/City Council meeting was held to discuss the proposed ordinance.
The proposed Parkland Dedication Ordinance has three (3) primary components:
1. Land dedication requirement, which is based on the number of single-family and/or multi-family dwelling units, and calculated at a rate of 5 acres per 1,000 residents; or
2. Fee-in-lieu of dedication, which is calculated at a rate of $750 per single-family/two-family dwelling unit and $650 per multi-family dwelling unit; and
3. Development fees, which are calculated at a rate of $450 per single-family/two-family dwelling unit and $250 per multi-family dwelling unit.
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 provide for land and funding for new parks in Killeen.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The proposed ordinance conforms to all City of Killeen policies and procedures.
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
Recreation Services
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Ordinance