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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the Impact Fee Capital Improvements Plan and Land Use Assumptions.
SUMMARY
DATE: August 20, 2019
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Danielle Singh, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Approval of Impact Fee Capital Improvements Plan and Land Use Assumptions
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On October 16, 2018, City Council authorized the creation of the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC) to move forward with the process of implementing impact fees. Since that time, the CIAC, City Staff, and Kimley-Horn and Associates have continued to discuss the proposed Impact Fee Capital Improvements Plan and Land Use Assumptions.
On July 9, 2019 City Council passed a resolution to set the public hearing date for the Impact Fee Capital Improvements Plan and Land Use Assumptions on August 27, 2019. In accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, the Impact Fee Capital Improvements Plan and Land Use Assumptions have been posted on the City’s website for public viewing.
In order to move forward with impact fees, Land Use Assumptions must be approved to show residential and employment growth projects, with changes in land uses, densities, and population in service areas over a 10-year period. A capital improvements plan must be identified to increase capacity and serve new development over a 10-year period.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
1. Do not continue the process of implementing impact fees.
2. Make alterations to the Impact Fee Capital Improvements Plan or Land Use Assumptions within constraints allowed by the Texas Local Government Code.
3. Approve the resolution establishing the Impact Fee Capital Improvements Plan and Land Use Assumptions.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item complies with all federal, state, and local regulations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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