Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Amendment of Utility Impact Fees as Part of the 2012-2013 Impact Fee Update; and Accompanying Ordinance
Summary
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2013
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Jennifer Arnold, Planning Manager
Michael Quint, Director of Planning
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Staff recommends the approval of an update to the Utility Impact Fee Ordinance.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· Staff is presenting the final recommendations for the amendment of utility impact fees, as outlined in the attached Staff Report.
· The potential utility impact fee amendments were first presented and discussed at a Work Session of the City Council on September 16, 2013. Feedback received from Council regarding Staff's recommendation for fee amendments and ordinance improvements was generally supportive.
· Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code requires that a public hearing be held to consider the potential amendment of impact fees. As required by state law, a 30-day Legal Notice was posted in the McKinney Courier-Gazette. As well, the recommended fee amendments have been posted on the City's webpage for public review and comment since mid-September.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· Please see attached Staff Report.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· Please see attached Staff Report.