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Agenda No. 3.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:	August 10, 2021
Department:	City Secretary
Subject:	Ordinance No. 21-F-30 - Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas amending Chapter 90, of the Code of Ordinances, Article V, Water and Wastewater Capital Recovery Fees; Repealing all Ordinances or Parts of Ordinance in Conflict with this Ordinance, and providing an effective date. (Final Reading) (C. Kelm/S. Williams)

BACKGROUND

The City is authorized by its charter and Chapter 395 of the Local Government Code to impose impact fees, also referred to as Capital Recovery Fees. These fees are used to finance infrastructure that is demanded by new development. Over time, internal processes have changed and this Ordinance is being updated to accurately reflect how impact fees are assessed to the customer, as well as clarifying language to align with Chapter 395 and the City’s internal language used in planning and development.

GOAL

The Ordinance is being updated to clarify to the customer how and why impact fees are collected, as well as to ensure the City is collecting the appropriate amount of impact fees to support the infrastructure needed, due to growth.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

As new development continues to grow in the City, demands are placed on the Water and Wastewater Systems to provide a safe and reliable water supply to its residents and businesses. Updating this Ordinance with current processes enables the City to collect appropriate, consistent, and fair impact fees to support the Water and Wastewater Systems. In addition, updating this Ordinance ensures the language is consistent with Chapter 395 and the internal processes of the City for ease of understanding for the customer.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Staff recommends City Council approve the second and final reading to amend Ordinance 21-F-30.

FISCAL IMPACT

No Fiscal impact.

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