TOWN STAFF REPORT RECOMMENDATION
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Discuss, consider and act to approve Resolution 25-25 calling for and setting a public hearing to discuss and receive public testimony on the adoption of an ordinance imposing roadway, water and wastewater impact fees in the Town of Westlake, Texas; and providing an effective date (Cheryl Taylor, P.E., Director of Public Works).
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STAFF: Cheryl Taylor, P.E., Director of Public Works
BACKGROUND:
Chapter 395 of the Local Government Code outlines the requirements for the adoption of impact fees.
DISCUSSION:
As a rapidly growing community, the Town of Westlake has an opportunity to consider the implementation of water, wastewater and roadway impact fees that will allow for development to participate in the cost of necessary future improvements to serve the community. An impact fee is a charge or assessment on new development that generates revenue for funding or recouping the costs of capital improvements or facility expansions attributable to new development. It is a tool that can be used to recoup, from property developers, some of the costs that new development places on City infrastructure. Impact fees ensure that those who place additional demand on the roadway, water, and wastewater systems help pay the costs required to meet that demand.
Project kickoff for the impact fee study was in January 2025 with nine (9) months anticipated for completion. Consideration of adoption of impact fees is anticipated by the end of the August 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for scheduling the public hearing.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 25-25 as presented.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution 25-25
TOWN COUNCIL ACTION/OPTIONS:
1) Motion to approve
2) Motion to amend with the following stipulations (please state stipulations in motion)
3) Motion to table
4) Motion to deny