TOWN STAFF REPORT RECOMMENDATION
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Discuss, consider and act to approve Resolution 25-14 Scheduling a Public Hearing to be held on July 15, 2025 at 4 p.m. to consider adoption of Land Use Assumptions and a Capital Improvements Plan under which an Impact Fee may be imposed for water, wastewater, and roadway facilities within the town; directing the town secretary to publish notice of said Public Hearing; And directing the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee to consider and make recommendations on the Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan (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 calendar year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for scheduling the public hearing.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 25-14 as presented.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution 25-14
TOWN COUNCIL ACTION/OPTIONS:
1) Motion to appr...
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