2018-021 Impact Fee Advisory Cmte AppointmentDate: February 23, 2018 Report No. 2018-021
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Appointment of Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for the mandated 2018 update
of the Water / Wastewater impact fees
BACKGROUND:
Denton collects impact fees on all new water and wastewater connections to help offset a portion
of the cost of new infrastructure to accommodate new demand. Under Chapter 395 of the Local
Government Code, Denton must update the land use assumptions and capital improvements plans
used to calculate its impact fees every five years. Denton completed its last impact fee study and
update in 2013.
As part of the update process, Chapter 395 requires appointment of a Capital Improvements
Advisory Committee to review and comment on land use assumptions, capital improvements
plans, and proposed impact fees.
Staff will be bringing an ordinance to appoint this committee before Council on March 20, 2018.
DISCUSSION:
Chapter 395 of the LGC governs all aspects of the impact fee update process, from development
of a capital improvements plan through advisory committee review, public notice and hearing,
adoption, and fee administration.
Denton has a City Council approved contract with Kimley Horn & Associates to complete the
impact fee update study required by Chapter 395. The consultant is currently working on the land
use assumptions and capital improvements plan updates needed for this study.
The next step in the update process required by Chapter 395 is to appoint the Capital Improvements
Advisory Committee which is charged with advising and assisting in adopting land use
assumptions, reviewing the proposed capital improvements plans for water and wastewater,
monitor the implementation of the capital improvements plan, and advise on the need to update
impact fees.
Section 395.058 of the Local Government Code allows for the Planning & Zoning Commission
(P&Z) plus a representative of the ETJ (Extra Territorial Jurisdiction) to serve as the Capital
Improvements Advisory Committee. Since the first implementation of the water/wastewater
impact fees in 1998 and the subsequent 5-year mandated updates in 2003, 2008 and 2013, the P&Z
plus one member from the ETJ has been appointed by the City Council to serve as the Capital
Improvements Advisory Committee. Staff will be recommending that the Council appoint the
Planning and Zoning Commission plus one additional member to represent the City of Denton ETJ
interests.
Staff will further recommend that Robin Harris be appointed to serve as the ETJ member on the
Advisory Committee. Robin is a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas and an Associate in the
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consulting firm Teague Nall & Perkins in the Denton office. Robin has been involved in several
water and wastewater design projects for Denton over the years, with the most recent one being
the Fort Worth Drive Utility Relocation project. Robin will bring the technical expertise to the
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee in evaluating the impact fee study results. His
knowledge of the city and ETJ area as well as his understanding of the issues facing Denton will
bring valuable insight to the impact fee process.
Once complete, the updated study and proposed impact fees will be presented to the Public Utilities
Board for review and an impact fee adoption recommendation to the City Council.
CONCLUSION:
Staff will be bringing an ordinance to appoint the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
before Council on March 20, 2018. In addition, staff will reach out to the P&Z within a week of
the ISR to advise them of the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee appointment unless we
hear of any concerns from Council.
ATTACHMENT(S):
None
STAFF CONTACT:
Kenneth Banks
General Manager of Utilities
940-349-7165
Kenneth.banks@cityofdenton.com