Title
Consider and take action on a resolution scheduling a public hearing on June 24, 2025, to consider an amendment to Capital Recovery Fees for water and wastewater; directing the City Secretary to publish notice of said public hearing; and directing the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee to review a proposed amendment to the Capital Recovery Fee Assessments for irrigation systems serving Community Green Spaces (Mayor Long, Councilmember Tressler, and Councilmember Saunders)
Background:
Approval of this resolution will authorize the City Secretary to publish notice of a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Capital Recovery Fees for water and wastewater facilities. It will also direct the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC) to review the proposed amendment and provide a written recommendation on the Capital Recovery Fee Report. The Planning and Zoning Commission currently serves as the CIAC for League City, in accordance with Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code
Summary of the Amendment:
The proposed amendment creates a new fee classification for “Community Green Space” irrigation systems, which include uses such as public parks, roadway medians, and other landscaped open spaces. These uses place significantly lower demands on the water infrastructure compared to typical residential or commercial developments. The amendment would allow the City Council to reduce the Capital Recovery Fee for this category, as appropriate, to support community beautification, recreation, and green infrastructure goals without compromising the integrity of the City’s existing Capital Improvements Plan.
Statutory Process:
As required by Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code, a municipality must: (1) refer the proposed amendment to the CIAC for review and comment; (2) provide advance notice ("before the 30th day before the date of the hearing") of a public hearing where Council will consider the amendment; and (3) hold a public hearing before amending its impact fee schedule. This resolution ensures compliance by referring the proposed amendment to the CIAC and scheduling the public hearing for June 24, 2025, during the regular City Council session. Public notice of the hearing will be published no later than May 23, 2025, in compliance with statutory notice requirements.
Proposed Timeline:
May 13, 2025 - Council schedules a public hearing and submits proposed amendment to CIAC for review
May 19, 2025 - CIAC considers the proposed amendment
May 23, 2025 - Last day for the City to publish notice of the public hearing
June 24, 2025 - Council holds a public hearing on the proposed amendment
June 24, 2025 - Council approves ordinance adopting the proposed amendment (First and Final Reading)
Attachments:
1. Proposed Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Public Hearing Notice
FUNDING
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STRATEGIC PLANNING
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