Ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: An ordinance of the City of Pflugerville, Texas, amending Chapter 152, Subchapter B, Roadway Impact Fees, of the City's Code of Ordinances; to include approving an updated Roadway Impact Fee Service Area Map, approving a Roadway Impact Fee Study 2025 Update, and maintaining the Roadway Impact Fees at the current rates for the 2027 Fiscal Year; containing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor Weiss read the caption of the ordinance and stated the item was previously discussed and the amounts are not changing this year to allow time for a more comprehensive approach. Ms. Ryan stated she disagreed with the growth projections and wanted a record vote. Mr. Rogers moved to approve the ordinance with the reduction of roadway impact fees by 50%. The motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Coffman moved to approve the ordinance on first reading. Mr. Metayer seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Mayor Weiss - yes, Mr. Coffman - yes, Mr. Ruiz - yes, Mr. Metayer - yes, Ms. Ryan - no, Mr. Rogers - no, Mayor Pro Tem Holiday - yes. The motion carried.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.1/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.