Consider and take appropriate action on Ordinance O-33-25, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, amending Article A1.000, “Miscellaneous Fees”; amending Section A4.001, “Zoning/development fees”, of Article A4.000, “Building and Development Fees”; and amending Section A7.003 “Park Usage Fees”, of Article A7.000 “Park and Recreation Fees” of Appendix A, “Fee Schedule”, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Kaufman to adopt fees for new plat types, adjusted fees for bu

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

This item seeks to amend several sections of the City of Kaufman’s Code of Ordinances related to the Fee Schedule. Specifically, it addresses Section A4.001, “Zoning/Development Fees,” within Article A4.000 and A7.003, “Park Usage Fees,” within Article A7.000. It also adds a new section A1.005, “Fire Department Fees”, to Article A1.000, “Miscellaneous Fees” to add fees for burn permits, foster home inspections and commercial false alarm calls. The proposed amendments aim to adopt fees to adjust fees for zoning/development. Additionally, the amendments include adjustments to park usage fees to enhance recreational access and sustainability. These updates are designed to ensure that the fee structure remains relevant, equitable, and supportive of the City’s development and public health goals.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.6/10). 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.