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. Mr. Rogers stated he believes the fees are too high and are discouraging development. Mr. Rogers provided information about the impact fees for Georgetown and Round Rock and stated the one with the lowest impact fee had the highest growth. Mr. Rogers moved to approve the ordinance with the amendment that all the fees were cut in half. Ms. Ryan seconded the motion. Mr. Metayer stated not changing the fees allows review of the study over the year. Ms. Ryan stated she does not agree with the study. Mr. Coffman stated staff knows what the goals are and will work on the review over the year. Mayor Weiss stated the intent is to make sure development pays its way. Discussion followed regarding impact fees and development. Mayor Weiss called for the vote. Mr. Rogers voted in favor. All others voted against. The motion failed. Mr. Coffman moved to approve the ordinance on second reading. Mr. Metayer seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Mr. Coffman - yes, Ms. Ryan - no, Mr. Metayer - yes, Mayor Weiss - yes, Mr. Ruiz - 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.