Conduct a public hearing on Roadway Impact Fee updates to land use assumptions, capital improvements and the impact fee.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor Weiss opened the item. Mr. Rector reviewed land use assumptions and discussion followed regarding the impact of growth rate. Mr. Rector reviewed capital improvement plans, services areas, and reviewed an example of collection rate. Mr. Rector discussed the cost of capital improvement and recoverable amounts for each service area. Mr. Rector discussed max fees allowable, implications of collection rate, and surrounding area impact fees. Ms. Ryan discussed concern about not having the most up to date data for the calculation. Discussion followed regarding the consequences of impact fees. Les Wall provided public comment asking why Service Area B amount is being cut. Discussion followed regarding timing to approve or make the decision. Ms. Ryan said she was not sure about having area A the same as area C when A is mostly in fill. Discussion followed regarding service areas and collection rates. There was no one else in attendance who wanted to make public comment. Mr. Ruiz moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Coffman seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The motion carried.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.5/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).