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Home My WebLink About09-02-CIAC -- RESOLUTION 09-02-CIAC A RESOLUTION CONVEYING THE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, RELATIVE TO THE PROGRESS OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN AND THE IMPOSITION OF IMPACT FEES FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 1, 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2009. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Euless, Texas, has adopted the "Three Year Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Review" and is operating under a Capital Improvements Plan as required by Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code for the imposition of impact fees for water and sanitary sewer improvements; and WHEREAS, the City Council, in compliance with Chapter 395, has appointed a Capital Improvements Advisory Committee to monitor and evaluate implementation of the Capital Improvements Plan; and WHEREAS, Chapter 395 requires the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee to file semi-annual reports to the City Council with respect to the progress of the Capital Improvements Plan and any perceived inequities in implementing the Plan or imposing the impact fees; and WHEREAS, the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee has monitored and evaluated the implementation of the Capital Improvements Plan and imposition of impact fees; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That adequate progress is being made to implement the Capital Improvements Plan for providing facilities necessitated by and attributable to new development. SECTION 2. That the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee finds no inequities in implementing the Capital Improvements Plan or imposing the impact fees. SECTION 3. That the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee finds that the impact fees are being collected and that all funds collected are maintained in accordance with the law. SECTION 4. That because the City Council adopted the "Three Year Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Review" through Ordinance No. 1364 in April, 1999, we assert that the City does not need to review its Land Use Assumptions or impact fees at this -- time. SECTION 5. That the semi-annual reports, attached hereto as Exhibit A and accompanying Tables and staff memos, are hereby conveyed to the City Council of the City of Euless, Texas, for its information. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 16th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2010. F‘hard Neese, Chair an Resolution 09-02-CIAC, Page 2 of 2 EXHIBIT A SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT APRIL 1, 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 BY THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE February 16, 2010 PURPOSE This semi-annual report was prepared by the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee to advise the City Council of the progress of the “Three Year Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Review” and the Capital Improvements Plan, as well as, any perceived inequities found in implementing the Plan or imposing the impact fees. It is intended to satisfy the requirements of Chapter 395 of the Local Government Code. LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS The Land Use Assumptions, adopted by City Ordinance No. 1364 on April 27, 1999, provided a description of the City’s water and wastewater service area, as well as, projections of changes in land use densities and intensities, and projections of population changes in the service area over a ten year period from 1999 to 2009. The Land Use Assumptions contained within the “Three Year Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Review” were appropriate for use as the basis for the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN: WATER AND WASTEWATER Appendices A and B of the “Three Year Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Review” show eligible existing facility costs and eligible proposed facility costs identified in the CIP adopted for water and wastewater in 1999. Pages 13-17 of the same report describe the Living Unit Equivalency and Maximum Impact Fee calculations. The CIP is progressing at a pace that meets the demands of the City of Euless. Additions to the water and wastewater systems will be implemented as development occurs within those areas of the City needing additional capacity. The consulting firm of Shimek, Jacobs and Finklea previously completed an update of the City’s Water Distribution Master Plan which concluded that no changes were necessary to the CIP. IMPACT FEE CHARGES The 1999 impact fee update states that the actual cost of providing capital improvements needed to maintain the current level of service were $2,673.93 per service unit for water facilities and $184.50 per service unit for wastewater facilities. These figures represent the maximum impact fee per service unit that could be charged by the City. Impact fees set by the City Council in 1999 were 50% of the maximum impact fee amount allowed. City Council Ordinance No. 1364 established impact fees per service unit of $1,336.97 for water facilities and $92.25 for wastewater facilities. Fees charged for both water and wastewater facilities are based on water meter size, with a 5/8” water meter considered one service unit. Wastewater impact fees are not charged when water meters are installed for water that will not enter the wastewater system, such as landscape irrigation. The Ordinance established the following impact fees: Meter Size (inches) Water Sewer Total 5/8” or ¾” $1,336.97 $92.25 $1,429.22 1” $3,342.42 $191.42 $3,533.84 1.5” $6,684.83 $382.84 $7,067.67 2” $10,695.72 $612.54 $11,308.26 3” $32,087.16 $1,837.62 $33,924.78 4” $56,152.53 $3,215.84 $59,368.37 6” $123,000.78 $7,044.21 $130,044.99 8” $213,914.40 $12,250.80 $226,165.20 10” $334,241.25 $19,141.88 $353,383.13 IMPACT FEE ASSESSMENT, COLLECTION, AND DISBURSEMENT From April 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009, a total of 66 service units were added for water and 66 service units for wastewater. Impact fees collected were $108,294.49 for water and $6,608.79 for wastewater. Impact fee funds disbursed from the accounts during this time period totaled $288,499.98. Projects funded include: Water Tower Debt Payment (Project WT0101) for $128,499.98; Trinity River Authority (TRA) Debt Payment (Project WT0901) for $100,000.00; and Trinity River Authority (TRA) Debt Payment (WW0605) for $60,000.00. CONCLUSION The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee finds that for the time period included in this report, no inequities were created in imposing the impact fees and the fees were properly revised as a result of the Three Year Impact Fee update required by Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code. The assessment and collection of water and wastewater impact fees was in accordance with the guidelines of Ordinance No. 111, Ordinance No. 1364, and Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code. All money collected was deposited into separate interest bearing accounts reserved for impact fees. T H ss o F Date: 1/15/10 To: Chris Barker, Director of Planning and Development From: Alice Norwood, Accountant RE: Impact Fee Funds The Impact Fees Fund is divided into separate funds. The amount of funds available in the Water Impact Fees Fund as of September 30, 2009 is $2,602,286.81. A portion of this amount totaling $2,597,249.49 is invested in interest bearing accounts with $1,572,259.08 available immediately and the remainder available within 12-15 months. The amount of funds available in the Wastewater Impact Fees Fund as of September 30, 2009 is $672,511.20. A portion of this totaling $657,747.89 is invested in interest bearing accounts all available immediately. The invested funds can be made available at an earlier date if necessary. Please contact Diana Ayala so that arrangements can be made. AN 201 . E fOr Drive. Euless, lexas 76039-3595 817/685-1630· Merro 817/267-4403. FAX 817/685-1628 / T YT H E ss o F MEMORANDUM TO: Chris Barker, Director of Development FROM: ~ Ron Young, P.E., Director of Public Works and Engineering DATE: January 15,2010 RE: Capital Improvement Plan Water and Wastewater Funds disbursed from the Water and Wastewater Impact Fee accounts for the period of April, 2009 through September, 2009 were $288,499.98. A breakdown ofthe disbursed funds is as follows: Water Impact Fees Proj. WT0101 (Water Tower Debt Payment) $128,499.98 Proj. WT0901 (TRA Debt Payment) $100,000.00 Wastewater Impact Fees Proj. WW0605 (TRA Debt Payment) $ 60,000.00 Total Impact Fees (04/09 thru 09/09) $288,499.98 The Capital Improvement Plan is progressing at a pace that meets the demands of the City of Euless. Additions to the water and wastewater systems will be implemented as development occurs within those areas of the City needing additjonal capacity. Impact Fees established by the City of Euless are being collected in accordance with applicable State Law. 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, Texas 76039-3595 817/685-1400 • Metro 817/267-4403 • Fax 817/685-1416 www.ci.euless.tx.us