From
Ron McCuller
Title
Ordinance Updating Water & Wastewater Impact Fees amending Article 22.3.16; Schedule 22.3-1a of Unified Development Code
Presenter
Ron McCuller, Public Works Director
Recommend Action
Approve
Analysis
The City is required to periodically re-visit the Water & Wastewater Impact Fees, reassessing the Capital Improvements Program on which they are based.
This process requires updating the water and wastewater master plans in order to identify needed projects that are required by new development anticipated to occur during the next 10 years. (impact fees may not be assessed unless the meter is increased in size). The master plans identify water and wastewater facilities needed for planned development, which may change, thus the reason for requiring periodic updates.
The city contracted with the firm of Freese & Nichols, Inc. to update the water master plan and the firm of RPS Espey to update the wastewater master plan. Freese & Nichols then took the capital improvements associated with proposed development in both plans within the next 10 years and calculated the maximum impact fees that may be charged following methodology prescribed by State law. Once the maximum impact fees that may be charged are calculated, the City may charge those fees or any lesser amount.
Water and wastewater impact fees are based on the size of the water meter serving the proposed facility. The calculation starts with the most basic (smallest) meter offered, which is a 5/8” (used in most residential properties to provide water to the home). Charges associated with larger meters are then calculated by multiplying the basic meter charge times the added water volume that the larger meter can provide.
For example, a 5/8” meter has a safe operating capacity of 15 gallons per minute (gpm), and is designated an one service unit, whereas a 1” meter has a safe operating capacity of 40 gpm or 2.7 times that of a 5/8” meter. Therefore the impact fee for a 1” meter is calculated by multiplying the 5/8” (one service unit) fee times 2.7.
For purposes of water & sewer impact fees, we have divided the city into two sectors, North and South, delineated by the County lines of Dallas and Tarrant County. These areas are distinctive due to the sources of water and wastewater treatment, as well as percentages of developed and undeveloped property. In order to avoid undue subsidization of the developing South Sector, most of which is in the ETJ, the South Sector is proposed to have higher impact fees.
The maximum allowed impact fees and the staff recommended fees are shown in the attached tables. The recommended fees reflect increases of 13.3 % on the North Sector and 29.2 % in the South Sector. These are far below the increases allowed by the state statutes, which are 153% and 65% respectively.
A public hearing regarding the water & wastewater impact fees was held on March 21, 2017.
The ensuing ordinance will amend Article 22.3.16; Schedule 22.3-1a (Impact Fee Schedules) of the Unified Development Code.
Financial Consideration
There is no cost associated with implementing this ordinance.
Body
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ADOPTING WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES
WHEREAS, State statutes require a land use and capital improvements study at least every five years and;
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Prairie has completed such study and;
WHEREAS, the requisite advisory committee has reviewed the study, approved the land use and capital improvements plan and recommended a water and wastewater impact fee schedule as set forth below and;
WHEREAS, a 30 day notice was given and a public hearing was conducted on March 21, 2017 on the land use, capital improvements program and proposed impact fees and;
WHEREAS, State statutes require that impact fee schedules be adopted within 30 days after the public hearing and;
WHEREAS, the ensuing ordinance will amend Article 22.3.16; Schedule 22.3-1a (Impact Fee Schedules) of the Unified Development Code and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Water and Wastewater Impact Fee schedule hereby adopted:
SCHEDULE 22.3-1a
WATER & WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE - NORTH SECTION
Actual Water Meter Equivalent number Impact Fee Rate*
Size (Inches) of Service Units Water Wastewater
5/8” 1 $1,711 $843
¾” 1.5 $2,567 $1,264.50
1” 2.5 $4,278 $2,107.50
1.5” 5 $8,555 $4,215
2” 8 $13,688 $6,744
3” 16 $27,376 $13,488
4” 25 $42,775 $21,075
6” 50 $85,550 $42,150
8” 80 $136,880 $67,440
10” 115 $196,765 $96,945
• The “fee rate” listed in this column is the rate to be used in calculating water and
Wastewater facility impact fee amount pursuant to Section 22.3.8.1a and b of this Article.
WATER & WASTEWATER IMPACE FEE - SOUTH SECTOR
Actual Water Meter Equivalent number Impact Fee Rate*
Size (Inches) of Service Units Per Service Unit
5/8” 1 $4,676 $1,624
¾” 1.5 $7,014 $2,436
1” 2.5 $11,640 $7,862.50
1.5” 5 $23,380 $8,120
2” 8 $37,408 $12,992
3” 16 $74,816 $25,984
4” 25 $116,900 $40,600
6” 50 $233,800 $81,200
8” 80 $374,080 $129,920
10” 115 $537,740 $186,760
• The “fee rate” listed in this column is the rate to be used in calculating water and wastewater facility impact fee amount pursuant to Section 22.3.8.1a and b of this Article.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 4TH DAY OF APRIL, 2017.