HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23968-12-2019 Ordinance No.23968-12-2019
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
SEWER IMPACT FEE FUND, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$300,000.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE WATER AND SEWER IMPACT FEE
STUDY PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS
ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer
Impact Fee Fund in the amount of$300,000.00, from available funds, for the Water and Sewer Impact Fee
Study Project.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void
for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way impair
the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall
be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance 23835-09-2019 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in
direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of
said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Assistant City Attorney City Secretary
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: December 3, 2019 .' Q
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 12/03/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0356
LOG NAME: 60IMPACT FEE STUDY UPDATE 2022
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of an Agreement,with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of$600,000.00 to Update Land Use Assumptions and the
Water and Sewer Impact Fee Schedule, Incorporate Revisions in the Water and Sewer Capital Improvements Plan,and Update Wastewater
Model and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinances increasing receipts and appropriations in the Water Impact Fee in the amount of
$300,000.00;and Sewer Impact Fee Fund in the amount of$300,000.00 from available funds;and
2. Authorize the execution of an Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc.,in an amount not to exceed$600,000.00 to update the Water and
Wastewater Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan for the purpose of revising the impact fee assessed for water and wastewater
in accordance with Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code(City Project No. 102211).
DISCUSSION:
Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code provides authorization for local governments to enact and impose impact fees for capital
improvements related to water and wastewater facilities,storm drainage and flood control facilities and roadway facilities.
Since the early 1990s,the City has assessed Water and Wastewater Impact Fees pursuant to the Chapter 35,Article III,and Division 2 of the City
Code. State law and Section 35-70.13(a)of the City Code requires that the City update the Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements
Plan at least every five years, commencing from the date of adoption of such plans, and recalculate the Impact Fees in accordance with the
procedures set forth in Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code. On December 6,2016,the City Council approved the last update and
the City Council approved the revised impact fees to allow for the collection of 40 percent of the maximum assessable water and wastewater fee
per service unit(Ordinance No.22525-1 2-20 1 6).
To comply with City procedure and the Water Departments Wholesale Contracts,the Water Department formed a Wholesale Customer Sub-
advisory Committee and issued a Request For Qualifications for the selection of an engineering consultant. After incorporating input from the
Wholesale Customer Sub-advisory Committee,Water Department staff has recommended Freese and Nichols, Inc., be selected to conduct the
update of the Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan for Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Update.
As part of the Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Update, Freese and Nichols, Inc.shall:
• Update the Wastewater Model, use the updated Water Model provided by the City and review current Land Use Assumptions, Capital
Improvements Plan and Impact Fee Schedule and Ordinances.Additional reports to review include the Water and Wastewater Master Plan,
Facilities Plan and Semi-Annual Impact Fee reports;
• Update Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan for water and wastewater in accordance with Texas Local Government
Code,Chapter 395;
• Participate with Staff in meetings and with the Water and Wastewater Capital Improvements Plan Citizen Advisory Committee,participate in
meetings with the Water and Wastewater Wholesale Customer Committees and Sub-Committees,and participate in public hearings and
City Council meetings concerning the impact fee studies;and Generate an updated report for the Land Use Assumptions,Capital
Improvements Plan for water and wastewater and make recommendations on the City's Impact Fees.
MWBE OFFICE: Freese and Nichols, Inc., is in compliance with the City's BDE Ordinance by committing to 14 percent SBE participation on this
project.The City's SBE goal on this project is 10 percent.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances,
funds will be available in the current capital budget,as appropriated,of the Water Impact Fee Fund and the Sewer Impact Fee Fund. Prior to
any expenditure being incurred,the Water Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Chris Harder 5020
Additional Information Contact: Scott Tayior 7240
Reza Broun 8073