Title
Approving an ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: An Ordinance of the City of Pflugerville, Texas Adopting the Pflugerville Fee Schedule; Amending Certain Fees and Establishing Costs and Fees Charged by the City of Pflugerville; Providing for a Penalty for a Violation of Section 10.99 of the City Code of Ordinances; and Declaring an Effective Date.
Summary
Please find the attached ordinance which updates the Master Fee Schedule for fees effective beginning October 1, 2021. The Master Fee Schedule is attached to this ordinance and has also been included in the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget as Appendix A.
This schedule outlines the fees to be assessed for FY22 for a variety of services, permits, activities, and events provided by the City. The attached Master Fee Schedule Fee Comparison document details the changes for each fee, from the current to the proposed and includes a reference to the current fee authorization (as applicable).
The City Council's Finance and Budget Committee reviewed new and revised fees included in the proposed Master Fee Schedule. The Committee received information from each of the following departments regarding the proposed fees:
Parks and Recreation (Recommended by the Committee on May 27, 2021)
Revisions to 1849 Park facility reservation fees
Addition of 1849 Park special events and full-facility rental fees
Addition of Recreation Center rental fees
Streets and Drainage (Recommended by the Committee on May 27, 2021)
Addition of a banner installation fee
Water and Wastewater (Recommended by the Committee on July 29, 2021)
Increases in water/wastewater rates that result in an average bill impact of $6.20
Staff provided the Committee with the current fees charged, the proposed fees, the reasons changes in fees are necessary, local peer city fee comparisons, and other information, as applicable. The Committee engaged in discussion that provided valuable feedback to the changes proposed by staff. The fees presented in the Master Fee Schedule reflect the recommendations of the Committee.
Prior City Council Action
This ordinance was approved on first reading on August 10, 2021.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested on second and final reading on August 24, 2021.
Funding Expected: Revenue _X_ Expenditure __ N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes _X_ No __ N/A __
Amount: __fees vary, see documents_
1295 Form Required? Yes __ No _X_
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _X_ Date Completed: _08/02/2021_
Supporting documents attached:
Ordinance
Exhibit A - Master Fee Schedule
Fee Comparison
Recommended Action
Approve adoption of the Master Fee Schedule Ordinance on second reading.