Developer Drainage Impact Charge

On April 3, 2013, City Council adopted the Developer Drainage Impact Charge Ordinance in accordance with the November 2, 2010 voter-approved Charter amendment and Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code. Drainage Impact Charge collection begins April 3, 2014.
 

DRAINAGE UTILITY CHARGE DEVELOPER IMPACT FEE AD VALOREM TAXES
(Property Taxes)		 THIRD-PARTY FUNDS
(Metro, TxDOT, Federal Grants)
To be used for: To be used for: To be used for: To be used for:
  • Drainage projects
  • Street projects that include drainage improvements
  • Operation & Maintenance for drainage infrastructure (ditch cleaning, re-grading etc.)
  • Expenses for administering the drainage charge
  • Drainage projects providing capacity to offset future development
  • Street projects providing added capacity for future development
  • Street projects with or without drainage improvements
  • Drainage projects
  • Traffic signalization projects
  • Sidewalk projects
  • Operation & Maintenance for streets, traffic & drainage
  • Street projects
  • Drainage projects
  • Operation & Maintenance for streets & traffic
  • Sidewalk projects
  • Hike & Bike Trails
  • Traffic signalization projects
  • Additional Uses