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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
VIA TELECONFERENCE
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Bob Brick
John Crompton
Linda Harvell
Elizabeth Cunha
John Nichols
Dennis Maloney
City Staff:
Bryan Woods, City Manager
Jeff Capps, Deputy City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
Lisa McCracken, Records Management Administrator
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present.
With a quorum present, the Meeting of the College Station City Council was called to order by Mayor
Mooney via In -Person and Teleconference at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 22, 2021, in the
Council Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station,
Texas 77840.
2. Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, and
§551.074-Personnel, the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 4:00 p.m.
on November 22, 2021, to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to wit:
Kathryn A. Stever-Harper as Executrix for the Estate of John Wesley Harper v. City of
College Station and Judy Meeks; No. 15,977-PC in the County Court No. 1, Brazos County,
Texas; and
McCrory Investments II, LLC d/b/a Southwest Stor Mor v. City of College Station; Cause
No. 17-000914-CV-361; In the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas; and
City of College Station v. Gerry Saum, Individually, and as Independent Executrix of the
Estate of Susan M. Wood, Deceased; Cause No. 17-002742-CV-361; In the 361st District
Court, Brazos County, Texas; and
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B. Consultation with attorney to receive legal advice; to wit:
Legal advice regarding impact fee service areas.
C. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
City Secretary
Council Self-Evaluation
3. Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any.
Executive Session recessed at 5:00 p.m. No vote or action was taken in Executive Session.
4. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request.
5. Presentation - Proclamations, Awards, and Recognitions.
5.1 Mayor Mooney presented a proclamation to the City of Bryan to honor them for their 150th
Birthday.
6. Hear Visitors Comments
Brian Watford, College Station, came before council representing a group to state that that he is the
franchise owner of Sonic on Wellborn and Rock Prairie and over the past 3 years he has not been
notified of any road closures or road work in that area. There were only a handful of businesses that
received a notice, which were all on Rock Prairie. With this access road being closed it has caused
some businesses to lose revenue, with Sonic and Exxon being just a few of them. Mr. Watford stated
that he watched the traffic from 5 to 7 p.m. and only 11 cars came through because road cut through
and access road is closed behind Exxon. He explained that if businesses were warned they could
have prepared for this road closure and would like to see an item on the agenda that would being the
cut through back.
Daniel Hernandez, College Station, came before Council to address Councilmember Maloney
comments. He stated he is not here to attack Councilmember Maloney but the comments he made
were offensive and not representative of him or the community.
Rene Ramirez, College Station, stated that he is not a personal friend of Councilmember Maloney
but has worked with him and he supports him. He stated that everyone has made questionable
comments before but Mr. Maloney’s action and how he supports the citizens speaks louder than
words.
Shirley Dupriest, College Station, came before council to express her appreciation to the Council for
all of their work. She went on to state that Council has done an exceptional job with all the changes
in this city, with new city manager, elections, comp plan amendments, new city hall, budget
challenges, and so many other projects and duties.
Steve Beachy, College Station, stated that the dedication of the Council is evident and there is a lot
of work that goes into being an elected official. He also spoke in support of Councilmember Maloney
and believes people who get to know him understand his passion for this community.
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Blanche Brick, College Station, explained her appreciation for the time for citizens to speak. She
stated that her time on Council no one has used Hear Visitors for political purposes and it is
unfortunate because Councilmember Maloney does not deserve the criticism.
7. Workshop Items
7.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Christmas activities in College Station.
Kendra Davis, Visit College Station, and Ana Romero, Parks Department, presented an overview of
the Christmas activities and events in College Station designed to enhance the community and draw
more visitors to the city during the Christmas season. Also, they discussed the partnerships with local
businesses and entertainment options available to visitors and citizens in College Station.
Santa Certified Hotels
In partnership with Santa’s Wonderland – “Stay where Santa stays!”
15 local hotel properties offering discounted rates.
Locals and visitors are encouraged to take advantage of these special rates.
Holiday Deals Pass
Free program for locals and visitors to take advantage of a variety of deals and specials from
College Station businesses.
2021 Christmas Ornament
Available for purchase for $24.99 online or in-store at Aggieland Outfitters, and at select
events throughout the holiday season:
Kick Off to Christmas in College Station on Nov. 12 & 13
Howdy Holly-Days at Northgate on Dec. 11
Dine Around Jones Crossing on Dec. 18
Holiday Artisan Market at Century Square on Dec. 19
Events
Kick off to Christmas in College Station
Christmas in the Park
Jingles Bell Fun Run
Howdy Holly-Days at Northgate
Dine Around Jones Crossing
Holiday Artisan Market at Century Square
TAMU Events: Holiday Hoops, The Nutcracker at Rudder Auditorium
A Very Electric Christmas
8. CONSENT ITEMS
Presentation, discussion, and possible action on consent items which consist of ministerial, or
"housekeeping" items as allowed by law : A Councilmember may request additional
information at this time. Any Councilmember may remove an item from the Consent Agenda
for a separate vote.
Items 8.3 were pulled from Consent for clarification.
(8.3) Councilmember Nichols stated that the coversheet of the proposed project that Kimley Horn &
Associates will also include the addition and replacement of storm sewer and sidewalks was
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explanation but would like to see them be more creative on this next phase for the design of the Francis
Drive Rehabilitation Phase III project.
Emily Fisher, Capital Projects, stated that she will relay that request to the contract and if there are
any changes of information, they need to bring back to Council they will.
8.1. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
October 28, 2021 Council Meeting
November 11, 2021 Council Meeting
8.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approving renewal number two (2) of an
annual contract for gasoline and diesel fuel with Fikes Wholesale Inc., for the amount of
$1,400,000.
8.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a professional services contract with
Kimley Horn & Associates in the amount of $279,750 for the design of the Francis Drive
Rehabilitation Phase III project.
8.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a construction manager at risk
contract with Jacody Construction, LP for the construction of the 1207 Texas Avenue
Renovation project.
8.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding approval of the City’s Annual Price
Agreements for Distribution Poles for CSU Electric, with estimated annual expenditures
through Techline Inc. for an amount not to exceed $7,352,580.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember
Maloney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Items.
The motion carried unanimously.
9. REGULAR ITEMS
9.1. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2021-4314 amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 3.2 “General
Approval Procedures” and Section 3.22 “Comprehensive Plan Amendment” of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, regarding Comprehensive Plan Amendment
processes and notifications.
Amy Albright, Planning and Development, stated that the City Council requested that City staff
develop and present options for supporting communication between developers and neighborhoods.
Planning and Development Services staff presented a workshop item on this topic to City Council on
August 26, 2021. Two of the recommendations were requiring a mailed notice for Comprehensive
Plan Future Land Use & Character Map amendments as well as requiring neighborhood meetings for
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use & Character Map amendments. Council recommended staff
proceed with making these modifications within the Unified Development Ordinance. Staff also
identified a need to limit the timeframe in which Comprehensive Plan Amendment applications may
be submitted during major Comprehensive Plan updates. This stemmed from the complexities to
process Comprehensive Plan Amendment applications concurrently with the ten-year
Comprehensive Plan update. Staff recommends that Comprehensive Plan Amendment applications
be paused six months prior to a major update to prevent conflicts between the requests and update.
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Section 3.22 (D) and (E)
D. Time Limitations on Applications
Comprehensive Plan Amendment applications may be submitted on a rolling basis, except
during the six (6) month period prior to a Comprehensive Plan major evaluation or update.
The beginning of the six (6) month time limitation period shall be determined by counting
backward from the expected date of the Comprehensive Plan evaluation or update public
hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission.
E. Approval Process.
1. Project Proposal Meeting.
After applying for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Future Land Use and Character
Map or attending a Pre-Application Conference relating to the same, the applicant shall
request to set up a Project Proposal Meeting with City Staff. The purpose of this meeting is
to begin communicating with the local neighborhood early in the process and is not a forum
for final decisions or the acceptance of formal comments concerning public support or
opposition.
The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on November 4, 2021 and recommended
approval. Staff recommends approval.
At approximately 5:58 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 5:58 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Brick, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-4314,
amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 3.2 “General Approval
Procedures” and Section 3.22 “Comprehensive Plan Amendment” of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of College Station, Texas, regarding Comprehensive Plan Amendment processes and
notifications. The motion carried unanimously.
9.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Semi -Annual Report on System-
Wide Impact Fees for Water, Wastewater, and Roadway.
Carol Cotter, Planning and Development, stated that the Impact Fee Semi-Annual Report provided
to the City Council is in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395.058. Fee
implementation occurred in phases, with full fee implementation having occurred in December of
2018. The service area for roadway impact fees is bound by the city-limits; however, service areas
for system-wide water and wastewater impact fees do not strictly follow city-limit lines and include
some areas of the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Resultant amendments to land use
assumptions, the capital improvements plan, and impact fees will be incorporated in future semi-
annual reports. This report documents the fees collected in each of the service areas and identifies the
impact fee capital improvements projects that the revenues have been budgeted to help fund. The
Planning and Zoning Commission, with the inclusion of ad hoc members that provide representation
from the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, the building community, and general citizenry, serves as
the Impact Fee Advisory Committee (IFAC) per the City of Co llege Station Code of Ordinances
Chapter 107, Impact Fees.
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The Impact Fee Advisory Committee (IFAC) heard this item on November 4, 2021, and unanimously
recommended acceptance of the report. Staff recommends that Council acknowledge and accept the
Semi-Annual Report – No Further Action is required at this time.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Nichols, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Semi-Annual
Report on System-Wide Impact Fees for Water, Wastewater, and Roadway. The motion carried
unanimously.
9.3. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2021-4315 amending Chapter 107, “Impact Fees,” Article I “Specific Impact Fees,” and Article
II, “System-Wide Impact Fees,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas
by: Repealing Article I in its entirety; Amending Sections 107-71 “System-Wide Impact Fees
For Water Services,” 107-72 “System-Wide Impact Fees For Wastewater Services,” and 107-
73 “System-Wide Roadway Impact Fees” in their entirety; and Adding a new Section 107 -74
“Update of Plan and Revisions of Fees.”
Jason Schubert, Planning and Development, stated that as per state law, impact fee studies are to be
updated at least every five years. The draft land use assumptions (10-year growth projections) and
capital improvement plans were presented to Council at the September 23, 2021 meeting for
feedback. The impact fee studies were finalized and presented to the Impact Fee Advisory Committee
(IFAC) at their November 4, 2021 meeting. IFAC reviewed the updated studies and members
provided written comments to City Council. The proposed ordinance includes statements that impact
fee may be waived or reduced for affordable housing in accordance with state law and administrative
guidelines to be promulgated by the City. The ordinance adds Section 107-74 to clarify that the
Council can adjust the collection rate outside of a study update process, and it assesses the max impact
fee on a property at the time it is platted and imposes the adopted collection rate for the fee that is
charged with the building permits. The ordinance also repeals Article I, “Specific Impact Fees” as
the small area impact fee areas are no longer in effect.
Richard Weatherly, Kimley-Horn, presented an overview of the impact fee studies:
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) – What items are and are not payable with Impact Fees?
Components that can be paid for through an impact fee program:
Construction cost of capital improvements on the Impact Fee CIP
Roadway to thoroughfare standard
Upsized water/wastewater line
Traffic signals, bridges, sidewalks, etc.
Survey and Engineering fees
Land acquisition costs, including court awards
Debt Service of Impact Fee CIP
Planning Studies
Components that cannot be paid for through an impact fee program:
Projects not included in the Impact Fee CIP
Repair, operation, and maintenance of existing facilities
Upgrades to serve existing development
Administrative costs of operating the impact fee program
Impact Fee Calculation – Impact Fee Equation:
Impact Fee Per LUE= Eligible CIP Cost – Rate Credit
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Growth in LUEs
LUE = Living Unit Equivalent (connection for a single-family home)
Eligible CIP Cost = 10-year capital and financing cost (through 2031)
Rate Credit = Chapter 395 requirements: reduce the eligible CIP cost by performing a credit analysis
to determine the percent of utility bill used for growth CIP
Growth in LUEs = Derived from land use assumptions for 10-year growth in LUEs
Jeff Whitacre, Kimley-Horn, provided an overview of Roadway, which include Land Use, CIP, and
Impact Fee Calculation.
Roadway Service Units
Two Variables
Trip Generation
ITE Trip Generation Manual
11th Edition
Trip Length
National Household Travel Survey
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Legal Requirements from Chapter 395
Roadway Impact Fee Calculation
Determine the maximum assessable fee per service unit:
Impact Fee Per Service Unit = Cost of CIP Attributable to Growth + Financing −Credits
New Service Units
Jason Schubert, Planning and Development, continued with information on IFAC Comments and
Growth Assumptions.
Main IFAC Comments / Concerns:
Including completed capital projects in the study result in assessing fees/taxes for those
projects multiple times (double dipping).
Growth projections are below single-family historical trends.
Growth projections may underestimate amount of residential in Roadway Service Area D.
Unneeded capital projects are included in Roadway Service Area D.
Growth Assumptions:
Methodology – available land and corresponding density, not specifically using historical
permits
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Limited lots within large residential subdivisions within study area
Approximately 1,900 lots in Greens Prairie Reserve, Midtown, Mission Ranch, and Pebble
Creek
Approximately 1,800 lots in Southern Pointe (not included in impact fee study)
Classification of units – study vs. building permits
Change in land use – residential vs. non-residential
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance of the five-year update of land use assumptions, capital
improvements plan, and maximum assessable impact fees for system-wide water, wastewater, and
roadways. The existing impact fee collection rates are retained in the proposed ordinance and
discussion of any changes to the collection rates will be considered as part of a subsequent item.
At approximately 7:17 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
Doug French, Bryan & College Station, stated that there are many facts and opinions. Impact fees
costs are passed on the homeowner, the higher the demand goes up then the contract or must charge
more because the supplies go down which creates the cost of housing to increase. He believes the
contractors and homeowners to leave and find somewhere else to build and live with less cost.
Hunter Goodwin, College Station, came before Council regarding his concerns with impact fees,
unlike Doug French, he cannot move his construction business. Mr. Goodwin pleaded with Council
and stated the embarrassment of coming here in front of this political setting not to increase the impact
fees.
Fred Dupriest, College Station, came before Council to pose the question: how do you know if you’re
charging to much from impact fees? We have high debt here in College Station and cannot repay it
so some action is necessary.
Charles Vesperman, College Station, stated he understands that some people are financially impacted
but the city is expanding, and much of the city’s infrastructure is not able to handle the growth. The
money needs to come from somewhere to handle all the growth, so he supports increasing impact
fees.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:37 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Crompton, the City Council voted five (5) for and two (2) opposed, with Mayor Mooney and
Councilmember Harvell voting against, to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-4315, amending Chapter 107,
“Impact Fees,” Article I “Specific Impact Fees,” and Article II, “System-Wide Impact Fees,” of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by: Repealing Article I in its entirety;
Amending Sections 107-71 “System-Wide Impact Fees For Water Services,” 107-72 “System-Wide
Impact Fees For Wastewater Services,” and 107-73 “System-Wide Roadway Impact Fees” in their
entirety; and Adding a new Section 107-74 “Update of Plan and Revisions of Fees” as presented by
this study. The motion carried.
Mayor Mooney recessed the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
The meeting resumed at 8:07 p.m.
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9.4. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2021-4316 amending Chapter 107, “Impact Fees,” Article II, “System-Wide Impact Fees,”
Sections 107-71 “System-Wide Impact Fees For Water Services,” 107-72 “System-Wide Impact
Fees For Wastewater Services,” and 107-73 “System-Wide Roadway Impact Fees” of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by amending certain sections relating to
water, wastewater, and roadway impact fee collection rates.
Jason Schubert and Carol Cotter, Planning and Development, presented an overview on impact fee
rates and a calculation of cost per service unit. Water and wastewater service unit are defined as
living unit equivalents (LUEs), representing a typical connection for one single-family residence
(based on a 5/8” water meter). There is a conversion factor for larger water meters that determines
their number of LUE equivalents. For roadways, the service unit is vehicle-miles which is a
measurement of the number of trips a site generates and its trip length. Trip generation and trip length
vary for each of the 66 different types of land uses. A comparison of the maximum assessable impact
fees per service unit from the 2016 studies and the 2021 studies are as follows:
Impact Fee Type 2016 Max Fee
Per Service Unit
2021 Max Fee
Per Service Unit
Water $2,917 $3,877
Wastewater $5,519 $5,572
Roadway Service Area A $1,061 $499
Roadway Service Area B $1,072 $1,261
Roadway Service Area C $2,556 $2,127
Roadway Service Area D $4,004 $3,452
Collection Rate Alternatives
Keep collection rate as currently adopted.
Collection Rate Adjustment Considerations
Flat rate for all Roadway Service Areas vs. Percentage of the max fee
Same or different Roadway collection rates for residential and non-residential
Phasing/Timing – Delay implementation or phase-in new rate over time
Grandfathering – Retain existing collection rate on specified projects
Projected Impact Fee Revenues with No Grandfathering (millions)
Projected Impact Fee Revenues with No Grandfathering
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Summary of Individual IFAC Comments
Fees
Modest increase is reasonable. Could adopt up to double current collection rate and
recommend keeping flat rate across the city.
Enacting a large increase would negatively impact growth and important local industries.
Fees should significantly increase, and flat-rate approach is inequitable.
Include incentives to support housing affordability.
Phase-In/Grandfathering
Implement change in fees right away though grandfather projects that have started.
Grandfather projects well underway and those already platted.
Staff requests Council receive the presentation and provide direction regarding impact fee collection
rates. Individual members of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee (IFAC) have provided written,
which were sent to the Council. The tables in the proposed ordinance have the existing collection rate
amounts that can be adjusted as desired. If the impact fee collection rates are to remain the same, no
action is needed for this item.
At approximately 8:25 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
Austin McKnight, College Station, thanked the Council for allowing Home Builders Associations be
more involved in these types of discussions. He quoted that Jim Gayness said that every $1000
increase almost 20,000 people cannot afford building houses. Impact Fees will push citizens outside
the city, but they are still using our roads, so you’re actually losing money. The American Dreams
to own you own home but if the cost increase will create citizens less likely to buy a home because
this increase will have to be paid by the land user or the buy.
James Murr, College Station, stated that he will be talking strictly about Midtown, they went in all in
with Midtown. It takes years to develop these types of developments and we had a deal that in the
next 5 years we would create this amazing economic development, but these impact fees were not in
the deal and this increase was not counted in the cost of this development.
Craig Regan, College Station, stated that he is opposed to the increase of the impact fees. The
conversation is disingenuous, and this will hurt a lot of homeowners in this city.
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Dennis McMillin, College Station, stated he would break it down to the fundamentals, food, clothing
and shelter. The new home construction cost has increase over 2020, along with the increase in the
fundamentals and now we are looking at increase unnecessary impact fees.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:46 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Crompton and a second by Councilmember
Brick, the City Council voted two (2) for and five (5) opposed, with Mayor Mooney and
Councilmembers Harvell, Cunha, Nichols and Maloney voting against, to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-
4316, amending Chapter 107, “Impact Fees,” Article II, “System-Wide Impact Fees,” Sections 107-
71 “System-Wide Impact Fees For Water Services,” 107-72 “System-Wide Impact Fees For
Wastewater Services,” and 107-73 “System-Wide Roadway Impact Fees” of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of College Station, Texas by amending certain sections relating to water, wastewater, and
roadway impact fee collection rates, with modifications to residential as stated:
Wastewater fee remains at unchanged at $3,000 i.e. subsidizing by existing utility customers
by 46%; and
Water fee subsidy by existing utility customers of 83% should be reduced to a 67% subsidy
i.e. from $500 to $1,280; and
The roads fee for Area A should be at the 100% rate with effect from June 1, 2022 i.e. an
increase from $1,500 to $1,886; and
The roads fee for Area B should be at 100% rate and phased in at the 60% level in 2022; 80%
level on June 1, 2023; and 100% level on June 1, 2024 i.e. from $1,500 to $2,845, $3,953,
and $4,741; and
The roads fee for Areas C&D should be assessed at the 100% rate of $7,997 attributed to Area
C. They should be phased in at the 60% level in 2022; 80% level on June 1, 2023; and 100%
level on June 1, 2024 i.e. $4,798, $6,398, and $7,997. The motion failed.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Brick,
the City Council voted three (3) for and four (4) opposed, with Mayor Mooney and Councilmembers
Harvell, Cunha, and Maloney voting against, to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-4316, amending Chapter
107, “Impact Fees,” Article II, “System-Wide Impact Fees,” Sections 107-71 “System-Wide Impact
Fees For Water Services,” 107-72 “System-Wide Impact Fees For Wastewater Services,” and 107-
73 “System-Wide Roadway Impact Fees” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station,
Texas by amending certain sections relating to water, wastewater, and roadway impact fee collection
rates, with modifications to residential as stated:
Wastewater fee remains at unchanged at $3,000 i.e., subsidizing by existing utility customers
by 46%; and
Water fee subsidy by existing utility customers of 83% should be reduced to a 67% subsidy
i.e., from $500 to $1,280: and
The roads fee for Area A should be at the 100% rate with effect from January 1, 2023, i.e., an
increase from $1,500 to $1,876: and
The roads fee for Area B should be at 100% rate and phased in at the 60% level on January
1, 2023; 80% level on January 1, 2024; and 100% level on January 1, 2025 i.e., from $1,500
to $2,845, $3,953, and $4,741: and
The roads fee for Areas C&D should be total of $4,741 phased in at the 60% level on January
1, 2023; 80% level on January 1, 2024; and 100% level on January 1, 2025. The motion
failed.
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MAIN MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by
Councilmember Harvell, to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-4316, amending Chapter 107, “Impact Fees,”
Article II, “System-Wide Impact Fees,” Sections 107-71 “System-Wide Impact Fees For Water
Services,” 107-72 “System-Wide Impact Fees For Wastewater Services,” and 107-73 “System-Wide
Roadway Impact Fees” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by amending
certain sections relating to water, wastewater, and roadway impact fee collection rates with
modifications setting 3% every year over the next 5 years making the water fees $575, wastewater
fees $3,450 and roadway fees $1,725; with the effective date of March 1, 2022 for residential
only. Also, bringing back grandfathering options at a later date.
AMENDED MOTION: Upon a motion to amend made by Councilmember Nichols and a second
by Councilmember Maloney, the City Council voted four (4) for and two (2) opposed, with
Councilmembers Harvell and Cunha voting against and Councilmember Crompton abstaining, to
amend the motion on the table to change the water fee from $575 over the next 5 years to $1,280 over
the next 5 years. The motion carried.
MOTION AS AMENDED: On the motion as amended made by Councilmember Maloney and a
second by Councilmember Harvell, the City Council voted two (2) for and five (5) opposed, with
Councilmembers Brick, Crompton, Harvell, Cunha, Nichols voting against, to adopt Ordinance No.
2021-4316, amending Chapter 107, “Impact Fees,” Article II, “System-Wide Impact Fees,” Sections
107-71 “System-Wide Impact Fees For Water Services,” 107-72 “System-Wide Impact Fees For
Wastewater Services,” and 107-73 “System-Wide Roadway Impact Fees” of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of College Station, Texas by amending certain sections relating to water, wastewater, and
roadway impact fee collection rates with modifications setting 3% every year over the next 5 years
making the water fees $1,280, wastewater fees $3,450 and roadway fees $1,725; with the effective
date of March 1, 2022 for residential only. Also, bringing back grandfathering options at a later
date. The motion failed.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Mooney and a second by Councilmember Nichols, the
City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-4316, amending
Chapter 107, “Impact Fees,” Article II, “System-Wide Impact Fees,” Sections 107-71 “System-Wide
Impact Fees For Water Services,” 107-72 “System-Wide Impact Fees For Wastewater Services,” and
107-73 “System-Wide Roadway Impact Fees” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas by amending certain sections relating to water, wastewater, and roadway impact fee
collection rates with modifications of making collection rate 10% for residential across the board
with no inflation, with the effective date of March 1, 2022. Also, bringing back grandfathering
options at a later date. The motion carried unanimously.
10. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
11. Items of Community Interest: The Council may receive reports from a Council Member or
City Staff about items of community interest for which notice has not been given, including:
expressions of thanks, congratulations or condolence; information regarding holiday
schedules; honorary or salutary recognitions of a public official, public employee, or other
citizen; reminders of upcoming events organized or sponsored by the City of College Station;
information about a social, ceremonial or community event organized or sponsored by an entity
other than the City of College Station that is scheduled to be attended by a Council Member,
another city official or staff of the City of College Station; and announcements involving an
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imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the City of College Station that has
arisen after the posting of the agenda.
Councilmember Cunha recognized Parks Operations Staff for their certification.
Councilmember Maloney recognized teams in Washington on the federal funding of I14 and Loop
214.
12. Council Reports on Committees, Boards, and Commission: A Council Member may make
a report regarding meetings of City Council boards and commissions or meetings of boards
and committees on which a Council Member serves as a representative that have met since the
last council meeting. (Committees listed in Coversheet)
Councilmember Maloney reported on Commissioners Court and the College Station representation.
Councilmember Nichols reported on BVWSA.
13. Future Agenda Items and Review of Standing List of Council Generated Future Agenda
Items: A Council Member may make a request to City Council to place an item for which no
notice has been given on a future agenda or may inquire about the status of an item on the
standing list of council generated future agenda items. A Council Member’s or City Staff’s
response to the request or inquiry will be limited to a statement of specific factual information
related to the request or inquiry or the recitation of existing policy in response to the request
or inquiry. Any deliberation of or decision about the subject of a request will be limited to a
proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Nothing at this time.
14. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Meeting of the City Council at 10:34
p.m. on Thursday, November 22, 2021.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary