PRESENTER: Presenter
Karrie Cook, Budget Manager
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending the New Braunfels Code of Ordinances, Section 114-141 by adopting new fees for Road/Right of Way Excavation Permits and moving fees to Appendix D.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
A presentation regarding these proposed fee adjustments was given at the August 12th FY 2025 Budget Workshop. The Road/Right of Way Excavation Permit has never been increased. To stay in line with current administrative costs, this fee is proposed to increase. If approved by City Council, the new fee(s) would go into effect on October 1st, 2024.
The proposed fee modifications are below:
ISSUE:
The Road/Right of Way Excavation Permit has never been increased. To stay in line with current administrative costs, this fee is proposed to increase.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
Strategic Priority: Organizational Excellence
Objective: Considering statutory and market-based factors, continue to diversify revenue streams to support long-term fiscal sustainability of the organization.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Any additional revenue generated by these fee adjustments will be incorporated into future budgets starting in FY 2026.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.