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Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3697 amending the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fee Schedule, related to various fees established pursuant to Chapters 18, 22, 26, 34, 50, 56, and 86 to address needed changes to rates and fees associated with a broad range of City services and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
Ordinance No. 3697 has been prepared to address needed changes to rates and fees associated with a broad range of City services. All proposed fees are generally comparable to those charged for similar services in neighboring cities and are necessary to defray the rising costs associated with providing these services.
DISCUSSION:
The attached Ordinance No. 3697 has been prepared to address fee changes to the City’s Code of Ordinances, Appendix A “Fee Schedule”, Chapters 18, 22, 26, 34, 50, 56, and 86. Due to the number of changes requested for Chapter 50 - Park Fees, the attached Ordinance reflects readopting Chapter 50 in entirety.
FISCAL IMPACT:
1. Financial Impact - Supports the City’s annual operating budget.
DISTRICT:
All districts.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends adopting Ordinance No. 3697 amending the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fee Schedule, related to various fees established pursuant to Chapters 18, 22, 26, 34, 50, 56, and 86 to address needed changes to rates and fees associated with a broad range of City services.
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve adopting Ordinance No. 3697.
2. I move to approve adopting Ordinance No. 3697, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Appendix A - Changes
2. Ordinance 3697