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specfal Meeting September 7, 1999 Page 2 Mayor Moore introduced for consideration a public hearing and approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was r~ad as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 18.090 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING FEES CHARGED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT; INCREASING THE AMOUNTS OF VARIOUS FEES FOR FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Ms. Huffman advised the Council David Griffith's study looked at the fee structure and determined we were only covering 20% of our costs and Staff is recommending this amendment which would cover 50% of our costs and is consistent with other cities in the area. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Mr. Doiron moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Mr. Brinkley stated he does not think businesses will find this fee to be exorbitant. In November businesses will be mailed information their current certificates will be expiring and be advised of the new fee. Ms. Hughson suggested businesses be advised there will be an increase after the Ordinance is adopted rather than wait until November. Mr. Moseley suggested Staff communicate with the businesses the fee is going up and why. The Council voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration a public hearing and approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 14.051 OF THE CITY CODE TO PROVIDE FOR FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR HOMEOWNER PROJECT REGISTRATION AND REGISTRATION OF FIRE SPRINKLER INSTALLERS AND IRRIGATION SYSTEM INSTALLERS; AMENDING SECTION 14.377 OF THE CITY CODE TO PROVIDE FOR A FEE TO BE CHARGED FOR RECIPROCAL LICENSE LETTERS FOR ELECTRICIANS; SETTING AND INCREASING THE AMOUNTS OF VARIOUS DEVELOPMENT-RELATED FEES; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Dianne Wassenich stated she was present at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting when this matter was before them. She stated the developers are not being held to our Ordinances, and we need to get tougher on developers and need to raise our fees to cover costs. No one else wished to speak, so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Mr. Doiron moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Mayor Moore read into the record information from the 1997 cost of service study by David Griffith. Ms. Hughson asked Mr. Patterson if other cities charge higher fees in the ETJ. Ms. Hughson wants Staff to see if legally higher fees can be charged in the ETJ. Mr. Patterson stated the Planning and Zoning Commission wanted to charge lesser fees for smaller parcels, and Ms. Hughson expressed concern development may occur in a small piecemeal fashion to keep costs down. Ms. Hughson then moved to amend Section 4 and a portion of Section 5 as follows: Administrative minor plat $50/acre, $100 min., Minor Plat (P&Z Comm.Review) $50/acre, $100 min., Subdivision Master Plan $50/acre, $150 min., Preliminary plat $30/acre, $250 min.; Zoning to multi-family (all categories) $100/acre, $250 min., To commercial or industrial (all categories) $100/acre, $250 min., Master plan land use amendments: As separate amendment $100/acre, $500 min. Mr. Moseley seconded the amendment, which passed unanimously. Ms. Hughson then moved to amend Section 5, Specific use permits, Fraternity or sorority house $500, Manuf. Home as security office $500, and Telecommunications towers $1,000 (these three being recommendations of P&Z Comm.) and the remainder of the Specific use