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Fate City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission Joint Meeting - July 17, 2023

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The Fate Gazette — Ledger Entry

Public Body

City Council of the City of Fate and the Planning & Zoning Commission (Joint Meeting)

Meeting Type

City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission Joint Meeting

Date

July 17, 2023

Location

Fate City Hall
1900 CD Boren Parkway
Fate, Texas

City Council Proceedings

Call to Order and Quorum

  • Mayor David Billings called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
  • City Secretary Victoria Raduechel confirmed a quorum.
  • All council members were present.

Invocation and Pledge

  • Invocation was given by Council Member Jim Deland.
  • The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flags.

Presentations

  • City Manager Michael Kovacs introduced Steven Downs as the new Assistant City Manager.
  • Steven Downs provided professional background information and addressed the Council.

The Council considered and approved the consent agenda, which included:

  • Approval of minutes from June 20, June 26, and July 3, 2023 meetings.
  • Approval of resolutions related to:
    • Preliminary 2023 Operations and Maintenance service plan updates for the Monterra and Williamsburg East Public Improvement Districts.
    • Denial of the Oncor Distribution Cost Recovery Factor application for 2023.
    • Financial report for June 2023.
    • Investment report for the quarter ending June 30, 2023.
    • Authorization to submit a grant application to Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for Joe Burger Park amenities.
  • Motion to approve was made by Council Member Allen Robbins and seconded by Council Member Jim Deland.
  • Vote was unanimous.

Public Comment

  • No members of the public spoke.

Planning & Zoning Commission Proceedings

Call to Order and Quorum

  • Chairman Steve Dann called the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
  • City Secretary confirmed a quorum.
  • Five commissioners were present.

Joint Work Session — Yu Tract

  • Staff and consultants presented information regarding future land use planning for the mixed-use area located at the northwest corner of I-30 and FM 551 (Yu Tract).
  • Presentations included:
    • Planning context and design principles.
    • Proposed master plan and development concepts.
    • Economic impact analysis.
  • City staff reviewed next steps in the development process.

Planning & Zoning Commission Adjournment

  • The Planning & Zoning Commission adjourned at 7:24 p.m. following a unanimous vote.

City Council Action Items

Zoning and Development

  • Approved Ordinance No. O-2023-021 amending zoning from Mixed Use (MU) to Mixed Use Transition (MUT) on approximately 3.18 acres.
  • Approved Resolution No. R-2023-055 approving a Type III Development Plan for a 179-unit townhome development.
  • Public hearings were opened and closed for both items with limited public comment.

Budget Matters

  • City Manager presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Program budget.
  • Discussion included tax exemptions, staffing, streets funding, and a proposed road fee.
  • Council approved an interim motion establishing a $3 monthly road fee subject to annual renewal.
  • Approved Resolution No. R-2023-056 to schedule a public hearing and agenda placement for budget adoption.

Property Tax Rate

  • Approved Resolution No. R-2023-057 designating the Rockwall CAD Chief Appraiser to calculate required tax rates.
  • Approved Resolution No. R-2023-058 setting a maximum tax rate for consideration and scheduling a public hearing.

Other Items

  • Discussion of road bond projects was postponed to a future meeting.

Reports

Mayor and Council

  • Mayor and council members provided brief remarks recognizing staff and welcoming the new Assistant City Manager.
  • Community updates and acknowledgments were reported.

City Manager

  • City Manager reported on upcoming meetings and community events.

Adjournment

  • The City Council adjourned the meeting at 10:40 p.m. following a unanimous vote.

Record Note
This Ledger entry records the publicly observable proceedings of the meeting listed above. It does not offer analysis or commentary.

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