HomeMy Public PortalAbout2013_11_26_R136 Initiating Amendments to the TC re Portability of Availability Fees The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
PRESENTED November 26, 2013
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-136 ADOPTED November 26, 2013
A RESOLUTION: INITIATING AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN CODE CHAPTER 34
SECTIONS 34-29 AND 34-127 AND AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC
HEARING REGARDING PORTABILITY OF WATER AND SEWER
AVAILABILITY FEES
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Commission has recommended that the Town
consider the portability of paid water and sewer availability fees; and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed and evaluated the issue of portable availability fees as
outlined in a letter of recommendation from the Economic Development Commission (EDC); and
WHEREAS,the estimated cost to develop and implement revisions to the availability fee
program is $50,000; and
WHEREAS,the Fiscal Year 2014 budget does not have funding for the revised program and
an additional appropriation may be necessary; and
WHEREAS, staff has preliminary information to support the recommended ordinance
revision for an effective date of July 1, 2014 to allow time for development and implementation of a
revised program; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council shall hold a public hearing to consider these amendments to
the Town Code.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED,by the Council of the Town of Leesburg:
SECTION 1. Amendments to the Leesburg Town Code Chapter 34 Sections 34-29 and 34-
127 are hereby initiated to authorize the portability of water and sewer availability fees.
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A RESOLUTION: INITIATING AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN CODE CHAPTER 34
SECTIONS 34-29 AND 34-127 AND AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC
HEARING REGARDING PORTABILITY OF WATER AND SEWER
AVAILABILITY FEES
SECTION 2. Scheduling of a public hearing is authorized.
PASSED this 26th day of November.,2013.
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Town of Leesburg
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Clerk of C51 •'�
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