STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts & Culture
AGENDA DATE: December 13, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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A public hearing to receive public comments regarding designating all territories within the boundaries of the City of Dallas as a suburban area, urban area, or central business district area for the purposes of calculating Parkland Dedication fees per the requirements of House Bill No. 1526 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
On June 27, 2018, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 30934, effective July 1, 2019. During the 88th Texas legislative session, the Texas legislature enacted House Bill No. 1526, which creates Subchapter H of Chapter 212 and outlines how cities of more than 800,000 can require Parkland Dedication for multifamily and hotel and motel uses.
In order to comply with the state mandated deadline of January 1, 2014, the City of Dallas must designate all territory within the boundaries of the City as a suburban area, urban area, or central business district area for the purposes of calculating Parkland Dedication fees.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On October 19, 2023, the Park and Recreation Board was briefed on the new Parkland Dedication requirements.
On November 6, 2023, the Parks, Trails, and Environment Committee was briefed on the new Parkland Dedication Requirements.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.
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