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Ft Worth Transportation Impact Fee (Final Report)

admin — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:46:45 +0000

Fort Worth Transportation Impact Fee Final Report

Impact Fees are a mechanism for funding the public infrastructure necessitated by new development. Across the country, they are used to fund police and fire facilities, parks, schools, roads and utilities. In Texas, the legislature has allowed their use for water, wastewater, roadway and drainage facilities. Since 1989, they have been used to fund public water and wastewater improvements in the City of Fort Worth, and are being considered for use in funding transportation infrastructure. Although other funding mechanisms have been considered (e.g., assessment paving policy, the establishment of roadway improvement districts or transportation user fees), Ft Worth City staff believes that transportation impact fees are the preferred funding mechanism for achieving the strategic goals of the City.

Ft WorthTrans Impact Fee Brochure

This brochure covers the basics and answer frequent questions about impact fees in general and transportation
impact fees specifically.

Study of Texas Assn of Appraisal Districts

admin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:15:28 +0000

Why do we need mandatory sales disclosure in Texas? Here’s proof that Texas commercial properties are undervalued, on average by 40%.

Download the 48-page study: Study of Texas Assn of Appraisal Districts.

Dallas Morning News Reports Need for Appraisal Reform

admin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:11:26 +0000

The Dallas Morning News reports that it’s time for commercial property owners to carry their end of the tax load. Download a PDF of the article:

Time for Commercial Property Owners to Pay.

Kvue.com Reports Appraisers See Flaws in System

admin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:07:35 +0000

Texas schools lost $4 billion dollars last year because property appraisers were unable to judge the true market value, according to a new study. Download a PDF of the Kvue.com article:

Appraisers See Flaws in System

Report: Waller Creek TIF Looming Deficits

admin — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:17:44 +0000

The Waller Creek Tunnel Project will not be able to sustain itself through the expected new construction over the life of the TIF. This report examines the new projections by CDS/Spillette Market Study.

Report: Willdan Study Fort Worth

admin — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:47:42 +0000

Fort Worth instituted road impact fees in 2008 based on this report. Report: Willdan Study Fort Worth

Formula 1 Impact on Water

admin — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:55:35 +0000

Review of Formula 1 W&WW Costs

Appraisal Process Changes

admin — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:53:04 +0000

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 27, 7-8 pm
At the Austin Neighborhoods Council Meeting

Travis Co. Chief Appraiser Patrick Brown and
County Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt will speak on
Appraisal Process Changes in 2009
Austin Energy Building, 721 Barton Springs Rd.
(across from Palmer Auditorium)

Town Hall Debate and Dialogue on Water Treatment Plant No. 4

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:46:16 +0000

Watch the historic September 17, 2009 Town Hall Debate and Dialogue on Water Treatment Plant No. 4 http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/water/townhallvideos.htm at Austin’s the Palmer Events Center, charting Austin’s water future.

Travis County Commissioner’s Court Hears Brian Rodgers on Under-valuation of Commercial Properties

admin — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:17:20 +0000

Brian Rodgers addressed the Travis County Commissioner’s Court and Chief Appraiser Patrick Brown on Tuesday, July 21.

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