Flower Mound Council Approves Changes to Capital Improvement Advisory Committee Structure

The Flower Mound Town Council convened on August 18, 2025, to address several key agenda items, primarily focusing on the implications of recent legislative changes affecting the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC).

The meeting commenced with a motion to approve agenda item K3, which passed unanimously among council members. Following this, Brian Waltenberg from the Public Works Department presented an overview of the CIAC and the recent updates mandated by Senate Bill 1883, effective September 1. This bill introduces significant changes to the structure and operation of the committee, including increased public hearing notification requirements from 30 to 60 days, a two-thirds council vote to impose impact fees, and a requirement for independent financial audits when raising such fees.

Waltenberg explained that the CIAC's primary role is to advise the council on proposed capital improvements and the associated impact fees, ensuring they are reasonable and equitable. The current committee structure requires a minimum of five members, with at least 40% representing the real estate development or building industries. However, the new legislation raises this requirement to at least 50% industry representation and prohibits individuals who are employees or officials of the Town from serving as industry representatives.

The council discussed the challenges of meeting these new requirements, particularly the difficulty in finding qualified industry representatives willing to serve. Waltenberg proposed a streamlined six-member committee, consisting of three appointed members from existing boards and three industry representatives, to comply with the new regulations while maintaining operational efficiency.

Council members expressed their support for the proposed structure, emphasizing the importance of having the Transportation Chair included in the committee to address roadway impact fees. The council also discussed the flexibility of appointing members and the possibility of delegating responsibilities to ensure adequate representation.

As the meeting progressed, the council agreed on the necessity of updating the committee's composition before the upcoming semi-annual impact fee update meeting scheduled for August. The council's proactive approach aims to ensure compliance with the new legislation while effectively managing the town's capital improvement projects.

In conclusion, the Town Council's discussions highlighted the importance of adapting to legislative changes while maintaining effective governance. The council plans to finalize the new committee structure and appointments in the coming weeks, ensuring that Flower Mound continues to meet its infrastructure needs efficiently and transparently.