The Manor City Council held an extended discussion about proposed amendments to the city’s Public Improvement District (PID) policy and directed staff on several edits and clarifications but did not adopt a final policy at the meeting.

Assistant City Attorney Veronica Rivera reviewed a redline draft of the PID policy and said the changes reflected direction from the PID committee and staff comments. Key council concerns and directions included:

• Drainage vs. parkland: Councilmembers asked that the policy clarify that developer‑provided parkland should be genuine park/open‑space and not simply detention basins or drainage easements. Council discussed adding higher development standards for drainage facilities so they are not left as maintenance burdens or eyesores.

• Commercial PID language: Staff noted Mr. Jones had recommended adding more explicit commercial PID language because additional commercial PIDs may come forward. Council asked staff to incorporate clear language for commercial applications in future redlines.

• Financial model and maintenance: Council asked that the PID policy require a fiscal model and development agreement demonstrating that future ad valorem and assessment revenues will support long‑term maintenance, streets, water/wastewater, and city services associated with the development. Staff agreed to add development‑agreement language requiring financial analysis and sustainability for maintenance and city services.

• Assessment caps and rates: Staff noted prior PID policy changes and state statute interactions that resulted in a combined tax‑rate cap discussion; council members referenced existing PID rates such as 30¢ in the policy and previously approved 33¢–35¢ PIDs (Manor Heights, Mustang Valley) and asked staff to clarify maximum assessment language in light of state law.

Council directed staff to revise the redline with the requested clarifications and to return with suggested policy language that addresses drainage standards, commercial PID processes, clear financial modeling requirements, and revised assessment language. No vote was taken on a final policy; staff will prepare a revised draft for a future meeting.