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Council gives consent to developer's freshwater-supply district petition to finance utility extensions
Summary
The council approved a consent resolution for a proposed freshwater supply district in the town's extraterritorial jurisdiction to help finance water and sewer extensions for a commercial development.
At the May 22 meeting the NorthlakeTown Council voted to grant consent for the creation of a Freshwater Supply District petitioned by a developer to finance utility extensions needed to serve a commercial property in the town's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Why it matters: staff said the property has no nearby town water and would require extensive infrastructure, including a new delivery point from Fort Worth water and sewer extensions. A freshwater supply district is a separate taxing entity that developers sometimes use to finance costly off-site utility and roadway infrastructure.
Staff and council context: staff reported negotiations with developers and said the petition requires town consent because the site sits in the town's ETJ. Council approved the consent resolution after staff explained that the developer intends to annex the property and have it served by town utilities once the infrastructure is constructed and funded in part by the proposed district.
Next steps: approval of the consent petition allows the formation process for the district to proceed under Texas law. Staff said they had discussed the matter in executive session and would return with any necessary implementation steps and agreements for council approval.
