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Farmersville board adopts developer-fee study and resolution to increase statutory school fees
Summary
The board adopted a developer-fee study and approved a resolution to increase statutory school fees at the May 28 meeting; board members also asked for clarity on the fee balances and allowable uses.
The Farmersville Unified School District Board adopted a developer-fee study and approved a resolution to increase statutory school fees at its May 28 meeting.
Board members discussed the developer-fee balance and allowable uses before voting. Board President John Alvarez asked staff to provide detailed information on the fund balance and restrictions, citing figures mentioned in the meeting (examples discussed: $577,643 and $4,2613 — amounts that require clarification in the official report).
A motion to adopt the study and resolution passed on voice vote; the clerk recorded the motion by John Alvarez with a second by Merced Zamora and a unanimous board vote of 4-0.
Board members emphasized the need to understand where developer fees may be used and any statutory restrictions tied to those fees. The board requested a future agenda or report clarifying the current balance, permissible expenditures, and interest/earnings on the developer-fee account.
The resolution to increase statutory school fees will require staff to incorporate the study’s findings into fee schedules and bring any implementation steps back to the board for approval.
