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Council approves first reading to create capital impact advisory committee and end 'in‑lieu' sidewalk payments; vote 6‑0
Summary
On first reading the council amended Friendswood City Code to create a Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (required by recent state law changes governing impact fees) and revised sidewalk rules to end new 'money in lieu' payments; council voted 6‑0 on first reading.
Friendswood City Council approved, on first reading, an ordinance creating a Capital Improvements Advisory Committee and amending the city code to refine planning and sidewalk responsibilities. The ordinance passed on first reading by a 6‑0 vote.
The ordinance establishes a new division titled Capital Improvements Advisory Committee to carry out duties required by state law related to impact fees (Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 395), and removes the Planning & Zoning Commission from serving in that role. City staff explained…
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