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Terrell council adopts multiple fee and permit updates, raises airport hangar rents
Summary
Council approved a package of ordinances and resolutions changing airport hangar rent (ordinance 3120), building permit and credit‑card fee handling (3121), construction permit enforcement (3122), and engineering recoverable cost language (3123); the council also authorized airport leases (resolution 2248).
The Terrell City Council on Aug. 19 approved a series of ordinances and resolutions updating municipal fee schedules and airport policies.
Airport hangars: Staff presented results of a TxDOT‑certified appraisal that found Terrell’s T‑hangar rents were below market. The council approved ordinance 3120 to raise T‑hangar rents (typical smaller units from about $172.50 to $275 monthly; larger hangars to higher tiers) to align with fair market value and to protect federal funding eligibility. "We were the lowest around," a staff presenter said, noting an appraiser recommended increases to preserve FAA grant compliance.
Building and permit fees: The council approved ordinance 3121 to adjust building permit and development fees and to absorb credit‑card convenience fees in some municipal development lines; ordinance 3122 raises construction permit fees and increases enforcement penalties for work in the public right‑of‑way; ordinance 3123 updated recoverable cost language to allow consultant expense reimbursement agreements for large developments. Staff said these changes improve cost recovery and streamline reconciliation.
Airport leases and revenue: Council approved resolution 2248 authorizing the interim city manager to negotiate and execute municipal airport lease agreements, enabling the city to pursue tenants for vacant hangars (including a 12,000‑sq‑ft main hangar and a 3,000‑sq‑ft hangar coming available in October). Staff said new contracts will reflect fair market rent and will support efforts to increase airport revenue.
Nut‑Graf context: The package reflects a mix of compliance (federal grant rules at the airport), modernization (absorbing convenience fees into posted rates), and improved cost recovery for development and inspection services. Council approved the measures by voice votes, generally without recorded opposition.
Next steps: Staff will implement new rates and prepare contracts and lease documents; the city will continue outreach to hangar applicants from a waiting list of roughly 65–70 people for hangar space.
