HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ2025-112DATE: April Zl.2OZS
T 0: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Demi Engman, Director of Planning and Community Development
SJgLEC~| Consider a request to review and adopt the "'Special Districts Guidelines and
Procedures."'
STAFF REPORT
As the City continues to grow and attract a variety ofdevelopment inte�sts,, it|sessential to
establish deer and consistent guidelines for the formation and operation of special districts,
including Public Improvement Districts (PIDs), Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs),
Municipal Management Districts (MMDs), and Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs). These districts
can be valuable tools for financing infrastructure and promoting development, but without
well-defined expectations, they may lead to inconsistent outcomes, increased administrative
burdens, or projects that do not align with the City"s long-term vision.
Staff recommend approval of the Special Districts Guidelines and Procedures to ensure
transparency, protect public interests, and provide a consistent framework for evaluating and
managing these districts. Clear policies will help guide applicants, streamline the review
process, and ensure that each district contributes meaningfully to the Citv's growth,
sustainability, and overall quality of life.
Staff respectfully requests that Council consider implementing a $2,500 nonrefundable
application fee to help offset the administrative costs associated with reviewing and processing
special district proposals.
Planning staff recommends approval of the request.
Exhibits are attached.
---. b TEXAS
CITY OF BEAUMONT
SPECIAL DISTRICT GUIDELINES AND
PROCEDURES
April 2025
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11 Pin -pose
The City will consider the -use of special districts to promote new development, redevelopment,
and infill developii-icnt where it can be demonstrated that an increase in tax base can reasonably
be expected and the overall quality of life for people who live and work in the City call be
improved. These guidelines will be applicable within the city and within its extra -territorial
jurisdiction ("ETY). For those proposed developments that ni-eet the goals and criteria of this
Document, the. City is willing to consider the following types of special districts: public
in-iprovement districts, municipal utility districts, tax increment reinvestment zones, and
municipal management districts. A special district seeking approval for debt service must
provide a compelling case demonstrating how the proposed development will deliver
exceptional benefits to the city and community. This includes showcasing its unique economic,
social, or infrastructural contributions that go above and beyond standard projects. The district
must outline how the development will drive significant growth, effliance public amenities,
attract investment, or otherwise provide transformative value that justifies the financial
commitment.
III Goals of the Guidelines
a. Improve the overall quality and performance of the City's infrastructure and facilities.
The development should make significant positive contributions to public infrastructure
and facilities that will have broad reaching benefits, including to the older areas of the
City.
b. Promote diversification and balance in the local economy. For example, encourage
environmentally friendly, clean industry, and attract high paying jobs.
c. Ensure high quality and well-plamied developments.
i. The City is predominantly interested in promoting only the highest and
best use of land to foster a sustainable tax base for green fill development.
Additionally, promoting infill developments fliYou ghoot the city.
ii. Development should be well planned and comprehensive, taking into
consideration the impact of the proposed development on potential fature
development opportunities on nearby lands.
ill. Development should be mixed -use.
iv. Provide a broad range of housing options, including high -end housing or
developments with prioritizing premium amenities.
d. Protect the City'tax base. Development should generate the highest possible ad
valorem value and sales tax revenue. Further, development shall not create a burden on
existing taxpayers.
e. All proposals are reviewed on a case -by -case basis.
111. Dcscription of Special Districts
a. Public Improvement Districts
A PID is a fniancing tool created tinder the Public Improvement Chapter 372 of the
Texas Local Goveriunent Code. This tool allows the City to initiate or receive a
petition from property owners requesting the establishment of a special district to
finance improvements. A PID can even be used to actively market an area. A PID is
created by the City Council and needs no state agency approval.
A PI D enables a Deighborhood0f C0111DIercial area to make improvements to benefit
the area and spread the cost equally anion g all properties within the PID. Property
owners who benefit from the improvements are assessed based on benefit. It is an
overlapping assessment, i.e. it is in addition to City, County and School District taxes.
The City prefers cash -flow PIDs over debt -service speeial districts.
b. Municipal Utilit I istrict mum
A MUD can be created by provisions of the Constitution, the Water Code, or
Legislative Act. 'They help finance the cost of water, wastewater, drainage, and
detention required for development, usually (but not necessarily) in unincorporated
areas. MUDs have the power to levy an ad valoren-i tax to repay developers for the
areas. MUDs generally reimburse developers between 70% to 100% for water, sewer,
drainage, and detention costs, as well as associated financing costs. MUDslave also
recently been given broader powers to provide such additional services as garbage
collection, security, and parks constructioll.
While MUDs are governed by the State, the City has a strong interest in ensuring that
developments meet high standards and align with community goals. This Document
serves as a guide to coniniunicate the City's expectations for quality, design, and
overall development character. All proposals will be subject to a non-refindable
application fee to support the review process and administrative services.
c. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ)
A TIRZ is a development -financing tool created tinder the provisions of Chapter 311
Texas "Fax Code. A TIRZ provides a method to finance improvcments in a
specifically designated one using tax increment funds. The City may designate a
specific geographic area as a Reinvestinent Zone to promote developn-lent or
redevelopment of the area if such development would not occur solely through private
investment in the reasonably foreseeable Riture.
The terns tax increment financing (TIF) refers to the amount of tax revenue generatcd
on the increased property values, which result from new developnient or
redcvc1opment. To implement TIF the City must create a TIRZ. While a TIR-Z can
only be created by the City, any jurisdiction that levies a tax on property within the
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TIRZ can "participate" in the TIRZ by contributing all or a portion of its tax rate to the
TIRZ. At the time the TIRZ is ercated, the base taxable value is established. The tax
revcnue generated on the increased value over and above the base year value is known
as the "in remenf' and can be used by the TJ RZ to pay for pub 11 c improvements
within the TIRZ.
d. Municipal Management District/Iinprovemcnt. District
Municipal Managen-icnt District (MILD) and Municipal Improvement District (MID)
are created either by a special act of Legislature or through petition to the Texas
Commission on Enviromnental Quality (TCEQ). Property owners within these
districts are authorized to assess, and in some instances tax, themselvcs to fund
specific improvements, including those related to quality -of -life issues -911ch as
beautification,, sceurity, mobility, transit, traffic control, and marketing. Also, these
districts can operate and maintain infrastructure through serviccs such as landscape
maintenanec and street and sidewalk sweeping.
MMDs/MlDs can also function on a peer level with other public agencies to provide a
,similar mechanism for interaction between the agencies, property owners, tenants, and
residents to guldc the cooperative processes typically liccessary for effcctive large-
scale development and/or redevelopment. MMDs/MlDs can provide long-tern-1
maintenance to improvenients.
While MMI)s are governed by the State, the City has a strong interest in ensuring that
developments meet high standards and align with coi=unity goals. This Document
serves as a guide to communicate the Cit)r's expectations for quality, design, and
overall development character. All proposals will be subject to a non-refundable
application fee to support the review process and administrative services,
IV, Evaluation Criteria
All proposals submitted to the City for consideration of the creation of a special
district must be complete according to the following criteria. Incomplete applications,
or those lacking sufficient detail, will not be processcd until all information, including
payment of the application fee, $2,500.00 or as amended in the City's Master Fee
Schedule, is provided.
a. General Provisions for Special Districts in Beaumont:
Type of Special
Distj-I*ct
Minimum Size
of Development
Residential
Component
Commercial
Component
Public Improvement
None
If a residential
Not required.
Districts
component is
included, the
•
average sales price
must be a minimum
of $200,000*.
E
mullicipal Utility
District
Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zones
Municipal
Management Districts
Affordable housing
or smaller lot
projects may be
considered on a
case -by -ease basis.
Substantial
Not required.
Rcquired.
acreage (100
acres,, inore or
If a residential
less).
component is
included, the
average sales price
must be a minimuni
of $200,000*.
None
Allowed if
Required.
incorporated with a
commercial
component.
None
Allowed if
Required.
incorporated with a
commercial
component.
*The aVeFage salesprice niqy ehcaigeftom IhHe tO fline to reflecl chffl7geS ill 117(fl-A-el CO)Idilloiis, al the
discrelion of the City
b. Evaluation Criteria Checklist
• Submit a complete p Mposal package to the Plaiiniiig Division
• Non -ref indable application fee
• Packages will include the following:
Detailed description of proposed development and the type of Special
District being requested
Land use aiid master plan
Proposed development schedule
Proiect construct -Ion estimates
List of previous similar projects
Metes and bounds description of the proposed district and location 111ap
Proof of financial capacity
Evaluation of Development Impact (Costs and Benefits)
Long Teen i Sli-alegies
Employment generation—shoil and long term (no.& type of jobs, salary
levels)
InfrastructLire improvenients (existing and new)
High -end housing or developments prioritizi premium amenities
Environnientcd liiTacl
�— �> Enviroluiientally friendly, clean indust
Assessment of impact of development on surrounding area
Iny)act on Public Jiffirastructure & Seri' ices
Transportation/mobility, traffic, and roads
Water needs requirements
)-P-- S anitary sewers
Storm water
Police, Fire and EMS
Schools
Parks and recreation
Ilnpacl Oil it Policie.', Ordinances & I?egutcitions
C1 of Bea�uni�ont �Str�ate lc Plan
Vision 2035
Comprehensive Plan
Neighborhood Plans
City Codes or Ordinances, including the subdivision code and zoning
standards
Fiscaq �Inl act
Property tax
Sales tax from constrUCtion activities
Sales tax derived from developnient itself
Franchise and service fees
Other City revenue sources
Notwithstanding the individual criteria provided above, the City will review the aggregate
impact of each proposal in making its decision.
V . Evaluation Process
1) Prior to the submission of any proposal for the creation of a special district, the
developer/applicant is required to request a pre -proposal meeting. This ineeting will be
attended by all or some of the representatives of the Review Team as described below in
item 5, at the discretion of the Director of Plamiing & Community Development. The
purpose of the pre -proposal meeting is to address questions regarding the use of these
guidelines early on and to give preliminary consideration as to whether the Review Team
believes that there is a reasonable expectation of support for the proposal going forward.
This does not, however, prejudice the Review's Team decision because of the proposal
going through the evaluation process. The pre proposal meeting will also allow the City
staff to identify for the developer/applicant amendment applications that would also be
required to permit the proposal to inove forward, if it were successful under these
guidelines.
2) Petitions are to be submitted to the Director of Planning and Community Development.
3) The Director of Planning and Community Development will conduct an initial evaluation
for the con-ipleteness of the application and contact the applicant if additional information
is required, Incomplete applications will not be processed until all information, including
payn-lent of the application fee, as set out in section IV of this Document and as amended
in the City's Master Fee Schedule, is provided.
4) The Director of Planning and Community Developn-lent will coordinate an evaluation of
the application based on the evaluation criteria and prepare a preliminary report. In the
preparatPlan ion of this report, the Director of Plaing and Community Development will
consult with other City Dcpartments and other agencies, as appropriate, for their input
regarding the proposal and its in-ipact on, and costs and benefits to the City of Beaumont.
5) A Review 'feam, consisting of the following, will consider the proposal and produce the
staff report.
a. Director of Plaiming and Community Development
b. Public Works Director
c. City Engineer
d. Director of Water and Sewer Operations
e. City Attorney
f. Chief Financial Officer
g, Economic Development Managcr
h. Chief of Police
i. Fire Chief
6) The Review Team will prepare a final report with recommendations regarding the
proposal, and the proposal along with the recommendation shall be forwarded to the City
Manager for review. Once reviewed by the City Manager, the proposal will be
distributed to the Jefferson County Appraisal District, Jefferson County Tax Office and
Jefferson County for review. A final review and consideration will be conducted by the
City Council.
7) The City will endeavor to meet a timeframe, tip to 60 days, for conducting its evaluation
process, following receipt of a properly completed proposal package and non-refundable
application fee. The listed tinieframe is a goal and not a hard deadline.
Completing any individual step in the special district creation process is not a guarantee of
special district approval. Creation of a special district is a discretionary action of the City
Council and all proposals are reviewed on a case -by -ease basis.
V111. Pi-ofessional Set -vices Reimbursement Agreement & Deposit
If, during the initial review of the application, the City determines that it will proceed to pursue
creation of a special district, the applicant will present their proposal at a scheduled City Council
meeting. If the City Council expresses interest in pursuing the creation of the special district, a
professional services reimbursement agreement will be entered 'Into with the applicant. The
professional services rein-ibtirse-ment agreement will require the applicant to deposit finds with
the City to pay for City staff time, third -party consultants, including but not limited to, legal
study analysts, City Attorney, bond counsel, financial advisors, special district
Coltants/ad m i trustees underwriters, appraisers, and market study analysts. The
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payment of such fees is not a guarantee that the City will approve the special district. "I'lie costs
the applicant will pay include but are not limited to:
a. Reviewing the special district petition and application;
b. Publishing required legal notices;
c. Preparation and review of creation proceedings and levy of assessments;
d. Cost of the appraisal and reviewing the appraisal, the feasibility study, and engineering
report including the cost of services provided by City consultants, attorneys, bond
counsel, financial advisors and special district consultant or administrator;
e. Preparation of the initial Service and Assessment Plan (SAP) by a third party special
district administration firm or special district consultant engaged by the City;
f. Bond Issuance;
g. Review and approval of plans for and inspection of construction. of special district
improveinents; not including fees paid for review and inspection required by the City's
Code of Ordinances,, as amended; and
h. Procurement of contracts for special district administration and operation, collection of
assessments., foreclosures, or other similar matters.
ST)ecial Districts Requiring Debt Service
The initial deposit made by the applicant shall be $35,000. The applicant is required to make
an additional $25,000 deposit anytime the deposit balance reaches $10,000. Ccrtain unused
balances will be returned to the applicant. The applicant may be eligible to be reimburse d these
costs through bond proceeds or special district assessments as applicable. 'Fhe deposit is in
addition to administrative costs associated with the special district, the cost of bond issuance, and
the non-refLind able application fee. Special Districts that require debt service will only be
considered if the proposed project demonstrates a significant contribution to the community
through high -end developments. 'I"hese developments should incorporate premium residential,
commercial, or mixed -use spaces that enhance the overall quality and appeal of the area.
Additionally, projects must include ample community amenities such as parks, recreational
facilities.,, green spaces, walking trails, and other public -use features that foster a vibrant and
livable environment.
Cash -Flow Public. Improvement Districts
The initial deposit made by the applicant shall be $5,000. The applicant is required to make
additional deposits should it be deemed necessary to cover costs of administrative or professional
services,, publications, or processes listed within (a — h) of this section, which extend beyond
$5,000. Cash -flow PIDs shall be considered on a case -by -case basis. Cash -flow PIDs do not
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require debt service froin the City.
The applicant is fully responsible for submitting all publications, .service, and assessment plans
(SAP), and methods of assessment, or any other documents statutorily required to the it for
the entirety of the existence of the special district. This includes the timely provision. of updated
and accurate documents related to the op ration and administration of the district, ensuring
compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements. The applicant acknowledgcs their
obligation to maintain and submit these documents as required by the City, for as long as the
special district remains in effect.
IX. Development Agreement
If the City Council approves the creation of a special district. The developer shall enter into a
development agreement. The City Council will not take any action to levy any assessments
associated with a special district prior to the approval of a final development agreement
governing the proposed development.
The following shall be provided to the City prior to the preparation of a development agreement
(if not already provided as part of application packet):
a. The basic terms and conditions of the creation of the special district, including the
provision of special conferred benefit;
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b. Indication of the estimated costs of proposed improvements, maximum assessment,
maximuni bond issuance, and maximum tax equivalent rate;
c. A section that clearly identifies the benefit of the special district to the affected property
owners and to the City as a whole;
d. The petitioner's qualifications and previous experience with real estate development,
financing of the development, prior special districts, etc.,
e. A inete and bounds description of the boundaries of the proposed special district, a map
of the proposed boundaries that is suitable for publication in legal notices, and a
�4commonly known" description of the area to be included in the special district;
f. Description of all City -owned land within the special district as well as its proposed share
of project costs;
g. A current tax roll of owncrs in the special district-,
h. Any plan for phasing of both real estate developnient supported by the special district
and construction, of public improver -tents in the special district including a breakdown
between major improvements serving large areas of the entire special district vs. phase -
specific improvements; and
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i. A sunset clause and a pre -executed petition to dissolve the special district by the
landowner in the case the project has not commenced construction within twelve (12)
n-ionths of the of date of the agreement. Additionally, the preliminary plat must
remain in good standing. If an extension of time is necessary, the Developer must
comply with all State and City requirements.
X, City Consultants
The City may independently select a Bond Counsel, Financial Advisor, Special District
Administrator, or Trustee and Market Study Analyst. With input by the Developer, the City will
select an Underwriter and Appraiser. The developer's Special District Consultant, will draft the
Service and Assessment Plan and prepare all annual updates. The City's Special District
Administrator and staff will review for compliance prior to being considered by the City
Council.
X1. Collection of Assessments
Prior to the levy of assessments, the City will enter into an agreement with Jefferson Countl to
include the annual special district installments on the Jefferson County Tax Bill.
X111. Maximum Assessment
The amival special district installment shall. riot exceed an amount that increases the expected
total equivalent tax rate upon buildout above $1.50 per $100 of assessed value with preference
given to developments with a lower assessment. Applicants are encouraged to keep the
equivalent tax rate as low as feasible for the development. A true -up calculation will be
performed at each bond issuance and upon filing of ra final plat to ensure that the maximum
assessment is not exceeded, which may result in a mandatory prepayment from the developer.
Cash -Flow Public Improvement Districts may not exceed $1.35 per $ 100 of assessed value with
preference given to developments with a lower assessment.
XIV. Finanee Limitations foi- Special Disti-icts Requit-ing and Issuance
The City may issue special district bonds solely for the purposes of acquiring, reimbursing, or
constructing authorized improvements. The Developer may request issuance of speeial district
bonds by filing with the City a list of the authorized improvcments to be Rinded with said bonds
and the estimated costs of such authorized improvements. The Developer acknowledges that the
mandatory Professional Service Reimbursement Agreement obligates the Developer to fund the
costs of the City' s professionals relating to the preparation for and issuance of special district
bonds, which amount shall be considered a cost payable from such bonds. The following
performance standards shall apply to the issuance of special district bonds:
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a. Minimum appraised value to lien ratio of 3:1 , however, if the applicant can show
additional credit the City may consider a lower ratio;
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b. Maxiinum of two (2) ycars capitalized interest for each bond issuance;
c. All improvements to be ffinded with debt service bonds must be fiffly engineered and
bid. A competitive bidding process with at least three (3) bids will be required; and
d. The Developer is required to demonstrate committed capital in the form of cash deposit
to the City with an amount confirmed by an engineer's opinion of probable cost, which
represents the difference between budgeted cost to complete the public improvements
assumed to be complete in the appraisal and the net proceeds of the bonds.
The following additional considerations and limitations will apply when a developer requests
issuance of special district bonds:
a. A developer or landowner niay request the issuance of special district bonds in advance
of construction of an individual phase of a development subject to con- 1plianee with these
standards. All such special district bond issues will be subject to approval of the City
Council;
b. No General Obligation Bonds or Certificates of Obligation bonds will be utilized by the
City to directly or indirectly pay, or guarantee payment of, special district bonds;
c. If in any calendar year the City issues bonds that would constitute a bank qualified debt
issuance but for the issuance of the special district bonds, then the developer shall pay
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to the City a fee to con-ipensate the City for the interest savings the City would have
achieved had the debt issued by the City been bank qualified provided that all other
developers or owners benefitting from the City issuing debt are similarly burdened with
an obligation to compensate the Cit),.*
d. All special district bond issues, if any, will be subject to approval by the City Council;
e. If the City Council authorizes the issuance of special district bonds, the City shall issue
all such bonds in accordance with the protocols and procedures adhered to by the City's
Chief Financial Officer for issuing long-term debt instruments, including tax notes and
bonds;
f. Special assessments on any given portion of the property may be adjusted in cox n-ection
with subsequent bond issues if an agreed -upon maxin-lum. annual ssessment rate is not
exceeded, and the special assessments are determined in accordance with the SAP and
governing legislative body pertinent to the special district it relates to. Special
assessments on any portion of the property will bear a direct proportionate relationship
to the special benefit of the public improvements to that improvement area. In no case
will the maximum assessment be increased for any parcel unless the property owner of
the parcel consents to the increased assessment;
g. The City shall not be obligated to provide any fiendsfor any improvement except from
the proceedsof the special district bonds and special district assessments;
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h. The City's cost of reviewing a developer payment request from special district bond
proceeds, including City staff time and third -party consultant costs, shall be netted out of
the amount paid to the developer or paid from the administrative expense of the collection
costs portion of the assessment;
i. Each special district bond indenture will clearly state that all debt service payments for
the special district bonds shall be payable solely from and secured by the pledged
assessments levied against properties within the special district or funds held under a
bond indenture for such purposes, and that the City will have no obligation to make debt
service payments for the special district bonds from any other sources;
A special district will be responsible for payment of all the City's reasonable and
customary costs and expenses including the cost of any appraisal;
k. 'Fhe Developer is required to deposit casy with the City or a bond trustee on or prior to
the sale date of the special district bonds in an amount confirmed by an engineer's
estimate of probable cost, which represents the difference between the budgeted cost to
coniplete the public improvements assun-ied to be complete in the appraisal and the net
proceeds of the special district bonds-,
1. During a material event of default by the developer tinder the terms of any agreement
between the developer and the City relating to the special district or the property within.
the district., the City shall, after providing notice and opportunity to cure, have the right
to recapture reimbursements and/or terminate its obligations to the Developer;
m. All construction of improvements is subject to City review and approval and, if
applicable, provisions shall be made for dedication to City or to another appropriate
governii-iental entity, as authorized by law;
n. Any trails, parks, streets, or other public amenities that are located within a gated
community or otherwise inaccessible location to the public may not be ffinded or
reimbursed by the special district.
XV1. DiSCIOS111-C to Homeownel-s
To satisfy disclosure to homeowners, the City will require the petitioner to comply with the
following-.
a. Landowner Consent or Agreemclit to be recorded in the Official Public Records of
Jefferson County;
b. Homebuyer disclosure documents in accordance with Section 5.014 of the Texas
Property Code to be signed both at contract signing and at closing with such agreements
maintained on file by each homebuildcr and available for inspection by the City.
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XVII. Special Districts Located in the ETJ
a. Special districts proposed within the City's extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) require
approval from Jefferson County Conunissioner's Court, the Planning Commission of
Beaumont and the City Council of Beaumont.
b. Special districts proposed within an existing utility district shall follow their procedures,
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including the City's as outlined within these guidelines.
XVIII. Miscellaneous
a. This special district document does not bind the City Council to approve, authorize or
create a special district or take any related action. Special district creation, bond issuance
and all related matters are legislative acts solely with the discretion of the City Council.
b. Any requests for adjustii-ients, exceptions, or waivers to this document inust be reviewed
by the City Manager and affirmed by the City Council.
c. No public official or employee shall be personally responsible for any liability arising
under or growing out of any approved special district. Any obligation or liability of the
developer whatsoever that in -ay arise at any time. under the approved special district or
any oblIgation or liability which may be incurred by the developer pursuant to any other
instrument, transaction or under -taking because of the special district shall be satisfied
out of the assets of the developer only and the City shall have no liability.
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Special District Statutory Authority Chart
IP31D
MUD
TIRZ
MMD
Enabling Stattie
Cliapter 372 Local
Chapter 54 Water
Ch-(apter 3 11 Tax
Chapter 376 Local
Gov Code
Code
Code
Gov Code
Regulatory
city
TCEQ
city
TCr4,Q
Oversight
Method of Request
Pet+ .ition (m.ajority of
Petition (m�)orlty of
City Initiated or
petition (majority of
Special Legislation
orTCEQ process by
to Create
Value)
vallic)
value)
petition.
Public Hearing 15-
Public Hearing 14-
Public Hearing 7-
Notice to Create
day Publisbed.
clay Published
day PUblished
Legislative bearings
Notice
Notice and City
Notice 60-day
or TCEQ hearings
Consent
Notice of Hearing
Implement adopted
Implement adopted
Service and
Service and
Assessment Plan for
Provide xv/s/d,
Implement adopted
Assessment Plan for
public
improvements
irrigation,
plan of public
Public
1111provemejits
including w/s/d
navigation, parks,
improvements
including iv/s/d
Statutory Purpose
paving, landscape,
solid waste
including N-v/s/d
paving,n landscape,,
streetscape, parks,
management, deed
paving, sidewalks,
streetscape, parks,
sidewalks,
restriction
landscape,
sidewalks,
maintenance,
enforcement.
streetscape, parks.
maintenance,
security, and
security, and
marketing,
marketing.
Discretionary
Mandatory 5
Mandatory 7-9
Board appointed in
Board
Advisory Board
director board
director board
legislation
appointed by City,
elected by residents
appointed by City
establishing dis-b-ict
must be landowners.
M
off' MUD
Boai-d Term
No term
4 years
2 years-
4 years
Assessment for cost
Unlimited Ad alorem Tay for
V
Assessment for cost
pu of blic
cost of
of public
improvements and
improvements,
improvements and
supplemental
operatiolls5 and
supplemental
Levy Authoi-ity
operation and
maintenance, TCFQ
None
operation and
maintenance,
only approves bond
maintenance,
established cannually
sales with
established annually
with public hearing
Projections rate at
with public hearing
or set Once Without
$1.501$100 or
01, set once without
increase.
below.
increase.
Bonded Debt
As alto -wed by City
As authorized by
As allowed by City
As allowed by City
Issuance
voters in MUD
Oveflapping Tax
Assessment Rate
Tax Rate
one
Assessment Rate
Until dissolved by
Until dissolved by
City upon petition
vote of board of
Limited by statue to
Until dissolved by
Duration
of majority of value;
directors; or
less than 40 years.
Board of Directors
City will only
annexed and
Or City.
consider 1-30 years.
dissolved by City,
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BEAU�IIQNT
Yi�.7_tr
CITY OF BEAUMONT
SPECIAL DISTRICT GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES
I have read and understand the guidelines and parameters set forth in this Document.
Signatul-C
Print Name and Affiliation
State of Texas
County of
Date
Before me, on this day personally appeared this
day of 20 0
Given under my hand this
Printed Name-.
My Commission Expires:
Notary Public
(Please sign and date this page and return to the Planning & CommunityDevelopment Director)
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BEAUM4NT
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City of Beauniont
Special Disti-i'd Applicatimi
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
Natiie: Title:
Mailiu Address:
Pbone: Email:
Please allach additional applicant inforwation as necessai)�
OWNER INFORMATION
Name: Title:
MaillnR Address:
Phone: En-lail:
DEVELOPER INF01MATION
Name: Title:
MailinAddress:
Phoiie: Email:
PROJECT INFORMATION
Description, of Proposed PrQject:
Physical Location of Property:
JCAD Identification No:
Type of Requested 'Special District:
Proposed Use of Property:
Total Acreage:
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BEAUM4NT
TEXAS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
certify that the information on
this form and included in the attached City of Beaumont Special District Application is true and
correct to the best of my knowledge and the undersigned is authorized to make this application.
I understand that submitting this application does not constitute approval, and incomplete
applications will result in possible delays and/or denial.
Signature of.Applicant:
State of Texas
County of
Before n-ie.,>
(lay of � 20
Given under my hand this
Date:
on this day personally appeared this
Printed Name:
My Commission Expires:
Notary Public
(Please sign and date this page and return to the Plaiming & Community Development Director)
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