Drainage_and_Flooding_Report-dated_10_03_2008

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Mr. Ron Bottoms, City Manager October 1, 2008 Page 28 of 31 k I o t z associates prior to applying for the grant. Costs for implementation of a PDM program can be quite variable depending upon mitigation projects selected for the program. However, the planning component of a PDM program which identifies mitigation projects can be quite reasonable, comparable to the preparation of a master drainage plan. The benefits of such a program can far outweigh the costs of program preparation. Finally, the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife also has a variety of grants available for municipalities, primarily for the construction and enhancement of recreation areas. The Regional Grant was created to assist local governments with the ac-ouisition and development of rnulti-J the state's metropolitan regions. The program provides 50% matching funds and reimbursement grants to eligible local governments for both recreation and conservation facilities. Znnff1 =� In some cases, a local agency such as HCFCD, will partner with local cities and community groups on selected flood prevention projects. Frequently, these Not all such projects can be accomplished, but all proposals are taken seriously, as evidenced in the District's current partnering with several area entities. Some particular projects include a study of the flooding mechanisms along a local tributary and identifying methods to lessen its flood risks. Cities which have teamed with HCFCD include Tomball, Humble, Pasadena, South Houston, Houston, Galena Park, and Katy. An alternative method of funding that may be used by the City is the collection of developer impact fees. In this situation, fees are collected based on the value of the new development compared to the tax credits. Developer impact fees have been an excellent source of infrastructure funding for some cities. In fiscal year 2004/2005 Sugar Land realized $1,303,000 in revenue from developer fees alone. However, estimating the actual developer fee a city will generate is not always calculated as simply as it is shown in the fon-nula legislated in Local Government Code Chapter 395.015, Developer Fee = (Cost of capital improvements — Property and utility tax credits) -- (Total number of projected service units necessitated by and attributable to new development within the service area based on the approved land use assumptions and calculated in accordance with generally accepted engineering or planning criteria)