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File #: 24-1467    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Passed
File created: 3/13/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/26/2024 Final action: 3/26/2024
Title: Request for approval of a court order to exempt fees for security devices in county right of way for use by government entities.
Sponsors: Mony Hossain
Attachments: 1. 24-1467-Policy- Fees for Security Devices 03-26-2024-RCA

Department: County Engineer

Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Policy

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval of a court order to exempt fees for security devices in county right of way for use by government entities.

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Background and Discussion:

Currently, all security devices permitted in county right of way are assessed a fee.  Use of these devices by government entities improves the safety for the general public and should not be charged for permitting them in county right of way.

 

Expected Impact:

The fee exemption will only apply to government entities.  Homeowner Associations and other groups not meeting the definition by Government Code 2252.001 are not exempt. 

 

Alternative Options:

Continue to charge fees to government entities creating an unnecessary burden on public funding of security devices.

 

 

Alignment with Goal(s):

X Justice and Safety

_ Economic Opportunity

_ Housing

_ Public Health

_ Transportation

_ Flooding

_ Environment

X Governance and Customer Service

 

 

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Fire Code Plan Review and Permitting

 

 

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Anticipated Court Date: March 26, 2024

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Darrell Hahn, Permits Manager, Permits, HCED

 

Attachments (if applicable): Court Order