The consulting firm of Camp, Dresser and McKee was retained by the Water Department to conduct this latest impact fee study. State law specifies what expenditures are qualified to receive impact fee funding and sets the formula for calculating the maximum assessable amount. Fort Worth has never collected the maximum assessable amount. The collection rate is currently 44.6 percent of the maximum for water and 57.1 percent of the maximum for wastewater. Impact fees are charged based on the size of a water meter or sewer tap.
Homes typically have a -inch water meter and sewer tap.
Fort Worth first adopted impact fees in 1990. The fees apply to all new services within Fort Worth's Utility Service Area. This includes residences and businesses within Fort Worth's city limits as well as surrounding communities and utility districts served by the Fort Worth Water Department which have uniform wholesale contracts. Each city or utility district sets its own rates, which may be different from those charged by Fort Worth. The City Council will consider amending the land use assumptions, water and wastewater capital improvement plans and assessment of impact fees for water and wastewater facilities.