Northeast San Antonio Metrocom Edition | May 2025

Government

BY THOMAS LEFFLER

Schertz increases water, wastewater impact fees Schertz City Council approved an increase to its water and wastewater impact fees for new properties on April 1. Water and wastewater impact fees are collected from new developments once a building permit is issued, which helps fund new construction and facility expansion, agenda documents state. What you need to know As of July 1, impact fees for a new single-fam- ily home will increase from $4,603 to $14,369, which will put Schertz in line with communities of a similar population, City Engineer Kathryn Woodlee said. The dais began discussing updating water and wastewater impact fees in March, however, pend- ing litigation from the Texas Legislature forced city sta to change its recommendation, according to agenda documents. If approved, Senate Bill 1883

Economic analysis OKed for golf course Universal City City Council voted 5-1 to award an economic impact analysis of Olympia Hills to the National Golf Founda- tion, or NGF, in the amount of $19,000 on April 15. Council member Bernard Rubal was the single dissenting vote. Some details In March, Richard Singer, senior director of consulting services with NGF, suggested multiple golf course improvements. The report will analyze Olympia Hills’ economic impact on the community. Once the analysis begins, it will take between two and three months to com- plete, according to agenda documents. Council also considered awarding a contract for design renovations on May 6, after press time.

Breaking it down

Current impact fee

Fee as of July 1

Fast food restaurant $125,866 $239,978 Single-family home $4,603 $14,370

Medical oce $9,206

$28,740

Spec warehouse $125,866 $239,978

SOURCE: CITY OF SCHERTZCOMMUNITY IMPACT

would not allow a political subdivision to increase impact fees for three years from the date the fee was most recently increased—leaving Schertz in a bind with the phase-in process, Woodlee said.

Rezoning approved for new Burn Boot Camp location

3009

DOBIE BLVD.

growth of the gym necessitates a new location, according to agenda documents. The new location would consist of a 12,000-to-15,000-square-foot building with at least 8,000 square feet for the gym space. There would also be a smoothie bar and a locker room with showers, agenda documents state.

Cibolo City Council rezoned 5.2 acres of prop- erty south of the intersection of West Borgfeld Road and Dobie Boulevard for a new Burn Boot Camp location on April 8. What you need to know Burn Boot Camp Cibolo Creek currently operates at 233 FM 3009, Schertz. Franchise partners Alex and Tiesha Hartman said the

Next steps Burn Boot Camp Cibolo Creek will continue to operate out of the Schertz location. The Hartmans selected an engineer and architect for the project.

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