The Waco City Council on Tuesday approved a new delayed start date for the city’s street maintenance fee and approved funding for several development and street projects.
The new criteria could include increased requirements for parkland dedication, road durability and sidewalks, which could significantly increase costs for developers while decreasing long-term maintenance and repair costs for taxpayers.
Waco is aiming to start construction on its long-planned China Spring park by late next year or early 2025, and will reach out for community feedback in the coming months.
Waco s $3.2 million TIF grant and tax rebates for three overdue East Waco hotels now may be split into three parts if some meet newly approved deadlines and others don t.