Southlake officials adopted an update to various park fees, which are expected to help the city recover more costs associated with their use.

The changes, as well as an update to a Chapter 380 Agreement for the Dakota’s Steakhouse, were approved by council members during the June 2 meeting.

Park fee updates: Council members approved a resolution to update several fees, which came from a recommendation of the city’s Recreation and Athletics Task Force. The updates are expected to increase revenue from Parks Facility Utilization Agreements from around $56,470 to $102,060, according to city documents.

The facility agreements are between Southlake and an athletic organization leasing the city’s athletic facilities for the benefit of residents and the public, per the city’s website.

Chapter 380 Agreement amendment: An update to an economic development agreement will modify the deadline for the certificate of occupancy for the event center included in the Dakota’s Steakhouse development. The new deadline to obtain a certificate of occupancy for the event center will be Oct. 1, 2027, instead of April 1, 2027.

Specialty skin care and bath works retailer, L’Occitane en Provence, will change suites within Southlake Town Square.

The details: The new store will look more modern and be more spa-like, store staff said. The current location at 1428 Civic Place in Southlake remains open, but may close one or two days before the move, staff said.

L’Occitane sells a selection of skin care products, soaps and fragrances for men and women.

• 1251 Main Street, Southlake

In 2023, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2127, a sweeping regulatory measure designed to prevent cities and counties from adopting local ordinances that conflict with various sections of state law. Three years later, there is confusion about what local governments can and cannot do under the law.

The background: At the time, some legislators and other proponents of the bill said it would ensure consistency among Texas cities, citing ordinances passed by “liberal blue cities” that they said made it hard to run a business. Opponents of HB 2127, including some local leaders, said the law would prevent cities from addressing residents’ needs while undermining local worker safety provisions and nondiscrimination ordinances.

What's happening: During a June 4 hearing, the law’s critics said it has had a “chilling effect” on some local actions, while those who support the law expressed concerns that cities have not removed ordinances that are preempted by the state.

Ahead of the 2027 state legislative session, lawmakers are considering whether changes are needed to clarify or better enforce the law.