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Meeting Date:	11/25/2019
Resolution 2019-100, A Resolution Proposing Revisions to the Public Works Project Fee Schedule
Submitted by:	Jeff Dobson, Planning & Codes
Department:	Planning & Codes

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Subject

Resolution 2019-100 proposes revisions the fee schedule for the assessment of fees for implementation of Public Works Projects.

Background

The attached resolution is a companion to Ordinance 2019-10, which proposes revisions to Chapter 14, Article IX regarding public works projects.

The FY 2020 non-routine work plan for the Planning and Codes Department includes continuation of the review and update of Chapter 14 of the Municipal Code regarding Public Works Projects. Public Works Project Fees (PWPF) are intended to address the additional traffic demands of new development and are assessed on each new building, addition or change of use within an existing structure. The fees are collected as part of the process of issuing building permits for most uses. PWPF are used to fund the engineering and construction of road projects around the City. The Code establishes a regulatory system and method by which the City calculates, collects and obligates the fee.

Duncan Associates, the City's consultant, has prepared a draft study, which includes recommendations regarding ordinance amendments and new fee amounts based upon an updated cost allocation methodology and the latest impact fee legal precedents. The proposed new fee schedule was discussed with the City Commission at the regularly scheduled briefing on August 26. The revisions to the Code require that the City Commission adopt the revised fee schedule via separate resolution (Section 14-197(a)).

The proposed new fee schedule is attached at Exhibit A to Resolution 2019-100. Also attached to this agenda item is a table that compares the existing and proposed fee schedules to better identify the magnitude of the fee changes as well as the changes in land use categories and units of measure for fee calculation.

If approved, the effective date for the implementation of the new fee schedule would be January 1, 2020 for all new building permit applications submitted after that date, which coincides with the effective date of Ordinance 2019-10.

Should you have any questions, please contact the Planning and Codes Director.

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2019-100.

Previous Commission Action

On November 11, 2019, the Board of Commissioners voted unanimously, five for and zero against (5-0) to approve Ordinance 2019-10 on first reading.

On September 27, 2018 the Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2018-81, authorizing an agreement with Duncan Associates for the update of Article IX -- Public Works Projects.

On December 10, 2007, the Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2007-93, which designated a revised list of eligible projects for PWPF system and adopt a revised fee schedule.

On November 27, 1995 the Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 95-46, which designated a list of eligible projects for PWPF system and adopt a schedule of Public Works Project Fees.

Also on November 27, 1995 the Board of Commissioners approved Ordinance 95-45, adopting a Public Works Project Fee ordinance. The ordinance became effective on December 1, 1995.

Fiscal Impact

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For the past six years, average annual collections for Public Works Project Fees has been approximately $950,000. The significant fee increases proposed as a result of the study will result in increased collections. However, the amount of collections is completely dependent on the level of new development (residential and non-residential) in the City.

Attachments
Resolution 2019-100
Existing and Proposed Fee Comparison Schedule
Signed Resolution