TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Parks
Loreen Hamilton
425-556-2336
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Parks
Cameron Zapata
Senior Parks Planner
Parks
Lindsey Falkenburg
Parks Planning Manager
TITLE:
title
Park Impact Fee Schedule Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
A comprehensive update to the Park Impact Fee has been initiated with the hired consultant, FCS Group leading this effort. Staff has compiled the data necessary for FCS Group's analysis, including a full inventory of existing park assets and an updated list of capital improvement program projects with current cost estimates. FCS Group evaluated the data to develop an updated method to calculate the City's park impact fee schedule. Staff met with stakeholders including the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission and the development community to gather feedback. Staff is recommending the Standards-Based (20 year) calculation method which will align with the level of service metrics used in the PARCC Plan.
If the Standards-Based (20-year) method is supported by City Council, staff will develop a new park impact fee schedule based on this model. City Council will be asked in November 2026 to approve an ordinance to amend RMC 3.10, namely, to adopt a new park impact fee schedule. Included in this Ordinance will also be other amendments to RMC 3.10, including an update Fire impact fee schedule, an indexed Transportation impact fee schedule, and an updated LWSD school impact fee schedule.
? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
2023 Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture and Conservation (PARCC) Plan
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
Parks last updated impact fees in 2017 and the existing methodology must be re-evaluated to ensure it remains ...
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