TO: Members of the City Council
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
Park impact fees are one-time charges collected by the City from new commercial and residential developments to fund park facilities needed to support growth. These fees are authorized under RMC 3.10. Last evaluated in 2017, the current fee methodology now requires an update to ensure it aligns with the 2023 PARCC Plan and anticipated growth. To support this comprehensive update, City staff are working with the consultant FCS Group to analyze existing park assets, the Parks CIP, and projected future needs. Staff and FCS Group will present an overview of the different park impact fee schedule options and seek feedback on which options meet the City and Park system's needs...body
? 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 consistent with best practice, anticipated growth patterns, and park system usage.
OUTCOMES:
Impact fees are one-time charges collected when development occurs. Park impact fees specifically support public parks and help expand the park system to keep pace with the City's growing population. By updating the Park impact fee rates, the fees collected will better align with the City's current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects and our updated population growth projections. This ensures that new development contributes its fair share toward park ...
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