TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Finance
Kelley Cochran
425-556-2748
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Finance
Haritha Narra
Finance Manager
Finance
Kelly Hsi
Senior Financial Analyst
TITLE:
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Approval of the FCS Group Contract, for the 2023 Development Services User Fee Study, in the Amount of $203,790
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City conducts a comprehensive Development Services User Fee Study on a regular basis. If the fees are not examined, the existing rates will remain in effect but would no longer meet cost recovery policies and operational objectives. This contract also includes other analysis needed to inform the 2025-2026 budget process.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
Relevant Plans/Policies:
* Revenue Fiscal Policy 3h: In each odd numbered year, the City will review user fees to adjust for the effects of inflation and other factors as appropriate. The City will set fees for user activities, such as recreational services, at a level to support the direct and indirect costs of the activities in accordance with cost recovery policies adopted by the City Council.
* Required:
Council approval is required for contracts over $50,000.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
The scope of the development services user fee study will include, but is not limited to the following elements:
? Public sector development plan review, inspection and permitting
? Policy development and implementation
? Cost of service methodology
? Update direct hours, indirect hours and overhead for development review services
? Fee structures
o Review and update all fees
o Consolidation of fees
o Deletion of fees
o Development of New fees
? Develop tool/model and process for tracking development revenues/expenditures year over year
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