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SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance to Update the City's Public Facilities Financing Plan and Impact Fee Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading and final adoption of a previously introduced ordinance to update the City’s Public Facilities Financing Plan and Impact Fee Program.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2537, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending Chapter 17.62, “Public Facilities Impact Fees,” And Repealing Chapter 17.38 “Park and Recreation Facilities Fee” And Chapter 18.40, “Park Dedication,” of the Merced Municipal Code.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Adopt the Ordinance as recommended by staff; or,
2. Amend the Ordinance (with specific amendments to be specified in Council motion); or,
3. Direct staff to make changes and return to Council at a later late; or,
4. Deny; or,
5. Continue the matter to a future Council meeting (date and time to be specified in motion).
AUTHORITY
Government Code 66106 through 66018 (AB 1600) established procedures for adoption or modification of development impact fees by local jurisdictions. Merced Municipal Code Section 17.62 (Public Facilities Impact Fees) and Administrative Policy A-32 spell out the implementation of the City’s Impact Fee program.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Public Facilities Fee Program Update was mentioned in the FY 2020-21 City Council goals and priorities but was not mentioned in the FY 2021-22 version although many projects listed such as the police station, fire stations, park upgrades, etc., can be partially financed through the Public Facilities Impact Fees.
DISCUSSION
Ordinance 2537 was introduced at a duly noticed Public Hearing on February 7, 2022.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
The City’s Public Facilities Impact Fee Program provides funding to assist in building new infrastructure projects and capital facilities in the City of Merced, including fire stations, police stations, roads, bridges, traffic signals, parks and recreation facilities, etc. As such, it is an important revenue source for the City for capital projects.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance 2537