Report Prepared by: Kim Espinosa, Planning Manager, Development Services Dept
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SUBJECT: Report and Public Meeting on Update of the City's Public Facilities Financing Plan and Impact Fee Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will receive a report on the Update of the City's Public Facilities Financing Plan and Impact Fee Program and hold a public meeting in advance of the public hearing on the same item scheduled for February 7, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Council should provide direction regarding any additions or changes to the Public Facilities Financing Plan and Impact Fee Program so staff can prepare the draft Ordinance for a public hearing and possible introduction on February 7, 2022.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Provide direction to staff on the preparation of the Draft Ordinance; or,
2. 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
Status of Public Facilities Financing Plan and Impact Fee Program Update
Background
The City's Public Facilities Financing Plan and associated Public Facilities Impact Fee Program were first adopted in 1998; revised in 2003, 2004, 2006, 2009, and 2010; and comprehensively updated in 2012. The impact fees are used to fund capital facilities and infrastructure generated by new development over the next 20 yea...
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