To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Natalie Arroyo
Agenda Section: Time Certain Matter
Vote Requirement: Majority
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09:30 AM - Discussion of Development Impact Fees (Supervisor Natalie Arroyo)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Discuss the value of developing impact fees to fund facility improvements needed to support new development; and
2. Provide direction to staff to identify facilities that require development impact fees in order to maintain adequate levels of service and to bring a recommendation back to the Board of Supervisors with a scope of work and cost estimate.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund (1100)
DISCUSSION:
This item is presented to gauge Board of Supervisors interest in exploring development impact fees to mitigate impacts to public facilities resulting from new development. Many local jurisdictions, school districts and other districts use development impact fees to ensure existing residents do not pay for the impacts from new development. Cal Poly Humboldt and the Harbor are planning to greatly expand so the County could see significant development pressure which has the potential to strain existing county resources and facilities.
Development Impact Fees can be used to address facility needs serving the public in the County including but not limited to: Transportation Development, Fire Facilities, Park Fees, Library Facilities, and public safety facilities. Fees must be based on the impact of new development and n the cost of providing the facility or improvement. This is typically accomplished through preparation of a Nexus Study to support the fee.
Adoption of Development Impact Fees requires a significant amount of upfront work. The most critical task is preparation of a nexus study. It is important to know and understand the facilities the Board wishes to pursue funding for. It is recommended that the Board direct staff to prepare a work plan...
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