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TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES By: Steve Jankowski, City Engineer CASE Background: As new developments occur within the City, an increase in traffic can be anticipated on arterial and collector streets, some of ~which are currently at a less than desirable level of service. For example, T.H. #47 has been identified as one such area of concern, and our recent MUSA expansion includes area which is likely to contribute traffic to this arterial. In the past, development agreements have required specific improvement along major roadways to be installed by the developer. For example, the additional turn lanes required by the State on T.H. #47 at Lane for access into Willow Ridge will be financed by the Willow Ridge development. However, the developer aptly pointed out that these improvements would also provide benefit to the properties associated with the Sunny Ponds and Ramsey Meadows additions which may also use this access point onto T.H. #47. At a recent Council workshop, it was suggested than an impact fee be contributed into a fund which would finance improvements over and above those required for the individual subdivision. The impact fee system could function similar to the existing sewer and water trunk funds. Staff is supportive of this concept. There would need to be some consideration and direction by Council on the following issues: a) the amount of the impact fee b) the relative unit charge to units other than single family units c) the vehicle for establishing such a charge (by ordinance or merely a declaration of policy) One of our interns is surveying other communities to ascertain their experience with the use of impact fees and we will have that report ready for your review this evening. Committee Action: Motion to recommend to Council that a policy or ordinance be formulated for further consideration. Reviewed by: City Engineer City Administrator Finance Officer RB: 04/25/95 /jmt