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CASE # IO OPT____.__ ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TO AD R~.31):OIRE IMPACT FEES FOR ARTERIAL STREETS y: Steven J. Jankowski, City Engineer Backgroun . On May 2.3, [.996~e Road and Bridge Committee presented a recommendation to implement a fee for City Council approved the recommendation. This transportauon X[[lpact developers. The fee would be utilized to offset costs for medal street improvements including accesses and signalization where necessary that were caused by new development. The fee structure was adopted at that May 23 meeting; however, there was not an ordinance in place that would allow such a fee. On November 14, 1995, City Attorney Goodrich presented an ordinance establishing a developmental assessment fee on all new subdivisions. Council introduced this ordinance at that time. This ordinance would establish a fee on all new subdivisions. In addition, a resolution was proposed establishing a building permit fee on ail non-residential building permits and certain residential building permits within the city. At the December 12, 1995 meeting, it was intended that Council take final action on the impact fee issue. However, at that December 12 meeting, a request was received from the Builders Association requesting a discussion prior to adoption of these impact fees. Over the period of December and January, Staff met with representatives of the Builders Association to discuss their concerns. As a result of these meetings, there was consensus that an equitable' impact fee would allow a fair distribution of transportation costs among new developing subcl[Visions and ensure that a particular subdivision would not bear an undue cost as a result of an inopportune location. However, there was concern over the amount of the impact fee to ensure that it was both adequate and reasonable. Staff has agreed to review the calculations associated with the amount of the impact fee proposed. I am attaching some basic calculations along with this case and will be prepared to discuss the details at this evening's meeting. Council Action: Motion to recommend Council adopt Ordinance g96-XX establishing a developmental assessment fee on all new subdivisions. Motion to recommend Council adopt Resolution g96-02- establishing a building permit fee for all non-residential building permits and certain residential building permits issued within the City of Ramsey. Reviewed by: City Engineer CC: 02/27/96