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,r I I I I ! '1 I ! I i ! I i I I CASE # TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES By: Steve Jankowski, City Engineer Background: As new developm~ nts occur within the City, an increase in traffic can be anticipated on arterial and collec~or streets, some of~kich axe currently at a less than desirable level of service. For exar~ple, T.H. g47 has been identified as one such area of concern, and our recent MUSA exp(msion 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 ins[tailed by the developer. For example, the additional turn lanes required by the State on T.f~I. g47 at Lane for access i~to Willow Ridge will be f'manced by the Willow Ridge development. However, the devgloper aptly pointed out that these improvements would also provide benefit to the propbrties associated with the Sunny Ponds and Ramsey Meadows additions which may also u~ this access point onto T.H. g47. At a recent Counqfl workshop, it was suggested than an impact fee be contributed into a fund which wouldlfmance improvements over and above those required for the individual subdivision. The knpact 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 andcLh'ection 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 I · c) thl ~veh~cle for establishing such a charge (by ordinance or merely a dec,aration of policy) · One of our intern: ~s surveying other communities to ascertain their experience with the use of impact fees and' ye will have that report ready for your review this evening. Committee Acti ,n: Motion to recomr tend to Counci/that a policy or ordinance be formulated for further consideration. Reviewed by: City Engineer City Administrator Finance Officer RB: 04/25/95 5 /jmt