Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 11/18/2021

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In concluding, park land and park and trail improvements themselves are identified within the Parks Capital Improvement Plan — which is adopted each year by City Council. This plan is a reflection of community need (then, in corresponding development fees), with the forecast improvements often out -pacing revenue from both Park Dedication and Trail Fees. Notification: Prior to adoption of the 2022 Rates and Charges Schedule, City Council will conduct a Public Hearing. Park Dedication and Trail Fees are a part of this schedule and Public Hearing. Observations/Alternatives: The new 'demand' for parks and trails is continues to increase with new residential development - thus the requirement for the Commission to recommend to City Council an appropriate rate structure for 2022 within the Rates and Charges Schedule, and the purpose of this case. The most recent year (2019) development fees were adjusted, Staff did recommend an increase of 2% or less, in the following categories; cash Park Dedication per Residential Unit ($50), Commercial/Assisted Living Facilities ($100 per acre), and Industrial ($75 per acre). This was supported by the Park and Recreation Commission, and adopted by City Council in November 2018 as part of Rates and Charges for 2019. Rates have not been increased since. Attached is the existing Rates and Fees Schedule for reference. Funding Source: Funding is not required for this case, rather Development Fees are required to off -set demand on the park and trail system from new development in the city —for the development of new park and trail improvements, ( not maintenance, which is funded by the General Fund Levy). Recommendation: Staff Recommendation As there have not been substantive changes (increases) in development activity trends, nor significant increases in the cost of constructing facilities (park and trail infrastructure), or significant additions to the Capital Improvement Plan —staff is not recommending any changes to the development fee structure for 2022. Further, it may be noted that, Trail Development Fees were not recommended for an adjustment for either 2019 or 2020. Staff supports maintaining the Trail Development Fee as static again for 2022. Action: Motion to recommend to City Council maintaining Park Dedication and Trail Fees at the existing rates, for 2022, to include the residential per unit fees - and including the per acre rates for the commercial/industrial subdivision of land. Or Motion to recommend to City Council that Park Dedication and Trail Fees for 2022 be adjusted to $ per residential dwelling unit for Park Dedication, and $ per residential dwelling unit for Trail Fees.