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June 5, 2000 \. ~
:~ank Boyles, City Manager~~
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS TO CONDUCT
PARK DEDICATION AND SUPPORT FEE STUDY.
History: Under Prior Lake City Code, the City collects two fees - park dedication
and park support - to fund park land acquisitions, development and
redevelopment. Park dedication is collected from the developer through the
development agreement. It may consist of up to 10% of the gross property of a
subdivision in land dedication, or a cash dedication of 10% of the property based
upon a $13,000 per acre value of raw land. The dedication can also be cash only
or a combination of land dedication and cash. A park support fee is also collected .
on each building permit based upon $850 per residential unit.
The City Attorney has previously reviewed City fees and recommended that
studies be undertaken with respect to certain of the fees to assure that there is a
strong correlation between the fees collected and the actual City need.
Current Circumstances: We have not adjusted our park fees for some years in
anticipation of conducting a study. As the Council is aware, we are in the process
of completing such a study regarding our storm water acreage fee.
I am recommending that the City Council authorize the preparation of a Request
for Proposals to conduct a park fee study. While each proposer may have a
slightly different approach, all will use the City's Comprehensive Park and Trail
plan to define park and trail needs in developing areas. From the Comprehensive
Plan and discussions with City representatives, an estimated number of park and
trails and their costs can be estimated. From that a fee system can be
developed.
While I expect that the total fee required will be similar to our combined fees, I
believe the administrative process used to collect the fees is likely to change.
Conclusion: The park dedication and support fees are the primary means for the
City to develop its park and trail system. The completion of a study will assure
that a sufficient amount is collected to develop the park and trail system.
The City Council briefly discussed this topic at a Capital Improvement Program
workshop, My impression is that the Council concurs that such a study is
appropriate. The cost for this study may vary from $15,000 to $50,000 depending
upon vendor and scope of work. We hope to encourage numerous vendors to
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submit a proposal to encourage competition. The cost for the study should be
paid by the Capital Park Fund which is the account where park dedication and
support fees are placed.
I have generally discussed this project with representatives of the Twin Cities
Builders Association. They confirm that this subject is a high priority. They have
suggested that I place any funding request in writing for their consideration. Such
action can be taken once proposals have been solicited.
ALTERNATIVES: (1) Authorize the preparation of RFPs and solicitation of proposals.
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(2) Take no action pending receipt of additional information.
Alternative (1). A motion and second to authorize staff to prepare Request for
Proposals and solicit proposals for a Park Dedication and Park Support Fee
Study.
(Once proposals have been received this item would come back to the Council to.
determine which vendor to select to conduct the study.)
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