Development Impact Fee Study Services

The vendor required to provide development impact fee (DIF) study to ensure that new development contributes its fair share toward the cost of public facilities and infrastructure needed to support growth.
- The consultant shall perform the following tasks:
1. Project initiation and data collection
•    Meet with city staff to refine project scope and schedule.
•    Review relevant city planning documents (general plan, capital improvement program, master plans, and fee ordinances)
2. Needs assessment and methodology
•    Identify public facilities and infrastructure categories eligible for impact fees (e.g., general government facilities, parks and recreation, public safety, street improvement, etc.).
•    Assess existing service levels and anticipated facility needs based on projected growth.
•    Recommend appropriate methodologies consistent with the mitigation fee act and case law.
3. Nexus analysis and fee calculation
•    Establish the reasonable relationship (“nexus”) between new development and the demand for public facilities.
•    Calculate proposed impact fees for residential (single-family, multi-family) and non-residential (retail, office, industrial, other) land uses.
•    Compare proposed fee levels with those of neighboring jurisdictions.
4. Draft and final nexus study
•    Prepare draft report for city staff review.
•    Revise and submit final nexus study incorporating city feedback.
5. Public and council presentations
•    Present findings at up to three (3) public meetings (e.g., commission, city council).
•    Provide supporting materials (slides, handouts) for public outreach.

- Questions/Inquires Deadline: November 10, 2025