KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES 4 -2009

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Internal Boundaries. Once the needed model data have been assembled, the next step is to evaluate and possibly update the internal boundaries_ The internal boundary lines should be drawn to combine areas with similar trip contribution characteristics so that the differing fee levels will be justifiable, equitable, and defensible based on the model data. In preparing this analysis, we have found that it simplifies the process (and makes the results more understandable) to convert land use in each subarea into equivalent single family dwelling units, based on relative trip generation between the land use categories. This way, the study participants can more readily understand the relative growth in each subarea, and are better able to relate the results to the magnitude of fee level implied In the calculations. When the final fee level recommendation is developed, it also makes it easier to convert the per -trip fee into an appropriate fee rate for each land use category. Fee Level Recommendation. When a traffic impact fee has not been updated for 16 years, it can be challenging for staff to determine what is a fair and equitable level to recommend to the City Council. The nexus analysis usually justifies a fee that is not only much higher than the currently -adopted fee but also seems to be well above a level that might be considered "reasonable". On the other hand, the needed improvements may be costlier than those funded by programs of nearby peer Cities, so adopting a fee level that Is comparable to other programs may not generate sufficient revenue to implement the needed improvements. In past projects we have found that our experience in balancing these issues and recommending a zone structure and fee level can help staff reach a consensus on a program to recommend to the Council. We will develop a recommendation based on the nexus analysis, a survey of peer Cities' fee levels, and input from the technical staff and development community participants in the study. We will conduct a meeting/workshop of the technical team to review the zone alternatives, the nexus data, the peer City's survey results, and the recommended fee program. The earlier reviews and concurrence on land use assumptions and improvement cost estimates will make it possible to focus this discussion on the rationale behind the consultant recommendations, so that the meeting outcome can be a consensus fee program recommendation to take to elected officials. Once we have developed consensus among the technical team, we will prepare the technical inputs required for the City's ordinance. As explained in the pre -proposal meeting, the City Attorney's office will take the lead in preparing the ordinance, and the traffic consultant will provide the needed technical input. Subtask CA: Prepare Model Data for Nexus Analysis Review the current internal boundaries for traffic fee levels, and consider adjustments to the boundaries if a clearer connection between land use and improvements could be established. • For each subarea, calculate the percentage of trips generated in the overall study area, as well as the percentage of improvement costs. • Evaluate optional approaches for establishing the nexus between trips and improvement costs, and identify the specific model data needed. For budgeting purposes, we have assumed that select link model runs will be used to determine each geographic area's fair share of each improvement's cost. Prepare select link model runs using the 2035 model to identify origins/destinations of trips using streets being improved. For budgeting purposes, we have assumed that select link model data will be developed for up to 30 improvement projects. Prepare select link model runs using the base year model to identify origins/destinations of existing trips using streets where improvements in the 2035 scenario are located.