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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: APRIL 18, 2017 TITLE: AGREEMENT WITH DAVID TAUSSIG AND ASSOCIATES TO PREPARE A DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE STUDY (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1D } CI MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION 63iA 73dX01011lI[4414TIdt" APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1s' Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a consulting services agreement with David Taussig and Associates for a two -year term beginning April 18, 2017, and ending April 17, 2019, to prepare a Development Impact Fee Study, for a total amount not to exceed $55,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION The City imposes impact fees on land development projects to mitigate general impacts to city infrastructure, such as parks, library, transportation, sewer, and storm drainage systems. The primary objective of a development impact fee program is to ensure that new development pays the capital costs associated with growth. Impact fees must comply with the requirements of the Mitigation Fee Act (Act) contained in California Government Code Sections 66000 et seq. The City periodically analyzes and updates the development impact fee rates to ensure compliance with the Act and ensure future developers pay their fair share to mitigate impacts. The study will include rates for existing fees, possible fee adjustments, as well as consideration of new fees that may become necessary with continued development within the City. Staff published a Request for Proposals on July 14, 2016 and received two proposals from firms specializing in local government financial analysis. A selection committee comprised of staff from the Public Works Agency, the Planning and Building Agency, and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency reviewed both proposals and rated each firm based on a number of criteria: demonstrated knowledge and capabilities, experience, proposed approach, project rates and fees. Both of the firms were interviewed by the selection committee with the results as follows: Rank Firm Average Score 1 I David Taussig and Associates 2 1 Willdan Financial Services 86 Based on rating and cost, it is recommended that David Taussig and Associates be retained for an amount not to exceed $55,000 to develop the Development Impact Fee Study. The contract includes an amount of $44,975 for the defined scope of services, and a contingency budget of $10,025 for any additional services or analysis which may be necessary during the course of the fee study. 25P -1