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Page 3 of 3 <br /> <br /> <br />Following discussions by the PTRC and the City Council, the City contracted with HKGi to <br />estimate park development costs. HKGi developed rough estimates that included site <br />preparation, grading, landscaping, paving, picnic areas, and recreational amenities. Estimates <br />were developed for identified parks in the Town, Creek, and Hill neighborhoods. The estimates <br />did not include improvements along the east-west pedestrian corridor, the pocket park in the <br />retail/office area, or any improvements within public rights-of-way or the natural resources <br />corridor. <br /> <br />The park cost estimates were provided to Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers and Associates, the City’s <br />financial advisor. Ms. Kvilvang was asked to calculate the amount of the park development fee <br />based on the estimated costs and projected residential and commercial development. Ms. <br />Kvilvang was asked to adjust the HKGi estimates based on 1) Ehlers’ experience with actual <br />current park construction bids compared to estimates and 2) the need for upgraded or additional <br />features above the basic amenities to meet the community’s vision. Please see the attached <br />memo from Ms. Kvilvang for a detailed description of the park development fee calculation. <br /> <br />Although the proposed park development fee was calculated based on estimated costs of TCAAP <br />park development, the City believes that the park development fee is applicable to <br />redevelopment and reuse projects in the developed portion of the City because the analysis <br />reflects current park capital improvements costs regardless of the location of the improvements. <br /> <br />Trail Connections <br /> <br />In addition to the land dedication requirement and park development fee, the revised park <br />dedication ordinance requires that when subdivisions occur adjacent to a trail identified in the <br />City’s comprehensive plan, the subdivider or developer is responsible for providing connections <br />from the subdivision to the City trail. <br /> <br />Approval Schedule <br /> <br />The City Attorney recommends that this policy be approved and implemented for any upcoming <br />development or reuse projects. The public hearing is tentatively scheduled for the December 9, <br />2015, Planning Commission meeting. The City Council could consider approval of the <br />ordinance at the December 14, 2015, regular City Council meeting. <br /> <br />Attachment <br /> <br /> Memo, Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers and Associates <br /> Draft Ordinance 2015-009, Public Use Dedications <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />