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Section 5. Nexus Findings This section frames the results of the Study in terms of the legislated requirements to demonstrate the legal justification of the fees. As previously discussed, the justification of fees on new development must provide information as set forth in Government Code Section, 66001, et seq. These requirements are discussed below. Purpose of Fees The purpose of the park fees is to acquire and develop parkland and provide recreational and community facilities (and associated support facilities) to meet the needs of the new residential population within the unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County. The purpose of the parks and trails master planning fee is to provide funding for the park master planning process. Use of Fees For each 1,000 additional residents the fees will be used to acquire and improve 3.0 acres of parkland to include turf, landscape and recreational amenities. Parkland will be acquired for the County through land dedications and payment of Quimby In-Lieu Fees. The fees will also be used to plan, design, develop, and rehabilitate other facilities such as a community use facilities, administrative space, and maintenance space needed to meet the recreational needs of the new population. The fees may not be used for park maintenance or operation. Relationship Between Use of Fees and Type of Development New residential development in the unincorporated areas of the County will generate additional need for new developed parks and recreational services and the associated need for various facilities. The fees will be used to develop and expand neighborhood and community parkland, community use facilities and expand administrative and maintenance space to serve new development. The parks and trails master planning fee will used to provide a long term parks master plan to serve the residents generated by new development over the next 15 years. Relationship Between the Need and Type of Project Each new residential development project will generate additional demand for park and recreational services and the associated need for developed parkland, community centers and support facilities. The County's allowable parkland standard is 3,0 improved park acres for every 1,000 residents. Per capita standards for other facilities are specifically outlined in Section 3. The County and the unincorporated area residents will need a park master plan to address the Park Impact Fee Nexus Study, 2004 County of Contra Costa Page 20 DRAFT REPORT 6-27