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Erosion Control Fees In 2006, the City instituted a new erosion control ordinance and related permit fees. During the past year, City Staff has had an opportunity to evaluate whether the permit fee amounts were appropriately set. Recent calculations have determined that the fee amounts need to be increased to fully recover the costs of evaluating and enforcing erosion control efforts. In addition, Staff also recommends the establishment of an erosion control escrow fee to ensure that new developments and redevelopments are setting aside sufficient monies up-front to address any concerns. Park Dedication Fees See excerpts of the memo below from the Parks & Recreation Staff. Backg�ound The�e a�e two,pa�ts to the cu��ent �ate st�uctu�e in the Pa�k Dedication O�dinance that a�e established by resolution, Fi�st is the �esidential �ate and the second is the conan�ercial/inc�ustrial �ate. This memo add�esses the �esidential �ate only. The Pa�k Dedication o�dinance was fi�st enacted in 1989 with a�esidential �ate of $500 pe� unit. The �ate �emained the�e until 2003 when the �ate was inc�eased to �IODO�aer unit, still �emaining at the bottom of the list of compa�able communities. Pa�k Dedication is an impact fee that is c�eated by the inc�eased use of the Pa�ks and ,Recr��ation System and something that the City �elies on fo� acquisitions, enhancements and upg�ades. The monies a�e placed in a�est�icted Pa�k Dedication Fund and cannot be used fo� maintenance. Pe� o�dinance each Pa�k Dedication �elated a��rr is �eviewed by the Parks and Rec�eation Commission. The fees a�e set annually by the City Council by �esolution. Recommendation The Pa�ks and Rec�eation Commission has been discussing the �ates fo� the past seve�al months. At thei� Novembe� 7, 2006 meeting they �ecommended that the �esidential �ate inc�ease f�om $1000 to $2000 per unit based upon the following �ational: . The inc�eased use of the Pa�k and Rec�eation System that is c�eated . The su��ounding community compa�isons • The need top�ese�ve ou� pa�ks and facilities . The City Council �equest that the Pa�ks and Rec�eation Commission to ways to �aise �easonable funds . The existing investment in the Pa�ks and Rec�eation System and the need to preserve%nhance that investment • The existing land values