CHAPTER 927, STATUTE OF 1987
AB 1600 ANNUAL REPORT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Attachment 4
PURPOSE OF AB 1600
Continued need for Public Improvements
Substantiates the collection of future development fees
BACKGROUND
In 1988, the City Council adopted Resolution #88-72.
In 1998, the “Public Facilities Impact Fee” was added.
In 2002, 20-year time frame (2000 to 2020) for
projects was included.
• Amended the Public Facilities Impact Fees
• Re-examined the fees for High T urnover Retail uses
June 2003
• Increased based on Engineering Construction Cost Index.
August 2003
• Mar. 2006, Sept. 2009, Dec. 2012, Feb. 2022
Fee Modifications/Updates in:
REQUIREMENTS OF GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 66006
Brief description of the type of fee in the fund
The amount of the fee
The beginning and ending balance of the fund
The amount of fees collected, and the interest earned
An amount identification for each public improvement
Identification of construction timeframe for the public improvement, and any reasons for delays
A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the fund; and,
The amount of refunds made.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66006
The City must make the following required findings
Funds are committed or uncommitted
Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put
Demonstrate a reasonable relationship for the purpose of the fee
Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated
When sufficient funds have been collected
The agency is required to identify a timeframe for completion
Or shall refund to the then current owner(s) of record
MAJOR COMPONENTS OF COMPLIANCE REPORT
Public Facility Impact
Fees
Roadway Facilities
Traffic Signal Facilities
Fire Facilities
Police Facilities
Parks Facilities
PW Corp Yard
Facilities
Info T ech Facilities
Transportation
Facilities
Park Reserve
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Capital
Project Fund
Refuse Capital
Equipment Charge
Wastewater Facility
Charge
Water Facility Charge
Community Park 42 –November 2024
IDENTIFIED PROJECTS
Water Well Site 22
–
Necessary for Future Development
Well 22
IDENTIFIED PROJECTS
Fire Station #56
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Land Acquisition
Build Similar to Fire Station 55
Police Station
–
Land Acquisition
–
T o Be Determined
IDENTIFIED PROJECTS
Y osemite Ave Sewer Main G Street Water Main Wastewater & Water Facilities
ADDITIONAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS
PHASE NO. OF PROJECTS ESTIMATED VALUE
DESIGN 28 $42,734,000
CONSTRUCTION OR
NEARING
CONSTRUCTION
22 $68,073,000
CLOSEOUT 12 $9,930,000
TOTALS 62 $120,737,000
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Accept the Compliance Report for AB1600 Development Fees for FY 23/24 and make findings related to unexpended balances as required by California Government Code Section 66001; and,
Adopt Resolution No. 2024
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XX entitled: “A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Merced, California, accepting the Development Impact Fees fiscal year 2023/2024 annual report and making findings related to unexpended developer deposits for public improvements as required by California Government Code Section 66001”.
COUNCIL ACTION
POSSIBLE CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS:
Approve as recommended by staff;
Refer back to staff for consideration of specific items; Deny.