Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 26-R77, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Amending the Fee Schedule for the Planning and Zoning Department; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
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Submitted By: Charlie Proulx, Deputy Finance Director, Finance Department.
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): Staff requests City Council adopt Resolution 26-RXX and approve the updated Planning & Zoning fee schedule. The proposed fee schedule updates existing fees and establishes new fees for services currently provided at no charge to better align fee revenue with the cost of providing Planning & Zoning services. The proposed schedule also provides for annual inflationary adjustments to help maintain cost alignment over time.
Presentation Information: A brief PowerPoint Presentation by Charlie Proulx, Deputy Finance Director.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council adopt Resolution 26-RXX and approve the updated Planning & Zoning fee schedule.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and adopt Resolution 26-RXX and approve the updated Planning & Zoning fee schedule.
2. Move that the Council provide staff direction.
Background: The Planning & Zoning fee schedule has not undergone a major comprehensive update since 2007. As part of the City’s efforts to better align user fees with the cost of providing services, the City retained MGT Impact Solutions to conduct an independent cost recovery study. The study evaluated the actual cost of providing Planning & Zoning services and identified a current cost recovery level of approximately 56%. Using the results of the study, staff developed the proposed fee schedule, which includes adjustments to existing fees and new fees for certain services currently provided at no charge. Stakeholder meetings were held on July 8 and July 16, 2026, with both in-person and virtual participation available. The proposed fee schedule and recordings of the stakeholder meetings have been available on the City’s website since July. The proposed fee schedule is intended to better align fees with the cost of providing Planning & Zoning services, reduce the funding shortfall covered by the General Fund, and establish a more sustainable approach to cost recovery going forward.
Issues/Analysis: N/A
Financial Information: Under the proposed fee schedule, cost recovery is projected to increase to approximately 95%, generating an estimated $600,000 in additional annual revenue. This additional revenue will reduce the shortfall covered by the General Fund, preserve resources for core City services, and better align the cost of services with those who directly benefit from them.
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: N/A
Business Impact Statement: N/A
Attachments: Resolution 26-RXX Draft
Proposed Fee Schedule
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NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: Legal Intake #26238-01 and #26155-03
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Richard Berrios, City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.