Placement: New Business
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Discussion on the Proposed Update to the Public Buildings Impact Fee Schedule (P25-128)
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Submitted By: Bethany Grubbs, AICP, Senior Planner/Public Art Program
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Executive Summary (General Business): This workshop provides an overview of the proposed update to the Public Buildings Impact Fee Ordinance and Fee Schedule, based on the 2025 Impact Fee Study prepared by TischlerBise.
Presentation Information: Staff and TischlerBise, the City's consultant, will provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the City Council direct the preparation of an ordinance that amends and restates the Public Buildings Impact Fee Ordinance and Fee Schedule, and to incorporate Council's preferred approach (Option) regarding the fee amount and phasing schedule.
Alternate Recommendation: Move that the City Council direct to not move forward in the preparation of the ordinance and provide further guidance on any preferred revisions or next steps.
Background: The City of Port St. Lucie ("City") is in the process of updating its Development Impact Fees for Public Buildings, with a focus on the residential component, to fund capital facilities needed to support future growth. The City has contracted with TischlerBise, a fiscal, economic, and planning consulting firm, to prepare the 2025 Public Buildings Impact Fee Study.
Local governments in Florida may assess impact fees to offset infrastructure costs necessitated by future growth. Public Buildings Impact Fees are one-time charges assessed on new development to fund capital improvements such as administrative offices, public works facilities, and structured parking. These fees ensure that new development pays its proportionate share of the cost of growth-related infrastructure, as authorized by ? 163.31801, Florida Statutes. Fees may only be used for capital construction ...
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