§ 14.03

In addition to such other benefit-related fees or assessments as may be provided for by state law, the city council may by resolution adopt and establish from time to time benefit-related fees to be paid by owners and/or developers of land in designated benefit areas of the city as may be necessary to reimburse the city for services and expenses incurred by the city, or by others on behalf of the city, for land use and planning programs, including, but not limited to, environmental evaluations, specific plans and other related or

similar services or expenses which are found to provide a common benefit with regard to the development of properties within a designated area of the city.

(Ord. No. 494, § 3, 7-9-2024)

Prior to passing a resolution establishing any fee pursuant to this chapter, the city manager or designee shall prepare and submit to the city council a report which shall contain the following information:

A.

A statement defining the authorized purpose for which the proposed benefit-related fee is being assessed.

B.

A description of the services and/or expenses for which the fees are proposed to be assessed and the total amount of the proposed assessment.

C.

A statement identifying the land areas which benefited and against which the fees are proposed to be assessed.

D.

A statement identifying the method or system by which the total amount of the assessment will be allocated fairly among all of the properties which are included in the benefit area.

(Ord. No. 494, § 3, 7-9-2024)