Solvang Planet bids #144075

Consultant Services for Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and Fee Update

The City of Solvang Public Works Department is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and Fee Update. - Government Buyer: - City of Solvang Public Works Department - Administration Office - Scope of Work: - Review and update existing development impact fees for public facilities (transportation, parks, public safety, water, wastewater) - Evaluate potential new or additional fee categories - Conduct legally defensible nexus analysis in compliance with the California Mitigation Fee Act and relevant case law - Analyze the City's Capital Improvement Plan, General Plan, zoning ordinance, and other relevant data - Prepare a final nexus study report in accessible electronic formats - Deliver a fully editable financial and fee calculation model, technical appendices, comparative fee schedules, matrix of evaluated fee categories, editable source files, user guides, and presentation materials for City Council meetings - Assist with CEQA compliance and provide recommendations for fee program administration - Prepare adoption-ready resolutions and findings - All work products become the property of the City - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience with similar studies for California municipalities - Compliance with accessibility standards for all deliverables - Comprehensive, all-inclusive not-to-exceed cost proposal - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned, as this is a professional services solicitation

Description

The City of Solvang is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants to prepare a comprehensive development impact fee nexus study and fee update. The study will review and update the City's existing development impact fees and evaluate any new or additional fee categories that may be legally supportable and appropriate. The consultant will analyze the City's Capital Improvement Plan and other relevant data to support the nexus analysis and prepare all necessary documentation for legally defensible adoption of development impact fees. Deliverables include final reports, financial models, technical appendices, and presentations to the City Council. The project aims to ensure new development pays its fair share for required municipal services and infrastructure improvements.

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