Expand MuniFinancial contract to study new development and user fees
In Plain English
The city hired MuniFinancial in an existing $85,080 contract for financial consulting. This amendment adds 3 new studies: reviewing current development impact fees, analyzing a new road construction fee, and exploring user fees to fund General Plan updates. If approved, the contract total rises to $97,780.
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Votes
Approved the contract amendment
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved expanding an existing contract with MuniFinancial, adding $12,700 to conduct three new financial studies. The amendment brings the total contract value to $97,780 and will fund reviews of development impact fees, analysis of a potential new road construction fee, and exploration of user fees to pay for General Plan updates. These studies will help the city evaluate how to fund infrastructure and planning costs, potentially affecting future fees paid by developers and residents. This routine contract expansion follows the council's typical pattern of strong support for consulting agreements.
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