Parks and Recreation Impact Fee Facility Plan Update
Summary
The city is reviewing its parks impact fee study and facilities plan to adjust the fees collected on new construction. These fees pay for neighborhood parks and recreational facilities needed as the city grows.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adjusts the fees developers pay on new construction, which directly funds future park and recreation projects.
Current and future residents who will gain expanded parks and recreational facilities funded by growth.
New home buyers and developers, who may face higher upfront building costs if impact fees increase.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Regular Meeting Agenda — October 14, 2026
The city reviewed updates to the Parks and Recreation Impact Fee Facilities Plan and impact fees, though the final vote was tabled for further review.
Public Hearing - Amend Impact Fee Analysis / Facilities Plan - Parks and Recreation Department — October 14, 2026
The city is reviewing its parks impact fee study and facilities plan to adjust the fees collected on new construction. These fees pay for neighborhood parks and recreational facilities needed as the city grows.
Workshop Meeting Agenda — July 8, 2026
The city is updating its 10-year parks master plan, which could raise impact fees by about $800 to fund $53 million in proposed parks and trails. Council members pushed back against the increase, suggesting cuts to low-priority projects like the Mill Creek Gorge Park to keep fees down.
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