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Consistent with the attached Scope of Services, the consultants are also authorized to explore a number of fee reduction alternatives. Among the alternatives to be considered by the consultants are alternatives contained in the County's 2012 Impact Fee Review Report including: • Subsidizing Impact Fees for Non-Residential Land Uses Only • Updating Traffic Impact Fee Variables • Consolidating Land Use Categories Finally,the consultants are authorized to explore any other alternative that could lead to a reduced fee. It should be noted that proposed fee reduction alternatives may not be mutually exclusive. For example,the County could update impact fee variables and consolidate land use categories. In fact, the County has both updated variables and consolidated land use categories in the past. Therefore,it is possible that the consultants may include several alternatives which may be implemented in combination with one another to achieve the BCC's stated goal of a reduction in non-residential fees. It is anticipated that the total cost of the study will be approximately$150,000. In this case,there are sufficient funds in the impact fee administration account to cover that cost. Consequently, the impact fee update study can be paid for without using any taxpayer funds. FUNDING The cost of the study will be paid for out of the impact fee administration account. There are no impacts to the General Fund or any other funding source from this item. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the BCC consider the attached Scope of Services, make any necessary changes,approve the Scope,and authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals to obtain consultant services to develop an impact fee update. Attachment: 1. Impact Fee Scope of Services APPROVED AGENDA ITEM• Indian River Co, Appro ed Date • Admin. FOR• /01 �0/ Legal a•G • I3 Budget /j BY- Dept. Risk Mgr. ... F:\Community Development\UsersWPO\Meetings\BCC\2013\lmpact Fees 021213 BCC.doc 3 104