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File Number: 22-618 The City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on September 9, 2022, for the preparation of a Cost Allocation Plan (CAP), Comprehensive User Fee Study (User Fee Study), and Development Impact Fee Study (Impact Fee Study). The proposal period closed on September 30, 2022 and the City received proposals from two consultant firms. After reviewing the responses, NBS was determined to be most advantageous to the City based on evaluation criteria, including: ·Experience and team organization ·Project understanding ·Product delivery approach and ability to work with City staff ·Capability to meet schedule and stay within budget Analysis As detailed in the Scope of Work included as Attachment B, NBS will prepare a CAP that allocates costs across the organization and includes direct departmental staff costs and internal service costs. The User Fee Study will evaluate the cost of providing direct services by considering staff costs for providing services. Additionally, it will include recommendations for fee additions, modifications, or elimination. The Impact Fee Study will include an evaluation of the City’s existing impact fees and identify opportunities for new impact fees that the City may wish to consider. Impact fees offset the proportional costs of serving new development. The User Fee Study and Impact Fee Study will provide City staff and the City Council with information to consider updates to the Master Fee Schedule with the goal of enhancing fiscal sustainability. The City strives to balance maximizing cost recovery with reasonable fees that encourage equity, growth, and stability in the local residential and commercial economy. The City accomplishes these goals by setting fees at reasonable and appropriate levels. A market feasibility analysis will be performed under separate contract to inform final recommendations on fee rates. It is anticipated that the CAP and User Fee Study will be completed no later than the spring of 2023 for adoption of updated fees effective July 1, 2023. The Impact Fee Study and recommendations are anticipated for completion by fall 2023. Current Agency Policies ·Place San Leandro on a firm foundation for long-term fiscal sustainability ·Maintain and enhance San Leandro’s infrastructure Applicable General Plan Policies ·Action OSC-1.2.C: User Fee Updates Periodically update the fees charged for facility rentals, recreation programs, and other activities to ensure that they are appropriate and equitable. ·Action OSC-2.3.A: Update of In-lieu fee Update the park in-lieu fee ordinance to better reflect current costs and needs, and to address park needs generated by infill Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 11/2/2022