The purpose of this chapter is to impose a fee on new development
based on the projected need for new or expanded childcare facilities
in amounts necessary to fund the new spaces to mitigate the increased
demand for childcare generated by such development.
(Ord. 1647 § 2, 2022)
A.
A childcare
fee is established to pay for new childcare spaces in the city, including
spaces created by constructing new facilities, expanding existing
facilities, or occupying leased commercial space, whether the facilities
are operated by a private entity or governmental organization.
B.
The
city council shall, in a resolution adopted after a duly noticed public
hearing, set forth the amount of the fee, describe the need for the
fee, list the types of childcare facilities to be financed, describe
the estimated cost of these facilities, describe the reasonable relationship
between the fee and the various types of future development, and set
forth time for calculation and payment of the fee.
(Ord. 1647 § 2, 2022)
Childcare fee revenue shall be used only for the purposes outlined
in this chapter and by resolution, consistent with the purposes of
the fee.
(Ord. 1647 § 2, 2022)
A developer may appeal the amount of the childcare fee due in
writing to the city manager with supporting documentation. The city
manager shall consider the appeal and shall make a decision on the
appeal. The decision of the city manager shall be final.
(Ord. 1647 § 2, 2022)
