Title
Discussion of 2018 Utility Rates, Park Impact and Transportation Fees, and Lodging Tax Recommendations
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is recommending tourism service contracts in the amount of $329,000 and the Utility Advisory is making recommendations on utility rates and general facility charges.
City Manager Recommendation:
Review and discuss the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee tourism service contracts in the amount of $329,000, the Utility Advisory Committee's (UAC) 2018 recommended utility rate and general facility charges (GFC), Park impact fees, and the Olympia School District impact fees. Action will be taken in mid-December.
Report
Issue:
Whether to discuss the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's recommendations on tourism service contracts in the amount of $329,000; the UACs utility rate and general facility charge (GFC) recommendations; and Parks and Olympia School District impact fees.
Staff Contact:
Dean Walz, Acting Administrative Services Director, 360.753.8465
Presenter(s):
Rich Hoey, Director of Public Works
Paul Simmons, Director of Parks Arts and Recreation
Julie Hankins, Olympia City Council, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Chair
Background and Analysis:
The 2018 Preliminary Budget was presented to the City Council on October 30. The City of Olympia's preliminary 2018 operating budget is $146 million. The General Fund portion is $75 million. The operating budgets assumes an increase in utility rates, GFCs, and Park impact fees.
The anticipated Olympia School District Impact Fees are reported to be $5,350 for single family and $2,621 for multi-family. This is a slight increase from 2017 ($5,298 for single family and $2,520 for multi-family). The Olympia School District will have their Capital Facilities Plan available to the City by November 14.
Additionally, the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) met and developed funding recommendations. Councilmember Julie Hankins cha...
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