School officials weigh two methods for recommending developer proffers; Dr. Wright backs FCPS formula

Sep 28, 2026

City staff presented two approaches for recommending school-related cash proffers: the city's new level-of-service (LOS) model and Fairfax County Public Schools' (FCPS) long-standing per‑student formula. Dr. Wright urged adopting the FCPS method for consistency.

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City staff outlined the legal limits and policy choices for accepting cash proffers tied to rezonings at the Sept. 28 work session. Foreman said proffers are voluntary developer contributions that state code limits to capital projects that expand capacity and that localities must spend within 12 years or the funds revert to the state.

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