Iron County selects Kimley‑Horn for capital facilities plan and impact‑fee analysis; contract ~ $335,000

The Iron County Commission approved a professional services agreement with Kimley‑Horn and Associates to prepare a capital facilities plan and impact‑fee analysis covering sewer, storm drainage and transportation.

Staff and the selection committee reviewed three proposals and recommended Kimley‑Horn based on a combined set of engineering and finance skills. County staff said conducting the capital facilities plan and the impact‑fee analysis concurrently should reduce duplication and shorten the schedule; the consultant expects to complete the combined work in about 12 months. The scope includes an existing facility inventory database, level‑of‑service definitions, short/medium/long project lists and prioritization, cost estimates for short‑term projects and recommended service or user fees.

The agreement will be time‑and‑materials with a total estimated cost of approximately $335,000. The commission approved the contract and asked staff to proceed with the consultant work and to provide periodic status updates as the plan develops. The plan is intended to meet Utah Code requirements for municipalities and counties that levy impact fees and to support adoption of appropriate fees to fund future infrastructure.