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Monroe council reviews update to park impact fees and signals support for bedroom‑based method
Summary
City staff and a consultant outlined a state‑required methodology update to Monroe’s park impact fees, showing proposed per‑unit charges by bedroom count; council members voiced tentative support for using bedroom count rather than square footage and asked staff for follow‑up data.
Monroe City Council reviewed proposed amendments to Chapter 3.52 of the Monroe Municipal Code on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, as consultants and staff presented an updated methodology for park impact fees required by recent Washington state changes to the RCW.
The change matters because the state now directs impact fees to reflect the “proportionate impact” of new housing by factors such as bedrooms, trips or square footage; the consultant’s analysis translates the city’s capital plan and population forecast into maximum allowable fees that vary by bedroom count.
Mikayla Jellicoe, senior economist with Community Attributes, summarized the methodology and key numbers. She said, “Impact fees are one‑time payment that's paid by new development for the cost of capital facilities that are needed by new development.” Jellicoe walked the council through the…
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