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Kennewick staff outline South Ridge fire impact fee; council to decide April 15
Summary
City staff presented methodology and two scenarios for a proposed fire impact fee to help fund Fire Station 6 and associated equipment in the South Ridge area. Council held a public hearing but took no final action; the item will return April 15 for possible adoption.
Kennewick City staff presented a proposed fire impact fee for new development in the South Ridge area during the April 1 City Council meeting and closed the public hearing without taking action. The council directed staff to return the item for possible final action at the April 15 meeting.
The presentation identified the capital needs tied to growth in the South Ridge service area as construction of Fire Station 6, a fire engine, a medic unit and the equipment to outfit those vehicles. Staff said the capital cost estimate for those items is $15,000,000; when financing costs are included staff presented a total project cost of about $23,300,000. Finance Director Jessica Platt described the anticipated financing as a 20-year limited tax general obligation…
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