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South Gate staff outline Quimby fee options as park funding gap widens
Summary
City community development staff explained how Quimby (parkland dedication) fees would be calculated for South Gate, highlighted the city’s low parkland-per-capita ratio and offered alternatives including park improvement fees, assessment districts and public–private partnerships. Commissioners received the report for filing.
Community development staff outlined options for adopting Quimby (parkland dedication) fees in South Gate and urged commissioners to consider multiple funding tools as the city seeks to expand parkland and pay for park improvements.
The city’s community development director, Gabriel Perez, told the Parks and Recreation Commission the Quimby Act (adopted by the state in 1965) allows cities to require land dedication or fees from residential subdivisions to acquire and develop parkland. Perez said South Gate currently has about 1.65 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents compared with a commonly used goal of 3 acres per 1,000.
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