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Council signals plan to raise impact fees in stages, asks staff to model phased path

Orem City Council · January 27, 2026
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Summary

Financial advisors presented a comprehensive impact-fee study showing maximum allowable fees by service. Council gave staff direction to pursue a mid-range starting point (roughly 58% of calculated maximum across categories) and to phase increases toward a 75% ceiling over several years, asking staff to return with ordinance language and annual schedules.

City financial advisors presented the results of an impact‑fee facilities plan and proportional‑share analysis covering parks, police, fire, transportation, culinary water, wastewater and stormwater. The study calculated a maximum allowable fee per equivalent residential unit based on projected demand, inventory of existing facilities, level‑of‑service targets, and the cost of growth‑related facilities.

The consultant noted the analysis…

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