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County-funded study outlines how a transportation utility fee could be structured
Summary
Consultants briefed the council on a countywide transportation utility fee study: purpose, legal changes, methodology (trip‑based demand units), data needs, example fee ranges and next steps; members asked about municipal authority, equity protections and existing revenue offsets.
Fred, the consultant presenting the transportation utility fee study, told the council the project will analyze whether a monthly transportation utility fee (TUF) could help bridge funding gaps for capital and operating needs.
Fred explained the TUF differs from a one‑time transportation impact fee: it is an ongoing monthly charge tied to customer classes and estimated trip generation rather than a uniform tax. He said the recent legislative changes require a minimum set of customer classes and set reporting and sunset expectations for studies; he noted a…
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