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Ceres council accepts annual AB 1600 report on development impact fees
Summary
City staff told the council the AB 1600 compliance report documents fee types, balances and committed projects; the council accepted the report and adopted a resolution certifying compliance under the government code by a 5-0 vote.
City staff presented the city’s annual AB 1600 development impact-fees compliance report and the Ceres City Council voted unanimously to accept the report and adopt a resolution required by state law.
The presenter, identified in the transcript as Mr. Belr, told the council the AB 1600 report for fiscal year 2023–24 outlines the types and amounts of developer fees, beginning and ending balances, interest collected, and identifies capital projects those fees fund. He said the report also demonstrates “a continued need for public improvements” and noted funds older than five years have been committed to specific projects in the city’s Capital Improvement Program.
The report itemized major commitments including wastewater treatment plant tertiary improvements, street expansions, a fire training facility, park projects and water-well replacements. Staff recommended the council accept the compliance report, make required findings about unexpended balances, and adopt a resolution accepting the annual report as required by Government Code section 666b.
After closing the public hearing with no speakers, Council member Casey moved to approve staff’s recommendation and the council adopted the resolution on a 5-0 roll-call vote (Casey; Vieira; Martinez; Silvera; Lopez).
The council’s acceptance preserves the city’s compliance with AB 1600 reporting requirements and keeps developer-fee funds committed to planned capital projects. No refunds were reported; staff said committed balances eliminated the need for refunds for older funds.
The council did not add specific next steps beyond the resolution; staff said a broader public-facility-fee update is planned early next calendar year.
