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Board approves higher school facilities (developer) fees under Government Code §65995(b)(3)
Summary
Arcadia Unified approved Resolution 25‑26‑18 to increase school facilities (developer) fees as allowed under Government Code §65995(b)(3). Staff said the district’s 2014 justification study supports the fee levels and funds are tracked separately for facilities uses; the public hearing closed with no public speakers and the board approved the resolution.
District consultant/staff Mr. Esterly (S15) explained that California law allows districts to collect developer fees—charged per increase in square footage for new residential or commercial development—to fund facilities needs. He said the district completed a justification study in 2014 (King Consulting) that supports charging higher rates permitted by the state and described the procedural requirements for public notice and a public hearing.
Esterly explained the district tracks developer fee funds in a separate fund and uses them only for facilities purposes; recent uses cited included portable classrooms at elementary sites and planned relocations of high‑school portables to elementary campuses to increase elementary space. The board opened the public hearing, heard no comments, closed the hearing and the board approved Resolution 25‑26‑18 to increase school facilities fees as authorized by Government Code §65995(b)(3). The meeting record shows the motion passed by voice vote (reported as 'Motion passes 4 0').
Board members asked a clarifying question about refunds to developers; staff replied that developers may request a refund within 12 months if a project does not proceed.
