Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Fee Recommendations City Council Workshop Monday, September 10, 2012 F. J. Flynn, Transportation Planning Division Manager
Overview History Transportation Advisory Committee Study Recommendations Schedule
History 1986 Original Transportation Impact Fee Study Adoption of Chapter 56 of City Code 2006 Last update to Study Expanded land use categories Amended fee rates to reflect estimated 2004 construction costs
History 2009 Indexed fee Adjusted rate by 3% 2011 Approved incentive programs to spur economic growth Reduced financial barriers for new or expanding businesses Change of Use exemption 25% reduction to all land use categories
MMTIF Study Consulting Team Tindale-Oliver & Associates Awarded contract to update City s Transportation Impact Fee study Initiated work in 2010 Expanded scope of work in 2011 to include: Utilization of impact fee policy as economic development tool Policy decisions to steer growth Recommendations on an impact fee thermostat
Transportation Advisory Committee Re-established in 2011 under direction from the Mayor Members: Terry Delahunty, Jr., Chairman, Mayoral Representative Pat Christiansen, Co-Chairman, Mayoral Representative Michael F. Beale, Mayoral Representative Ed Hampden, Mayoral Representative Ron Cumello, District 1 Representative Kirk Hartmon, District 2 Representative Ellen Hardgrove, District 3 Representative Craig Ustler, District 4 Representative Derek Burke, District 5 Representative Brindley Pieters, District 6 Representative
Transportation Advisory Committee Meetings: June 16, 2011 Re-established Committee Reviewed consultant s scope September 15, 2011 Workshop exercise on Fees vs. Growth Rate Geographic Areas vs. Land Uses November 16, 2011 Result of exercises Implementation options
Transportation Advisory Committee Meetings (Continued) February 15, 2012 Reviewed Draft Report June 13, 2012 Revised Draft Report August 22, 2012 Motion to: Acknowledge final report Accept staff recommendations Implement multi-modal fee schedule with 50% policy discount Introduce TOD incentive program Extend Change of Use exemption program
Study Results Technical Details Implemented cost per person-mile of travel Utilized data from Florida studies to reduce trip rates for commercial uses Estimated future capacity needs Based on 1.2% projected growth rate
Fee Recommendations Comparison between 2009 and 2012 Rates (City Other), shown with 50% policy discount 10% 0% -10% -20% -30% -40% -50% -60% -70% Single Family Multifamily Industrial Office High-Turnover Restaurant Retail Bank, Drive Thru Series1 3% -3% -20% -32% -19% -59% -62%
Policy Recommendation Transit-Oriented Development ¼ mile of premium transit Full fee discount
Policy Recommendation Change of Use Fee Exemption Continue program indefinitely Businesses benefitted from program to date: 55 Fee Impact: $929,500 Average per business: $17,200 Additional 25% Reduction to Fee Schedule Sunsets December 31, 2012
Summary Adopt the 2012 Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Fee Schedule Implement 50% policy discount Adopt Transit-Oriented Development incentive program Adopt permanent Change of Use exemption program Require annual staff review for continued effectiveness as an economic development tool
Schedule Sept 10, 2012 Ordinance 1 st Read Sept 30, 2012 90 Day Notice Oct 1, 2012 Ordinance 2 nd Read Jan 1, 2013 New schedule in effect
THANK YOU Contact: F.J. Flynn, AICP, Division Manager Economic Development Department Transportation Planning Division francis.flynn@cityoforlando.net (407) 246-2092
Rate Comparison - 2012 to 2009 Land Use Unit 2012 Orlando (Area 1B, 2 & 3) 2009 Orlando (City Other) Adoption % - 50% 50% % Change Single Family du $3,818 $3,708 + 2.97% Multi Family du $2,527 $2,604-2.96% Hotel du $2,533 $3,957-35.97% Light Industrial 1,000 sf $2,214 $2,769-20.04% Office (<100k) 1,000 sf $4,237 $6,204-31.71% High-Turnover Rest. 1,000 sf $18,821 $23,213-18.92% Retail (125k) 1,000 sf $5,591 $13,708-59.21% Bank w/drive-thru 1,000 sf $11,774 $31,154-62.21%
Total Cost Smart Growth Curve 140.0% Area 1 City Avg. 120.0% 100.0% 1 st Credit 80.0% 60.0% 2 nd Credit Area 3 40.0% 20.0% Area 2 Total Cost Level of Service Curve Maximum Transportation Impact Fee 0.0% 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% 10% Avg. Annual Growth Rate
Construction Permits Construction Permit Activity 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 Commercial Res SF Units Res MF Units 1000 0 FY 04/05 FY 05/06 FT 06/07 FY 07/08 FY 08/09 FY 09/10 FY 10/11 6/11 to Present Commercial 275 370 265 227 138 91 291 220 Res SF Units 1348 760 463 242 174 163 162 443 Res MF Units 3245 5214 1719 1776 340 448 442 1530 Year
Impact Fee Actions by Florida Municipalities City / County Impact Fee Action Expiration Date Orange County 25% Reduction 11/13/2012 Seminole County No change Osceola County Fee Moratorium (residential, commercial) 8/1/2014 Brevard County Fee Moratorium (residential, commercial) 3/1/2013 Lake County Fee Moratorium 3/1/2013 Volusia County Suspended (infill residential) 7/1/2013 Polk County Fee Moratorium 1/31/2013 Sumter County Marion County City of Tampa Pasco County Sarasota County Clay County Santa Rosa County No change Suspended 3 Exemption Areas Mobility Fee 50% Reduction Moratorium Suspended 12/31/2012 10/20/2015 2/1/2013 6/30/2013 12/2012