RES 22-016RESOLUTION NO. 22-016
A RESOLUTION approving the Fire Impact Fees (FIF) Update
dated October 25th, 2022, and adopting from the FIF Update the
FIF eligible prof ects, the calculation of the fire impact fees, and the
indexed fire impact fee rates.
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Camas commissioned FCS Group to prepare an
update to the Camas fire impact fees; and
WHEREAS, FCS Group has submitted to the Council a report entitled "City of Camas
and City of Washougal Fire Impact Fee Study" as the Fire Impact Fee Update for the City of
Camas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the update and the recommendations set
forth therein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CAMAS AS FOLLOWS
Section I
The Council hereby approves and accepts the Fire Impact Fee Update, as prepared by
FCS Group.
Section II
The Council hereby adopts, for the purpose of establishing FIF eligible projects, the
Capital Facilities Plan adopted prior on November 21, 2022.
Section III
Pursuant to Chapter 3.8 8 of the Camas Municipal Code, the formula for calculating fire
impact fees as set forth in Camas Municipal Code Section 3.88.090 is hereby set at the sum of
$0.68/sq. ft. per Single Family Residence; $0.37/sq. ft
. per Multi -Family Residence; and $0.88
sq. ft. per All Other Occupancies.
Section IV
The Council has determined that the fire impact fee should be indexed to address
inflation. The Council hereby adopts the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index for
the City of Seattle for the purposes thereof. Effective January 1, 2024, and annually thereafter,
the fire impact fee shall be adjusted pursuant to the adopted cost index as set forth therein.
Section V
This Resolution shall have full force and effect as of January 1, 2023 .
ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Camas this 21St day of
November, 2022.
SIGNED
ATTEST:
APPROVED as to form:
City Attorney
Clerk