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A. As an alternative to calculation of the park impact fee according to the schedule set forth in MMC 3.52.070, a developer may opt to prepare and submit an independent fee calculation study for the requested development activity to the city council. Any such study shall be prepared at the developer’s sole cost and expense.

B. The independent fee calculation study shall comply with the following standards:

1. The study shall follow accepted impact fee assessment practices and methodologies.

2. The study shall use acceptable data sources and the data shall be comparable with the uses and intensities proposed for the proposed development activity.

3. The study shall comply with the applicable state laws governing park impact fees.

4. The study, including any data collection and analysis, shall be prepared and documented by professionals qualified in their respective fields.

5. The study shall show the basis upon which the independent fee calculation was made.

C. The city council shall consider the independent fee calculation study submitted by the developer but is not required to accept such study if the city council decides that the study is not accurate or reliable. The city council may, in the alternative, require the person submitting the study to submit additional or different documentation for consideration. If the city council decides that outside experts are needed to review the study, the developer shall be responsible for paying the cost of review by outside experts.

D. If an acceptable independent fee calculation study is not presented, the developer shall pay the impact fees based upon the process and schedule set forth in MMC 3.52.070. If an acceptable independent fee calculation study is presented, the city council may adjust the fee to that appropriate to the particular development activity. (Ord. 005/2019 § 8)