Technical Amendment - Park Impact Fees (FIR)

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FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
General Information:
(Check) Bill: x Resolution:
Short Title(s): Technical Amendment – Park Impact Fee Exemption
Sponsor(s): Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Patricia Feghali
Reviewing Department(s): Land Use Department, City Attorney’s Office
Staff Completing FIR: Janice Biletnikoff, Long-Range Strategic Planner
Date: 6/24/2026 Phone: 505-699-4217
Reviewed by City Attorney: Date:
Reviewed by Finance Director: Date:
Summary:
The proposed amendment to SFCC 1987, Section 14-7.9(E) clarifies the applicability of an exemption to
park impact fees. Specifically, construction permits for new residential units that are part of a master plan,
development plan, or subdivision plat where land is dedicated to the city to provide park land may be
exempt from park impact fees, but are not exempt from impact fees for roads, police and fire.
Departments Affected:
Planning and Land Use Department
Consequences of Not Enacting Legislation:
If this legislation is not adopted, the potential exists for confusion in the application and calculation of
impact fees, including but not limited to park impact fees. If the recently-adopted language is not clarified,
the City could lose revenue from impact fees on large development projects wherein the developer claims
they are exempt from all impact fees in Section 14-7.9, due to the dedication of park land as part of their
project.
Conflict, Duplication, Companionship, or Relationship to Other Legislation:
Related to Ordinance No. 2025-25, which adopted the comprehensive rewrite of Chapter 14 of SFCC 1987.
Performance and Administrative Implications:
None at this time.
Fiscal Implications:
See “Consequences of Not Enacting Legislation” above. Even as there is no fiscal impact related to the
adoption of the proposed bill itself, it is important to note the potential loss of revenue, should a lack of
clarity for collecting park impact fees continue.
FIR No. 10765.0Marcos Martinez (Jul 1, 2026 13:59:56 MDT)
Marcos Martinez07/01/202607/01/2026

Adopted: 01/12/05; revised 8/24/05; 4/17/08; 2
Fiscal Impact
X Check here if no fiscal impact

Expenditures
Expenditure Narrative:
Revenue
Revenue Type FYE 2026 FYE 2027 FYE 2028 Recurring (R) or Non-recurring (NR) Fund
General Fund $ $______ $
Special Revenue $ $ $
CIP $ $ $
Enterprise $ $ $
Internal Service $ $ $
Trust and Agency
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$
$
$
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Other $ $ $
Total $ $ $
Revenue Narrative:
Expenditure
Type
FYE 2026 FYE 2027 FYE 2028 Require BAR
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recurring (NR)
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Cost
Personnel and
Benefits*
$ $ $
Capital Outlay $ $ $
Contractual/
Professional Services
$ $ $
Operating $ $ $ $
Total: $ $ $ $

Signature:Email:Signature:Email:hllamboy@santafenm.govjibiletnikoff@santafenm.gov