Brooksville Council Directs Request for Impact Fee Study Proposals
The Brooksville City Council on December 7 directed city staff to issue a request for proposals for an updated impact fee study and to return the proposals to the council for review. The move aims to provide formal cost estimates and policy options as municipalities and state lawmakers consider changes that could affect how development pays for new infrastructure.
On December 7 the Brooksville City Council voted to have staff issue a request for proposals for an updated impact fee study, and asked that returned proposals be brought back to the council for review. City Manager Lisa Hendrickson outlined the city s recent experience and comparable work elsewhere to frame what the study might cost and how long it could take.
Hendrickson noted that Brooksville s last impact fee study was approved on November 16, 2020, at a price of about $81,051, with the final reports completed in 2022. Council members discussed a range of costs and timelines reported by other municipalities, with examples cited that ranged roughly from $53,000 to over $150,000 depending on scope. Questions included whether the work could be paid across fiscal years and how quickly the study could be completed.
Council discussion also addressed the uncertainty introduced by Florida Senate Bill 180, which may alter the legal and regulatory framework governing impact fees. Members urged a proactive approach so the city will be prepared if court decisions or legislative action change how impact fees are calculated or collected. Staff told the council that funds are available in the existing impact fee budget to support the study, easing immediate budget concerns.
By issuing an RFP Brooksville will gather formal proposals from consultants that will include detailed scopes, timelines and cost estimates. The council s consensus to proceed reflects a desire to understand options before making adjustments that affect developers, homeowners and the city s capital planning. Updated impact fee analyses influence how growth pays for roads, parks, schools and utility extensions, and can affect development costs and the timing of public infrastructure projects.
Next steps include issuing the RFP, receiving and reviewing proposals, and returning to the council for selection and scope approval. The study s outcomes will shape Brooksville s ability to manage growth and finance public improvements amid evolving state policy and local priorities.
