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February 27, 2024
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PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.1
C. L. Booth Education Service Center
1215 W. Lewis Street • Pasco, Washington 99301
Sarah Thornton, Assistant Superintendent of Legal and Business Services
(509) 546-2880 • FAX (509) 543-6721
Jacob B. Gonzalez I Director
Community & Economic Development
525 N. 3`d Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
gonzalezib@pasco-wa.sov
RE: Jubilee Foundation — Request for Deferred Payment of School Impact Fees
Parcel No. 113882042 13209 E. A Street
Application No. B23-2895
Dear Mr. Gonzalez:
We are in receipt of the City of Pasco's request for comment on the proposed deferred payment of
school impact fees for the above -referenced multi -family project (the "Project"), which we understand
includes a total of 120 dwelling units. Our understanding is that the City of Pasco would process the
deferred payment request consistent with the terms of PMC 3.40.070(2), and that the timing of
payment of the deferred fees will be due consistent with PMC 3.40.070(2)(b).
Based on the specific project details and our analysis of capacity projections at the schools that will
serve the Project, the District is not opposed to the proposed concept of allowing the Project to defer
payment of required school impact fees, However, we do not think that the City's current code
provisions authorize the deferred payment option for multi -family development. Specifically, PMC
3.40.070(2), which provides the legal framework and authority for deferred payment of fees exclusively
includes single-family residences within its reach. We are concerned about arbitrary application of the
code provisions and resulting challenges, particularly if there is an attempted departure from any of the
safeguards that apply to the deferred payment. Our concern is highlighted in that this Project is the
second project in six months to request deferral of multi -family fees. As such, we prefer that the City
amend its code to expressly include multi -family residences within the scope of PMC 3.40.070(2) to
ensure uniformity of application of all provisions therein. Our support for this amendment reflects our
agreement with the need for additional multi -family housing in our community and our shared desire to
facilitate that delivery in a manner that does not compromise necessary public infrastructure.
Please provide the District with a copy of the recorded lien for this deferral request.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments on the Project request, and that the City's
code incorporates provisions for District input on similar requests. Specific factual circumstances related
to proposals will be critical to allow the District to review potential capacity constraints and challenges
that may result with a particular request. With this review, we can provide the City with an informed
analysis that best addresses the needs of our students and our shared community.
The Pasco School District appreciates the continued opportunity to work collaboratively with the City of
Pasco to ensure that new residential development contributes to the costs of the school capacity
needed to serve the development and relieve additional burdens on our shared taxpayers.
Submitted by,
Sarah Thornton
Assistant Superintendent of Legal and Business Services