Task 1: Project Initiation & Data Collection • Meet with Town staff to confirm project goals, timelines, and data sources. • Review relevant background materials, including: o Master Plan o Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) o Prior impact fee schedules o Departmental capital needs and budgets o Regional and local growth and demographic trends o Building permit data Task 2: Capital Facilities Needs Assessment • Identify service demand in facilities (Fire, Police, DPW, Recreation, Schools etc.). • Work with department heads to assess growth-related capacity needs. Task 3: Impact Fee Methodology Development • Develop a legally defensible impact fee methodology compliant with RSA 674:21. • Establish proportional allocation and service units. • Differentiate impact by land use types in a manner that is just and equitable. Task 4: Impact Fee Schedule & Documentation • Prepare draft fee schedule by category. • Provide clear justification, assumptions, and calculations. • Deliver draft report for public review. Task 5: Public Presentation & Adoption Support • Present findings to Board of Selectmen and Planning Board. • Attend public hearing and respond to feedback. Task 6: Final Report & Implementation Tools • Submit final report with supporting documentation. • Provide editable Excel tools and digital deliverables.
