Development Review and Inspection Cost of Service/Fee Analysis

The City of Ridgefield, WA, has awarded a contract to Exigy Consulting to perform a cost of service/fee analysis study for the development review and inspection functions within the Community Development and Public Works departments. The study will cover land use, building, engineering, and inspection services, and will include determining the cost of providing development review and inspection services, building a fee structure, performing a comprehensive reserves analysis, and comparing current and proposed fees with comparable jurisdictions. The contract has a term of 7 months, from August 12, 2024, to February 28, 2025, and the total project budget is $52,500. • The scope of work includes determining the cost of service, constructing a full cost recovery fee structure, performing a comprehensive reserves analysis, and providing a peer review of time data collection methods. • The contract requires Exigy Consulting to submit progress vouchers to the City once per month during the progress of the work for payment for project completed to date. • The City reserves the right to require Exigy Consulting to correct any submitted or paid erroneous invoices according to the rates set forth in the contract. • The contract includes provisions for termination, indemnity, and intellectual property, and requires Exigy Consulting to defend, indemnify, and hold the City harmless from any and all liability arising out of or in connection with the performance of services under the contract.