Reflecting Raleigh Cost of Growth Analysis

2026-11-03

The City of Raleigh ( COR ) is solicitating proposals from one or more firm ( s ) with which to contract for the completion of a citywide fiscal impact analysis . The specific components desired are : 1 . Evaluate and compare the net fiscal impact of three ( 3 ) citywide development scenarios ; 2 . Provide a methodology and tool ( s ) for calculating the incremental cost of service based on location and development pattern to better inform annexation and rezoning decisions ; 3 . Evaluate capital and operational costs associated with achieving level - of - service ( LOS ) standards , anticipated population growth , and land development . Scope of Work The City of Raleigh has outlined the following priority outcomes for this study . Each proposer should present their recommended approach to achieving and / or exceeding these outcomes . To inform Raleigh ’ s future growth strategy , staff are seeking professional services to complete a citywide fiscal impact analysis . The specific components desired are : 1 . Evaluate and compare the net fiscal impact of three ( 3 ) citywide development scenarios ; 2 . Provide a methodology and tool ( s ) for calculating the incremental cost of service based on location and development pattern to better inform annexation and rezoning decisions ; 3 . Evaluate capital and operational costs associated with achieving level - of - service ( LOS ) standards , anticipated population growth , and land development . Task 1 : Preliminary Research & Analysis A review of best practices , and an assessment of existing conditions and anticipated growth are required to ground the analysis for future deliverables . For this task , the consultant shall prepare a written report that reviews the City ’ s current approach to service delivery , capital planning , and financing , documents current practices and standards , summarizes best practices in the field , and establishes guiding principles related to the policy issues . This task will require the consultant to meet with staff from several relevant departments to understand current approaches and tools used by the City . The report shall address , at minimum , the following topics : 1 . Best practices and emerging issues a . Guiding principles , best practices , and up to four ( 4 ) peer city approaches to long - term operational and capital planning b . Emerging issues , such as land availability , demographic changes in existing areas , redevelopment and infill , urban development , change in development scale or form , and areas designated for conservation or otherwise protected . c . Policy concerns and opportunities d . Identification of preferred data and methodology for population projections 2 . Service delivery a . Review of key City general fund departments ’ current approach to service delivery and capital planning based on information provided by staff . Enterprise - funded services shall be excluded from this analysis . Review should include an assessment of operational , adopted , and / or aspirational service standards . Key departments are the following : i . Transportation ii . Parks , Recreation , and Cultural Resources iii . Police iv . Fire b . Key supporting departments to interview / coordinate with include : Budget , Finance , and Engineering Services . c . Key enterprise - funded departments to interview / coordinate with include : Water and Stormwater . These will likely be largely excluded from the primary analysis , but may be incorporated to some extent due to the potential impact of growth patterns on their future maintenance costs .

North Carolina

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