Park fees charged on new single family homes are increasing 113 percent.

The fees — that haven’t been raised in a decade — are projected at build-out of 9,689 more single housing units and 10,485 more multiple family units in Manteca — to raise $551.7 million.

Of that, $266.1 million will go toward the $425 million price tag of identified community and recreation facilities. The balance will go to community parks.

Growth, under state law, can only be charged fees for their share of the identified needs.

New homes, as an example, are assessed fees when building permits are issued that cover 100 percent of a new neighborhood park to serve their neighborhood.

Only a pro-rated share can be collected from growth for community parks and recreation facilities which is $266.1 million

The city needs to come up with ways to secure the rest of the money. That amount is just over $159 million.

Tuesday’s action by the Manteca City Council increased the park fees on new:

*single family homes from $3.99 per square foot to $8.51 for a jump of 113 percent.

*multiple family units from $5.57 to $13.48 per square foot for a jump of 142 percent.

The city has secured a $1 million federal earmark through the efforts of Congressman Josh Harder to cover some of the cost of building a community center.

That, as well as bonding against Measure Q tax receipts, are examples of how the city is seeking to secure funds to wed with the growth fees.

Among the $425 million in community park and recreation facilities the city has identified it will be pursuing is:

*$5.1 million for Northgate Park sports and playground improvements.

*$550,000 for an outdoor fitness center at Woodward Park.

*$18.3 million to convert the Morezone baseball field into an events center.

*$6.5 million to convert the Marion Elliott Park baseball field into a pickleball complex as well as additional parking.

*$12 million for eight tennis courts at Woodward Park.

*$31.9 million for a second senior center.

*$12.5 million for Spreckels Park and BMX track upgrades.

*$23 million for a community center.

*$177 million to develop land for community and specialty recreation parks.

*$26 million to buy the land for community parks and specialty recreation parks.

*$140 million to develop a new community park in north Manteca.

To contact Dennis Wyatt, email dwyatt@mantecabulletin.com