Commissioners consider impact‑fee study but staff warn state limits on permit fees
Staff proposed a non‑ad valorem assessment and an impact‑fee study (estimated $50,000–$75,000) to identify alternative revenue sources; Heidi cautioned that Florida law (House Bill 399) restricts how local governments charge certain permit and fee structures.
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Heidi proposed commissioning a non‑ad valorem assessment and an impact‑fee study to explore alternative revenue sources such as storm‑water, road and parks impact fees for new development. She said firms that perform these studies typically charge in the $50,000–$75,000 range and that the study would identify where new development could reasonably bear incremental costs.
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