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Manatee County holds second public workshop on extraordinary‑circumstances impact‑fee report

3352705 · May 9, 2025
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Summary

County staff and consultant presented data they say could justify exceeding Florida'—0% statutory cap on impact‑fee increases; workshop drew limited public comment and no formal vote.

Manatee County held the second of two statutorily required public workshops on May 8 to present a supplemental report arguing "extraordinary circumstances" exist that would allow the county to exceed the 50% statutory cap on impact‑fee increases. Nicole Knapp, director of Development Services, said the workshop was narrowly focused on the extraordinary‑circumstances report and that the formal fee update will be presented later at Planning Commission and board hearings in May and June.

Benesch consultant Niegenkamp (presented as…

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