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Resident urges Brazos County to adopt impact fees to offset growth costs
5579566 · August 13, 2025
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Summary
Chris Barnes told the Commissioners Court that growth drives capital needs and urged the county to consider impact fees to shift costs of development to those creating demand.
Chris Barnes, a Precinct 2 resident, urged the Brazos County Commissioners Court on Aug. 12 to consider adopting impact fees so new development helps pay for the capital costs it produces.
Barnes told the court that population growth creates additional needs for deputies, jail space, fire stations, water capacity and roads. “I think there's no disagreement with this statement that growth…
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