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Okeechobee commissioners direct staff to prepare full impact-fee ordinance after consultant presentation
Summary
After a detailed Kimley‑Horn study of parks, schools, transportation and public‑safety needs tied to new growth, commissioners signaled they want a draft ordinance set at the full calculated rates and instructed staff to prepare ordinance language and outreach steps.
The Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners directed staff to prepare an ordinance based on a consultant study that applies the full calculated impact fees for new development across the county.
Kimley‑Horn consultant Michael (Mike) [last name not specified], who led the study presentation, told the board the impact‑fee methodology follows Florida Statute 163.31801 and standard Institute of Transportation Engineers trip‑generation guidance. He said the draft schedule ties fees to the county’s current levels of service for parks, libraries, public facilities, schools, law enforcement, fire/EMS, corrections and transportation. “These are collected at the time when the building permit is issued and they are governed by Florida statute 163.31801,”…
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