Mayfield council adopts new impact fees for roads and parks; water connection fee noted

The Mayfield Town Council voted to adopt proposed impact fees for new residential development after a presentation by staff and a period of discussion. Staff presented proposed per-dwelling impact fees of $1,709.43 for roads and $3,002.81 for parks and open space; the council discussed how those fees, together with a water connection charge, would affect a typical new-home cost and the town's long-term funding for infrastructure.

Catherine (Mayor) and Jack (councilmember) voiced affirmative votes during the roll call; the motion was announced as approved. Council discussion before the vote centered on ensuring that new growth pays for associated infrastructure while noting the potential cost advantage the town might have compared with neighboring jurisdictions. Members debated whether the proposed fees were low relative to other nearby towns and whether lowered fees would need a new engineering study.

Staff said a separate water connection fee of about $5,000 would apply on top of the impact fees, and the combined new-home cost using the proposed figures was presented to the council as roughly $10,001.42 (impact fees) plus the connection fee. Some councilmembers said impact-fee proceeds would only modestly cover future park and road construction if growth continues at projected levels, and others noted the importance of building a reserve so existing taxpayers are not shouldered with the full cost of new infrastructure.

Votes at a glance

- Impact fees (roads $1,709.43 per dwelling; parks/open space $3,002.81 per dwelling): motion to approve carried (recorded ayes: Catherine; Jack). Full roll-call tally not specified in transcript; outcome: approved. - Water connection fee (meter connection): staff noted a typical connection fee of about $5,000; the council discussed the combined total when added to impact fees. - Invoice registry (Uniform Invoice Register 8/14/2025 to 9/10/2025): motion to approve carried (vote recorded as approved; detailed roll call not specified in transcript). - Approval of council minutes (Mayfield Town minutes dated Aug. 13): motion to approve carried (vote recorded as approved; detailed roll call not specified in transcript).

Ending

Councilmembers instructed staff to provide supporting documentation for the impact-fee schedule and a bill-of-information on impact-fee calculations; staff said they would return with the necessary materials. The council scheduled related fiscal items (audit, proposed changes to investment of town funds) for future meetings.