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Commissioners press for growth analysis, budget scenarios and printed impact‑fee study before decisions on new fees
Summary
At the Aug. 4 meeting commissioners said they want the completed growth analysis, printed study materials, and 5% and 10% budget‑reduction scenarios (excluding public safety) before considering impact‑fee proposals or major budget changes.
WAKULLA COUNTY, Fla. — County commissioners used the Aug. 4 meeting to press staff and consultants for detailed data before any decision on impact fees or major budget changes. Commissioners asked for printed study materials, requested 5% and 10% budget reduction scenarios (excluding public safety), and received an explanation of how the property‑tax rollback rate treats new construction.
Commissioner Ballard asked staff for a 10% and a 5% “across‑the‑board” scenario excluding public safety so the board could see the effects on department budgets. “Humor me,” Ballard said. Staff agreed to provide those figures and to show hypotheticals for departments that…
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