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Jonesboro council approves $59,000 study to examine impact fees citywide
Summary
The Jonesboro City Council voted to contract with DTA to conduct a citywide impact-fee study at an estimated cost of $59,000, after a public discussion that included concerns that fees could raise housing costs and statutory limits on how collected fees may be used.
The Jonesboro City Council on Monday approved a resolution to contract with consulting firm DTA to perform a citywide study of development impact fees, a step supporters said is needed to determine whether, where and how such fees should be applied.
The council passed Resolution 24-186, which authorizes the city to “contract with DTA for a citywide impact fee study” and authorizes the impact fee review committee and staff to finalize contract and administrative tasks. The resolution states the committee unanimously recommended DTA’s proposal following a December 2024 meeting. The project cost identified in the meeting was $59,000.
The study will examine potential impact fees tied to new development and identify uses for fee revenue, such as public safety, drainage and parks, according to council…
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