Board declines individual impact‑fee waiver, cites equity and precedent concerns
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After discussion and a motion, the Nassau County School Board voted not to waive an individual impact fee request, citing concern that granting a single exemption would set a precedent and require similar waivers for others.
The Nassau County School Board voted on Aug. 14 not to grant an individual request to waive impact fees for a private applicant, with members stressing concerns about fairness and precedent.
Superintendent Kathy Burns recommended the board consider the request but later advised the board it should not waive the fee, saying such waivers could require similar treatment for others under the interlocal agreement. "I recommend that the board do not waive this impact fee," Superintendent Burns said when the item returned to the agenda.
Board members expressed sympathy for the individual applicant but also noted legal and equity concerns. One board member said granting a single waiver would be a "slippery slope" and could create expectations that would be difficult to manage administratively; the member noted the board must be equitable under the law.
A motion to deny the waiver was seconded and carried by voice vote.