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Council advances parks impact fee over developer objections; first reading passes
Summary
Council passed Ordinance 35-20-24 on first reading to establish a parks and recreation impact fee charged to new development, after a lengthy presentation by consultants and critical public comments from builders and residents who warned the fee will be passed to consumers.
The West Lafayette City Council on Oct. 7 moved forward on Ordinance 35-20-24, an ordinance establishing a parks and recreation impact fee charged to new development. The ordinance passed on a first reading with an 8–1 recorded vote (one abstention).
Tricia McClellan, consultant with REA in conjunction with Baker Tilly, summarized the framework: "These are fees that are assessed to new developments. So they are paid at the time that a building permit is pulled." She explained state law limits impact fees to capital improvements required…
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