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Clay County commissioners weigh new impact‑fee ordinance to fund jails, fire stations, parks and libraries
Summary
Staff and Willdan presented a draft impact‑fee study proposing fees for jails, fire and rescue, law enforcement, parks and library/cultural facilities; commissioners debated collection timing, municipal participation, exemptions for owner‑builders and possible subsidies.
County staff and consultants from Willdan presented a draft impact‑fee study on Oct. 11 that proposed a fee schedule to fund government/jail facilities, fire and rescue, law enforcement, parks and library/cultural facilities through fees charged on new development.
Carlos Villareal, a principal at Willdan, explained the methodology and said the study used a mix of existing‑inventory and system‑plan approaches to calculate fees and a 2045 planning horizon. “Impact fees are a one‑time charge typically imposed at the building permit stage, to…
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