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Caldwell Adopts Updated Police and Fire Impact Fees to Fund Growth‑Related Facilities
Summary
Following a statutory five‑year update, the council adopted revised development impact fees for police and fire facilities; staff and consultant presentations said fees apply to new development, are limited to growth‑related capital, and must be spent within statutory timeframes.
Caldwell — The City Council adopted updated development impact fees for police and fire infrastructure after receiving a five‑year capital improvement plan and nexus study required by Idaho law.
Staff (Robin Collins) and consultant Colin McElhinney (Tischler Bice) described the methodology and statutory constraints for impact fees: they are one‑time charges on new development to pay for net new capacity (bricks‑and‑mortar facilities and apparatus with useful lives of 10 years or more), must demonstrate…
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