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Opa-locka Commission scales back public-private partnership review fee after contentious debate
Summary
After a lengthy exchange over consultant costs and fairness to small developers, the Opa-locka Commission voted 3-1 on first reading to lower its unsolicited public-private partnership review fee from $50,000 to $25,000 while keeping language that allows the city to request additional documented costs as needed.
The Opa-locka City Commission on Dec. 10 voted 3-1 on first reading to reduce the city’s fee for reviewing unsolicited public-private partnership (P3) proposals to a total of $25,000 (a $5,000 initial application fee plus a $20,000 detailed-review fee). Commissioner Bass cast the lone No vote.
Supporters said the change is intended to make Opa-locka more competitive for investment; Commissioner Santiago argued the original $50,000 figure deterred potential partners and asked for a lower, more standard…
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