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Lee County LPA backs updated fire and EMS impact fees, citing new data and statutory caps
Summary
The Lee County Local Planning Agency recommended that the Board of County Commissioners move forward with amendments to fire and EMS impact fees based on a consultant study; single‑family fees would rise about 18% (from roughly $55 to $65) and some nonresidential rates are capped at a 50% statutory maximum.
The Lee County Local Planning Agency on Dec. 8 voted to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners advance amendments to the county’s land development code that update fire and emergency medical services (EMS) impact fees based on a consultant study.
Benesh consultant Nilgenkamp said the county’s population (about 836,000) and high growth in residential permitting prompted the update. "Impact fees, by definition, are a one‑time capital charge to new development," Nilgenkamp said, adding that fees "cannot be used for maintenance or operations" and must be based on recent, localized data under state law.
The study used a consumption‑based methodology that calculates the cost to add capacity (stations, vehicles, equipment), subtracts other revenue credits and…
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