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West Bend commission agrees to review park impact fees as staff outlines $495,000 balance and multi‑million projections
Summary
The West Bend Park and Recreation Commission heard a staff presentation on park impact fees, including a current balance of $495,000, projections of about $3.7 million through 2032 and a 7‑year refund rule; members signaled consensus to ask staff for comparables and a recommendation to increase fees.
The West Bend Park and Recreation Commission on Jan. 29 directed staff to prepare comparables and a formal recommendation to review and likely raise the city’s park impact fees, after a staff presentation flagged two decades of unchanged rates and significant near‑term residential growth.
Staff told commissioners the city currently holds $495,000 in park acquisition/impact fees and that pending development could generate roughly $3.7 million in additional revenue between now and 2032. "I wouldn't spend $495,000 without a game plan," staff said, urging the commission to set priorities before authorizing significant expenditures.
Why it matters: impact fees must be spent on acquisition and development of new park land and…
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