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Council discusses park impact fee change, splash-pad costs and electric-rate risk in budget review
Summary
Council reviewed a shift to per-square-foot park impact fees to meet state law, examined splash-pad operating-cost estimates of $5,000–$10,000 annually, and noted a Benton REA 10% rate increase that may affect utility projections.
During the budget workshop, Chair explained the city adjusted park impact fees to a per-square-foot basis to comply with state law rather than attempting to calculate fees by bedroom count. “We27ve come in into compliance with the state law where we27ve adjusted it to a per square foot,” Chair said, adding consultants recommended the approach to avoid disputes over bedroom counts.
Council members also asked about operating costs for a planned…
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