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Yucaipa‑Calimesa trustees approve higher developer and CFD fees to fund facilities
Summary
Trustees voted unanimously June 18 to accept proposed increases to developer level‑one fees and Community Facilities District No.1 charges; board materials and staff said the funds will be used for modular classrooms, roofing and other capital projects tied to anticipated enrollment growth.
The Yucaipa‑Calimesa Joint Unified School District board voted unanimously June 18 to approve increases to developer fees and charges tied to Community Facilities District (CFD) No.1, an existing voter‑approved special tax.
A district presenter identified in the record as "Dr Freeman" explained the two fee types: state‑authorized level‑one developer fees (intended strictly for anticipated student growth) and the CFD No.1 special tax (a voter‑approved levy with broader permitted uses such as construction, rehabilitation and equipment). The presenter said the district’s current level‑one rate is $3.79 per square foot and noted the statutory allowable increase to $5.17 per square foot; CFD fees include both a one‑time square‑foot charge and an annual tax component tied to county engineering news‑indexing.
Using a 2,000‑square‑foot home as an example, the presenter showed how combining level‑one and CFD charges yields a one‑time developer fee in the tens of thousands plus a small annual tax for up to 25 years. He said CFD funds have paid for roofing, gymnasiums, parking and other campus upgrades and are more flexible than level‑one fees for modernization projects.
Board members asked about enrollment projections and modular classroom costs. The presenter estimated upcoming infill projects could add 100–200 students, and said 10 modular classrooms (portable units) are estimated at about $4.4 million for purchase and installation (roughly $440,000 apiece). After discussion, Board member Debbie Miller moved to approve the increases as presented; Bob Miller seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The board’s action authorizes the district to apply the indexed CFD adjustments and to pursue the fee levels presented; staff said proceeds will be used immediately for roofing, parking, modular classroom procurement and other facility needs identified in planning documents.
The board’s approval follows a presentation explaining legal limits on the use of level‑one fees (they may only fund anticipated student growth) and the broader capital uses permitted for CFD proceeds.
