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Board discusses water-district permit increases and builder concerns
Summary
Trustees raised concerns about recent water-district permit-fee increases and their effect on builders; at least one trustee noted builders may face large deposits ('you gotta put out $40,000').
Trustees described conversations with the water district after the district raised permit and connection fees. The chair reported outreach to builders and surrounding areas found similar fee changes; trustees plan to convene a meeting with builders and the water district to explore options.
During discussion a trustee noted that builders could be required to post substantial deposits: "You gotta put out $40,000," and acknowledged many smaller builders might not have those funds. The board agreed to follow up with the water district and local contractors to determine whether fees or deposit practices can be adjusted or phased to limit hardship for small builders.
