Council debates fire-suppression connection fee, tables change and requests updated cost study
After extended debate over a $28,000 fire-suppression connection fee and whether it constitutes double taxation or a proper proportional buy-in under Idaho Code, the council voted 3'1 to table changes and directed staff to seek recalculation from Keller & Associates for the upcoming fee-schedule resolution.
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Council held a lengthy discussion on the fire-suppression connection fee (previously set at $28,000) and whether the methodology for the buy-in amount remains appropriate. Councilmembers arguing against the fee said charging a large, one-time connection could discourage business and amounted to "double taxation" because other taxing districts exist; those defending the fee cited Idaho Code (Title 63) and engineering valuation supporting the current level.
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