Thank you for the analysis on impact fees and reminder on Home Rule. I would add that Home Rule is also the reason why cities can annex with no say from counties. Annexation reform can only take place in Columbia and is very much needed - especially since the 100% method is being abused by developers and they are putting in dense housing before the infrastructure can catch up. This is causing the county taxpayer to pay for infrastructure like sewer and schools while the city gets the impact fees (if implemented). It's not efficient government and the developers are profiting while the taxpayers underwrite their profits. Change is needed.
Excellent analysis. Looking forward to our meeting on Tuesday when County Council and its Planning Commission can continue to break the myths surrounding impact fees and development.
Thank you for the analysis on impact fees and reminder on Home Rule. I would add that Home Rule is also the reason why cities can annex with no say from counties. Annexation reform can only take place in Columbia and is very much needed - especially since the 100% method is being abused by developers and they are putting in dense housing before the infrastructure can catch up. This is causing the county taxpayer to pay for infrastructure like sewer and schools while the city gets the impact fees (if implemented). It's not efficient government and the developers are profiting while the taxpayers underwrite their profits. Change is needed.
Agreed!
Excellent analysis. Looking forward to our meeting on Tuesday when County Council and its Planning Commission can continue to break the myths surrounding impact fees and development.
thank you for provding details on impact fees. I am all for those adding to service burden also bairing % of those costs.....