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Published on: 8/12/2008
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Tom Dansie, director of community development, said the increase of 63 percent would take affect in 90 days after the meeting if the proposed rate increase is approved by the council.
Dansie said the proposed fee would increase the cost of a water hook-up for a single-family home from $3,725 to $6,060.
A culinary water master plan completed last year shows that the town has trouble maintaining water pressure, and a minimum standard is required by state law in higher elevations.
Dansie said those areas where water pressure is deficient are also the areas slated for development.
The town also needs additional water storage for fire flows.
To meet state requirements, Dansie said a new water tank at a higher elevation is needed and would cost $2.9 million.
A grant of $768,800 has been obtained to help with the new tank as well as a low-interest loan from the Division of Drinking Water.The town is contributing 10 percent up front.
The higher impact fee, if passed, will only impact new homes with the exception of the Redhawk affordable housing development.
Dansie said the higher impact fees would be deferred on those affordable homes for 25 years until the homes are sold.
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