Polson City Commissioners discuss impact fees
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POLSON — A resolution to reset impact fees was on the agenda at the April 7 Polson City Commissioner meeting.
In 2013, the commission passed Resolution 1027, which reduced impact fees by 80 percent as a means of stimulating new building and growth.
All new developments within the city limits will pay impact fees, according to the city’s website at www.cityofpolson.com. These fees are designed to assist in providing funds necessary to meet demands created by new development.
For example, impact fees for a single detached family dwelling are: parks - $1,020; water - $3,310; sanitary sewer system - $1,531; fire - $971; and a 5 percent administration fee of $342 for a total of $7,174. With the 80 percent reduction of $5,739, impact fees are currently $1,435.
In October 2013 the commissioners asked that impact fees be reviewed and a city manager recommendation be brought to them in the spring.
City Manager Mark Shrives noted that the Kalispell Regional Medical Center clinic’s impact fees would have been $79,153, but they took advantage of the lower fees and paid $15,830.
At 100 percent impact fees, O’Reilly’s would have paid $19,831 but with an 80 percent reduction, the tab was $3,966.
The commissioners voted to table the agenda item to reset impact fees and asked Shrives to bring more information to the next meeting.
In other business, the commission approved Resolution No. 1058 for budget amendments for city accounts.
Before the commission meeting, Paul Anderson, engineer from Anderson Montgomery, presented information on the upcoming water and sewer project.
The commission’s next regularly scheduled meeting will be April 21 at 7 p.m.
