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Hot debate over the impact of a fee proposal

by Sito Negron

Hot debate over the impact of a fee proposal

The long-simmering issue of impact fees is back in force, with a full-house presentation at City Hall last week, a resolution in support from the Public Service Board this morning, and a City Council briefing scheduled for next week.

Posted on October 8, 2008

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