Overview of impact fees

Lake Havasu is considering impact fees:

Overview of impact fees
Proposed taxes put city in the middle of the pack
By John RudolfWednesday, December 12, 2007 9:51 PM MST

To builders and developers, it is a burdensome tax that discourages growth. To cities struggling to maintain services and infrastructure as populations swell, it represents a critical tool for generating revenue. But with impact fees now officially on the City Council's agenda, both sides will have plenty of time to debate over the next several months.

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