Scott ThorpeNov 26, 20123 minPolice Station SizingThose of you with your own in-house police departments have sworn officers (henceforth “officers”) and police department space for them...
Rick KermerOct 22, 20123 minWhat do I want to pay for? That is the QuestionThere is a favorite game being played today called “Catch the Fee that’s Really a Tax.” This game is played by many well-intentioned...
Eric JohnsonSep 16, 20122 minFee Services and the Private Sector ModelOften times during public hearings a Council member will opine that fees are the same as taxes. I then feel the need to offer a...
Scott ThorpeJun 11, 20125 minJust How Scary is One Attached Dwelling Unit?I have been completed over one hundred Development Impact Fee Calculation (DIF) studies since 1987 (a quarter of a century, yikes!). ...