whistling past the graveyard
In February, School Board Chair Candy Olson considered asking the county to raise impact fees for school construction shortfalls. Last month she suggested that maybe the county to help find the $276 million for construction. Commissioner Jim Norman freaked out, not wanting to “open a can of worms” (pdf, page 34). The two groups met Tuesday, and completely avoided the subject. When asked by reporters about the situation, Norman reminded us that the county has their own buildings to build, and suggested local growth may slow. Candy Olson, presumably helping Norman keep the worms in the dark, said “We hope [enrollment] stops or levels off.” I swear that’s what the newspaper says (metro, page 6): they both decided to just hope the problem goes away.
When I apply for a loan to open a business, instead of having a business plan, I’ll be sure to tell my banker that although no one wants my products, my fingers are crossed that good stuff happens.
If you asked me, the only way I can see to manage all the costs from this incredible growth is to increase impact fees. Possibly by 2500%. I’ll have more on that discussion later. I am not finished being amazed at the quotes, and wondering how these people got to be in their positions.
Am I overreacting? Is this not outrageous?
By the way, if you go read that pdf of the BOCC meeting, and scroll down to page 38, you’ll see how Ronda Storms goes off on the school. It’s funny (of course). (yes, yes, I need to get a life)
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