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Public Water Impact Fee Regulatory Update in Wisconsin

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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has issued a regulatory update to Chapter 198, imposing a public water impact fee on development in specific areas of the state. The fee, $1,528 per Residential Equivalent Unit (REU), is adjusted to account for capital recovery credits outlined in a report. The credits will continue to be adjusted annually, with a phase-out schedule detailed in attachments to the chapter.

Key Takeaways:

  • A public water impact fee of $1,528 per REU is imposed on development in designated areas, effective with the chapter's effective date.
  • The fee is adjusted annually to account for capital recovery credits, with credits totaling $226, $186, and $152 per REU for 1998, 1999, and 2000, respectively.
  • Credits will continue to be adjusted each year according to Attachments A, B, and C, with phase-out schedules outlined.
  • The public water impact fee applies to new development, modifications, and additions, as well as installations of larger water meters.
  • Development in areas currently outside the City of Lodi will be subject to the fee when annexed to the city.
  • Attachments A, B, and C detail the phase-out of credits, which are included at the end of the chapter.

Statistics:

  • Public water impact fee: $1,528 per REU
  • Credits for 1998: $226 per REU
  • Credits for 1999: $186 per REU
  • Credits for 2000: $152 per REU
  • Total credits: adjusted annually according to Attachments A, B, and C

Sources:

  • [1] Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, Chapter 198. Impact Fees SS 198-10.
  • [2] Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, Attachments A, B, and C.

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