Monopolies cannot exist without government assistance. In Tuckeseigee, water impact fees became astronomical for large users. New school construction, bogged down by statutory guidelines, sat on a water allocation that racked up fees before the school could be occupied. The schools whined.
[Tuckeseigee Water and Sewer Authority] Director Dan Harbaugh wants to allow more time for big projects and government construction. He has proposed revisions that would grant construction time based on the size and complexity of the project. Government construction of 10,001 square feet or more would receive up to 610 days; large commercial developments of the same size up to 455 days. Additionally, weather delays would be worked in.
The TWSA is considering rewriting their policy, but board member Nick Breedlove isn’t high on rewriting retroactive policy for a single customer.
