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Assessments Fees

User Charges". Service fee: prices based on direct consumption of service (usually per unit)Platt: utility feeUtah water utility caseAuthority?Constitution (service to inhabitants at reasonable rate); statute (service to non-residents where surplus)Court: reasonable" costs taking into acco

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Assessments Fees

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    1. Assessments & Fees Special Assessments: basics Levy upon property Receiving “special” benefit At level tied fairly & reasonably to benefits received No more than actual cost No more than “special benefit” Common uses: sidewalks, curb & gutter, water & sewer Key questions Benefit: General v. special? Amount? Costs: apportionment among properties? Special assessment v. unauthorized tax?

    2. “User Charges” Service fee: prices based on direct consumption of service (usually per unit) Platt: utility fee Utah water utility case Authority? Constitution (service to inhabitants at reasonable rate); statute (service to non-residents where surplus) Court: “reasonable” costs taking into account differences

    3. Regulatory Fees Regulatory fee: levy to recoup costs associated with special burdens Homebuilders: authority, relationship to burden, fee or tax? “Impact fees”

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