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M M r fees for this; however, when we get into phase 3 of the Boulevard, he did not know exactly what that will cost and possibly we may have to do some short term borrowing. Phase 3 is the portion between the existing terminus to Barber Avenue, and the subject property is in Phase 4 immediately north of Barber Avenue. Chairman Scurlock inquired about the schedule for escalating impact fees, and Director Davis advised that the Planning Department is working on the, capital improvement element now. Chairman Scurlock realized staff is stressed to the maximum and suggested we get back to our original consultants. He pointed out that every time a unit goes up, we are falling short approximately 200 on the impact fee and that will pay for a consultant pretty quickly. Director Davis noted that the consultant is very busy also, but Chairman Scurlock believed the model is already set up and all that is needed is to substitute a new number. He asked if it is not true that the cost of building the road has increased at least 20% because of the need to pay for more R/W. Director Davis felt it definitely has and stated that they have been working on this, but noted that another factor you must take into consideration is the average trip length for someone in a particular district, i.e., his cost is predicated on average trip length and the cost to build a lane mile of road in that district. Chairman Scurlock believed we took in about one million last year in impact fees; so, with a 20% shortfall, we are losing $200,000 a year. Director Davis agreed we are losing in some districts - mainly the western districts. Commissioner Wheeler expressed concern about the expense of building roads, but was also concerned about roads cracking that are built with a soil cement base. 43 BOOK 70 m,-[185 NOV 24 1987