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Triangle Community Coalition (TCC) News

Impact fees to increase in Raleigh and Cary; Durham may follow
Against the backdrop of a slowing national and local economy, Cary is considering raising its water and sewer impact fees to pay for long-term capital improvement projects.  One proposal being discussed would double the fee paid by a new homeowner. For example, for a 3,800 square foot home, a homeowner would pay approximately $10,000 in water and sewer tap fees. 

In Raleigh , impact fees are also expected to double. New homeowners would pay approximately $2,500 in fees. Commercial and office owners would also see fees increase. 

Likewise, Durham officials have been pressing for higher transportation impact fees.  Late last year, Durham planners presented a study showing the need to significantly increase the fees for all types of developments.

All proposed increases must first go before the public before final action by elected officials. TCC will continue to monitor these jurisdictions and proposals. Meanwhile, contact Chris Sinclair at rcsinclair@tricc.org for additional information.

Take TCC’s Durham and Raleigh surveys
Two years ago, the Triangle Community Coalition (TCC) initiated a dialogue with elected leaders in Raleigh and Durham about challenges associated with the development

approval process. Since then, both Raleigh and Durham governments have made changes to the development approval process. TCC now wants to gauge these changes with another member survey.  

If you have not already done so, complete either or both of the surveys depending on your experiences athttp://www.tricc.org/mem4724/RalDev2007/RaleighDevFollow2007b.htm to access the Durham survey or http://www.tricc.org/mem4724/RalDev2007/RaleighDevFollow2007b.htm to access the Raleigh survey.

For a password and user name to access the surveys, contact Charlene Logan at charlenel@rrar.com.

TCC adopts new strategic plan
In December, the Triangle Community Coalition (TCC) Board of Directors met and voted on a two-year strategic plan for the organization. The plan, entitled "New Day, New Challenges," maps out a new direction for the group over the next two years. For more information, contact Chris Sinclair at rcsinclair@tricc.org.

Movers & Shakers
TCAR Administrator Kim Brennan, Aministrative Assistant Maggie Rogers and guests recently celebrate at a breakfast in honor of the grand opening of TCAR's new offices at Perimeter Park in Morrisville.	Chris Sinclair and Charlene Logan celebrate in January at a breakfast in honor of the grand opening of the Triangle Community Coalition’s new offices at Perimeter Park in Morrisville.

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