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Wilmar adopts higher school facility fees on new development

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Excerpt from Wilmar BOE Minutes for October 28, 2026 for Wilmar adopts higher school facility fees on new…
Official source excerpt: Wilmar BOE Minutes for October 28, 2026; editorial caption by Our School Board · source-evidence

What happened

The board adopted higher statutory school facility fees for new residential and commercial or industrial development. The approved rates are $5.38 per square foot for residential projects and $0.87 per square foot for commercial or industrial projects, effective as provided by law.

Why it matters to families

The adopted rates increase fees charged on new development, providing more funding for school facilities while raising development costs.

The evidence

October 28, 2026 board minutes state that the board adopted Resolution 2627-6 and related findings, setting statutory school facility fees at $5.38 per square foot for residential development and $0.87 per square foot for commercial or industrial development, with the increases effective as provided by law. The motion carried 4-0.

The source

Wilmar BOE Minutes for October 28, 2026

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