Why do existing residents pay for the infrastructure needed to build new developments? Phoenix, Albuquerque and other fast-growing areas of the United States have bridged the money gap by forcing builders to pay for new services as they grow. Why not Clark County? Why hasn't Collins made impact fees happen?

     Las Vegas Sun Editorial 10/2/07 stated that Impact fees are needed. Our view is that without impact feeds, Southern Nevada will continue for decades to experience shortages in public needs. We think they can be assessed fairly, without slowing the economy.  

     Commissioner Reid said there is a recently passed ordinance that requires builders of large projects to negotiate infrastructure contributions with the county. This sounds like Clark County  extorts as much money as possible from developers of projects here in Clark County. Could this be legal? Should this be legal?         

      Las Vegas Sun 9/30/07 - Making Builders Pay looks like a no-go

     Clark County commissioners paid $200,000 for a study that seemed to take two years about imposing impact fees in Clark County.  Now in Las Vegas Sun 10/8/07 - Housing market concerns sink impact fee proposal. Clark County Commissioners voted against imposing impact fees. Why did Collins authorize a $200,000 study and not do anything?