HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-07-19 Public Comment - K. Silvestri - Building FeesFrom:agenda@bozeman.net
To:Agenda
Subject:Thank you for your public comment.
Date:Sunday, April 07, 2019 11:54:07 AM
A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted.
Form Name:Public Comment Form
Date & Time:04/07/2019 11:53 AM
Response #:199
Submitter ID:16783
IP address:174.45.249.191
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Public comment may be submitted via the form below, or by any of the following options.
Public comment may also be given at any public meeting.
Email:
agenda@bozeman.net
Mail to:
Attn: City Commission
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771
In-person delivery to:
Attn: City Commission
City Clerk's Office
City Hall, Suite 202
121 N. Rouse Ave.
Bozeman, MT
First Name Ken
Last Name Silvestri
Email Address kenneth.silvestri.bzn@gmail.com
Phone Number 928-607-0816
Comments
Dear Commissioners,
I recently read the article in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, "Bozeman leaders update building fees, big jump
for the average home." While I get the need to increase fees to pay for growth related to infrastructure,
increasing fees on single-family homes in the 1400-1500 square foot range will just make those homes even
more out of reach for middle-income residents such as myself. Why not increase the fees significantly more
for 2,000+ square feet, $500k+ homes so that builders are encouraged to build more starter homes.
As a working professional who has lived here for 5 years, I am considering moving away because home
prices are not within my reach anymore and buying a home would put me at significant financial risk. I am
one of the "lucky" ones with a $37k down payment and a relatively higher income for Bozeman, yet still can
barely afford a home.
Thank you for your time.
Ken Silvestri
Thank you,
City Of Bozeman
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