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areas into larger areas, it is significantly easier to identify projects to spend collected impact fees. Ultimately, the number of benefit districts can be tailored to meet the needs of each government body and community population that adopts an impact fee ordinance. : Question 4. In other areas, who does the actual work for infrastructural improvements, the government or the developer? Which do you recommend? Response: Circumstances often dictate who will actually construct infrastructure improvements. Frequently, developers will construct improvements when they have been required to do so as part of the entitlement process, and then dedicate the improvements to the County. If the project is being constructed as part of a County initiative to implement a CIP project, then the County must follow legal bidding requirements, and although a private sector company might be constructing the improvements, it is the government that actually funds the project and determines scheduling. Perhaps, we can also look forward to more collaborative efforts where government, private and community partnerships are developed to construct needed infrastructure improvements. : Question 5. Kaloko paid for its own roads, water, and power lines in the early 1970’s. To what extent would Kaloko be fee-exempt today? Response: Individuals who build new homes at Kaloko after an impact fee ordinance is adopted will be required to pay impact fees. : Question 6. How many houses have been built by anyone in Hawaii County in the last 10 years that are “affordable?” Response: Presently, data is not available to answer this question. However, in the past, most developers paid in lieu fees to meet affordable housing requirements. About a year ago, the Hawaii County Code, Chapter 11, Affordable Housing, was amended to include affordable housing requirements which increased the per unit contributions required by developers. These new regulations should lead to the actual construction of affordable housing for residents. : Question 7. Can impact fees be applied to the following: Potable water systems (wells and distributions systems); youth centers/facilities; open space land (shoreline property for parks)? Response: Impact fees can be used for youth centers/facilities and the purchase of open space to be used for parks. Impact fees cannot be applied to potable water systems, unless a water impact fee is adopted by Public Meeting Questions and AnswersPage 5 August 15 & 16, 2006