WINNIPEG — City councillors have unanimously voted to put the debate on growth fees on hold.
Members of the Executive Police Committee did not set a timeline for when a report on fees should be considered.
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Dozens of people packed the small committee room earlier Wednesday.
The development community has said it has been left out of discussions concerning fees.
According to the city’s latest administrative report, proposed fees would be added to any new developments, which would potentially add $18,360 to an 1,800 sq. foot home.
The report also recommends fees be implemented by January 1, 2017.
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Developers hit out against Bowman and the fees plan, along with raising their concerns.
Vic Janzen of Homestead Manitoba also raised worries that clients and buyers will move out of the city and invest in bedroom communities.
Timeline has also been a chief worry for both developers and some councillors.
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Tim Comack of Ventura Land Company said building permits submissions would not be able to be made to the city by Jan. 1.