Ever since Rifle opted in 2019 to continue to waive certain development fees in order to spur growth, developers have saved about $347,063, according to the city.
A portion of those funds, according to the city, usually in turn are given to the parks and recreation department.
Rifle City Council on Wednesday approved to once again extend the waiver fee until April 2021 in order to help avoid hindrances upon any development currently taking place.
“We have seen our lumber costs build up significantly as a result of COVID,” developer Hal Hultquist told city councilors. “We’ve seen delays in the delivery of components that built these units… Quite frankly, we’re running behind as scheduled right now.”