June 18, 2026
The Town of Sims is updating its Utility System Development Fee analysis and fee schedule. Green Engineering was authorized to conduct a study of the statutes allowing for a fee to reserve funds for needed future repairs and improvements. The study was initiated because of the Town’s need to address the impact of new growth development in and adjacent to the Town’s present corporate limits, and to assist town with new revenues essential to offset the impact of new growth on existing internal utility facilities.
The study was completed in June and the town is required to post it for review and comments for the next 45 days starting Friday, June 19, 2026
The General Statutes call for a 45-day public comment period and public hearing. Comments should be made in writing to Town Hall via email, drop box, mail or dropped off at the drive thru window during office hours. All comments will be reviewed and given to Green Engineering, Town Administration and/or the Town Attorney for evaluation. Public comment will end at 5pm on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. We plan to schedule a public hearing for August 10, 2026 at 6pm at Sims Community Center- Main Street to discuss this fee, with a Board of Commissioners Meeting to immediately follow.
Submittals for the 45-day comment period can be made in writing by email to info@townofsimsnc.com; in writing and submitted by mail to PO Box 161, Sims, NC 27880; in writing and put in one of our two drop boxes (one to the left of the front entrance and one to the bottom right of the drive-through window); or in writing and submitted during office hours at the drive-through window. All public comments must be received by 5pm on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
A copy of the report and the basis of the proposed fee schedule of the Town of Sims to Renew the System Development Fee can be found be found by clicking this link