The board told Beutler that charging fees for Recreation and Reforestation is allowed under state law. In the past the village did not charge them. Under Local Law No. 2 of 2004, the village will begin levying the fees.

The new Recreation Fee is $1,200 and the new Tree Reforestation Fee is $250. Both fees will be charged with each residential building permit application.
What do these fees acutally cover and why?