(1) In addition to the methods of challenging an impact fee under Section 11-36a-701, a specified public agency may require a local political subdivision or private entity to participate in mediation of any applicable impact fee.
(2) To require mediation, the specified public agency shall submit a written request for mediation to the local political subdivision or private entity.
(3) The specified public agency may submit a request for mediation under this section at any time, but no later than 30 days after the day on which an impact fee is paid.
(4) Upon the submission of a request for mediation under this section, the local political subdivision or private entity shall:
(a) cooperate with the specified public agency to select a mediator; and
(b) participate in the mediation process.