Decatur adopts updated fee schedule, effective Oct. 1, with changes from cemetery to utility fees

Sep 28, 2026

Council approved Ordinance 2026‑09‑29 replacing the city's fee schedule with 22 changes — including higher columbarium fees and adjustments to development, plan‑review and utility fees — effective Oct. 1 to align with FY 2027.

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The Decatur City Council voted Sept. 28 to adopt Ordinance 2026‑09‑29, replacing the city's schedule of fees with 22 updates spanning administrative charges, development review, cemetery fees and utility rates. The ordinance, approved in a motion by Melinda and seconded by Will, will take effect Oct. 1 to align with fiscal year 2027.

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