County reduces building permit fees 50% for two Monte Vista projects
The Rio Grande County Board of Commissioners approved a 50% reduction in County building permit fees for the Cobblestone Hotel and Modern West Homes projects after the Building Department said third‑party reviewers were handling inspections. The action was moved by Commissioner Gene Glover and seconded by Commissioner Scott Deacon and carried at the July 9 meeting.
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Randy Kern, Building Department, reported that business was "steady in June" and told the Board two large Monte Vista projects were using third‑party agents for reviews and inspections. Because of the reduced county involvement, Kern recommended cutting County building permit fees by 50% for the Cobblestone Hotel and Modern West Homes projects; Commissioner Gene Glover moved the reduction, Commissioner Scott Deacon seconded, and the motion carried.
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