Flagler Beach City Commission approves temporary 50% fee reduction on building permits

The City of Flagler Beach held a Regular Commission Meeting on April 25, 2025, where a significant resolution regarding building permit fees was approved. The meeting focused on Resolution 2025-43, which aims to temporarily reduce certain building permit fees by 50%. This reduction is retroactive to April 1 and will remain in effect until September 30, 2025.

City Manager provided context for the resolution, explaining that the city has exceeded the allowable balance for building department fees as mandated by state statute for the past two years. If this trend continues into a third year, the city could face increased scrutiny. The temporary fee reduction is intended to address this issue while allowing the city to assess its building department projects and expenditures.

The resolution received unanimous support from the commissioners, passing with a 5-0 vote. Following the approval, the commission opened the floor for public comments, but no comments were made.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to monitor the situation and determine any necessary long-term actions regarding building department fees as the fiscal year progresses.