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Commission approves minimum $200 commercial electrical permit fee to mirror county ordinance
Summary
The commission voted to set commercial and industrial electrical permit fees at 1.3% of the contract price with a $200 minimum and $75 for additional inspections, aligning city fees with Simpson County's action.
John Chandler, Simpson County building official, told the commission the county had voted to set commercial and industrial electrical-permit fees at 1.3% of the electrical contract price, with a $200 minimum and $75 for any additional inspections. Chandler said the change responded to an instance where the 1.3% calculation would have produced a de minimis permit fee.
City commissioners moved to mirror the county's approach so city ordinances and county rules would match. Commissioner Powell made the motion; Commissioner Stewart seconded. The mayor called for a vote and the motion carried.
Why it matters: The change prevents commercial electrical permits from generating negligible fees on small contract values and standardizes inspection-trip charges; city staff said the minimum will better cover staff time for inspections and paperwork.
What was approved: Setting commercial and industrial electrical permits at 1.3% of contract price with a $200 minimum and $75 per additional inspection. City staff said the fee structure applies to residential permits the same way for additional inspections.
Implementation: Staff was directed to coordinate with county staff so city and county ordinances match and to draft ordinance language.
No roll-call tally was recorded in the minutes; the motion was announced carried by voice vote.
