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Council adopts revised fee schedule after debate over liquor and fireworks charges
Summary
The Dayton City Council approved an updated fee schedule that raises several permits and license fees after staff said the increases reflect added compliance work and inflation; council discussion focused on liquor licensing, fireworks permits and equitable treatment for nonprofits.
The Dayton City Council on Jan. 14 approved an updated city fee schedule after extended discussion about liquor licensing, fireworks permits and other administrative fees.
Finance and public-safety staff explained the proposal aims to bring fees closer to the city’s cost of processing permits and to recover additional compliance work that staff now perform, including liquor compliance checks and inspection activity.…
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