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Council narrows special-event barricade language, then tables general fee schedule for further work

2814490 · March 28, 2025
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Summary

Council approved an amendment to prohibit water-filled barricades from the special events fee schedule, then voted to table the overall general fee schedule ordinance as amended after extended discussion about fee tiers and acreage thresholds.

On final reading March 27, Williamsport City Council debated and then tabled an ordinance that would update the city's general fee schedule.

Council members and staff said the fee schedule had not been updated in five years. Staff outlined three substantive issues raised at committee: a new fee and wording for a "new restaurant facility" health license, the multiple event permit fee (annual permit vs. single-event fees), and a proposed fee for water-filled barricades. Public Works staff told council that…

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