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Commission briefed on impact‑fee increase ordinance; chair flags requirement for third reading
Summary
Commissioners reviewed an ordinance proposing an impact‑fee increase (ordinance 317202504) and were told that, under the charter and state law interpretation, the change may require three readings rather than two; no vote was taken at the work session.
The commission reviewed Ordinance 317202504, described in the packet as an impact‑fee increase. The chair said the ordinance will require a third reading and noted the packet shows the item on page 30.
During discussion a commissioner asked why three readings were needed when most ordinances take two. County staff and the chair explained that under the county charter and state tax statutes, the proposed measure appears to fall under taxation rather than a fee, which can trigger a higher reading requirement. The chair said he would re‑check the relevant statute before the next meeting to confirm the required process.
No final vote or adoption was recorded during the work session. The commission was advised that a third reading could be held at the next meeting if the body so chooses and if statutory requirements are met.
Clarifying details: item referenced as Ordinance 317202504 on packet page 30; chair indicated further statutory review was needed to confirm reading requirements.
