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Council debates raising water/sewer permit fees and new solar interconnection rules; amendment to reduce increase fails
Summary
Council heard a first reading on an ordinance increasing certain plumbing permit fees (city staff recommended raising some permits from $50 to $150) and adding rules for solar interconnections. A council amendment to limit the increase failed 4–4, and the ordinance was moved to second reading for further consideration.
City staff presented a first reading of an ordinance proposing higher plumbing permit fees and new rules for solar interconnections; councilors debated whether the fee increase is appropriate and whether inspections already required of public‑works staff should be absorbed in department budgets.
Director Duchman reviewed the proposed changes: increase a water and sewer service‑install permit from $50 to $150, and raise fees for installations that require a new water line (from $30 to $100). Duchman said…
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