Council raises Fire Department micrographics, technology and CUPA permit fees after state audit

Jul 23, 2025

After a CUPA self-audit found permit fees no longer fully cover program costs, the council approved increases: micrographics and technology fees rise 1.5 percentage points each (to 4% each) and CUPA operational permit fees increase 5 percent.

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The City Council approved changes to several Fire Department fees after staff said the department—s certified unified program agency (CUPA) permit fees no longer defrayed program costs.

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