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

5448059 · July 23, 2025
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Summary

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.

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.

Interim Fire Marshal Kemplin Robbins told the council the micrographics and technology fees (previously 2.5 percent each of the permit cost since 2006) will each rise by 1.5 percentage points to a total of 4 percent…

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