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Meridian Public Works trims and reorganizes FY2025 fee schedule; 178 fees reviewed
Summary
Public Works staff told the Meridian City Council on Feb. 4, 2025, that a review of 178 public‑works fees resulted in consolidation of 89 line items, 15 fee decreases and 44 fee increases tied to pass‑through costs and labor‑rate updates.
Public Works staff briefed the Meridian City Council on Feb. 4, 2025, about the department’s annual FY2025 fee schedule review. The presentation said staff began with 178 discrete public‑works fees and consolidated or removed 89 line items, reduced 15 fees tied to lower vendor pass‑through costs or revised labor‑time estimates, and increased 44 fees primarily to reflect higher vendor meter costs or updated internal labor rates.
Public Works presenter Lorelei said grouping small parts (for example, miscellaneous repair parts for fire hydrants) into broader repair categories reduces annual staff time previously spent obtaining multiple quotes. Lorelei told council the changes were intended to simplify administration and more accurately reflect actual costs. She emphasized the process does not include regular water and sewer rates, which are handled separately in mid‑summer notice and review because they affect a larger population.
Council members commended the department’s effort to streamline fees and reduce staff workload. One council member noted the approach should improve service and reduce administrative burden. Staff said the next step is public noticing and a public hearing before the council considers formal adoption of the revised fee schedule in the coming months.
No fee increases or decreases were adopted at the Feb. 4 meeting; the presentation informed council of recommended changes and timelines for public notice and hearing.
