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Council approves new inspection-fee brackets and directs staff to pursue procurement options
Summary
Facing a state requirement for certified inspectors, staff proposed raising some inspection fees and pursuing third‑party or virtual inspection contracts; council approved fee brackets and authorized staff to begin ordinance/procurement steps for third‑party services, with a final adoption to return to council.
City staff told the council the state has told the city it must use certified inspectors for plumbing, electrical and HVAC work and outlined options for compliance: hire certified inspectors on staff, contract with third‑party providers, or use virtual inspections that pair local staff with a remote certified inspector.
"The other, is to hire…
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