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Otsego council adopts 2026 fee schedule, operating budgets, pay plans and property tax levy
Summary
After a public hearing, the council adopted Ordinance 2025‑12 establishing the 2026 fee schedule (including a candidate filing fee increase), approved the 2026 operating budgets and capital improvement plan, and set the final property tax levy; several residents asked for clearer communication about multi‑year water projects and developer fees.
The Otsego City Council adopted a package of fiscal and fee actions for 2026 after staff presentations and a public hearing.
City Administrator Adam Flaherty presented the proposed 2026 fee schedule and explained specific changes: plan‑review fees for deck permits would increase from 10% to 25% of the total permit fee, water‑meter and utility charges were adjusted to reflect vendor price increases, park shelter reservation language was clarified, and the candidate filing fee would rise from $5 to $25. Flaherty told the council the fee updates reflect annual evaluations and statutory limits…
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