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Buckeye workshop previews overhaul of user fees, proposes move toward full cost recovery
Summary
Consultant MGT and Buckeye staff previewed a package of updates to the city—s user fee schedule, including annual indexing to the International Code Council valuation table, higher grading and concept-site fees, and a proposed general business license with a $25 application and $50 annual fee; staff will post a 60-day public notice and return in March/April.
Consultant Brian Craig and city staff told the Buckeye City Council on Dec. 16 that the city plans a comprehensive update to its user-fee schedule that would align many charges with a cost-recovery philosophy and adopt an annual update to the International Code Council building valuation table.
Craig, representing consultant MGT, said the package covers development services, building safety, planning, utilities and business licensing and is designed so most high-volume permit categories approximate 100% cost recovery. "We will look to create a standard that we will update annually to the February edition of the building valuation data table," he said, arguing that change would keep permit fees current with market construction costs.
The proposal includes several concrete changes and clarifications. Staff highlighted that…
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