The Napoleon City Council voted to continue its temporary reduction or elimination of certain residential building permit and tap fees, a program the city first approved in 2018 to encourage home construction.

Laurie (title not specified in the transcript) told council the measure was originally intended to spur building; she said the city had 14 homes built this year and described the fiscal cost to the city as "very small." Council moved and seconded a motion to continue the fee relief and approved it by roll call.

Council members discussed outreach and publicity for the program; one member noted radio promotion and encouraged additional publicity. Supporters said the program signals that Napoleon is "open for business."

Next steps: the fee reduction will continue for the coming period under the terms already authorized; council did not alter the program’s scope during this session.