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Board approves 2026 building code contracts while directing study of true costs
Summary
After a commissioner objected that county building inspection contracts are costing taxpayers roughly $200,000–$250,000, the board approved the 2026 annual building code contracts but asked staff to provide a follow-up cost study and hold a workshop on program costs and fee structure.
The Goodhue County Board voted Dec. 16 to approve its annual building code contracts for 2026 but asked staff to provide a more detailed analysis of what the county actually spends to provide inspection and plan‑review services.
An unidentified commissioner (S7) said the county is ‘‘at, I believe, $200,000 to $250,000 of a loss’’ on the program and said he would not support the contract unless commissioners can make changes before future renewals. ‘‘I have absolutely no idea why we continue…
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