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County staff asks board to revisit permitting fees, meals tax and sick‑leave policy during budget
Summary
Staff presented five‑year fee‑recovery data indicating building inspection fees now cover ~42% of operating costs and recommended benchmarking fees, outlined the county’s meals tax rates and proposed modest sick‑leave accrual for hybrid VRS employees to aid recruitment.
County staff summarized retreat follow‑up items on permitting fees, meals tax structure and proposed staff leave changes at the Jan. 6 board meeting.
Deputy county administrator/CFO Maria Callaway presented five‑year data showing that building inspection fee revenue covered about 49% of operating costs in 2021 but approximately 42% in 2025; planning and zoning fee recovery…
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