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Clackamas County approves broad package of fee and fine updates across departments
Summary
After presentations from seven departments, the board approved a coordinated set of fee and fine updates (including one‑time resets, eliminations, new fees and CPI adjustments) for Assessment & Taxation, the Sheriff’s Office, Transportation & Development, Health and Human Services divisions, environmental health, North Clackamas Parks & Rec District and Water Environment Services.
The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 17 approved a multi‑department package of fee and fine adjustments presented by seven county offices. County staff said the package is intended to align fees with the county’s job‑costing results, reflect statutory changes and maintain program staffing and compliance.
Key departmental actions approved by the board included:
- Assessment & Taxation: Assessor Bronson Rueta proposed one‑time “reset” increases for fees last changed in 2012, adjustments to electronic data request charges and higher prices for certain paper printouts. Commissioners debated comparables with other counties and the rationale of catching up after long static periods; the Board approved the A&T changes 4–0.
- Sheriff’s Office (CCSO): Finance manager Patrick Williams presented mostly CPI adjustments and a small number of requested increases. Commissioners asked about room…
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