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Kankakee City reports surge in permit applications after storm; staff processing and contractor registry expanded
Summary
City staff told the council the code office has seen a sharp increase in permit applications and contractor registrations since a recent storm; staff said they are expediting certain permits (roofing) on-site and are maintaining a daily contractor-registration list posted to the mayor’s Facebook page so residents can verify contractors.
Council members discussed a post-storm surge of permit applications and contractor registrations during the March 19 Kankakee City Council meeting. The chair noted February brought 97 permits totaling $18,522.97, and staff described sustained, intermittent periods of heavy demand at the code office.
Director Nelson told the council the office is…
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