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Council presses staff for benchmarking after staff proposes sizable fee and rate changes
Summary
Council members on March 9 pressed city staff for benchmarking and explanations after a fee study proposed sharp increases for some development and permit charges; members also sought clarity about potential sewer costs tied to the Potomac Interceptor and the schedule for a rate study.
During the FY2027 introduction on March 9, Rockville councilmembers raised repeated concerns about proposed fee and enterprise rate adjustments included in staff’s fee study. Finance staff described a comprehensive review that combined cost‑of‑service calculations with benchmarking where comparables existed. The staff presentation included a range of proposed increases, some of which reflect long periods without adjustments.
Several councilmembers singled out development‑related fees — including new construction permit fees for single‑family and…
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