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Commission doubles Mount Clemens business registration fee to $50 a year
Summary
The commission voted to increase the annual business registration fee from $25 to $50 after staff compared fees in neighboring communities; the late-penalty fee remains $25 and staff said the change reflects staff time and comparable regional rates.
The Mount Clemens City Commission voted to increase the annual business registration fee from $25 to $50 per year, with the late-penalty fee remaining at $25.
City staff reported research of neighboring communities showing fees ranging from $40 to $125 annually, noting Mount Clemens’ prior fee was last changed in February 2011 from $15 to $25. Staff said the registration helps the city keep records of business activities and emergency contact information and assists public-safety and service planning.
Commissioners described the increase as reasonable given staff workload; one commissioner observed the fee remains on the low end compared with neighboring communities. Staff said they did not research late-fee amounts in other municipalities but were open to suggestions.
The commission passed the resolution on roll call.
