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Granville board raises fingerprinting fee from $25 to $50
Summary
The Village Board unanimously approved a resolution to raise fingerprinting fees from $25 to $50, citing parity with other local providers and to keep pace with costs; the change was made consistent with Local Law #1 of 2025.
Granville — The Village Board voted unanimously on Dec. 1 to increase the fee for fingerprinting services from $25 to $50.
Trustee Paul Garrone sponsored the resolution, citing Police Chief Ernie Bassett’s recommendation to align the village charge with local providers and inflation; Trustee Heather Leaman seconded. The measure was adopted via roll call as consistent with provisions in Local Law No. 1 of 2025.
Why it matters: Fingerprinting is used for child care, employment and other background-check purposes. The board and police chief framed the increase as an administrative adjustment to cover costs and to match prevailing local fees.
What happens next: The Police Department will implement the new fee in its scheduling and billing practices consistent with the adopted local law.
Speakers referenced: Paul Garrone (moved resolution), Heather Leaman (seconded), Police Chief Ernie Bassett (recommended fee increase).
