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Planning director says fee increases could cover costs; public asks for fee tracking
Summary
Planning Director Shannon Springer told the committee an increase in planning fees could bring added revenue to cover costs; a public commenter asked whether planning fees directly pay staff and requested notification to senior centers about funding capacity.
Planning Director Shannon Springer reported that proposed increases in planning fees are intended to generate additional revenue to help the department keep up with costs. Springer told the committee that fee changes could provide added revenue; no specific dollar amounts for the fee changes were recorded in the minutes.
During public comment, Francis Preston asked whether planning fees are used to pay staff and whether there is a way to track fee revenue against staffing costs. Springer responded that revenue goes to the county general fund. Preston also urged the court to notify each senior center about the county's ability to fund them; Chair Mitch Wilson said the court is aware of the situation. Preston expressed frustration at being unable to speak during portions of the hearing.
