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Board decides to pass third-party permit inspection costs to ASI Southeast with 5% administrative charge
Summary
Rather than fully waiving permit fees, the Stephens County Board voted to pass third-party inspection invoices to ASI Southeast and add a 5% administration fee to cover county processing, noting ASI's growth in the county and county cost-recovery needs.
The board considered whether to waive permit fees for ASI Southeast and ultimately approved an approach that passes third-party inspection invoices to ASI with a 5% administrative fee.
During discussion a commissioner noted ASI "has been a great partner to Stephens County" and the board debated balancing support for a large local employer with covering county costs. One commissioner proposed that any third-party invoices the county receives be immediately forwarded to ASI for reimbursement plus a 5% handling fee. As stated during the motion, the county would pay invoices and then seek reimbursement from ASI with the 5% administrative add-on; the motion carried.
The board's action does not waive the county’s payment of third-party invoices but ensures the county is reimbursed and recovers a small administrative charge. Staff will implement the pass-through process and track reimbursements.
