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Council adopts fee schedule changes for B&B inspections, hydrant‑meter deposits and audio/video copy fees
Summary
Council approved amendments to the fee schedule adding line items tied to the new bed‑and‑breakfast rules, a deposit and damage charge for hydrant meters (the school is currently using four), a sewer lateral lining permit line, and an audio/video media copying fee for data requests.
The Bayport City Council voted to adopt amendments to Appendix D (the fee schedule) that add fees tied to the new bed‑and‑breakfast ordinance and other municipal services.
Matt explained the changes: "Most of them... relate to bed and breakfast, inspections, applications, violations," and staff also added a fee for audio/video media copying tied to data requests. He noted the city added a deposit for hydrant meters because the school is using four meters and there is a risk of damage. Councilors asked whether existing hydrant users would see price changes; staff said existing users would not have their previously agreed price changed but new deposit language was added to protect the city.
Why it matters: the amendments create clear fee structures for new permitting and data‑request costs and add financial protections for hydrant meter equipment. The council adopted the fee changes by motion and roll call vote; staff will publish updated fee tables and implement administrative tracking for the new lines.
