Council tables fire‑suppression connection fee, orders updated engineering recalculation
After an extended debate over a $28,000 fire‑suppression connection fee and whether it discourages redevelopment, the council voted 3–1 to table the fee schedule item and directed staff to obtain updated calculations from Keller & Associates for review during the fee schedule resolution process.
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Council debated whether the city’s fire‑suppression (buy‑in) connection fee—currently set at $28,000—creates a barrier to redevelopment, especially for small businesses or projects using existing Main Street buildings. One councilor argued the fee could dissuade investment: "right off the bat, they've got to write a $28,000 check for their fire suppression that's required by code."
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