County approves first highway fee schedule increase in roughly 20 years

Sep 10, 2026

Board members approved an update to the highway fee schedule, which staff said had not changed in about 20 years; staff estimated modest revenue gains (about $2,000) and said utility permits would account for most of the increase.

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The board considered and approved an updated highway fee schedule. Staff explained the changes were benchmarked to surrounding counties and noted the county's schedule "hasn't changed in, what, 20 some years." Staff estimated the update would add a small amount of revenue—"We're 2,000"—with utility permits representing the largest single source of increased fees.

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