SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Resolution Authorizing a Reduction in Certain Fees and Charges for Building Permits and Adding Fees for Metal Buildings and Electronic Recording of Notice of Commencements (Budget Impact - None)
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INITIATOR: |
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Michael L. Savage, Sr., Director |
Building Safety |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Florida Statutes 553.80(7)(a) states the governing bodies of local governments may provide a schedule of reasonable fees, as authorized by s.125.56(2), Florida Statutes.
The Building Safety Department is requesting to amend the fee schedule for construction permits by reducing square footage fees from Resolution 20-R-207 by 50% for two (2) years, then reducing fees from Resolution 20-R-207 by 15% permanently thereafter. The schedule also adds fees for metal buildings with and without electric and Notice of Commencement electronic recording fees. The Resolution will have an effective date of October 1, 2025.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None, reduction of carry forward funds.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the Resolution authorizing a reduction in certain fees and charges for building permits and adding fees for metal buildings and electronic recording of notice of commencements and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute the same.
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