Staff was subsequently directed to return with a recommendation regarding the waiver of the fees. Staff has completed a review of the request and is recommending the fee be deferred to the certificate of occupancy is granted for the building. It is recommended the Council defer the fees until the Certificate of Occupancy is issued for the building. City Manager Perrault presented the report. He informed Council that public buildings are not exempt from fees.
All frees are , by policy, due at the time of the building permit.
Actual permit fees are based on the size of the building and value of construction. Staff is recommending the fees be deferred until the Certificate of Occupancy of the new building is ready to be issued. Council discussed the alternatives. Council concurred that the item would be readdressed. Council directed staff to return with a resolution to defer or waive the fees.