Water and navigation dock permit fees
Summary
Dock permitting runs a roughly $1 million deficit covered by the general fund. Fixing it would mean a 120% fee increase, which staff proposes phasing over three years (~$280,000). Staff defended the specialized program after Commissioner Scherer questioned merging it with building permits.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
A phased fee increase could generate about $280,000 over three years toward a $1 million deficit.
General fund and property taxpayers if fees recover program costs.
Marine contractors and dock owners would pay higher permit fees.
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Board of County Commissioners - Work Session — September 3, 2026
Dock permitting runs a roughly $1 million deficit covered by the general fund. Fixing it would mean a 120% fee increase, which staff proposes phasing over three years (~$280,000). Staff defended the specialized program after Commissioner Scherer questioned merging it with building permits.
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