The fee schedule committee reviewed several fee changes from the various departments within the City of Plymouth over the past several months and the first reading of an ordinance with those proposed increases was presented to the Plymouth City Council Monday night.
City Attorney Sean Surrisi said the ordinance language indicates that the fees have not been changed in the past several years. This newly drafted document more accurately reflects the city’s actual cost of delivering such services. It was previously noted that the city has been subsidizing many expenses from various departments as the fees have not kept up with expenses.
The ordinance presents increases for fees with the Plymouth Police Department, Building and Planning, Wastewater and Water Utilities, Project Review, Sanitation, Street Department, Cemetery, and Clerk-Treasurer’s Office. The ordinance can be found here: Ordinance No. 2018-2138 An Ordinance Regarding Various Fees for the City of Plymouth.
City Council member Jeff Houin asked for the current rates to compare to the proposed ordinance.
Council member Gary Cook suggested that if a pay raise is offered in next year’s budget, the fee amounts should reflect similar action. He said this would help keep up with costs.
