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An ordinance amending Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws by adding Section 16.04.177 and amending Sections 16.12.220, 16.16.400, 16.20.250, and 16.28.110 relating to fee schedules for building permits, gas/mechanical permits, plumbing permits and electrical permits as well as fees relating to inspections, re-inspections, examination of plans, refunds, as well as administrative fees and other fees charged by the Department of Codes Administration.
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WHEREAS, the fee schedules utilized by the Department of Codes Administration have been in place for a number of years; and,
WHEREAS, an independent consultant was retained to determine whether and to what extent a fee increase is necessary to cover the full cost of services provided by the Department of Codes Administration and the Metropolitan Fire Marshal's office for plans review and inspection services related to building construction; and,
WHEREAS, the independent consultant performed an analysis of the scope of services provided by the Department of Codes Administration, Fire Marshal's office and others related to building construction; and,
WHEREAS, the independent consultant determined that a fee increase is reasonable and necessary to cover the full cost of providing said services; and,
WHEREAS, the fee schedules proposed herein are based upon the general recommendations of the independent consultant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Chapter 16.04 Article 1 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby amended by adding section 16.04.177 as follows:
The rates set forth in chapters 16.12, 16.16, 16.20, and 16.28 shall be adjusted on July 1, 2022, and on July 1 of each succeeding year by the greater of (1) a percentage equal to the percentage change in the CPI Urban Index (CPI-U) over the preceding year and (b) 3%, unless the change in the CPI-U is negative, in which case there shall be no change for tha...
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