Monday, December 10, 2012
Change to fees reflects comparative analysis with surrounding communities
Contractors, homeowners and developers making structural changes to buildings in Kent are going to see higher processing fees for inspections, permits and plan reviews from the city in 2012. Kent City Council voted to approve a schedule of fee changes that apply to new residential structures, existing residential, new commercial and multi-dwelling buildings, existing commercial structures and new multi-family dwellings. Kent City Manager Dave Ruller said city officials examined the fee structure in surrounding communities such as Stow, Ravenna, Streetsboro and Portage and Summit Counties to see how Kent compared. "To make sure Kent is kind of charging market rates," Ruller said. "We don't want to be undercharging given all the development …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Rates for both city services to increase by 9 percent in 2013; 5 percent hike in solid-waste fees passes
Starting next month Kent residents will see a jump in their water, sewer and solid waste rates as part of a series of rate hikes initially approved by Kent City Council in 2011. Council members voted in November to approve the second round of several increases to billing rates for all three services. Starting in January, water and sewer rates for 2013 will increase 9 percent from their existing rate. Solid waste rates will rise 5 percent. For water, sewer and stormwater, the average household will see its bill increase by about $6 per month in 2013 compared with this year. Council voted unanimously, with its newest member Scott Flynn abstaining, to approve the rate increases without comment Wednesday. The rate increases were born in part …
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Kent council delays start date for fee increases
Nine percent hikes in Kent's water and sewer rates were approved by Kent City Council Wednesday, but it will be at least a month before the first of the increases takes effect. Council voted on increases for the water, sewer and solid waste rates separately Wednesday. Each was approved, but opposition on two rates and the lack of an emergency clause on a third means they'll start in stages. A 9 percent increase in water rates was approved with council members John Kuhar, Tracy Wallach and Robin Turner voting against it. The lack of an emergency clause on the vote means the increase won't take effect for 30 days. Council also approved a 9 percent hike in sewer rates, but not enough council members voted to suspend council rules that require…
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11:01 am on Tuesday, December 11, 2012
the rate at which both the permit fees and our water fees have increased is extraordinarily high. i hope people remember this when their council person is up for re-election. more ›