Legislation Details

File #: 26-1684    Version: 1
Type: Introductory Ordinance Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/24/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/21/2026 Final action:
Title: An ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending division 3. – cost, fees, and enforcement, section 28-215, of the code of ordinances land development code to establish and codify fees charged to the public for overtime construction inspection services; establishing request, payment, and exemption requirements; providing for an automatic four percent (4%) annual cost-of-living adjustment to such fees without further city council action; providing for publication of the adjusted fee schedule; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
Attachments: 1. Draft Ordinance 2026-O-
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SUBJECT

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An ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending division 3. - cost, fees, and enforcement, section 28-215, of the code of ordinances land development code to establish and codify fees charged to the public for overtime construction inspection services; establishing request, payment, and exemption requirements; providing for an automatic four percent (4%) annual cost-of-living adjustment to such fees without further city council action; providing for publication of the adjusted fee schedule; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.

 

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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION

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BACKGROUND

The City of Laredo finds it necessary to establish and codify construction inspection fees charged to applicants, contractors, developers, and other members of the public in order to ensure transparency, provide an identifiable Code provision for such charges, recover the reasonable costs associated with providing inspection services outside normal business hours, promote efficient scheduling, and establish a fair and consistent fee structure

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

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Approval of this motion.

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Fiscal Impact

 

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FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no financial impact at this time.