Approved an ordinance that replaces the old rule for administrative fees used to process and collect impact fees.

In plain words

A new county ordinanceA county law. The Board adopts it at an advertised public hearing, and it stays in force until repealed; the county's ordinances are collected in the Code of Ordinances. Florida Statutes 125.66 that repeals and replaces Chapter 22, Article I, Section 22-17 of the Lake County Code, which sets administrative fees for processing and collecting impact feesA one-time charge on new construction to pay for the roads, schools, parks or fire stations the new homes or businesses will need. Florida Statutes 163.31801.

What changes The old 2007 fee rule is replaced with updated language that matches the fee schedule the Board adopts each year by resolutionA formal Board decision that is not a law: it states a position, approves an agreement, sets a fee or rate, or directs staff. Adopted by a vote, usually without a public hearing. Florida Statutes 125.01.

Who and the money Applies to Lake County and municipalities under interlocal agreementsA contract between two governments, such as the county and a city, to share a service, a cost or a responsibility. Florida Statutes 163.01; the record states the fiscal impact cannot be determined at this time.

Stated reason (staff, quoted): "to reflect the fee schedule adopted by resolution to promote transparency, facilitate consistent administration, and provide clear guidance to applicants, staff, and municipal partners."

Why (staff, quoted) "Section 22-17 has not been updated since 2007 and currently establishes an administrative processing fee of three percent (3%) not to exceed $100 per building permit."

Backup in the packet: Proposed Ordinance (p. 701), Business Impact Estimate_Administrative Fees (p. 701), J.McIntosh_Affordable Housing Impact Statement_Administrative Fees (p. 701)

Written from the Board Action and the staff cover sheet, checked by script: every number appears in the record. Staff memo