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Ordinance Amending Various Chapters of the City of Wilmington Fee Schedule for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025
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Department:
Budget & Research
Meeting Date:
6/17/2025
Contact Name:
Laura Mortell
Public Hearing:
No
Contact Phone:
910-341-5886
Advertising Date/Advertised By:
05/09/2025
Star News
Attachments:
Attachment #1: FY26 Fee Schedule Ordinance
Attachment #2: Proposed FY26 Fee Schedule (clean copy)
Attachment #3: Proposed FY26 Fee Schedule (tracked changes)
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this ordinance is to adopt the changes proposed for the City's Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026.
BACKGROUND:
The proposed amendments to the City's Fee Schedule for FY26 involve adjustments to towing fees when towing is requested by the City, and modifications to the fees for Residential Parking Program Permits, which are backed by the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee ("DPAC").
Staff recommends raising the golf cart rental fees and punch card fees at the Municipal Golf Course, as well as increasing the daily greens fees at Inland Greens Golf Course. The proposed fees for the Municipal Golf Course have the support of the Golf Course Advisory Committee.
The Parks and Recreation Staff recommends several changes to the fees for tennis courts, athletic fields, and other special services. Additionally, with the new commercial kitchen at the MLK Center opening, new fees are being introduced for its expected use. These adjustments align with industry standards and reflect the recent rate study performed for the City.
The Engineering Department recommends continuing the proposed plan to adjust fees for temporary public right-of-way closures. Stormwater Service Fees will rise from $8.68 to $8.97 per equivalent residential unit ("ERU") to match the financial model for that fund. No increases are planned for recycling or trash rates.
The Fire Department proposes revising fees for inspections, plan reviews, special tests, and other services, many of which ha...
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