Medford, OR – According to the city officials, the changes, approved by the Medford City Council, aim to balance fairness for residents and businesses while addressing rising costs and maintaining quality services.
Key updates include:
- Business License Fees: A tiered structure based on the number of employees, ensuring a fairer distribution across businesses of different sizes.
- Fleet Service Charges: Revised rates to support city fleet services and external clients, such as local fire districts and school programs.
- Development and Building Permit Fees: A simplified structure and a final phased increase to maintain efficient city development services.
- Parks and Recreation Fees: Minor adjustments to support park maintenance and recreational facilities.
- Public Safety Fee: A small increase to fund operations at Fire Station 15, ensuring continued safety and emergency response.
These adjustments are designed to help Medford meet rising costs while ensuring minimal impact on residents and businesses.