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Department revenue picture
Summary
Councilmember Khamsyvoravong dug into how much these departments bring in: building inspections generates about $2 million, planning about $360,000 from STR fees, and citywide charges for services total $13.8 million in FY26 with $15.3 million proposed for FY27.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Charges for services: $13.8 million adopted for FY26; $15.3 million proposed for FY27.
✅Who benefits
Ratepayers and taxpayers, since fee revenue offsets general-fund costs.
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