Planning director reports $56 million year-to-date valuations; $6 million development permit filed

Planning, Zoning and Environment Director John Kinsey presented the departments August update to commissioners and highlighted significant permit activity that will raise year-to-date valuations. "Year to date, which is on the 2nd page, we are valuations are at $56,020,007.99. Total fees collected is $33,345, year to date," Kinsey said, and noted that a permit issued on Friday covers a development south of the city valued at $6,000,000.

Kinsey told commissioners the $6 million permit will push the year-to-date valuation closer to $62,000,000 when added. He also noted the department had written a permit on Friday and will provide updated figures next month. No formal action was taken; the update was informational and staff will continue to report monthly valuation and fee tallies to the board.