Will Columbia waive some construction fees because of floods?

Columbia City Council is holding a special called meeting Monday to discuss flood-related issues.

Among topics on the agenda:

▪ Waiving building permit fees for flood-damaged structures for 90 days.

▪ Suspending business license fees for contractors who apply for a city license during those 90 days.

Both would help people’s rebuild their homes and businesses, according to proposed ordinances written by city staffers.

The ordinances cite President Barack Obama’s disaster declaration for the Midlands and a State of Emergency extension from S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley.

Monday’s meeting is at 6:30 p.m. is at City Hall, 1737 Main St., in third floor council chambers.

From Staff Reports

This story was originally published November 1, 2015 at 11:21 AM with the headline "Will Columbia waive some construction fees because of floods?."