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Resolution 22-047

A Resolution Authorizing Waiver of Permit Fees Related to 

Storm Damage in the City of Brookings, South Dakota

Whereas, the May 12, 2022 windstorm caused widespread damage in Eastern South Dakota, and one aspect of property damage was the damage or destruction of numerous buildings and signs located in Brookings; and

Whereas, it is in the public interest that buildings are repaired and/or replaced and that signage is restored following the windstorm; and

Whereas, to assist those who will be repairing and replacing buildings and signs in the City of Brookings, the City Council has determined that the City of Brookings can assist in the recovery from the windstorm by waiving storm damage-related permit fees.  Accordingly, the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to waive permit fees related to storm damage from the May 12, 2022 windstorm.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the City Manager is authorized to waive storm damage-related permit fees for a period of 180 days from and after the May 12, 2022 windstorm.

Passed and approved this 24^th day of May, 2022.

                                                                                    CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD

                                                                                    Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor

ATTEST:

Bonnie Foster, City Clerk