The Racine Literacy Council began remodeling its office in December. Katt Construction took out a building permit on Dec. 15 to remodel the council's 1,830-square-foot office at 734 Lake Ave. The job was estimated to cost $24,000. The city permit cost $288.
The Racine Country Club's Pro Shop is getting a facelift. Bukacek Construction took out a building permit on Dec. 18 to remodel the shop at 2801 Northwestern Ave. The remodel is projected to cost $30,000 and the city permit cost $360.
The Blind Alligator Tavern, 1922 Sixteenth St., had some work done. James Hansen took out a building permit on Dec. 8 for a $2,000 renovation. The permit cost $60.
Offices at All Saints hospital had remodeling done in December. Riley Construction took out a $12,000 building permit on Dec. 8 to remodel Suite 230 in Professional Building B, 3801 Spring St. The city permit cost $144.
Why does a city permit cost 2K????
ReplyDeleteDid City Development have anything to do with these construction projects? BTW, what is it exactly that City Development does when nothing is getting developed?
ReplyDeleteI believe the cost of the permit is based on the amount (cost) of work that is to be done.
ReplyDeleteCity = crooks
ReplyDelete"City = crooks." That about sums it up. A building permit is nothing but a tax to steal money from someone who wants to improve their property. It should be illegal. Our other taxes pay for building inspectors and this is just another way for city government to get into our pockets. The same can be said for property taxes. If you improve your property you are then punished for it through reassessment and your taxes go up. I could see having to inform the city of any building or remodeling that might require an inspection for code (i.e. electrical, plumbing, support structure, etc.) and paying a nominal paperwork fee of $20 - $30, but that's it.
ReplyDeleteQuit ripping us off!
Just don't apply for one.
ReplyDeleteAnon 3:01, that may work in a situation where someone is capable of doing the work themselves. But if you have to hire an electrician, a builder or a plumber, they are the ones that are required to obtain the permit. There isn't any way around that, unless he's a personal friend and is willing to risk doing the job without the permit.
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