The Jacksonville City Council has approved an amendment to Section 124.108 of the Ordinance Code, removing fees collected for maps, plats, manuals, books, and real estate records from the list of fees subject to the Annual Review of Fees. The Public Works Department determined that these fees have become largely obsolete due to the widespread availability of city records in digital formats. This change eliminates the need for periodic fee assessments on these documents, streamlining public records access and reducing administrative oversight.
This ordinance simplifies access to city records by eliminating outdated fees, reflecting the shift toward digital recordkeeping. It reduces administrative costs and ensures that residents and businesses can obtain necessary documents more efficiently.