NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF ALTAMONT: AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Altamont Town Council will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Altamont Town Office.
The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comment regarding proposed amendments to the Town's Consolidated Fee Schedule, specifically concerning Infrastructure Protection Bonds.
Summary of Proposed Changes:
The Council is proposing an increase to the Road Crossing to a standard rate of $2,500.00 per encroachment or permit, and to create a Sidewalk Crossing fee of$2500.00 per encroachment or permit.
Legislative Intent:
- Performance Assurance: These funds serve as a performance bond to ensure that any excavation, cutting, or impact to town-owned roads and sidewalks is restored to municipal engineering standards (including specific soil compaction and materials such as Montre base course).
- Fiscal Responsibility: By requiring a higher bond, the Town ensures that the cost of potential infrastructure failure is borne by the contractor or property owner rather than the general taxpayer.
- Refundability: Upon successful inspection and certification by the Town (or its designated inspector) that the infrastructure has been restored to standard, the bond amount is eligible for release back to the permit holder.
Public Participation:
All interested residents and stakeholders are invited to attend and provide oral or written testimony. Written comments may be submitted to the Town Clerk at the Town Office prior to 4:00 p.m. on April 14, 2026.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify the Town Clerk at least three (3) days prior to the hearing.
Posted this 23rd day of March, 2026.
By Order of the Altamont Town Council Amanda Gardner, Town Clerk
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Amanda Gardner at 435-454-3469.