Third-Party Building Inspectors
At a glance
- What: An ordinance lets the City register, approve and authorize third-party inspectors for building inspections for a $60 non-refundable registration fee; it passed final reading September 21 and an ordinance of the same title was introduced again October 5.
- Where it stands: Final reading approved September 21, 2026 (8-0); introduced October 5, 2026 (7-0).
Detail
- Ordinance 2026-O-190 (September 21) amends Code Section 7-20: the Department Director or designee reviews and accepts third-party reports, with enforcement and revocation authority.
- On October 5 an ordinance with the same title (item 26-1892) was introduced, Gutierrez moving and Perez seconding to close and introduce; 7-0, no vote recorded for Trevino and King. The minutes do not explain the repeat; it may be a corrected or replacement version.
- Related: Building Permit Fee Increases.
Who did what
- Gutierrez: Moved the October 5 introduction.
- Perez: Seconded.
Sources
- City Council regular meeting minutes (preliminary), September 21, 2026: https://cityoflaredo.legistar1.com/cityoflaredo/meetings/2026/9/1334_M_City_Council_26-09-21_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
- City Council regular meeting minutes (preliminary), October 5, 2026: https://cityoflaredo.legistar1.com/cityoflaredo/meetings/2026/10/1335_M_City_Council_26-10-05_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Log
2026-10-05 - City Council
Item 7: introduced 7-0.
2026-09-21 - City Council
Item 27: passed final reading in the block.