Fishers City Councilors took the first step in raising fees builders must pay for failed building inspections.  The council had first reading Monday night of an ordinance making changes to that fee structure.

The council is moving toward the following:

Current:  First failed inspection  $75

New:  First failed inspection  $125

Current:  Second failed inspection  $150

New:  Second failed inspection  $300

Current:  Third failed inspection:  $500

New:  Third failed inspection  $750

After the third failed inspection, the city would have the authority to issue a stop work order.

The proposal will come back to the council for a final vote.