(KAIR)--Municipal court fees will be a little higher following Monday's meeting of the Atchison City Commission. 

Finance Director and Assistant City Manager Becky Anderson explained the need for the spike in court costs follows the state increasing its remittance fee for local courts.

An extra $2.50 will be added to court fees bringing the total to $80.50.  Of that, $22.50 will have to be passed on to the state effective July 1st. 

The resolution passed 5-0 with no discussion.