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HomeMy WebLinkAbout#23 - 2019 Fee ScheduleSTAFF REPORT DATE: December 4, 2018 REGULAR ITEM # 23 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Sue Iverson – Finance Director AGENDA ITEM: 2019 Fee Schedule REVIEWED BY: Kristina Handt – City Administrator BACKGROUND: Annually the City reviews its Fee Schedule and adjusts fees per recommendation from the Finance Committee. The Fee Schedule was last updated on December 5, 2017. ISSUES BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL: 1) Should the Council adopt the proposed fee schedule? DISCUSSION: Staff has reviewed the attached Fee Schedule and the Finance Committee recommends the following changes: • Increasing the “Returned Check (NSF)” fee from $25.00 to $30.00. • Added the cost for “Water Meters” to the Fee Schedule. • Added Fee for violation of the Odd/Even Watering Ban as follows: o 1st violation – warning o 2nd violation - $100 o Each subsequent violation – shall increase by $100 for the same property owner within the same calendar year up to a max of $500 • Added delinquent fees on utility accounts to the Fee Schedule. • Corrected the Departments listed to correlate with the proper department related to expenditures for providing the services. • Utility rates have increased as shown in the Utility Financial Management Plan. FISCAL IMPACT: By adopting the utility rates proposed in the 2019 Fee Schedule, this will be consistent with the long range financial management plan for the utility funds and working to achieve long-term sustainability. Regular review of the plan and utility rates are crucial to achieving the goal of long-term sustainability in the Water, Sewer and Storm Water funds for the City. OPTIONS: 1) Approve the attached Fee Schedule for 2019 as presented. 2) Amend and then approve the attached Fee Schedule for 2019 as presented. RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Ordinance 08-217 adopting the 2019 City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule. 2) Adopt Resolution 2018-138 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance 08-217 By Title and Summary. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Ordinance 08-217 amending the 2019 City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule. 2) Resolution 2018-138 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance 08-217 By Title and Summary. 3) 2019 City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule CITY OF LAKE ELMO COUNTY OF WASHINGTON STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 08-217 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A 2019 FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo ordains: SECTION I. Schedule Adopted. The attached fee schedule is hereby adopted. SECTION II. Not Codified. This ordinance is transitory in nature and shall not be codified in the City Code. This ordinance and the fee schedule established hereby shall be placed on file and available for public inspection at City Hall. SECTION III. Effect. The fees set out in the attached fee schedule apply notwithstanding any other fees the City has established which may be inconsistent. Any other fees imposed by the City which do not appear on the attached fee schedule remain in full force and effect. SECTION IV. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective for all billings rendered after December 31, 2018, and upon adoption and publication in the official newspaper of the City of Lake Elmo. SECTION V. Adoption Date. This Ordinance No. 08-217was adopted on this 4th day of December, 2018, by a vote of Ayes and Nays. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL Mike Pearson, Mayor ATTEST: Julie Johnson, City Clerk This Ordinance was published on the day of , 2018. CITY OF LAKE ELMO COUNTY OF WASHINGTON STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2018-138 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 08-217 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo has adopted Ordinance No. 08-217, an ordinance amending the City Code of Ordinances by amending the City’s provisions related to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Ordinance includes a chart 8 pages in length; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 412.191, subdivision 4, allows publication by title and summary in the case of lengthy ordinances or those containing charts or maps; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes that the following summary would clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo, that the City Clerk shall cause the following summary of Ordinance No. 08-217 to be published in the official newspaper in lieu of the entire ordinance: Public Notice The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo has adopted Ordinance No. 08-217, which adopts the City’s 2019 Fee Schedule. The full text of Ordinance No. 08-217 is available for inspection at Lake Elmo city hall during regular business hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo that the City Administrator keep a copy of the Ordinance at City Hall for public inspection and that a copy be placed for public inspection at the Lake Elmo Public Library. Dated: December 4, 2018. Mike Pearson, Mayor ATTEST: Julie Johnson, City Clerk (SEAL) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. City of Lake Elmo - 2019 Fee Schedule 1 APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2019 FEE ADDITIONAL CHARGE, ESCROW or NOTES DEPARTMENT Amateur Radio Antenna $875.00 Planning Appeal (to Board of Adjustment and Appeals)$250.00 Administration Bed and Breakfast Permit Fee $100.00 Planning Bee Keeping Permit $25.00 Valid for 2 years from issuance Administration Building Regulations * State Sur Charge Collected per MN Statute 326B.148 on all permits Building Building Permit Fee Schedule Total Valuation $1.00 to $500.00 $29.50 Building $501.00 to $2,000.00 Building $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 Building $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 Building $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 Building $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 Building $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 Building $1,000,001.00 and up Building Planning and Zoning Compliance Review and Verification $100.00 Planning Plan Review Fee 65% of building permit fee Building Plan review for similar plans 25% of normal building permit fee (MN Rules 1300.0160 subp. 5)Building Single Family Decks Fee based on Valuation Building Single Family Residential Basement Finish Fee Based on Valuation Building Swimming Pool In-Ground $150.00 Building Swimming Pool Above-Ground $75.00 Building Reinspection Fee $75.00 Building Inspection outside normal business hours $120.00 per hour - 2 hour minimum Building Investigation fee - work started without required permit Equal to permit fee amount Building Replace Inspection Record Card $25.00 Building $3,886.65 for the first $500,000.00 + $5.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00. $6,636.65 for the first $1,000,000.00 + $4.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof. $28.00 for the first $500.00 plus $3.70 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00. $83.50 for the first $2,000.00 + $16.55 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00. $464.15 for the first $25,000.00 + $12.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00. $764.15 for the first $50,000.00 + $8.45 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00. $1,186.65 for the first $100,000.00 + $6.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00. City of Lake Elmo - 2019 Fee Schedule 2 APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2019 FEE ADDITIONAL CHARGE, ESCROW or NOTES DEPARTMENT Additional Plan Review required by changes, addendum or revisions to plans $75.00 per hour, one hour minimum Building Building Demolition - Residential $200.00 Building Building Demolition - Commercial $300.00 Building Fuel Tank Removal (Underground)$250.00 Building Fuel Tank Installation 2% Value of the work Building Roofing - Residential Fee Based on Valuation Building Roofing - Commercial Fee Based on Valuation Building Siding - Residential Fee Based on Valuation Building Siding - Commercial Fee Based on Valuation Building Retaining Walls over 4'Fee Based on Valuation Building Commercial Plumbing $60.00 per unit, Up to 3 Units or 1.5% Value of work, whichever is greater Building Residential Plumbing $60.00 per Unit, max fee $180.00 Building Sewer Service Installation Inspection $60.00 Building Water Service Installation Inspection $60.00 Building Sewer & Water Service Installation Inspection when completed together $60.00 Building Investigation fee - Plumbing work started without required permit Equal to permit fee amount Building Commercial HVAC $60.00 per unit, Up to 3 Units or 1.5% Value of work, whichever is greater Building Residential HVAC $60.00 per Unit, max fee $180.00 Building Fireplace Installation $60 per unit Building Investigation fee - HVAC work started without required permit Equal to permit fee amount Building Manufactured Home Move In $200.00 Building Manufactured Home Move Out $200.00 Building Moving House or Primary Structure into the City 2% Value of the Work plus security amount determined by the Building Official Building Moving Accessory Structure into the City 2% Value of the Work plus security amount determined by the Building Official Building Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems 2% Value, $100.00 minimum Building Investigation fee - Fire Suppression work started without required permit Equal to permit fee amount Building Fire Alarm Systems 2% Value, $100.00 minimum Building Investigation fee - Fire Alarm work started without required permit Equal to permit fee amount Building City of Lake Elmo - 2019 Fee Schedule 3 APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2019 FEE ADDITIONAL CHARGE, ESCROW or NOTES DEPARTMENT Annual Retail Consumer Fireworks (retailers only selling fireworks)$350.00 Fire Annual Retail Consumer Fireworks (all other retailers)$100.00 Fire Outdoor Public Fireworks Display $150.00 Fire Residential Day Care Inspections $50.00 Building Residential Adult Care/Foster Care/Adoption Inspections $50.00 Building Escrow Administration Fee $100.00 Finance New Single Family Dwelling Construction Escrow $2,000.00 Building Two or more dwelling units per building Construction Escrow $1,000.00 per unit Building Commercial/Industrial and Other structures $5,000.00 or amount detrmined by the Building Official Building Burning Permit Fire Residential $45.00 Fire Commercial $80.00 Fire Illegal Burn see notes →Additional fees may be incurred based on Wash. Cty. Chief's fee schedule and # of responding units Fire Chicken Keeping Permit $25.00 Initial permit expires on 12/31 of 2nd year.Administration Comprehensive Plan Amendment $1,300.00 Land Use Escrow $2500 Planning Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Planning New $1,050.00 Planning Amended $500.00 Planning Contractor License Fees Driveway $50.00 Administration Solid Waste Hauler $120.00 Administration Copy Services (Paper/Electronic)Administration Copies (B&W)$0.25 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Administration Copies (Color)$0.50 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Administration Copies (B&W) 11x17 $1.00 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Administration Copies (Color) 11x17 $2.00 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Administration Data DVD Fee $15.00 Administration GIS Scaled Aerial $25.00 Administration Existing Maps $5.00 Administration Custom (Per Hour Rate)$70.00 Administration Plan Size Maps (Larger than 11x17)$15.00 Administration Development Standards Specs/Details $55.00 Administration Wireless Communication Facilities Fee Escrow $10,000.00. Flood Plain Ordinance Fee Escrow $500.00 Land Use Escrow $2500 City of Lake Elmo - 2019 Fee Schedule 4 APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2019 FEE ADDITIONAL CHARGE, ESCROW or NOTES DEPARTMENT Video reproduction $10.00 Administration Culverts in Developments with Rural Section $160.00 Administration Dog License- altered $20.00 Administration Dog License- unaltered $25.00 Administration Dog License- late fee $2.50 per month Maximum $10 Administration Service Dog License No Charge Administration Dog - duplicate license or tag $1.00 Administration Dog and Cat Impound fees First Impound- Unlicensed Dog $60.00 Administration First Impound- Licensed Dog $42.00 Administration First Impound- Cat $42.00 Administration Subsequent dog/ cat impound $85.00 Administration Driveway Residential - no curb cut on residential street $50 $1,000 security Planning Residential - curb cut on residential street $100 $1,000 security Planning Residential - curb cut on collector or arterial street $150 $1,000 security Planning Residential - second curb cut additional $100 $1,000 security (per curb cut)Planning Commercial $160.00 Planning Easement Encroachment $100.00 Staff & Recording Fee Planning Electronic Fund Withdrawl/Bill Payment Fee + Trans. Charge Finance Environmental Review (EAW/EIS)$1,500.00 $2,500 Land Use escrow Planning Village Area AUAR Fee $230.00 Per REC Unit. To be charged to development applications that increase the number of REC units above existing conditions within the Village AUAR Area. The fee will be based on the difference between the proposed and existing REC units. Fee to be paid as part of a developer’s agreement for larger projects or at the time a building permit is issued for smaller projects. Once paid, the same land will not be charged again.Planning Erosion Control Planning Re-inspection Fee (portal to portal from City Hall: 1 Hr. min)$50.00 per hour $5,000.00 Security Planning Excavating & Grading ≥ 50 cubic yards, up to 400 cubic yds $125.00 Security $500.00 Planning Excavating & Grading ≥ 400 cubic yards/acre of site area $500.00 $500.00 fee escrow. Plus Security as Determined by the Planning Department Engineering False Alarms (12 Month Period)* (*1-3 no charge)Fire Residential Fire All Impound Fees plus $20/day Boarding Fee City of Lake Elmo - 2019 Fee Schedule 5 APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2019 FEE ADDITIONAL CHARGE, ESCROW or NOTES DEPARTMENT 4-6 False Alarms $110.00 Fire In Excess of 6 False Alarms $185.00 Fire Commercial Fire 4-6 False Alarms $315.00 Fire In Excess of 6 False Alarms $520.00 Fire Flood Plain District Delineation $500.00 Planning Golf Cart Operation Permit $30.00 Planning Interim Use Permit (IUP) Fee $1,050.00 $2,500.00 Escrow Planning Renewal $300.00 Planning Liquor License Club On-Sale Intoxicating $100.00 Administration On-Sale Intoxicating $1,500.00 Administration Off-Sale Intoxicating $200.00 Administration Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating $150.00 Administration On-Sale Intoxicating- 2nd Building $750.00 Administration On-Sale Non-Intoxicating $100.00 Administration Investigation $350.00 Administration On-Sale Sunday Intoxicating $200.00 Administration Temporary Intoxicating $25.00 Administration Wine $300.00 Administration Lot Line Adjustment $325.00 None Planning Massage Therapy Premises License Application Fee $100.00 Fee includes one Therapist Administration Investigation Fee $100.00 Administration Massage Therapy Practitioner License Administration Application Fee $50.00 Administration Investigation Fee $25.00 Administration Massage Therapy Premises License Renewal $50.00 Fee includes one Therapist Administration Massage Therapy Practitioner License Renewal $25.00 Administration Massage Therapy License Amendment $25.00 Administration Minor Subdivision $525.00 $1,000.00 escrow Planning Park Dedication Residential - Up to three lots $3,600.00 per lot Four or more lots per §153.14 Planning Commercial $4,500.00 per acre Planning City of Lake Elmo - 2019 Fee Schedule 6 APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2019 FEE ADDITIONAL CHARGE, ESCROW or NOTES DEPARTMENT Parking Lots Commercial $200.00 $500 Fee Escrow. Plus Security as Determined by the Planning Department Planning Platting Sketch Plan Review (Subdivision)$500.00 $3,500 Fee Escrow Planning Preliminary Plat (Subdivision)$1,850.00 $10,000 Fee Escrow Planning Final Plat (Subdivision)$1,250.00 $8,000 Fee Escrow Planning Final Plat (Extension Fee)$100.00 Planning Development Agreement Amendment $500.00 Planning Planned Unit Development General Concept Plan $1,250.00 $7,500 Fee Escrow (Waive Subdivision Escrow)Planning Development Stage Plan $1,850.00 $10,000 Fee Escrow (Waive Subdivision Escrow)Planning Final Plat $1,250.00 $8,000 Fee Escrow (Waive Subdivision Escrow) and (City will retain escrows to reimburse review costs for each stage of Development)Planning Private Roads (Permitted only in AG zone)$150.00 Planning Restictive Soils and Wetland Restoration Protection and Preservation Permit $800.00 Planning Returned Check (NSF)$30.00 Finance Right-of-Way Permit Annual Registration $200.00 $5,000 Security Public Works Excavation Permit $275.00 + $.60/foot Public Works Joint Trench Permit (per lot per utility)$275.00 + $.60/foot Public Works Obstruction Permit $275.00 Public Works Small Wireless Permit Fee $275.00 Public Works Permit Extension $100.00 Public Works Delay Penalty (per calendar day)$25.00 Public Works SAC Charge (City) (Sewer Availability Charge)$3,000.00 Per REC Unit: collected at time of plat for new lot. This fee may be deferred through special assessment for parcels with existing structures.Sewer SAC Charge (Met Council) (Sewer Availability Charge)$2,485.00 Per REC Unit: $2,485 to Met Council at time of connection.Sewer Sewer Connection Charge $1,000.00 Per REC Unit collected at time of plat for new lot. This fee may be deferred through special assessment for parcels with existing structures.Sewer Sewer Lateral Benefit Charge $11,600.00 Per REC Unit connecting to a Trunk Sewer Main and that has never been assessed Sewer City of Lake Elmo - 2019 Fee Schedule 7 APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2019 FEE ADDITIONAL CHARGE, ESCROW or NOTES DEPARTMENT Sewer Base Charge - Residential - Non 201 Off Site $53.56 per quarter Allowance of 10,000 gallons (10 Units) per quarter Sewer Sewer Rate $4.60/1,000 Gal Sewer 201 Off-Site Maintenance Fee $76.51/unit/quarter Sewer Real Estate Searches $15.00/Search For special assessment or utility search Finance Signs - Permanent $180.00 Planning Signs - Temporary $75.00 Planning Temporary Renewal $25.00 Planning Re-inspection Fee $25.00 Planning Special Event Permit $75.00 City must be listed as additional insured Administration Surface Water Residential $60.00 Storm Water Non-Residential (Commercial etc.)$60.00 Utility rate factor per code Storm Water Review Fee $142.50 $82.50 Review/$60 Storm Water Fund Storm Water Vacations (Streets or Easements) Easements $515.00 $500 Fee Escrow Planning Streets $515.00 $500 Fee Escrow Planning Variance $750.00 $500 Fee Escrow Planning Shoreland Variance $1,500.00 $500 Fee Escrow Planning Utility Delinquent Accounts Regular 6% per quarter Plus $25.00 or 8%, whichever is greater, if certified to County for collection with taxes Water Sewer 6% per quarter Plus $25.00 or 8%, whichever is greater, if certified to County for collection with taxes Sewer Storm Water 10% per year or $5 mininum Plus $25.00 or 8%, whichever is greater, if certified to County for collection with taxes Storm Water Water Availability Charge (WAC)$3,000.00 Per REC Unit; collected at time of plat for new lot. This fee may be deferred through special assessment for parcels with existing structures. Water Water Connection Charge $1,000.00 Per REC Unit, collected at time of plat for new lot. This fee may be deferred through special assessment for parcels with existing structures. Water Water Equipment/Set up Meter (3/4" or less)$360.50 Water 1" Meter $430.00 Water 1 & 1/2" Meter $1,040.00 WaterAdditional fees apply to larger sized meters City of Lake Elmo - 2019 Fee Schedule 8 APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2019 FEE ADDITIONAL CHARGE, ESCROW or NOTES DEPARTMENT 2" Meter $1,185.00 Water 3" Meter $1,415.00 Water 4" Meter $2,530.00 Water Driveway Curb Stop Lid $103.00 Water Disconnect Service $82.40 Water Reconnect Service $82.40 Water Water Lateral Benefit Charge $5,800.00 Per REC Unit connecting to a Trunk Water Main and that has never been assessed Water Water Usage Residential - Quarterly Base Rate $21.22 Base Water Residential - Plus Rate per 1,000 Gallons Water Plus Rate for 0-15,000 Gallons $2.12 Water Plus Rate for 15,001-30,000 Gallons $2.54 Water Plus Rate for 30,001-50,000 Gallons $3.06 Water Plus Rate for 50,001-80,000 Gallons $3.67 Water Plus Rate for 80,001 + Gallons $4.40 Water Water Usage Commercial - Quarterly Rate $26.52 Base Water Commercial - Plus Rate Per 1,000 Gallons Water Plus Rate for 0 - 15,000 Gallons $3.30 Water Plus Rate for 15,001 - 30,000 Gallons $3.46 Water Plus Rate for 30,001 - 50,000 Gallon $4.00 Water Plus Rate for 50,001 - 80,000 Gallons $5.31 Water Plus Rate for 80,001 + Gallons $7.04 Water Water Usage Hotel / Motel - Quarterly Rate $26.53 Base For metered non-irrigation (domestic) consumption Water Hotel / Motel - Plus Rate Per 1,000 Gallons Water Plus Rate for 0 -30,000 Gallons $3.30 Water Plus Rate for 30,001 - 50,000 Gallons $3.46 Water Plus Rate for 50,001 + Gallons $4.24 Water Bulk Water Purchase Water from Hydrant 106.09 Plus $3.36/additional 1,000 gallons Water Violation of Odd/Even Watering Ban Penalty see notes → 1st violation - warning. 2nd violation - $100 . Each subsequent violation shall increase by $100 for the same property owner within the same calendar year up to a maximum of $500. Additional fees apply to larger sized meters City of Lake Elmo - 2019 Fee Schedule 9 APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2019 FEE ADDITIONAL CHARGE, ESCROW or NOTES DEPARTMENT Wind Generator $850.00 $2,000 Fee Escrow Planning Wireless Communication Permit $500.00 $10,000 Fee Escrow Planning Zoning Amendment (Text or Map)$1,245.00 $2,500 Escrow Planning Zoning Certification Letter $25.00 Planning Zoning Permit - Certificate of Zoning Compliance Planning Accessory Structures < 200 SF $75.00 Planning Fence (less than 6')$75.00 Planning Other $75.00 Definition of Terms Adopted by City Council - 12-4-18 **Security: City will retain a security escrow to ensure completion of work as directed by the approved permit/application and compliance with the State Building Code and the City of Lake Elmo Municipal Code. *Fee Escrow: City will maintain a fee escrow to cover all City review costs. Application fees include all professional fees and expenses incurred by the City.