4.5. SR 12-15-2003MEMORANDUM
Item 4.5.
TO:
FROlq:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor and City Council
Joan Schmidt, City Clerk
December 15, 2003
2004 Fee Schedule
REQUEST
Council is requested to conduct a public hearing and adopt the 2004 fee schedule.
BACKGROUND
At the November 17, 2003, Council meeting, the Council reviewed the proposed 2004 fees.
Council did not recommend any changes at that meeting. However, in addition to what was
reviewed at that meeting, Building and Environmental Admimstrator Stephen Rohlf is
recommending that plumbing permits be charged at a rate of 1.5 percent of the valuation of
the work, the same as we are currendy charging for heating, ventilation and air conditioning
permits. He also has proposed increasing the permit for septic installation and repair from
$60 to $100.
In the attached fee schedule, the proposed changes are highlighted. The current fee amount
to be changed or eliminated is illustrated with a strikethrough. State law requires any fees
dealing with land use to be enacted through ordinance with a public hearing.
ATTACHMENTS · Ordinance adopting 2004 Fee Schedule (with proposed 2004 Master Fee
Schedule, Exhibit A, B, C, D, and E)
· Memo from Stephen Rohlf regarding changes to plumbing and septic permit fees
· Current Exhibit "D" illustrating current plumbing permit fees
· Summary of ordinance for publication.
ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to adopt the attached ordinance setting the 2004 Fee Schedule.
Motion to adopt the attached summary publication of the ordinance setting the 2004 Fee
Schedule.
S: \Council\J oan\ FeeSched04final. DOC
ORDINANCE 03-
CITY OF ELK RIVER
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
ADOPTING THE 2004 FEE SCHEDULE
The City Council of the City of Elk River does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. Pursuant to Minnesota Law, and the Elk River City Code, a fee
schedule for City services and licensing is hereby adopted.
2004 Master Fee Schedule.
(a)
(b)
(c)
The Code of the City of Elk River establishes that certain fees be set from
time to time by the Elk River City Council.
City staff has reviewed the current Master Fee Schedule for the City of Elk
River and is hereby recommending that the 2004 Master Fee Schedule,
hereto attached as Exhibit A, B, C, D and E be adopted.
Upon consideration and review of the Elk River City Council, the 2004
Master Fee Schedule, hereto attached as Exhibit A, B, C, D and E is hereby
adopted and becomes effective January 1, 2004.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be published on
become effective beginning January 1, 2004.
., 2003 and shall
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River this __day of
,2003.
ATTEST:
Stephanie A. Klinzing, Mayor
Joan M. Schmidt, City Clerk
Page 1
2004 MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Exhibit A
ACCIDENT REPORT (STATE MOTOR VEHICLE)
ANIMAL IMPOUND FEES
1st Time in one year
2r~d Time in one year
3rd Time in one year
ANIMAL LICENSES
cat
Dog
Duplicate Cat or Dog License
Residential Kennel
Commercial Kennel
~30
~50
~100
:~5/2 years
0/2 years
:~2 each
$50/year
~75/year
ASSESSMENT SEARCH CERTIFICATION <t ~ ¢ ~,~,-.,--~,
AUDIO/VISUAL
Dubbing Police Audio Tapes
Dubbing Audio Tapes
Dubbing Police Video Tapes
Dubbing Video Tapes
Video Operator
BACKGROUND (letter of good conduct)
BUILDING PERMIT
Industrial, Commercial, Multifamily
Residential, Single-family, and additions
State Residential Contractor License
Search
Miscellaneous Building Permits
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Gas Fitting Permit Fee
Gas Fitter's License
Plumbing Permit
$25/tape
~5/tape
$35/tape
~20/tape
~50 hour
State permit fee, 1997 UBC Table 1 A, plus
65% plan check fee (valuation based on
current State of MN building valuation
data)
$5/permit
City permit fee schedule Exhibit D plus
State Surcharge
City permit fee schedule Exhibit C - 1.5%
City permit fee schedule Exhibit B
$35/year
City permit fee Schedule E - .~8/fixture
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BURNING PERMITS
Residential Special Burning Permit
Residential Special Burning Permit -
Daytime Hours
,..COPIES
Microfilm to hard copy
Driver's License residents)
$10 each
$25 each
.~1 each
CUPS - ELK RIVER
Plastic
Cer,~,,ie
DOCUMENTS
Audit or Budget
Comprehensive Plan
City Code
Housing Maintenance Ordinance
Meeting Packets
Land Development Regulations
$4
$0
$25
.$135 Available through Municipal Code
Corporation
each
$5/packet
.$35
FALSE ALARMS
Fire First 3 alarms - no charge - $150 for the 4Ih
alarm, $50 for each successive alarm
thereafter
Other (Security) First four alarms - no charge - $50 for 5th
alarm and each successive alarm
thereafter
FERTILIZER LICENSE
Commercial Applicator License
FINGER PRINTS
$45
.$10
FIREWORKS DISPLAY P~ERMIT
FIREWORKS SALES PERMI~,.~~
Renewal
FLAG - I'Citvl
GARBAGE HAULER LICENSE
GRADING PERMIT
.~40
$60 1st truck plus $15 each additional truck
$50 plus city consultant fees if required to
process application
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IMPOUNDED VEHICLES -- AT CITY GARAGE
OR POLICE DEPARTMENT
LABOR RATE - Research, Computer
Services, Etc.
LION'S PARK CENTER
LIG~UOR LICENSE
Club
Intoxicating On-Sale
Intoxicating Sunday On-Sale
Investigation Fee
Corporation
Single
3.2% Beer Off-Sale
3.2% Beer On-Sale
Set Up
Wine
Temporary Non-Intoxicating
Temporary Intoxicating
Premises Extension Permit (on-sale)
LOCKOUT FEES
MAPS
Aerial Photos
Aerial Topography Maps
Large Base, Zoning, or Land Use Map
Medium Base or Zoning Map
Medium Base Ward Map
Copies of Maps from Copy Machine
MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT
Initial Fee (Includes Investigation Fee)
Single
Corporation
Partnership
Renewal Fee
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Initial Fee (Includes Investigation Fee)
Renewal Fee
$10/Day
915/hr (1,5 minutes minimum)
Per Policy & Application for Facility Use
9300/year
95.000
9200/year
9400
$200
975/year
9225/year
$75/year
$700
$30/day
940/day
~100
$20
96/sheet
915/per acre
93 each
92 each
92 each
$2 each
~200
9300
$300
9150
$150
$100
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MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT
Mechanical Rides
Pin Ball Games
Pool Tables (Coin Operated)
Video Games
MINERAL EXTRACTION
PARK DEDICATION FEE
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
PARK FACILITY USE FEE
Open Shelter
Residents
Non-residents
Closed Shelter
.~15/per establishment plus:
.~ 15/ride
il 5/machine
115/table
~ 15/game
$20/acre to be actively mined in
forthcoming year or not reclaimed
i5/acre approved but not actively mined
;2,000/acre
;2O
;4O
Residents ;40
Non-residents i80
PARK RESERVATION FEE
PARK FACILITY & RESERVATION DEPOSIT
REFUNDABLE (in addition to tees)
0-25 People
25-100 People
101-250 People
$50/per date of use
;50
Over 500 People/Community Events
~100
;150
251-500 People ~300
;500
PARKING FINES
Ovedime Parking
Prohibited/Improper Parking
No Parking 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Winter Parking Ordinance
Other
;10
Handicap Parking Only
;2O
;2O
;15
;2O
Fire Lane/Hydrant ;20
;2OO
PARKING STICKERS
Commuter Parking
Duplicate (for lost stickers)
PAWN SHOPS
Investigation Fee
.~12/space (2 stickers/space)
.~1/sticker
$12,000/year
.~1,500
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PHOTOGRAPHS
35 mm photos up to 12 exposures
35 mm photos up to 24 exposures
Digital black and white
Digital color
PINS
;15
$10
$15
Plastic - Elk River `$.35 each
Metal - Elk River .$2 each
POSTAGE
RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE
SEPTIC INSTALLATION AND REPAI~
SEWER AV..~AILABILITY CHARGE (SAC1
~terceptor)
SEWER AND WATER HOOK-UP PERMIT
SIGN PERMITS
Up to 100 square feet
101-300 square feet
Over 300 square feet
Yearly Advertising Structure (Billboard)
Inspection
Temporary
Temporary, Deposit
SOLID WASTE FACILITY LICENSE
STREET DISRUPTION
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT IMPACT FEE
(3% annual increase) (Resolution 94-110)
TOBACCO
TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE
UTILITY HOOK-UP PERMIT
Year-long city-wide permit
Prevailing Rate
`$15/dwelling unit
`$45 plus (`$2,000 bond in favor of the city)
`$6O
`$120
`$200
`$10
`$3o
$2,000 plus cost of reviewing license.
Amount of annual cost incurred by the city
for monitoring and inspecting the facility
)lus the license.
$100 plus ($5,000 letter of credit in favor of
the city)
$79.79/residential lot (rural)
`$159.60/residential lot (urban)
$957.67/acre (multifamily, commercial,
and industrial)
`$150/year
`$100/year
`$1,000
One-time hook-up permit ;45
WATER ACCESS CHARGE (WAC)
(Contact Municipal Utilities - 441-2020)
WATER CONNECTION CHARGE
(Contact Municipal Utilities - 441-2020)
ZONING/PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Administrative Subdivisions/Simple Plats
(Escrow for Consulting Services) .
3300
31,2oo
3300 plus Park Dedication if applicable
3300
Conditional and Interim Use Permit
Commercial/Industrial 3500
(Escrow for Consulting Services)
Residential
(Escrow for Consulting Services)
Amendments and renewals requiring
public hearings
(Escrow for Consulting Services)
(Escrow for Consulting Sewices)
3500
3300
3200
Same as fees for initial applications
3300
Easement Vacation 3250
;300
General Zoning Requests
;100
Land Use Plan Amendment ;300
Nonconforming Sign Alteration
;110
Ordinance Amendment 3400
Preliminary Plats
(Escrow for Consulting ServicesI
31000 + 35/Iot for each lot over 50
Permitted Home Occupations
;1,000
Plats, Final ;200
;15
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Requests for Parcel Information
Property Identification Number or
Legal Description
Zoning Designation or Flood Zone
Lot Dimension
Zoning Letter
Charge for necessary planning
applications required for the PUD, i.e. CUP,
Rezoning, etc.
$15 per parcel
325 per parcel
340 per parcel
,~50 per request
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Subdivision Exemptions
Site Plan Review
(Escrow for Consulting Services)
;300
~500
Variance ~200
Zone Change
~300
P~e 8
EXHIBIT B
CITY OF ELK RIVER
FUEL-GAS PIPING PERMIT FEES
The Chief Building Inspector, before issuing any permit for the installation of any fuel-gas
piping, shall require the payment by the applicant for such permit of fees in the amount
herein provided.
Minimum Fee
In no case shall the fee charged for any permit issued by the Chief Building Inspector be
less than Forty-five Dollars ($45.00).
Basic Fees
The fees for all fuel-gas piping permits shall be computed on the basis of the number of
fuel-gas appliances. The fee for each appliance so provided for shall, except as hereinafter
otherwise specifically provided, be Six Dollars ($6.00) for each fuel-gas appliance.
(B)
Where any such permit is issued for roughing-in of fuel-gas lines for future appliances, a
fee of Six Dollars ($6.00) shall be charged for each line or lines.
(c)
In addition to the Six Dollar ($6.00) charge for each fuel-gas appliance and future fuel-gas
lines mn for appliance, a Six Dollar ($6.00) charge for the main fuel-gas supply in the
building shall be charged.
(D)
For the purpose of this article, a gas appliance shall be taken to mean a furnace, range,
water heater, dryer, fireplace, barbecue, etc.
Pagc 9
EXHIBIT C
CITY OF ELK RIVER
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
PERMIT FEES
FEES REQUIRED
The Chief Building Inspector, before issuing any permit for the installation, alteration, or
repair of any heating, ventilation, and air conditioning appliance items, connections or
appendages, shall require the payment by the applicant for such permit of fees in the
amount herein.
MINIMUM FEE
In no case shall the fee charged for any permit issued by the Chief Building Inspector be
less than fifteen dollars ($15.00).
PERMIT FEE FOR HEATING~ VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
APPLIANCE ITEMS~ CONNECTIONS OR APPENDAGES
For any permit for the installation, alteration or repair of the above-referenced items, the
fee shall be one and one-half percent (1.5%) of the valuation of the work or as calculated
under the Uniform Mechanical Code, whichever is greater.
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CITY OF ELK RIVER
MISCELLANEOUS PERMIT FEES
EXHIBIT D
Decks
$8.00 per square foot for valuation for permit fcc; plus state surcharge. Plan check is
included with this price.
Fences
Under 6 feet no charge
Over 6 feet - $45.00 plus state surcharge
Fire Places and Wood Stoves
$45.00 plus state surcharge
Garages. Outbuildings. and Basement Finish
$10.00 per square foot for valuation, use building permit fee plus state surcharge. Plan
check is included with this price.
Re-roof
Residential - $45.00 plus state surcharge. Commercial/Industrial - $.50 per square foot for
valuation for permit fee plus state surcharge.
Swimming Pools
$45.00 plus state surcharge
3 Season and Screen Porches
$40.00 x square footage = valuation for permit fee plus state surcharge. Plan check is
included with this price.
Moving Structures
Moving structures in - $150.00 (Note: in addition, a building permit is required for
foundation, garage, and remodeling of structures moved in).
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Movine Outbuildings In
$45.00 (Note: in addition, a building permit is required for foundation and remodeling of
structures moved in).
Moving Outbuildings Out and Demolition - $45.00
Moving Houses Out and Demolition - $150.00
Window Installation - $45.00
Residing - $45.00
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CITY OF ELK RIVER
PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
EXHIBIT E
The Chief Building Inspector, before issuing any permit for the installation of any
plumbing work, fixture, or device, shall require the payment by the applicant for such
permit of fees in the amount herein provided.
MINIMUM FEE
In no case shall the fee charged for any permit issued by the Chief Building Inspector be
less than Fifteen Dollars ($15.00).
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Stephen Rohlf, Building and Environmental Administrator
DATE:
December 15, 2003
SUBJECT: Consider Changes to Plumbing and Septic Permit Fees
The Building and Environmental Department reviewed the fees pertaining to the various
permits issued by the Department to determine if the amounts charged are proportionate to
the work they generate. The Building and Environmental Department feels the fees charged
for their items are appropriate with two exceptions. The following increases are
recommended:
Plumbing Permits
Currently, plumbing permits are being charged as shown Exhibit "D" attached to this
memo. The current fee is insufficient for the amount of work plumbing permits generate
for the Department. Staff is recommending plumbing permits be charged at a rate of 1.5
percent of the valuation of the work, the same as Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Permits are charged. The proposed change to plumbing permit fees is reflected on "Exhibit
E" of the 2004 Fee Schedule.
Septic Permits
For a number of years the city has charged $60 for a Septic Permit. Due to new regulations
that have increased the amount of time spent on reviewing the design and inspecting septic
systems, along with increased staff expenses, staff recommends the fee for this type of
permit be increased to $100.
The City Council of the City of Elk River has determined that Ordinance 03-__ should be
published in summary form.
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE #03- __
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
ADOPTING THE 2004 FEE SCHEDULE
The City of Elk River does ordain:
On December 15, 2003, the Elk River City Council adopted Ordinance 03-__
adopting the 2004 fee schedule. This Master Fee Schedule, referred to as Exhibit A, B, C,
D, and E has made slight increases, decreases, and elimination of some of the City services
and licensing fees. To be increased: assessment search certification; park dedication fee of
residential and commercial sites; permits for septic installation and repair; plumbing permits,
and sewer availability charge. To be decreased: fireworks sales permit or renewal. Charges
to be eliminated: cost for Community Profile; copying; permit to carry handgun; marketing
brochure; and railroad parking lot sticker. New charge: reproduction of CD or DVD.
A printed copy of the full text of the Ordinance and Master Fee Schedule, referred
to as Exhibit A, B, C, D, and E in Ordinance 03-__, is available for public inspection at the
office of the Elk River City Clerk, 13065 Orono Parkway, during regular business hours -
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
This summary of Ordinance #03- has been approved by the City Council, by at
least four-fifths vote, on December 15, 2003. Ordinance 03- shall become effective
beginning January 1, 2004.
ATTEST:
Stephanie Kdinzing, Mayor
Joan Schmidt, City Clerk