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7.1. SR 01-06-2014 City of Elk Request for Action River To Item Number Mayor and City Council 7.1 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Public Hearinj 6, 2014 Tina Allard, City Clerk Item Description Reviewed by 2014 Master Fee Schedule Cal Portner City Administrator 1. Ordinance Amendment Adopting 2014 Reviewed by Master Fee Schedule 2. Resolution for Summary Publication of the Ordinance Action Requested 1. Mayor Dietz to open and close the public hearing. 2. Adopt by motion the 2014 Master Fee Schedule ordinance. 3. Adopt by motion a resolution for summary publication of the Master Fee Schedule ordinance (four- fifths vote is required). Background/Discussion Annually, the City Council reviews proposed fees for the upcoming year. Proposed changes are noted in red in the attached fee schedule ordinance. Fees are adjusted to cover the cost of providing services. Items to note include: Documents (Page 4) Listings—This item is charged the photocopy rate,which is set by state law and outlined on page 1 of the fee schedule. Sanitary Sewer User Fee and Sewer Access Charge (SAC) (page 6) These fees were reviewed by the Council during budget review of the Sanitary Sewer Fund. The fee is proposed to increase by 3% and the Sewer Access Charge is proposed to increase by 3%. Surface Water Management Impact Fee (page 6) Increases 3% annually per Council Resolution 94-110. The Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission approved their fees on October 11, 2011. The city attorney had recommended the fees be listed in the master fee schedule ordinance. Fees highlighted in red that don't show a strikethrough of any changes are fees that have been in place but were missing from the fee schedule. Financial Impact Staff asks for adoption of a resolution authorizing summary publication of the ordinance in order to save publishing costs. P a w E R E U 6 Y NaA f RE] Attachments • Resolution for Summary Publication of the ordinance • Fee Schedule Ordinance N:APublic Bodies\Agenda Packets\01-06-2014\Final\x7,1 sr fee sched.docx City of Elk River Resolution 14- A Resolution of the City of Elk River Approving Notice of Summary Publication of Ordinance #14- an Ordinance Adopting the 2014 Master Fee Schedule WHEREAS, on January 6, 2014 the Elk River City Council adopted Ordinance 13-_ approving the 2014 Master Fee Schedule; and WHEREAS, the enactment of this ordinance establishes fees and charges required by the City Code and to comply with Minnesota Statutes 462.353, sub.4; and WHEREAS, the 2014 Master Fee Schedule lists fees and charges for Administrative, Financial, Environmental, Planning,Development,Building,Parks and Recreation, Fire, Police, and Elk River Municipal Utility services along with code enforcement violations; and WHERAS, a copy of the full text of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person 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; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River,Minnesota, as follows: by at least four-fifths vote, authorizes the publication of the title and summary of Ordinance 14-_and that Ordinance 14-_ shall become effective upon publication of this resolution. Passed and adopted this 6"'day of January 2014. John J. Dietz,Mayor ATTEST: Tina Allard, City Clerk P O w E R E U 9 1 1`4 f U i to be removed Underlines to be added City of Elk -m"' -� River Ordinance 14 - An Ordinance Adopting the 2014 Master Fee Schedule of the City of Elk River, Minnesota, City Code The City Council of the City of Elk River does hereby ordain as follows: 1. Policy and Purpose: By the enactment of this Ordinance,the City Council intends to establish fees and charges required by the City Code for the year 2014 and to comply with Minnesota Statutes, 462.353, sub. 4. 2. Fees and Charges: The fees and charges for the city for the year 2014 are as set forth on attached Exhibit A. 3. Application:Where a direct conflict exists between the amount of a fee or charge set by any provision of the City Code and a fee or charge set by this Ordinance,the fee or charge set by this Ordinance applies. Effective Date That this Ordinance shall become effective January 7, 2014. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River this 6"'day of January, 2014. John J. Dietz,Mayor ATTEST: Tina Allard, City Clerk pIIEIEI 11 NATUREI J/ Exhibit A Elk2014 Master Fee Schedule M River Fees deposited mitb or cbecks casbed by the city do not iVj an applicant automaticalj receives a permit or license from the city. Specific criteria must be met for each type of license orpermit for avbicb an application bas been submitted before the license or permit may be granted.Administrative or Council approval may also be required before the permit or license is valid. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENT SEARCH CERTIFICATION $20/each CITY CODE Available through Municipal Code Corporation. Costs will vary as updates are made to the code. Cost is based on items such as pages,tabs, shipping fees, etc. COPIES ■ Microfilm to Hard Copy $.25 per page ■ CD/DVD Reproduction $13 ■ Dubbing Video Tapes and DVD's $20 each ■ Photocopies $.25 per page up to 100 pages; over 100 pages plus staff time FINANCE CHARGE Computed at 1.5%per month(18 % This cbarge does not appj to Code Enforcement Violations. annual) on account balances unpaid after the due date. LABOR RATE (research, computerservices, etc.) $23/hr (15 minutes minimum) LICENSES Late fee: 10%penalty or$25,whichever is greater if don't renew by application due date. If license expires,applicant must apply for a new licenses and pay applicable fees. • Billiard Hall $35/table • Kennel • Commercial $75/year • Residential $50/year • Liquor 0 3.2%Malt Off-Sale $75/year 0 3.2%Malt On-Sale $225/year o Club $300/year o Consumption&Display(Set-up) $75/year o Intoxicating On-Sale $5,000/year I • Intoxicating Sunday On-Sale $200/year • Temporary Community Festival (on-sale) $100/day • Temporary 3.2%Malt On-Sale $30/day • Temporary On-Sale $40/day • Wine $700/year • Initial Investigation Fee for Intoxicating Licenses • Single $200 • Association,Partnership, Corporation, Club $400 • Massage Establishment • Single $200 • Partnership,Association, Corporation $300 • Renewal Fee $150/year • Massage Therapist • Initial Fee $150 • Renewal Fee $100/year • Mechanical Amusement $15/per establishment plus: • Mechanical Rides $15/ride • Pin Ball Games $15/machine • Pool Tables (Coin Operated) $15/table • Video Games $15/game • Pawn Shop $12,000/year o Initial Investigation Fee $1,500 • Peddler $150/year • Sexually-Oriented Businesses (additionalplanning departmentfees and $500/year .Zoning requirements may apply) o Initial Investigation Fee • Single $200 • Association,Partnership, Corporation $400 • Special Event o Private Events on Public Property $150 for first 2 hours $50 each additional hour $250 damage deposit • Solicitor $150/year • Tobacco $150/year • Transient Merchant (generalplanningpermitfee may apply) $150/year MERCHANDISE ■ Plastic Cups $4 ■ City Flag $45 ■ Plastic Pins -Elk River $.35 each ■ Metal Pins-Elk River $2 each 2 PHOTOS ■ 35 mm Photos up to 12 Exposures $10 ■ 35 mm Photos up to 24 Exposures $15 ■ Digital Black and White $10 ■ Digital Color $15 POSTAGE Prevailing Rate ENVIRONMENTAL ABATEMENTS-Per City Ordinance Actual cost borne by the City for handling/disposal, site maintenance, or other appropriate remediation. LICENSES ■ Garbage Hauler $60 1St truck plus $15 each additional truck ■ Mineral Extraction $20/acre to be actively mined in forthcoming year or not reclaimed $5/acre approved but not actively mined ■ Solid Waste Facility $2,000 plus cost of reviewing license. Amount of annual cost incurred by the city for monitoring and inspecting the facility plus the license. NPDES PERMITS ■ Inspection Residential $175 per residential building ■ Commercial/Industrial Actual cost of total inspections SHORELAND OR WETLAND INSPECTION $40 • • Double fee applies if work begins before permit obtained 3 SEASON/SCREEN PORCHES $45 x square footage = valuation for permit fee plus state surcharge. Plan check is included with this price ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISIONS/SIMPLE PLATS APPLICATION $300 plus park dedication fee,if applicable ■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000 BASEMENT FINISH $12 per square foot for valuation,use building permit fee plus state surcharge. Plan check is included with this price BUILDING PERMIT ■ Industrial, Commercial,Multifamily Residential, Single-family, State permit fee, 1997 UBC Table 1A,plus and Additions 65%plan check fee (valuation based on current State of MN building valuation data) 3 COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW (PARTIAL) .5%of the valuation(non-refundable) CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW BY CITY COUNCIL $100 ■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000 CONDITIONAL OR INTERIM USE PERMIT $275 ■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000 DECKS $10 per square foot for valuation for permit fee plus state surcharge. Plan check is included with this price. DEMOLITION ■ House or Commercial $150 ■ Residential Outbuilding Over 120 sq. ft. $45 DOCUMENTS ■ Comprehensive Plan $50 ■ Land Development Regulations $35 it $50 ■ Housing Maintenance Ordinance $5 each ■ State Residential Contractor License Search $5/permit EASEMENT VACATION APPLICATION $275 ■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000 ENGINEERING SERVICES $85 an hour FENCES ■ Over 6 Feet High $75 plus state surcharge FIREPLACES/WOOD STOVES $75 plus state surcharge GARAGES $12 per square foot for valuation,use building permit fee plus state surcharge. Plan check is included with this price GENERAL PLANNING PERMIT $100 ■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000 GRADING PERMIT 1.5%of the valuation,minimum$75 HOME OCCUPATIONS, PERMITTED $15 LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT $275 ■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000 MAPS ■ Map-Colored 2'x3' $8 each ■ Map-Larger Than 2'x3' $15 each ■ Copies of Maps From Copy Machine $8 each 4 MECHANICAL PERMIT (For beating, ventilation, dam'air conditioning, including Fee shall be the greater of$45 plus state installation, alteration, or repair surcharge or 1.5%of the valuation of the work material and labor MICRO LOAN PROGRAM Processing fee of 1% of loan interest Fee is refunded if loan is denied.Applicant pays all legal and filing fees at loan closing MOVING STRUCTURES (A buildingpermit is required forfoundation,garage, and remodeling work) ■ Moving Houses In or Out $150 ■ Moving Outbuildings In Over 120 sq. ft. $45 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT $275 ■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000 OUTBUILDINGS $12 per square foot for valuation,use building permit fee plus state surcharge. Plan check is included with this price PARK DEDICATION FEE ■ Residential $3,712/dwelling unit ■ Commercial $7,444/acre ■ Industrial $2,485/acre PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) Charge for required planning applications, i.e. conditional use permit,rezoning, etc. PLATS, PRELIMINARY APPLICATION $275 ■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,500 PLATS, FINAL APPLICATION $275 ■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000 PLUMBING PERMIT Fee shall be the greater of$45 plus state surcharge or 1.5%of the valuation of the work material and labor POOL ■ Above Ground $45 plus state surcharge ■ In Ground $75 plus state surcharge RE-ROOF ■ Residential $75 plus state surcharge ■ Commercial/Industrial $2 per square foot for valuation for permit fee plus state surcharge,minimum $75 RENTAL DWELLING Fees listed under Fire section RESIDENTIAL FIXTURE/APPLIANCE REPAIR OR REPLACE $15 minimum or 5%of the cost, whichever is greater RE-SIDING (Residential) $75 plus state surcharge 5 SANITARY SEWER USER FEE April 1, 2013 April 1, 2014 ■ Charge Per 1,000 Gallons $ 3.96 $ 4.08 ■ Minimum Charge $ 9.20 $ 9.48 ■ Apartment Unit Charge $ 15.83 $ 16.30 ■ House Unit Flat Charge $20.80 $ 21.42 SEPTIC INSTALLATION & REPAIR PERMIT $130 SEWER AVAILABILITY CHARGE (SAC) $4-,-370 4,500 per unit SEWER & WATER HOOKUP/REPAIR PERMIT $150 commercial plus $2,000 bond in Storm or Sanitary favor of the city $65 residential plus $2,000 bond in favor of the city SIGN/ZONING PERMITS ■ Permanent Sign(separate buildingpermit and fee may apply) $30 ■ Temporary $30 ■ Temporary,Deposit $100 SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION $100 ■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000 STAFF SERVICES $50 an hour STREET/ RIGHT-OF-WAY DISRUPTION PERMIT $100 plus ($5,000 letter of credit or bond (cable,phone,gas, electric, etc.) in favor of the city or equivalent) SUBDIVISION EXEMPTIONS $100 ■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000 SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT IMPACT FEE $484107/residential lot (rural) (3%annual increase per resolution 94-110) $288 214/residential lot (urban) $458 1,287 /acre (multifamily, commercial,and industrial) TAX ABATEMENT $5,000 Projects which require additional professional services in excess of$5,000 shall be required to reimburse the city for additional expenses TAX INCREMENT FINANCING $10,000 Projects which require additional professional services in excess of$10,000 shall be required to reimburse the city for additional expenses VARIANCE $275 ■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000 6 WINDOW/DOOR INSTALLATION ■ 1 —3 Windows/Doors $45 plus state surcharge ■ 4 or More Windows/Doors $75 plus state surcharge ZONE MAP CHANGE $275 ■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000 ZONING LETTER $50 per address ZONING REQUESTS, MISCELLANEOUS $110 PARKS & RECREATION PARK FACILITY USE FEE (sbelter, bandsbell,fields, and outdoor hockey rinks) ■ Residents $20 ■ Non-Residents $40 ■ Field With a Shelter No charge PARK & ALL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Per policy&application for use FIRE SPRINKLER INSPECTION FEE ■ Industrial, Commercial,Multifamily Residential,Single-family, State permit fee, 1997 UBC Table 1A, and Additions (valuation based on material and labor) OPEN BURNING ■ Burning Permit $10 each ■ Special Burning Permit—Daytime Hours $25 each FALSE FIRE ALARMS ■ Alarm 1-3 No charge ■ Alarm 4 $200 ■ Alarm 5 or More Fee increases $50 per alarm (ex.-alarm 5=x"250, alarm 6=x'300) FIRE EXTINGUISHER DROPOFF/RECHARGE SERVICE $5 handling fee,plus actual vendor cost to recharge depending on type of extinguisher FIRE WATCH $50 an hour per person If vehicle or apparatus is needed, cost will be billed per FEMA reimbursable rates plus 15%administrative fee FIREWORKS ■ Public Display for Pyrotechnics $50 per day 7 ■ Sales/Storage-Retail $100/year ■ Sales/Storage-Temporary (generalplanningpermitalso required $100/year KEY LOCK BOX per vendor pricing RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE (double fee applies if rental takes place before license is issued. Effective date for this fee begins July 9, 2093 • Single Dwelling $65 per addressed building • Multi-Unit/Apartment $65 per addressed building plus $16 per dwelling unit ACCIDENT REPORT (state motor vebicle report) $.25 per page AUDIONIDEO REPRODUCTION ■ Dubbing Police Audio Tapes $25/tape ■ Dubbing Police Video Tapes $35/tape ANIMALS ■ Cat Tag $10/2 years ■ Dog Tag $10/2 years ■ Duplicate Cat or Dog Tag $2 each ■ Dangerous &Potentially Dangerous Dogs • Dangerous Dog License $50/yearly • Potentially Dangerous Dog License $50/yearly • Hearing Fee (initial non-refundable fee to appeal declaration) $100 • Escrow for Hearing(Dog owner ' responsible for bearing costs $600 if tbey lose the appeal. Excess funds zviill be reimbursed ■ Impound Fee • 1St Time in One Year $50 • 2nd Time in One Year $75 • 3rd Time in One Year $150 BACKGROUND (letterofgoodconduct) $10 FINGER PRINTS $10 IMPOUNDED VEHICLES (atpublic worksgarage orpolice department) $15/Day LOCKOUT FEE $20 PARKING FINES* *An additional surcbarge may be added to the fine by the State of Minnesota. *llben filing a formal complaint in district court a x'50 cbarge is added for legal fees to cover the cost of the City Attorney. 8 ■ 74-94 Prohibited Zone/Area (allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20 • Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14 $40 additional days to pay) • If both notices are ignored,a formal complaint is filed in $90 district court ■ 74-94 Within 15' of Fire Hydrant (allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20 • Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14 additional days to pay) $40 • If both notices are ignored,a formal complaint is filed in district court $90 ■ 74-94 Obstructing/Blocking Crosswalk(allowed 21 days to pay $20 ticket) • Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14 additional days to pay) $40 • If both notices are ignored,a formal complaint is filed in district court $90 ■ 74-94 On Sidewalk (allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20 • Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14 additional days to pay) $40 • If both notices are ignored,a formal complaint is filed in district court $90 ■ 74-94 Within 15' of Intersection(allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20 • Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14 additional days to pay) $40 • If both notices are ignored, a formal complaint is filed in district court $90 ■ 74-94 Facing Wrong Way(allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20 • Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14 additional days to pay) $40 • If both notices are ignored,a formal complaint is filed in district court $90 ■ 74-94 Double Parking(allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20 • Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14 additional days to pay) $40 • If both notices are ignored,a formal complaint is filed in district court $90 ■ 74-94 Blocking Driveway(allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20 • Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14 additional days to pay) $40 • If both notices are ignored, a formal complaint is filed in district court $90 ■ 74-96a Overtime Parking(allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $10 • Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14 $20 additional days to pay) • If both notices are ignored,a formal complaint is filed in $70 9 district court ■ 74-96a Temporary/Emergency Restriction(allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20 • Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14 additional days to pay) $40 • If both notices are ignored, a formal complaint is filed in district court $90 ■ 74-97 No Parking 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. (allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20 • Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14 $40 additional days to pay) • If both notices are ignored,a formal complaint is filed in $90 district court ■ 74-98b For Sale on City Property(allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20 • Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14 additional days to pay) $40 • If both notices are ignored, a formal complaint is filed in district court $90 ■ Other (allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20 • Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14 $40 additional days to pay) • If both notices are ignored,a formal complaint is filed in $90 district court ■ 74-100 Fire Lane/Hydrant (allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20 • Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14 $40 additional days to pay) • If both notices are ignored,a formal complaint is filed in $90 district court ■ 74-102 Winter Parking Ban(allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20 • Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14 $40 additional days to pay) • If both notices are ignored, a formal complaint is filed in $90 district court PARKING PERMITS (foremployees) $20/per year POLICE RESERVE SERVICE $28/hr SECURITY ALARMS ■ Permit $20 ■ False Alarms Alarm 1-2—No charge Alarm 3-5 - $50 Alarm 6-7 - $100 Alarm 8-9 - $250 10&Over- $500 Failure to obtain alarm permit- $100 Other civil alarm violations - $100 10 ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Adopted�y the Elk RiverMunicoal Utilities Commission on November 12, 2013,,perAfN Statute 412.361 ELECTRIC CONNECTION ■ Non-Residential Developer • Lot with ERMU water service $450 • Lot without ERMU water service $550 ■ Builder $850 ■ Commercial&Industrial 50%of the cost of installation ■ Existing Services Upgrade 100%of Cost of Installation ■ Minimum Temporary Electric Service Fee with Transformer $150 ■ Minimum Temporary Electric Service Fee without Transformer $500 ■ Street Light—30'Decorative Pole w 6'Arm&Fixture $1,800 ■ Street Light—23'Decorative Pole w Traditional Fixture $1,450 ■ Security Light—Wood Pole w Fixture $950 ■ Security Light—Existing Pole $100 ■ Pole Attachment Fee (per pole) $6.50 DISCONNECT FEE ■ Electrical-Residential $50 ■ Electrical-3 Phase $150 ■ Water Shut-Off $100 METER TAMPERING $250 METER TESTING $50 ENERGY AUDIT $50 ABANDONED WATER SERVICE $2,500 WATER SALES • Bulk • Access Card Deposit $5 • Units (per 1,000gallons) $4 • Hydrant • Rental $150/me 50/week • Units (per 1,000gallons) $4 ■ Deposit for 5/8"Hydrant Meter $150 ■ Deposit for 2 1/2"Hydrant Meter $1,000 ■ Private Hydrant Maintenance Program Monthly Fee $5 NSF FEE $2-030 • Administrative Fee for Continued Submission of Checks After $20 No-Check Notice Given • Penalty Amount 10% RED TAG HANDLING $20 II ASSISTANCE TO ANOTHER CITY, Cost of Material Plus 15%and Labor Fees MUTUAL AID, OR IF APPLYING FOR FEMA FUNDS Plus 55% VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT RATES Oerhour) ■ Line Truck $50 per hour ■ Pickup Truck $25 per hour WATER ACCESS CHARGE (WAC) ■ Contact Elk River Municipal Utilities For Fees Owed $3,424 3,215 Per WAC unit CODE ENFORCEMENT • • latepaymentfee of 0% of tbefine will be assessed/r eacb 30-daypefiod, orpaa tbereof, paid after due date. ANIMALS ■ Exceeding Maximum Number Allowed $50 ■ Feces Clean-up $100 MISCELLANEOUS ■ Exterior Storage $200 ■ Firewood $200 ■ Garbage&Refuse $55 ■ Snow&Ice Removal $55 ■ Unsafe Conditions, Critical $500 VEHICLES ■ Commercial/Overweight Vehicle Parked in Residential Zone $50 ■ Junk Vehicles $200 ■ Overweight Vehicles $200 ■ Parking Codes $55 ■ Parking on Unapproved Surfaces $200 ■ Vehicles Displayed"For Sale"on Public Street $50 ZONING ■ Accessory Structure $200 ■ Dwelling Unit Occupied by More Than One Family $500 ■ Fencing Setback&Maintenance $200 ■ Home Occupation $200 ■ Home Occupation,Prohibited $250 ■ Long Grass $200 ■ Nuisance,Junk&Debris Violation $200 ■ Property Maintenance, Critical $500 ■ Property Maintenance,Non-Critical $200 ■ Sign Ordinance Violation $200 ■ Swimming Pool Violation, Critical $500 ■ Swimming Pool Violation,Non-Critical $200 ■ Zoning Code Violation, Other Than Noted Above $200 12