11-23-2015 Council Work Session Packet

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TO: Mayor McMillan and Council Members FROM: Ron Olson, Finance Director DATE: November 23, 2015 SUBJECT: 2016 Fee Schedule Attachments: A. 2016 Proposed Fee Schedule Staff has been working on updates to the current fee schedule. Because no zoning fees are being changed, a public hearing is not technically required. However, there is a benefit to allowing public input to on the fee schedule even if it is not required. A public hearing on the 2016 Fee Schedule will be held on December 14, 2015. Proposed Changes for the 2016 Fee Schedule: • Page 2 —Commercial Site Plan Review. Staff is recommending a new Application Escrow for minor modification of existing building per Sec. 78-42 of $2,500 minimum. • Page 6—The Storm Water and Drainage Trunk Fees. Staff is recommending an increase of 5%. • Page 8—Building Permit. These fees are based on Total Valuation and Staff is recommending the Valuation Table be included in the Fee Schedule. • Page 11—Municipal Connection Fees. Staff is expecting an increase to Water Meter and Meter Horns of 10% and will charge the current cost. • Page 12—Connection to Sewer System in Adjacent City. Staff is recommending a fee verbiage addition to include "whichever is higher". • Page 15 —Sewer Projects. The 2010 Sewer connection at North Farm Road Staff has an increase of 5.25% which is the interest rate of the outstanding special assessments. • Page 16-2009 Utility Projects at Myrtlewood Utility Improvements Staff increased the project 6.25% which is the interest rate of the outstanding special assessments. • Page 18—Signs. A Permanent Sign permit fee of $50.00 is recommended by Staff. • Page 19 —Fence Viewers. Staff is recommending a $30.00 permit fee for Fence Viewers. • Page 26 —Municipal Sewer Rates. A 4% increase for the Utility Service Rates is recommended effective the 1St Quarter of 2016.