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Request for Council Action continued <br />page 2 of 2 <br />April 5, 1995 <br />Adoption of 1994 Uniform Building Code with State Amendment <br />This increase breaks down to: <br />Average valuation <br />of 1994 new house <br />$337,1 <br />Current Fee Rate Increased Fee Rate <br />i:i:i $2350 $3290 <br />Average valuation <br />of 1994 remodel <br />$14,<mil $200 $275 <br />We may want to "minimize impact" of this increase by spreading it out over 2-3 years, refer to <br />Exhibit A. The average permit fee for a new house would then go up $300-$500 per year rather <br />than $1000 the first year. The average fee for a remodel permit would go up $25-$50 per year <br />rather than $75 the first year. <br />Staff would recommend taking the entire 40% increase the first year based on the following <br />findings: <br />1.The increase reflects a 5% annual increase in permit fees since last fee increase <br />in 1988. <br />2.Orono ’s average house with a permit valuation of $337,000 actually sells for <br />$600,000. <br />3.Orono ’s average house is very complex and requires more frequent and longer <br />inspection times. <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED; <br />To adopt Ordinance No._____, Second Series and to adopt the updated version of the <br />Minnesota State Building Code (1994 UBC) . _____Ayes, ______Nays. <br />To further direct staff to prepare an amendment of the Orono Fee Schedule for Council ’s <br />action at their April 24, 1995 meeting to reflect an increase of: <br />'> 40% - Total increase 1st year <br />20% - Spread over two years <br />13.32% - Increase spread over three years