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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 15_9/9/2021Agenda Item #15. Regular Council STAFF MEMO Meeting: Regular Council - Sep 09 2021 Staff Contact: James Trube, Fire Chief Department: Fire IEREF� -low dd RESOLUTION 45-21: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TEQUESTA FIRE RESCUE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE AS IDENTIFIED IN THE ATTACHED "EXHIBIT A" AND SUPERSEDING THE ATTACHED "EXHIBIT B" RESOLUTIONS 72-05/06 AND "EXHIBIT C" RESOLUTION 29-20, AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PROCEED ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Please find attached Resolution 45-21 which establishes a Master Fee Schedule for Tequesta Fire Rescue. This resolution supersedes "Exhibit B" Resolution 72-05/06 and "Exhibit C" Resolution 29-20 (both attached); furthermore, it provides greater transparency between Tequesta Fire Rescue and our residents, businesses and visitors. This document and any attachments may be reproduced upon request in an alternative format by completing our Accessibility Feedback Form, sending an e-mail to the Village Clerk or calling 561-768-0443. Exhibit C RESOLUTION 29-20.ada Resolution 45-21 Tequesta Fire Rescue Master Fee Schedule.ada Resolution 45-21 Tequesta Fire -Rescue Master Fee Schedule Memo.ada Exhibit A Tequesta Fire Rescue Master Fee Schedule.ada Exhibit B Resolution 72-05-06 Page 135 of 250 EXHIBIT C Agenda Item #15. states: RESOLUTION NO.29-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE UPWARD MODIFICATION OF EMS TRANSPORT USER FEES TO KEEP RATES COMPRABLE WITH OTHER PALM BEACH COUNTY AMBULANCE TRANSPORT SERVICES IDENTIFIED IN "EXHIBIT A"; AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PROCEED ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the Village Ordinance Section 34-124, Establishment and Review of Fees The pre -hospital emergency care user fees shall be determined and reviewed annually in accordance with a detailed analysis of associated costs. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the level of service for the pre -hospital emergency medical care system, to determine whether it should be adjusted based on changed conditions, to analyze the effects of inflation or other cost factors on the actual cost of providing such services, and to ensure that the user fees charged will not exceed the reasonably anticipated costs of fire -rescue pre -hospital emergency care system. WHEREAS, Tequesta Fire Rescue responds to more than 1200 calls for service each year and transports approximately 700 distressed patients to local hospitals to receive emergency care. Tequesta Fire Rescue enjoys an 82% collection fee rate, meaning 82% of our transport billable is collected. The majority of ambulance transportation fees are paid by a patient's medical insurance, or by the patient directly. WHEREAS, the user fees for Tequesta Fire Rescue have fallen short of the average Palm Beach County user fee and currently, we rank as the lowest fees in Palm Beach County. WHEREAS, Tequesta Fire Rescue proposes to bring user fees to the bottom line of all Palm Beach County Fire Rescue agencies. If approved, this proposal will increase both revenue and write offs; and it will bring Tequesta in line with surrounding agencies while maintaining the lowest EMS transport user fees in Palm Beach County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section I Resolution No. 29-20 is hereby approved authorizing the upward modification of EMS transportation fee accounts as listed in "Exhibit A" to remain on par with other local Fire Rescue agencies; Section 2 This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage. Page 136 of 250 Agenda Item #15. RESOLUTION NO.45-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TEQUESTA FIRE RESCUE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE AS IDENTIFIED IN THE ATTACHED "EXHIBIT A" AND SUPERSEDING THE ATTACHED "EXHIBIT B" RESOLUTIONS 72-05/06 AND "EXHIBIT C" RESOLUTION 29-20, AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PROCEED ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta aims to provide outstanding services to our residents, visitors and businesses; and, WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta attempts to make fee schedules clear and readily available to all residents, businesses and visitors; and, WHEREAS, Tequesta Fire Rescue currently has fee schedules established in Resolution 29-20, 72-05/06 and fees that have not been previously approved by Village Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1 Resolution No. 45-21 is hereby approved establishing the Master Fee Schedule for Tequesta Fire Rescue as listed in "Exhibit A" and superseding Resolutions 72-05/06 and 29-20 (Exhibits B and C, respectively); Section 2 This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage. Page 137 of 250 Agenda Item #15. Village 345 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, FL 33469 of Tequesta vy'Ot 0! i1o`''�I� S s r . ♦� o To: Village Mayor and Councilmembers From: James Trube, Fire Chief Date: September 9, 2021 561-768-0700 www.tequesta.org Re: Resolution 45-21: Tequesta Fire -Rescue Master Fee Schedule Please find attached Resolution 45-21 which establishes a Master Fee Schedule for Tequesta Fire Rescue. This resolution supersedes "Exhibit B" Resolution 72-05/06 and "Exhibit C" Resolution 29-20 (both attached); furthermore, it provides greater transparency between Tequesta Fire Rescue and our residents, businesses and visitors. Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone Mayor Frank D'Ambra, III Council Member Laurie Brandon Council Member Bruce Prince Council Member Molly Young Village Manager Jeremy Allen Page 138 of 250 ceeSchedule Tequesta Fire Rescue Exhibit A Table of Contents Section I: Fire & Life Safety Protection Section II: Emergency Medical Service Fees Section III: Comparative Analysis of Surrounding Agencies Page 3 Page 8 Page 9 �G00! 7�0 dr a er9g�`�4 Section I: Fire and Life Safety Protection A. Inspections: A fee shall be imposed by the Fire Rescue Department for the review of plans, drawings, specifications, engineered submittals, shop drawings, sketches, and for inspections for all new construction, renovation or demolition within the Village and shall be charged according to the fee schedule below. Construction Plan Review Fee Schedule Construction Plan Review Fee Schedule Fee Description Current Fee Proposed Fee Per square foot of construction, demolition and renovation of construction (except for single family residential occupancies) 0.36 0.36 Minimum plan review 103.32 103.32 Review of plans/specifications not sealed by a licensed architect or engineer 0.52 0.52 Failed inspection fee 48.21 4 8.21 Minor plan revision 10% of original fee 10% of original fee Major plan revision 50% of original fee 50% of original fee Minimum revision fee: Re -stamp 8.25 6 68.25 Minimum revision fee: Re -stamp per page 7.31 7.31 Water flow test (Fee must be paid in advance) 137.78 137.78 Fire Department Consultations Fee Per Hour (including but not limited to pre -permit meetings, bidding conferences, conceptual design reviews, DRC review and/or conferences) 117.12 117.12 Fire Department Consultations Minimum Fee (including but not limited to pre -permit meetings, bidding conferences, conceptual design reviews, DRC review and/or conferences) 171.60 171.60 Other Required Permits Under Florida Fire Prevention Code Current Fee Proposed Fee Minimum Fee 68.90 6 8.90 Fire Suppression Sprinkler System (charge per head) 1.38 1.38 LP Gas Installation (charge per connection) 2.78 2.78 Fire Pump Installation &Acceptance Test 135.25 135.25 Fire Suppression Hood 68.90 8.90 6 Hood Suppression System (Per nozzle) 2.78 2.78 Stand Pipe System (Per hose outlet) 6.88 6.88 Fire Alarm System 1.38 1.38 Other required permits (including shutters) 68.90 6 8.90 Commencement of work prior to the issuance of a permit will result in double the permit fee. Annual Fire Inspection Fee Schedule Assembly Occupancies (Based on Occupant Load) Description Current Fee Proposed Fee A-1 Class C (Between 50 and 299) $89.56 $89.56 A-2 Class B (Between 300 and 999) $143.81 $143.81 A-3 Class A (Greater than 999) $206.67 206.67 Educational Description Current Fee Proposed Fee E-1 Under 5,000 square feet 68.88 68.88 E-2 5,0001 to 10,000 square feet 137.79 137.79 E-3 All others (including day care centers) $69.55 $69.55 Healthcare/Institutional Description Current Fee Proposed Fee Ambulatory Health Centers $69.55 $69.SS Limited Care Facilities $69.55 $69.55 C-1 Nursing Homes 206.67 206.67 Hospitals 346.96 346.96 Detention and Correction Occupancies Description Current Fee Proposed Fee All types 346.9 F$346.96 Residential Occupancies (Per Unit Charge) Description Current Fee Proposed Fee M-F Multi -Family 1-2 stories 6.88 6.88 M-F Multi -Family 3-4 stories 6.88 6.88 M-F Multi -Family 5 stories and over $6.88 $6.88 AL Assisted Living (per bed) $6.88 $6.88 M-F Hotel or Motel Facility (per bed) $6.88 6.88 Mercantile, Business and Storage Description Current Fee Proposed Fee B-1 3,000 square feet or less 69.55 69.55 B-2 3,001-6,000 square feet 89.56 89.56 B-3 6,001-10,000 square feet 144.67 144.67 B-4 10,001 square feet $201.83 $201.83 Industrial/Manufacturing Description Current Fee Proposed Fee F-1 Under 12,000 square feet 100.90 100.90 F-2 12,000 square feet and over $201.83 $201.83 Miscellaneous Description Current Fee Proposed Fee Other structures and required permits by NFPA Other $69.55 $69.55 Review of Fire and/or disaster operational plans Review $69.55 $69.55 Locked or blocked exit door fine (per door) Locked/Blocked exit door $103.44 103.44 Re -Inspection Fee Schedule Inspection & Re -inspection Trip Fees Current Fee Proposed Fee Re -inspection trip AFIFS AFIFS Second re -inspection trip AFIFS + $48.21 AFIFS + $48.21 Third re -inspection trip AFIFS + $144.63 AFIFS + $144.63 Fourth re -inspection trip AFIFS + $337.43 AFIFS + $337.43 Fifth re -inspection trip AFIFS + $723.15 AFIFS + $723.15 Sixth re -inspection trip AFIFS + $1494.15 AFIFS + $1494.15 Seventh re -inspection trip AFIFS + $3037.06 AFIFS + $3037.06 Eighth re -inspection trip AFIFS + $6122.68 AFIFS + $6122.68 Ninth re -inspection trip AFIFS + $12293.58 AFIFS + $12293.58 AFIFS: Annual Fire Inspection Fee Schedule All additional trips shall have cumulative charges, based upon the above schedule. Each additional trip doubles the previous inspection charge. Initial fee covers initial inspection and one re -inspection trip. Final inspection fee will be based upon the number of inspections needed for compliance in accordance with re - inspection fee schedule. B. Special Detail: A fee shall be imposed by the Fire Rescue Department for the protection of special events, the requested participation in special events or for requested classes within the Village, and shall be according to the fee schedules below. Class Fee Schedule Class Current Fee Proposed Fee Details CPR Certification Class $40 $40 per participant Minimum: 4 participants peF paFti Hands -Only CPR Class hip#ee No fee On -duty only Stop the Bleed Class Nie#ee No fee On -duty only Fire Extinguisher Class No fee No fee On -duty only 2. Event/Life Safety Details Staffing and vehicles will be assigned at the discretion of the Fire Chief as appropriate for the detail with cost based on the Event/Life Safety Fee Schedule. a. Fire Watch Fire Watch is necessary when fire protection equipment becomes disabled. The Fire Chief will determine and require the number of personnel required to render the building safe. Typically, only one firefighter is required, but it could be more depending on the building and occupancy. A TFR vehicle will be stationed at the scene for gear storage and communication. All cost are based on the Event/Life Safety Fee Schedule. b. Special Event Protection The Fire Chief will determine and require the number of personnel required for the protection of the special event. Staffing and vehicles will be assigned as appropriate for the event with all cost based on the Event/Life Safety Fee Schedule. There is a 3 hour minimum. c. Event Participation Details When request by event organizer requires overtime assignment and permitted by the Fire Chief vehicles, equipment and personnel assigned will be billed as outlined in Event/Life Safety Fee Schedule. �G00! 7�0 dr a er9g�`�4 d. Adjustment of Fees: Per Village Resolution 45-21, commencing September 10, 2021 and updating July 1 of each subsequent year, all fees in the Tequesta Fire Rescue Master Fee Schedule Section I shall be adjusted by an annual cost index. The annual cost index shall be the average of the May Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, Southern Region and the May Consumer Price Index, Medical Care Group. Resolution 45-21 hereby supersedes Resolution 72-05/06 and 29-20 (Exhibits B and C, respectively). 7 Event/Life Safety Fee Schedule Fee Category Fee Type Current Fee Fee Per Hour Details Fire Administration � 1 hour minimum Fee Administrative �9 35 3 hour minimum Personnel Personnel Firefighter 48.21 48.21 3 hour minimum Command Officer �A �5 3 hour minimum Rescue �3A 50 Requires a minimum of 2 firefighters Fire Engine $69 � Requires a minimum of 3 firefighters99 Vehicles Aerial/Ladder $ 100 Requires a minimum of 3 firefighters Utility/Support 25 � Requires a minimum of 1 firefighter TFR Tent �5 � Requires additional vehicle Sparky the Dog �49 �20 Requires minimum of 2 personnel and additional Miscellaneous vehicle Inflatable Jake Blaze Section II: Emergency Medical Services Transport Fees A. Emergency Medical Services Transport Fees: A fee shall be imposed by the Village for each Emergency Medical Services Transport performed by the Fire -Rescue Department and shall be according to the fee schedule herein set forth below. B. Fee Adjustment: Our fees have been adjusted upward for two consecutive years. However, compared to local municipalities, the user fees for Tequesta Fire -Rescue are the lowest of all Fire Rescue Agencies in Palm Beach County. The following table shows the current User Fee Schedule for Tequesta Fire Rescue Ambulance Transport Services. Emergency Medical Services User Fee Schedule Effective September 11, 2020 Transport Rates Mileage BLS ALS1 ALS2 ALS Average Current Rate (Effective 9/11/2020) 12.00 610.00 670.00 745.00 715.00 Proposed Rate 12.00 610.00 670.00 745.00 715.00 C. Review and Adjustment of Fees: The pre -hospital emergency care user fees shall be determined and reviewed annually in accordance with a detailed analysis of associated costs. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the level of service for the pre -hospital emergency medical care system, to determine whether it should be adjusted based on changed conditions, to analyze the effects of inflation or other cost factors on the actual cost of providing such services, and to ensure that the user fees charged will not exceed the reasonably anticipated costs of fire -rescue pre -hospital emergency care system. All future adjustments of fees are at the discretion of Village Council. 9 Section III: Comparative Analysis of Surrounding Agencies A. Palm Beach Gardens Vehicle Fee Schedule Vehicle Fee Per Hour Details Rescue 32.50 3 hour minimum Engine $85 3 hour minimum Ladder $150 3 hour minimum Utility $48 3 hour minimum Golf Cart $25 3 hour minimum Personnel Fee Schedule Personnel Fee Per Hour Details Firefighter $35 3 hour minimum Engineer $40 3 hour minimum Officer $45 3 hour minimum Inspector $75 3 hour minimum Miscellaneous Fee Schedule Miscellaneous Fee Per Hour Details Meeting Room $50 $200 safety deposit B. North Palm Beach Vehicle Fee Schedule Vehicle Fee Per Hour Details All Vehicles $50 3 hour minimum Personnel Fee Schedule Personnel Fee Per Hour Details All Personnel $60 3 hour minimum C. Town of Palm Beach No vehicle fee schedule found. Personnel Fee Schedule Personnel Fee Per Hour Details All Personnel $70 3 hour minimum Premium Day* $100 3 hour minimum *Premium Day is as defined by the Town of Palm Beach. Miscellaneous Fee Schedule Miscellaneous Fee Per Hour Details Meeting Room $28 An additional flat rate of $200 may be charged, depending on the room. D. Boynton Beach Vehicle Fee Schedule Vehicle Fee Per Hour Details Rescue $300 Engine $300 Personnel Fee Schedule Personnel Fee Per Hour Details All Personnel $75 2-4 hour minimum, pending type of service E. Delray Beach Vehicle Fee Schedule Vehicle Cost Fee Details Engine or Ladder $1500 flat rate Personnel Fee Schedule Personnel Cost Fee Per Hour Details Fire Watch Personnel $125 10 F. Palm Beach County Vehicle Fee Schedule Vehicle Cost Fee Per Hour Details Engine $400 Also requires $500 flat rate and $400 for standby engine crew Personnel Fee Schedule Personnel Cost Fee Per Hour Details After Hours Inspection $400 3 hour minimum Special Events $100-$200 Fee depends on the use of flame or pyrotechnics 11 Agenda Item #15. EXHIBIT B 0 RESOLUTION NO. 72-05/06 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A REVISED FEE SCHEDULE FOR FIRE INSPECTIONS PERFORMED BY THE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 34-63, OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, CODE OF ORDINANCES. WHEREAS, The Village of Tequesta wishes to continue it's proactive stance on providing effective fire prevention inspections and activities with the Village of Tequesta; and WHEREAS, The Village of Tequesta desires to continue provide partnership with business community in providing a fire safe environment for their business property and residents of Tequesta; and WHEREAS, Tie Village of Tequesta has not adjusted its fire inspection fee schedule since 1993; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: • Section 1. The fire inspection fee schedule attached hereto and incorporated by reference as part of the Resolution is hereby approved. Section 2. This fire inspection fee schedule becomes effective upon passage of this resolution and the Village Manager, Fire Chief and Finance Director are authorized to proceed on implementation. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY Councilmember Paterno, who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Watkins, and upon being put to vote, the vote was as follows: FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION Jim Humpage Tom Paterno Pat Watkins . Geraldine A. Genco THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT ADA COMPLAINT. Page 150 of 250 Agenda Ito(n #15. The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution dul passed and adopted this 13th day of April, A.D, 2006. MAYOR OF TEQUESTA OF TFQ, ATTEST: v � SEAL ��, Q� f.INCORPORATED: .Gwen Carlisle '��S'j:G�E4 A...-, N � Village Clerk `�i��F►OFIF; ��`�� Jim H Page 151 of 250 I I Agenda Item #15. FIRE INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE • EFFECTIVE FROM APRIL 14, 2006 TO May 1, 2007 U • Existing Fire Prevention Inspection Fees (a) A fee shall be imposed by the Village for each inspection performed by the Fire -Rescue Department and shall be according to the fire inspection fee schedule herein set forth below. ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE Assembly Occupancies (Based on Occupant load) Class A (Greater than 999) $150.00 Class B (Between 300 and 999) $105.00 Class C (Between 50 and 299) $65.00 Educational Under 5,000 square feet $50.00 5001 to 10,000 sq. feet $100.00 All Others $50.00 Day Care Centers $50.00 Health Care/Institutional Ambulatory Heath Care Centers $50.00 Limited Care Facilities $50.00 Nursing Homes $150.00 Hospitals $250.00 Detention and Correction Occupancies All Types $250.00 Residential Occupancies (Per Unit Charge) Multi -Family 1-2 stories $5.00 Multi -Family 3-4 stories $5.00 Multi -Family 5 stories and over $5.00 Assisted Living (per bed) $5.00 Hotel or Motel Facility(per bed) $5.00 Mercantile, Business and Storage 3000 sq. ft. and under $50.00 3001 to 6,000 sq. ft. $65.00 6,001 to 10,000 sq. ft $105.00 10,001 sq. ft. and over $150.00 Industrial / Manufacturing Under 12,000 sq. ft. $75.00 12,000 and over $150.00 Other Structures and required permits by NFPA. $50.00 Review of Fire and/or Disaster Operational Plans $50.00 Locked or blocked exit door will be immediate fine of $75.00 each Page 152 of 250 Agenda Item #15. • • • Initial Fee covers initial inspection and one re -inspection trip. Final inspection fee will be based upon the number of inspections needed for compliance, in accordance with re -inspection fee schedule. RE -INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE All additional inspection trips shall have accumulative based upon the following schedule. charges Total charge Single inspection trip AFIFS* Second inspection trip is no charge $0.00 + AFIFS* Third inspection trip fee is $35.00 $35.00 + AFIFS* Forth inspection trip fee is $70.00 $105.00 + AFIFS* Fifth inspection trip fee is $140.00 $245.00 + AFIFS* Sixth inspection trip fee is $280.00 $525.00 + AFIFS* Seventh inspection trip fee is $560.00 $1,085.00 + AFIFS* Eighth inspection trip fee is $1,120.00 $2,205.00 + AFIFS* Ninth inspection trip fee is $2,240.00 $4,445.00 + AFIFS* Tenth inspection trip fee is $4,480.00 $8,925.00 + AFIFS* Each additional trip doubles the previous inspection charge. *AFIFS is the Annual Fire Schedule. Inspection Fee Page 153 of 250 Agenda Item #15. • (b) A fee shall be imposed by the Fire Rescue Department for the review of plans, drawings, specifications, engineered submittals, shop drawings, sketches and for inspections for all new construction, renovation or demolition within the Village, and shall be according to the fee schedule below. FIRE -RESCUE PLANS REVIEW AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE The following formula, which is based on the square footage of the proposed work, will be used to determine Plan Review fees. $0.25 for every square foot of construction, demolition and renovation of construction in the Village of Tequesta, except for single family residential occupancies. Minimum plan review and permit fee shall be $75.00 Review of plans or specifications that are not sealed by a licensed architect or engineer shall increase the permit fee by 50 percent. Commencement of work prior to issuance of permit shall double the required permit fee. • A fee of $35.00 shall be charged for each failed inspection, which requires an additional trip to the job site. • Plan Revisions Minor revision: 10% of original fee Major revision: 500 of original fee Minimum revision fee: $50.00 Re -stamp: $5.00 per page A fee of $100.00 shall be charged for a water flow test. Fee to be paid in advance. The Department of Fire -Rescue services shall charge $85.00 per hour for all consultations such as pre -permit meetings, bidding conferences, conceptual design reviews, DRC review and/or conferences. The minimum charge shall be $125.00. Page 154 of 250 Agenda Item #15. . Required permits under the Florida Fire Prevention Code which are not included in the construction square footage fee shall be in accordance with the following table. Minimum Fee of $50.00, plus the following charges. Fire Suppression Sprinkler System (charge per head) $1.00 LP Gas Installation (charge per connection) $2.00 Fire Pump installation and acceptance test $100.00 Fire Suppression Hood Minimum Fee Hood suppression system (per nozzle) $2.00 Stand pipe system ( per hose outlet ) $5.00 Fire Alarm System ( per device ) $1.00 Other required permits Minimum Fee Fire watch details that are required by the Code and/or required by the Fire Chief shall be charged at a rate of $35.00 per hour. Commencing May 2007 and every year their after; All hourly rate charges and permit fees shall be adjusted annually by an annual cost index. The annual cost index shall be the average of the May Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, Southern Region and • the May Consumer Price Index, Medical Care Group. is Page 155 of 250