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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Workshop_Tab 02_1/31/2022Agenda Item #2. Workshop STAFF MEMO Meeting: Workshop - Jan 31 2022 Staff Contact: James Trube, Fire Chief Department: Fire DISCUSS RESOLUTION 45-21 OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TEQUESTA FIRE RESUCE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE AS IDENTIFIED IN THE ATTACHED "EXHIBIT A" 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 item was approved in the September 9, 2021 Council Meeting; it is being published again to correct a minor typographical error, and to waive Emergency Medical Service Transport Fees for all full-time Village Employees. This Master Fee Schedule 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. Master Fee Schedule 1.11.2022 VERSION G Resolution 45-21 9 9 2021 Page 4 of 25 6°O} t0 Master Fee Schedule Tequesta Fire Rescue 1 t 0 Table of Contents Section I: Fire & Life Safety Protection Page 3 Section II: Emergency Medical Service Fees Page 9 2 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 Fee Description Fee Per square foot of construction, demolition and renovation of construction (except for single family residential occupancies) $0.36 Minimum plan review $103.32 Review of plans/specifications not sealed by a licensed architect or engineer 50% of permit fee Failed inspection fee $48.21 Minor plan revision 10% of original fee Major plan revision 50% of original fee Minimum revision fee: Re -stamp $68.25 Minimum revision fee: Re -stamp per page $7.31 Water flow test (Fee must be paid in advance) $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 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 Other Required Permits Under Florida Fire Prevention Code Fee Minimum Fee $68.90 Fire Suppression Sprinkler System (charge per head) $1.38 LP Gas Installation (charge per connection) $2.78 Fire Pump Installation &Acceptance Test $135.25 Fire Suppression Hood $68.90 Hood Suppression System (Per nozzle) $2.78 Stand Pipe System (Per hose outlet) $6.88 Fire Alarm System (Per device) $1.38 Other required permits (including shutters) $68.90 U�v•� Annual Fire Inspection Fee Schedule Assembly Occupancies (Based on Occupant Load) Description Fee A-1 Class C (Between 50 and 299) $89.56 A-2 Class B (Between 300 and 999) $143.81 A-3 Class A (Greater than 999) $206.67 Educational Description Fee E-1 Under 5,000 square feet $68.88 E-2 5,001 to 10,000 square feet $137.79 E-3 All others (including day care centers) $69.55 Healthcare/Institutional Description Fee Ambulatory Health Centers $69.55 Limited Care Facilities $69.55 C-1 Nursing Homes $206.67 Hospitals $346.96 Detention and Correction Occupancies Description Fee All types $346.96 Residential Occupancies (Per Unit Charge) Description Fee M-F Multi -Family 1-2 stories $6.88 M-F Multi -Family 3-4 stories $6.88 M-F Multi -Family 5 stories and over $6.88 AL Assisted Living (per bed) $6.88 M-F Hotel or Motel Facility (per bed) $6.88 Mercantile, Business and Storage Description Fee B-1 3,000 square feet or less $69.55 B-2 3,001-6,000 square feet $89.56 B-3 6,001-10,000 square feet $144.67 B-4 10,001 square feet $201.83 Industrial/Manufacturing Description Fee F-1 Under 12,000 square feet $100.90 F-2 12,000 square feet and over $201.83 Miscellaneous Description Fee Other structures and required permits by NFPA Other $69.55 Review of Fire and/or disaster operational plans Review $69.55 Locked or blocked exit door fine (per door) Locked/Blocked exit door $103.44 Re -Inspection Fee Schedule Inspection & Re -inspection Trip Fees Fee Re -inspection trip AFIFS Second re -inspection trip AFIFS + $48.21 Third re -inspection trip AFIFS + $144.63 Fourth re -inspection trip AFIFS + $337.43 Fifth re -inspection trip AFIFS + $723.15 Sixth re -inspection trip AFIFS + $1494.15 Seventh re -inspection trip AFIFS + $3037.06 Eighth re -inspection trip AFIFS + $6122.68 Ninth re -inspection trip AFIFS + $12293.58 B, S6°}fi c�aI De'.CadiI. 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 Fee Details CPR Certification Class $40 per participant Minimum: 4 participants Hands -Only CPR Class No fee On -duty only Stop the Bleed Class No fee On -duty only Fire Extinguisher Class 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 costs 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 9 item #Fc. (t 0 for the event with all costs 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. Event/Life Safety Fee Schedule Fee Type Fee Per Hour Details Fire Administration Fee $5 1 hour minimum Administrative Personnel $35 3 hour minimum Firefighter $48.21 3 hour minimum Command Officer $65 3 hour minimum Rescue $50 Requires a minimum of 2 firefighters Fire Engine $75 Requires a minimum of 3 firefighters Aerial/Ladder $100 Requires a minimum of 3 firefighters Utility/Support $25 Requires a minimum of 1 firefighter TFR Tent $20 Requires additional vehicle Sparky the Dog $20 Requires minimum of 2 personnel and additional vehicle Inflatable Jake Blaze $20 Requires minimum of 2 personnel and additional vehicle 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. ( ., � 60 OP t�0 ens° �+ 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. NOTE —as a benefit of employment with the Village of Tequesta, Emergency Medical Service Transport Fees are waived for all full-time Village of Tequesta employees. 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 12.00 610.00 670.00 745.00 715.00 (Effective 9/11/2020) Proposed Rate 12.00 610.00 670.00 745.00 715.00 Agenda Item #2. 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 12 of 25 Agenda Item #2. is* . Master Fee Schedule Tequesta Fire Rescue Exhibit A Paae of 25 Agenda Item #2. Table of Contents Section I: Fire & Life Safety Protection Page 3 Section II: Emergency Medical Service Fees Page 8 2 1.7wmiEtfi 25 Agenda Item #2. ,r 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 Fee Description Current Fee Proposed Fee Per square foot of construction, demolition and renovation of construction (except for single family residential occupancies) 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 48.21 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 68.25 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 68.90 Fire Suppression Sprinkler System (charge per head) 1.38 1.38 LP Gas Installation (charge per connection) Fire Pump Installation & Acceptance Test $2.78 135.25 L2.78 $135.25 Fire Suppression Hood 68.90 68.90 Hood Suppression System (Per nozzle) 2 7g 238 Stand Pipe System (Per hose outlet) 6.88 6.88 Fire Alarm System 1.38 1.38 Other required permits (including shutters) 68.90 68.90 Commencement of work prior to the issuance of a permit will result in double the permit fee. age 15 of 25 Agenda Item #2. Annual Fire Inspection Fee Schedule Assembly Occupancies (Based on Occupant Loat Description Current Fee Proposed Fee 1 25 Agenda Item #2. 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. aa�f 25 Agenda Item #2. Class Fee Schedule � Class Current Fee Proposed Fee Details CPR Certification Class �4.�p�t 40 er Minimum: 4 participants Hands -Only CPR Class �e-#ee No fee On -duty only Stop the Bleed Class �e-#ee No fee On -duty only Fire Extinguisher Class Ada-#ee No fee On -duty only 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. 1. Classes 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. 6 Paae 18 of 25 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. 1. Classes 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. 6 Paae 18 of 25 Agenda Item #2. O� 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 L 1 hour minimum Fee Personnel Administrative �A 35 3 hour minimum personnel Firefighter 48.21 48.21 3 hour minimum Command Officer $b9 65 3 hour minimum Rescue �3 8 50 Requires a minimum of 2 firefighters Fire Engine sb9 75 Requires a minimum of 3 Vehicles firefighters Aerial/Ladder �39 100 Requires a minimum of 3 firefighters Utility/Support 25 ?5 Requires a minimum of 1 firefighter TFR Tent �-5 20 Requires additional vehicle Sparky the Dog $49 20 Requires minimum of 2 personnel and additional Miscellaneous vehicle Inflatable Jake Blaze $49 520 Requires minimum of 2 personnel and additional vehicle !M6 25 Agenda Item #2. NEW ++ uape 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 1 ..00 610.00 670.00 745.00 715.00 (Effective 9/11/2020) 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. r.ra 25 Agenda Item #2. RESOLUTION Date 45-21 09/09/2021 Motion Council Member Molly Young Second Council Member Bruce Prince Mayor Frank D'Ambra, III Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone Council Member Laurie Brandon Council Member Molly Young Council Member Bruce Prince FOR AGAINST ABSENT CONFLICT n rl M M rl M r7 ® x® rl 177 0 ® 11 El ri M ri The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted. MAYOR OF TEQUESTA: s Frank D'Ambr6, III -21 SC' /Nc nPORATED ATTEST: Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk 4,1 Page 21 of 25