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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 10_2/10/2022Agenda Item #10. Regular Council STAFF MEMO Meeting: Regular Council - Feb 10 2022 Staff Contact: James Trube, Fire Chief Department: Fire RESOLUTION 07-22 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 AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PROCEED ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Please find attached Resolution 07-22 which establishes a Master Fee Schedule for Tequesta Fire Rescue. This item was discussed at the January 31, 2022 workshop and will supersede Resolution 45-21 which was approved at the September 9, 2021 Council Meeting; it is being updated to correct a minor typographical error and to waive Emergency Medical Service Transport Fees for all full-time and part-time Village Employees (excluding elected officials). 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. ATTACHMENTS: EXHIBIT A - Master Fee Schedule 1.11.2022 VERSION H EXHIBIT B -Resolution 45-21 9 9 2021 Page 97 of 243 Agenda Item #10. RESOLUTION NO. 07-22 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 45-21 AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PROCEED ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta aims to provide outstanding services to our residents, visitors and businesses; and, WHEREAS, the Village Council attempts to make fee schedules clear and readily available to all residents, businesses and visitors; and, WHEREAS, the Village Council currently has fee schedules established in Resolution 45-21 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. --- 07-22 is hereby approved establishing the Master Fee Schedule for Tequesta Fire Rescue as listed in "Exhibit A" and superseding Resolutions 45-21 listed as "Exhibit B"; Section 2 This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage. Page 98 of 243 AL op rBQo ( I A8 RBs° Master ee Schedule Tequesta Fire Rescue 49enuc-I item ■ t OIL. �60 or rBQo A8 RIBS Table of Contents Section I: Fire & Life Safety Protection Page 3 Section II: Emergency Medical Service Fees Page 9 2 49enuc-1 item ■ t 01L. �60 op rBQo A8 RIBS Section I: Fire and Life Safety Protection A. I nspections: 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) $68.90-1 49enua item ■ t 01L. �60 op rBQo ( � A8 RIBS Annual Fire Inspection Fee Schedule I I 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 6-1 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 49enua item ■ t 01L. �60 op rBQo A8 RIBS 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 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 AL30* 60 op rBQo IMP A8 R Z C. for the event with all costs based on the Event/Life Safety Fee Schedule. There is a 3 hour minimum. c. Fvent 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 $5 1 hour minimum Fee Administrative $35 3 hour minimum Personnel 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 07-22, commencing February 11, 2022 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 07-22 hereby supersedes Resolution 45-21. 0 AL�60 op rBQo A8 RBSO 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 and part-time Village of Tequesta employees (excluding elected officials). 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 since September 11, 2020) Transport Rates Mileage BLS ALS1 ALS2 ALS Average Current Rate 12.00 610.00 670.00 745.00 715.00 (Effective since 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. 7 Agenda Item #10. 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 ATTACKED "EXHIBIT B" RESOLUTIONS 72-05/46 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 29-2+0, 72-05106 and fees that have not been previouslyapproved b Village Council; pp y g , NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section I 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 passacye. b Page 106 of 243 Agenda Item #10. Master Fee Schedule Tequesta Fire Rescue Exhibit A Page o 243 Agenda Item #10. Table of Contents Section l: Fire & Life Safety Protection Page 3 Section ll: Emergency Medical Service Fees Page 8 Z Paae o 243 Agenda Item #10. Section LFire and Life Safety Protection `. !nsppriion �. 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 foraUnem construction, renovation or demolition within the Village and shall be charged according to the fee schedule below. '.,,:Constw,,-tiow&r Ian Re Fee Sche* Per square foot of construction, demolition and renovation of - �03_6 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 ailed inspection Tee Major plan revision Minimum revision fee: Re -stamp Minimum revision fee: Re -stamp per page Water flow test (Fee must be paid in advance) Fire Department Consultations Fee Per Hour (including but not limited topre-permit meetings, bidding conferences, conceptual design reviews, DRC review and/or conferences) Fire Department Consultations Minimum Fee (including but not limited to pre -permit meetings, bidding conferences, conceptual design reviews, DRC review and/or conferences) I 01� 0'��N 50% of oriRinal fee l0%ofori2ina|fee 50% of original fee Ll 17. 1_2 lProposed Fee Fire Suppression Sprinkler System (c - harge per head) $.1.38 $1.38 LP Gas Installation (charge per connection) 7 8 $2.780 Fire Pump Installation & Acceptance Test �1 3 5,..2 5 L135.25 Fire Suppression Hood ��-90 �68.90 Hood Suppression System (Per nozzle) a.78 Stand Pipe System (Per hose outlet) ��-88 Fire Alarm System LL 3 8 Other required permits (including shutters) �5 �-9 0 �68-90 Commencement of work prior tothe issuance ofapermit will- result indouble the permit fee. 3 Agenda Item #10. r't + iRv ='r n - 'lie Inspection............. .. ....Fee Sg/hedik ----- ....... . . . . . . . . Assembl n Curren :fee0 , ry osed Fee ' r (Based on,,,.,-, occupant Loads A-1 Class C (Between 50 and 299) 89.56 L89-56 A-2 Class B (Between 300 and 999) 143,81 L143-81 A-3 Class A (Greater than 999) 205.67 200,67 nt f Descri ` tin '!' %%" E-1 Under 5,000 square feet 68.88 ,88 E-2 5,0001 to 10,000 square feet 137.79 137.79 E-3 All others (including day care 69,55 69.55 centers) 10 04Mcare/Institutional , escription r%// N/a '{ Proposed Fed r Ambulatory Health Centers 59.55 6y.5 Limited Care Facilities 69.55 9.55 C-1 Nursing Homes 206.67 $206.67 Hospitals 346,9E 5346.95 r Detention and Corrects Descr t*1on Cu re i `► ed:. ;e f r . ,. occupa All types 346.9E L34 6 96. lsideniiWba: 1, Sleriptio r Current Fee Proposed'f , „ i Per Unit Charge) f%f;;% f, - ' M-F Multi -Family 1-2 stories E.88 6.88 M-F Multi -Family 3-4 stories E,88 $6.88 M-F Multi -Family 5 stories and over 0.8g E.88 AL Assisted Living (per bed) E.88 6.88 M-F Hotel or Motel Facility (per bed) E,88 E.88 r]scrpn Current Fee , Proposed Fe r r f rSRI f` r�............ fr /r/m/ B-1 3,000 square feet or less $69.c E9,55 B-2 3,001-5,000 square feet $89.5u 9,5E B-3 5,001-10,000 square feet 144.E7 144.E7 B-4 10,001 square feet $201.83 201,83 / industrial ' anufactuAng Descriptionsec .lwe : F-1 Under 12,000 square feet 100.90 100.90 F-2 12,000 square feet and over 201.83 201.83 Cu , eSCrptt?" ', , r, urrent Proposed Fe ` Other structures and other �69.55 E9.55 required permits by NFPA Review of Fire and/or Review +69.55 E9,55 disaster operational plans Locked or blocked exit Locked/Blocked exit door $103.44 103.44 door fine (per doom age of 243 Agenda Item #10. a w �►" A Ras r,, Re -Inspection Feeheduc. ........... pe Inspection & Re -inspection Trip Fees Current Fee proposed Fe Re -inspection trip AFIFS AFIFS Second re -inspection trip AFIFS +. 48-2 1 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 + 1 93.58 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. 5 Paae M-of 243 Agenda Item #10. �. Special Detail: A fee shall be imposed by the Fire Rescue Department for the protection of special events, the requested participation inspecial events orfor requested classes within the Village, and shall be according to the fee schedules below. l. 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. aFire Watch Fire Watch isnecessaryvvhenfireprotectknnequ(pmentbecomeadisab|ed.TheFire 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 onthe Event/Life Safety Fee Schedule. There isa3 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. 143 Agenda Item #10. ----- vll�llt/Life Sj#ety Fee Fee Cates"ory Fee TY Current Fee Fee Per,; Fire Administration L5 LS 1 hour minimum Fee Personnel Administrative �35 3 hour minimum Personnel Firefighter L48-21 L48.2i 3 hour minimum Command Officer $69 �65 3 hour minimum Rescue L50 Requires a minimum of 2 firefighters Fire Engine Requires a minimum of 3 Vehicles firefighters Aerial Ladder Requires a minimum of 3 firefighters Utility/Support Requires a minimum of firefighter TFR Tent -$44 �20 Requires additional vehicle Sparky the Dog Requires minimum of 2 personnel and additional Miscellaneous vehicle Inflatable Jake Blaze Requires minim'um of 2 personnel and additional vehicle d. Adjustment of Fees: Per Village Resolution 4S-21,commencing September ��2O2land updating July lofeach 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 bethe average ofthe May Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, Southern Region and the May Consumer Price Index, Medical Care Group. Resolution 45'2l age -of 2A'l Agenda Item #10. I -.- Section 11: Emergency Medical Services Transport Fees A. Emergency Medical Services Transport Fee. Afee shall beimposed bythe Village for each Emergency Medical Services Transport perfomned bythe Fire -Rescue Department and shall beaccording tothe fee schedule herein set forth below. B. Fee Adiustment: 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 forTequesta Fire Rescue Ambulance Transport Services. C. Review and Adjustment ofFees� 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|eve|ofsen/iceforthepre'hospita|emergencymedicalceresystem'todeterminevvhetherit 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 offees are at the discretion ofVillage Council. F:*] Agenda Item #10. RESOLUTION Date 45-21 09/09/2021 mmw�� Motion Council Member Molly Young Second Council Member Bruce Prince FOR AGAINST ABSENT CONFLICT Mayor Frank D'Ambra, 111 0 M 0 Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone 0 0 Council Member Laurie Brandon Council Member Molly Young Council Member Bruce Prince El The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted. MAYOR OF TEQUESTA: Frank D'Ambra, III 0 F �Po' :� EA /NCOF I, L )ORA 'F&D. ATTEST: Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Page 115 of 243