HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 11E_9/11/1997 MEMORANDUM:
TO: Joann Manganiello, Assistant Village Manager/Village Clerk
FROM: Scott D. Ladd,Director of Community Development
DATE: September 2, 1997
SUBJECT: Draft Ordinance to increase Permit Fees
Additional background information
Joann, as a part of my 97/98 budget review, I was asked to examine our current permit fee
• structure with the intent to increase those fees that have not kept pace with the permit fees being
charged by other municipalities in the north end of Palm Beach County. After contacting seven
(7) area municipalities, five(5)responded with their current fee schedules. As a result of studying
the five respondents, I was able to prepare a Revenue Enhancement Analysis, a copy of which is
attached. Also, an examination of Department records indicated that we have not had a fee
increase for over nine (9) years. Now that the Dept. of Community Development is operating as
an Enterprise Fund, it is very important that we keep pace with our permit fee charges, in order
that the Dept. of Community Development is properly funded. The proposed fee increases are
minor in nature but will generate approximately $20,000 more than what we are currently
collecting.
REVENUE ENHANCEMENT ANALYSIS
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
OBJECTIVE: Analyze the various revenues that the Department of
Community Development takes in and review the Fee
Basis in comparison to other communities in order to
increase certain fees, if there is justification to
do so.
METHODOLOGY: The Department contacted seven [7] area Communities
requesting information regarding their current Permit
Fees and other related Building Dept. charges . In re-
sponse to our request, five [5] Communities sent us
information. The five [5] Communities were as
follows :
1. Jupiter
2. North Palm Beach
3. Lake Park
4. Riviera Beach
5. Boca Raton
After receiving the information from the five [5]
Communities , a comparison review was performed in
order to identify Fee areas where the Village was
charging less than these other Communities .
RESULTS: After completing the review, as stated above, certain
Fee areas were identified as areas where sufficient
justification exists to warrant revising the Villages
Permit Fee structure as follows :
o "Minimum Permit Fee" - Each of the Communities indicated
minimum permit fees higher than Tequesta as follows:
1. Jupiter $35.00
2. North Palm Beach $30 .00
3. Lake Park $30.00
4. Riviera Beach $30 .00
5. Boca Raton $35.00
6. Tequesta $25.00
Therfore, it is recommended that the Village increase
the "Minimum Permit Fee" in all Permit Categories,
such as; Building, Electrical , Plumbing, Mechanical ,
and Gas to $35.00.
REV981
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Revenue Enhancement Analysis
Department of Community Development
Results, Continued
o "Fees based upon ranges", such as, 0 - 499, 500 - 999,
etc. The Town of Lake Park uses"Fees based upon
ranges" also, and their fee structure is considerably
higher than ours. In addition, for Tequesta, there is
no doubt that we are not being properly compensated for
on our current range based fee structure due to the fact
that we cannot intake, review, process and print out a
permit and then perform an inspection for what we
currently receive as a permit fee. Therefore, it is my
recommendation that we revise our range based fee struc-
ture as follows:
Valuation: Amount of Fee:
0 - 499 in value $35.00
500 - 999. 99 40.00
1,000 - 1,499. 99 45.00
1,500 - 1, 999 . 99 50 .00
2 ,000 - 2,499. 99 55.00
2 ,500 - 2 , 999. 99 60.00
3, 000 - 3,499. 99 65.00
3 ,500 - 3 , 999 . 99 70 .00
4, 000 - 4, 499. 99 75.00
4, 500 - 4 , 999.99 80 .00
5,000 - 5,499. 99 85.00
5,500 - 5,999. 99 90.00 '
6,000 and above, the fee is equal to $90.00 for the
first 6,000 with the remainder at 1. 60 %
Note: For the Communities reviewed that used a percen-
tage basis for some or all of their permit fees, the %
ranges went from a low of .125 for very large valuations
such as 1,000 ,000 & up to a high of 3% for up to 10,000
in value with various % falling in between.
o "Demolition Permit Fees" - Tequesta's current fee for dem-
olition work is a flat fee of $50.00 . Riviera Beach
charges a fee of $100 .00, Jupiter charges 1.5% of the
value of the work with a minimum fee of $250.00 and the
remainder of the Communities surveyed base the fee on the
value and their fee tables. Therefore; it is recommended
that the Village charge a fee for demolition work on our
"Range based fee structure" as set forth above. REV982
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Revenue Enhancement Analysis
Department of Community Development
Results, Continued •
o "Reinspection Fees" - The Villages current fee charged
for reinspections is $20.00. North Palm Beach charges
$40.00, Riviera Beach charges $30.00, Jupiter charges
$35.00 and Boca Raton charges $25.00. Therefore; it
is recommended that the Village increase the fee for
reinspections to $35.00 .
SUMMARY: There appears to be sufficient justification to increase
certain Village permit fees and other fees as outlined
above. The remainder of the Villages permit fee stucture
appears to be adequate and in line with other Communities
in Palm Beach County.
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Due to the time constraints attached to this analysis of
the Department of Community Development 's permit fees , an
estimate of how much additional income would be derived
from these proposed increases in fees was not provided.
REV983
Prepared by: S.D. Ladd
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To: Joann Manganiello, Asst. Village Manager ,�
From: Scott D. Ladd, Dir. of Comm. Development �i
Date: August 29, 1997
Subject: Draft Ordinance
Attached please find 18 copies of the Draft Ordinance for the first reading at the
September 11, 1997 Council Meeting.
Please call me if you have any questions. Thank you.
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August 27, 1997 VIA FAX: 575-6239 1
AUG 2 8 1997
Mr. Scott D. Ladd VILLAGE OF
Village of Tequesta TEQUESTA
Post Office Box 3273 TEQU DEFT•
Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 BLDG.
RE: Village of Tequesta
Fee Ordinance Revision
Our File No. 13153.1
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Dear Scott:
This is in response to your fax of August 25, 1997, regarding the
fee ordinance revision. Please be advised that I have reviewed
same and approve it as to legal form and sufficiency.
Sincerely,
JONES, '•' ER, JOHNSTON & STUBBS, P.A.
f:hn C. Randolph
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
ARTICLE VIII, PERMIT FEES, SECTION 6-142, PERMIT
FEES-BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, BY
AMENDING PARAGRAPHS (a) AND (e) AND BY ADDING A
NEW PARAGRAPH (1); AMENDING SECTION 6-143,
PLUMBING, BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH (1), (6), (8) AND
(16); AMENDING SECTION 6-144, ELECTRICITY, BY
AMENDING PARAGRAPH (a), (c), (d), (e) 1 AND 3, (g) and (j);
AMENDING SECTION 6-145, AIR CONDITIONING, BY
AMENDING PARAGRAPH (1); AMENDING SECTION 6-146,
GAS, BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH (a); PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
• OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is
hereby amended at Article VIII, Section 6-142 by amending paragraph (a) and (e) and by
adding a new paragraph(1)to read as follows:
Sec. 6-142. Permit Fees-Buildings and other Structures.
(a) Building Permits generally:
Valuation: Amount of Fee:
0 - 499 in value $35.00
500 - 999.99 40.00
1,000 - 1,499.99 45.00
1,500 - 1,999.99 50.00
2,000 - 2,499.99 55.00
2,500 - 2,999.99 60.00
3,000 - 3,499.99 65.00
3,500 - 3,999.99 70.00
4,000 - 4,499.99 75.00
4,500 - 4,999.99 80.00
5,000 - 5,499.99 85.00
5,500 - 5,999.99 90.00
6,000 and above,the fee is equal to$90.00 for the first 6,000 with the
remainder at 1.60%
(e) Demolition: Per Section 6-142(a), fee schedule.
(I) Each reinspection made due to condemnation (red-tag or failed
inspection) of work, work not ready at the time specified in the application for
inspection or for failure to call for final or other inspection $35.00
Section 2. Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended at Article
VIII, Section 6-143 by amending paragraphs(1), (6), (8)and(16)to read as follows:
Sec. 6-143. Same -Plumbing.
(1) Minimum Plumbing Permit Fee $35.00
(6) Supply Well 35.00
(8) Each Septic Tank and Drainfield 35.00
(16) Each reinspection made due to condemnation (red-tag or failed
inspection) of work, work not ready at the time specified in the application for
inspection or for failure to call for final or other
inspection $ 35.00
Section 3. Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended at Article
VIII, Section 6-144 by amending paragraphs (a), (c), (d), (e)1 and 3, (g) and (j) to read as
follows:
Sec. 6-144. Same-Electricity.
(a) The minimum fee for any permit for electrical work will be: $35.00.
(c) Temporary Service:
1. 200 ampere inclusive $35.00
2. Each additional 100 ampere or fraction thereof 10.00
(d) Change of Service and Panel:
1. 200 ampere inclusive $35.00
2. Each additional 100 ampere or fraction thereof 10.00
(e) Remodeling and/or Additional Wiring:
1. Minimum Fee:
Commercial- Minimum electrical permit for commercial will be $35.00
per tenancy (1-10) outlets). For every outlet over 10, an additional $0.90
per outlet shall be charged in addition to the minimum permit.
Residential- Minimum electrical permit for residential will be $35.00 per
tenancy (1-10) outlets. For every outlet over 10, an additional $0.60 per
outlet shall be charged in addition to the minimum permit.
3. Swimming Pools:
Residential package unit (transformer, controls, pump, lights, bonding,
grounding and switches) $35.00
(g) Minimum Sign Permit (including 2 ballasts or 2
transformers) $35.00
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Additional Ballasts or Transformers, each $ 5.00
(j) Reinspection Fee:
Each reinspection made due to condemnation(red-tag or failed inspection) of
work, work not ready at the time specified in the application for inspection or
for failure to call for final or other inspection $35.00
Section 4. Section 6 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended at Article
VIII, Section 6-145 by amending paragraph (1)to read as follows:
Sec. 6-145 Same-Air Conditioning.
(a) Reinspection Fee:
Each reinspection of a heating, ventilating, air conditioning or refrigeration
system made due to condemnation (red-tag or failed inspection) of work,
work not ready at the time specified in the application for inspection or for
failure to call for final or other inspection $35.00
Section 5. Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended at Article
VIII, Section 6-146 by amending paragraph(a)to read as follows:
Sec. 6-146 Same-Gas.
(a) Reinspection Fee:
Each reinspection made due to condemnation (red-tag or failed inspection) of
work, work not ready at the time specified in the application for inspection or
for failure to call for final or other inspection $35.00
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Section 6. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application
thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of
this Ordinance, which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and
to this end,the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
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Section 7. Repeal of Ordinances in conflict. All other ordinances of the Village
of Tequesta, Florida, or parts thereof which conflict with this or any other part of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 8. Codification. This Ordinance shall be codified and made a part of the
official Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Section 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its
passage and approval, as provided by law.
THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS OFFERED BY Councilmember
, who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
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The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted this day of
, A.D., 1997.
Mayor of Tequesta
Elizabeth A. Schauer
ATTEST:
Joann Manganiello
Village Clerk