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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Presentation 02/20/2018 - 2019 Comprehensive Fee Schedule UpdateComprehensive Fee Schedule UpdateErik Montague, CPA Finance DirectorFebruary 20, 2018 BACKGROUND• First comprehensive schedule in 2009• Commitment to maintaining the schedule• Objectives in a comprehensive fee schedule• Charge fair and equitable fees to customers• Ensure fees reflect the value of services provided• Standardize fees across all Town departments FY2019 GOALS• Ensure that fees reflect the actual cost of providing programs and services to customers, where appropriate• Identify opportunities to streamline, consolidate and modernize to encourage/facilitate development• Eliminate errors, inconsistencies and unused items within the existing comprehensive fee schedule FY2019 CHANGE SUMMARY• Total of 15 requested changes for FY2019 Update• Added fees: 4• Total modifications to existing fees: 11• Changes: 8• Clarifications: 2• Eliminations: 1 FY2019 TIMELINE• Notice of intent to consider changes posted at least 60 days prior to meeting (ARS §9-499.15)• Outreach to possible stakeholdersFiscal Year 2018 - 2019Dates: Task Description:December 1, 2017Comprehensive Fee Schedule kick-offJanuary 5, 2018Comprehensive fee schedule proposed changes to FinanceJanuary 22, 2018Comprehensive fee schedule proposed changes to committee membersJanuary 31, 2018Comprehensive Fee Schedule committee meetingFebruary 20, 2018Council Study SessionMarch 6, 2018Outreach to MPA/SABA/Other relevant stakeholdersMarch 15, 2018Comprehensive fee schedule Notice of Proposed ChangesMay 15, 2018Possible Adoption of Comprehensive Fee Schedule updateJuly 1, 2018Possible effective date of new fee structure DISCUSSION TOWN OF MARANAFY2019 SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULEDepartment Proposed Action Location Fee DescriptionCurrent Unit of MeasureProposed Unit of MeasureCurrent Amount Proposed Amount Notes Basis for ChangeParks & Rec. Eliminate Existing FeeCOMMUNITY SERVICES - Parks, Recreation & Special EventsRefundable Deposit for Community Garden PlotPer Plot $50.00Elminate Refundable Deposit for Community Garden PlotThis fee is not something the department collects.Development ServicesModify existing feeDEVELOPMENT SERVICES - PlanningGeneral Plan Map Amendment-MinorPer Amendment Per Amendment$1000.00 + $20.00 per acre $1,700.00Going to a flat fee to simplify for customers. The new fee was selected to minimize impact to customers. The last 3yrs average is $2504. 72% of customer will see a decrease.Development ServicesClarification of existing feeDEVELOPMENT SERVICES - PlanningPre-application conferencePer submittal $250This fee is duplicated, shown on page 15 and page 16. Please remove one.Development ServicesModify existing feeDEVELOPMENT SERVICES - Building SafetyDemolition Permit Per permit Per permit See note $150.00Fee is $50 per submittal, plus $50 per utility (electical, gas, water, sewer). Individual permit required for each structure.Going to a flat fee to simplify for customers. The last 3yrs average is $141 and 60% of customers will see a decrease in costDevelopment ServicesModify existing feeDEVELOPMENT SERVICES - Building SafetyPhotovoltaic System for pool heater;CommercialPer permit Per permit Fee based on project valuation $150.00includes structural review of loading on roof, backflow preventer and pump; Includes multi-family developments; Fee based on project valuationGoing to a flat fee to simplify for customers. Based fee on estimated time to review and inspections of 3 hours at $50/hour. No prior examples found to referenceDevelopment ServicesAdd new feeDEVELOPMENT SERVICES - Building SafetyPools and spas Per permit $500.00Currenlty this fee is calculated based on valuation per resolution 2011-65. Going to a flat fee to simplify for customers. The current years avaerage is $530. 40% of customers would see a decrease.Page 1 of 21 TOWN OF MARANAFY2019 SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULEDepartment Proposed Action Location Fee DescriptionCurrent Unit of MeasureProposed Unit of MeasureCurrent Amount Proposed Amount Notes Basis for ChangeCommunity DevelopmentModify existing feeGENERAL SERVICES - LicensingDog License Fees; Unaltered Dog; Standard Fee - One-Year FeePer animal Per animal $63.00$60.00Multi-year license can be purchased by multiplying the per year rate and is limited by length of valid rabies certificateWould like to set a fee that is an even dollar amount and easier for staff to take payments off site. Rescind Ordinance 2015.014 This Ordinance increase the fee $1.00 a year through 7/1/19.Community DevelopmentClarification of existing feeGENERAL SERVICES - LicensingDog License Fees; Unaltered Dog; Senior/Disabled Fee - One-Year FeePer animal Per animal $20.00SameMulti-year license can be purchased by multiplying the per year rate and is limited by length of valid rabies certificateFee is staying the same, just allowing multi-year purchase and rescinding Ordinance 2015.014Community DevelopmentModify existing feeGENERAL SERVICES - LicensingDog License Fees; Altered Dog; Standard Fee - One-Year FeePer animal Per animal $18.00$20.00Would like to set a fee that is an even dollar amount and easier for staff to take payments off site. Rescind Ordinance 2015.014 This Ordinance increase the fee $1.00 a year through 7/1/19.Community DevelopmentModify existing feeGENERAL SERVICES - LicensingDog License Fees; Altered Dog; Senior/Disabled Fee - One-Year FeePer animal Per animal $13.00$10.00Multi-year license can be purchased by multiplying the per year rate and is limited by length of valid rabies certificateWould like to set a fee that is an even dollar amount and easier for staff to take payments off site. Rescind Ordinance 2015.014 This Ordinance increase the fee $1.00 a year through 7/1/19. Also allowing multi-year licese to be purchased. Community DevelopmentModify existing feeGENERAL SERVICES - LicensingDog License Fees; Dog Delcared Vicious, Destructive, and/or Dangerous - One-Year FeePer animal Per animal $103.00$100.00Would like to set a fee that is an even dollar amount and easier for staff to take payments off site. Rescind Ordinance 2015.014 This Ordinance increase the fee $1.00 a year through 7/1/19. Community DevelopmentModify existing feeGENERAL SERVICES - LicensingDog License Fees; Altered Dog; Standard Fee-Three-year FeePer animal Per animal $42.00$45.00Multi-year license term limited by length of valid rabies certificateTo correspond to the change in fee for the 1-year license. Page 2 of 22