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Home My WebLink About[05] Public Hearing - 2015 Fee Schedule Council Agenda Item 5 MEETING DATE: December 4, 2014 AGENDA ITEM: Public Hearing - 2015 Fee Schedule SUBMITTED BY: Finance All Boards, Commissions and BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Department Heads provided input to the proposed 2015 fee schedule. Council met in November to review the fee schedule. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: A public hearing is required under State Statutes prior to BACKGROUND INFORMATION: changing the fee schedule. Staff published a public hearing notice in the November 29, 2014 St. Cloud Times. The proposed fee schedule was placed on the City website for public viewing. Fees proposed to change are highlighted in yellow. New for 2015, staff recommends adopted a three- year schedule for Appendix C – Utility Fees. The utility rate studies indicate the proposed fees are necessary for the Enterprise funds to operate. The area cities adopt their rates a few years out also, with an annual review. Enterprise funds are business-like funds where their fees and other revenues sources should cover operations, including depreciation, and debt payments. The water and sewer funds are dependent upon connection fees in new developments along with transfers or levies from other funds to operate. The increased fees over the next few years will help these funds be less dependent on new development, reserves and levies. The refuse fund had a rate decrease in previous years. Council opted to reduce the rates to spend down the equity balance. Staff recommends rates to increase in the next couple years to balance the refuse fund operations by year 2017. The following chart summarizes the utility rates on an average single family home and medium sized commercial user proposed for 2015 – 2017 with a comparison to the current 2014 rates. I included a summary of single family rates to the area cities for an estimated comparison. I added our refuse/ storm water/ street light utility fees to the cities that opt these charges in their general fund to closer compare the cost to St. Joseph’s cost. This summary is to provide an outlook of what the rates may be based on current projections. Estimated Estimated Estimated Bi-Monthly Utility Bills 2014 2015** 2016 ** 2017 ** Medium-Sized Commercial User 471.97 506.65 534.81 588.94 Avg. Single Family Home 158.62 174.53 182.53 195.53 St. Cloud Avg. SF Home 179.86 185.07 Sartell Avg. SF Home 168.71 172.15 Sauk Rapids Avg. SF Home 159.54 162.11 Waite Park Avg. SF Home 191.66 No response **Conservation Laws go into effect. th After the November 20 council meeting, Councilmember Wick suggested the Coalition dues and website fees could be moved from the Refuse fund to the General fund in the amount of $17,095. This would add back the levy tax rate of approximately 0.5% and reduce operational costs in the Refuse fund. In doing this, the refuse rates could remain unchanged for 2015 and 2016 with an increase in 2017 to operational balance the Refuse fund by 2017. The cost/savings to the residential customers is a wash for 2015. Moving these costs to the levy will allow the non-residential customers to participate in the website contract and Coalition dues. The Coalition dues and website costs were placed in the Refuse fund a couple years ago. The Council opted to use the unspent refuse equity built up from many years ago to fund these expenses as the LGA was cut and market values decreased. The schedule on the previous page does not reflect this change ($1.09 less to the SF customers in 2015 and 2016). Staff requests adoption of the 2015 fee schedule to begin charging new rates beginning January 1, 2015. BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Varies ATTACHMENTS: RCA: Fee Schedule Public Hearing Notice Proposed 2015 Fee Schedule Appendix A – Bail Schedule of Fees Appendix B – Building Permits Appendix C – Utility Charges Appendix D - Compensation REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Allow public comment on the proposed fee schedule and consider adoption the proposed 2015 Fee Schedule. CITY OF ST. JOSEPH PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Council will meet at 6:00 pm or shortly thereafter on December 4, 2014 in the City Hall Council Chambers to consider, and possibly adopt, the proposed 2014 Fee Schedule. The proposed 2015 Fee Schedule is on file for public inspection at the City Offices, 25 College Ave N and on the city website: mn-stjoseph.civicplus.com. All persons wishing to speak will be heard and oral testimony will be limited to five minutes. Written testimony should be mailed to City Administrator, PO Box 668, St. Joseph, MN 56374. Judy Weyrens Administrator : November 29, 2014 Publish This page intentionally left blank City of St. Joseph - 2015 Draft Fee Schedule 201420132015 Ord # Adopted FeesAdopted FeesProposed Fees TypeConditions & Requirements An administrative fee can be applied if there is a violation of City Administrative Penalties 14.05See Ordinance MatrixSee Ordinance MatrixSee Ordinance Matrix Ordinance, except police violations - "Appendix A" Public Information Requests/Copies/Equipment/Miscellaneous Charges General Administration Advertising $ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.004" x 4.5" (1/4 page) Newsletter (Taxable) City Newsletter advertising - bi-monthly publication - Fee per addition $ 250.00$ 250.00$ 250.004" x 9" (1/2 page) $ 400.00$ 400.00$ 400.008" x 9" (full page) $ 30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00per slide Cable Access Channel (Taxable) Fee is for 1 month or date of event, whichever is earlier $ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00per 5 slides no charge for non-profit organizations $ 45.00$ 45.00$ 45.00per invoice charge Assessments Certified Delinquent accounts only $ 30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00per parcel Assessment Search Requests Written requests required Quarterly and Annual financial statements required (Includes 10% of net profits in 10% of net profits in 10% of net profits in Charitable Gambling62.06 donations to communitydonations to communitydonations to community electronic pull tab activity) $ 40.00$ 40.00$ 40.00per event Temporary Gambling Permit $ 75.00$ 75.00$ 75.00per location Premise Permit Application Account closed, stopped payment or insufficient funds (includes Check - Non-bankable $ 30.00$ 30.00 $ 30.00per check electronic accounts) $ 17.00$ 17.00$ 17.00per tape/dvd Council meeting tapes/dvd copies Copies ( Taxable) ½$ 0.25$ 0.25$ 0.25per page 8 x 11 black and white ½$ 0.50$ 0.50$ 0.50per page 8 x 11 color ½$ 1.00$ 1.00$ 1.00per page 8 x 14 black and white ½$ 1.25$ 1.25$ 1.25per page 8 x 14 color $ 1.15$ 1.15$ 1.15per page 11 x 17 black and white $ 1.40$ 1.40$ 1.40per page 11 x 17 color $ 3.50$ 3.50$ 3.50per map black and white City Maps (Taxable) $ 7.00$ 7.00$ 7.00per map color $ 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00per book Development Manual (Taxable) no chargeno chargeno chargeper bill cycle Direct Debit Payments Direct Debit payments available for utilities. Must sign up before bill calculation. $ 2.00$ 2.00$ 2.00per filing Election Filing Fee $ 2.00$ 2.00 $ 2.00per transaction Electronic Online Payments Online electronic payments for utility billing, dog license, compost permits $ 3.50$ 3.50$ 3.50 First page Fax (Taxable) $ 1.00$ 1.00$ 1.00 Second page and each page thereafter 0.50%0.50%0.50%per month (6% annually) Late Fee no chargeno chargeno chargeper document Notary Park and Trail System Plan (Taxable) $ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00per book Rental Listing List of registered rental properties in St. Joseph and contact information $ 1.00$ 1.00$ 2.00per listing $ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00per hour, minimum $100 Snow RemovalPer property, minimum 1 hour charge $ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00per hour, minimum $100 Per property, minimum 1 hour charge Weed Cutting Zoning Letter$ 30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00per parcel Page 1 of 18 City of St. Joseph - 2015 Draft Fee Schedule 201420132015 Ord # Adopted FeesAdopted FeesProposed Fees TypeConditions & Requirements Equipment RateMinimum rate one hour $ 85.00$ 85.00$ 85.00per hour Utility Truck $ 145.00$ 145.00$ 145.00per hour Backhoe $ 145.00$ 145.00$ 145.00per hour Crane truck $ 145.00$ 145.00$ 145.00per hour Grader/Loader $ 25.00$ 25.00$ 25.00per hour Gator no charge$ 165.00no chargeper month Gator Rental - Hanging Flowers Project $ 95.00$ 95.00$ 95.00per hour John Deere tractor $ 85.00$ 85.00$ 85.00per hour Lawn mower $ 145.00$ 145.00$ 145.00per hour Sander/Salter $ 145.00$ 145.00$ 145.00per hour Sewer Jetter/Vacuum $ 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00per hour Sewer Easement Machine $ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00per hour Mobile Generator $ 95.00$ 95.00$ 95.00per hour Skid Steer $ 145.00$ 145.00$ 145.00per hour Snow Plowing $ 145.00$ 145.00$ 145.00per hour Street Sweeping $ 55.00$ 55.00$ 55.00per hour per person Labor rateMinimum rate one hour unless included with fee $ 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00collected by SJ Action Group Flowers, Hanging on Street Poles Full Basket The City will water and fertilize hanging flower pots daily $ 75.00$ 75.00$ 75.00collected by SJ Action Group Half Basket for those pots hanging in public right of way. Cable Television - Midcontinent expires 9/21/15, Charter expires 9/21/1436 Franchise fee 3%3%3%based on net receipts Franchise fee $ 0.60$ 0.60$ 0.60equipment/subscription Peg access fee 2003-5/6Stearns Electric Coop Electric Service (Monthly) - expires 11/20/23 8%8%8%based on net receipts Franchise fee 2003-01/2Xcel Energy /NSP Electric Service (Monthly) - expires 11/20/23 $ 1.00$ 1.00$ 1.00per meter Residential and Muni pumping, non demand $ 1.75$ 1.75$ 1.75per meter Small C & I non demand $ 10.00$ 10.00$ 10.00per meter Small C & I and Muni pumping, demand 2%2%2%based on net receipts Large C & I $ 8.00$ 8.00$ 8.00per meter Public Street Lighting 2003-3/4Xcel Energy/NSP Gas Service (Monthly) - expires 11/20/23 $ 1.00$ 1.00$ 1.00per meter Residential $ 1.75$ 1.75$ 1.75per meter Commercial Firm - non demand $ 10.00$ 10.00$ 10.00per meter Commercial Firm - demand $ 0.005$ 0.005$ 0.005based on net receipts Small & Large Interruptible, Firm & Interruptible Transportation Page 2 of 18 City of St. Joseph - 2015 Draft Fee Schedule 201420132015 Ord # Adopted FeesAdopted FeesProposed Fees TypeConditions & Requirements Fire Department $ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00per truck Car/Vehicle Fire $ 20.00$ 20.00$ 20.00per hour per firefighter Includes only the firefighters that respond to the call, not called in $ 85.00$ 85.00$ 85.00per day - resident Fire Hall Rental $200.00 Damage Deposit Must live within the fire service area $ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00per day - business - - $200.00 Damage Deposit No alcohol allowed No rental fee for non profits non-refundable/non-transferrable $ 0.25$ 0.25$ 0.25per page Fire/Medical Reports ( Taxable) Medical report must contain release form $ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00per truck 103 Illegal/Intentional burnsIncludes only the firefighters that respond to the call, not called in $ 20.00$ 20.00$ 20.00per hour per firefighter $ 100.00$ 100.00 $ 100.00per truck Swimming pool fill (Taxable) Available to only residents in the fire service area and as approved by Fire Chief. $ 20.00$ 20.00 $ 20.00per hour per firefighter $ 65.00$ 60.00 $ 68.00Minimum water charge 0-10,000 gallons $ 4.10$ 4.00 $ 4.10per 1,000 gallons greater than 10,000 gallons Police Department $ 0.25$ 0.25$ 0.25per page Accident/Incident Reports (Taxable) Bail Schedule of Fees see attached Appendix "A"see attached Appendix "A"see attached Appendix "A" $ 15.00$ 15.00$ 15.00 Fingerprinting $ 15.00no charge$ 15.00per name Background ChecksStaff updating ordinance, fee pending approval $ 5.00$ 5.00$ 5.00 PBT $ 150.00no charge$ 150.00must be < civil fine Administrative Hearing14 due prior to hearing, fee refunded if determine no violation occurred Note: if lose case, defendant responsible for City attorney/overtime fees Housing/Rental Rental Registration55.11 Based on the number units $ 85.00$ 85.00$ 85.00per unit 55.11Dwelling unit containing 1-2 units $ 85.00$ 85.00$ 85.00per first 2 units Dwelling unit containing 3-6 units $ 17.25$ 17.25$ 17.25per unit thereafter $ 125.00$ 125.00$ 125.00first unit Dwelling unit containing 7-12 units $ 85.00$ 85.00$ 85.00second unit $ 17.25$ 17.25$ 17.25per unit thereafter $ 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00first unit Dwelling unit containing 13+ units $ 85.00$ 85.00$ 85.00second unit $ 17.75$ 17.75$ 17.75per unit thereafter $ 250.00$ 250.00$ 250.00 55.15 Compliance order appeal fee $ 30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00 Re-inspection fee55.15 $ 30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00 Missed appointment fee Land Use/Development/Zoning ¹$ 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00 52.07 Amendment or Rezoning ¹$ 5.00$ 5.00$ 5.00per acre Annexation FeeProperty within Orderly Annexation Agreement $ 400.00$ 400.00$ 400.00minimum $ 10.00$ 10.00$ 10.00per acre Property outside Orderly Annexation Agreement $ 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00minimum $ 10.00no charge$ 10.00per banner Banner Sign52.11 In designated areas only to promote community events Requires proof of liability insurance - reviewed by planning committee civil fine Failure to permit and/or remove banner sign see attached Appendix "A"see attached Appendix "A" $ 50.00no charge$ 50.00per hearing Re-hearing Fee if previous application denied ¹$ 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00per chapter Comprehensive Plan Amendment $ 400.00$ 400.00$ 400.00 Easement HearingSF Residential $ 600.00$ 600.00$ 600.00 Non-SF Residential Page 3 of 18 ¹$ 540.00$ 540.00$ 540.00 Floodplain Permit ¹$ 400.00$ 400.00$ 400.00 52.07 Interim Use permit $ 40.00$ 40.00$ 40.00annually Interim Use permit - Renewal52.07 $ 200.00$ 200.00 $ 200.00minimum ¹ Joint Planning Application FeeApplication Fee Page 4 of 18 City of St. Joseph - 2015 Draft Fee Schedule 201420132015 Ord # Adopted FeesAdopted FeesProposed Fees TypeConditions & Requirements Land Use Application in Joint Planning Area with St. Joseph Twp and Waite Park ²$ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00 Lawn Deposit/EscrowNew Construction-If CO is requested before lawn is installed between November and May ¹$ 400.00$ 400.00$ 400.00minimum 54.10 Lot Splitunder 10 acres up to 2 lots (all others under Subdivision) $ 914.00$ 914.00$ 914.00per lot Park Dedication FeeR1, Residential $ 975.00$ 975.00$ 975.00per lot R2, R3, R4 Residential 2%2%2% Commercial (based on average land value) 2%2%2% Industrial (based on average land value) $ 10.00no charge$ 10.00per application Parking Pad Zoning Permit52.10 Front and Side Yards Only At costAt costAt cost Pass through fees Engineering, Legal, Building Official Fees and other Admin Fees Platting54.15 Preliminary fees $300 + $5 per lot$300 + $5 per lot$300 + $5 per lot Minor - 1 to 250 lots $500 + $5 per lot$500 + $5 per lot$500 + $5 per lot Major - Greater than 250 lots ¹² Preliminary Escrow Requirements $ 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ 3,000.00 Minor - 1 to 250 lots $ 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 5,000.00 Major - Greater than 250 lots ¹$ 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00 Final ¹$ 800.00$ 800.00$ 800.00 52.09 PUD Application Fee Based on credit worthiness/ Based on credit worthiness/ Based on credit worthiness/ ¹ Revolving LoanLoan Interest Rate # year term# year term# year termtimes remaining principal balance Origination Fee 1%1%1% $ 400.00$ 400.00$ 400.00 52.07Held during a regular scheduled meeting $ 800.00$ 800.00$ 800.00 When a special meeting is required ¹$ 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00 Special Use Permit/Variance Appeal $ 250.00$ 250.00$ 250.00 Site Plan ReviewResidential or Commercial Development Plan Fee ¹²$ 750.00$ 750.00$ 750.00 Deposit $ 10.00no charge$ 10.00per application Shed - Residential Zoning Permit52.12 Residential sheds 50 square ft to <= 120 square feet - Zone Permit required $ 0.20$ 0.20$ 0.20per square foot Storm Water Development Fee52.18 Credit is allowed for storm water improvements constructed ¹$ 800.00$ 800.00$ 800.00 Subdivision Minor - 1 to 250 lots $ 1,100.00$ 1,100.00$ 1,100.00 Major - Greater than 250 lots $ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00 Tax Increment FinancingApplication Fee ¹²$ 7,500.00$ 7,500.00$ 7,500.00 Escrow fee - Project less than $1,500,000 ¹²$ 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 15,000.00 Escrow fee - Project equal or greater than $1,500,000 $ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00 Tax AbatementApplication Fee ¹²$ 7,500.00$ 7,500.00$ 7,500.00 Escrow fee ¹$ 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00 Vacation - Public Right-of-Way ¹Petitionerwill be responsible for additional charges incurred above the escrow collected. ²Escrow accounts can be in the form of cash. Escrow agreements must be approved by the City Attorney before final. Page 5 of 18 City of St. Joseph - 2015 Draft Fee Schedule 201420132015 Ord # Adopted FeesAdopted FeesProposed Fees TypeConditions & Requirements Licenses and Permits An amusement devise license is required if there is direct or 66.04$ 35.00$ 35.00$ 35.00annually Amusement Device License indirect charge and it is available to the general public. Animals: $ 10.00$ 10.00$ 10.00per year (renew by April 1st) License- non-dangerous dog104.03 A license is required for all dogs over 6 months old $ 25.00$ 15.00$ 25.00per year License- dangerous dog A dangerous dog as defined by State Statues 347.50-347.56 Requires $300,000 liability insurance coverage for 2009 Current rabiesvaccine required. $ 25.00$ 25.00$ 25.00per tag Late license renewal after May 1st each year per tag $ 5.00$ 5.00$ 5.00 Replacement Tag104.06 All dogs are required to wear the license tag provided by the City If it is lost, a replacement tag can be issued Impound Fee $ 40.00$ 25.00$ 40.00 104.09 Impound Fee - TaxableIf a dog is impounded, the owner is responsible for a pick-up fee $ 15.00$ 25.00$ 15.00 Boarding per day as well as applicable boarding fees Kennel License A kennel license is required for households with more than 2 dogs. annually $ 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00 In addition, individual animal license required for each dog. 3 dogs $ 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00 hearing fee Administrative Hearing A special hearing is required for Council to consider the kennel license. 51.03 Building PermitsBuilding permits are required for structure alterations/land development See attached Appendix "B"See attached Appendix "B"See attached Appendix "B" $ 75.00$ 75.00$ 75.00per year 65.03 Cigarette Sales License A cigarette sales license is required for the retail sale of tobacco. $ 30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00per season per vehicle St. Joseph City and Township residents Compost Permit $ 60.00$ 60.00$ 60.00per season per vehicle St. Wendel Township residents $ 45.00$ 45.00$ 45.00per season per vehicle City of St. Cloud residents $ 5.00$ 10.00 $ 5.00per season per vehicle Additional vehicle/replacement tags A construction permit is required for contractors doing building, 61$ 200.00No Charge$ 200.00per person Construction Permitconstruction and related work not required to hold a MN State § license under MN Statute 326. Proof of insurance and surety An excavation permit is required for excavations within the public 57.04$ 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00per excavation Excavation Permit right-of-ways, alleys, public easements, and other public grounds. Proof of insurance required. Fireworks PermitNo ChargeNo ChargeNo Chargepermit application required for Joe Town Rocks celebration 90$ 25.00No Charge$ 25.00annually 1/1-12/31 Golf Cart Permit per cart - proof of insurance required Hunting Permit$ 35.00$ 35.00$ 35.00per season $ 5.00$ 5.00 $ 5.00per Keg - 1 allowed/living unit Keg Permit74.02 Must wait 30 days to issue a new permit or sticker returned to issue sooner. www.stjoelionsmn.lionwap.org Parade Permits64.02 A license is required for each parade see St. Joseph Lions Websitesee St. Joseph Lions Websitesee St. Joseph Lions Website An refuse hauler permit is required for refuse haulers conducting business within 85.05$ 300.00$ 50.00$ 300.00per truck Refuse Hauler Permit the City of St. Joseph. Proof of insurance required along with a $1,000 surety bond. $ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00per year Second hand dealers and Pawn A license is required for any person to engage in the business of 63.03 brokers license pawn broking or advertising such Sprinkling Permit Maximum 30 days to irrigate new lawn daily $ 30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00 $ 30.00$ 25.00$ 50.00maximum 14 consecutive days 109.00 Transient Worker (Green River)includes Solicitor, Peddler, Transient Merchant $ 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00per year 68.05 Tattoo LicenseA license is required to operate a tattoo business Page 6 of 18 City of St. Joseph - 2015 Draft Fee Schedule 201420132015 Ord # TypeConditions & Requirements Adopted FeesAdopted FeesProposed Fees Liquor Licenses: Intoxicating:71.04 For the sale of intoxicating liquor. Proof of insurance required. per year $ 2,300.00$ 2,300.00$ 2,300.00 On-Sale Liquor License per year $ 310.00$ 310.00$ 310.00 Off-Sale Liquor License per year $ 300.00$ 300.00$ 300.00 Special Club License0 - 200 members per year $ 450.00$ 450.00$ 450.00 201 - 500 members per year $ 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00 501 - 1,000 members per year $ 650.00$ 650.00$ 650.00 1,001 - 2,000 members per year $ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00 2,001 - 4,000 members per year $ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00 4,001 - 6,000 members per year $ 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ 3,000.00 Greater than 6,000 members $ 250.00$ 250.00$ 250.00 Fee Preliminary Investigation $ 250.00$ 250.00$ 250.00 Deposit $ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00 Investigation Outside of Minnesota $ 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00per event 71.11 Outside/Temporary Liquor permit Non-Intoxicating 3.2 Malt: For the sale of malt liquor. Proof of insurance required. per year $ 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00 On-Sale Malt License per year $ 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00 Off-Sale Malt License $ 250.00$ 250.00$ 250.00 Fee Preliminary Investigation $ 250.00$ 250.00$ 250.00 Deposit $ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00 Investigation Outside of Minnesota $ 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00per event 71.11 Outside/Temporary Liquor permit n/an/an/a 2 AM Bar Closing LicenseLicense holder charged a fee through the State of Minnesota. 2 AM license holder required to purchase and use an ID scanner. $ 75.00$ 75.00$ 75.00 Inspection fee-Class A Occupancy $ 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00per year 71.09 Sunday Liquor License $ 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00per year 73.04 Wine LicenseA license is required to sell wine. Proof of insurance is required. $ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00per year May Bowle License $ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00per event Special Event License deposit (12 days maximum-only valid for non-profit ) $ 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00per event License - 500 people or less $ 750.00$ 750.00$ 750.00per event License - greater than 500 people Escrow accounts can be in the form of a letter of credit, joint banking accounts or cash. Escrow agreements must be approved by the City Attorney. Page 7 of 18 City of St. Joseph - 2015 Draft Fee Schedule 201420132015 Ord # TypeConditions & Requirements Adopted FeesAdopted FeesProposed Fees Park Rental Fees $ 80.00$ 80.00$ 80.00per day Centennial Park (Taxable) $100.00 Damage Deposit Non-refunable/non-transferrable $ 80.00$ 80.00$ 80.00per day Millstream Park (Taxable) $100.00 Damage Deposit Non-refunable/non-transferrable Voluntary DonationVoluntary DonationVoluntary Donationper night, 4pm-4pm, suggest $30 Millstream Camping 4 sites include electricity - first come, first served - maximum 7 day stay/month $ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00per day Lake Wobegon Trail Shelter (Taxable) $200.00 Damage Deposit Non-refunable/non-transferrable Voluntary DonationVoluntary DonationVoluntary Donation Archery Range Open to public at no charge, donations requested for maintenance Voluntary DonationVoluntary DonationVoluntary Donation Disc Golf - General UsageDonations offset cost to maintain disc golf course $ 150.00 $ 150.00 $ 150.00 per event Disc Golf - Tournament (Taxable)Fee charged to organizer of the event. Proof of Insurance required $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 per event Damage Deposit $ 55.00 $ 50.00 $ 55.00 Park Keys - Forgot to Pick Up Charge for Police Department or Public Works to open parks Park Rental Fees - Schneider Field Field must be prepped and return to pregame/prepractice condition $ 75.00$ 75.00$ 75.00per hour Non-Contracted Users (Taxable)Practice $ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00per game Games $ 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00per practice Contracted UsersPractice Games $ 75.00$ 75.00$ 75.00per game Water Charges Water Utility Rates See attached Appendix "C"See attached Appendix "C"See attached Appendix "C" See ContractsSee ContractsSee Contracts Antenna Fees - Water Tower LeasePermanent Antennas $ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00per antenna per 6 months Temporary Antennas $ 65.00$ 60.00$ 68.00Minimum Bulk Water (Taxable)0 - 10,000 gallons $ 4.10$ 4.00$ 4.10per 1,000 gallons greater than 10,000 gallons From hydrant -for approved contractors $ 1,200.00$ 1,200.00$ 1,200.00 Mobile Meter Deposit $ 4,700.00$ 4,600.00$ 4,800.00per unit Hook-up Charge44.00 See ordinance for unit determination WAC charges may be delayed up to 1 year from building permit issue or when CO is issued (whichever is earlier). 1/3 WAC due with building permit. $ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00Residential Deposit Meter Testing41.70 Actual testing charges will be invoiced to customer $ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00Non-Residential Deposit when meter tests 98% or more accurate $ 30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00 Interim Meter Reading Temporary (Interim) Reconnection $ 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00 Trunk Charge County Road 121 Lift Station $ 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00per unit Residential $ 300.00$ 300.00$ 300.00per acre Commercial/Industrial Water Meter Lid Cover $ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00 3/4"10% over cost10% over cost$ 120.00 Water Meter Valve Meter valve sizes not listed are billed 10% over City's cost 1"10% over cost10% over cost$ 120.00 5/8"$ 320.00$ 375.00$ 275.00 Water MeterCommercial users will be charged the actual costs if in 3/4"$ 365.00$ 375.00$ 315.00 excess of the minimum fee stated. 1"$ 585.00$ 700.00$ 425.00 1 1/2"$ 865.00$ 925.00$ 830.00 1 1/2" Turbine$ 1,275.00$ 1,400.00$ 1,340.00 2"$ 1,335.00$ 1,465.00$ 1,345.00 2" Compound$ 3,060.00$ 3,545.00$ 3,215.00 Page 8 of 18 2" Turbine$ 1,335.00$ 1,465.00$ 1,345.00 3" Turbine$ 1,445.00$ 1,600.00$ 1,465.00 3" Compound$ 3,715.00$ 4,325.00$ 3,965.00 4" Turbine$ 2,015.00$ 2,270.00$ 2,065.00 4" Compound$ 5,475.00$ 6,500.00$ 5,745.00 6" turbine$ 4,175.00$ 4,750.00$ 4,470.00 6" Compound$ 7,200.00$ 8,435.00$ 7,575.00 $ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00 Water Reconnect Fee $ 175.00$ 175.00$ 175.00 Water Tap Additional fees will be charged when actual charges exceed the established fee. Page 9 of 18 City of St. Joseph - 2015 Draft Fee Schedule 201420132015 Ord # TypeConditions & Requirements Adopted FeesAdopted FeesProposed Fees Sewer Charges Sewer Utility Rates See attached Appendix "C"See attached Appendix "C"See attached Appendix "C" $ 4.00$ 4.00$ 4.00per 1,000 gallons Sewage DumpingExcess Sewage discharge as determined by Public Works no chargeno chargeFree Will Donation RV Dump Site - Main Lift Station $ 2,300.00$ 2,300.00$ 2,300.00per unit Hook-up Charge44.00 See ordinance for unit determination SAC charges may be delayed up to 1 year from building permit issue or when CO is issued (whichever is earlier). 1/3 SAC due with building permit. $ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00 Industrial Discharge Permit42.90Less than 1 million gallons per year $ 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ 1,500.00 1 - 10 million gallons per year $ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00 Greater than 10 million gallons per year Trunk ChargeCounty Road 121 Lift Station $ 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00per unit Residential $ 300.00$ 300.00$ 300.00per acre Commercial/Industrial $ 600.00$ 600.00$ 600.00per unit Northland Lift Station Industrial Park Lift Station (DBL) $ 350.00$ 350.00$ 350.00per unit Residential $ 700.00$ 700.00$ 700.00per acre Commercial/Industrial Refuse Charges Refuse Rates See attached Appendix "C"See attached Appendix "C"See attached Appendix "C" Street Light Utility Street Light Utility Rates See attached Appendix "C"See attached Appendix "C"See attached Appendix "C" Storm Water Charges 6% per annum6% per annum6% per annumof the balance Illicit Storm Runoff46.21 Per City's MS4 Permit Storm Water Rates See attached Appendix "C"See attached Appendix "C"See attached Appendix "C" Page 10 of 18 City of St. Joseph Police Department Bail Schedule of Fees - 2015 Draft Fees "Appendix A" 201420132015 ViolationOrdinance Adopted FeesAdopted FeesProposed Fees Liquor Violations Intoxicating beverage in parade64.08$ 90.00 $ 90.00$ 90.00 Underage present in liquor establishment71.11 s1 c$ 200.00 $ 200.00$ 200.00 Permit underage in liquor establishment71.11 s1 c$ 200.00 $ 200.00$ 200.00 Permit patron in bar after hours71.09 s3$ 200.00 $ 200.00$ 200.00 Open liquor container in public71.11 s2$ 90.00 $ 90.00$ 90.00 Possession of more than one keg74.2$ 200.00 $ 200.00$ 200.00 Underage drinking ages 18-2071$ 150.00 $ 150.00$ 150.00 Animal Violations Dog violation104$ 80.00 $ 80.00$ 80.00 2nd violation in 12 months104$ 100.00 $ 100.00$ 100.00 Dog running at large104.2$ 80.00 $ 80.00$ 80.00 Failure to license dog104.3$ 80.00 $ 80.00$ 80.00 Hearing Fee for Violation$ 150.00 $ - $ 150.00 Parking Violations Truck parking violation83.2$ 50.00 $ 50.00$ 50.00 Handicap parking169.346$ 200.00 $ 200.00$ 200.00 Overtime parking84.04 s3$ 20.00 $ 20.00$ 20.00 Over 24 hour parking84.03 s2$ 20.00 $ 20.00$ 20.00 Left side parking84.03 s3$ 20.00 $ 20.00$ 20.00 Improper position84.03 s1$ 20.00 $ 20.00$ 20.00 Prohibited parking84.03 s1$ 20.00 $ 20.00$ 20.00 Fire hydrant164.34 (4)$ 25.00 $ 25.00$ 25.00 2AM - 7AM parking84.05 s1$ 20.00 $ 20.00$ 20.00 Snow removal84.05 s2$ 20.00 $ 20.00$ 20.00 Parking on grass84.03 s4$ 20.00 $ 20.00$ 20.00 After 10 days, add $5.00$ 25.00 $ 25.00$ 25.00 After 20 days, add $10.00$ 30.00 $ 30.00$ 30.00 After 30 days, add $20.00$ 40.00 $ 40.00$ 40.00 Issue court citation$ 60.00 $ 60.00$ 60.00 Issue warrant$ 300.00 $ 300.00$ 300.00 Past Due Parking Violation - 1st Late Notice31-37 Days > violation date$ 40.00 $ 40.00$ 40.00 Appendix A-PolicePage 11 Past Due Parking Violation - 2nd Late Notice38-44 Days > violation date$ 60.00 $ 60.00$ 60.00 Past Due Parking Violation - Final Late Notice45-51 Days > violation date$ 85.00 $ 85.00$ 85.00 Past Due Parking Violation - Sent to Revenue Recapture>51 Days after violation date$ 110.00 $ 110.00$ 120.00 Appendix A-PolicePage 12 201420132015 ViolationOrdinance Adopted FeesAdopted FeesProposed Fees Park Violations Violation of park regulations$ 100.00 $ 100.00$ 100.00 Operation of motor vehicle in public park87.02$ 100.00 $ 100.00$ 100.00 Miscellaneous Violations Unreasonable acceleration86.02 sl (a)$ 100.00 $ 100.00$ 100.00 Unreasonable acceleration - Ice86.02 sl (b)$ 100.00 $ 100.00$ 100.00 U-turn81.03$ 80.00 $ 80.00$ 80.00 Noise violation102.2$ 200.00 $ 200.00$ 200.00 Public urination110.01$ 90.00 $ 90.00$ 90.00 Prohibited fire103.3$ 100.00 $ 100.00$ 100.00 Water restriction violation41.18$ 80.00 $ 80.00$ 80.00 Failure to remove obstruction from sidewalk33.3$ 80.00 $ 80.00$ 80.00 Failure to remove banner sign52.11$ 80.00 $ 80.00$ 80.00 Curfew violation101.02$ 80.00 $ 80.00$ 80.00 Throwing candy/gifts in a parade64.06$ 80.00 $ 80.00$ 80.00 Rollerblade/Skateboard/Bicycle violation89$ 80.00 $ 80.00$ 80.00 All terrain vehicle violation90$ 80.00 $ 80.00$ 80.00 Snowmobile violation88$ 80.00 $ 80.00$ 80.00 Drive on sidewalk87.01$ 100.00 $ 100.00$ 100.00 Junk car violation - per day violation108$ 100.00 $ 100.00$ 100.00 a) Citation$ 100.00 $ 100.00$ 100.00 b) Long form$ 300.00 $ 300.00$ 300.00 Nuisance violation$ 80.00 $ 80.00$ 80.00 Obstructing right of way82.01$ 80.00 $ 80.00$ 80.00 Obstructing right of way-sidewalk82.02$ 80.00 $ 80.00$ 80.00 Obstructing right of way-roadway82.03$ 200.00 $ 200.00$ 200.00 Hunting without a permit$ 100.00 $ 100.00$ 100.00 Discharge firearm in city limits$ 100.00 $ 100.00$ 100.00 Past Due Violation - 1st Late Notice31-37 Days > violation date$ 40.00 $ 40.00$ 40.00 Past Due Violation - Final Late Notice45-51 Days > violation date$ 85.00 $ 85.00$ 85.00 Past Due Violation - Sent to Revenue Recapture>51 Days after violation date$ 110.00 $ 110.00$ 120.00 Appendix A-PolicePage 13 City of St. Joseph Building Permits - 2015 Draft Rates Appendix "B" Proposed 2015 Conditions/RequirementsAdopted 2014 FeesAdopted 2013 Fees Fees Permit Description Valuation $ 1 $ 1,200$ 23.00$ 23.00$ 23.00 $ 1,201$ 2,000$ 45.00$ 45.00$ 45.00 $ 2,001$ 10,000$ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00 $ 10,001$ 25,000$ 175.00$ 175.00$ 175.00 $ 25,001$ 50,000$ 0.006$ 0.006$ 0.006 $ 50,001$ 100,000$ 0.006$ 0.006$ 0.006 $ 100,001$ 500,000$ 0.006$ 0.006$ 0.006 $ 500,001$ 1,000,000$ 0.006$ 0.006$ 0.006 $ 1,000,001and higher 6,000 + .005 x value greater than 1 million6,000 + .005 x value greater than 1 million6,000 + .005 x value greater than 1 million Building Permit Fees are non-refundable. Building without a Permit Permit FeeDouble the Permit FeeDouble the Permit FeeDouble the Permit Fee Inspector Fee$60 per Hour, Minimum 1 hour$60 per Hour, Minimum 1 hour$60 per Hour, Minimum 1 hour State Surcharge applies to all permits$ 0.0005$ 0.0005$ 0.0005 Commercial Fire Suppression and Alarms Permit FeeMinimum fee $50$ 0.006$ 0.006$ 0.006 Plan Review FeePermit fee times rate65%65%65% State SurchargeMiniumum fee $5.00$ 0.0005$ 0.0005$ 0.0005 Lead Certification for Residential Contractors $ 5.00$ 5.00$ 5.00 Accessory Building Residential50 sq ft to <= 120 sq ftsee zoning permits no chargesee zoning permits Residential> 120 sq ftbased on valuationbased on valuationbased on valuation Fence Commercial Fence$ 15.00$ 15.00$ 15.00 Residential Fence$ 10.00$ 10.00$ 10.00 State Surchargen/an/an/a Maintenance-Residential Roofing$ 25.00$ 25.00$ 25.00 Siding$ 25.00$ 25.00$ 25.00 Window Replacementsame size opening$ 25.00$ 25.00$ 25.00 Demolition$ 25.00$ 25.00$ 25.00 Parking Padsee zoning permits no chargesee zoning permits Appendix B-BuildingPage 14 State Surcharge$ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Appendix B-BuildingPage 15 Proposed 2015 Conditions/RequirementsAdopted 2014 FeesAdopted 2013 Fees Fees Permit Description Mechanical-Residential Mechanical alteration$ 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00 New home$ 95.00$ 95.00$ 95.00 Fireplace installation$ 45.00$ 45.00$ 45.00 State Surchargen/an/an/a Plumbing-Residential Plumbing alteration$ 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00 New home$ 95.00$ 95.00$ 95.00 Sprinkler systemNew, repair, or maint$ 45.00$ 45.00$ 45.00 Water Heater$ 45.00$ 45.00$ 45.00 State Surcharge$ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Plan Review Fee ResidentialPermit fee times rate25%25%25% CommercialPermit fee times rate65%65%65% Mechanical-Commercial Value times the feeMinimum fee $50$ 0.006$ 0.006$ 0.006 State SurchargeMiniumum fee $5.00$ 0.0005$ 0.0005$ 0.0005 Plumbing-Commercial Value times the feeMinimum fee $50$ 0.006$ 0.006$ 0.006 State SurchargeMiniumum fee $5.00$ 0.0005$ 0.0005$ 0.0005 Signs-Commercial Permanent SignValue times fee$ 0.006$ 0.006$ 0.006 Plan Review FeePermit fee times rate65%65%65% State SurchargeMiniumum fee $5.00$ 0.0005$ 0.0005$ 0.0005 Temporary Sign $ 40.00$ 30.00$ 40.00 Inspections (Hourly rates with one hour minimum) After normal business hours$ 60.00$ 60.00$ 60.00 Inspections-other miscellaneous$ 30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00 Investigation feeNew, repair, or maint$ 30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00 Appendix B-BuildingPage 16 City of St. Joseph Utility Charges - 2015 Draft Rates "Appendix C" Ord20142013201520162017 Type#Conditions/RequirementsAdopted FeesAdopted FeesProposed FeesProposed FeesProposed Fees Round-Up Program variesvariesvariesvariesvariesper billing cycle Round-up utility bill to the nearest $1 to help improve city parks Water Charges Water Line Charge41.00$ 19.00$ 18.00$ 22.00$ 23.00$ 24.00per unit per bi-month Taxable for non-residential users Water Usage41.00$ 3.45$ 3.20$ 3.60$ 3.80$ 4.00per 1000 gallons Taxable for non-residential users Sprinkler Usage41.00$ 3.45$ 3.20$ 4.00$ 4.20$ 4.40per 1000 gallons Taxable for non-residential users MDS Test Fee$ 1.10$ 1.10$ 1.10$ 1.10$ 1.10per account per bi-month Sewer Charges Sewer Line Charge43.00$ 17.00$ 15.50$ 27.00$ 29.00$ 31.00per unit per bi-month Contract User line charge unit calculated based upon sewer gallons treated. Sewer Utility Rates43.00$ 2.95$ 2.80$ 3.15$ 3.35$ 3.55per 1000 gallons SF Residential rate based on the previous year Nov/Dec water usage Refuse Charges 107.00 Second Recycling Cart$ 18.00$ 18.00$ 19.00$ 20.00$ 21.00per bi-month Senior Citizen (Over 65 years of age)$ 18.00$ 17.00$ 20.00$ 22.00$ 24.00per bi-month Taxable 30 gallon cart$ 25.00$ 27.00$ 26.00$ 27.00$ 28.00per bi-month Taxable 60 gallon cart$ 31.00$ 33.00$ 32.00$ 33.00$ 34.00per bi-month Taxable 90 gallon cart$ 50.00$ 50.00$ 51.00$ 52.00$ 53.00per bi-month Taxable 2 - 60 gallon carts$ 62.00$ 66.00$ 64.00$ 66.00$ 68.00per bi-month Taxable 3 - 60 gallon carts$ 93.00$ 99.00$ 96.00$ 99.00$ 102.00per bi-month Taxable 4 - 60 gallon carts$ 124.00$ 132.00$ 128.00$ 132.00$ 136.00per bi-month Taxable 2 - 90 gallon carts$ 100.00$ 100.00$ 102.00$ 104.00$ 106.00per bi-month Taxable Residential solid waste management services9.75%9.75%9.75%9.75%9.75%excludes recycling Units are determined by unit - see ordinance how to calculate Street Light Utility 47.00 Residential$ 3.70$ 3.00$ 3.50$ 3.50$ 3.60per unit per bi-month Commercial/Industrial$ 3.70$ 3.00$ 3.50$ 3.50$ 3.60per unit per bi-month Mixed Use Facility$ 3.70$ 3.00$ 3.50$ 3.50$ 3.60per unit per bi-month Units are determined by billable acre Storm Water Fees 52.18 Single Family Dwelling$ 7.00$ 7.40$ 7.00$ 7.20$ 7.50per unit per bi-month Duplex Residential Dwelling$ 7.00$ 7.40$ 7.00$ 7.20$ 7.50per unit per bi-month Multi-Family Dwelling (not duplex)$ 19.00$ 20.00$ 19.00$ 19.20$ 19.50per billable acre per bi-month Commerical$ 30.50$ 31.50$ 30.50$ 30.70$ 31.00per billable acre per bi-month Industrial$ 23.50$ 24.30$ 23.50$ 23.70$ 24.00per billable acre per bi-month Institutional$ 23.50$ 24.30$ 23.50$ 23.70$ 24.00per billable acre per bi-month Minimum Charge$ 7.00$ 7.40$ 7.00$ 7.20$ 7.50per bi-month AgricultureNo chargeNo chargeNo chargeNo chargeNo charge Public FacilityNo chargeNo chargeNo chargeNo chargeNo charge Utility Late Fee 5.5%, minimum $5.005.5%, minimum $5.005.5%, minimum $5.005.5%, minimum $5.005.5%, minimum $5.00per bi-month period Appendix C-Utility RatesPage 1 City of St. Joseph Schedule of Compensation - 2015 Draft Rates "Appendix D" Ord201420132015 Type#Conditions/RequirementsAdopted FeesAdopted FeesProposed Fees City Council/Mayor Salaries $ 314.40$ 314.40$ 314.40per month 21.00Regular meetings - 1st & 3rd Thursdays Council Salary $ 524.00$ 524.00$ 524.00per month 21.00Regular meetings - 1st & 3rd Thursdays Mayor Salary $ 35.00$ 35.00$ 35.00per meeting Meeting Compensation21.00Regular and Special Meetings (Max 1 stipend per day) Max 5 days/year $ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00 Daily Per DiemMore than or equal to 5 hours per day Max 5 days/year $ 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00 Less than 5 hours per day Commission/Subsidiary Board Salaries $ 35.00$ 35.00$ 35.00per meeting Regular and Special Meetings (Max 1 stipend per day) Commissions are established by the Mayor's Appointments each year Election Judges $ 10.00$ 10.00$ 10.00per hour Training, Primary, General and Special Election days Fire Department: Volunteer firefigthers are paid a fire call and training stipend in June and December each year. Pension Rate$ 1,800.00$ 1,800.00$ 1,800.00per year, deferred schedule Fire Call, Drill Pay, Emergency Pay$ 10.00$ 10.00$ 10.00per hour, minimum 1 hour Fire Chiefannual salary $ 3,500.00$ 3,500.00$ 3,500.00 annual salary Assistant Fire Chief$ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00 annual salary Captain (5 Captains appointed)$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00 annual salary Secretary$ 300.00$ 300.00$ 300.00 annual salary Data Entry Clerk$ 300.00$ 300.00$ 300.00 Fire Board Approved Meeting Stipend$ 35.00$ 35.00$ 35.00per meeting, one per day Seasonal Workers: The Public Works Director will set schedule for workers as needed. Ice Rink Attendentper hour $ 10.00$ 10.00$ 10.00 Watering Attendent$ 10.00$ 10.00$ 10.00per hour, minimum 1 hour Summer Seasonal$ 10.00$ 10.00$ 10.00per hour Winter Seasonal$ 10.00$ 10.00$ 10.00per hour Internshipper contractper contractper contract Police Reserves Step 1 Patrol OfficerStep 1 Patrol OfficerStep 1 Patrol Officerper hour Special Event Pay such as Joe Town Rocks/July 4th celebration Police Compliance Checks $ 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00per day Underage sales to minors Per Diem Reimbursements: Meals:Alcohol cannot be reimbursed or charged Per IRS RatePer IRS RatePer IRS RatePer day Detailed receipts are required (charge receipts not acceptable) Breakfast Per IRS RatePer IRS RatePer IRS RatePer day Detailed receipts are required (charge receipts not acceptable) Lunch Per IRS RatePer IRS RatePer IRS RatePer day Detailed receipts are required (charge receipts not acceptable) Supper Employee contracts supercede the fee schedule. Per IRS RatePer IRS RatePer IRS Rate Mileage Actual not to exceed IRS rateActual not to exceed IRS rateActual not to exceed IRS rate Detailed receipt showing $0 balance due required Hotel