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Dayton Legal Blank Co. Form No 0043
125-00 (Amended)
Ordinance No Passed
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CODIFIED
ORDINANCES TO REVISE THE FEE AND SERVICE CHARGE
REVENUE/COST COMPARISON SYSTEM AND ESTABLISHING A
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES FOR CITY OF DUBLIN
SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin, Ohio has conducted an extensive analysis of its services,
the full costs of providing those services, the beneficiaries of those services, and the
revenues produced by those paying fees and charges for the services; and,
WHEREAS, based on this extensive analysis, a cost analysis document, dated October
2000, has been prepared; and,
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee of City Council has held a public workshop to review
the Cost analysis document, including percentage of recovery and the specific fees to be
charged; and,
WHEREAS, the specific fees to be charged for City provided services must be adopted by
the City Council.
NOW, T~IEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State of
Ohio, members of the elected officials concurring:
Section 1. Chapter 35 of the Codified Ordinance of Dublin, Ohio is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Chapter 35
FEE AND SERVICE CHARGE REVENUE/COST COMPARISON SYSTEM AND
FEES
Section 35.80 "Full Costs" Defined
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context
clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. "Full costs" includes the following
elements:
(1) All applicable direct costs including, but not limited to salaries, wages, overtime,
employee fringe benefits, services and supplies, maintenance and operating expenses,
contracted services, special supplies, and any other direct expense incurred.
(2) All applicable indirect costs including, but not restricted to, building maintenance and
operations, equipment maintenance and operations, communications expenses, computer
costs, printing and reproduction, vehicle expenses, insurance, debt service, and like
expenses when distributed on an accounted and documented rational pro-ration system.
(3) Fixed asset recovery expenses, consisting of depreciation of fixed assets, divided by the
approximate life expectancy of the fixed asset.
(4) General overhead, expressed as a percentage, distributing and charging the expenses of
the City Council, including the Clerk of Council, Department of Law, City Manager,
Division of Accounting and Auditing, Division of Taxation, Information Technology,
Economic Development, the Division of Human Resources and Procurement, and City
promotional programs, and all other staff and support service provided to the entire City
organization. Overhead shall be prorated between tax-financed services and fee-financed
services on the basis of said percentage so that each tax-financed service and fee-financed
service shall proportionately defray such overhead costs.
(5) Departmental overhead, expressed as a percentage, distributing and charging the cost of
each department head and his or her supporting expenses as identified in subsections 1, 2,
3, and 6 of this Section.
(6) Debt service costs, including the payment of interest, and trustee fees and administrative
expenses of all applicable bond, certificate, or securities issues or loans of whatever nature
or kind.
(7) The "full costs," in most instances, will be rounded to the nearest ten dollars, with the
actual fee established by the ordinance establishing a schedule of fees and charges for City
services.
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Section 1. (Continued)
Section 35.81 Findings and Intent
(a) It is the intent of the City Council to ascertain and recover the specified percentages of
full costs from fees, charges, and regulatory license fees levied in providing the regulation,
products, or services set forth in this Chapter.
(b) The fee and service charge revenue/cost comparison system set forth in this Chapter
provides a mechanism for ensuring that fees adopted by the City for services rendered do
not exceed the reasonable estimated cost for providing the services.
(c) It is the intent of the City Council to achieve a more equitable and fair mix for financing
services set forth in this Chapter in order to reduce or eliminate subsidizing these services
with general tax revenue; thereby, allowing those general tax revenues to be used for general
services, including infrastructure maintenance and replacement.
Section 35 82 Delegation of Authority and Direction to the City Manager
(a) The City Manager is hereby delegated the authority and directed to provide documents
to the City Council to implement its policy to adjust fees and charges to recover the
percentage of full costs as established in this Chapter.
(b) The City Manager is hereby delegated authority to issue Orders defining terms, setting
out administrative, fee collection, and financial procedures, definitions, and establishing
effective dates of all fees set by the City Council by Ordinance. All Orders shall be signed
by the affected department head, shall be signed by the Director of Finance certifying the
financial requirements of this Chapter have been met, and shall be signed by the City
Manager specifying the effective date of the Order.
(c) "Full costs" shall be as defined in Section 35.80. In adjusting fees and charges, the City
Manager shall act in an administrative and ministerial capacity and shall consider only the
standards and criteria established by this Chapter and the applicable State laws. All Orders
issued shall comply in all respects with this Chapter, and the schedule of fees and rates as
set by the City Council.
Section 35.83 Schedule of Fees and Service Charges
(a) The City Manager, Director of Finance, and each City department head, under the .
direction of the City Manager, shall review annually the fees and service charges listed in
Appendix A- Schedule of Fees and Service Charges, and provide an adjusted fee or charge
schedule to the City Council for its consideration so as to recover the listed percentage of
full costs necessary to provide the listed regulation, product or service as modified by the
"notes" following the list of services. These fees, unless otherwise specified, are for City
of Dublin services and are in addition to any charges made by any other governmental
agencies.
(b) The services as listed in this Section shall be as defined in the document entitled "Cost
Study for the City of Dublin, Ohio" dated October 2000, as produced by the City of Dublin.
(c) All fees and charges set pursuant to this Chapter and Section shall take effect as
specified in each Order.
(d) The City Manager may vary the review schedule listed in the Section if, in the
judgement of the City Manager and a directly affected and requesting department head, a
gross inequity would be perpetrated by not revising a fee or charge prior to the next rate
review. Any such special rate review shall be reported to the City Council at its next
succeeding meeting where the City Council may revise the fee or charge by Ordinance.
(e) If fees are not collected at the time that the service is provided, the City has the right to
pursue collection of any of the fees listed in this Ordinance, including certification to the
County Auditor, remittance to a collection service, or any other appropriate pursuit for
payment.
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Ordinance No Passed
Section 1. (Continued)
Section 35.83 Schedule of Fees and Service Charges (Continued)
(fj Should it become necessary to establish a new service fee or charge during the year, the
City Manager may set the fee administratively. Any such fees set by the City Manager
shall be reported to the City Council at its next succeeding meeting where the City Council
may revise the fee or charge by Ordinance. The new service will then be included and
analyzed in the next rate review.
Section 35.84 Fee Appeals and Waivers
Irrespective of the percentage of recovery and the "notes" in Section 35.83 -Appendix A,
the City Council reserves the right to waive any fee in order to encourage development
projects that enhance the City's tax base as outlined in the City's Economic Development
Strategy. The City Manager may recommend further waivers or fee adjustments, based on
hardship, to be accepted or rejected by City Council at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
Section 2. SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this Chapter is found to be unconstitutional or invalid the City Council
hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this Chapter regardless of the
absence of any such invalid part.
Section 3. REPEALER
All Ordinances, the Codified Ordinances of Dublin, Resolutions, City Council Motions, and
all actions of all City Boards and Commissions in conflict here within are hereby repealed.
The fees and charges established by this Chapter shall supersede all previously established
fees or charges for the same regulation, product or service, and all such previous fees and
charges are hereby repealed on the effective date of the Order of the City Manager.
Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the earliest date permitted by law.
Passed t day of /V n U~h~,~ZL! , 2000
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Mayor -Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
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I l~crehy certify that copies of this Ordinance/Resolution overe hosted in the
City of Dublin in accordance with Section 731.25 of the ~luQ Revised Code.
Q,OO~ CI r of Council, Dublin, Ohio
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APPENDIX A -SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES
Percentage of Full Costs
Regulation. Product or Service To be Recovered Fee
5-001 Preapplication Site Plan Review:
° 0
Residential 0 /o
Commercial 0% $0
5-002 Zoning Inquiry Response:
Written Request ...............................(Note 1) 100% ...................(Note 1) $60
Others 0% $0
S-003 Flood Plain Inquiry Response:
Written Request (Note 1) 50% (Note 1) $60
Others 0% $0
5-004 Flood Plain Development Review 100% (Note 14) $440
5-005 Preapplication Rezoning Review:
Commercial 0% $0
Residential 0% $0
S-006 Sign Plan Review &Insp -Permanent 100% $160
(Plus $70 if easement en-
croachment isrequired)
5-007 Sign Plan Review &Insp -Temporary 100% $30
S-008 Sign Plan Review &Insp - R-O-W 0% $0
S-009 Certificate of Zoning Compliance Review 100% $60
S-010 Amusement Device Operation Review (Note 2) $75/yr. machine
(3 machines or less),
plus $100 initial filing
fee; $1,000/yr. facility
license, plus $100
initial filing fee.
S-011 Home Occupation Permit 100% $50-initial two years.
$30-each two years after.
S-012 Seasonal Business Review 100% $140-initial appl.
$50-renewal fee.
(Plus $500 refundable
bond)
5-013 Lot Line Adjustment Review 100% $140
5-014 Temporary Use Review 100% $30
5-015 Annual Permanent Sign Inspection 0% $0
5-016 PUD/Concept Plan Review 50% $1,710
5-017 PUD/Preliminary Plan Review 50% $1,600 for 10 acres
or less, plus $60 for each
add'1 5 acres or portion
thereof over 10 acres.
S-018 PUD/Final Development Plan Review 50% $1,500 for 20 acres
or less, plus $50 for each
add'1 5 acres or portion
thereof over 20 acres.
S-019 Refinement Plan Review (Note 25) 50% $990
S-020 PCD/Composite Plan Review 50% $1,500 for 10 acres
or less, plus $50 for each
add'15 acres or portion
thereof over 10 acres.
S-021 PCD/Minor Revision 50% $750
S-022 PCD/Development Plari Review 50% $1,800 for 20 acres
or less, plus $60 for each
add'1 5 acres or potion
thereof over 20 acres.
S-023 Rezoning Application Review 100% $800 SFD on 5
acres or less.
$3,670 other rezoning.
5-024 PLR/Preliminary Plan Review 50% $1,040
S-025 Corridor Development District Review 50% $600 minor amend-
ment to an approved plan,
or building addition of less
than 1,000 sq. ft..
$1,360 other.
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APPENDIX A (continued)
Percentage of Full Costs
Regulation, Product or Service To be Recovered Fee
S-026 Conditional Use Application Review ..........(Note 33) 100% $2,160
5-027 Time Extension Review 100% $1,420
5-028 Informal Plan Review 0% $0
5-029 Preliminary Plat Review 100% $500 for first two
lots, plus $40/lot over
two lots up to 1001ots.
(No increase over 1001ots.)
$3,830 comm/indust/other.
S-030 Final Plat Review 100% $600 for first two
lots, plus $50/lot over
two lots up to 1001ots.
(No increase over 1001ots.)
$600 for first two RDUs
plus $30/unit over two
RDUs up to 50 RDUs.
(No increase over 50 RDUs.)
$3,750 comm/industrial.
S-031 Lot Split/Minor Subdivision Review 100% $180- residential.
$290- comm/indust/other.
S-032 Variance Application Review:
Existing SFD (Note 2) $100
Others 100% $1,660
5-033 Special Permit Review:
For uses permitted in residential zones 25% $340
Others (includes model homes) 100% $1,350
5-034 BZA Appeal Processing:
SFD and Historical Dublin Area (Note 2) $100
Others (Note 2) $650
S-035 Certificate of Appropriateness 0% $0
5-036 City Council Appeal Processing:
SFD (Note 2) $100
Others (Note 2) $500
5-086 Code Enforcement Inspection 0% $0
S-087 Weed Abatement Service (Note 6) ...$150 plus contracted
cost of mowing.
5-154 Fence Permit 100% $40- residential.
$100- commercial.
5-155 PUD/Minor Revision ...............................................(Note 2) $750
5-156 Parking Lot Alteration/Expansion 100% $390/lot or facility.
S-167 Tree Removal Permit (Note 31) 0% (Note 31) $0
5-168 Planning Reinspection Fee 100% $60
S-169 Sexually Oriented Business License 100% $100
5-037 Building Permit App - Res'1 Plan Review 100% $100 plus $30 each
500 sq. ft. or fraction
thereof over 1,000 sq. ft..
5-038 Building Permit App - Com'1 Plan Review 100% $120 first 1,000 sq.
ft. plus $30 each add'1
1,000 sq. ft. or fraction
thereof (plus cost of outside
plan review, if necessary,
above cost of normal plan
review service.)
5-039 Minor Building Plan Revision - Com'1 100% $130
5-040 Major Building Plan Revision - Com'1 100% $580
(plus cost of outside
review when necessary.)
5-041 Building Permit Extension 100% $20
5-042 Building Permit Reactivation 100% ..50% of original bldg.
permit fee.
5-043 Building Inspection -Residential 100% See Appendix A-1.
5-044 Building Inspection -Commercial 100% See Appendix A-1.
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APPENDIX A (continued)
Percentage of Full Costs
Regulation, Product or Service To be Recovered Fee
S-045 Plumbing Plan Review &Inspection 100% .......Residential - $25
application and
first fixture, plus $6 each
add'1 fixture.
Commercial - $30
application and first
fixture, plus $8 each
add'1 fixture.
5-046 Fire Suppression System Inspection 100% ..............(Note 14) $30
S-047 Special Building Inspection 100% ............(Note 14) $120
S-048 Building Reinspection Service 100% $60
5-049 Building Preliminary Plan Review 0% $0
S-050 Alternative Building Materials Review 50% $300
S-051 Building Construction Appeal 50% $200 (non-refundable)
S-052 Building Standards Appeal (Note 21) ................(Note 21) $0
5-053 Change of Use Permit 100% $160
S-054 Bldg Reloc Plan Rvw/Insp - In City ..........(Note 23) 100% $320 plus costs.
5-055 Bldg Reloc Plan Rvw/Insp -Enter City ......(Note 23) 100% $320 plus costs.
S-056 Bldg Reloc Plan Rvw/Insp -Leave City.....(Note 23) 100% $300 plus costs.
5-057 Building Demolition Plan Rvw &Insp 100% $100
5-149 Building Plan Revision-Residential 100% .......Based on levels of
review:
$30-Bldg. Division;
$30-Planning Division;
$30-Engineering Division.
5-150 Replacement Building Plans 100% $70-residential.
(Note 14) $120-commercial.
5-151 Replacement Building Cards 100% $20
S-152 Special Code Inspection 100% ............(Note 14) $150
S-153 Deck & Small Accessory Building Permit 50% $60
(up to 1,000 sq. ft.)
S-163 HVAC Inspection-residential 100% ..$30 minimum fee for
areas up to and including
1,000 sq. ft. plus $10 for each
500 sq. ft. or fraction thereof
in excess of 1,000 sq. ft.
5-164 Electrical Inspection-residential 100% $30- temp. service.
$30 minimum fee
plus $20 each 500 sq.
ft. or fraction thereof
over 1,000 sq. ft. for
new home/additions/
alterations.
$30 minimum fee plus
$10 each 500 sq. ft. or
fraction thereof over
1,000 sq. ft. for low
voltage electric, fire
alarms, security systems,
coaxial cable.
S-165 Temporary Structure Permit 100% $50
5-166 Fire Detection Permit 100% ..............(Note 14) $30
S-058 Right-of--Way Plan Review & Inspection 100% ............(Note 15) $140
5-059 Street Vacation Review 100% $1,120 plus costs.
5-061 Encroachment Plan Review & Inspection 100% $470
S-062 Public Improvement Plan Review 100% ..........2% of estimated
costs of improvements.
5-063 Public Improvement Inspection 100% 7% of estimated
costs of improvements.
5-064 Private Street Dedication Review 100% $1,230 plus costs.
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APPENDIX A (continued)
Percentage of Full Costs
Regulation, Product or Service To be Recovered Fee
S-065 Private Waste Disposal Review 100% .....(Note 16) $130-res.
(Note 16) $360-non-res.
5-066 Annexation Petition Processing 100% $2,230
5-147 Damaged Light Pole Repair 100% ........(Note 17) $44/hr.
5-148 Sanitary Sewer Inspection 100% $80
S-162 Engineering Reinspection Service 100% $60
S-067 Police False Alarm Response 100% $0-1st 2 in 6 months
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$50-third alarm
$60-fourth alarm
$80-fifth alarm
$100-6 or more in 6 months.
5-068 Impounded/Abandoned Vehicle Release:
Crime Victim 0% $0
Others 100% $70
S-069 Records Check/Clearance Letter 100% ..............(Note 18) $10
S-070 Fingerprinting:
Public Service Programs (Note 18) 0% $0
Others 100% $10/card
5-071 Police Report Reproduction (Note 4) $.25/page
(double sided considered
2 pgs)
5-072 Police Photo Reproduction 100% $20-plus $1/print
plus postage.
S-073 Video/Audio Tape Reproduction 100% $30 (tapes supplied)
5-074 Non-Emergency Lock -Out Assistance 0% $0
S-075 Other Agency Dispatch Service ...............................(Note 5) .......................(Note 5)
5-139 Firearm Permit 100% $50
5-140 Vacation House Watch 0% $0
S-076 Court Service (Note 6) $15
5-077 Fine Processing .............................................(Note 6) 100% $8
5-078 Records Sealing Service (Note 3) $20 (plus State fee)
S-079 Summons Issuance 100% $10
5-080 Warrant Processing 100% $50
5-081 PNC Monitoring 0% $0
5-082 Presentence Investigation 0% $0
5-083 Probation Monitoring 0% $0
5-084 Continuance Processing .................................(Note 6) 100% .....$0-1st continuance.
$5-add'1 continuance.
S-085 Witness/Subpoena Processing (Notes 6 & 7) 100% $15
S-146 Adult Diversion (Note 2) $160
5-157 License Forfeiture 100% ....$20 (plus BMV fee)
5-158 Interstate Compact 100% $20
S-088 Youth & Adult Sports Programs (Note 8) (Note 8 & 26)
S-089 Ball Field Usage/Rental ...............................(Note 32) 100% .........$40/field per day
(ungroomed and
unlit fields;
subject to availability.)
5-091 Pre-School & Youth Recreation Classes .................(Note 8) (Note 8 & 26)
S-093 Adult & Teen Recreation Classes (Note 8) (Note 8 & 26)
5-096 Day Camp -Explorers (Note 8) (Note 8 & 26)
5-097 Day Camp - Wyandot (Note 8) (Note 8 & 26)
5-098 Day Camp -Holidays (Note 8) (Note 8 & 26)
S-099 Day Camp -Special Interest (Note 8) (Note 8 & 26)
5-100 Swimming Lessons (Note 8) (Note 8 & 26)
5-101 Pool Recreation Classes (Note 8) (Note 8 & 26)
S-102 Recreational Swimming-Outdoor Pool (Note 6) See Appendix A-1
S-103 Swim Team ..............................................................(Note 8) (Note 8 & 26)
S-104 Senior Citizen Recreation Programs (Note 8) (Note 8 & 26)
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APPENDIX A (continued)
Percentage of Full Costs
Regulation, Product or Service To be Recovered Fee
5-105 Park Reservation Service (Note 2 & 28) Park Shelter:
$15/day-resident or Dublin
business;
$50/day non-resident.
Coffman Park Pavilion:
$40/half day or $75/day-
resident or Dublin business;
$85/half day or $160/day-
non-resident.
[plus $100 refundable deposit.]
5-106 Jr. Kidzone (Note 8) (Note 8 & 26)
S-107 Kidzone ....................................................................(Note 8) (Note 8 & 26)
5-108 Concession Services (Note 27) .....................(Note 27)
5-159 DCRC-Babysitting (Note 24) .....................(Note 24)
5-160 DCRC-Rental Rates ........................................(Note 6 & 28) See Appendix A-1.
S-161 DCRC-Passes (Note 6) See Appendix A-1.
5-171 Community Hall Rental (Note 6 & 24) See Appendix A-1.
S-172 Theater Rental (Note 6 & 24) See Appendix A-1.
S-109 Special Events & Performance Coord. (Note 9 and 13)100% (Note 13b)
Hourly Fee Per Employee:
Grounds & Fac. $33/hr
Bldg. Inspect.(Note 22)
Police Service $55/hr
Cruiser Usage $7/hr
Streets & Util. $33/hr
Recreation $13.50/hr
S-110 Water Service (Note 10) .....................(Note 29)
5-111 Sanitary Sewer Service (Note 10) .....................(Note 30)
S-112 Storm Sewer Service 0% ................(Note 11) $0
5-113 Refuse Collection Service -Res'1 0% $0
5-114 Recycling Collection Service 0% $0
(first set of bins at no
charge; subsequent bins
at cost.)
5-115 Cemetery Maintenance 100% $575-resident.
$1,600-non-res.
5-116 Cemetery Lot Sale 100% $125
5-117 Interment Service 100% $200
5-118 Monument Foundation Service 100% $1.40/per sq. inch.
5-119 Veterans Marker Service 0% $0
5-120 General Utility Street Usage ..................................(Note 12) .....................(Note 12)
5-121 Commercial Refuse Street Usage 0% $0
S-122 Neighborhood Park Maintenance 0% $0
S-123 Parkway & Street Tree Maintenance 0% $0
S-124 Business District Maintenance 0% $0
5-125 Street Lighting 0% $0
S-126 Street Sweeping 0% $0
S-127 Spilled Load Clean-up (Note 13a) 100% $44/hr plus costs.
S-128 Damaged Property Repair ..........................(Note 13a) 100% $44/hr plus costs.
S-130 Street/Traffic Sign Service (Note 13a) 100% $35/hr plus costs.
(Plus $35/hr for
installation if needed).
5-145 Fire Hydrant Permit 100% $40 (fee to be doubled
if City required to pump
hydrant).
5-170 Gasoline Surcharge 100% $.06 per gallon
S-173 Special Telecommunications Right-of--Way Permit.... 100% $500
5-174 General Telecommunications Right-of--Way Permit... 100% $1,000
S-132 Garage Sale Permit 38% $2/permit plus $1/sign
to a max. of 3 signs.
5-133 Contractor Registration 100% $40/yr-contractor/sub.
$80/yr-general contractor.
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APPENDIX A (continued)
Percentage of Full Costs
Reeulation, Product or Service To be Recovered Fee
5-134 Returned Check (NSF) Processing 100% .............(Note 19) $10
5-135 Tree Information Service 0% $0
5-136 Chamber of Commerce Building Rental (Note 20) .....................(Note 20)
5-137 Document Printing & Copying ......................(Note 4) 100% $.25/pg-copy
$1.50-City map/blue
print
$20-Code Book
S-141 Peddlers/Solicitation Permit 100% ...................$40/month
S-142 R-O-W Solicitation Permit 0% $0
5-143 Block Party Permit (Note 6) ....$0- standard permit
with use of barricades;
$0- first use of block party
package to recognized
Dublin Civic Associations
each calendar year and
$50 each use thereafter.
S-144 Taxicab License 100% $110/yr plus cost of
any legal review
performed by the
City Attorney (Note 34).
Notes: 1. Fee not to apply to Dublin residents when request is for primary residential property.
2. A flat fee to be reviewed periodically by City Council.
3. The recovery is to be the maximum allowable under Ohio Law.
4. The recovery is to be the maximum allowable under the Public Records Act.
5. The percentage of recovery is dependent on the agreement negotiated between the
parties.
6. Rather than a percentage of recovery, the City Council has specified a fee structure
to be adopted.
7. There is to be no recovery of costs for Police Officers subpoenaed.
8. In general, the recreation program will attempt to recover, on an aggregate basis,
50%, while recognizing that some programs may be somewhat less than that for
certain reasons and some more than that. This to be based on the nature of the
program. This will ensure that individual fees are reviewed annually, and any set
unusually high/low are flagged.
9. For City Services provided aside from the Division of Community Relations.
10. No change, at this time, to the existing rate structure.
11. At the February 8, 1999 meeting of the Committee of the Whole to discuss storm
drainage utilities, the consensus was not to proceed with implementation of storm
drainage fees.
12. Fee to be negotiated as part of franchise agreements.
13. a. Fee will be based on fully burdened hourly rate plus any out-of- pocket costs and
other direct costs.
b. For required City services, cost recovery of 50% of the fully burdened hourly
rate of labor, plus full recovery of any out-of-pocket costs and other direct costs
may be charged for recognized, tax exempt, Dublin non-profit events at the
discretion of the Finance Committee.
14. Plus costs of any additional outside review services.
15. Plus a $5,000 refundable bond to cover costs of repairs should they be necessary.
Residents are not required to post bond when not cutting into the street pavement.
16. Plus any fees charged by the County or State.
17. Fully-burdened hourly rates of Traffic Technician and any Streets & Utility
Staff used to repair light poles, plus actual cost of parts for repairs.
18. Not chargeable to any and all governments or government agencies; Dublin
residents; Dublin businesses.
19. Fee applies when check has been deposited twice, is still NSF, and the party
must redeem the check in person for cash.
20. Per existing lease agreement.
21. The City does not have a certified Board of Building Appeals and therefore does
not have the authority under the Ohio Revised Code to charge a fee.
22. A flat fee of $50 fora temporary structure permit. (Also see Appendix A-1
under building inspection fees).
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APPENDIX A (continued)
Notes (continued):
23. No change was made in the amount of the fee or percentage of recovery
based upon the low volume of service delivery.
24. No change to current fee structure due to limited historical financial information.
Fees will continue to be monitored and evaluated.
25. Fee represents an average fee.
26. A ten percent (10%) discount to apply for Community Recreation Center (DCRC)
members on programs held inside the DCRC facility.
27. Concession items will be charged at fees which attempt to recover direct cost of
operations.
28. Rental fees for the gymnasium, classrooms, and park shelters are waived for youth
organizations and schools, both public and private, serving the Dublin Community.
29. Fees as adopted in Ordinance #13-92 and #24-95 until superseded.
30. Fees as adopted in Ordinance #14-92 and #25-95 until superseded.
31. Tree Removal permit at no charge and tree replacement fee at $100 per caliper inch.
32. Dublin Youth Athletics (DYA) and Dublin Soccer League (DSL) play on City of
Dublin fields without charge. Fields will be scheduled for other user groups upon
availability. Fields are scheduled to "rest" periodically which may affect
availability. The need for infield maintenance during rental will be left to the
discretion of City Management. Infield maintenance will be charged at the current
special events fees for Grounds & Maintenance workers, and must be performed
by City workers with City equipment. Lights will be charged at a fee of $6/hr.
Lining of fields and goal rental are provided by DSL. DSL fees are above and
beyond City rental fees.
33. Fees to be waived for those properties located within the Architectural Review
District in Old Dublin.
34. This service is currently under review by City Management.
APPENDIX A-1
5-043 BUILDING INSPECTION -RESIDENTIAL
~ Description of Service Fee
For a one, two or three family dwelling $ 75 for the first 1,000 sq. ft. or
and additions and alterations thereto fraction thereof, plus $20 for each add-
including garages, accessory buildings, itiona1500 sq. ft. or fraction thereof.
attached carports, swimming pools, and
decks.
(Note: After hours inspections are
charged an additional $75/hr with a three
hour minimum.)
Prefabricated fireplace, wood or coal- $ 20
burning stove.
Shoring permit. $ 30
Certificate of occupancy. $ 20
Certificate of conditional occupancy. $ 200 (six month period.)
Remodels and basement finishes. $ 50 (flat fee-no fee for plan review.)
5-044 BUILDING INSPECTION -COMMERCIAL
Description of Service Fee
New building and additions thereto $ 160 for the first 1,000 sq. ft.
including garages and accessory buildings plus $50 per 1,000 sq. ft. of
and all other buildings. area or fraction thereof.
(Note: After hours inspections are
charged an additional $75/hr with a three
hour minimum.)
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Ordinance No. 125-00 (Amended)
APPENDIX A-1 (continued)
5-044 BUILDING INSPECTION -COMMERCIAL (continued)
Description of Service Fee
Alterations permit fees, industrial units, $ 90 for the first 1,000 sq. ft. or
prefabricated assemblies and relocated fraction thereof, plus $30 for each
building permit fees (also includes "walk- additional 1,000 sq. ft..
through" for interior alterations.)
Rehabilitation permit fees:
-rehabilitation of condemned building $ 80 Standard fee plus $60 for the first
1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof,
plus $20 for each additional 1,000 sq. ft..
-existing buildings $ 60 for the first 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction
thereof, plus $20 for each additional
1,000 sq. ft..
Electrical permit inspection:
-temporary service $ 60 (plus 3% State surcharge.)
-new construction or $ 60 first 1,000 sq. ft. (minimum fee $60)
-alterations/additions plus additional $60 per 1,000 sq. ft.
up to 50,000 sq. ft., plus
$40 per 1,000 sq. ft. from 50,001 sq. ft. to
100,000 sq. ft., plus $30 per 1,000 sq. ft.
over 100,001 sq. ft. (plus 3% State
r~? Surcharge.)
-low voltage electric $ 30 minimum fee, plus $20 each 1,000 sq. ft.or
(Fire alarms, security systems, fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft.
coaxial cable, etc.) (plus 3% State surcharge.)
HVAC:
New or Additions $30 minimum fee plus $20 per 1,000 sq. ft.
or portion thereof over 1,000 sq. ft.
Alterations $30 minimum fee plus $10 per 1,000 sq. ft.
or portion thereof over 1,000 sq. ft.
Certificate of Occupancy. $ 120
Certificate of Conditional Occupancy. $ 200 for a six month period.
Temporary Structure Permit. $ 50 (also see Appendix A, 5-109 Special Events
and Performance Coordination.)
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Ordinance No. 125-00 (Amended)
APPENDIX A-1 (continued)
5-102 RECREATIONAL SWIMMING-OUTDOOR POOL (Dublin Municipal Pool
Passes
Section 1. Season pass holder categories shall be designated as:
Residents of the City of Dublin (residency pertains to where you live not where you work)
City residents and season pass holder with the Dublin Community Recreation Center
Non-residents of the City of Dublin
Section 2. Fees for the three categories shall be as follows:
Resident School District/
Resident w/DCRC Non-Resident
Individual $55 $35 $85
Family of 2 $100 $65 $160
Family of 3 $135 $90 $225
Family of 4 $160 $105 $280
Family of 5 $175 $115 $325
Senior $27 $17 $40
(age 60 and over)
Section 3. Daily passes for City of Dublin Residents and their guests (accompanied by a Dublin
Resident) will be available for the following fees:
Adult (11 years and older): $5.00 After 6:00 p.m. - $3.00
Child (3 years to 10 years): $4.00 After 6:00 p.m. - $2.50
Child (2 years and under): no charge
Section 4. Non-Resident season passes will be available for sale after designated dates if the number
of passes sold by that date does not exceed 3,100.
S-160 COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER (DCRC) -RENTAL RATES
Section 1. That the following schedule of rental rate fees be established for exclusive use of the
specified areas within the Community Recreation Center:
Lap Pool
• $6.00 per hour per lane from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., Monday-Friday for Dublin residents and
authorized Dublin City School District functions.
• $8.00 per hour per lane for Dublin non-profit organizations for all other designated rental times
other than 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., Monday-Friday.
• $10.00 per hour per lane for all other rentals.
Leisure Pool
• $200.00 for up to and including fifty (50) people for each scheduled use.
• $250.00 for up to and including seventy-five (75) people for each scheduled use.
• $300 for up to and including one-hundred (100) people for each scheduled use. These rental
fees are based on a rental period of one and one-half hours and include set-up, clean-up and all
required personnel costs.
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Ordinance No. 125-00 (Amended)
APPENDIX A-1 (continued)
S-160 COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER (DCRC) -RENTAL RATES (continued)
Gymnasium -Court B
• $25.00 per hour for Dublin residents and authorized Dublin City School District functions.
• $45.00 per hour for non-residents.
~ Game Room
• $15.00 per hour for Dublin residents and authorized Dublin City School District functions.
• $25.00 per hour for non-residents.
Senior Leisure Lounee
• $30.00 per hour for Dublin residents and authorized Dublin City School District functions.
• $40.00 per hour for non-residents.
Classrooms A, B, and C
• $15.00 per hour for Dublin residents authorized Dublin City School District functions.
• $35.00 per hour for non-residents.
Section 2. That each area has designated hours of operation and an additional $20 per hour will be
charged for time rented after those established hours with the exception of the Leisure Pool.
Section 3. That in order to implement the rental fees established herein, the City Manager or designee
shall have the authority to promulgate and amend written administrative rules, regulations, and
procedures not inconsistent with sections 1, 2, and 3 within this service center (5-160), and related
policies adopted by City Council.
5-161 COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER (DCRC) SEASON PASSES
The fees for annual pass holders to the Community Recreation Center (DCRC) shall be as follows:
s
Family of Family of Family of Family of Five
Indio. Two Three Four or Larger
Resident $165 $285 $375 $425 $460
School Dist. Res $245 $445 $585 $700 $760
Non-Resident $475 $840 $1,120 $1,260 $1,365
Dublin Based
Employees $200
Senior:
Resident $80
SD Resident $110
Non-Res. $160
90-day Pass for College Students (w/valid student identification):
Resident $50
SD Resident $75
Non-Res. $145
A one-time 90-day pass is available for High School Students who have graduated in the current year, and are
between High School graduation and College admission (w/valid identification):
Resident $50
SD Resident $75
Non-Res. $145
Note: For annual pass holders who wish to have a monthly automatic deduction from a savings or
checking account, there is a $1 monthly service fee.
Daily Passes:
Adults (ages 11 yrs. & up) $7
Child (ages 3-10 yrs.) $4
Infant (ages 2 & under) no charge
City of Dublin residents may receive a discounted daily pass with their City of Dublin I.D. card. These
photo I.D. cards may be purchased at the DCRC for $2/person card. Proof of residency and age are
required to purchase a resident card. Individuals under the age of 18 years must have a parent or
guardian complete registration. Discounted daily pass rate for City of Dublin residents with a resident
I.D. card is $4/adult and $3/child.
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Ordinance No. 125-00 (Amended)
APPENDIX A-1 (continued)
5-171 Community Hall and Meeting Room Rental Rates (per hour
Percentage of
Customer Cost Recovery 1/3 Hall 2/3 Hall Hall
"Prime-Time"Rates Fri-Sun
Resident 70% $25 $55 $80
School District Resident 100% $40 $75 $115
Non-Resident 200% $80 $150 $230
Co orate Resident 100% $40 $75 $115
Not For Profit Dublin A 70% $25 $55 $80
"Non-Prime Time"Rates (Mon-Thurs
Resident 65% $25 $50 $75
School District Resident 95% $40 $70 $110
Non-Resident 195% $80 $145 $225
Co orate Resident 95% $40 $70 $110
Not For Profit Dublin A 65% $25 $50 $75
(A) - As defined within current City policies (fees may be eligible to be waived).
Table and chair set-up is included in the rental fee. A warming kitchen is available to caterers only. Podiums,
a PA system, and other basic AV support are available upon request, and must be set up by Dublin employees.
A dance floor and risers (platforms) are available to rental groups at an additional fee ($75 and $50,
respectively) to cover costs of additional set-up and tear down time.
Percentage of Meeting Meeting
Customer Cost Recovery Room 1 Room 2
"Prime-Time"Rates Fri-Sun
Resident 70% $25 $25
School District Resident 100% $35 $35
Non-Resident 200% $70 $70
Co orate Resident 100% $35 $35
Not For Profit Dublin A 70% $25 $25
"Non-Prime Time" Rates (Mon-Thurs):
Resident 65% $25 $25
School District Resident 95% $35 $35
Non-Resident 195% $70 $70
Co orate Resident 95% $35 $35
Not For Profit Dublin A 65% $25 $25
(A) - As defined within current City policies (fees may be eligible to be waived).
De osit:
There will be a $200 deposit for renting any portion of the Community Hall, and a $50 deposit for renting a
meeting room. An additional damage deposit will be collected when the rental group is serving alcohol (see
"Alcohol" below). The deposit will hold the rental date, and assure the City that funds are available should the
event go past its scheduled rental time and additional rental fees are levied. Groups renting the facilities are
financially liable for any damage to the facility or equipment caused by them during use. Payment in full of
rental fees and rental deposit is due upon receipt of rental contract. Deposits are non-refundable if the event
is canceled.
Alcohol:
Rental groups are limited to serving beer and wine after 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights
only. All other circumstances will require a waiver from City Council at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
y Consumption is limited to the confines of the Community Hall, and must comply with State of Ohio liquor laws.
Additional proof of insurance will be required (see "Insurance Coverage" below). The City of Dublin is not
liable for any injuries to guests or negligence where alcohol is involved. Special Duty Police Officer(s) must
be contracted by the rental group and are required on the premises throughout the entire event when alcohol is
being served. An additional $100 refundable damage deposit will be collected for rental groups serving alcohol.
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Ordinance No. 125-00 (Amended)
APPENDIX A-1 (continued)
S-171 Communitv Hall and Meeting Room Rental Rates bier hour
(continued)
Catering:
All caterers are subject to a facility maintenance fee of 12% of food and nonalcoholic beverage bill. Caterers
will be asked to provide a current professional caterer's license and proof of insurance, and will be asked to sign
a letter of agreement.
Insurance Coverage:
Depending on the risk classification of the event, the rental group may be required to obtain appropriate
insurance. If the City requires insurance for the event, the rental group will be asked to provide proof of liability
insurance satisfying the City's lease requirements, or purchase liability insurance through the City's insurance
administrator.
Rental Hours:
Rental hours will follow the existing hours of operation of the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC)
for non-prime time rentals. Rental hours are extended to midnight (12:00 a.m.) for prime-time rentals.
Rental Contract and Policies:
Each rental group will be required to sign a detailed facility rental contract and agree to abide by all
policies, procedures, rules and regulations governing the rental and operation of the facilities.
5-172 Communitv Theater Rental Rates
Percentage Fee Per Fee Per Hour Rehearsal Fee
of Cost 4 Hour (2 hour Per Hour (2
Customer Recovery Block minimum) hour minimum)
Standard Rate 100% $585 $145 $80
Corporate Resident 85% $500 $125 $65
Not For Profit (Dublin) (A) 80% $470 $120 $60
Dublin Arts Council (DAC) * * * *
(A) - As defined within current City policies (fee may be eligible to be waived).
* -Fees will be waived for rental groups falling under the umbrella organization of the DAC. DAC will be charged a fully
burdened hourly rate for the Theater Technician's time upon request of that service. The Theater Technician will be
charged at $45 per hour.
Fees include set-up and tear down of chairs. City employees (or City-contracted professional service) are the only ones
authorized to use/program the theater's technical equipment, lighting, and any other theatrical appurtenances.
Rental Rates and Collection Fee:
Rental rates will be quoted to prospective rental groups in four-hour blocks. There may be certain times when
a rental group will not need four hours for an event. In those situations, aper-hour rental rate will be optional,
with atwo-hour minimum. Should a rental group request the City of Dublin to facilitate ticket sales and
collections for its performance(s), the City of Dublin will charge a 12% collection fee. This fee will be
calculated based on total ticket sales, and the balance of ticket collections will be remitted to the rental group.
Rehearsal Rates:
Rehearsal rates will be available for those rental groups renting the theater facility for their performances.
Rehearsal rates include "work lights" only. Rental groups desiring "technical" rehearsals must pay regular
rental rates.
DepOSil:
A $200 deposit will be required from groups renting the theater. The deposit will hold the rental date, and
assure the City that funds are available should the event go past its scheduled rental time and additional rental
fees are levied. Groups renting the facilities are financially liable for any damage to the facility or equipment
caused by them during use. Payment in full of rental fees and rental deposit is due upon receipt of the rental
contract. Deposits are non-refundable if the event is canceled.
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Ordinance No. 125-00 (Amended)
APPENDIX A-1 (continued)
S-172 Community Theater Rental Rates (continued)
Rental Hours:
Rental hours will follow the existing hours of operation of the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC)
for Sunday through Thursday rentals. Rental hours are extended to midnight (12:00 a.m.) on Friday and
Saturday.
Insurance Coverage:
Rental groups will be required to obtain appropriate insurance. The rental group will be asked to provide proof
of liability insurance which satisfies the City's lease requirements, or purchase liability insurance through the
City's insurance administrator.
Rental Contract and Policies:
Each rental group will be required to sign a detailed facility rental contract and agree to abide by all policies,
procedures, rules and regulations governing the rental and operation of the facilities.
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5200 Emerald Parkway • Dublin, Ohio 43017-1006
CITY OF DUBLIN Phone: 614-410-4400 • Fax: 614-410-4490 M e m o
To: Members of City Council
From: Timothy C. Hansley, City Manager
Date: November 6, 2000
Re: Ordinance #125-00 (Amended) Revising the Schedule of Fees and Service
Charges For City of Dublin Services to be Effective on January 1, 2001
Initiated By: Marsha Grigsby, Director of Finance
Melody Kennedy, Financial Analyst
Attached is amended Ordinance #125-00, the annual update to the City's schedule of fees and service
charges. The Ordinance has been amended to reflect the recommendations made by the Finance Committee
during its October 25, 2000 meeting. Detailed recap worksheets with results from that meeting are attached
for review. Following is a summary of comments/changes made to the Ordinance pursuant to the Finance
Committee review:
5-034 BZA Appeal Processing (n~ 5)
Reduce fee for appeals related to the Historical Dublin Area from $650 to a flat fee of $100.
5-036 City Council Appeal Processing (p~ 51
A question was raised with regard to the clerical time involved in the City Council Appeal Processing
service. During 1999, there was one unit of service reported which resulted in a $500 fee being collected
from Duke Reality Investments. This appeal was heard by City Council on August 9, 1999 and was related
to the building connector at 5800 and 5900 Parkwood Place. Currently the fee is a flat fee established by City
Council and is not reflective of the actual cost of the service, which is much higher. The fee is set at $100
for single family developments (SFD) and $500 for "others." This fee has not changed since the initial Cost.
of Services Study was completed in 1994. Pursuant to the question arising at the Committee meeting, we
followed-up with the Director of Planning with regard to time allocations associated with this service. The
- - time allocations were not related to clerical issues, but rather to professional staff and legal staff reviewing
the case and preparing for the appeal hearing. No change has been made to the Ordinance with regard to this
fee. The $500 fee is currently recovering approximately 41% of the actual costs to provide the service.
5-067 Police False Alarm Response (ug 71
The fee for the third alarm was increased from $40 to $50 to reflect the actual cost of a police false alarm run.
S-102 Outdoor Swimming Pool (DMPZ(pg 12~
There was brief discussion with regard to the proposed fee changes for the outdoor swimming pool. These
increases have been recommended due to operating losses sustained by the outdoor pool facility the past two
(2) years. The fees for the outdoor pool have not been increased since 1992. It was clarified that residents
would have the opportunity to keep their fees at the current rate structure if purchased during the pre-season
sale.
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5-104 Senior Citizen Recreation Programs (p~ 7)
Staff suggestions had been made on ways to improve the percentage of cost recovery for senior programs
should the Finance Committee feel such options should be pursued. The Finance Committee recommended
that changes not be made to the current fee structure established for senior programs.
S-110 and S-111 Water Service and Sanitary Sewer Service (ng 8)
The Finance Committee directed Staff to review capacity fees and bring back a recommendation on fee
increases. This will be done in separate legislation after a comprehensive review of capacity fees is
completed.
5-115 Cemetery Maintenance (n~ 8)
Although there are no recommended increases for cemetery maintenance fees for calendar year 2001, there
was discussion about the possibility of future fee increases. The question was also raised regarding the actual
number of cemetery lots currently available for sale in the City's cemetery, and when maintenance fees are
paid. As of the end of October 2000, there were 737 grave spaces available for sale, according to the
Division of Grounds & Facilities. The maintenance fee is charged at the time a cemetery lot is purchased.
5-144 Taxicab License (q~ 91
The Finance Committee requested additional information with regard to the particulars of the City providing
taxicab licensing. Currently, the City's Management Assistant, Michelle Crandall, is charged with the
responsibility of issuing these licenses. A memo from Michelle is attached.
5-146 Adult Diversion (pE 71
The percentage of cost recovery for this service, originally established as 100%, has been deleted and
replaced with a statement that the fee is a flat fee to be reviewed periodically by City Council (see footnote
#2).
5-161 DCRC -Passes (pg 13)
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) had recommended that a 90-day pass option be
explored for college students coming home during school breaks. In order to accommodate this need, the
Finance Committee asked Staff to review this option and other options, including a reduced daily fee and
include a recommendation in the amended Ordinance.
Different length pass options were reviewed and evaluated in relation to our current fee structure and our
current daily pass option. Currently, a daily (adult) pass can be purchased for $7, and at a discount rate of
$4 with a resident identification card. When calculating the cost of a daily pass in relation to the building
cost, cost of operating the DCRC, and the average number of daily users, the $7 fee is returning 93% of costs
(actual cost is $7.52 per user per day). After consideration of the additional workload that would be placed
on DCRC front desk workers with the shorter length pass options, and possible impacts on revenue
generation, it was concluded that a 90-day (three months) pass option would be the most beneficial addition
to the fee structure to accommodate the needs of this user group. Any college student, with proof of a valid
student identification, will be eligible to purchase a 90-day pass. The fees will be established at 25% of the
current individual pass rate, plus a 5% administrative fee: residents $50, school district residents $75, and
non-residents $145.
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5-161 DCRC -Passes (pg 13)
(continued)
For example, assuming the $7 daily fee, the 90-day pass option will be most beneficial to a user who uses
the facility more than 7 times in the three month period. Assuming the college student is a resident with a
discount card paying the $4 daily fee, the 90-day pass option will be most beneficial to a user who uses the
facility 13 times in the three month period, or more than once per week.
5-171 Community Hall Rental (pg 14-15)
Staff recommended that language be struck from the Ordinance with regard to providing a list of
"recommended" caterers to patrons desiring catering service when renting the Community Hall. Prior to
striking this language from the Ordinance, the Finance Committee asked that Staff confirm the existence of
that language in the detailed rental contract/agreement that is signed by each party when renting the
Community Hall. We have confirmed the language is included in the rental contract/agreement, and
subsequently have stricken the language from the Ordinance.
Should you have any questions or concerns about the Ordinance, please do not hesitate to contact the
Department of Finance.
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CITY OF DUBLIN ~ e m O
Office of the City Manager
To: Marsha Grigsby, Director of Finance
Melody Kennedy, Financial Analyst
From: Michelle L. Crandall, Management Assistant/:~'~`/~i
C
Subject: Questions Regarding Taxicab Licensing
Date: October 31, 2000
It has come to my attention that several questions were raised during the most recent Finance
Committee meeting regarding taxicab licensing within the City of Dublin. The major questions seem
to have revolved around the history, intent, enforcement of and need for the City's current licensing
ordinance. The following addresses each of these areas.
History
The current ordinance pertaining to licensing of taxicabs, codified under Chapter 117 of the City's
Code, was adopted in 1974. Since adoption and up until the past few years, very few licenses were
ever issued. It was not until 1998-99 that a measurable increase in applications submitted for
approval began. This increase was the result of the City of Columbus restricting the number of
licensed cab drivers permitted to operate within the corporate limits of Columbus. Once this
Columbus cap was reached and taxicab drivers realized that the City of Dublin would provide
licensing, several drivers began submitting applications for Dublin licenses.
Intent
The intent of the ordinance is primarily to ensure the safety of the vehicles for residents and visitors
that would use taxicab services operating within our corporate limits. The City requires an inspection
of the vehicle, proof of insurance, a certificate of title and driver's license. Licenses must be renewed
each year, with submittal of updated information for all required documents.
Enforcement
While our Code does contain a penalty section for violations of Chapter 117 and the City Manager
does have the authority to refuse renewal of a license if violations are found, the City has not received
any complaints related to taxi services nor have we actively pursued enforcement of the Code.
Technically, any taxicab entering the City limits to pick-up a customer must have a license with the
City of Dublin, even if the driver has a valid license through the City of Columbus or another
jurisdiction. A driver with a valid City of Columbus license can, however, drop-off a customer in
Dublin without a Dublin license.
Need
It is Staff's opinion that while a code section is needed that ensures the safety of our residents who
use taxicab services, we do not need to provide licensing. Therefore, it is Staff's recommendation
that the Codified Ordinances be amended, deleting the current language in Chapter 117 and adding
a section that requires all taxicabs operating within the City limits of Dublin to have a valid City of
Columbus license. The City of Columbus requirements for taxicab operators are extensive and ensure
safety, control fares and provide for enforcement. The City of Columbus does actively monitor and
enforce these requirements.
Staff has reviewed licensing requirements of other suburban communities and has found similar
outdated and mostly unused regulations relating to taxicab licensing, with one even dating back to
1941. Therefore, we would not recommend allowing taxicab drivers to operate within the City of
Dublin with a valid license from any city other than Columbus.
Additionally, removing our licensing process could reduce the City's potential exposure to liability.
Currently, there is a burden on the City to obtain specific documentation, monitor taxicabs to ensure
compliance and enforce violations. Changing the Code as suggested above would reduce this level
of exposure.
The only potential downside to removing our licensing process is that the market demand for taxi
services would not be met in Dublin. While currently this may not be a problem, it maybe at some
point in the future. Assuming that Columbus does not increase the number of licenses permitted at
a sufficient rate to meet the needs of our residents, then we may need to, at some point in the future,
re-institute licensing or explore other options to meet the market demand.
On a final note, we have received several calls from the City of Columbus licensing office concerned
with licensed Dublin taxicab drivers picking up customers within Columbus, mostly at the airport.
The Columbus regulations allow only for drop-off of customers in the city limits if a driver has a
license issued by another jurisdiction.
Hopefully this is responsive to the issues raised during the cost study meeting. If you should need
any additional information or have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.