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25-04 Ordinance RECORD OF ORDINANCES Davton Legal Blank, Inc. Form No. 30043 Ordinance No. 25-~4 Passed . 2~ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 126-03 REGARDING FEE WAIVERS FOR FACILITY RENTAL AT THE DUBLIN COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER WHEREAS, the Finance Committee of Dublin City Council met on March 10, 2004 to consider modifications to the procedures for obtaining waiver of fees for facility rental at the Dublin Community Recreation Center; and WHEREAS, the Finance Committee determined that certain modifications and changes to guidelines for the waiver of fees for facility rental at the Dublin Community Recreation Center are appropriate at this time; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend Ordinance 126-03, which established a schedule of fees and charges for City of Dublin services, in order to enact the recommendations of the Finance Committee as approved on March 10, 2004; NO~V, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State of Ohio, of the elected members concurring that: Section 1. That Section 35.84 of Ordinance 126-03 be amended to read as follows: 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. Except in those cases where the waiver procedure outlined in Appendix A-1 applies, 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. That Appendix A-1 be amended by deleting the statement in various notes "(A)" indicating that "(fees maybe eligible to be waived)" on pages 13, 14 and 15. Section 3. That Appendix A-1 further be amended by adding the following Section 4. City Staff is hereby authorized to waive fees for various types of Facility uses at the Dublin Community Recreation Center based on the following: Type Description/Examples Waiver Yes No fter Prom ublin City Schools, private schools located in Dublin, Hilliard City Schools X hick Dublin residents attend (Dublin City chools have first schedulin riori Community service organization Glaucoma screenings; immunization sponsored events/activities that clinics; blood drives; Leadership Dublin X rovide broad benefit to the Community Service Day ublin Community and raising Swim for Diabetes; Cancer Society; Heart X ssociation; Booster Clubs ternational exchange sponsored Overnight exchange students; rotary y Dublin based not for profit rogram; Russian exchange program. X or anizations Schools, both public and private; TO's; Young Professionals Academy; and school related organizations Special Needs In-Service for Parents; restling Club award ceremony; theater X oosters; Work Study Appreciation reakfast. Other Dublin based not for profit and profit events/activities not X reviously addressed on-Dublin based not for profit and profit events/activities not X reviously addressed RECORD OF ORDINANCES Dayton Legal Blank, Inc. Form No. 30043 Ordinance No. 25-04 Passed Page 2, 20 Section 4. City administrative staff is hereby authorized to implement administrative procedures as necessary to manage the fee waiver request process as outlined above. Fee waiver requests for the above-described purposes will not be forwarded to City Council; likewise, Council will refer to staff any fee waiver requests presented to Council that have not been first reviewed/addressed by staff. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the earliest date permitted by law. Passed this ~ day of ~ , 2004 _ . Mayor -Presiding Officer ATTEST: Clerk of Council I hereby certify that copies of this Ordinance/Resolution were posted in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 731.25 of the Ohio Revised Code. D ty C k of Council, Dublin, Ohio RECORD OF ORDINANCES o~~~o~ Lzaai Bian~. REDLINE VERSION -FOR REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY. ro~~m ~ooa3 Ordinance No. 126-03 (Amended) Passed _ , 2~ 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 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 analysis, a cost analysis document, dated November 2003, has been prepared; and, WHEREAS, the specific fees to be charged for City provided services must be adopted by the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE 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," inmost 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. 1 RECORD OF ORDINANCES Duvton Legal Blank, Inc. Form No. 30043 126-03 (Amended) Ordinance No. Passed . 20 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 asset 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" 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. 2 RECORD OF ORDINANCES ~aY[OII Leal Blank. Inc Form No. 30043 Ordinance No. 126-03 (Amended) Passed , 20 Section 1. (Continued) Section 35 83 Schedule of Fees and Service Charles (Continued) (f) 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. Except in those cases where tlae waiver procedure outli~aed in Append~v A-1 applies, 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 January 1, 2004. Passed this day of , 2003 Mayor -Presiding Officer ATTEST: Clerk of Council 3 Ordinance 126-03 (Amended) APPENDIX A -SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES Percentage of Full Costs To be Fee Recovered Regulation, Product or Service Communit Develo ment Services S-001 Pre-a lication Site Plan Review: Residential 0% $0 Commercial 0% $0 S-002 Zoning In uiry Response: Written Re uest (Note 1) 100% (Note 1) $70 Others 0% $0 5-003 Flood Plain In uir Res onset Written Re uest (Note 1) 50% (Note 1) $70 Others 0% $0 5-004 Flood Plain Develo ment Review 100% (Note 14) $530 S-005 Pre-a lication Rezonin Review: Residential 0% $0 Commercial 0% $0 S-006 Sign Plan Review & Insp. -Permanent 100% $270 (Plus $70 if easement encroachment is re uired) 5-007 Si n Plan Review & Ins ection -Tem orary 100% $70 S-008 Sign Plan Review & Ins ection - R-O-W 0% $0 S-009 Certificate of Zoning Com liance Review: Residential 50% $40 Commercial & Other 100% $70 S-010 Amusement Device Operation Review (Note 2) $1,000/yr.-Facility license, plus $100 initial filing fee. 5-011 Home Occupation Permit 100% $70-initial two years $30-each two years after S-012 Seasonal Business Review 100% $180-initial appl. $50-renewal fee. (Plus $500 refundable bond) S-013 Lot Line Ad'ustment Review 100% $170 S-014 Tem ora Use Review 100% $40 S-015 Annual Permanent Si n Inspection 0% $0 S-016 PUD/Concept Plan Review 50% $2,150 S-017 PUD/Preliminary Plan Review 50% $1,800 for 10 acres or less, plus $70 for each add'15 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'15 acres or portion thereof over 20 acres. S-019 Refinement Plan Review 50% $1,240 S-020 PCD/Composite Plan Review 50% $1,800 for 10 acres or less, plus $70 for each add'1 5 acres or portion thereof over 10 acres. S-021 PCD/Minor Revision 50% $850 S-022 PCD/Development Plan Review 50% $2,100 for 20 acres or less, plus $70 for each add'15 acres or portion thereof over 20 acres. S-023 Rezoning Application Review 100% $980- SFD on 5 acres or less. $4,250- other rezonin . S-024 PLR/Preliminary Plan Review 50% $1,670 S-025 Corridor Development District Review 50% $750- minor amendment to an approved plan, or building addition of less than 1,000 sq. ft. $1,570- other. 4 Ordinance 126-03 (Amended) APPENDIX A -SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES (continued) Percentage of Full Costs To be Recovered Fee Regulation, Product or Service Community Development Services continued 5-026 Conditional Use A plication Review (Note 25) 100% $2,640 S-027 Time Extension Review 100% $1,680 S-028 Informal Plan Review 0% $0 S-029 Preliminary Plan Review 100% $600 for first two lots, plus $40/lot over two lots up to 100 lots. (No increase over 1001ots.) $4,400 comm/Indus/other 5-030 Final Plat Review 100% $600 for first two lots, plus $60/lot over two lots up to 100 lots. (No increase over 1001ots.) $600 for first two RDUs plus $40/unit over two RDUs up to 50 RDUs.) $4,370 comrn/industrial. S-031 Lot Split/Minor Subdivision Review 100% $210 -residential. $ 340-comm. /indust/other. 5-032 Variance A lication Review: Properties Located in Architectural Review District (Note 25) $0 Existing SFD (Note 2) $100 Others 100% $1,970 S-033 S ecial Permit Review: For uses ermitted in residential zones 25% $390 Others (includes model homes) 100% $1,570 S-034 BZA A eal Processing: SFD and Historical Dublin Area (Note 2) $100 Others (Note 2) $650 S-035 Certificate of A ropriateness 0% $0 5-036 City Council A peal Processin SFD (Note 2) $100 Others (Note 2) $500 S-086 Code Enforcement Inspection 0% $0 S-087 Weed Abatement Service (Note 6) $390 plus contracted cost of mowin . S-132 Garage Sale Permit 38% $5/permit plus $1/sign to a max of 3 si ns. S-141 Peddlers/Solicitation Permit 100% $50/month S-142 R-O-W Solicitation Permit 0% $0 S-154 Fence Permit 100% $40 -residential. $100 -commercial S-155 PUD/Minor Revision 50% $850 S-156 Parkin Lot Alteration/Expansion 100% $480/lot or facility. S-167 Tree Removal Pernrit (Note 31) 0% $0 S-168 Plannin Reins ection Fee 100% $100 5-169 Sexuall Oriented Business License 100% $100 S-175 PLR/Minor Revision 50% $850 S-187 Plannin Pre-Submittal Meeting 0% $0 S-188 Architectural Diversity A peal 100% Actual cost of outside review. S-037 Building Permit Application -Residential 100% $140 plus $40 each 500 sq. ft. Plan Review or fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. S-038 Building Permit Application -Commercial 100% $150 first 1,000 sq. ft. plus Plan Review $50 each add'1 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof (plus costs of outside plan review, if necessary, above cost of normal lan review service.) 5-039 Minor Building Plan Revision -Commercial 100% $170 5 Ordinance 126-03 (Amended) APPENDIX A -SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES (continued) Percentage of Full Costs To be Recovered Fee Regulation, Product or Service I Community Development Services continued S-040 Major Building Plan Revision -Commercial 100% $540 (plus cost of outside review when necessar S-041 Buildin Permit Extension 100% $20 S-042 Building Permit Reactivation 100% 50% of original permit fee (excluding water and sewer capacity char es.) 5-043 Buildin Ins ection -Residential 100% See A endix A-1. 5-044 Building Inspection -Commercial 100% See Appendix A-1. S-045 Plumbing Plan Review & Inspection (Note 5) Residential - $50 application and first fixture, plus $10 each add'1 fixture. Commercial - $60 application and first fixture, plus $12 each add'1 fixture. S-046 Fire Protection S stem Review 100% (Note 14) $50 5-047 Special Building Inspection 100% (Note 14) $75 minimum for 1 hr. inspection; plus $60 if written report is requested. S-048 Buildin Reins ection Service 100% $100 S-049 Buildin Preliminar Plan Review 0% $0 S-050 Alternative Buildin Materials Review 50% $390 5-051 Buildin Construction A peal (Note 2) $200 (non-refundable) S-052 Buildin Standards A eal (Note 21) (Note 21) $0 5-053 Chan e of Use Permit 100% $210 S-054 Building Relocation Plan Review/Ins ection - In City (Note 23) 100% $480 lus costs. S-055 Building Relocation Plan Review/Ins ection -Enter City (Note 23) 100% $480 lus costs. S-056 Building Relocation Plan Review/Ins ection -Leave Cit (Note 23) 100% $390 S-057 Building Demolition Plan Review & Ins ection 100% $120 S-133 Contractor Re istration 100% $50/year S-149 Building Plan Revision -Residential 100% $20 Administrative Fee plus fee based on levels of review: $50-Bldg. Division; $50-Planning Division; $50-Engineering Division. S-150 Replacement Building Plans 100% $30 administrative fee, i plus actual cost of I reproducing plans. S-151 Replacement Building Cards 100% $20 S-152 Special Ins ection Gas Line Permit 100% $70 5-153 Homeowner Im rovements (Note 2) $50 5-163 HVAC Ins ection/Permit -Residential 100% See A endix A-1. S-164 Electrical Inspection/Permit -Residential 100% See Appendix A-1. S-165 Tem orary Structure 100% $70 S-176 HVAC Ins ection/Permit -Commercial 100% See A endix A-1. S-177 Electrical Inspection/Permit -Commercial 100% See Ap endix A-1. S-058 Ri ht-of--Way Plan Review & Ins ection 100% (Note 15) $170 S-059 Street Vacation Review 100% $1,320 lus costs. 6 Ordinance 126-03 (Amended) APPENDIX A -SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES (continued) Percentage of Full Costs To be Recovered Fee Regulation, Product or Service Community Development Services continued S-061 Encroachment Plan Review & Inspection 100% $860 S-062 Public Improvement Plan Review 100% 2% of estimated costs of im rovements. 5-063 Public Improvement Inspection 100% 7% of estimated costs of im rovements. S-064 Private Street Dedication Review 100% $1,500 lus costs. S-065 Private Waste Disposal Review 100% (Note 16) $150-res. (Note 16) $420-non res. S-066 Annexation Petition Processing 100% $2,310 S-147 Damaged Li ht Pole Repair 100% (Note 17) $49/hr. S-148 Sanitary Sewer Inspection 100% $90 S-162 En ineerin Reins ection Service 100% $100 Public Safet Services S-067 Police False Alarm Response 100% $0-ls` 2 in 6 mos. $60-third alarm $60-fourth alarm $80-fifth alarm $100-6 or more in 6 months. S-068 Impounded/Abandoned Vehicle Release: Crime Victim 0% $0 Others 100% $80 S-069 Records Check/Clearance Letter 100% (Note 18) $10 S-070 Fingerprinting: Public Service Programs (Note 18) 0% $0 Others 100% $10/card S-071 Police Report Reproduction (Note 4) $.25/page (double sided considered 2 pgs.) S-072 Police Photo Reproduction (Note 4) $1/print or CD plus posta e. S-073 Video/Audio Tape Re roduction (Note 4) $3 (ta es sup lied). 5-074 Non-Emer ency Lock-Out Assistance 0% $0 5-075 Other A ency Dispatch Service (Note 5) (Note 5) 5-139 Firearm Permit 100% $60 S-140 Vacation House Watch 0% $0 5-076 Court Service (Note 6) $15 S-077 Fine Processin 100% $12 S-078 Records Sealin Service (Note 3) $20 ( lus State fee). S-079 Summons Issuance 100% $20 S-080 Warrant Processing 100% $60 S-081 PNC Monitoring 0% $0 S-082 Presentence Investigation 0% $0 S-083 Probation Monitorin 0% $0 S-084 Continuance Processing (Note 6) 100% $0-ls` continuance. $5-add'1 continuance. S-085 Witness/Sub oena Processin (Note 6 & 7) 100% $15 S-146 Adult Diversion (Note 2) $160 S-157 License Forfeiture 100% $20 ( lus BMV fee). S-158 Interstate Com act 100% $20 S-186 Court-Ordered Education Program 100% $50-resident $60-others ( lus cost of workbooks). 7 Ordinance 126-03 (Amended) APPENDIX A -SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES (continued) Percentage of Full Costs To be Recovered Fee Regulation, Product or Service Leisure and Cultural Services 5-088 Youth & Adult Sports Pro ram (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 Preschool & Youth Recreation Classes (Note 8) (Note 8 & 26) 5-093 Adult & Teen Recreation Classes (Note 8) (Note 8 & 26) S-100 Swimmin 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) S-104 Senior Citizen Recreational Pro rams (Note 8) Note 8) S-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 de osit.) S-108 Concession Services (Note 27) (Note 27) S-159 DCRC - Babysitting (Note 24) (Note 24) S-160 DCRC -Rental Rates (Note 6 & 28) See A endix A-1. S-161 DCRC -Passes (Note 6) See Appendix A-1. 5-171 Communi Hall Rental (Note 6 & 24) See Ap endix A-1. 5-172 Theater Rental (Note 6 & 24) See A endix A-1. 5-179 Preschool Cams (Note 8) (Note 8) S-180 Youth Cams (Note 8) (Note 8) S-181 Teen Camps (Note 8) (Note 8) S-182 S ecial Needs Cams (Note 8) (Note 8) S-183 S ecial Needs Pro rams (Note 8) (Note 8) S-184 Theater Classes & Camps (Note 8) (Note 8) 5-185 Fitness/Wellness Classes (Note 8) (Note 8 & 26) S-109 Special Events & Performance (Note 9 & 13) 100% (Note 13b) Coordination Hourly Fee Per Employe: Grounds & Fac.- $35/hr. Bldg. Inspect. (Note 22) Police Service- $59/hr Cruiser Usage $7/hr Streets & Util.- $35/hr (plus costs of signage) Recreation (seasonal)- $14.50/hr Utilit and Enter rise Services S-110 Water Service (Note 10) (Note 29) S-111 Sanitary Sewer Service (Note 10) (Note 30) 5-112 Storm Sewer Services 0% (Note 11) $0 5-113 Refuse Collection Service -Residential 0% $0 S-114 Rec clin Collection Service 0% (Note 33) $0 S-115 Cemetery Maintenance 100% $600 -resident $1,680 -non-res. S-116 Cemeter Lot Sale 100% $150 5-117 Interment Service 100% $230 8 Ordinance 126-03 (Amended) APPENDIX A -SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES (continued) Percentage of Full Costs To be Recovered Fee Regulation, Product or Service Utility and Enterprise Services continued S-118 Monument Foundation Service 100% $1.40/per s .inch. 5-119 Veterans Marker Service 0% $0 Maintenance Services S-120 General Utility Street Usage (Note 12) (Note 12) S-121 Commercial Refuse Street Usage 0% $0 5-122 Nei hborhood Park Maintenance 0% $0 5-123 Parkway & Street Tree Maintenance 0% $0 S-124 Business District Maintenance 0% $0 S-125 Street Li htin 0% $0 S-126 Street Swee ing 0% $0 5-127 S filled Load Clean-up (Note 13a) 100% $49/hr plus costs S-128 Dama ed Pro erty Repair (Note 13a) 100% $49/hr plus costs 5-130 Street/Traffic Sign Service (Note 13a) 100% $45/hr plus costs (Plus $45/hr for installation if needed.) S-145 Fire Hydrant Pern>it (public or private) 100% $50 (fee to be doubled if City required to pump hydrant.) plus, $50 refundable deposit for hydrant sign, and $350 refundable deposit for hydrant backflow prevention device and hydrant wrench. S-170 Gasoline Surchar e 100% $.07 er allon 5-173 Special Telecommunications Right-of--Way Permit 100% $630 S-174 General Telecommunications Right-of--Way Permit 100% $1,150 Finance and Administrative Services S-134 Returned Check (NSF) Processing 100% (Note 19) $10 S-135 Tree Information Service 0% $0 S-136 Chamber of Commerce Buildin Rental (Note 20) (Note 20) S-137 Document Printing & Copying (Note 4) 100% $.25/pg-copy $1.50-City map/blue print (Code Books and Bid Documents at cost) S-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. 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. 9 Ordinance 126-03 (Amended) APPENDIX A -SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES (continued) Notes (continued): 8. In general, the recreation program will attempt to recover, on a 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 for a temporary structure permit. 23. Changes have not been made in the past to 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. Fees to be waived for those properties located within the Architectural Review District in Old Dublin. 26. A ten percent (10%) discount to apply for Community Recreation Center (DCRC) members on programs held inside the DCRC facility (not to apply to camps & aerobics classes). 27. Concession items will be charged at fees that 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 Ground & 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. First set of recycling bins provided to owners of new homes. Replacement bins will be provided to new residents when needed. This is to be an informal policy, implemented in an effort to improve customer service and facilitate the City's recycling service. APPENDIX A-1 5-043 BUILDING INSPECTION -RESIDENTIAL Description of Service Fee For one, two or three family dwelling $75 for the first 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction units and additions greater than or equal thereof, plus $30 for each add- to 500 sq. ft. itional 500 sq. ft. or fraction thereof. (Note: After hours inspections are charged an additional ,$75/hr with a three hour minimum.) 10 Ordinance 126-03 (Amended) APPENDIX A-1 (continued) 5-043 BUILDING INSPECTION -RESIDENTIAL (continued) Description of Service Fee Prefabricated fireplace, wood or coal-burning stove. $ 20 Shoring permit. $ 30 Certificate of occupancy. $ 20 Certificate of conditional occupancy. $ 200 (six month period.) 5-044 BUILDING INSPECTION -COMMERCIAL Description of Service Fee New building and additions thereto including garages $160 for the first 1,000 sq. ft. plus $70 per 1,000 sq. and accessory buildings ft. of area or fraction thereof. (Note: After hours inspections are charged an additional $75/hr with a three hour minimum.) Alterations permit fees, industrial units, prefabricated $90 for the first 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof, assemblies and relocated building permit fees (also plus $30 for each additional 1,000 sq. ft. includes "walk-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. Certificate of Occupancy. $120 Certificate of Conditional Occupancy. $200 for a six month period. 5-0163 HVAC INSPECTION/PERMIT-RESIDENTIAL $30 minimum fee for areas up to and including 1,000 sq. ft. plus $20 for each 500 sq. ft. or fraction thereof in excess of 1,000 sq. ft. 5-164 ELECTRICAL INSPECTION/PERMIT-RESIDENTIAL Description of Service Fee Temporary service $40 New construction or alterations/additions $40 minimum fee plus, $20 each additional 500 sq. ft. or fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. Low voltage electric (Fire alarms, security systems, $40 minimum fee, plus $10 each 500 sq. ft. or coaxial cable, etc.) fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. 5-176 HVAC INSPECTION/PERMIT-COMMERCIAL Description of Service Fee 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. 5-177 ELECTRICAL INSPECTION/PERMIT-COMMERCIAL Description of Service Fee Temporary service $60 (plus 3% State surcharge.) New construction or alterations/additions $60 first 1,000 sq. ft. (minimum fee $60) 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 surcharge.) Low voltage electric (Fire alarms, security systems, $30 minimum fee, plus $20 each 1,000 sq. ft. or coaxial cable, etc.) fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. (plus 3% State surcharge.) 11 Ordinance 126-03 (Amended) APPENDIX A-1 (continued) 5-102 RECREATION 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 $60 $40 $95 Family of 2 $110 $70 $175 Family of 3 $150 $100 $250 Family of 4 $175 $115 $310 Family of 5 $195 $125 $360 Senior (age 60 and over) $30 $20 $45 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 with 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 schedule use. • $250.00 for up to and including seventy-five (75) people for each scheduled use. • $300.00 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. Gymnasium -Court B • $25.00 per hour for Dublin residents. • $45.00 per hour for non-residents. Teen Lounge • $15.00 per hour for Dublin residents and authorized Dublin City School District functions. • $25.00 per hour for non-residents. Game Room • $30.00 per hour for Dublin residents and authorized Dublin City School District functions. • $40.00 per hour for non-residents. Senior Leisure Lounge • $30.00 per hour for Dublin residents and authorized Dublin City School District functions. • $40.00 per hour for non-residents. Classroom A, B, and C • $15.00 per hour for Dublin residents. • $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. 12 Ordinance 126-03 (Amended) APPENDIX A-1 (continued) 5-160 COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER (DCRC) -RENTAL RATES (continued) 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) ANNUAL PASSES The fees for annual pass holders to the Community Recreation Center (DCRC) shall be as follows: Fees below are effective July 1, 2004 (from January 1, 2004 -June 30, 2004, fees per Ordinance 129-02 are in a ect) Family of Family of Family of Family of Five or Individual Two Three Four Lar er Resident $190 $330 $435 $495 $530 School Dist. Res. $285 $515 $675 $810 $875 Non-Resident $550 $970 $1,290 $1,455 $1,575 Dublin Based Employees $230 Senior Resident $95 SD Resident $125 Non-Resident $185 70 Visit Annual Pass for College Students - 25 years of age and under w/valid student identification, and proof of current Class enrollment or be a High School Student who has graduated in the current year, and is between High School graduation and College admission (w/valid identification): Resident $95 SD Resident $140 Non-Resident $280 Note: For annual pass holders who wish to have a monthly automatic deduction from a savings or checkin account, there is a $lper month service fee. Dail Passes: Adults (ages 18 yrs $8 & up) Child (ages 3-17 yrs) $4 Infant (a es 2 & under) no charge City of Dublin residents may receive a discounted daily pass with their City of Dublin LD. card. These photo LD. 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. 5-171 COMMUNITY HALL AND MEETING ROOM RENTAL RATES (per hour) Percentage of Customer Cost Recover 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 Corporate Resident 100% $40 $75 $115 Non For Profit (Dublin) (A) 70% $25 $55 $80 "Non-Prime Time" Rates (Mon-Thus): Resident 65% $25 $50 $75 School District 95% $40 $70 $110 Non-Resident 195% $80 $145 $225 Corporate Resident 95% $40 $70 $110 Not For Profit (Dublin) (A) 65% $25 $50 $75 (A)- As defined within current City policies ri,^~~'~° ~•~^~~r°~ 13 Ordinance 126-03 (Amended) APPENDIX A-1 (continued) 5-171 COMMUNITY HALL AND MEETING ROOM RENTAL RATES (per hour) (continued) 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. 5-171 COMMUNITY HALL AND MEETING ROOM RENTAL RATES (per hour) Percentage of Meeting Meeting Customer Cost Recover Room 1 Room 2 Prime-Time"Rates (Fri-Sun): Resident 70% $25 $25 School District Resident 100% $35 $35 Non-Resident 200% $70 $70 Corporate Resident 100% $35 $35 Non For Profit (Dublin) (A) 70% $25 $25 "Non-Prime Time"Rates (Mon-Thus): Resident 65% $25 $25 School District 95% $35 $35 Non-Resident 195% $70 $70 Corporate Resident 95% $35 $35 Not For Profit (Dublin) (A) 65% $25 $25 (A)- As defined within current City policies r~ .r^~~'~° «~^~•~°a' Deposit: 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 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. 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 guest 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. 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. 14 Ordinance 126-03 (Amended) APPENDIX A-1 (continued) 5-172 COMMUNITY THEATER RENTAL RATES Fee Per Hour Rehearsal Fee Customer Percentage of Cost Fee Per 4 (2 hour Per Hour (2 Recover Hour 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 ..,~;.r°~' 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. Basic/Work Lights (House Lights Only) Customer Percentage of Cost Recovery Non Prime-Times flat fee Standard Rate (Dublin Resident) (B) $150 Corporate Resident (B) $110 Not For Profit (Dublin) (A) (B) $80 (A) - As defined within current City policies (r°° -N°-~'~° .:,^~~~°a` (B) -Flat fee determined periodically by City Council. 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: In most cases, 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 a two-hour minimum. Non prime-time rental rates will be available. 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. Deposit: A $200 deposit will be required from groups renting the theater. The deposit will assure the City that funds are available should the event go past its schedule 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. 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. Non Prime-Time Rental Hours: Non prime-time rental hours are as follows: Friday from 12-5:00 p.m. Sunday from noon-2:00 p.m. Sunday from 5-8:00 p.m. 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. 15 Ordinance 126-03 (Amended) APPENDIX A-1 (continued) ~eetion 4. City Staff is hereby authorizea~tp waive fees for various types of Facility uses at the Dublin Conmuc~~ity R~ereatior~ Cefrter based on the table follownzg. Waiver Type Description/Examples Yes No fter Prom ublin City Schools, private schools X located in Dublin, Hilliard City Schools which Dublin residents ttend (Dublin City Schools have crst scheduliu riori Community service laucoma screenings; immunization X organization sponsored links; blood drives; Leadership events/activities that provide ublin Community Service Day,.... 'roadbenefit to the Dublin C~mnninity and raising Swim for Diabetes; Cancer Society; X eart Association; Booster Clubs ternational exchange vernight eYChange students; rotary X sponsored by Dublin based rogram; Russian exchange program. lot for rofit or ranizations Schools, both public and TO's; Young Professionals X rivate; and school related cademy; Special Needs In-Service organizations for Parents; Wrestling Club award eremony; theater boosters; Work Stud A reciation Breakfast. Other Dublin based not for X root and profit events/activities not reviously addressed Non-Dublin based not for X rofit and profit events/activities not reviously.addressed City administrative staff is hereby authorized to implement administrative procedures as necessary manage the fee waiver request process as outlined above. Fee waiver requests for the above-described purposes will notbe'forwarded to City Council; likewise, Council will refer to staff any fee waiver requests presented to Council that have not beezl first reviewed/addressed by staff. 16 Department of Service 6555 Shier Rings Road • Dublin, OH 43016-8716 Phone: 614-410-4750 • Fax: 614-923-5529 CITY 4F DUBLIN Memo TO: Members of the Dublin City Council FROM: Jane S. Brautigam, City Manag~ s . ~ DATE: March 31, 2004 INITIATED BY: Dana L. McDaniel, Deputy City Manager/Director of Service Michele Hoyle, Director of Fiscal Administration RE: Finance Committee Recommendation Background Council's Finance Committee met on March 10 to review the issue of a Fee Waiver Policy for the DCRC. The Committee reviewed a proposed policy developed by staff. With some modification the Committee approved a policy and it is forwarded herein for Council to review. Attached please find a "redlined" version of staff's reportJproposed policy with attachments reflecting the Committee's changes. Also please find Ordinance 25-04. This Ordinance amends the existing Fee Ordinance removing certain fee waiver language and incorporating the new fee waiver policy. A draft administrative "guideline" is attached demonstrating how staff will administer this policy. Last, the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting are also attached for your convenience. Ordinance 25-04 also shows other changes to fees but are related to Council's previous actions related to Ordinance 12-04 (fire hydrants). Recommendation The Finance Committee recommends Council pass Ordinance 25-04 in order to implement a new DCRC fee waiver policy. Please contact Dana McDaniel, 41-4751 regarding this report. Thank you. JB/DLM/tb Attachments T:\word\DANA\MEMOS\COUNCIL\Fee Waiver Policy 032404.doc