126-03 Ordinance RECORD OF ORDINANCES
Dayton Legal Blank, Inc. Form No. 30043
Ordinance No. 12f-(l~ (Amy Passed 20
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.
hj¢uV, 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 De artmental overhead ex ressed as a ercenta e, distributing and charging the cost of each I',
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department head and his or her supporting expenses as identified in subsections 1, 2, 3, and 6 of ~I
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I; (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.
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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 Ci 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 Anotes-
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.
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(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.
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(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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Section 1. (Continued)
Section 35.83 Schedule of Fees and Service Charges (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.
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. EFFECTNE DATE
That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on January 1, 2004.
Passed this day of °~a~C~-`;2003
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ayor -Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
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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 Clerk of Council, Du in, Ohio
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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
5-001 Pre-a plication Site Plan Review:
Residential 0% $0
Commercial 0% $0
S-002 Zonin In uiry Res onse:
Written Request (Note 1) 100% (Note 1) $70
Others 0% $0
S-003 Flood Plain In uiry Res onse:
Written Re uest (Note 1) 50% (Note 1) $70
Others 0% $0
S-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 Si n Plan Review & Ins . -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 Si n Plan Review & Ins ection - R-O-W 0% $0
S-009 Certificate of Zonin Compliance Review:
Residential 50% $40
Commercial & Other 100% $70
5-010 Amusement Device Operation Review (Note 2) $1,000/yr.-Facility
license, plus $100 initial
filin fee.
S-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)
5-013 Lot Line Ad'ustment Review 100% $170
5-014 Tem ora Use Review 100% $40
S-015 Annual Permanent Si n Inspection 0% $0
5-016 PUD/Conce t 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'1 5 acres or portion
thereof over 20 acres.
5-019 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'15 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.
5-023 Rezoning Application Review 100% $980- SFD on 5 acres or
less.
$4,250- other rezoning.
S-024 PLR/Preliminar P1anReview 50% $1,670
5-025 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.
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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-026 Conditional Use A lication Review (Note 25) 100% $2,640
S-027 Time Extension Review 100% $1,680
5-028 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 100 lots.)
$4,400 comm/Indus/other
S-030 Final Plat Review 100% $600 for first two lots,
plus $60/lot over two
lots up to 100 lots. (No
increase over 100 lots.)
$600 for first two RDUs
plus $40/unit over two
RDUs up to 50 RDUs.)
$4,370 comm/industrial.
5-031 Lot Split/Minor Subdivision Review 100% $210 -residential.
$ 340-comm. /indust/other.
S-032 Variance A lication Review:
Properties Located in Architectural
Review District (Note 25) $0
Existing SFD (Note 2) $100
Others 100% $1,970
5-033 S ecial Permit Review:
For uses ermitted in residential zones 25% $390
Others (includes model homes) 100% $1,570
S-034 BZA Ap eal Processin
SFD and Historical Dublin Area (Note 2) $100
Others (Note 2) $650
S-035 Certificate of A ro riateness 0% $0
S-036 City Council A eal 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
mowing.
5-132 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
5-154 Fence Permit 100% $40 -residential.
$100 -commercial
S-155 PUD/Minor Revision 50% $850
S-156 Parkin Lot Alteration/Ex ansion 100% $480/lot or facility.
S-167 Tree Removal Permit (Note 31) 0% $0
S-168 Plannin Reins ectionFee 100% $100
S-169 Sexually Oriented Business License 100% $100
S-175 PLR/Minor Revision 50% $850
5-187 Plannin Pre-Submittal Meetin 0% $0
5-188 Architectural Diversity A eal 100% Actual cost of outside review.
5-037 Building Permit Application -Residential 100% $140 plus $40 each 500 sq. ft.
Plan Review or fraction thereof over 1,000
s . 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.)
S-039 Minor Building Plan Revision -Commercial 100% $170
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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-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 ca acity char es.)
S-043 Buildin Ins ection -Residential 100% See A endix A-1.
S-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 System Review 100% (Note 14) $50
S-047 Special Building Inspection 100% (Note 14)
$75 minimum for 1 hr.
inspection;
plus $60 if written report
is re uested.
S-048 Buildin Reins ection Service 100% $100
S-049 Buildin Preliminary Plan Review 0% $0
S-050 Alternative Buildin Materials Review 50% $390
S-051 Buildin Construction A eal (Note 2) $200 (non-refundable)
S-052 Buildin Standards Ap eal (Note 21) (Note 21) $0
S-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 plus costs.
S-056 Building Relocation Plan
Review/Ins ection -Leave City (Note 23) 100% $390
5-057 Building Demolition Plan Review &
Ins ection 100% $120
5-133 Contractor Registration 100% $50/ ear
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.
5-150 Replacement Building Plans 100% $30 administrative fee,
plus actual cost of
re roducin lans.
S-151 Replacement Buildin Cards 100% $20
S-152 S ecial Ins ection -Gas Line Permit 100% $70
5-153 Homeowner Im rovements (Note 2) $50
S-163 HVAC Ins ection/Permit -Residential 100% See A endix A-1.
5-164 Electrical Inspection/Permit -Residential 100% See Appendix A-1.
S-165 Tem ora Structure 100% $70
S-176 HVAC Ins ection/Permit -Commercial 100% See A endix A-1.
5-177 Electrical Ins ection/Permit -Commercial 100% See A endix A-1.
5-058 Ri ht-of-Wa Plan Review & Ins ection 100% (Note 15) $170
S-059 Street Vacation Review 100% $1,320 lus costs.
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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.
5-064 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 Dama ed Li ht Pole Repair 100% (Note 17) $49/hr.
5-148 Sanitary Sewer Ins ection 100% $90
S-162 En ineerin Reins ection Service 100% $100
Public Safet Services
S-067 Police False Alarm Response 100% $0-155 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 s.)
S-072 Police Photo Reproduction (Note 4) $1/print or CD plus
osta e.
S-073 Video/Audio Ta e Re roduction (Note 4) $3 (ta es su lied).
S-074 Non-Emer enc Lock-Out Assistance 0% $0
5-075 Other A ency Dispatch Service (Note 5) (Note 5)
S-139 Firearm Permit 100% $60
S-140 Vacation House Watch 0% $0
S-076 Court Service (Note 6) $15
5-077 Fine Processing 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
5-081 PNC Monitorin 0% $0
S-082 Presentence Investi ation 0% $0
S-083 Probation Monitoring 0% $0
S-084 Continuance Processing (Note 6) 100% $0-155 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).
5-158 Interstate Com act 100% $20
S-186 Court-Ordered Education Program 100% $50-resident
$ 60-others
( lus cost of workbooks).
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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
S-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
availabilit
5-091 Preschool & Youth Recreation Classes (Note 8) (Note 8 & 26)
S-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 Swimmin -Outdoor Pool (Note 6) See A endix A-1
5-103 Swim Team (Note 8) Note 8)
S-104 Senior Citizen Recreational Pro rams (Note 8) Note 8)
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
de osit.)
S-108 Concession Services (Note 27) (Note 27)
S-159 DCRC -Bab sittin (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.
S-171 Community Hall Rental (Note 6 & 24) See A pendix A-1.
S-172 Theater Rental (Note 6 & 24) See A endix A-1.
S-179 Preschool Cams (Note 8) (Note 8)
S-180 Youth Cams (Note 8) (Note 8)
S-181 Teen Cams (Note 8) (Note 8)
S-182 S ecial Needs Cams (Note 8) (Note 8)
S-183 S ecial Needs Programs (Note 8) (Note 8)
5-184 Theater Classes & Cam s (Note 8) (Note 8)
S-185 Fitness/Wellness Classes (Note 8) (Note 8 & 26)
S-109 Special Events & Performance (Note 9 & 13) 100% (Note 13b)
Coordination Hourly Fee Per
Employee:
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
5-110 Water Service (Note 10) (Note 29)
S-111 Sanitary Sewer Service (Note 10) (Note 30)
S-112 Storm Sewer Services 0% (Note 11) $0
S-113 Refuse Collection Service -Residential 0% $0
5-114 Rec clin Collection Service 0% (Note 33) $0
S-115 Cemetery Maintenance 100% $600 -resident
$1,680 -non-res.
5-116 Cemetery Lot Sale 100% $150
S-117 Interment Service 100% $230
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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/ er s .inch.
5-119 Veterans Marker Service 0% $0
Maintenance Services
S-120 General Utilit Street Usage (Note 12) (Note 12)
S-121 Commercial Refuse Street Usa e 0% $0
S-122 Nei hborhood Park Maintenance 0% $0
S-123 Parkwa & Street Tree Maintenance 0% $0
S-124 Business District Maintenance 0% $0
S-125 Street Li htin 0% $0
S-126 Street Swee in 0% $0
S-127 S filled Load Clean-u (Note 13a) 100% $49/hr lus costs
S-128 Dama ed Pro erty Re air (Note 13a) 100% $49/hr lus costs
S-130 Street/Traffic Sign Service (Note 13a) 100% $45/hr plus costs
(Plus $45/hr for
installation if needed.)
5-145 Fire Hydrant Permit 100% $50 (fee to be doubled if
City required to pump
hydrant.)
S-170 Gasoline Surchar e 100% $.07 er allon
S-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) Processin 100% (Note 19) $10
S-135 Tree Information Service 0% $0
S-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
(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.
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.
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APPENDIX A -SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES (continued)
Notes (continued):
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
S-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.)
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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.)
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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.
5-160 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 Lounce
• $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.
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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 Famil~f Five or
Individual Two Three Four Lamer
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
checking 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 char e
City of Dublin residents may receive a discounted daily pass with their City of Dublin I.D. 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 LD. 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 (fees maybe eligible to be waived).
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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
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).
D DOSit:
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.
Caterin.e:
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.
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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
Co orate 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 maybe 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.
Basic/Work Lights
(House Lights Only)
Customer Percentage of Cost Recovery Non Prime-Times
flat fee
Standard Rate (Dublin Resident) (B) $150
Co orate Resident (B) $110
Not For Profit (Dublin) (A) (B) $80
(A) - As defined within current City policies (fee may be eligible to be waived).
(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 CoveraPe:
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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Office of the City Manager
5200 Emerald Parkway • Dublin, Ohio 43017-1006
~I7`Y OF DUBLIN Phone: (614)410-4400 • Fax: (614)410-4490 M e m o
To: Members of City Council
From: Jane S. Brautigam, City Manage~~.,,,.~_ 5-
Date: December 15, 2003
Re: Ordinance #126-03 (Amended) Revising the Schedule of Fees and Service
Charges For City of Dublin Services
Initiated
By. Marsha Grigsby, Deputy City Manager/Director of Finance
Melody Kennedy, Financial Analyst
Summary:
Attached is amended ordinance 126-03, the annual update to the City's schedule of fees and service charges.
These fees will become effective on January 1, 2004, unless otherwise noted. The Finance Committee of City
Council made a review of the ordinance during its meeting on December 1, 2003. A motion was carried by a
vote of 2-1 to approve the proposed fee increase as noted in the ordinance. The ordinance is amended due
to a change in the "youth" age range for the DCRC daily pass from 3-12 yrs to 3-17 yrs highlighted at the
November 17 City Council meeting. This change was proposed in an effort to encourage more teenage
participation at the community center. This modification was prompted by resident input, DCRC
administrative staff input, and a suggestion made by Healthy Communities, an association for community
health improvement.
This year, a modified approach was taken to reviewing the City's fee schedule. Ten fees were identified as
not meeting the targeted cost recovery established by City Council. Those ten fees are recommended for
increase. For convenience, find attached the memo from the November 17 meeting of City Council, and the
December 1 packet memo, which is the response to issues raised on November 17.
Recommendation:
Passage of amended ordinance 126-03 with an implementation date of January 1, 2004, unless otherwise
noted in the ordinance.
The Department of Finance wants to thank the Finance Committee for their time and consideration in
reviewing this ordinance.
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Office of the City Manager
5200 Emerald Parkway • Dublin, Ohio 43017-1006
'Y OF DUBLIN Phone: (614)410-4400 • Fax: (614)410-4490
emo
To: Members of City Council
From: Jane S. Brautigam, City Manager S. ~
.Date: December 1, 2003
` Re: Ordinance #126-03 (Amended) Revising the Schedule of Fees and Service
Charges For City of Dublin Services
Initiated
By: Marsha Grigsby, Deputy City Manager/Director of Finance r~
Melody Kennedy, Financial Analyst
Summary:
Regarding Ordinance 126-03, the annual update to the fee ordinance, several issues were raised during the
November 17, 2003 meeting of City Council. Following is the information we gathered to address the issues.
Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRCI
Amended "Youth" Age Range For Daily Pass
Pursuant to input from residents and suggestions made by DCRC Administrative Staff, the ordinance has been
amended to change the age of the youth daily pass from 3-12 yrs to 3-17 yrs. This is being done in an effort
to encourage more teenage participation at the community center.
Administrative Modification of the DCRC Corporate Pass
An administrative charge was discussed for the DCRC corporate pass. Currently, a corporate pass holder can
access the facility on Monday -Friday from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The expansion of the current benefits
will allow for corporate pass holders to access the facility during regular hours of operation on Saturdays and
Sundays. Peak usage times were reviewed, and it was determined that expanding the corporate pass to
Saturdays and Sundays will benefit the pass holder yet not cause an undue burden on the DCRC at peak
usage times. The need for exploration of a modification to the pass grew out of an economic development
out-reach visit to several of the local businesses that expressed a need for more flexibility. A detailed memo
addressing this change was included in City Council's November 21, 2003 packet and a copy is attached.
Non-Resident Senior DCRC Pass Fees
A concern was raised regarding the non-resident senior DCRC annual pass fee, and the fact the fee is lower
than the individual resident's fee. It was suggested that perhaps the rate should be raised to discourage non-
resident seniors if this sector is adding to the capacity problems.
Upon review, we found the following information for consideration:
• The DCRC non-resident senior rate has through the years been consistently lower than the
individual resident fee. This is true for other recreation fees, such as the outdoor swimming pool
fees. It has always been a City Council policy to subsidize senior activities and programs.
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Non-Resident Senior DCRC Pass Fees (continued
• To-date in 2003, there are 748 DCRC senior annual passes. This accounts for less than 10% of
the total of all DCRC annual passes issued. Of these senior pass holders, 58% are residents, l5%
are school district residents, and 27% are non-residents. Usage information indicates that
average daily senior attendance on Monday -Friday is 130 folks. Average daily senior attendance
on Saturday -Sunday is 36 folks. Graphs are attached for review that indicates the senior peak
usage occurs in the morning around 8:00 a.m. Overall DCRC peak usage occurs in the late
~ afternoon from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
~1/month ACH Debit Fee for Processing Monthly Account Debits For DCRC Annual Pass Holders
A question was raised as to the validity of the $1/month fee charged to DCRC annual pass holders who wish
to make payment with monthly ACH debits from a savings or checking account. This fee is imposed to assist
in recovering the bank fees, paid by the City, in order to offer this convenience. Reviewing the current
contractual agreement with Bank One, to process these transactions the City is charged a $.15 ACH
transaction fee, and a $.10 fee for credit posting to our account plus some on-going maintenance-type
charges for notifications and account changes. Of course we also have some implicit internal costs associated
with accounting for and tracking the ACH deposits, and Staff time spent chasing after rejected or NSF-type
transactions.
We asked the DCRC Staff to contact some similar public/City facilities as well as several public facilities to
see how the ACH debit fees are handled.
Information re: monthly debit plan
Public/City facilities
Westerville -offers annual membership, 1-month trial membership and 3-month memberships.
Currently do not offer a monthly payment/debit plan.
Worthington -annual memberships available. Currently do not offer monthly payment/debit plan.
Kettering - no monthly debit plan. All fees must be paid up front.
Private facilities
Sawmill Athletic Club - offer a monthly payment option, which is 10% higher than paying in full.
World Gym -offer annual memberships at a "discount" if paid in full up front. They have a monthly
payment/debit plan, but it is more expensive than if paid in full. Example: Annual membership is $416, if on
monthly plan it is $35.23 per month or $422.76, an annual difference of 6.76, less than $1 per month. Thus
they don't call the extra charge a service fee, but the fully paid membership is "discounted."
California Fitness -annual membership fee is required to be paid in full up front. There is no monthly
payment/debit plan. If a member renews their membership the following year, they receive a discount.
Curves -yearly membership, offer a monthly debit plan with an up-front 10% service fee.
Columbus Athletic Club -annual dues/membership. Members may pay quarterly or semi-annually, but
no debit plan is available.
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Recommendation•
We recommend passage of ordinance 126-03 with an implementation date of January 1, 2004 unless
otherwise noted in the ordinance.
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Office of the City Manager
5200 Emerald Parkway • Dublin, OH 43017
CITY OF DUBLIN phone: 614-410-4400 • Fax: 614-410-4490
Memo
To: Members of the Dublin Ciry Council
` From: Jane S. Brautigam, City Manager
Date: November 20, 2003
Initiated By: Colleen Gilger, Economic Development Specialist
Re: Expansion of Dublin Community Recreation Center Corporate Pass Holder
Access
Background
Through concerns raised during three recent business outreach visits, Economic Development
staff determined a need to re-evaluate the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC)
corporate pass holder benefit offerings.
One company with over 1,000 employees, covering around the clock shifts, recently completed
a $250,000 fitness center within their complex. Its employees aze charged a very minimal
monthly rate for a full range of services including seven-days-a-week access to fitness
equipment, aerobic classes, physical training, wellness classes, massage, etc. Unfortunately, to
accommodate the building of this new fitness center, the company relocated SO employees to
leased space in the Hilliard area. Economic Development staff realized by limiting corporate
member access to weekdays, the benefit was only reaching two-thirds of their employee base.
Another company with over 100 employees covering 24-hour operations is facing skyrocketing
healthcare costs because of an increase in the diagnosis of chronic illnesses, obesity and work-
related stress among employees. Funds are not available within the company to create a
wellness program for its staff. Company employees inquired about the City's willingness to
adjust corporate membership hours to include their second shift and weekend employees.
Upon an additional outreach visit, Economic Development staff was made aware of the
company's employees having total influence over where their company is located. As this
appears to be the current trend, we see a need to make Dublin as desirable a work
location as possible not only by addressing corporate needs but also increasing corporate
employee benefits within the community.
Action Item
The corporate annual pass allows access into the DCRC Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to
6 p.m. The expansion of current benefits will allow for corporate pass holders to access the
DCRC during regular hours of operation on Saturday and Sundays. As is currently provided to
those registering for classes/programs, the corporate pass holder receives a 10 percent discount
off the non-resident rate.
Currently, 540 corporate residents take advantage of the corporate pass option, and only 350
used the facility regularly in a sampled 30-day period. Corporate pass holders account for less
than 5 percent of the total number of annual passes. The majority of their usage occurs between
the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
DCRC staff has determined that capacity issues should not be affected by allowing corporate
pass holders weekend access, as you can see on the attached graphs of overall fitness floor
usage Monday through Sunday. The peak hours of weekday operation on the fitness floor are
6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. These high peak hours
do not exist on Saturdays and Sundays.
We are excited about the opportunity to address the concerns of our corporate residents, and
feel this modification will be well received. The implementation date of the modification will
be January 1, 2004.
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0 `3 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01/01/031N TYPE RANGE: 9
0'., J3 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01/021031N TYPE RANGE: 101 •
01/03/03 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01Po3/031N TYPE RANGE: 91
01/06/03 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01/06/031N TYPE RANGE: 153
01/07/03 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01/07/031N TYPE RANGE: 136
01/08/03 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01/08/031N TYPE RANGE: 141
01/09/03 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01/09/031N TYPE RANGE: 117
01/10/03 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01/10/031N TYPE RANGE: 123
01/13!03 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01/13/031N TYPE RANGE: 172
01/14/03 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01/14/031N TYPE RANGE: 124
01/15/03 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01/15/031N TYPE RANGE: 134
11/16/03 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01/16/031N TYPE RANGE: 125
11/17/03 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01/17/031N TYPE RANGE: 116
X1/20/03 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01/20/031N TYPE RANGE: 158
01/21/03 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01/21/031N TYPE RANGE: 125
01/22/03 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01/22/031N TYPE RANGE: 142
01/23/03 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01/23/031N TYPE RANGE: 99
01/24/03 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01/24/031N TYPE RANGE: 110
01/27/03 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01/27/031N TYPE RANGE: 131
01/28/03 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01/28/031N TYPE RANGE: 130
01/29/03 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01/29/031N TYPE RANGE: 143
01/30/03 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 01/30/031N TYPE RANGE: 116
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Office of the City Manager
5200 Emerald Parkway • Dublin, Ohio 43017-1006
I OE DUBLIN Phone: (614)410-4400 • Fax: (614)410-4490 M e m o
To: Members of City Council _
From: Jane S. Brautigam, City Manager 5. ~~,~,~Q-.-.,.~
-,Date: November 17, 2003
Re: Ordinance 126-03
TheAnnua/update to the CostofServiaesStudyto aonsidernevising
the Schedu/e ofFees and Service Changes for City ofDub/in services
Initiated
by; Marsha Grigsby, Deputy City Manager/Director of Fnance
Mclody Kennedy, Fnancial Analyst
Summary:
As you are aware, approximately the fourth quarter of every fiscal year, we complete a full review of the
costs associated with City-provided services. Currently, the City has 169 service titles included in its annual
review. During the 2002 Fnance Committee meeting for the Cost of Services Study, the Committee
recommended to City Council a fee change or modification in 58 of those services. That comprised a 34%
change in fees for the 2003 fiscal year, most of which were increases. As the local economy has slowed,
so has the expansion period of the Gty. This has resulted of dedine in the growth of additional staff positions
the last two years, , a slowing in the growth of the units of service the various City Divisions perform, and
a conscious effort by City Staff to keep daily operating costs of the City as flat as possible. Subsequently,
our preliminary analysis from the 2002 fiscal year data has concluded the need for a minimal change in fees.
After review, we have concluded there to be approximately 10 services where the fees are not recovering
the targets established by City Council. For most of those services, the fees have not been increased in the
past several years (listing attached.) Based on the volume of fee changes being suggested, we are proposing
that a modified review of the fee schedule be completed by focusing on the 10 or so fees that are not
meeting their target recoveries. A Fee Comparison Report is attached summarizing fees for all City-provided
services. We do not plan to prepare the more detailed binder and worksheets for review by the Finance
Committee of City Council. The Ordinance reflects the fee changes suggested.
Over the past year, we have discussed the time-cycle of the annual update to the Cost of Services Study, and
have considered the effects of preparing either a condensed review, or completing the review in a two-year
cycle earlier in the fiscal year. Based on current economic trends, and the limited recommended fee
modifications, we believe a modified review of the Cost of Services Study is appropriate this year.
A Fnance Committee meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2003 to review the City's fee waiver policy for
use of the Dublin Community Recreation Center. The proposed fee modifications can be reviewed by the
Finance Committee at that time if they desire to do so.
Recommendation:
We recommend passage of Ordinance No. 126-03 on December 15, 2003. The fees for services will be
effective on January 1, 2004, unless otherwise stated in the Ordinance.
Annua/update to the Cost ofServices Study to consider revising the Schedu/e ofFees and
Service Charges for City ofDub/in services
Page 2
10 service fees suggested for review:
S-004 Flood Plain Development Review
5-029 Preliminary Plat Review
S-037 Building Permit Application-Residential Plan Review
' S-044 Building Inspection-Commercial
S-067 Police False Alarm
5-068 Impounded/Abandoned Vehicle Release
S-116 Cemetery Lot Sale
S-132 Garage Sale Permit ,
S-161 Community Recreation Center Passes ~a S% increase to be effective on 7-1-04J
S-164 Electrical Inspection/Permit -Residential
New services requested for addition to the list:
S-188 Architectural Diversity Appeal (Division of Planning)
Other miscellaneous modifications requested:
S-160 Community Recreation Center (DCRC) -Rental Rates
~L~C'RCsbffrequested a fee be added to the Ordinance for the rent/ofthe Teen Lounge. The Teen
Recreatoon Advisory Committee requested tfie Game Room, and 65e Teen Lounge spaces bye swapped.
This wi//provide a bigger Game Room and a sma//er Teen Lounge,J
City of Dublin
FEE COMPARISON REPORT
2002
REF S-001 TITLE: Pre-application Site Plan Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: The Planning Director wishes to encourage developers to
utilize this informal review service prior to taking out a formal
application.
REF S-002 TITLE: Zoning Inquiry Response
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
Written Request- $70 (fee not to apply to residents for Written Request- 100%
non-commercial purposes) Others- 0%
Others- $0
Suggested Fee: No change.
The Division of Planning reported there were 22 letters and
approximately 2,500 phone calls or walk-ins during 2002.
REF S-003 TITLE: Flood Plain Inquiry Response
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
Written Request- $70 (fee not to apply to residents for non- Written Request- 50%
commercial purposes. Requests from Others- 0%
insurance companies, attorneys, banks,
etc., are chargeable) Suggested Fee: No change. The current $70 fee recovers 50%
Others- $0 of the cost of preparing a written response.
Note: This Division reported that no letters were completed for
2002.
REF S-004 TITLE: Flood Plain Development Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$510 plus costs of any additional outside engineering services. Suggested Fee: Increase the fee to $530 plus costs of any
additional outside engineering services to recover 100% of
costs.
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City of Dublin
FEE COMPARISON REPORT
2002
REF S-005 TITLE: Pre-application Rezoning Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge. Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: The Planning Director wishes to encourage developers to
utilize this informal review service prior to taking out a formal
application.
REF S-006 TITLE: Sign Plan Review & Inspection-Perm
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$270 plus $70 if easement encroachment is required. Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-007 TITLE: Sign Plan Review & Inspection-Temp
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$70 (exGudes polifical signs which are exempt by code) Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-008 TITLE: Sign Plan Review & Inspection-ROW
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-009 TITLE: Certificate of Zoning Compliance
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$40-residential - 50% recovery Suggested Fee: No change.
$70-commercial and other - 100% recovery
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City of Dublin
FEE COMPARISON REPORT
2002
REF S-010 TITLE: Amusement Device Operation Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$1,000/yr. facility license, plus $100 initial filing fee (A flat fee to be reviewed periodically by City Council)
Suggested Fee: Per the City's Code Enforcement Officer (under
advice from the City Attorney's Office) deleted the
$75/yr/machine fee per City Ordinance 112-95, section 112.16.
In years 2000 through 2002, the Division of Planning did not
• collect any fees based on this re-interpretation of Ordinance
112-95. The facility license fee is still applicable.
REF S-011 TITLE: Home Occupation Permit
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$70-initial two years Suggested Fee: No change. This fee was increased for
$30-each two years after calendar year 2002 from $50 for the initial fee to $70, which
recovers costs.
Note: For 2002, there were nine new permits and two renewals.
REF S-012 TITLE: Seasonal Business Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$180-initial application Suggested Fee: No change. Fees were increased in calendar
$50-renewal year 2002 from $140 for the initial fee to $180, which recovers
costs.
(Plus $500 refundable bond)
Note: During 2002, there was one initial application reported by
the Division of Planning and three renewal fees reported.
REF S-013 TITLE: Lot Line Adjustment Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$170 Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: For 2002, there were no units of service reported.
REF S-014 _ TITLE: Temporary Use Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$40 Suggested Fee: No change.
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City of Dublin
FEE COMPARISON REPORT
2002
REF S-015 TITLE: Annual Permanent Sign Inspection
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
' No charge Suggested Fee: No change.
Notes:
1. There is a fee charged for sign review and original inspection
(S-006).
2. Under City Code, the City's Code Enforcement Officer pn
issue citations for non-compliance. Nort-compliance in this area
is usually limited.
REF S-016 TITLE: PUD/Concept Plan Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$2,150 Suggested Fee: No change. This fee was increased for 2002
from $1,710 to $2,150, which will recover 50% of cests.
REF S-017 TITLE: PUD/Preliminary Plan Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$1,800 for 10 arxes or less, plus $70 for each add'I 5 acres or Suggested Fee: No change. Revenues and costs vary
portion thereof over 10 acres. depending on the size of the PUD.
REF S-018 TITLE: PUD/Final Development Plan Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$1,500 for 20 acxes or less, plus $50 for each add'I 5 acres or Suggested Fee: No change. The revenues will vary depending
portion thereof over 20 ar:res. on the PUD.
REF S-019 TITLE: Refinement Plan Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$1,240 Suggested Fee: No change. Historically, this service has had
limited service delivery. From 1998 through year 2002, there
- were no units of service completed. Based on this low service
delivery, fee increases have been averaged through the years.
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City of Dublin
FEE COMPARISON REPORT_
2002
REF S-020 TITLE: PCD/Composite Plan Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$1,800 for 10 acres or less, plus $70 for each add'I 5 acres or Suggested Fee: No change. Fees vary based on the size of the
portion thereof over 10 acres project and there were no units of service reported for 2002.
Note: The Division of Planning revaluated the work time
allocated to this service. It was felt that the time spent towards
this service was not unlike that of S-017 for PUD/Preliminary
Plan Review.
REF S-021 TITLE: PCD/Minor Revision
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$850 Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-022 TITLE: PCD/Development Plan Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$2,100 for 20 acres or less, plus $70 for each add'I 5 acres or Suggested Fee: No change. Revenues and costs vary based
portion thereof over 20 acres on the size of the project. The fee increase in 2003 should
improve recovery.
REF S-023 TITLE: Rezoning Application Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$980 SFD (single family development) on 5 acres or less Suggested Fee: No change.
$4,250 other rezoning
Note: During 2002, the Division of Planning reported no units of
service.
REF S-024 TITLE: PLR/Preliminary Plan Review
CURRENT FEE _ RECOMMENDED FEE
$1,670 Suggested Fee: No change.
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City of Dublin
FEE COMPARISON REPORT
2002
REF S-025 TITLE: Corridor Development District
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$750 minor amendment to an approved plan, or building addition Suggested Fee: No change.
of less than1,000 sq. ft.
$1,570 other
REF S-026 TITLE: Conditional Use Application Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$2,640 Suggested Fee: No change.
Note:
For year 2001, City Council approved adding language to the fee
ordinance allowing a fee waiver/exemption for those properties
located within the Architectural Review District in Old Dublin.
This exemption was approved due to the fact that City Council
has targeted this geographical area as one for economic
revitalization.
REF S-027 TITLE: Time Extension Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$1,680 Suggested Fee: No change. Historically, this fee has sustained
limited service delivery.
Note: For 2002, there were no units of service reported.
REF S-028 TITLE: Informal Plan Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge Suggested Fee: No change.
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_ City of Dublin
FEE COMPARISON REPORT
2002
REF S-029 TITLE: Preliminary Plat Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$500 for first two lots, plus $40/lot over two lots up to 100 lots Suggested Fee: Incxease the minimum fee for residential units
(No incremental increase over 100 lots) to $600. [The last increase to the fee for residential units was
1-1-99.]
$4,400 commercial /industrial /other
Note: For 2002, one unit was reported for each type of review.
REF S-030 TITLE: Final Plat Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$600 for first two lots, plus $60/lot over two lots up to 100 lots Suggested Fee: No change. Fees for residential projects vary
(no increase over 100 lots) with size. An increase was implemented for 2003.
$600 for first two RDUs plus $40/unit over two RDUs up to 50
RDUs
(no increase over 50 RDUs)
$4,370 commercal /industrial
(RDU= residential dwelling unit]
REF S-031 TITLE: Lot SpIit/Minor Subdivision Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$210-residential Suggested Fee: No change.
$340-commercial /industrial /other
REF S-032 TITLE: Variance Application Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$100-existing SFD Existing SFD- A fee to be reviewed periodically by City Council
$1,970-0thers Others- 100%
[Note: During year 2002, there were 9 units of "existing" Suggested Fee: No change.
reviews, and 10 units of "others."]
- Note: There is fee waiver/exemption for those properties
located in the Architectural Review District.
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City of Dublin
FEE COMPARISON REPORT
2002
REF S-033 TITLE: Special Permit Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$390-for uses permitted in residential zones For uses permitted in residential zones- 25%
$1,570-others (indudes model homes) Others (indudes model homes} 100%
Suggested Fee: No change.
[Note: During 2002, there were 2 residential units and 5
• "others.")
REF S-034 TITLE: BZA Appeal Processing
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$100-SFD and Historical Dublin Area (A flat fee to be determined by City Coundl)
$650-0thers
Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: During 2002, there was one unit of service for "other."
REF S-035 TITLE: Certificate of Appropriateness
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-036 TITLE: City Council Appeal Processing
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$100-SFD (A flat fee to be reviewed periodically by City Coundl)
$500-others
Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-037 TITLE: Building Permit Appl-Res'I Plan
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$120 plus $40 each 500 sq.ft. or fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. Suggested Fee: Increase the minimum fee from $120 to $140
ft• plus $40 each 500 sq. ft. or fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft.
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City of Dublin
FEE COMPARISON REPORT
2002
REF S-038 TITLE: Building Permit Appl-Comm'I Plan
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
' $150 first 1,000 sq. ft plus $50 each add'I 1,000 sq. ft. or Suggested Fee: No change. Fees vary depending on the size
fraction thereof (plus costs of outside plan review, if necessary, of the project This fee was significantly increased for 2002 and
above cost of normal plan review service) 2003 which should increase the cost recovery.
REF S-039 TITLE: Minor Building Revision-Comm'I
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$'170 Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: This fee was increased from $160 to $170 for calendar
year 2003.
REF S-040 TITLE: Major Building Revision-Comm'I
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$540 (plus actual cost of outside review services when Suggested Fee: No change.
necessary)
REF S-041 TITLE: Building Permit Extension
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$20 Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-042 TITLE: Building Permit Reactivation
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
50% of original permit fee (excluding water and sewer capacity Suggested Fee: No change.
charges)
Note: The Division of Building Standards reported that there
Note: Part of the purpose of this fee is to discourage use of this were eight units of service during 2002.
service
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City of Dublin
FEE COMPARISON REPORT
2002
REF S-043 TITLE: Building Inspection-Residential
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
See appendix per fee ordinance. Suggested Fee: No change. Fees vary based on the size of the
project. An incremental fee incxease was made for the 2003
calendar year. -
Note: After-hours inspections are charged an additional $75/hr
with a three hour minimum.
REF S-044 TITLE: Building Inspection-Commercial
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
See appendix per fee ordinance. Suggested Fee: Increase incremental fee from $60 per 1,000
sq. ft. to $70 (see appendix in ordinance for complete listing.)
Revenues fluctuate annually based on varying project sizes.
Although the percentage of cost recovery appears to be
Note: After-hours inspections are charged an additional $75/hr moderate for this service, when combined with electrical and
with a three hour minimum. HVAC inspections, actual cost recovery is closer to 91%. The
Finance Committee chose not to suggest an incxease for 2003,
so the last fee increase was for 1-1-02.
REF S-045 TITLE: Plumbing Plan Review 8~ Inspection
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
Residential-$50 application and first fixture, plus $10 each add'I Suggested Fee: The fee is establisheii by contract with the
fixture Franklin County Board of Health. The Board approved a fee
increase effective October 1, 2001 which was implemented by
Commerical-$60 application and first fixture, plus $12 each add'I the City.
fixture
(Same fee schedule as Franklin County Health Department with
the City keeping 40% of the fee and forwarding 60% to the
Franklin County Health Department, as required by contract.)
REF S-046 TITLE: Fire Protection System Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$50 plus actual cost of.outside service (and any applicable State Suggested Fee: No change.
surcharge)
Note: At present, Washington Township does not charge for its
reviewfinspection so as not to discourage voluntary installation.
However, in 2001 the City started collecfing an after-hours fee
for Washington Township, and remitting to it any collections
made on its behalf.
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City of Dublin
FEE COMPARISON REPORT
2002
REF S-04T TITLE: Special Building Inspection
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
' $75 minimum fee for 1 hour inspection, plus $60 if written report Suggested Fee: No change.
is requested plus fully-burdened hourly rate for a building
inspector for service exceeding an hour
REF S-048 TITLE: Building Reinspection Service
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$100 Suggested Fee: No change. This fee was established as a
prohibitive measure and does not necessarily reflect the actual
cost of the service.
(During 2002, there were 193 electrical reinspections completed,
and 110 building reinspections.)
REF S-049 TITLE: Building Preliminary Plan Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: The Division of Building Standards wishes to encourage
developers to utilize this informal review service prior to taking
out a formal application.
REF S-050 TITLE: Alternative Building Materials
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$390 Suggested Fee: No change. Historically, use of this fee has
been limited.
Note: There were no units of service reported for year 2002.
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City of Dublin
FEE COMPARISON REPORT
2002
REF S-051 TITLE: Building Construction Appeal
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$200 (non-refundable) Suggested Fee: No change. Historiglly, this fee has not been
increased due to the Division's recommendation.
Note: Only about 1 in 20 appeals are denied.
Building Division Comment: This fee is already cost prohibitive
to the homeowner. Increasing the fee will cause homeowners to
bypass inspection services.
REF S-052 TITLE: Building Standards Appeal
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge, per City Attorney Suggested Fee: No change. Fee not allowable by Ohio Law.
Note: According to the City Attomey, 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.
REF S-053 TITLE: Change of Use Permit
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$210 Suggested Fee: No change. Historically, use of this fee has
been limited.
Note: There were no units of service reported for year 2002.
REF S-054 TITLE: Building Relocation Plan-In City
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$480 plus actual cost for signal/light/signal pole relocation, Suggested Fee: No change. Historically, this service has had
bridge report, plus any other out-0f-pocket costs very limited use.
REF S-055 TITLE: Building Relocation Plan-Enter City
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$480 plus actual cost of signal/light/signal pole relocation, bridge Suggested Fee: No change. Historically, this service has had
report, plus any other out-0f-pocket costs very limited use.
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City of Dublin
FEE COMPARISON REPORT
2002
REF S-056 TITLE: Building Relocation Plan-Leave City
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$390 plus actual cost for signal/light/signal pole relocation, Suggested Fee: No change. Historiglly, this service has had
bridge report, plus any other out-0f-pocket costs very limited use.
REF S-057 TITLE: Building Demo Plan Review & Inspect
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$120 Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-058 TITLE: Right-of-Way Plan Review & Inspect
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$170 plus collection of a refundable $5,000 bond to cover the Suggested Fee: No change.
cost of repairs should they become necessary
Note: For 2002, the Engineering Division reported they
completed 12 permits, with no fees being collected. These
permits dealt with capital improvement program (CIP) projects or
work by other contractors hired by the City. There were 241
paid permits.
REF S-059 TITLE: Street Vacation Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$1,320 plus any out-of-pocket costs Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: Ouring 2002, the Division of Engineering reported there
were no units of service. This service has a history of limited
service delivery.
REF S-061 TITLE: Encroachment Plan Review & Inspect
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$860 Suggested Fee: No change.
- Note: During 2001, the unit of service reported related to the
Wyandotte Woods subdivision development, and in 2002, the
Division of Engineering reported no units of service.
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2002
REF S-062 TITLE: Public Improvement Plan Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
' 2% of estimated costs of improvements Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: Costs vary based on the size of the project. The unit cost
numbers utilized to determine value of the improvements were
updated. Those increases were effective on January 1, 2002.
The increase in receipts is due to the development of Ballantrae,
which has impacted the percentage of cost recovery, which
historically is closer to 75%.
REF S-063 TITLE: Public Improvement Inspection
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
7% of estimated costs of improvements Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: Costs vary based on size of the project. The unit cost
numbers utilized to determine value of the improvements were
updated. Those increases were effective on January 1, 2002.
The increase in receipts is due to the development of Ballantrae,
which has impacted the percentage of cost recovery, which is
historically Goser to 70%.
REF S-064 TITLE: Private Street Dedication Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$1,500 plus any out-0f-pocket costs Suggested Fee: No change. This fee has sustained a gradual
increase over the past years, mostly due to increases in salaries
and operating expenses. This is a service with very little service
delivery, but one that is labor-intensive.
REF S-065 TITLE: Private Waste Disposal Review
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$150-residential (in addition to fees charged by the County or Suggested Fee: No change.
State)
$420-non-residential (in addition to fees charged by the County Note: Although this is a seldomly-used service, it is felt that it
or State) should remain on the "books" in the event there is service
usage.
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2002
REF S-066 TITLE: Annexation Petition Processing
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
' $2,310 Suggested fee: This fee has sustained inrxemental increases
almost every year. To recover 100% of costs, this fee should be
increased to $2,350.
REF S-067 TITLE: Police False Alarm
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$0-1st 2 in 6 months Suggested Fee: Increase fee for third run from $50 to $60 to
$50-third alarm recover costs. The last increase was effective in mid-2001
$60-fourth alarm when the fee was increased for the third run (the first billable
$80-fifth alarm run) from $40 to $50. Subsequent chargeable runs inGude a
$100-6 or more in 6 months punitive fee which is recapturing a portion of all costs.
Note: Over one half of the total units are non-billable.
REF S-068 TITLE: Impounded/Abandoned Vehicle Release
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$0-victim of crime Victim of Crime- 0%
$70-others Others- 100%
Suggested Fee: Increase fee from $70 to $80 to recover costs.
REF S-069 TITLE: Record Check/Clearance Letter
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$10 (not applicable to any and all governments or governmental Suggested Fee: No change.
agencies; Dublin residents, or Dublin businesses.)
Note: During 2002, all units were non-chargeable.
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2002
REF S-070 TITLE: Fingerprinting
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
' $0- public service (not chargeable to any and all governments or Public Service Programs- 0%
governmental agencies, Dublin residents or Oublin businesses) Others- 100%
$10/card- others Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: During 2002, all units were non-chargeable.
REF S-071 TITLE: Police Report Reproduction
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$.25/page (double sided considered 2 pages) Suggested Fee: No change. Fee as allowable by Ohio Law.
Note: Ohio Law allows what it calls "reasonable" copying
charges, which generally have been interpreted by courts to
mean the actual cost of the copies (void of any labor charges).
REF S-072 TITLE: Police Photo Reproduction
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$1/print or compact disk, plus actual cost of postage Suggested Fee: As allowable under the Public Records Act
Per legal advisory, the City may charge actual cost of
photos($1/print plus postage) or CDs ($1/C0 plus postage) only.
Note: During year 2002, PD began using digital photography for
all crashes and cases instead of 35mm film. Jpeg images on
CD are now available.
REF S-073 TITLE: Video/Audio Tape Reproduction
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$3 (tapes supplied) Suggested Fee: As allowable under the Public Records Act.
Per the legal advisory, the City may charge the actual cost of the
video or audio tape only ($3/tape or video).
- Note: The Division is reporting all tapes and videos made.
Ones made for courts and other jurisdictions are not chargeable
(of the total 55 audio and 248 video tapes made, 260 were
gratis).
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2002
REF S-074 TITLE: Non-Emergency Lock-Out Assistance
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
' No charge Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-075 TITLE: Other Agency Dispatch Service
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
June 1, 2000 -May 31, 2001 $135,000 Suggested Fee: Subject to negotiated agreement (Ordinance
June 1, 2001 -May 31, 2002 $165,000 27-01).
June 1, 2002 -May 31, 2003 $170,000
June 1, 2003 -May 31, 2004 $175,000 Note: Units of service decreased slightly in 2002 from 4,479 in
2001 to 4,363 in 2002 (2.6% drop).
[per negotiated agreement]
REF S-076 TITLE: Court Service
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$15 (does not inGude fine processing fee (S-077) of $12) Rather than a percentage of recovery, City Council has specified
a fee structure to be adopted.
Note: The total owed on warrants at the end of 2002 was
approximately $29,000. The Division has modified its collection
methods using a collection agency and making more phone calls
to defendants prior to issuing warrants in the hopes of receiving
payment.
REF S-077 TITLE: Fine Processing
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$12 Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-078 TITLE: Records Sealing Service
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$20 (plus fee charged by State per ORC 2953.32c(3)) Suggested Fee: As allowable by Ohio Law. No change- Fee
established by Ohio Revised Code.
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REF S-079 TITLE: Summons Issuance
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$20 Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-080 TITLE: Warrant Processing
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$60 Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-081 TITLE: PNC-Monitoring
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-082 TITLE: Pre~entence Investigation
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: For 2002, there were three units of service reported.
REF S-083 TITLE: Probation Monitoring
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: The question arose regarding charging a minimal fee for
this service. The Director of Court Services has researched the
issue and found that under ORC 2951.021(A), the City Mayor's
Court has no legal authority to impose a probation fee.
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2002
REF S-084 TITLE: Continuance Processing
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
' $0 -first continuance Suggested Fee: No change.
$5 -additional continuance
Note: Units of service indude chargeable continuances only.
REF S-085 TITLE: Witness Subpoena Processing
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$15 (no cost recovery for Police costs) Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: The difference in unit revenue compared to unit fee is
caused by payment plans and timing differences.
REF S-086 TITLE: Code Enforcement Inspection
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: Ordinance 40-00, approved by City Coundl on 2-22-00,
authorized the City Manager to commission Code Enforcement
Officers allowing them to issue dtations for minor misdemeanors
and undassified minor offenses only. According to the Code
Enforcement Officer, they issue mostly verbal or written
warnings prior to taking the step of issuing a dtation.
REF S-087 TITLE: Weed Abatement Service
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$390 administrative fee plus contracted cost of mowing (A flat fee determined periodically by City Council)
Suggested Fee: No change. The total revenue reflects the
administrative fee only, however, all contracted mowing costs
were reimbursed to the City.
Notes:
1-Only two of the four units were billable.
2- As the City's open spaces become built-out, the Code
Enforcement Officer expects less weed violations to occur.
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2002
REF S-088 TITLE: Youth & Adult Sports Programs
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
' Fees vary with each program and are published in three (50% on an aggregate basis for recreation programs)
seasonal program brochures. Fees are structured to recover, on
an aggregate basis, 50% while recognizing that some programs Suggested Fee: No change. Unit revenue is lower due to
may be somewhat less than that for certain reasons and some open gym fees being included in daily passes and accounts for
more than that. Typical 2002/2003 resident fees are: over 8,079 units of service. Leagues account for another 2,369
youth or adult golf lessons $50 units of service.
softball leagues $400/team
[See Recreation Program Brochure for complete Gass and fee
listings.]
REF S-089 TITLE: Ball Field Usage/Rental
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
- Softball league fees are $400 per team (receipts included in Suggested Fee: No change. Most units are non-billable.
S-088)
- Dublin Youth Athletics (DYA) and Dublin Soccer League (DSL)
play on City fields without charge
-See attached fee listing for details of current fees
REF S-091 TITLE: Pre-School 8~ Youth Recreation
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
Fees vary with each program and are published in three (50% on an aggregate basis for recreation programs)
seasonal program brochures. Fees are structured to recover, on
an aggregate basis, 50% while recognizing that some programs Suggested Fee: No change.
may be somewhat less than that for certain reasons and some
more than that. Typical 2003 resident fees are: Note: Beginning with Spring/Summer 1999 registration, a 10%
mommy & me $40 discount applies to all programs held at the DCRC for current
pre-ballet $48 members of the fatality.
tumble time $48
[See Recreation Program Brochure for complete Gass and fee
listings.]
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REF S-093 TITLE: Adult & Teen Recreation Classes
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
Fees vary with each program and are published in three (50% on an aggregate basis for recreation programs)
seasonal program brochures. Fees are structured to recover, on
an aggregate basis, 50% while recognizing that some programs Suggested Fee: Nominal increases to dass fees have been
may be somewhat less than that for certain reasons and some made in the past year which has increased recovery. We
more than that. Typical 2003 resident fees are: recommend that dass fees continue to be monitored and fees
Feng Shui workshops $46 increased as direct operating costs increase.
scrapbook technique $20/session
Note: Beginning with Spring/Summer 1999 registration, a 10%
[See Recreation Program Brochure for complete Gass and fee discount applies to all programs held at the DCRC for current
listings.] members of the fatality.
REF S-100 TITLE: Swimming Lessons
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
Fees vary with each program and are published in three (50% on an aggregate basis for recreation programs)
seasonal program brochures. Fees are structured to recover, on
an aggregate basis, 50% while recognizing that some programs Suggested Fee: No change. Fees have sustained marginal
may be somewhat less than that for certain reasons and some increases in the past few years which has kept cost recovery
more than that. above 50%.
typical 2002 fees (depending on session) are: Note: Beginning with Spring/Summer 1999 registration, a 10%
resident $35/$40 discount applies to all programs held at the DCRC for current
SD resident/non-resident $40/$45 members of the facility.
(for summer, additional sessions are offered at the DMP)
REF S-101 TITLE: Pool Recreation Classes
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
Fees vary with each program and are published in three (50% on an aggregate basis for recreation programs)
seasonal program brochures. Fees are structured to recover, on
an aggregate basis, 50% while recognizing that some programs Suggested Fee: No change. Continue to monitor that direct
may be somewhat less than that for certain reasons and some costs are recovered.
more than that. Typical 2002/2003 resident fees are:
lifeguard training $125 Note: Beginning with the Spring/Summer 1999 registration, a
scuba diving $300 10% discount applies to all programs held at the DCRC for
springboard diving $40/$30 (depending on session) current members of the fatality.
[See Recreation Program Brochure for complete fee and Gass
listings.]
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REF S-102 TITLE: Recreational Swimming-Outdoor Pool
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
Fees vary with each program and are published in three (50% on an aggregate basis for recreation programs)
seasonal program brochures. City Coundl has spedfied a fee
structure for outdoor pool passes. Suggested Fee: No change. Fees were increased for summer
2002, which should improve cost recovery.
See fee schedule per ordinance.
Notes:
Total attendance for 2002 was 56,745.
REF S-103 TITLE: Swim Team
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
Fees vary with each program and are published in three (50% on an aggregate basis for recreation programs)
seasonal program brochures. Fees are structured to recover, on
an aggregate basis, 50% while recognizing that some programs Suggested Fee: No change.
may be somewhat less than that for certain reasons and some
more than that. Typical 2000/2001 fees are:
Advanced $215; Junior $175; Intermediate II $162; Intermediate
1 $127.50; Dragon $93.75; Weekend $60; H.S. $157 [See
Informational Brochure for complete fee and dass listing.]
REF S-104 TITLE: Senior Citizen Recreation Programs
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
Fees vary with each program and are published in three (50% on an aggregate basis for recreation programs)
seasonal program brochures. Fees are structured to recover, on Suggested Fee: No change. The Finance Committee has
an aggregate basis, 50% while recognizing that some programs advised that cost recovery in this area is not desired.
may be somewhat less than that for certain reasons and some
more than that. Notes:
1. During 2002, $7,850 was generated from membership dues.
The fees increased from $5 per person in 1998 to $10 per Many of the seniors' activity transactions flow through their
person in 1999. Trips and tours are free or offered at cost. group's 501(c)(3) organization.
2. Total partidpants served during the year was 11,553.
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REF S-105 TITLE: Park Reservation Service
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
' Park Shelter: $15/day resident or Dublin Suggested Fee: No change.
business
(amphitheaters) $50/day non-resident Notes:
1. Per Ordinance #128-92, fees are waived for youth
Coffman Park Pavilion: $40/half day resident organizations and schools, both public and private, serving the
[plus $100 refundable $85/half day non-resident Dublin community. During 2002, 85 fees were waived for shelter
deposit] $75/day resident house rentals.
$160/day non-resident
REF S-108 TITLE: Concession Services
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
various menu prices Suggested Fee: No change, as long as direct costs are
recovered.
REF S-109 TITLE: Special Events 8~ Performance Coord
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
Streets & Utilities- $35/hr per employee (plus any costs and Suggested Fee: No change.
signage)
Grounds & Facilities- $35/hr per employee Notes:
Police Service- $59/hr per Officer (Note: The Division of Police 1-"Total Cost" does not include Police costs. The average per
charges a $7 "cruiser usage" fee when Officers are on special hour cost of an Officer's time is just below $85. The $59/hr fee
duty. The fee is remitted to the City's Treasury) recovers most costs, less overhead.
Recreation (seasonal)- $14.50/hr per employee 2-During 2002, $5,300 was collected for Police cruiser usage
Building Inspection- see S-165 for a temporary structure permit service.
[Note: For the 2002 DIF 1,200 volunteers donated their time to
the City.]
REF S-110 TITLE: Water Service
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
User Fees: Rate per 1,000 cubic feet - $4.55 (effective 1/1/96.) Suggested Fee: In accordance with Ordinance #13-92 and
User Fees (surcharges) and capacity charges were set by Ordinance #24-95. A comprehensive utility rate study will be
Ordinance #13-92, approved by City Council on April 20, 1992. completed in the future to review fees.
Note: Tap fees were established with the understanding that
25% of the revenue would be used for existing operations, and
75% for future operations.
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REF S-111 TITLE: Sanitary Sewer Service
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
User Fees: Rate per 1,000 cubic feet - $8.35 (effective 1/1/96.) Suggested Fee: In accordance with Ordinance #14-92 and
User fees (surcharges) and capadty charges were set by Ordinance #25-95. A comprehensive utility rate study will be
Ordinance #14-92 and #25-95, approved by City Councl on April conducted in the future to review fees.
20, 1992 and May 1, 1995 respectively.
Note: Tap fees were established with the understanding that
25% of the revenue would be used for existing operations and
75% for future operations.
REF S-112 TITLE: Storm Sewer Service
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-113 TITLE: Refuse Collection Service-Res'I
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge Suggested Fee: No change.
Units of Service: refuse 120,264; leaf 30,066; chipper 2,672.
For 1999-2002, the monthly refuse/recyding/yard waste fee per
contract is $8.93 per household per month. Ordinance 124-02
approved extension of Rumke's contract and implementation of
an automated pilot program. The monthly fee increased to
$10.29 per household per month.
REF S-114 TITLE: Recycling Collection Service
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge for recyldng collection service Suggested Fee: No change with regard to service cost. First
bin is "free" replacements are as follows:
Note: A set of recyding bins is provided without charge to
owners of new homes. City Council approved an "informal" $6-glass/plastic recyding bin
policy of also providing bins to new residents when needed $10-paper recyding bin with lid
(previous homeowners take bins with them.) This change was $38 (plus cost of assembly and delivery)-automated program
made in 2003 in an effort to maintain good customer service, as trash can
well as to fadlitate the City's recycling service.
Note: For 1999-2002, the monthly fee per contract is $1.85 per
household per month.
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REF S-115 TITLE: Cemetery Maintenance
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$600- resident ~ Suggested Fee: No change. For calendar year 2002, a 5%
$1,680- non-resident increase in the fee was approved.
Note: Total average unit revenue for maintenance of plots sold Note: During 2002, 71 plots were sold and there were 528 plots
during year 2002 was $691. The maintenance and lot fees are remaining available for sale at year-end.
credited to the cemetery perpetual care fund which will, in the
future, be used to care for the City's cemeteries in perpituity. On
9/30/03, its fund balance was $413,699.
REF S-116 TITLE: Cemetery Lot Sale
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$140 Suggested Fee: Increase fee from $140 to $150 to recover
costs.
Note: This fee is collected at the time of sale and is cxedited to
the cemetery perpetual care fund. Cost of land is based on
current per acre appraisal figure of $39,500 per Ordinance
#45-03 (effective for 2003).
REF S-117 TITLE: Interment Service
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$230 Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-118 TITLE: Monument Foundation Service
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$1.40 per square inch Suggested Fee: No change. 100% cost recovery on the
standard size foundation is $1.95/sq inch based on a unit cost of
$563 and a standard size of 288 sq inches. The City's cost
gradually decreases as larger foundations are ordered.
According to the Division of Grounds & Facilities, an increasing
number of individuals are ordering family markers to save costs.
Based on this trend, we feel the current fee of $1.40/sq inch will
_ recover costs.
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REF S-119 TITLE: Veteran's Marker Service
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
` No charge Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-120 TITLE: General Utility Street Usage
CURRENT FEE ~ RECOMMENDED FEE
Effective 1-1-00: Suggested Fee: No change. Revenues are based on lease
agreements.
$0-Electrical Franchise
$0-Gas Franchise Note 1: Revenue indudes wireless fees from Sprintcom for
per negotiated agreement-Cable & Wireless sites in the Avery Road Park and Dublin Sdoto Park, and from
AT&T for its water tower antennas.
Note 2: Ordinance #152-97 was passed during December 1997
and dictates application fees and use fees for occupying the
City's rights of way.
REF S-121 TITLE: Commercial Refuse Street Usage
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge. Suggested Fee: No change.
The MSI consultant suggested that the City explore the legality
and feasibility of a franchise with the commerdal refuse haulers.
One element of a franchise would be imposed on all existing
haulers. A second element would be for exclusivity where
hauler would pay more for being the only commercial hauler in
the City.
REF S-122 TITLE: Neighborhood Park Maintenance
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge Suggested Fee: No change.
The City acquired over 50 acres of neighborhood parkland
during 2002.
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REF S-123 TITLE: Parkway & Street Tree Maintenance
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
' No charge Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: The Division of Grounds & Faalifies reported for year
2002 there were 15,879 street trees and 794 median/parkway
trees.
REF S-124 TITLE: Business District Maintenance
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge Suggested Fee: No change.
The MSI Consultant recommended creating an assessment
district to provide Old Dublin with a financing mechanism to
manage the quality of its environment. This would be similar to
what the management company perfonns for Dublin village
Center and includes in its rental charges.
REF S-125 TITLE: Street Lighting
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge Suggested Fee: No change.
(The MSI Consultant suggested establishing an assessment so On December 31, 2002, the City owned 1,226 street lights and
that those who do not have street lighting are not paying taxes 22 separate school flashers. The City also leases street lighting
to support those who do. However, the majority, if not all street from American Electric Power. Those street lights are on private
lights, benefit the general public. If street lights were added to property and are not serviced by the City. Hours of lighting are
subdivisions, staff would recommend the use of assessments be from dusk to dawn, approximately 4,000 hours per annum.
evaluated.)
REF S-126 TITLE: Street Sweeping
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge [However, if a spilled load Gean-up is necessary, the Suggested Fee: No change.
City will invoice at a rate of $49/hr in accordance with the
approved fee for S-127.] Note: Ordinance #28-98, passed on May 4, 1998, amends
Chapter 97 of the Codified Ordinances and establishes penalties
for placing mud and other debris in the road and enables the
City to charge for clean-up when not completed in a timely
manner by the contractor/developer, or other responsible party.
The Division of Streets & Utilities is working in cooperation with
the Division of Building Standards to hold contractors to the
City's standards-
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2002
REF S-127 TITLE: Spilled Load Clean-Up
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$49/hr plus costs Suggested Fee: No change. Many of the spilled load Gean-ups
are not billable.
Note: During 2002, all hours were non-billable, according to the
Division of Streets & Utilities.
REF S-128 TITLE: Damaged Property Repair
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$49/hr plus costs Suggested Fee: No change. Most damages are not billable.
Damages include property damage, sod damage, and sign
damage. The current fee of $49/hr plus costs recovers the costs
Note: The City's Risk Manager pursues damages through the for billable damages.
City's insurance company when the damage is caused by a third
party and is greater than $500. The Risk Manager reported
property damages in the amount of $3,247 for 2002 (hydrants,
light poles, signs).
REF S-130 TITLE: Street/Traffic Sign Service
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$45/hr plus costs Suggested Fee: No change. For calendar year 2002, the fee
(Plus $45/hr for installation if needed) was increased from $35/hr plus cost of materials to $40/hr plus
cost of materials. The installation fee was also increased from
$35 to $40/hr.
REF S-132 TITLE: Garage Sale Permits
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$2/permit plus $1/sign, to a maximum of 3 signs Suggested Fee: Increase fee to $5/permit plus $1/sign, to a
maximum of three signs. The unit cost of providing this service
is approximately $10.75. The maximum current fee for this
service is $5. In order to recover a higher percentage of the
cost to provide this service, we are recommending this increase.
_ The maximum fee would increase to $8.
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REF S-133 TITLE: Contractor Registration
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$50/yr (flat fee) -contractor/sub-contractors or general Suggested Fee: No change. This fee was modified for plendar
contractors year 2003 to a flat fee.
REF S-134 TITLE: Returned Check (NSF) Processing
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$10 when the ched< has been deposited twice and is still NSF. Suggested Fee: No change. Units of service indude
The party must redeem the check in person. [The City's fee non-billable retums as well as billable retums. The current fee
includes reimbursement of a nominal fee charged to the City by covers the per unit cost.
the bank for an NSF return.)
REF S-135 TITLE: Tree Information Service
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: The Division of Grounds & Fadlities reported that during
2002 there were approximately 539 phone inquiries and 89 field
visits.
REF S-136 TITLE: Chamber of Commerce Building Rental
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$16,000 annually for the Chamber Building (the lease is for 20 Suggested Fee: Rent in accordance with the existing
years with no rent adjustment during the lease term) agreement. The rent is not based on market value.
Note: Additionally, the City has rental agreements for its Jenmar
Court and Post Road properties, property in downtown Dublin,
and agreements with Sprintcom and AT&T for antenna space.
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REF S-137 TITLE: Document Printing and Copying
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$.25/pg-copy Suggested Fee: $.25 per page as allowable by Ohio Law; bid
$1.50-City map/blue print specs, code books, maps and blueprints charged at the actual
$20-Code Book cost of the copies.
(bid documents at actual cost of reproduction]
Note: Ohio Law allows what it calls "reasonable" copying
charges, which generally have been interpreted by courts to
mean the actual cost of the copies (void of any labor charges).
REF S-139 TITLE: Firearm Permit
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$60 Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: during 1996, Sportmart, the only dealer currently in
Dublin, stopped selling guns. There were no units of service
from 1997 through 2002.
REF S-140 TITLE: Vacation House Watch
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-141 TITLE: Peddlers/Solicitors Permit
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$50/month Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: On June 17, 2002, the US Supreme Court released a
decision that significantly hinders the ability of municipalities to
regulate door-to-door canvassers. City Council approved
Ordinance 112-02, on October 7, 2002, to comply with the
Supreme Court case. One significant change is the requirement
for a background check prior to issuance of the permit. Those
checks can be completed and famished to the City by any law
enforcement authority.
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REF S-142 TITLE: R-O-W Solicitation Permit
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: During 2002, the Code Enforcement Officer issued 10
group fundraising permits for various charities.
REF S-143 TITLE: Block Party Permit
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge. The City offers an annual block party package to Suggested Fee: No change.
recognized avic associations. Each civic association can
reserve the package, free of charge, once a year. Additional Note 1: "Unit cost" is for processing costs only and does not
reservations cost $50 per package. The package inGudes four include labor costs associated with set-up of blockades.
10 X 10 tents, eight tables, fifty chairs, PA system, sandwich Note 2: During 2002, 5 permits were issued through the Code
boards, and trash cans. Enforcement Officer and 32 block party packages issued
through Community Relations.
Note 3: Payments were collected from 4 groups because they
were second rentals or because they were not a registered civic
assocation. Collections are made by the Division of Community
Relations.
REF S-145 TITLE: Fire Hydrant Permit
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$50-fee to be doubled if the City is required to pump the hydrant. Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: This fee is in addition to the fees charged by the City of
Columbus.
REF S-146 TITLE: Adult Diversion Program
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$160 (Rather than a percentage of recovery, City Council has
specified a fee structure to be adopted.)
Suggested Fee: No change. The Director of Court Services
contested any further incxease to this fee, citing that this service
provides help to defendants in the long run and should be
subsidized. The Finance Committee agreed to keep the current
fee.
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REF S-147 TITLE: Damaged Light Pole Repair
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$49/hr. plus the cost of any maintenance staff used to repair Suggested Fee: No change. The City's Risk Management
light poles, plus the actual cost of parts Spedalist is responsible for filing insurance daims to recover
costs incurred from damage to City light poles. He has been
Note: The unit cost indudes repair parts which vary by inddent. successful in recovering most costs. In 2002, the direct cost of
Most jobs indude the cost of the light pole, lamp, wire, and damages was $2,960 and that amount was recovered through
connector kit. the insured party's insurance company.
REF S-148 TITLE: Sanitary Sewer Inspection
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$90 (residential or commercial) Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-149 TITLE: Building Plan Revision-Residential
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$20 administrative fee plus an additional fee based on levels of Suggested Fee: No change. This fee was modified for 2003 to
review: amore prohibitive fee to discourage premature submittal of
plans.
$50-Building Division
$50-Planning Division
$50-Engineering Division
REF S-150 TITLE: Replacement Building Plans
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$30 administrative fee, plus actual cost of reprodudng plans Suggested Fee: No change. For 2003, the Chief Building
Official recommended a modification of procedure which made
the process more effident and reduced staff time in recertifying
the building plans. Requests for replacements are submitted to
the Building Division, and arrangements made by Building staff
to have the certified original plans copied.
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REF S-151 TITLE: Replacement Building Cards
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$20 Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-152 TITLE: Special Inspection- Gas Line Permit
CURRENT FEE ~ RECOMMENDED FEE
$70 Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-153 TITLE: Homeowner Improvements
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$50 Suggested Fee: No change. The Finance Committee chose not
to recommend a fee increase for 2003 and held the fee at a flat
$50.
Note: Previously, the service titles were "decks & small
accessory buildings" and "remodels & basement finishes." The
Division of Building Standards has re-assessed the description
of this service and has made modifications they feel are
appropriate.
REF S-154 TITLE: Fence Permit
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$40-residential Suggested Fee: No change.
$100-commercial
REF S-155 TITLE: PUD/Minor Revision
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$850 Suggested Fee: No change. Historically, this fee has been
based on the fee established for PCD/Minor Revision (S-021).
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REF S-156 TITLE: Parking Lot Expansion/Alterations
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$480/lot or faality Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-157 TITLE: License Forfeiture
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$20 (plus fee charged by the BMV) Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-158 TITLE: Interstate Compact
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$20 Suggested Fee: No change.
REF S-159 TITLE: DCRC-Babysitting Service
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$2 for the first hour, plus a fifty cent fee for each additional 15 (50% on an aggregate basis for recreation programs)
minutes, up to a two hour maximum
Suggested Fee: No change. In past years, the Finance
(A token system is in place. No cash transactions are made in Committee hasn't recommended increases in fees for
the babysitting room.) babysitGng service as this is something they feel is important to
provide to DCRC users at a reduced cost.
Note: Number of children served during 2002 was reportedly
14,576 toddlers and 2,484 infants.
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REF S-160 TITLE: DCRC-Rental
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
' See listing per fee ordinance Suggested fee: No change.
Note: The existing fee ordinance does not address the rental of
[Note: Some fees have been waived for Dublin City Schools i.e. the teen lounge. Although there is tittle demand for renting this
After Prom celebration.] space, the DCRC would like a fee on the books. The Teen Rec
Advisory Committee requested the teen game room and the
• lounge spaces be flip-flopped leaving the teen lounge in the
smaller space. We added the teen lounge to the rental schedule
and increased the teen game room rental to reflect the fees
charged for the senior lounge.
REF S-161 TITLE: Community Recreation Center Passes
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
Ordinance #127-01 increased fees for annual passholders to the Suggested Fee: Incxease fees by 5% effective 7-1-04. We
DCRC effective July 1, 2002. See appendix in the current fee recommend the DCRC staff continue to monitor operating costs
ordinance for complete fee schedule. to keep them consistent or work towards their reduction.
Notes:
[Note: Annual building depreciation and annual debt service 1. Daily passes sold during 2002 totaled 51,708; season passes
interest costs are excluded per City Council action.] totaled 9,515; attendance for 2002 totaled 474,427.
2. We recommend a revaluation of corporate pass terms for
economic development purposes.
REF S-162 TITLE: Engineering Reinspection Service
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$100 Suggested Fee: No change. This fee was established as a
prohibitive measure and does not reflect the actual cost of the
service.
REF S-163 TITLE: HVAC Inspection/Permit-Residential
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$30 minimum fee for areas up to and including 1,000 sq. ft., plus Suggested Fee: No change. This fee was increased for 2003
$20 for each 500 sq. ft. or fraction thereof in excess of 1,000 sq. which has increased cost recovery.
ft.
_ Note: 563 permits were issued during 2002. Each new house is
issued an HVAC permit.
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REF S-164 TITLE: Electrical Inspection/Permit-Res'I
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$30 temporary service Suggested Fee: Increase the minimum fee from $30 to $40 for
each of the various types of 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
REF S-165 TITLE: Temporary Structure Permit
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$70 Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: The Division of Building Standards is not tracking units of
service. The Fire Department issues the tent permit and the
City's Inspectors are inspecting under their permits (commercial
tents).
REF S-167 TITLE: Tree Removal Permit
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
No charge Suggested Fee: No change. City Council recommended there
be no charge for the permit.
Note: Permitting requires review of tree preservation plans and
tree surveys as well as site inspections before and after
construction. Currently, the Division of Planning is charging
$100 per caliper inch for replacement. In 2002, $56,600 was
collected for tree replacement.
REF S-168 TITLE: Planning Reinspection Fee
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$100 _ Suggested Fee: No change. This fee was established as a
prohibitive measure and does not reflect the actual cost of the
service.
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REF S-169 TITLE: Sexually Oriented Business License
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
Ordinance #67-99 established anon-refundable administrative Suggested Fee: No change. City Council passed this
processing fee of $100 Ordinance on June 21, 1999. To~late, there have not been any
units of service reported. Should there ever be any service
delivery reported with regard to this service, work time
allocations for staff will be established.
REF S-170 TITLE: Gasoline Surcharge
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$.07 per gallon [administrative fee] Suggested Fee: No change.
Note: The total units of gasoline includes the City usage.
Note: As of May 16, 2003 the City's cost of gasoline is
$1.155/gallon for 87 octane unleaded, and $1.109/gallon for
premium low sulfur diesel (on-road).
REF S-171 TITLE: Community Hall Rental
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
See the Appendix to the fee ordinance Suggested Fee: No change. A history of service delivery
should be established and then a re-review of the fee schedule
can be made as necessary.
Notes:
1. For year 2002, the DCRC reported total use of the Community
Hall of 4,395 hours including rentals, City uses, and DCRC
uses. The facility was used 321 days of 356 days available.
REF S-172 TITLE: Theater Rental
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
See the Appendix in the fee ordinance Suggested Fee: No change. DCRC staff continue to explore
new and different programming (and marketing) for this venue
that is of interest to the community.
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REF S-173 TITLE: Special Telecommunicatio ROW Permit
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$630 Suggested Fee: No change. The fee was increased to $630
from $500 for calendar year 2002. This service has had Limited
service delivery, and it is felt that prior to a fee adjustment, a
history of working with the service should be completed.
Note: There were no units of service reported during 2002.
REF S-174 TITLE: Gen. Telecommunication ROW Permit
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$1,150 Suggested Fee: No change. The fee was increased from
$1,000 to $1,150 for calendar year 2002.
[A general utility permit is also available at no fee to those
traditional monopoly providers of essential services.) Note: During 2002, Fibertech and Woridcom received permits.
REF S-175 TITLE: PLR/Minor Revision
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
$850 (same as a PUD/Minor Revision) Suggested Fee: No change. Fee is consistent with other minor
revisions completed by the Division of Planning.
REF S-176 TITLE: HVAC Inspection/Permit-Comm'1
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
New or Additions-$30 minimum fee plus $20 per 1,000 sq. ft. or Suggested Fee: No change. Fees vary on the size of the
portion thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. projects.
Alerations-$30 minimum fee plus $10 per 1,000 sq. ft. or portion
thereof over 1,000 sq. ft.
REF S-177 TITLE: Electrical Inspection/Permit-Comm'I
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
- Temporary Service-$60 (plus 3% State surcharge) Suggested Fee: No change.
- New Construction/Alteration or 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-$30 minimum fee, plus $20 each 1,000
sq. ft. or fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. (plus 3% State
surcharge)
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REF S-179 TITLE: Preschool Camps
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
Fees vary with each program and are published in three (50% on an aggregate basis for recreation programs)
seasonal program brochures. Fees are structured to recover, on
an aggregate basis, 50% while recognizing that some programs Suggested Fee: No change.
may be somewhat less than that for certain reasons and some
more than that.
Typical 2002 resident fees (see program brochure for complete
listingj:
$60-My First Camp (1/2 day for 5 days, t-shirts & drinks
provided)
$65-Junior Kidzone (5 day program, t-shirts & drinks provided)
REF S-180 TITLE: Youth Camps
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
Fees vary with each program and are published in three (50% on an aggregate basis for recreation programs)
seasonal program brochures. Fees are structured to recover, on
an aggregate basis, 50% while recognizing that some programs Suggested Fee: No change.
may be somewhat less than that for certain reasons and some
than that.
Typical 2002/2003 resident fees range from $25/day for Spring
Break Camp to $125 fora 9 week Kidzone program. M
additional fee is charged for field trips. [See recreation program
brochure for complete listing.]
REF S-181 TITLE: Teen Camps
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
Fees vary with each program and are published in three (50% on an aggregate basis for recreation programs)
seasonal program brochures. Fees are structured to recover, on
an aggregate basis, 50% while recognizing that some programs Suggested Fee: No change.
may be somewhat less than that for certain reasons and some
more than that.
Typigl 2002 resident fees [see program brochure for complete
listing]:
$85-Explorer's Camp '
$400-Camp Project L.E.E.D.
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REF S-182 TITLE: Special Needs Camps
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
Fees vary with each program and are published in three (50% on an aggregate basis for recreation programs)
seasonal program brochures. Fees are structured to recover, on
an aggregate basis, 50% while recognizing that some programs Suggested Fee: No change.
may be somewhat less than that for certain resons and some
than that.
Typica12002 residents fees [see program brochure fora
complete listing]:
$150-Camp Ability
$150-Vocation Vacation Camp
REF S-183 TITLE: Special Needs Programs
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
Fees vary with each program and are published in three (50% on an aggregate basis for recreation programs)
seasonal program brochures. Fees are structured to recover, on
an aggregate basis, 50% while recognizing that some programs Suggested Fee: No change.
may be somewhat less than that for certain reasons and some
more than that.
Typigl 2001 resident fees [see program brochure for complete
listing]:
$15 to $34 depending on activities-Weekender Fun
$22-Camp Ability (4 Saturday sessions)
REF S-184 TITLE: Theater Classes & Camps
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
Fees vary with each program and are published in three (50% on an aggregate basis for recreation programs)
seasonal program brochures. Fees are structured to recover, on
an aggregate basis, 50% while recognizing that some programs Suggested Fee: No change. Theater Gasses and camps are a
may be somewhat less than that for certain reasons and some relatively new program to the DCRC. A history of service
more than that. delivery should be established and then a re-review of the fee
schedule can be made as necessary.
Typical 2002 resident fees [see program brochure for complete
listing]: Note: Beginning with Spring/Summer 1999 registration, a 10%
discount applies to all programs held at the DCRC for current
$165-Dublin Acting Company Camp (one week session with members of the fatality.
finale production)
$70-Columbus Children's Theater Drama Camp (one week
session)
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REF S-185 TITLE: Fitness/Wellness Classes
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
' Fees vary with each program and are published in three (50% on an aggregate basis for recreation programs)
seasonal program brochures. Fees are structured to recover, on
an aggregate basis, 50% while recognizing that some programs Suggested Fee: No change in current fee structure.
may be somewhat less than that for certain reasons and some
more than that. Note: Class sizes and participation have a lot to do with the
higher level of cost recovery for these programs since most
Typical 2003 DCRC Pass Holder Fees: Gass instructors are paid by the Gass and not by the participant.
$50- Land and Water Aerobics Passes (20 Gass pass)
$5-Trial Pass (Aerobics) / $7-Trial Pass (Spinning)
[See brochure for variety of package options and detail of
Gasses and fees.]
REF S-186 TITLE: Court-Ordered Education Program
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
This is a relatively new program. Two Court employees have Suggested Fee: No change. When course becomes
been certified to conduct training. Each training group will be established and service delivery can be better evaluated, the fee
comprised of 10-20 members with sessions running 6-8 hrs total can be re-visited.
over a course of a few weeks.
Note: There were six participants in this program during 2002.
$50/program -City Residents [plus workbook fee of about $15]
$60/program -Others [plus workbook fee of about $15]
REF S-187 TITLE: Planning Pre-Submittal Meeting
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
There have been approximately 104 pre-submittal meetings Suggested Fee: No change. The Division of Planning believes
since mid-1998. No fees have been collected for this service. these meetings are very important to a smooth application
process, and are very beneficial to both the developer/builder
team and the City's permit review team in diverting problems
later in the project.
REF S-188 TITLE: Architectural Diversity Appeal
CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
N/A -new service Suggested Fee: Actual Cost of the outside architectural review.
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10 service fees suaQested for review:
S-004 Flood Plain Development Review
S-029 Preliminary Plat Review
S-037 Building Permit Application-Residential Plan Review
S-044 Building Inspection-Commercial
5-067 Police False Alarm
S-068 Impounded/Abandoned Vehicle Release
S-116 Cemetery Lot Sale
S-132 Garage Sale Permit
5-161 Community Recreation Center Passes ~a 5% increase to be effective on 7-1-O4J
S-164 Electrical Inspection/Permit -Residential
New services requested for addition to the list:
S-188 Architectural Diversity Appeal (Division of Planning)
Other miscellaneous modifications requested:
S-160 Community Recreation Center (DCRC) -Rental Rates
~OCRCstaffrequested a fee be added to the Ordinance for the yenta/ ofthe Teen Lounge. The Teen
Recreation Advisory Committee requested the Game Room, and the Teen Lounge spaces be swapped.
This wi//provide a bigger Game Room and a sma//er Teen Lounge.J