Item P4BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: October 17, 2007 Division: Growth Management
Bulk Item: Yes _ No X Department:
Staff Contact: Andrew O. Trivette
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a resolution to replace the current fee schedule for the
Building Department.
ITEM BACKGROUND: On September 21, 2007 the BOCC adopted the Monroe County operating
budget for the 2008 fiscal year. At this hearing the County Administrator proposed a plan to begin
restoring reserve funds. One component of this plan was addressing revenue streams which are
woefully outdated and inadequate. This new fee structure is aimed at updating one such revenue
stream placing the cost of service on the applicant rather than the tax payers at large.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
Approval of resolution 073-2003
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval
TOTAL COST: 0.00 BUDGETED: Yes No X
COST TO COUNTY: 0.00 SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes X No _ AMOUNT PER MONTH N/A Year _$3,364,965_
APPROVED BY: County Atty X OMB/Purchasing Risk Management
DOCUMENTATION: Included X Not Required
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM #
Revised 1 1/06
MEMORANDUM
MONROE COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION
We strive to be caring, professional and fair
To: Thomas J. Willi, County Administrator
From: Andrew Omer Trivette
Growth Management Division Director
Date: October 2, 2007
RE: New Fee Schedules for the Building, Planning and Environmental Resources and Code
Enforcement Departments
The intention of this memo is to establish three revised fee schedules for the Growth Management Division
to help balance expenses and revenues reducing funding required from ad -valorem tax revenues.
This budget year presented new and difficult challenges for the Division of Growth Management. The
required reduction of budget items coupled with the creation of a new fund for the Building Department
placed additional fiscal responsibility on the Division as a whole. In an effort to address not only the expense
side of the ledger but also the revenue streams, the Division has reviewed and revised the two resolutions
(Planning and Building Departments) and the cost recovery strategy for Code Enforcement which establishes
the fee structure utilized to offset the cost of providing service.
These suggested fee increases represent the costs associated with providing the service. It is our intention to
assess these fees to those customers using the service rather than the tax payers at large. This fee increase will
result in a greatly reduced dependence on ad -valorem taxes and will help to maintain our current level of
service to the community.
Total Approximate Additional Revenue Anticipated: $2,449,502.00
Below is a chart which details the anticipated benefit of our recommended fee changes.
Please find below a general explanation of the revision process for each of the three departments and a
synopsis of the proposed changes.
Building Department
Joe Paskalik, Building Official
The fee structure for the Building Department is established in resolution 073-2003. This resolution creates
the fees associated with the review, inspection and issuance of building permits, ROGO & NROGO
applications and other services of the Building Department such as flood plain inspections. This resolution is
unique in that it also sets the fees associated with the work performed by agencies not in the Building
Department for review, inspection and approval of building permits. These agencies include the Planning &
Environmental Resources Department, the Engineering Division, Code Enforcement Department and the
Fire Marshal's Office.
The Building Department has submitted the revised resolution as an interim solution while they conduct a
more in depth study of fees which will result in a more comprehensive fee revision in the future. This
interim solution is based on a review of fee structures for similar services in other localities in South Florida.
This is not the case for those fees assessed in this resolution for services by the Planning and Environmental
Resources Department, the Engineering Division, Code Enforcement Department or the Fire Marshal's
Office. These fees are based on actual costs to perform the service including loaded salaries for the
individuals required.
The bulk of the revisions for this resolution surround the increase of existing fees to reflect the cost for
Monroe County to perform the review, inspection and approval of the application. One driving factor
behind a partial fee revision for the Building Department is the new separation of funds within Growth
Management. Conforming to Florida Statute 553.80 (7) the Building Department shall have a separate fund
from the remainder of the Division to guarantee that monies are spent in accordance with state law. This
separation has placed additional emphasis on services rendered by other departments and divisions to the
Building Department. Many of the new fees are related to recouping the costs associated with those services.
Approximate Additional Revenue Anticipated: $521,340.00
Planning & Environmental Resources Department
Townley Schwab, Acting Director
The Planning & Environmental Resources fee schedule was last updated in 2005 based on a methodology
devised by the then Director of the Growth Management Division. This methodology is based on direct and
indirect cost recovery for providing the service. This allows the department to average time spent on a
particular type of service by each employee involved and set a cost which is reflective of both salary and
benefits required to complete the task.
The Department under the direction of Aref Joulani completed a new review of the fee schedule and
adjusted fees based on increased product and service as well as staff salary increases. Some fees when
reviewed in this manner were adjusted down based on more accurate time assessments by staff completing
the work.
The Department has also added some fees which were previously not included in the fee schedule to recoup
costs associated with new services provided. These fees are based on estimated time to complete projections
by the staff which will be involved and are in part derived from the time required to perform like services.
Approximate Additional Revenue Anticipated: $355,046.00
Code Enforcement Department
Ronda Norman, Director
The Code Enforcement Department has also reviewed the incoming revenue for the department versus
expenditures and devised a new method of recouping the costs associated with achieving code compliance
throughout Monroe County. Code Enforcement is one of the busiest departments in the Division with only
seven (7) inspectors and over 5,000 open cases.
Currently Code Enforcement has no method of recouping administrative costs and labor costs associated
with taking a case through the compliance process which often terminates at a hearing with the Special
Magistrate. The only administrative fee which is assessed at the hearing is the grossly underestimated cost for
legal services provided by the County Attorney's Office.
Using a similar methodology to that used by the Planning and Environmental Resources Department, we are
proposing an administrative fee be charged at the hearing for cases which receive a finding from the Special
Magistrate. This new fee will recoup such costs as the Special Magistrate's time, staff time, administrative
costs and legal fees required to bring the case forward for compliance. If compliance is achieved without a
hearing, the desired option, no additional fee will be charged.
Each inspector will be required to keep billable hours associated with each case for each member of the
Code Enforcement team. These billable hours will be assessed at the hearing after a finding is rendered and
shall be due with an acceptable time frame paid to Monroe County at any of our Building Department
locations. This method of recouping costs associated with code compliance is the prescribed methodology
according to Florida Statute 162.07(2) & 162.09.
We are not required to adopt a resolution to an ordinance due to section 6.3-5 of Monroe County Code
which reads in part:
If Monroe County prevails m prosecuting a case before the special master, it shall he entitled to
recover all costs incurred in prosecuting the case and such costs may he included in the lien
authorized under F.S. § 162. 09(3), or section 6.3-7 ofthis Code of Ordinances.
We are proposing that the fee be assessed separate from the lien or fine as this fee is not intended to be
punitive or a deterrent, but simply recovery of the costs to Monroe County for bringing the case to
compliance. If this fee continues to go uncollected the citizenry of Monroe County will continue to fund
code compliance for those individuals who are in violation of Monroe County Code.
Approximate Additional Revenue Anticipated: $1,573,116.00
Packet Contents:
Proposed Planning and Environmental Resources Fee Resolution
Planning and Environmental Resources Fee Resolution 389-2005
Proposed Building Fees Resolution
Building Fees Resolution 073-273
Memo from Code Enforcement Director Norman with attachments
Planning and Environmental Resources Fee Spreadsheet
Memo from Michelle Lee regarding Fire Marshall and Engineering Fees
RESOLUTION NO. -2007
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE BUILDING
DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE TO MORE
EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENT THE RECOVERY OF
THE TRUE COSTS OF PROVIDING THE SERVICES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE BUILDING PERMITTING
AND INSPECTION SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL OF INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners wish to provide the citizens of the
County with the best possible service in the most cost effective and reasonable manner; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the public to charge the true cost for such services, thereby
placing the burden of such costs directly upon those persons deriving the benefit from the services; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Growth Management has demonstrated that the existing fee schedule does
not reflect the true cost of providing the services to the persons requesting the Building Department
services; and
WHEREAS, the Board heard testimony and evidence presented as to the appropriate fee schedule; and
WHEREAS, the Board concurs with the conclusions and findings of the Growth Management Director;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The following building permit fees are hereby established:
(A) Building Application Fees:
1. New commercial buildings
1500.00
2. New duplex or multi -family buildings
1500.00
3. New conventional single family home
750.00
4. New modular single family home
500.00
5. New replacement mobile home
52.00
6. All over the counter permits and signs
52.00
7. Residential repairs/remodel (less than $10,000)
52.00
8. Residential repairs/remodel ($10,000 or more)
100.00
9. Commercial repairs/remodel (less than $10,000)
52.00
10. Commercial repairs/remodel ($10,000 or more)
200.00
11. Construction of seawall, riprap, dredge and fill, dock, or any combination thereof
80.00
12. After the fact permits
502.00
[lf the application is approved, the fee shall be deducted from any other amount which may be due and owing under the other terms of this subsection.]
(B) Building Permit Fees:
1. Minimum Fee 50.00
2. Buildings (including balconies, additions, gauges, enclosures and accessory buildings):
a. For each 100 square feet of enclosed area or fractional part thereof 30.00
3.Structures other than buildings & misc. construction (Unless specified herein):
a. For each $1000.00 of cost or fractional parts thereof 30.00
b. Seal coating/painting (for each $1000.00 of cost or fraction part thereof) 20.00
c. Cabinets & Vanities 50.00
4.Sewer Treatment Plants (physical plant with lift station):
[For all additional items refer to applicable sections herein]
5. All flat work and decks on grade outdoor & indoor (concrete, asphalt, wood, tile, carpet etc.):
a. For each 1000 square feet or fractional part thereof
6.Fences and retaining walls:
a. For each 100 lineal feet or fractional part thereof
7.Roofing (including repairs and new roofs):
see (B) 3a above
25.00
50.00
a. For each 100 square feet or fractional part thereof
5.00
b. Waterproofing
50.00
8.Swimming pools:
a. Residential
150.00
b. Commercial
250.00
c. Spas/hot tub (up to 12' diameter)
75.00
[For all additional items refer to applicable sections herein]
9.Cisterns:
a. Residential 100.00
b. Commercial (non -potable water only):
i. For each 1000-gallon capacity or fractional part thereof 10.00
c. Minimum Fee 150.00
10. Mobile Home Installation:
a. Tie downs, blocking, sewer connection, water connection, and electrical
b. Connection 150.00
c. Tie downs, inspection for insurance purposes only - 75.00
[For all additional items refer to applicable sections herein]
11. Temporary Trailer (Construction andior Sales):
a. Annual Fee (each) 200.00
12. Temporary Tents 50.00
13. Tanks:
a. For each 1000-gallon capacity or fractional part thereof 7.00
b. Minimum Fee (each tank) 75.00
[For all additional items refer to applicable sections herein]
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14. Moving building 200.00
15. Demolition:
a. For each 1000 square feet or fractional part thereof 50.00
16. Seawalls and riprap:
a. For each 50 lineal feet or fractional part thereof 25.00
b. Inspection 80.00
17. Docks:
a. For each 100 square feet of flat area or fractional part thereof 25.00
b. Inspection 80.00
c. With piling (each pile) 15.00
d. With boat davit (each davit) 20.00
e. With retaining wall priced as fence
18. Excavation:
a. Borrow pits, canals, etc:
i. Annual Fee: 500.00
ii. Inspection 80.00
iii. Boat slips, ramps, miscellaneous minor excavations:
(a) For first 100 cubic yards or fractional part thereof 50.00
(b) For each additional 100 cubic yards or fractional part thereof 15.00
(c) Inspection 80.00
19. Filling (On land and/or water):
a. For each 100 cubic yards or fractional part thereof 15.00
b. Inspection Fee 80.00
20. Land Clearing:
a. Removal or trimming of invasive exotics
b. Major pruning or removal of non-invasive exotics and natives:
i. Inspection fee, when necessary
ii. First acre or fractional part thereof
iii. For each additional acre
21. Awnings and removable canopies:
a. For each 100 square feet or fractional part thereof
No Fee
35.00
35.00
6.00
25.00
22. Hurricane Shutters:
a. Retrofit or New Construction No Fee
23. Wood lattice and screening:
a. For each 100 square feet or fractional part thereof 15.00
24. Commercial kitchen vent hoods:
a. For each S 1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 30.00
[For all additional items refer to applicable sections herein]
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Signage:
a. Signs (New):
i. For each 50 square feet of sign face or fractional part thereof_
ii. Annual Re -inspection Fee (when applicable)
b. Signs (Modify, Repair, Repaint):
i. For each 50 square feet of sign face or fractional part thereof_
ii. Highway Billboards (Repair/Maintenance Only):
iii. For each 50 square feet of sign face or fractional part thereof_
iv. Annual Re -inspection Fee (when applicable)
[For all additional items refer to applicable sections herein]
(C) Electrical Permit Fees:
1.Minimum Fee
30.00
25.00
20.00
40.00
35.00
35.00
50.00
2.Site work: (Commercial)
a. For each $1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 30.00
3.Outlets:
a. General (receptacles, switches, lights, telephones, TV, etc.):
b. For each 100 square feet of enclosed area or fractional part thereof 10.00
c. Appliance outlets, each (including ceiling fans) 10.00
d. Exterior Area Lighting, each 10.00
4.Services:
a. Temporary:
50.00
b. Single Phase
i. 0 to 300 amp
50.00
ii. Over 300 amp to 400 amp
75.00
iii. Over 400 amp to 600 amp
100.00
iv. Over 600 amp
125.00
c. Three Phase
i. 0 to 300 amp
75.00
ii. Over 300 to 400 amp
100.00
iii. Over 400 to 600 amp
125.00
iv. Over 600 amp
200.00
[Sub Feeds to be charged by amps at the same rate as Service]
5.Motors:
a. 0 to 10 HP
50.00
b. Over 10 HP to 25 HP
c. Over 25 HP
100.00
125.00
6.Generators, Transformers, and Transfer Switches (each):
a. 0 to 25 KW
50.00
b. Over 25 KW to 50 KW
c. Over 50 KW
100.00
125.00
7.X-ray Machines (each):
150.00
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8.Welding Machines (each):
a. 0 to 25 amps (primary) 50.00
b. Over 25 amps to 50 amps 65.00
c. Over 50 amps 75.00
9.A/C (each):
a. Window or wall (If New Service Required) 20.00
b. Central System:
i. Up to 20 tons 50.00
ii. Over 20 tons 3.00/ton
c. Refrigeration:
i. Up to 20 tons 50.00
ii. Over 20 tons 3.00/ton
iii. Heat Pump (per unit) 50.00
10. Elevators, Commercial (each) 200.00
a. Elevators, Residential (each) 75.00
b. Dumbwaiters, wheelchair lifts or stair lifts (each) 75.00
Signage:
a. 1st sign connection
b. Each additional sign connection
50.00
15.00
12. Plug Mold and Track Lighting:
a. For each 100 lineal feet or fractional part thereof 50.00
13. Alarm Systems:
a. Low Voltage Systems Residential (each) 50.00
b. Commercial
i. For each $1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 20.00
14. Commercial kitchen vent hood motors see (C) 5 above
15. Repairs/ Remodeling (same as new work):
a. Minimum Fee 50.00
16. Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs: see (C) 4 & 5 above
17. Home Automation System:
a. For each $1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 20.00
18. Fiber Optic System:
a. For each $1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 20.00
19. Carnivals, Circuses, Road Shows and similar temporary installations:
a. Generators
b. Minimum Fee
20. Miscellaneous:
a. For each $1000.00 of cost or fractional part thereof
see (C) 6 above
200.00
20.00
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(D) Plumbing Permit Fees:
1.Minimum Fee 50.00
2.Fixtures (each):
a. Roughed in and set 15.00
3. Sewer:
a. Building interior lines and connection 50.00
b. Outside sanitary and storm lines (site work):
(a) For each $1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 50.00
4.Manholes (each): 50.00
5.Sewage Treatment Plant:
a. For each $1000 of cost or fractional part thereof for:
b. Collection System and Disposal Well 65.00
6. Water Piping:
a. Connection to supply system (each) 20.00
i. Connection (each) to any appliance or fixture 15.00
b. Irrigation system:
i. For each $1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 12.00
c. Fire protection system:
i. For each $1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 12.00
7.Water Mains and Distribution Lines:
a. For each $1000 of cost or fractional parts thereof 50.00
$.Swimming Pool:
a. Hook-up and site work (Residential) 50.00
b. Commercial 100.00
9. Wells (where applicable) each 25.00
10. Repairs/Remodeling:
a. Same as New Work ... Minimum Fee 50.00
11. Commercial kitchen vent hood (if plumbing required) 50.00
12. Miscellaneous:
a. For each $1000.00 of cost or fractional part thereof 25.00
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(E) Mechanical Permit Fees:
1.Minimum Fee
2.A/C Systems (excluding windows units)
a. Under 2 Ton
b. Over 2 Ton to less than 5 Ton
c. Over 5 Ton to less than 10 Ton
d. Over 10 Ton to less than 25 Ton _
e. Over 25 Ton to less than 50 Ton_
f. Over 50 Ton to less than 100 Ton-
g. Over 100 Ton
and refrigeration:
50.00
_ 50.00
65.00
85.00
115.00
155.00
250.00
300.00
3.Duct Work:
a. Per each drop (opening) 10.00
4.Commercial Kitchen Vent Hood 50.00
5.Heat Pump (per unit) 65.00
6.Miscellaneous:
a. For each $1000.00 of cost or fractional part thereof 20.00
(F) Fuel Gas Fees:
1.Service fee: 50.00
2.Fixtures, i.e.; range, dryer, water heater etc. (each) 15.00
(G) Building Plans Review Fees:
1.New, single family residential 100.00
2.Remodeling plans review single family residential 50.00
3.New, commercial and/or remodeling plans review 150.00
4.Revisions:
a. Major revision (complete re -design) 1000.00
b. Minor revisions 50.00
[Above fee increases 50.00 with each submission, not to exceed 500.00]
5.Lost plans re -review per page 5.00
a. Minimum fee 50.00
(H) Re -inspection Fees:
a. First re -inspection
b. Subsequent
50.00
100.00
(REMAINDER OF PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK)
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(1)
LDR and Non -building code site and plans review fees
.Planning and/or Environmental review:
a. Education fee
b. Biologist Review:
i. Compliance review for new development
(a) Single family and mobile homes
(b) Duplex, multi- family and commercial
(c) Other (accessory or clearing)
(d) Habitat Evaluation Index (HEI) evaluation
(e) Site Visit (other than final inspection)
ii. Compliance review for revision, remodel or expansion
(a) Single family and mobile homes
(b) Duplex, multi- family and commercial
(c) Other (accessory or clearing)
(d) Habitat Evaluation Index (HEI) evaluation
(e) Site Visit (other than final inspection)
(f) Miscellaneous per hour fee (research)
c. Planer Review:
i. Compliance review for new development
(a) Single family and mobile homes
(b) Duplex, multi- family and commercial
(c) Other (accessory or clearing)
(d) Site Visit (other than final inspection)
ii. Compliance review for revision, remodel or expansion
(a) Single family and mobile homes
(b) Duplex, multi- family and commercial
(c) Other (accessory or clearing)
(d) Site Visit (other than final inspection)
d. Miscellaneous per hour fee (research)
2.Flood Plain Management Review:
a. Flood Plain Manger Review _
10.00
_75.00
150.00
_60.00
260.00
130.00
_75.00
150.00
_60.00
260.00
130.00
60.00
_75.00
150.00
60.00
130.00
75.00
150.00
_60.00
130.00
60.00
140.00
3.Engineering Division Review:
a. County Engineer Review
i. Compliance Review 375.00
(a) Administrative Fee 229.00
(b) Site Inspection 375.00
b. Miscellaneous per hour fee (research) 94.00
4.Fire Safety Division
a. Fire Marshal Review
i. Compliance Review
(a) Structural & Site Plan 229.00
(i) Administrative Fee 52.00
(b) Inspections
(i) Structural & Site Plan 172.00
(ii) Sprinkler Systems & Fire Alarms 304.00
(iii)Administrative Fee 26.00
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(J) ROGO/NROGO and privatized plans compliance review application fees:
1.Single family residential, mobile home
2.Attached residential and commercial
(K) Miscellaneous Fees:
l .Transfer of a building permit upon change of ownership
2.Extension of permit fee (One per permit)
3.Education Fee
a. New Residential and/or Commercial
4.Flood Insurance Inspection and Compliance:
a. Program administration fee
b. Inspection Fee (Code Enforcement) _
c. Inspection upon Sale
200.00
400.00
200.00
250.00
$2.00 per permit issued
25.00
210.00
90.00
170.00
5.131asting Fees:
a. Monthly fee 50.00
b. Yearly fee:
i. User 600.00
ii. Blaster 100.00
6.Charge for copies priced per Section 119.07(1)(a), F.S.
7.Replacement permit card 25.00
8.Permit Renewal:
a. Minimum fee 500.00
[Fee is prorated to last approved inspection]
9.Change of contractor (After Permit Has Been Issued) 75.00
10. Technology & Document Processing Fee:
a. Total permit fee less than 500.00 3.00
b. Total permit fee greater than 500.00 20.00
11. Certificates of Occupancy/Certificates of Completion
a. Residential 100.00
b. Commercial 200.00
c. Emergency C.O.(without 24 hrs. processing) additional fee 75.00
d. Certificate of Completion _ _ 100.00
12. Post card permits min. 70.00
13. Contractor registration (Initial) 50.00
14. Review of shutter insurance affidavit 50.00
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Section 2. Any resolutions concerning such fee schedules and any inconsistent provisions of the
Monroe County Code are hereby repealed.
Section 3 This resolution shall take effect November 1, 2007.
Section 4. The Clerk of the Court is hereby directed to forward one (1) certified copy of this
Resolution to the Division of Growth Management.
PASSED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, held on the 17r" day of October, 2007.
Mayor Mario Di Gennaro
Mayor Pro Tern Dixie Spehar
Commissioner George Neugent
Commissioner Charles McCoy
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY:
Mayor/Chairperson
(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
DEPUTY CLERK
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RESOLUTION NO. n 7 3 -2003
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. = - r=
214-2002 PERTAINING TO THE BUILDING
DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE TO MORE o 1
EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENT THE TRUE COSTS OF = z -
PROVIDING THE SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH71
THE BUILDING PERMITTING AND INSPECTION
SYSTEM AND TO REPEAL RESOLUTION NO. 165- RCD
2000 [ENGINEER CONDUCTED INSPECTIONS)
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners wish to provide the citizens of the
County with the best possible service in the most cost effective and reasonable manner; and
WHEREAS, we find that it would be in the best interests of the general public to charge the true cost for
such services, thereby placing the burden of such costs directly upon those persons deriving the benefit;
and
WHEREAS, the Director of Growth Management has demonstrated that the existing fee schedule does
not reflect the true cost of providing the services to the persons requesting the Building Department
services; and
WHEREAS, after hearing testimony and evidence presented as to the appropriate fee schedule; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of the engineer conducted inspection program are no longer applicable; and
WHEREAS, we concur with the conclusions and findings of the Growth Management Director and adopt
them as our own; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. Resolution no: 214-2002 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Pursuant to Monroe County Code, the following building permit fees are hereby established:
(A) Building Application Fees:
1.
New commercial buildings
1500.00
2.
New duplex or multi -family buildings
3.
New conventional single family home
1500.00
4.
New modular single family home
750.00
5.
New replacement mobile home
500.00
6.
All over the counter permits and signs
52.00
7.
Residential repairs/remodel (less than $10,000)
52.00
8.
Residential repairs/remodel ($10,000 or more)
52.00
9.
Commercial repairs/remodel (less than $10,000)
100.00
I0.
Commercial repairs/remodel ($10,000 or more)
52.00
.200.00
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11. Construction of seawall, riprap, dredge and dill, dock, or any combination
thereof 80.00
12. After the fact permits 352.00
[If the application is approved, the fee shall be deducted from any other amount which
may be due and owing under the other terms of this subsection.]
(B) Building Permit Fees:
I. Minimum Fee
50.00
2. Buildings (including balconies, additions, garages, enclosures and accessory buildings):
For each 100 square feet of enclosed area or fractional part thereof 25.00
3. Structures other than Buildings & misc. construction (Unless specified herein):
For each $1000.00 of cost or fractional parts thereof 30.00
Seal coating/painting
For each $1000.00 of cost or fraction part thereof 20.00
Cabinets & Vanities (All) 50.00
4. State Approved Modular Homes: Basic Building Foundation (up to and including
Tie -beams) 350.00
For all "add-ons" as well as electrical, plumbing and mechanical permit fees,
refer to
f Applicable sections herein. Minimum fees shall apply to electrical and plumbing permits.
Mechanical fees shall relate to A/C.]
5. Sewer Treatment Plants: Physical Plant (with lift station) prices per par. (B) 3. above
[For collection system and disposal well permit fees; refer to "Plumbing" Section herein.
For electrical permit fees refer to "Electrical" Section herein.]
b. All flat work and decks on grade (Concrete, Asphalt, Wood, etc.), as well
as all floor coverings (tile, carpet etc.) For each 1000 square feet or fractional
part thereof 25.00
7. Fences and retaining walls (all types):
For each 100 lineal feet or fractional part thereof 25.00
8. Roofing (including repairs and new roofs):
For each 100 square feet or fractional part thereof 5.00
Waterproofing 50.00
9. Swimming pools:
Residential 150.00
Commercial 250.00
Spas/hot tub (up to 12' diameter) 75.00
[For all "ad ons" as well as electrical and plumbing permit fees refer to
applicable sections herein.]
[NOTE: "wading" pools (kiddy pools) i.e.: vinyl liner, no plumbing, no
electric and a maximum water depth of 18" no permit required if placed
on grade and fair market value is less than 5500.1
10. Cisterns:
Residential 100.00
Commercial (non -potable water only):
For each 1000-galIon capacity or fractional part thereof 10.00
Minimum Fee 150.00
11. Mobile Home Installation:
Tie downs, blocking, sewer connection, water connection, and electrical
Connection 150.00
Tie downs, inspection for insurance purposes only 75.00
[For all " add ons" refer to applicable sections herein.]
12. Temporary Trailer (Construction and/or Sales):
Annual Fee (each) 200.00
[NOTE: Removal required prior to issuance of project C.O.]
13. Tents:
(Temporary only-30 days) 50.00
14. Tanks (all types):
For each 1000-gallon capacity or fractional part thereof 7.00
Minimum Fee (each tank) 75.00
[For plumbing and electrical permit Fees, refer to applicable sections herein.]
15. Moving building 200.00
16. Demolition:
For each 1000 square feet or fractional part thereof
IT Seawalls and riprap:
For each 50 lineal feet or fractional part thereof 25.00
Inspection 80.00
18. Docks:
For each 100 square feet of flat area or fractional part thereof 25.00
Inspection 80.00
With piling (each pile) 15.00
With boat davit (each davit) 20.00
With retaining wall priced as fence
19. Excavation:
a. Borrow pits, canals, etc:
Annual Fee:
Inspection
500.00
80.00
Boat slips, ramps, miscellaneous minor excavations:
For first 100 cubic yards or fractional part thereof 50.00
For each additional 100 cubic yards or fractional part thereof 15.00
Inspection
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20. Filling (On land and/or water):
For each 100 cubic yards or fractional part thereof 15.00
Inspection Fee 80.00
[Note: If an application is made for a seawall, dock, excavation or filling as per
paragraphs B (18) — B (21) or any combination of this work where all the work
is to be done on one (1) lot, a single inspection fee of $80.00 will be charged.)
21. Land Clearing:
a.) Removal or trimming of invasive exotics: Melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquinerva),
Australian pine (spp. Casuarina), Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius),
Leatherleaf (Colubrinaasiatica), and Sapodilla (Manikara zapota) = North of
the Seven We Bridge No Fee
b.) Major pruning or removal of non-invasive exotics and natives:
Inspection fee, when necessary 35.00
First acre or fractional part thereof 35.00
For each additional acre 6.00
22. Awnings and removable canopies:
For each 100 square feet or fractional part thereof 25.00
23. Hurricane Shutters:
Retrofit or New Construction
No Fee
24. Wood lattice and screening:
For each 100 square feet or fractional part thereof 15.00
25. Commercial kitchen vent hoods:
For each $1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 30.00
[For plumbing, electrical and mechanical permit Fees refer to applicable
sections herein.]
26. Signage:
Signs (New):
For each 50 square feet of sign face or fractional part thereof 30.00
Annual Re -inspection Fee (when applicable) 25.00
Signs (Modify, Repair, Repaint):
For each 50 square feet of sign face or fractional part thereof 20.00
Highway Billboards (Repair/Maintenance Only): 40.00
For each 50 square feet of sign face or fractional part thereof 35,00
Annual Re -inspection Fee (when applicable) 35.00
[For electrical permit Fee refer to par. (C) 11.]
(C) Electrical Permit Fees:
Minimum Fee 50.00
2. Site work: (Commercial)
For each $1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 30.00
3. Outlets:
General (receptacles, switches, lights, telephones, TV, etc.):
For each 100 square feet of enclosed area or fractional part thereof 10.00
Appliance outlets, each (including ceiling fans) 10.00
Exterior Area Lighting, each 10.00
4. Services:
Temporary:
Single Phase
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0 to 300 amp 50.00
Over 300 amp to 400 amp 75.00
Over 400 amp to 600 amp 100.00
Over 600 amp 125.00
Three Phase
0 to 300 amp 75.00
Over 300 to 400 amp 1 Q0.00
Over 400 to 600 amp 125.00
Over 600 amp 200.00
[Sub Feeds to be charged by amps at the same rate as Service]
5. Motors:
0 to 10 HP 50.00
Over 10 HP to 25 HP 100.00
Over 25 HP 125.00
6. Generators, Transformers, and Transfer Switches (each):
0 to 25 KW 50.00
Over 25 KW to 50 KW 100.00
Over 50 KW 125.00
7. X-ray Machines (each): 150.00
8. Welding Machines (each):
0 to 25 amps (primary) 50.00
Over 25 amps to 50 amps 65.00
Over 50 amps 75.00
9. A/C (each):
Window or wall (If New Service Required) 20.00
Central System:
Up to 20 tons 50.00
Over 20 tons 3.00/ton
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Refrigeration:
Up to 20 tons 50.00
Over 20 tons 3.00/ton
Heat Pump (per unit) 50.00
10. Elevators, Commercial (each)
200.00
Elevators, Residential (each)
75.00
Dumbwaiters, wheelchair lifts or stair lifts (each)
75.00
11. Signage:
I" sign connection
50.00
Each additional sign connection
15.00
12. Plug Mold and Track Lighting:
For each 100 lineal feet or fractional part thereof
50.00
13. Alarm Systems:
Low Voltage Systems Residential (each) 50.00
Commercial
For each $1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 20.00
14. Commercial kitchen vent hood motors price per par. (C) 5
15. Repairs/ Remodeling:
Same as New Work
Minimum Fee
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16. Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs:
[NOTE: Shall be priced according to motor size(s) and dedicated feeder circuit (s).
See paragraphs (C) 4 & (C) 5 respectively.]
17. Home Automation System:
For each $1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 20.00
18. Fiber Optic System:
For each $1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 20.00
19. Carnivals, Circuses, Road Shows and similar temporary installations:
Generators: Price per (C) 6
Minimum Fee 200.00
Also refer to Chapter 12.1-24, Monroe County Code, regarding occupational
Licenses and Resolution 076-1986 regarding bonding requirements.
20. Miscellaneous:
(Any electrical work not included herein):
For each $1000.00 of cost or fractional part thereof 20.00
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(D) Plumbing Permit Fees:
1. Minimum Fee
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5.
Fixtures (each):
Roughed in and set
Sewer:
Building interior lines and connection
Outside sanitary and storm lines (site work):
For each S 1000 of cost or fractional part thereof
Manholes (each):
Sewage Treatment Plant:
For each $1000 of cost or fractional part thereof for:
Collection System and Disposal Well
6. Water Piping:
50.00
15.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
65.00
a. Connection to supply system (each) 20.00
b. Connection (each) to any appliance or fixture not covered by fixture
fees item no. 2 above 15.00
c. Irrigation system:
For each $1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 12.00
d. Fire protection system:
For each $ 1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 12.00
7. Water Mains and Distribution Lines:
For each V 000 of cost or fractional parts thereof 50.00
8. Swimming Pool No Fee
[NOTE: No Fee, unless additional site plumbing and/or potable water
hook-up is required.]
If required, then price as follows:
Hook-up and site work (Residential) 50.00
Commercial 100.00
9. Wells (where applicable) each 25.00
10. Repairs/Remodeling.-
Same as New Work... Minimum Fee 50.00
H. Commercial kitchen vent hood (if plumbing required) 50.00
12. Miscellaneous:
(tiny plumbing work not irtLiuded herein):
For each S 1000.00 of cost or fractional part thereof 25.00
(E) Mechanical Permit Fees:
1. Minimum Fee
50.00
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2. A/C Systems (excluding windows units) and refrigeration:
0 to 2 Ton 50.00
Over 2 Ton to 5 Ton 65.00
Over 5 Ton to 10 Ton 85.00
Over 10 Ton to 25 Ton 115.00
Over 25 Ton to 50 Ton 155.00
Over 50 Ton to 100 Ton 250.00
Over 100 Ton 300.00
3. Duct Work:
Per each drop (opening) 10.00
4. Commercial Kitchen Vent Hood 50.00
5. Heat Pump (per unit) SQ.00
6. Miscellaneous (any mechanical work not included herein):
For each $1000.00 of cost or fractional part thereof 20.00
(F) Fuel Gas Fees:
Service fee: 50.00
Fixtures, i.e.; range, dryer, water heater etc. (each) 15.00
(G) Building Plans Review Fees:
Building plans review fees must be charged for all significant new work and/or each
significant revision, as follows:
I . New, single family residential
2. Remodeling plans review single family residential
-..--3. Repeat plans review for total footprint change of new, single family
residence already reviewed
4. New, commercial and/or remodeling plans review
5. Revisions (Plans review) Plus appropriate fees first
subsequent_
(1) Re -inspection Fees:
When extra inspection trips are necessary due to any one of the following reasons,
a charge of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars shall be made for first and fifty ($50.00)
for each subsequent reinspection:
(1) Wrong address;
(2) Work not in accordance with plans and specifications;
(3) Rejected work resulting from faulty construction;
(4) Repairs or corrections not made when inspection is called;
(5) Work not ready for inspection when called,
100.00
50.00
200.00
150.00
50.00
100.00
(6) Permit not posted.
The payment of re -inspection fees shall be made before any further inspections
wilt be made for the person/entity owing it.
(1) LDR and Non -building code site and plans review fees:
l . H.E.I. evaluation review and site visit 125.00
2. Compliance review for new development without conditional
use approval:
Single family and mobile homes 75.00
Duplex, multi- family and commercial 150.00
[Any H.E.I. evaluation or site visit is not included.]
3. Compliance review for expansion of the footprint of existing structures, expansion
of impervious areas, and clearance of and/or reduction of habitat without conditional
use approval:
Single family and mobile home 40.00
Duplex, multi -family and commercial 80.00
[Any H.E.I. evaluation or site visit is not included.]
4. Floodplain regulations compliance 40.00
5. County Engineer stormwater management site plan review 50.00
[Not required for permits to be issued under conditional use approval.]
6. Fire Marshal site plan review 50.00
[Not required for permits to be issued under conditional use approval.]
7. Fire Marshal building plans review
50.00
8. Site visits not part of building inspection process (per visit) 50.00
[Not included as part of H.E.I. evaluation on (I) above.]
(.l) ROGO/NROGO and privatized plans compliance review application fees:
Any plans to be submitted for ROGO/NROGO projects (except for those adhered under
conditional use approval) and plans submitted under Chapter 553, Florida Statutes (Privatized
Plans Review) will be required to file an application for compliance review with non -building
technical codes and LDRs prior to processing of the building permit application. This up -front
compliance review is not required for permits to be issued under a conditional use approval.
Single family residential, mobile home 200.00
Attached residential and commercial 400.00
[Upon issuance of the permit, this fee will be deducted from any other amount
which may be due and owing under the other terms of thus section.]
(K) Miscellaneous Fees:
l . Transfer of a building permit upon change of ownership 200.00
2. Extension of permit fee (One per permit) 250.00
3. Education Fee $2.00 per permit issued
4. Flood Insurance Inspection and Compliance:
Program inspection fee 50.00
5. Blasting Fees:
Payment of a fee in an amount not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) per month
or six hundred dollars ($600.00) per year for a user permit and one hundred
dollars ($100.00) per year for a blaster permit.
6. Building permit records research request fees (per request) 25.00
Charge for copies priced per Section 119.07(1)(a), F.S.
7. Replacement permit card
25.00
8. Renewal of an expired ROGO permit or a permit for a major structure shall be based
on the percentage of completion and be subject to prorated fees with a minimum fee of
$500.00
Section 2. Resolution no. 165-2000 is hereby repealed.
Section 3. The Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to forward one (1) certified copy of this
Resolution to the Division of Growth Management.
PASSED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, held on the 19th day of February , 2003.
Mayor Dixie M. Spehar yes
Mayor ProTem Murray E. Nelson 3zPC
Commissioner Charles "Sonny" McCoy yes
c&,Xommissioner George Neugent yes
0gmmissioner David Rice23
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L. Kolhage Board of County Commissioners
Of Monroe County, Florida
By ..
Deputy Clerk 'Mayor/Chairmaw
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MEMORANDUM
MONROE COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION
We strive to be caring, professional and fair
To: Andrew O. Trivette
Growth Management Division Director n `izf
From: Ronda Norman �...
Code Enforcement Department Director
Date: October 2, 2007
RE: New Cost Recovery Procedure
Subject
An ordinance providing collection of adequate fees for services provided by the Code
Enforcement Department
Summary
With the adoption of FY08 Budget, the County is aggressively implementing cost
recovery approaches to providing government services. This philosophy ensures that
costs to provide services should be borne by those persons generating the necessity for
such services.
Authority
Per FS 162.07(2) and 162.09 and MCC 6.3-5, the Special Magistrate may impose actual
costs incurred in the enforcement of a code enforcement action.
Analysis
1. Per Florida Statute and the County Attorney's determination, costs can be recovered by
providing the Special Magistrate a detailed accounting of the costs expended on each
case.
Accordingly, we have developed a worksheet to track employees time spent on each case
(Exhibit A)
2. A change in the allocation of revenue to Code Enforcement through the collection of
After The Fact Permit fees generated by violations of working without a permit will also
be implemented. The customary administrative fee would be allocated to the building
department and the remaining percentage of the ATF fee would be allocated to the Code
Enforcement Department.
3. Additionally, an increase in fees for flood insurance inspections to more accurately
depict the cost of this service is needed. We estimate the actual cost to the County at
approximately $90.00 per inspection and we are currently charging $50.00.
Exhibit B provides a comparison between the current and proposed fee schedule. The
current cost of prosecution is $100. We have estimated the average time expended by
personnel for a case scheduled for hearing is closer to $1,100 per case. And, the
additional fees collected through after the fact permits could be as high as $350,000 per
year and the increase in flood insurance inspections would possibly generate an
additional $29,000 annually.
Anticipated Revenues
Per Exhibit B, additional revenues are anticipated at $1.5 M +/
Recommendation
Staff recommends adoption of this ordinance as it would constitute a reasonable
budgetary and policy decision as the fee increase reflects the realistic cost of providing
these services.
Exhibits
Case#
Cost of Prosecution
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MEMORANDUM
MONROE COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION
We strive to be caring, professional andfair
To: Andrew O. Trivette, Growth Management Director
From: Michelle Lee, Coordinator Budget & Personnel
Date: October 4, 2007
RE: Fees for Engineering and Fire Marshall Services
Based on information obtained from the Engineering and Fire Marshall Departments as
well as loaded salary information from OMB, I used the following rates to calculate the
proposed new fees:
Fire Marshall and Rescue Captain (averaged) hourly rate = $57.21
Fire Chief % hour rate = $52.27
Fire Administrative hourly rate = $36.34, and '/ hour rate = $18.17
Engineer hourly rate = $93.74
Construction Supervisor hourly rate = $44.68
Engineering Administrative hourly rate = $38.12
Proposed New Fees:
Engineering Division Review:
County Engineer Review
Compliance Review ($93.74 x 4) 375.00
Administrative Fee ($38.12 x 6) 229.00
Site Inspection ($93.74 x 4) 375.00
Miscellaneous per hour fee (research) ($93.74 x 1) 94.00
Fire Safety Division
Fire Marshal Review
Compliance Review
Structural & Site Plan ($57.21 x 4)
229.00
Administrative Fee ($52.27 x 1)
52.00
Inspections
Structural & Site Plan ($57.21 x 3)
172.00
Sprinkler Systems & Fire Alarms ($57.21 x 5 + $18.17)
304.00
Administrative Fee ($52.27 x .5)
26.00