Item O02
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: March 19,2008 Division: Growth Management
Bulk Item: Yes ~ No - Department:
Staff Contact: Andrew O. Trivette
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a resolution establishing a Code Compliance Fee for
each building permit issued by the Monroe County Building Department.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The nominal Code Compliance Fee of $11.00 per building permit will fund a position within the Code
Enforcement Department (Contractor Compliance Inspector) which will allow for a more efficient and
persistent enforcement of local and state contractor regulations within unincorporated Monroe County,
This proposal is endorsed by many of the local contractors and will prevent additional loss of revenues
to both Monroe County and our local certified and code compliant service providers.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: N/A
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A
ST AFF RECOMMENDATIONS: N/ A
TOT AL COST: $56,000 approx, BUDGETED: Yes - No -
COST TO COUNTY: N/A SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes ~ No - AMOUNT PER MONTH_ Year $58,036 approx,
APPROVED BY: County Atty ~ OMB/Purchasing _ Risk Management _
DOCUMENT A TION: Included X Not Required_
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM #
Revised 11/06
MEMORANDUM
MONROE COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION
We strive to be caring, professional andfair
To: Debbie Frederick, Acting County Administrator ~-~~,
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RE: Contractor Compliance Inspector
The intention of this memo is to request the creation of new position within the Code
Enforcement Department.
In recent months it has been brought to my attention that Monroe County is currently seeing an
increase in unlicensed contractor activity. This increase in illegality and the economic downturn
which has affected the construction industry in Monroe County is severely impacting our local
certified and code compliant contractors.
I suggest that the Monroe County Commission institute a nominal code compliance fee of $11.00
for each building permit issued by the Monroe County Building Department. This fee will
generate approximately $58,036.00 each year that it is collected. The fee and resultant revenue
will then be applied to the salary of a new code enforcement inspector with an annual salary,
including benefits, of approximately $56,000.00. This salary will be consistent with the other
five (5) remaining inspectors in the Department and is a pay grade 8. The additional $2,036.00
will be applied to cost allocation such as additional office supplies and equipment including fleet
demands.
This proposal is endorsed by many of the local contractors and will help prevent additional loss of
revenues to both Monroe County and our local certified and code compliant service providers.
This position will be charged with the job site inspection of required insurances and licenses as
well as general job site code compliance. The position will not be responsible for building code
compliance. The proposed position will compliment an already over burdened Code
Enforcement staff and allow for a more efficient and persistent enforcement of local and state
contractor regulations within unincorporated Monroe County.
The jurisdiction of the proposed position will be from Stock Island to Ocean Reef and mainland
Monroe County. The position will be based in the Marathon Government Center.
Please find attached a proposed job description, a new BOeC resolution establishing the code
compliance fee for each building permit issued by Monroe County and other supporting
documentation.
RESOLUTION NO. -2008
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.
420-2007 PERT AINING TO THE BUILDING
DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE TO MORE
EFFECTIVEL Y IMPLEMENT THE TRUE COSTS OF
PROVIDING THE SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH
THE BUILDING PERMITTING AND INSPECTION
SYSTEM.
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. 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 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
[If the application is approved. the fee shall be d~-duct~x1 from any other amount which may be due and owing under the other terms of this subsection.]
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(B) Building Permit Fees:
I. Minimum Fee 50.00
2, Buildings (including balconies. additions. garages. 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 $ I 000.00 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): see (B) 3a above
[For all additional items refer to applicable sections herein]
5, All flat work and decks on grade outdoor & indoor (concrete. asphalt. wood. tile. calpe! etc):
a, For each 1000 square feet or fractional part thereof 25.00
6.Fences and retaining walls:
a. For each 100 lineal feet or fractional part thereof 50.00
7.Roofing (including repairs and new roofs):
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. Spaslhot tub (up to 12' diameter) 75.00
[For all additional items refer to applicable sections herein]
9,Cistems:
a, Residential 100.00
b, Commercial (non-potable water only):
1. 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]
II. Temporary Trailer (Construction and/or Sales):
a, Annual Fee (each) 200,00
12, Temporary Tents 50.00
13. Tanks:
a. For each WOO-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:
1. Annual Fee: 500,00
11. 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 No Fee
b. Major pruning or removal of non-invasive exotics and natives:
i. Inspection fee, when necessary 35.00
ii, First acre or fractional part thereof 35.00
iii. For each additional acre 6,00
21, Awnings and removable canopies:
a, For each 100 square feet or fractional part thereof 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 $1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 30.00
[For all additional items refer to applicable sections herein]
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25. Signage:
a. Signs (New):
1. For each 50 square feet of sign face or fractional part thereof 30,00
ii. Annual Re-inspection Fee (when applicable) 25.00
b. Signs (Modify, Repair, Repaint):
1. For each 50 square feet of sign face or fractional part thereof 20,00
ii. Highway Billboards (Repair/Maintenance Only): 40.00
iii. For each 50 square feet of sign face or fractional part thereof 35,00
iv. Annual Re-inspection Fee (when applicable) 35.00
[For all additional items refer to applicable sections herein]
(C) Electrical Permit Fees:
LMinimum Fee 50.00
2.Site work: (Commercial)
a, For each $1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 30.00
3.0utlets:
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
1. o to 300 amp 50.00
ii, Over 300 amp to 400 amp 75.00
iii. Over 400 amp to 600 amp 100.00
i v. Over 600 amp 125.00
c. Three Phase
1. o to 300 amp 75,00
11. 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 1 00.00
c. Over 25 HP 125.00
6.Generators, Transformers, and Transfer Switches (each):
a, 0 to 25 KW 50,00
b. Over 25 KW to 50 KW 100.00
c, Over 50 KW 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:
1. Up to 20 tons 50,00
ii, Over 20 tons 3.00/ton
c, Refrigeration:
1. 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
11, Signage:
a. 15t sign connection 50.00
b, Each additional sign connection 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
1. 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 tractional 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 see (C) 6 above
b. Minimum Fee 200,00
20. Miscellaneous:
a. For each $1000.00 of cost or fractional part thereof 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
L Connection (each) to any appliance or fixture 15,00
b, Irrigation system:
L For each $1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 12,00
c, Fire protection system:
L 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
8,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:
I.Minimum Fee 50.00
2.A/C Systems (excluding windows units) and refrigeration:
a. Under 2 Ton 50.00
b. Over 2 Ton to less than 5 Ton 65,00
c. Over 5 Ton to less than 10 Ton 85.00
d, Over 10 Ton to less than 25 Ton 115.00
e. Over 25 Ton to less than 50 Ton 155.00
f Over 50 Ton to less than 100 Ton 250.00
g. Over 100 Ton 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:
l.Service fee: 50,00
2.Fixtures, i,e.; range, dryer, water heater etc, (each) 15.00
(G) Building Plans Review Fees:
I.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 50,00
b. Subsequent 1 00.00
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(1) LDR and Non-building code site and plans review fees
1.Planning and/or Environmental review:
a, Education fee 10.00
b, Biologist Review:
i. Compliance review for new development
(a) Single family and mobile homes 75.00
(b) Duplex, multi- family and commercial 150,00
(c) Other (accessory or clearing) 60,00
(d) Habitat Evaluation Index (HEI) evaluation 260,00
(e) Site Visit (other than final inspection) 130.00
ii. Compliance review for revision, remodel or expansion
(a) Single family and mobile homes 75.00
(b) Duplex, multi- family and commercial 150,00
(c) Other (accessory or clearing) 60.00
(d) Habitat Evaluation Index (HEI) evaluation 260,00
(e) Site Visit (other than final inspection) 130,00
(f) Miscellaneous per hour fee (research) 60,00
c. Planer Review:
i, Compliance review for new development
(a) Single family and mobile homes 75.00
(b) Duplex, multi- family and commercial 150,00
(c) Other (accessory or clearing) 60,00
(d) Site Visit (other than final inspection) 130.00
ii. Compliance review for revision, remodel or expansion
(a) Single family and mobile homes 75.00
(b) Duplex, multi- family and commercial 150.00
(c) Other (accessory or clearing) 60,00
(d) Site Visit (other than final inspection) 130,00
d. Miscellaneous per hour fee (research) 60,00
2.Flood Plain Management Review:
a. Flood Plain Manger Review 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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5.Code Enforcement Department
a, Code Compliance Fee 11,00
(applies to all permits)
(1) ROGO/NROGO and privatized plans compliance review application fees:
1 ,Single family residential, mobile home 200.00
2,Attached residential and commercial 400.00
(K) Miscellaneous Fees:
1 ,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
a, New Residential and/or Commercial 25.00
4,Flood Insurance Inspection and Compliance:
a. Program administration fee 210,00
b, Inspection Fee (Code Enforcement) 90.00
c, Inspection upon Sale 170,00
5.Blasting 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. Resolution no, 420-2007 is hereby rescinded.
Section 3 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 19th day of March, 2008.
Mayor Charles "Sonny" McCoy
Mayor Pro Tern Mario DiGennaro
Commissioner George Neugent
Commissioner Dixie Spehar
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY:
Mayor/Chairperson
(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNY L KOLHAGE, CLERK
By:
DEPUTY CLERK
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MONROE COUNTY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: INSPECTOR CODE ENFORCEMENT I Date: 2-25-08
Position Level: 8 I FLSA Status: NonExempt I Class Code: 8-1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Primary function is to receive, document and investigate violations of the Monroe County Code, Standard
Building Code and State and Federal Regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. *Investigate complaints of unlicensed and licensed contractor violations proactively and reactively.
2. * Performs research as required.
3. * Prepare, compose, and organize evidence.
4. * Attends Contractor Examining Board and Special Master hearings as required in order to prosecute
violators.
5. *Issue citations and/or notices of violations and Notices to Appear.
6. *Communicate with the public during investigations.
7. *Travels as required throughout area of responsibility.
8. * Investigate complaints of violations as needed.
* Indicates an "essential" job function.
The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work
perfoffi1ed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to
this job.
I Position Title: INSPECTOR, CODE ENFORCEMENT I Class Code: 8-1 I Position Level: 8 I
Education: Associate's De uired.
Ex erience: 2 to 3 ears.
Impact of Actions: Makes recommendations or decisions which usually affect the assigned department, but
may at times affect operations, services, individuals, or activities of others outside of the
aSSl ed de artment.
Complexity: Analytic: Work is non-standardized and widely varied requiring the interpretation and
application of a substantial variety of procedures, policies, and/or precedents used in
combination. Frequently, the application of multiple, technical activities is employed;
therefore, analytical ability and inductive thinking are required. Problem solving involves
identification and anal sis of diverse issues.
Decision Making: Analytic: Supervision is present to establish and review broad objectives relative to basic
position duties or departmental responsibilities. Independent judgment is required to
study previously established, often partially relevant guidelines; plan for various
interrelated activities; and coordinate such activities within a work unit or while
com letin a ro . ect.
Communication Requires regular internal and external contacts to carry out programs and to explain
"with Others: specialized matters. Occasionally requires contact with officials at higher levels on
matters requiring cooperation, explanation and persuasion, as well as with the public
involvin the enforcement of re lations, olicies and rocedures.
Mana erial Skills: Involves no res onsibilit or authorit for the direction of others.
Working Conditions/ Work requires only minor physical exertion and/or physical strain. Work environment
Ph sical Effort: involves onl infre uent ex osure to disa eeable elements.
On Call None.
Re uirements:
Other: Florida Drivers License.
APPROVALS
Department Head:
Name: Signature: Date:
Division Director:
Name: Signature: Date:
County Administrator:
Name: Signature: Date:
On this date I have received a copy of my job description relating to my employment with Monroe
County.
Name: Signature: Date:
Mar 07 08 02:14p p.1
Florida Keys Contractor's Association, Inc.
P.o. Box 522797
Marathon Shores, FL 33052-2797
Mareh 7, 2008
Growth Management Division
Attn: Drew Trivette, Director
2798 Overseas Highway
Marathon FJ 33050
Dear Mr. Trivette,
We would like to express our support of your recent proposal to impose an $11.00 per
permit fee to fund hiring a special code enforcement officer. We do believe that this fee
should be considered on a one year trial basis; at that time the fines collected should be
sufficient to support the cost.
We understand this Special code officer's sole pwpose wiJl be to inspect active
COBSb'uction sites. This will help ensure there is proper licensing for the work being
perfurmed. aU instmmce requiremeuts are met, including worlcer-'s comp for any
employees onsite and the proper permits have been obtained. We tb:ink this is a great
step forward and the FKCA would like to thank you for YOW" ongoing efforts to help
conlroJ illegal contracting practices in Monroe County.
Sinc:ereIy,
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Rudy Krause. President