IV.5. Proposed Fee Adjustments in Chapter 10 of the City Code; Kearney (CR2017-054)
April 4, 2017 Council Report 2017-054
Proposed Fee Adjustments in Chapter 10 of the City Code
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Move to approve Resolution 2017-022
Amending Fees in Chapter 10 of the Hopkins City Code.
Overview
The common fees for all City departments are adopted by resolution and included in the City Code.
Staff has been reviewing and working together to establish baseline charges that included calculated
amounts of staff time and overhead costs involved for each fee.
To date, the following fees have been reviewed and being brought to you for consideration:
Inspections: Building, Mechanical, Plumbing Permits, Rental Licensing, Truth In Housing
Licensing and Filing
Primary Issues to Consider
The proposed fee changes more accurately reflect the City’s costs for administering building,
mechanical, plumbing permits, rental licensing and truth-in-housing programs.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends adjusting fees as outlined in Resolution 2017-022.
Supporting Documentation
Resolution 2017-022
Christopher P. Kearney, Building Official
Financial Impact: $_________ Budgeted: Y/N ____ Source: ________________
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): ____________________________________
Notes: _____________________________________________________________
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2017-022
A RESOLUTION AMENDING FEES IN
CHAPTER 10 OF THE HOPKINS CITY CODE
WHEREAS
, the City of Hopkins annually reviews Chapter 10 of the Hopkins City Code in order to
establish fees for service ; and
WHEREAS
, the City of Hopkins has found certain fees and rates in need of adjustments as outlined
in Exhibit A.
THEREFORE, NOW BE IT RESOLVED
by the City Council of the City Hopkins that it adopts
the fee adjustments as outlined in Exhibit A effective April 4, 2017.
ADOPTED
this 4th day of April, 2017, by the City Council of the City of Hopkins.
By ________________________________
Molly Cummings, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Exhibit A
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
FEE
TOTAL VALUATION
$1.00 to $500.00 $1100.00 $23.50 $50.00
$501.00 $1101.00 to $2,000.00 $23.50 $50.00 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 $3.60 for each additional $100.00,
or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00
$2001.00 to $25,000.00 $69.25 $80.00 for the first $2000.00 plus $14.00 $16.00 for each additional
$1000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including the first $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $391.25 $450.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 $11.75 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including the first $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $643.75 $738.25 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 $8.00 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $993.75 $1,139.50 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 $6.50 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
$500,001 to $1,000,000.00 $3,223.75 $3,707.25 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 $5.50 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up $5,608.75 $6,430.00 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 $4.50 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof
Other Inspections and Fees:
1
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours……………………………………….….…..$47.00 $53.00 per hour
(minimum charge – two hours)
1
2. Re-inspection fees assessed under provisions of the building code………………………$47.00 $53.00 per hour
1
3. Inspection for which no fee is specifically indicated……………………………….……...…$47.00 $53.00 per hour
(minimum charge – one-half hour)
1
4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans…………..…$47.00 $53.00 per hour
2
5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both………………...……...Actual costs
(minimum charge – one-half hour)
6. State Surcharge…………………………………………………………………………………………..0005 x valuation
1 Or the total hourly cost to the City of Hopkins, whichever is greatest. This cost shall include
supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages, and fringe benefits of the employees
involved.
2 Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
The plan review fee shall be 65% of the building permit fee and is in addition to the building permit fee.
PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES
Plumbing inspection fees, job cost, labor and materials and
Mechanical inspection fees, job cost, labor and materials………………………………………………… Per job
Less than $1000.00 $25.00 $30 plus 1%
$1,001 - $5,000 $35.03 $40.00 plus 2.75% 3.5% of amount over $1,000
$5,001 - $10,000 $145.03 $180.00 plus 2.50% 3.24% of amount over $5,000
$10,000 - $25,000 $245.02 $342.00 plus 2.25% 2.50% of amount over $10,000
$25,001 - $50,000 $582.52 $717.00 plus 2.00% 2.40% of amount over $25,000
$50,001 and over $1082.52 $1317.00 plus 1.75% 1.80% of amount over $50,000
Other Inspections and Fees:
1. State Surcharge…………………………………………………………………………..0005 x valuation
2. Plumbing or Mechanical re-inspection fee…………………………………….$47.00 $53.00 per hour
RENTAL
Cost/Building Cost/Dwelling Unit
Annual Rental License Fee $50.00 $75.00 $7.50 $10.00
Cost/Building Cost/Dwelling Unit Inspected
Periodic Inspection Fee - Initial $65.00 $100.00 $20.00 $25.00
Inspection
First Re-inspection $50.00 $50.00
Second Re-inspection $75.00 $75.00
Each Additional Re-inspection Double The Previous Double The Previous Amount
Amount
Final Compliance Inspection $0.00 $0.00
Cost/Building Cost/Condo Unit
Periodic Inspection Fee - Initial $0.00 $45.00 $75.00
Inspection Per Condominium
First Re-inspection Condo $50.00 $50.00
Second Re-inspection $75.00 $75.00
Each Additional Re-inspection Double The Previous Double The Previous Amount
Condominium Amount
Final Compliance Inspection $0.00 $0.00
TRUTH IN HOUSING
Annual Truth in Housing Evaluator License Fee $35.00 $60.00
Truth in Housing Report Filing Fee $20.00 $35.00 Per Report