HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.04.14 Council Workshop Packet AGENDA
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
Workshop Meeting 7:00 p.m. April 14,2008
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
(a) Code Enforcement Board Interviews:
1. Agenda Report from Gary Crutchfield,City Manager dated April 11, 2008.
2. Applications(2)(Council packets only).
(b) Fees for Minor Construction Permits:
1. Agenda Report from Gary Crutchfield,City Manager dated April 11, 2008.
2. PMC 3.07.030.
3. PMC 16.04.035 and 16.04.040.
4. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
(a)
(b)
(c)
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
(a) Litigation
(b)
(c)
6. ADJOURNMENT.
REMINDERS:
1. 12:00 p.m., Monday, April 14, Pasco Red Lion — Pasco Chamber of Commerce General
Membership Meeting. (Guest Speaker-Senator Mike Hewitt)
2. 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 14, Conference Room #1 — Old Fire Pension Board Meeting.
(COUNCILMEMBER MATT WATKINS,Rep.;MAYOR JOYCE OLSON,Alt.)
3. 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, TRAC Facility—TRAC Board Meeting. (MAYOR JOYCE OLSON
and COUNCILMEMBER REBECCA FRANCIK)
4. 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 16,Roy's Smorgy—Benton, Franklin &Walla Walla Counties Good
Roads and Transportation Association Meeting. (COUNCILMEMBER BOB HOFFMANN, Rep.;
AL YENNEY,Alt.)
5. 12:00 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 515 W. Clark Street—Pasco Downtown Development Association
Board Meeting. (COUNCILMEMBER AL YENNEY,Rep.; MATT WATKINS,Alt.)
6. 3:30 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 502 Boeing Street — Franklin County Emergency Management
Board Meeting. (MAYOR JOYCE OLSON,Rep.; TOM LARSEN,Alt.)
7. 7:30 a.m., Friday, April 18, Richland City Council Chambers—Hanford Communities Governing
Board Meeting. (COUNCILMEMBER MIKE GARRISON,Rep.;AL YENNEY,Alt.)
8. 11:30 a.m., Friday, April 18, Roy's Smorgy — Benton-Franklin Council of Governments Board
Meeting. (COUNCILMEMBER TOM LARSEN,Rep.;BOB HOFFMANN,Alt.)
9. 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 18 — 5:00 p.m., Saturday, April 19, Pasco Red Lion — City Council
Retreat.
AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council April 11, 2008
FROM: Gary Crutch Manager Workshop Mtg.: 4/14/08
SUBJECT: Code Enforce ent Board Interviews
I. REFERENCE(S):
1. Applications (2) (Council packets only)
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL/STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
4/14: Council to conduct brief interviews with Dennis Duncan and Daniel Gottschalk.
III. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
A) The Code Enforcement Board is composed of five members; terms are for two
years. The board meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers.
B) The Code Enforcement Board hears controversies regarding alleged violations of
the city code,particularly property maintenance standards.
C) At the present time there is one vacancy on the commission:
1. Position No. 4 (vacant) term expiration date of 01/08
D) There are two positions whose terms have expired:
1. Position No. 3 (currently Lisa Geming)
2. Position No. 5 (currently Mary Gutierrez)
E) The Council screening committee concluded that the incumbents in Positions 3
and 5 be reappointed without interview.
F) After Council screening committee review of all applications, the following have
been selected to interview for Position No. 4 (vacant position); both applicants
generally reside in the central area of Pasco, the portion of the community not
currently represented on the Board:
1. Dennis Duncan........................................................3903 W. Margaret
2. Daniel Gottschalk................................................. 1919 W. Bonneville
IV. DISCUSSION:
A) After conduct of interviews at the April 14 Workshop meeting, it is proposed that
appropriate appointments be made by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the
Council, at the April 21 Business meeting.
3(a)
AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council April 11, 2008
FROM: Gary Crutchfi Manager Workshop Mtg.: 4/14/08
SUBJECT: Fees for Minor Construction Permits
I. REFERENCE(S):
A. PMC 3.07.030
B. FMC 16.04.035 and 16.04.040
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL/STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
4/14: Discussion
111. FISCAL IMPACT:
Reduction in permit fee revenue
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
A) Cities and counties throughout the state of Washington charge building permit fees
for construction activities within their respective jurisdictions. Fees are intended to
cover the cost of plan review, construction inspection and all associated municipal
planning costs associated with development of land in the respective jurisdiction.
B) Pasco's construction permit fees are set forth in PMC 3.07.030 (Reference A) as
prescribed by PMC 16.04.040 (Reference B). The progressive table of construction
values reflects a correlating progression in associated permit fee. The "value of
improvement" is determined by the use of a professional publication ("Building
Valuation Data,"or BVD) which is periodically updated to reflect rising construction
values. The construction value for each permit is reported to the County Assessor(as
part of the permit record) to assist their determination of improvement values for
property tax purposes.
C) As many of the more "minor" construction activities (installing a heat pump, re-
roofing, fence, gazebo, etc.) are of relatively low cost (usually less than $10,000) and
only require one inspection in addition to the plan reviews (for setbacks, etc.), such
small projects are required (per the table) to pay relatively high percentage fees
(especially when the actual cost of the improvement is less than the value prescribed
by the BVD). For example, a recent application for a gazebo would require a permit
fee (plus plan review fee) totaling $141, representing nearly 20% of the material cost
because the BVD prescribed a finished value of more than $2,000.
V. DISCUSSION:
A) Use of the BVD to prescribe construction values on a consistently fair basis is
essential to the fair administration of the permit fee requirement of the code. Yet, it
seems to frequently overstate the value of minor residential improvements to the
point that either the owner performs the work without a permit or feels unfairly
"robbed" by the city by paying an exorbitant permit fee; in either case, the city is left
with more of a problem than a solution.
B) To resolve most of the problem, staff suggests the threshold for the progressive fee
table start at $10,000; any permit for less than $10,000 construction value (as
determined by the BVD) would require a flat fee of$50. The $50 fee would cover
the typical amount of plan review, permit issuance/recording and one field
inspection. Although some permits would require more than one inspection, most
would not. In addition, PMC 16.04.035 would require amendment to clarify the
exemption of permits for construction value less than $10,000 would not require a
separate plan review fee.
C) Staff requests Council discussion of the matter and direction for preparation of
potential code amendment to resolve the conflict.
3(b)
�C) Ambulance Service Business License $150.00 5.05.030
{O 3800, 2006; Ord. 3718, 2005; Ord. 3708, 2004; Ord. 3677, 2004; Ord. 36 ,
2003, rd. 3610, 2003)
3.07.020 A AL CONTROL:
A) Pena Provisions: Fee1Ch@Lge_ Reference
1) First 0 se w/in 5-years $50.00 8.02.360
2) Second Offe e w/in 5-years $100.00 8.02.360
3) Third Offense w 'n 5-years $200.0 8.02.360
4) Four or more w/in -years $40 .00 8.02.360
B) Annual License Fees:
1) Unaltered $45.00 8.02.365
2) Altered, spayed or neutered $10.00 8.02.365
3) Replacement Tags $5.00 8.02.365
4) Senior Replacement Tags $3.00 8.02.365
5) Kennel and Cattery $50.00 8.02.365
6) Dangerous or Wild imai Permit $250.00 8.02.365
7) Late Fee: 0.00 8.02.365
8) Discounts to w income Senior $3. 8.02.365
Citizens- (a ered, spayed or neutered)
C) Impoun Fees:
1) First ffense w/in 12-months $35.00 8.02.080
2) S and Offense w/in 12-months $50.00 8.02.080
3) hree or more w/in 12-months $100.00 8.02.080
) Boarding Fee (per day) $10.00 8.02.080
(0 d. 3715, 2005; Ord. 3610, 2003)
3.07.030 BUILDING PERMITS:
A) State: Fee/Charge Reference
} 1) State Bldg Code Council — charged on $4.50 16.04.040
all building permits issued.
B) Building: Fee/Charge Reference
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1) Building Permits Based on 16.04.040
Improvement Value.
Value of Improvement: Permit Fee:
$1 to $1500 $23.50
$1.501 to $1,600 $57.05
$1,601 to $1,700 $60.01
$1,701 to $1,800 $63.15
$1,801 to $1,900 $66.20
$1,901 to $2,000 $69.25
$2,001 to $3,000 $83.25
$3,001 to $4,000 $97.25
$4,001 to $5,000 $111.25
$5,001 to $6,000 $125.25
$6,001 to $7,000 $139.25
$7,001 to $8,000 $153.25
$8,001 to $9,000 $167.25
$9,001 to $10,000 $181.25
$10,001 to $11,000 $195.25
$11,001 to $12,000 $209.25
$12,001 to $13,000 $223.25
$13,001 to $14,000 $237.25
$14,001 to $15,000 $251.25
$15,001 to $16,000 $265.25
$16,001 to $17,000 $279.25
$17,001 to $18,000 $293.25
$18,001 to $19,000 $307.25
$19,001 to $20,000 $321.25
$20,001 to $21,000 $335.25
$21,001 to $22,000 $349.25
$22,001 to $23,000 $363.25
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$23,001 to $24,000 $377.25
$24,001 to $25,000 $391.25
$25,001 to $50,000 $391.75 for the first
$25,000 + $10.10 for
each additional
$1,000, or fraction
thereof
$50,001 to $100,000 $643.75 for the first
$50,000 + $7.00 for
each additional
$1,000, or fraction
thereof
$100,001 to $500,000 $993.75 for the first
$100,000 + $5.60 for
each additional
$1,000, or fraction
thereof
$500,001 to $1,0001000 $3233.75 for the first
$500,000 + $4.75 for
each additional
$1,000 or fraction
thereof
$1,000,001 and up $5608.75 for the first
$1,000,000 + $3.65
for each additional
$1,000 or fraction
thereof
2) Plan Review. 65% of bldg. 16.04.035
permit fee
3) Fast Track Plan Review 100% of bldg. permit Administrat
fee ive Order
C) Plumbing: Fee/Qarge Reference
1) Minimum Permit Fee — based on a $24.00 16.08.020
$1,500 min. permit value.
2) Gas appliance installation permit fee — $24.00 16.12.160
based on a $1,500 min. permit value.
D) Gas Installations: Fee/Charge Reference
1) Gas Piping — Inspection Fee $4.00 16.12.160
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Kennewick, Richland, West Richland, Benton City, and the Chairmen of the Boards of
County Commissioners of Benton and Franklin Counties. The membership of the Board
shall consist of a representative of Franklin County, a representative of Benton County,
a civil engineer, an architect, a general contractor, a specialty contractor and a fire
specialist. The term of membership on the Board shall be for a period of five (5) years.
The Building Officials of each appointing agency shall be ex officio members of the
Board and shall serve as Secretary of the Board on a rotating basis. The Board shall
adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall tender
all decisions and findings in writing to all the Building Officials and Fire Chiefs with a
duplicate copy to the appellant and may recommend to the City Councils and/or Boards
of County Commissioners such new legislation as is consistent therewith. (Ord. 3670
Sec. 2, 2004; Ord. 3133 Sec. 3, 1996; Ord. 2867 Sec. 1, 1992; Ord. 2237 Sec. 1, 1981;
Ord. 1853 Sec. 1 (part), 1977.)
16.04.025 DELETION OF IBC SUBSECTIONS. Subsections 105.2 (1), (2), and
(11) of the International Building Code shall be deleted. (Ord. 3670 Sec. 2, 2004; Ord.
3149 Sec 2, 1996; Ord. 3133 Sec. 4, 19960rd. 2881 Sec. 3, 1992; Ord. 2153 Sec. 2,
1980.)
16.04.035 ADDITION OF IBC SECTION 108.3.1. Section 108.3.1 of the
Internationa Building Code shall be added and shall read as follows: Sec. 108.3.1 Plan
Review Fees. When the valuation of the proposed construction exceeds one thousand
dollars and a plan is required to be submitted; a plan-review fee shall be paid to the
Building Official at the time of submitting plans and specifications for checking.
EXCEPTION: R-3 occupancies require only a twenty-five dollar ($25) plan-review fee.
Plan-review fees for all buildings, other than group R-3 Occupancies, shall be
sixty-five percent (65%) of the building permit fees.
Where plans are incomplete, or changed so as to require additional plan-review,
an additional plan-review fee shall be charged at a rate established by the Building
Official not to exceed 65% of the value of the building permit fee.. (Ord. 3670 Sec. 2,
2004; Ord. 3133 Sec 5, 1996; Ord. 2153 Sec. 4, 1980; Ord. 1853 Sec. 1 (part), 1977.)
16.04.040 FEE SCHEDULE. Permit fees shall be determined in accordance with
Section 3.07.030 (B) of the Pasco Municipal Code.
In addition to the fees enumerated in Section 3.07.030 (B) of this Code, all
permits shall include a State Building Code Council fee of $4.50. (Ord. 3672 Sec. 2,
2004; Ord. 3670 Sec. 2, 2004; Ord. 3316 Sec. 4, 1998; Ord. 3149 Sec. 2, 1996; Ord.
3133 Sec. 6, 1996; Ord. 2881 Sec. 2, 1992; Ord. 2724 Sec. 2, 1989; Ord. 2602 Sec. 2,
1986; Ord. 2153 Sec. 5, 1980; Ord. 1853 Sec. 1 (part), 1977.)
16.04.050 AMENDMENT OF IBC SECTION 110.1. Section 110.1 (a) of the
International Building Code shall be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 110.1 Use or Occupancy. No building or structure in Groups A to R-3
inclusive, shall be used or occupied, and no substantial change in the existing
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