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ORDINANCE NO. 2003- 2641 . ?;"II~D3 oto; nq nef R.ejpdei AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING NEW PERMIT AND/OR INSPECTION FEES BY AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDlNANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; AMENDING APPENDIX A "FEES," BY ADDlNG CHAPTER 82 "BUILDlNGS AND BUILDlNG REGULATIONS," ARTICLE II "BUILDING CODES PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE"; AMENDlNG APPENDIX A "FEES," BY ADDING CHAPTER 82 "BUILDlNGS AND BUILDlNG REGULATIONS," ARTICLE III "PLUMBlNG CODE PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE"; AMENDING APPENDIX A "FEES," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 82 "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS," ARTICLE N, DMSION 5 "INSPECTION FEES"; AMENDING APPENDIX A "FEES," BY ADDlNG CHAPTER 82 "BUILDlNGS AND BUILDlNG REGULATIONS," ARTICLE V "FUEL GAS CODE PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE"; AMENDlNG APPENDIX A "FEES," BY ADDlNG CHAPTER 82 "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS," ARTICLE VII "MECHANICAL CODE PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE'" AMENDING APPENDIX A "FEES" BY , , AMENDlNG CHAPTER 82 "BUILDING REGULATIONS," ARTICLE XI "SWIMMING POOLS"; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FlNED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNClL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS: . . Ordinance No. 2003 - 2641 Page 2 Section 1: That Appendix A, Chapter 82, "Buildings and Building Regulations," Article II, "Building Code Permit Fee Schedule," of the Code of Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows: BUILDING PERMITS Total Valuation Fee $1,000. and less $20.00 $1,001 to $50,000 $20.00 for the first $1,000 plus $7.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 $50,001 to $100,000 $387.50 for the first $50,000 plus $6.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 $687.50 for the first $100,000 plus $4.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 $2,487.50 for the first $500,000 plus $3.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof $100,001 to $500,000 $500,001 and up RE-INSPECTION FEE $20.00 MOVING FEE For the moving of any building or structure: $150.00 DEMOLITION FEE For the demolition of any building or structure: Plus: Property Owner, Refundable Cash Bond Contractor, Refundable Cash Bond $ 75.00 (Non-refundable) $250.00 (Refundable) $500.00 (Refundable) PENALTIES When is work is started without the required permit, the fee herein specified shall be doubled. The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements in the execution of the work nor from any other applicable penalties. e e Page 3 Section 2: That Appendix A, Chapter 82, "Buildings and Building Regulations," Article ill, "Plumbing Code Penn it Fee Schedule," of the Code of Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows: 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Ordinance No. 2003 - 2641 PLUMBING PERMIT FEES Permit Issuance: 1. For issuing each permit 2. For issuing each supplemental permit (for same job) Unit Fee Schedule an addition to ltems 1 & 2 above}: 1) For each plumbing fixture on one trap or a set offixtures on one trap (including water, drainage piping and backflow protection thereof) For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer (per trailer) Rainwater systems - per drain (inside building) For each cesspool (where permitted) For each private sewage disposal system For each water heater and/or vent For each gas-piping system of one to five outlets For each additional gas piping system outlet, per outlet For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor including its trap and vent, exceot kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps 10) For each installation, alteration or repair of water piping and/or water treating equipment, each 11) For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture 12) For each lawn sprinkler system on anyone meter including backtlow protection devices thereof $20.00 $15.00 $ 3.75 $ 7.50 $ 7.50 $15.00 $15.00 $3.75 $ 7.50 $1.50 $15.00 $ 7.50 $7.50 $7.50 e e Ordinance No. 2003 - 2641 Page 4 13) For atmospheric type vacuum breakers not included in Item # 12 lto5 over 5, each $ 5.00 $ 2.25 14) For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric type vacuum breakers: 2-inch (51mm) diameter and smaller over 2-inch (51mm) diameter $3.75 $ 7.50 15) For each graywater system $20.00 16) For initial installation and testing for a reclaimed water system $20.00 17) For each annual cross-connection testing of a reclaimed water system (excluding initial test) $15.00 18) For each medical gas piping system serving one to five inlet(s)/ outlet(s) for a specific gas $7.50 $1.50 19) For each additional medical gas inIet(s)/outlet(s) Other InsDections and Fees: 1. Inspection outside of normal business hours, per hour (minimum charge - two hours) (Emergency Only) 2. Reinspection fee $25.00 $20.00 3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated $20.00 4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved plans (minimum charge - one-half hour) $15.00 PENALTIES When is work is started without the required permit, the fee herein specified shall be doubled. The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements in the execution of the work nor from any other applicable penalties. e . Ordinance No. 2003 - 2641 Page 5 Section 3: That Appendix A, Chapter 82, "Buildings and Building Regulations," Article IV, "Electrical Code Permit Fee Schedule," of the Code of Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows: ELECTRICAL PERMITS Meter loop & service {includes Temporary cut-in} $ 15.00 Reconnect of service 15.00 Temporary saw pole (T-pole) Outlets (lst 5) {includes jinures, lights & switches} 15.00 3.00 Outlets (additional) .60 each Clothes Washer I Dryer 2.00 each Range receptacle 3.00 each Cook Top or Oven 1.50 each Garbage disposal 1.50 each Dishwasher 1.50 each Water heater 3.75 each AlC Window Unit receptacle 3.00 each Motors: Up to ~ h.p. Yz h.p. & up to 10 h.p. 10 h.p. & up to 50 h.p. 50 h.p. & over 1.50 each 2.50 each 3.50 each 4.50 each Re-Inspection fees 20.00 Permit Issue Fee 7.50 Minimum Permit Fee 20.00 PENALTIES When is wolk is started without the required permit, the fee herein specified shall be doubled. The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements in the execution oftbe work nor from any other applicable penaJties. e e Ordinance No. 2003 - 2641 Page 6 Section 4: That Appendix A, Chapter 82, "Buildings and Building Regulations," Article V, "Fuel Gas Code Permit Fee Schedule," of the Code of Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows: FUEL GAS CODE PERMIT FEES (Gas permits shall be applied for and issued under the plumbing permit.) Fees shall be in accordance with the Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule. PENALTIES When is work is started without the required permit, the fee herein specified shall be doubled. The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements in the execution of the work nor from any other applicable penalties. Section 5: That Appendix A, Chapter 82, "Buildings and Building Regulations," Article VII, "Mechanical Code Permit Fee Schedule," of the Code of Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows: MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES Permit Issuance: 1. For the issuance of each permit 520.00 2. For issuing each supplemental permit for which the original permit has not expired or been canceled or tinaled $15.00 Unit Fee Schedule an addition to Items 1 & 2 above): 1) Furnaces For the installation or relocation of each forced-air or gravity-type furnace or burner, including ducts and vents attached to such appliance, up to and including 100,000 BtuIh (29.3 kW) $15.00 e e Ordinance No. 2003 - 2641 Page 7 For the installation or relocation of each forced-air or gravity-type furnace or burner, including ducts and vents attached to such appliance over ]00,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW) $20.00 For the installation or relocation of each floor furnace, including vent $ 3.75 For the installation or relocation of each suspended heater, recessed wall heater or floor-mounted unit heater $3.75 2) Appliance Vents For the installation, relocation or replacement of each appliance vent installed and not included in an appliance permit $ 3.75 3) Repairs or Additions For the repair of, alteration of, addition to each heating appliance, refrigeration unit, cooling unit, absorption unit, or each heating, cooling, absorption, or evaporative cooling system, including installation of controls regulated by this code $2.50 4) Boilers, Compressors and Absorption Systems For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor to and including three (3) horsepower, or each absorption System to and including 100,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW) $ 7.50 For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over three (3) horsepower (2.24 kW) to and including fifteen (15) horsepower (1 ]. ] 9 kW), or each absorption system over 100,000 BtuIh (29.3 kW) and including 500,000 BtuIh (146.48 kW) $15.00 For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over fifteen (15) horsepower (11.19 kW) to and including thirty (30) horsepower (22.37 kW), or each absorption system over 500,000 Btu/h (146.48 kW) to and including 1,000,000 Btu/h (292.95 kW) $22.50 For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over thirty (30) horsepower (22.37 kW) to and including fifty (50) horsepower (37.3 kW), or for each absorption system over 1,000,000 Btu/h (292.95 kW) to and including ],750,000 Btu/h (512.66 kW) $37.50 e e Ordinance No. 2003 - 2641 Page 8 For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over fifty (50) horsepower (37.3 kW), or for each absorption system over 1,750,000 BtuIh (512.66 kW) $52.50 5) Air Handlers For each air-handling unit to and including 10,000 cfm (4.72 m3 IS), including ducts attached thereto $5.00 Note: This fee shall not apply to an air-handling unit which is a portion of a factory-assembled appliance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler or absorption unit for which a permit is required elsewhere in this code. 6) Evaporative Coolers For each air-handling unit over 10,000 cfm (4.72 m3/S) $10.00 For each evaporative cooler other than portable type $ 5.00 7) Ventilation and Exhaust For each ventilation fan connected to a single duct $2.50 For each ventilation system which is not a portion of any heating or air conditioning system authorized by a permit $ 5.00 For the installation of each hood which is served by Mechanical exhaust, including the ducts for such hood $ 5.00 8) Incinerators For the installation or relocation of each domestic-type incinerator $10.00 For the installation or relocation of each commercial or industrial -type incinerator $20.00 9) Miscellaneous For each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by this Code, but not classed in other appliance categories, or for which no other fee is listed in this table $ 5.00 e e Ordinance No. 2003 - 2641 Page 9 to) Process Piping For each hazardous process piping system (HPP) of one to four outlets $10.00 For each HPP piping system of five or more outlets, per outlet $ 5.00 For each nonhazardous process piping system (NPP) of one to four outlets $ 7.50 For each NPP piping system offive or more outlets, per outlet $1.50 Other Insoections and Fees: 1. Inspections outside of normal business hours, per hour (minimum charge - two hours) (Emergency Only) $25.00 1. Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 116.7, per inspection $20.00 2. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated, per hour (minimum charge - one-half hour) $20.00 4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans or to plans for which an initial review has been completed, per hour (minimum charge - one-half hour) $15.00 PENALTIES When is work is started without the required permit, the fee herein specified shall be doubled. The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements in the execution of the work nor from any other applicable penalties. e e Ordinance No. 2003 - 2641 Page 10 Section 6: That Appendix A, Chapter 82, "Buildings and Building Regulations," Article XI, "Swimming Pools License Fee Schedule," of the Code of Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows: SWIMMING POOL LICENSE FEE a) Fee for public pools' operating license (annual and renewal) $ 25.00 PENALTIES Any use of the pool, without first obtaining the required license, shall result in the doubling of the fee herein specified. The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with any applicable requirements nor from any other applicable penalties. Section 7: All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such inconsistency and in all other respects this ordinance shall be cumulative of other ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter covered by this ordinance. Section 8. Any person, as defined in Section 1.07 (27), Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any provision of the ordinance, shall be deemed guilty ofa misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine n~t to exceed TWO THOUSAND ($2,000.00). Section 9 This Ordinance shall be effective ninety (90) days after its passage and approval. The City Secretary shall give notice of the passage of this ordinance by causing the caption hereof to be published in the official newspaper of the City of La Porte at least twice within ten (10) days after the passage of this ordinance. . e Ordinance No. 2003 - 2641 Page 11 Section 10. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council is posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the city for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Chapter 551, Tx. Gov't Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of ,2003. CITY OF LA PORTE By: Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary - . REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 08/1VOJ ~ Requested By: D Wilmore ~ Appropriation Source of Funds: Department: Phuaaillll Account Number: Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: Fees Schedules incorporated into Ordinance Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION In the past, many municipalities (including the City of La Porte) utilized the pennit and/or inspection fee schedules included in the various codebooks. However, in some cases, fee schedules are no longer included which means each city needs to adopt appropriate fees for their jurisdiction. At this time, by separate ordinance, City Council is considering the adoption of new building codes for the city. As part of the code adoption process, staff felt Council would be interested in reviewing pennit fees as well. Staft'reviewed the fee schedules of area cities and noted our fees were typically lower. In addition, although we do not, many cities charge plan review fees and/or re-inspection fees. Our electrical code permit/inspection fees were established in 1989 and have not been updated since that time. For other constJUcti.on permits. we are utilizing the fee schedules from the 1995 codebooks. Methods for calculating permit fees vary from city to city. Some utilize flat fees while others utilize the square footage of the structure to help determine the appropriate fees. The fee schedules noted in the C3 code family varies from current schedules and have been incorporated into the attached ordinance. Where a schedule is not included, staff has taken our current fee schedule and increased it by 50% in some cases. Despite this increase, the fee schedules proposed by staff remain comparable to fee schedules of area cities and stiD do not recover the cost of seIVice. Action ReQUired bv Council: Consider authorizing the adoption of the proposed permit/inspection fees. Approved for Citv Council A2enda ~ Y-5-03 Date .. " ORDINANCE NO. 2003- ~f~}b} AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING NEW PERMIT AND/OR INSPECTION FEES BY AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; AMENDING APPENDIX A "FEES," BY ADDING CHAPTER 82 "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS," ARTICLE II "BUILDING CODES PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE"; AMENDING APPENDIX A "FEES," BY ADDING CHAPTER 82 "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS," ARTICLE III "PLUMBING CODE PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE"; AMENDING APPENDIX A "FEES," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 82 "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS," ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 5 "INSPECTION FEES"; AMENDING APPENDIX A "FEES," BY ADDING CHAPTER 82 "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS," ARTICLE V "FUEL GAS CODE PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE"; AMENDING APPENDIX A "FEES," BY ADDING CHAPTER 82 "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS," ARTICLE VII "MECHANICAL CODE PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE'" AMENDING APPENDIX A "FEES" BY , , AMENDING CHAPTER 82 "BUILDING REGULATIONS," ARTICLE XI "SWIMMING POOLS"; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS: .. Ordinance No. 2003 - Page 2 Section 1: That Appendix A, Chapter 82, "Buildings and Building Regulations," Article II, "Building Code Permit Fee Schedule," of the Code of Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows: BUILDING PERMITS Total Valuation Fee $1,000. and less $20.00 $1,001 to $50,000 $20.00 for the first $1,000 plus $7.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 $50,001 to $100,000 $387.50 for the first $50,000 plus $6.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 $100,001 to $500,000 $687.50 for the first $100,000 plus $4.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 $500,00 I and up $2,487.50 for the first $500,000 plus $3.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof RE-INSPECTION FEE $20.00 MOVING FEE For the moving of any building or structure: $150.00 DEMOLITION FEE For the demolition of any building or structure: Plus: Property Owner, Refundable Cash Bond Contractor, Refundable Cash Bond $ 75.00 (Non-refundable) $250.00 (Refundable) $500.00 (Refundable) PENAL TIES When is work is started without the required pennit, the fee herein specified shall be doubled. The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements in the execution of the work nor from any other applicable penalties. . Ordinance No. 2003 - Page 3 Section 2: That Appendix A, Chapter 82, "Buildings and Building Regulations," Article III, "Plumbing Code Permit Fee Schedule," of the Code of Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows: PLUMBING PERMITS FixturesfI)rainsITraps $ 3.75 each Sewer (New, repair or replacement) 7.50 each Septic Tank/Seepage Pit or Drain Field 15.00 each Water Heater 3.75 each Gap Piping System (1 - 4 outlets, flat fee) 7.50 Gap Piping System (Over 4 outlets, per outlet basis) 1.50 each Water Piping and/or Water Treating Equipment (lnstallation, alteration or repair) 7.50 each Drain or Vent (Repair or alteration) 7.50 each Backflow Protection DeviceNacuum Breaker (J - 5, each one) (Over 5, each one) 3.75 each 2.25 each Re-Inspection fees 20.00 Permit Issue Fee 15.00 Minimum Permit Fee 20.00 PENALTIES When is work is started without the required permit, the fee herein specified shall be doubled. The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements in the execution of the work nor from any other applicable penalties. i Ordinance No. 2003 - Page 4 Section 3: That Appendix A, Chapter 82, "Buildings and Building Regulations," Article IV, "Electrical Code Permit Fee Schedule," of the Code of Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows: ELECTRICAL PERMITS Meter loop & service (includes Temporary cut-in) $ 15.00 Reconnect of service 15.00 Temporary saw pole (T-pole) 15.00 Outlets (I st 5) (includes fixtures, lights & switches) 3.00 Outlets (additional) .60 each Clothes Washer / Dryer 2.00 each Range receptacle 3.00 each Cook Top or Oven 1.50 each Garbage disposal 1.50 each Dishwasher 1.50 each Water heater 3.75 each Ale Window Unit receptacle 3.00 each Motors: Up to Y2 h.p. Y2 h.p. & up to 10 h.p. 10 h.p. & up to 50 h.p. 50 h.p. & over 1.50 each 2.50 each 3.50 each 4.50 each Re-Inspection fees 20.00 Permit Issue Fee 7.50 Minimum Permit Fee 20.00 PENALTIES When is work is started without the required pennit, the fee herein specified shall be doubled. The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements in the execution of the work nor from any other applicable penalties. Ordinance No. 2003 - Page 5 Section 4: That Appendix A, Chapter 82, "Buildings and Building Regulations," Article V, "Fuel Gas Code Permit Fee Schedule," of the Code of Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows: FUEL GAS CODE PERMITS (Gas permits shall be appliedfor and issued under the plumbing permit.) Gap Piping System (1 - 4 outlets, flat fee) 7.50 Gap Piping System (Over 4 outlets, per outlet basis) 1.50 each Re-Inspection fees 20.00 Permit Issue Fee 15.00 Minimum Permit Fee 20.00 PENALTIES When is work is started without the required permit, the fee herein specified shall be doubled. The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements in the execution of the work nor from any other applicable penalties. .. Ordinance No. 2003 - Page 6 Section 5: That Appendix A, Chapter 82, "Buildings and Building Regulations," Article VII, "Mechanical Code Permit Fee Schedule," of the Code of Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows: MECHANICAL PERMITS (Heating, ventilating, ductwork, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.) First $1,000 valuation, or fraction thereof $ 15.00 Each additional $1,000 valuation or fraction thereof 3.00 Re-Inspection fees 20.00 Permit Issue Fee 15.00 Minimum Permit Fee 20.00 PENALTIES When is work is started without the required permit, the fee herein specified shall be doubled. The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements in the execution of the work nor from any other applicable penalties. Section 6: That Appendix A, Chapter 82, "Buildings and Building Regulations," Article XI, "Swimming Pools License Fee Schedule," of the Code of Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows: SWIMMING POOL LICENSE FEE a) Fee for public pools' operating license (annual and renewal) $ 25.00 PENALTIES Any use of the pool, without first obtaining the required license, shall result in the doubling of the fee herein specified. The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with any applicable requirements nor from any other applicable penalties. i Ordinance No. 2003 - Page 7 Section 7: All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such inconsistency and in all other respects this ordinance shall be cumulative of other ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter covered by this ordinance. Section 8. Any person, as defined in Section 1.07 (27), Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any provision of the ordinance, shall be deemed guilty ofa misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00). Section 9 This Ordinance shall be effective fourteen (14) days after its passage and approval. The City Secretary shall give notice of the passage of this ordinance by causing the caption hereof to be published in the official newspaper of the City of L!l Porte at least twice within ten (10) days after the passage of this ordinance. Section 10. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council is posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the city for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Chapter 551, Tx. Gov't Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of ,2003. CITY OF LA PORTE By: Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary . REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 07/14/03 Requested By: n Wilmnrp ~ Appropriation Source of Funds: Department: PlaAllillg Account Number: Report: Resolution: Ordinance: x Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES @2:) Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION In the past, many municipalities (including the City of La Porte) utilized the pennit and/or inspection fee schedules included in their respective code books. However, fee schedules are no longer included in the various code books which means each city needs to adopt appropriate fees for their jurisdiction. At this time, by separate ordinance, City Council is considering the adoption of new building codes for the city. Adoption of new pennit fee schedules also needs to occur. Staff reviewed the fee schedules of area cities and noted our fees were typically lower. In addition, although we do not, many cities charge plan review fees and/or re-inspection fees. Our electrical code pennit/inspection fees were established in 1989 and have not been updated since that time. For other construction pennits, we are utilizing the fee schedules from the code books adopted in 1995. Methods for calculating pennit fees vary from city to city. Some utilize flat fees while others utilize the square footage of the structure to help detennine the appropriate fees. Staff has taken our current fee schedules and increased them by 50%. Despite this increase, the fee schedules proposed by staff remain comparable to fee schedules of area cities. Action Reauired bv Council: Consider authorizing the adoption ofthe proposed pennitlinspection fees. ?-~ -03 Date