In 1994, the City Council adopted a Master Fee Schedule, which combined the City’s fees for service into one document, which is updated periodically as needed.  The City strives to recover most, if not all, of the costs for City services, although it is recognized that this is not always practical or possible.   

All City departments have reviewed the City’s fee schedule, studied the costs of services being provided, and identified fees that should be added, deleted, or considered for adjustment.  The proposed changes are needed to offset new or increased costs to the City or to provide clarification regarding the description of the fee.  Schedule A provides a list of the proposed changes, which include various fee adjustments to community services facility rentals, fire permits, tree planting, construction water meters, and animal control.  Documentation supporting each proposed change is included (Attachment 3).  

A Public Hearing Notice was published on June 16, 2017 and June 21, 2017. The proposed fee changes and documentation were made available for a ten day public review period at the City Clerk’s Office since June 16, 2017.  If approved, the new fees will become effective July 1, 2017.

It is estimated that the proposed fee updates will recover approximately $50,000 annually, depending upon the level of services provided.

It is recommended that the City Council:

• Conduct Public Hearing; and

• Adopt the attached Resolution establishing and amending user fees for various City services.

By:  Ann Eifert, Budget Manager