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City Council Finance Committee Meeting Minutes 11/28/16 Page 6 of 8 Director Kowar agreed stating that building capacity has costs and that residential service is more unpredictable. Director Kowar went on to say that a cost -of -service study for 2012 and 2013 was completed in May 2015 and that the rate structure did not change. Director Kowar stated that once a year's worth of data has been captured (June 2016), a data comparison can be done. He offered to meet with Finance Committee Member Maloney to discuss the various aspects of the water rate structure. Committee Member Stolzmann stated that she is in favor of a more fixed fee structure. Director Kowar stated that the City of Denver is looking to consider such pricing. • Finance Committee Chairperson Stolzmann suggested a change to the Building Permit Fees table to increase the valuation range of $1.00 to $500.00 to $1.00 to $1,000.00, which range would not be assessed and permit fees. The next range would begin at $1,001.00. Ms. Stolzmann stated that the Community Design Program is taking in more revenue than it is expending. City Manager Malcolm Fleming stated that the building permit fees are incorporated the Code and that an Ordinance amendment would be needed to make the requested change. Finance Committee Member Maloney asked if the August 2012 edition of the ICC Building Valuation Data referenced in the fees notes, is the most recent available. City Manager Fleming stated that there is a 2015 edition, but that it has not yet been adopted by the City. Committee Member Maloney asked about the increase in the Inspection Fees. City Manager Fleming stated the increase is due to increased staffing costs. • Finance Committee Members and staff discussed the increase in Recreation fees for Residents and Non -Residents. City Manager Fleming shared with the Committee that analysis had been done on rates and fees for other recreation centers as well as for private clubs to develop the new rates, specifically for Non -Residents. City Manager Fleming stated that Non -Residents comprise approximately 20% of the total demand for the facilities. City Manager Fleming stated that he actually received revised rate sheets from Director Stevens which reflect an increase in the Monthly Pass fees for Non -Residents. Director Watson stated that he will need to receive the revised sheets to include with the Council Resolution. Finance Committee Chairperson Stolzmann requested Parks staff include a Recreation Center philosophy statement to accompany the Recreation Fee Rate Sheet. Committee Member Maloney recommended Parks staff work to create a uniform rate policy for Non -Resident fees, such as a 25% premium across the board. • Finance Committee Members and staff briefly discussed the Golf Course Fee pricing and its competiveness with other golf courses.