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City Council Finance Committee Meeting Minutes 11/27/17 Page 2 of 6 None. FEES AND CHARGES FOR 2018 Finance Director Kevin Watson presented a draft Resolution pertaining to the setting of certain City fees, rates and charges. Director Watson asked the Finance Committee for guidance as to how these rate schedules should be reviewed and presented in the future as there are a series of Resolutions which occur throughout each year. Director Watson provided two revised schedules contained in Exhibit A (page 8 and page 27 in the Finance Committee Packet). Finance Committee Members requested Resolution No. 25 be added to the additional information section for Parking Improvement Fees, and that the title be changed from 2016 to 2017 for the Residential Refuse and Recycling fee schedule. Finance Committee Chairperson Stolzmann requested Director Zuccaro provide a write-up to City Council explaining the changes made to the Contractor's License, Application, and Fee schedule. Chairperson Stolzmann requested the background of the information which led to the changes made to the Building Permits, Inspections, and Review Fees schedule, stating that she believed this process was to be discussed prior to any changes. Chief Building Official Chad Root stated that he had met with, and discussed these fees, with the City of Lafayette, the City of Broomfield, and Boulder County. Mr. Root stated that these new fees reflect those used by Boulder County and will provide continuity between the County and other Boulder County cities. Director Zuccaro stated the former "no fee" for permits with a valuation under $500 had been causing confusion. Director Zuccaro stated that the Land Management Code stated this "no fee" permit was designed for use by homeowner's completing small-scale work, but that contractors performing work for commercial properties had been benefitting from the former fee schedule. Council Member Stolzmann stated that base -lining is acceptable, but that the purpose of the fees and charges is to offset actuals costs, not to generate revenue. Member Stolzmann added that the "costs" incurred by the City, may actually be more or less than the fees set by the County or by other cities in the region. Mayor Muckle stated that he liked the concept of being consistent with Boulder County, but asked what amount of time and effort would be needed to determine the City's actual costs. City Manager Balser and Director Zuccaro stated that significant time and resources are needed to properly capture the data needed and perform the necessary research. Director Watson stated that the City could consider hiring a 3