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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5787 RESOLUTION NO. 5787 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE ENDORSEMENT OF USE OF THE 2025 VALLEY REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY FEE SCHEDULE AS ADOPTED BY THE VRFA BOARD OF GOVERNANCE WHEREAS, the Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) was established in 2007 under the authority of RCW 52.26 and operates as a separate municipal corporation, with independent taxing authority, and within an independent taxing district; and WHEREAS, VRFA serves the cities of Algona, Auburn, and Pacific and is guided by a Governance Board comprised of elected officials representing each city; and WHEREAS, the VRFA Governance Board has adopted an updated fee schedule for 2025 that covers a portion of the direct cost of permit review, plan review, and inspection services performed out of the Fire Marshal's office; and WHEREAS, the City of Auburn collects direct service fees on behalf of VRFA in order to support the concept of a one-stop-shop for development and permitting services; and WHEREAS, in order to collect direct service fees on behalf of VRFA, the City of Auburn must incorporate VRFA fees into city procedures, city permitting software systems, and city financial systems. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows: Section 1. The Valley Regional Fire Authority Fee Schedule is hereby adopted as set forth in the attached "Exhibit A". Resolution No. 5787 10/21/2024 Page 1 of 2 Rev. 2024 Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this Resolution. Section 3. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and signatures and on January 1, 2025 Dated and Signed this 21st day of October, 2024. CITY OF AUBURN N CY BA T! . , MAYOR ATTEST: APP'40 ED AS T• FO;,o! -4104. 4.4 V1w!!1, .= Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk ason Whalen, City Attorney Resolution No. 5787 10/21/2024 Page 2 of 2 Rev. 2024 Resolution No. 5787 - Exhibit A Valley Regional,Fire Authority 2025 Fee Schedule e Effective January 1,2025 and will remain in effect unless amended by the VRFA Board of Governance Activity Fee 1` Building©epartment_Rev.iew (Includes Initial Inspection) 1.1 Commercial Occupancy Review 35%of Jurisdictional Permit Fee 1 1.2 Multi-Family Occupancy Review(R2) 20%of Jurisdictional Permit Fee 1 Other Permit Fees(mechanical,plumbing 1.3 etc...) $272.00 3 1.4 Revisions to previously reviewed plans $272.00 3 1.5 Single Family Occupancy Review(R3) 15%of Jurisdictional Fee 2 2 Land Use:Reviews 2.1 Boundary Line Adjustment $137.00 3 2.2 Civil Reviews(FAC,hydrant placement, fire flow,fire department access,grading) $272.00 3 Preliminary Plat and Plat Reviews 2.3 (subdivisions) $272.00 3 Other Permit Fees(miscellaneous, 2.4 administrative, etc...) $137.00 3 2.5 SEPA review $272.00 3 2.6 Short Plat Review $272.00 3 2.7 Variances $137.00 3 2.8 Water Availability Reviews $137.00 3 3 Fire Protection Systems (Includes Plan Review and Initial 2 Inspections)4 Fire Sprinkler Systems. 3.1 Commercial Fire Sprinkler System $447.00 +$0.75 per sprinkler head over 10 heads 3 Commercial Fire Sprinkler System with a 3.2 Fire Pump. $812.00 +$0.75 per sprinkler head over 10 heads° 3.3 Residential Fire Sprinkler System $137.00 Underground Fire Sprinkler Line 3.4 (Commercial and Residential) (WAC 51-54A-0105.6.25) $447.00 per system/building 3 3.5 Fire Sprinkler Over the Counter Permit(9 heads or less) $137.00 . Fire Alar.ni.Systems 3.6 Commercial Fire Alarm Systems $447.00 +$5.00 per device over 5 devices 3 3.7 Fire Alarm Over the Counter Permit (4 devices or less) $137.00 Spray Booth Installation 3.8 Spray Booth Installation(MEC or TEN) $137.00 3 Spray Booth Fire Protection System 3.9 $447.00 +$0.75 per device over 10 devices 3 Other Fire Protection Systems Commercial Kitchen Fire Protection 3.1 System $447.00 +$0.75 per sprinkler head over 10 heads 3 Commercial:Other Fire Protection Systems(clean agent,FM200,wet or dry 3.1 chemical,CO2,foam,mist, inert gas,and other systems) $447.00 +$0.75 per sprinkler head over 10 heads 3 3.1 Emergency Responder Radio Coverage 3 System(DAS) $447.00 +$0.75 per device 4. Other Fire Permits (Includes Plan Review and Initial 2 inspections) 4 4.1 Battery Systems $812.00 3 4.2 New Business License Review Included with Fire Benefit Charge 4.3 Compressed Gases $812.00 3 4.4 Cryogenic Fluids $812.00 3 Flammable and Combustible Liquids 4.6 (including above ground tanks, below ground tanks,dip tanks,etc...)installation and repair $812.00 3 Commercial Flammable and Combustible 4.7 Liquids tank removal $447.00 3 4.8 Hazardous Materials Facility $812.00 3 4.9 Industrial Ovens $812.00 3 4.1 LP Gas Commercial $812.00 3 4.1 LP Gas Residential $447.00 3 Marijuana Extraction Systems(WAC 4.1 105.7.19) $812.00 3 4.1 Commercial Heating Tank Removal $447.00 3 4.1 Residential Home Heating Tank Removal $137.00 3 Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems, 4.2 Residential $137.00 3 Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems, 4.2 Commercial $812.00 3 Other Miscellaneous Plan Review not 4.2 listed $447.00 3 Working without a permit or ahead of the 4.2 permit Double the permit and inspection fee Temporary Use Fire Permits (Includes Plan Review and Initial 2 inspections)'4 Temporary Use Fire Permit for Special 4.2 Events(Outdoor Events,Carnivals, Fairs....) $272.00 3 4.2 Fireworks Display Permit $447.00 11 4.2 Fireworks Sales Permit without a tent $104.00 3,10.11 4.2 Fireworks Sales Permit with a tent $272.00 +$100 3'10'11 Inspection Fees. 5.1 Initial Inspection Included in the permit fee 5.2 1st Re-inspection Included in the permit fee 5.3 2nd Re-inspection $272.00 for first 2 hours 3 5.4 Any subsequent(after 2nd)re-inspection $272.00 for first 2 hours 3 • Activity. • Fee After Hours Inspection (Outside of normal 5.5 3-$-9 business hours) $206.00 per hour(2 hour minimum) 5.6 Progressive Inspections(beyond the first 2 3 inspections) $137.00 per hour(2 hour minimum) Re-inspection(due to a failure to cancel 5.7 appointment or work not ready for inspection at time of appointment) $137.00 per hour(2 hour minimum)3 6 Pre-Application Fees 6.1 Pre-Application Fees Included with Fire Benefit Charge 7 _ Consultant Fees Use of Outside Consultants for Plan 7.1 Review and Inspection,and Rapid Access Equipment Actual Costs 8 Other Fire Authority Fees 8.1 Fire Ambulance Transport Fee $1,400.00 8.2 Fire Ambulance Transport Mileage Fee $23.00 per mile The Compliance Engine Administrative 8.3 Fee per submittal $20.00 False Alarm Responses(within a,calendar year) : Preventable Nuisance or Malfunction Alarm-1st and 2nd violation No Penalty Preventable Nuisance or Malfunction Alarm-3rd violation $84.00 Preventable Nuisance or Malfunction Alarm-4 or more violations $167.00 Public Records Requests RCW70.020.010&WAC 246-08-400 45 CRF 164.524.(c}(4) Description Rate General Records-paper copies $0.15 per page General Records-scanned copies $0.10 per page +cost of media General Records-Electronic Copies $0.05 per 4 electronic files and$0.10 per gigabyte Outsourced copying&scanning Actual cost+cost of media Records mailed or shipped Actual cost of postage and container Video and audio tapes Actual cost to reproduce Medical Incident Reports-HITECH $6.50 per report Medical Incident Reports-Clerical Fee $28.00 per report Medical Incident Reports-paper copies- Pages 1-30 $1.24 per page Medical Incident Reports-paper copies • - Pages 31+ $0.90 per page 1a_.. .:. OPERATIONAL PERMITS All Operational Permits listed in the International Fire Code Section 105.6 are included with the Fire Benefit Charge. Explanatory notes: 1. The VRFA establishes its review and inspection fees on a percentage of the permit fee assessed by the authority having jurisdiction. Using a percentage of the jurisdictional fee as the basis of VRFA fees eliminates the need to adjust the VRFA fee schedule every time a jurisdictional fee changes. 2. The fee only applies to single family occupancies that require fire protection systems. 3. Hourly rate is based on the direct costs of VRFA staff time,salary,benefits,overhead,administrative costs,and resources. 4.Includes plan review and first two inspections. 5.Preventable nuisance and malfunction false alarms exist to reduce unwarranted calls that remove emergency apparatus from service. Though there is no penalty for 15t and 2nd violations,it provides the opportunity for the VRFA to educate owners about any mechanical problems within a system that may not be the fault of occupancy tenants. It further grants the opportunity for repair technicians to correct any deficiencies that may exist. Subsequent false alarms incur a penalty in an attempt to encourage needed repairs of the associated systems. 6.The VRFA Fire Marshal is authorized to reduce any fees for permits. In compelling cases where the applicant-the party responsible for payment of such fees-is an organization exempt from taxation under 26 USC 501(c)(3),and where the permit relates directly to the provision of charitable services to residences of the VRFA service area,the VRFA Fire Marshal is vested with discretion to reduce any fees for permits,publications,and actions by up to 50%. 7. Permits that are not completed and no project improvements are made can,in writing,ask for the inspection fees to be refunded. 8.The VRFA will attempt to accommodate a client's requests for inspections outside of normal working hours.If there is not an inspector available,the request may be denied.If a client requests such inspection and the inspection cannot be completed for any of the reasons outlined above,the Department shall retain the minimum inspection fee and is authorized to deny any future requests.A 24 hour notice for cancellations is required for refund of fees. 9.After hour inspection fees are charged when an inspection is performed outside of normal work hours at the client's request. 10.Fees in accordance to RCW 70.77.555 11.If an inspection for a fireworks display/firework sales permit is scheduled outside of normal VRFA hours for the Fire Marshal's Office,it will be billed at a two hour minimum in accordance with line 5.5 in this fee schedule.