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This presentation outlines the proposed fee revisions for development services in the FY 07-08 budget. It includes an overview, fee review findings, revised fees, and a summary.
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PROPOSED FEE REVISIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FY 07-08 Budget Worksession July 18, 2007
PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Overview • Fee Review • Findings • Revised Fees • Summary
PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Overview • Fee Review • Findings • Revised Fees • Summary
OVERVIEW • Fees related to development services • Planning • Zoning • Concurrency • Building Sub-Trades • Environmental Protection
OVERVIEW • Administrative Regulations require periodic review of fees and full cost recovery unless justified • General policy of the BCC that growth should pay its own way • Fee review recommended during 2006 work sessions
PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Overview • Fee Review • Findings • Revised Fees • Summary
FEE REVIEW • Conducted internal financial review of Planning, Zoning, Building trades, and Environmental fees • Direct labor • Operating costs & materials • Administration • Indirect costs • OMB reviewed all proposed fees for financial accuracy
FEE REVIEW • Consultants hired to provide analysis of Concurrency Management fees • Maximus performed study in 2007 • Activities reviewed County-wide • Growth Management • Public Works • Utilities • County Attorney • OMB
PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Overview • Fee Review • Findings • Revised Fees • Summary
FINDINGS • Current fees do not cover direct and indirect costs of providing services • Increases to existing fees required • New fees proposed for Growth Management, EPD, and Concurrency
PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Overview • Fee Review • Findings • Revised Fees • Summary
REVISED FEES • Zoning Division • Permit/Plans Reviews • Zoning Adjustments/Variances • Planned Development • Planning Division • Development Applications • Comp Plan Evaluations/ Amendments • Rezonings
REVISED FEES • Concurrency Management • Capacity Encumbrance/Reservations • Vested Rights Determinations • Proportionate Fair Share Agreements • Division of Building Safety SubTrades • Electrical • Mechanical • Plumbing
REVISED FEES • Environmental Protection • Conservation Area Determinations (CAD) • Conservation Area Impacts (CAI) • Landfill Applications • Solid Waste Recycling • Variance requests/ appeals
REVISED FEES * Based on a 50 acre commercial project
REVISED FEES charge upon 2nd submittal * Based on a 50 acre commercial project
REVISED FEES • Concurrency Management • Existing fees were updated for increased levels of service • New activities required new fees • Proportionate Fair Share Agreements • Concurrency Review Committee • Applications for De Minimis
REVISED FEES • Meetings with development industry representatives show support • Home Builders Association • Construction Industry Council • Development community supports fee increases required to maintain existing levels of service
PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Overview • Fee Review • Findings • Revised Fees • Summary
SUMMARY • Growth should pay its own way • Comprehensive financial review of fee-based activities and services • Proposed fees keep Orange County comparable to other jurisdictions • Revisions supported by development community to maintain services
PROPOSED FEE REVISIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FY 07-08 Budget Worksession July 18, 2007
REQUESTED ACTION • Approval of resolution amending fees • Adjust fees as shown in revised fee schedule to recover costs • Index fees annually to the increase in Consumer Price Index, or 3% if less