Ord No 03-12-2119ORDINANCE NO, 03-12-2119
An Ordinance amending the City of South Miami's existing Fee Schedule,
Ordinance No. 04-11-207; amending Section A of the Building Department
Schedule of Permit Fees.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Commission to revise several of its building
permit fees to be consistent with neighboring municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the Administration supports a revision to Section A of the Building
Department Schedule of Permit Fees ; and
WHEREAS, the Building Department reviewed and analyzed the City's schedule of
permit fees and determined that the city's roofing permit fees were higher than those in
surrounding municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the Building Department reviewed and analyzed the City's schedule of
permit fees and determined that the city's permit fees for new construction, alterations and
repairs were lower than surrounding municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to accept the recommendation of the City
Administration and enact the aforesaid amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section I. Ordinance 04 -11 -2077 shall be amended as set forth in the attached Section
A; Building Department Schedule of Permit Fees.
Section 3: Severability. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is
for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this holding
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 4. Ordinances in Conflict. All ordinances or parts of ordinances and all section
and parts of sections of ordinances in direct conflict herewith are hereby repealed. However, it
is not the intent of this section to repeal entire ordinances, or parts of ordinances, that give the
appearance of being in conflict when the two ordinances can be harmonized or when only a
portion of the ordinance in conflict needs to be repealed to harmonize the ordinances. If the
ordinance in conflict can be harmonized by amending its terms, it is hereby amended to
harmonize the two ordinances. Therefore, only that portion that needs to be repealed to
harmonize the two ordinances shall be repealed.
Section 2. Any
such fees may be waived or reduced by the
Mayor
and City Commission
by
way of resolution.
Section 3: Severability. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is
for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this holding
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 4. Ordinances in Conflict. All ordinances or parts of ordinances and all section
and parts of sections of ordinances in direct conflict herewith are hereby repealed. However, it
is not the intent of this section to repeal entire ordinances, or parts of ordinances, that give the
appearance of being in conflict when the two ordinances can be harmonized or when only a
portion of the ordinance in conflict needs to be repealed to harmonize the ordinances. If the
ordinance in conflict can be harmonized by amending its terms, it is hereby amended to
harmonize the two ordinances. Therefore, only that portion that needs to be repealed to
harmonize the two ordinances shall be repealed.
Pg. 2 of Ord. No. 03 -12 -2119
Section S. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective upon enactment.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of January 2012.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
�UTY CLERX7" MAYO
I' Reading — 1/3/12
2 "a Reading - 1/ 17 /1 2
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Stoddard:
Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Palmer:
Commissioner Beasley:
Commissioner Harris:
5 -0
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
O 'o OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
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INTER- OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: The Honorable Mayor Stoddard and Members of the City Commission
via: Hector Mirabile, Ph.D., City Manage 1
From: Victor Citarella, Building Director
Date: January 3. 2012 ITEM No.
SUBJECT An Ordinance amending the City of South Miami's existing Fee
Schedule, Ordnance No. 04-11-207, amending Section A of the
Building Department Schedule of Permit Fees.
REQUEST: An ordinance amending the Section A of the Building Department
schedule of permit fees to increase certain new construction, repair and
renovation fees, and reduce the roofing permit fees.
BACKGROUND: At the December 6, 2011 City Commission meeting, it was requested
that staff analyze the impacts of reducing the per square cost of roofing
permits from the current $0.25 per square foot, to $OJ 4 per square
foot, in keeping with the average permit fees from neighboring
municipalities. Additionally, the Building Department analysis reviewed
fees for new construction, alterations and repairs, and determined that
the City of South Miami fees in these categories were generally lower
than surrounding municipalities. The proposed changes increases several
of these fees and reduces others. Details of proposed changes are
enumerated in Section A of the building permit fee schedule that is
attached.
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft Ordinance with Proposed Changes
Ordinance No 04-11-2077 Section A; Building Department Schedule of
Permit Fees
Building Director's Memorandum
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
SCHEDULE
SECTION A - BUILDING PERMIT FEES
2010
2011
2012
MINIMUM FEES FOR BUILDING PERMITS
cost
Residential Permit
$100
$100
$IOQ
Commercial Permit
$150
$150
S50
NEW CONSTRUCTION (all reefed-areas) - Whichever is the
greater amount to the
following:
0 to 25,000 sq. ft. per sq. ft
$0.80
$0.80
$0.80
Plus for 25,001 and over per sq. ft.
$0.70
$0.70
$0.70
Pe ese, ', ^90t�1
$10
$10
or
Per
each
$ 100 of construction
cost
$2.00
NEW CONSTRUCTION, RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS - Whichever is the greater amount to the
follovAne• .
Per sq. ft. ' $0.50 $0.50 $0.50
or
Per each $100 of construction cost
3.00
ALTERATIONS, IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS TO BUILDINGS - Whichever is the greater amount to
the following:
Per sq. ft. $0.75 $0.75 $0.75
or
Per each $100 of construction cost $100
GENERAL REPAIRS AND OTHER WORK NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE - Whichever is thegmateir amgynt
to the following;...
Per sq. ft $0.20 $0.20 $0.20
or
Per each $100 of construction cost
INSTALLATION, ALTERATION OR REPAIR OF EXTERIOR WINDOW, DOORS AND SHUTTER
Each $9 $9
00
INSTALLATION, ALTERATION OR REPAIR OF CURTAIN WALLS OR STORE FRONTS
Per sq. ft $0.25 $0.25 $0.25
WOOD DECK, WALKWAY, SCREEN ENCLOSURE, POOL DECK, AWNING, CONCRETE SLAB
Per sq. ft $0.20 $0.20 $0.20
FENCES, WALLS, A/C SCREENS AND RAILINGS
Per linear foot $0.50 $0.50 $0.50
Page 1 of 3
BUILDING PERMIT FEES SCHEDULE
SECTION A- BUILDING PERMIT FEES 2010 2011 2olz
ROOFING
Per sq. ft.
SWIMMING POOLS
Each
PARKING LOTS AND DRIVEWAYS
Per sq. ft.
PARKING LOT SEAL COATING AND STRIPING
0 to 1,000 per sq. ft. ,
Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction
DEMOLITION
0 to 1,000 sq. ft
Each additional 1,000 sq. ft, or fraction
PAINTING, SANDBLASTING OR STEAM CLEANING
Commercial only, each
SIGNS
Each
MOVE BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
Per sq. ft
TEMPORARY BUILDING
Per sq. ft.
TEMPORARY PLATFORMS
Each
ORNAMENTAL IRON
Per sq. ft.
PILE DRIVING
First pile, each
Additional pile, each
ANY OTHER WORK NOT COVERED
Pe - eaeh-`wl- OQ- ef- eenstfrtc-tien -eest
Per each -$ I OQ of construction cost
Page 2 of 3
$0.25
$0.25
$0.14
$300
$300
$30
$0.15
$0.15
$915
$0.15
$0.15
$0.15
$10
$10
$10
$0.50
$0.50
$0.50
$15
$15
X15
$100
$100
00-0
$75
$75
$0.20
$0.20
$0.20
$0.30
$0.30
0.3
$150
$I50
n5Q
$0.10
$0.10
$0. 1-Q
$65
$65
$6565
$20
$20
$220
$10
$10
$3.00
BUILDING PERMIT FEES SCHEDULE
SECTION A - BUILDING PERMIT FEES
A/C SCREENS, MASONARY FENCES, RETAINING WALL & RAILING
Per linear foot
LANDSCAPING, TREES
Each
Residential
Commercial
New Construction
LANDSCAPING, HEDGES
For each 100 L F.
Residential, each 100 L. F.
Commercial, each 100 L. F.
New Construction, each 100 L F.
LANDSCAPING, GROUND COMER
0 to 250 sq. ft.
Each additional 250 sq, ft. or fraction
Residential, 0 to 250 sq. ft.
Residential, each additional 250 sq. ft or fraction
Commercial, 0 to 250 sq. ft.
Commercial, each additional 250 sq. ft. or fraction
New Construction, 0 to 250 sq, ft.
New Construction, each additional 250 sq. ft. or fraction
FOOTING FOR POLES
Each
REINSPECTION FEE
Each
Page 3 of 3
2010 2011 2012
$0.30 $0.30 $0.30
$0
$0
So
$20
$20
120
$20
$20
$20
$0
$0
$50
$25
$25
$25
$25
$25
125
$0
$0
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$200
$200
$200
$50
$50
$50
$200
$200
200
$50
$50
$7.50 $7.50 $7.50
$50 $50 $550
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City of South Miami
Building Department
TO; Hector Mirabile, Ph.D.
City Manager
FROM: Victor Citarella, P.E.
Director, Building Department
SUBJECT: Review of Permit Fees for Roofing Permits
DATE: December 20, 2011
Pursuant to your request for a review of the roofing permit fees currently approved in the City of
South Miami Schedule of Fees, the following analysis was conducted: - -
Estimated labor man -hours and their associated costs for steps required for processing a roofing
permit were determined, and applied to a "typical' roofing permit for a single family residence of
2,000 square feet.
Staff involved in processing these permits include primarily a permit/plans coordinator with an
average hourly wage of $15 plus benefits or approximately $18 per hour, a plans examiner with
an average hourly wage of $54 with no benefits; and a roofing inspector with an average
hourly wage of $28 plus benefits or approximately $33 per hour. Staff from other CSM
departments is calculated at $50 per hour.
Item 1- It takes time and effort for a permit clerk/coordinator to review, accept if correctly
submitted, and process the application for the work. This includes date /stamping the documents,
verifying the qualifications, insurance and bonding capacity of the contractor, and recording the
information in the department computer system. The routing for approval from various review
centers is initiated. Staff time required for processing item 1 is approximately 20minutes
by permit/plans coordinator (0.4 hrs @ $18 /hr) for an approximate average cost of $7.20.
Item 2- It takes time and effort for reviewers from the PlanningfZoning and Code Enforcement
organizations to insure that the work conforms with local City Codes, and that no other
outstanding violations exist at the property where the work is to be done. Staff time required for
processing item 2 is approximately 2 hours by professional staff from the Zoning and Code
Enforcement organizations (2.0 hrs @ $50 /hr) for an approximate average cost of $100.00.
Dr. Mirabile
Page 2
Item 3- It takes time and effort for a State of Florida licensed plans examiner to review the
construction documents and confirm their concurrence with the Florida Building Code Staff time
required for processing item 3 is approximately 30 minutes by plans processor (0.5 hrs@ $54 /hr)
for an approximate average cost of $27.00.
Item 4- It takes time and effort for the permit plans coordinator to inform the applicant after all
mandatory reviews have been completed that the permit can be issued upon payment of the
appropriate fees to the CSM Finance Department It takes time and effort to issue the actual
permit documentfeard once the preceding steps have been completed. Staff time for required
processing item 4 is approximately 20 minutes by plans coordinator (0.4 hrs @ $18 /hr) for an
approximate average cost of $7.20.
Item 5- It takes time and effort to acknowledge notifications from the contractors regarding when
field inspections are ready to be done and to issue the appropriate routing instructions to the field
inspectors. Staff time for required processing item 5 four times is approximately 5 minutes each
by plans coordinator (0.4 hrs @ $18 /hr) for an approximate average cost of $7.20.
Item 6- It takes time and effort to conduct an average of four (4) separate on -site field
inspections by a State of Florida licensed Roofing Inspector while the roof is under construction,
and when completed. Staff time for required processing of item 6 four times is approximately 50
minutes each by field inspector (3.4 hrs $33 /hr) for an approximate average cost of $112.20
Item 7- Permit fee also pays for the costs to subsidize the expenses associated with office
equipment and supplies and the operation of a city vehicle, insurance and gas costs to travel to
the project site. Annual budget for these items is approximately $6,500 or approximately an
average of $6.00per permit.
Item 8- It takes time and effort to closeout the permit upon completion and final inspection. All
documentation must be kept for ten (10) years. Staff time for required processing of item 8 is
approximately 15 minutes by permit coordinator (0.4 hrs @ $18 /hr) for an approximate average of
$7.20.
Total approximate average cost for above items is $274.00 or $0.14 per square foot for a single
family residence. The preceding value does not include cost of office space, equipment, code
books, computers or other related expenses, which would increase the actual total cost
It should be
noted that our two closest neighbors,
The Village of Pinecrest
and the City of Coral
Gables fees
are at $0.23 and $0.15 respectively.
$12125
$114.19
In developing the above analysis, it was noticed that perhaps except for roofing fees, most of the
permit fees charged by the City of South Miami are lower than for our adjacent municipalities.
The following table illustrates the point on selected random items:
South Miami
Pinecrest
Coral Gables
Minimum Permit Fee
$100.00
$12125
$114.19
Residential New Construction
$0.50 / sq ft
$0.74 / sq ft
$1.83 / sq ft
Alternate Fee
R:1% - C:1%
R:4% - C:3%
n/a
Residential Alterations
$0.75 / sq ft
$2.54 / sq ft
$3.35 / sq ft
Reins ection
$50
$85
$75
Dr. Mirabile
Page 3
A review of the preceding table illustrates that overall, the cost of a building permit for new
construction projects is about one half of that for other municipalities being compared in the chart,
or 1% of the construction cost at CSM while 2% at other locations, peaking out at 7% at Key
Biscayne. However, the reality is that a true comparison between municipalities is difficult given
the various methodologies used by different jurisdictions to determine these fees.
The permit fees are established by Ordinance by the City Commission upon the recommendation
of staff. Overall "Building Department Schedule of Permit Fees" has not been increased since
2009 Roofing permit fees {and all other fees} can be lowered or increased by Commission
action at any time at their discretion.
If action is taken to modify fees at this time, perhaps consideration should be given to raising the
new construction building permit fee from 1% to 2% to match other municipalities. Your
direction as to how to proceed will be appreciated.
End of Memorandum
ORDINANCE NO. 04--11 -2077
An Ordinance of the Mayor and the City Commission of the City of South
Miami, Florida relating to the fee schedule; amending ordinance 2149 4013
as amended by ordinances to increase some fees, adding new fees, and
deleting some fees from the schedule, providing for severabilnty, ordinances
in conflict, and an effective date.
WHEREAS, the City reviewed fees schedules for Miami -Dade County and several
municipalities; and,
WHEREAS, the City found that fees for the County and other municipalities are higher than
those fees included in the South Miami Pee Schedule; and,
WHEREAS, the cost of services for Planning, Building; Parking; Parks & Recreation; Public
Works; Central Services; and other related fees increased considerably in the past year with new
services being requested; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to adopt a new Fee Schedule allowing
funding which will cover the cost of services provided; and,
WHEREAS, any such fees may be waived or reduced by the majority vote of the Mayor and
City Commission by way of resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THB CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That Ordinance 21 -09 -2013 shall be amended by this Ordinance by replacing
the Permit Fee /Fee Schedule with the amended Permit Fee/ Fee Schedule as attached.
. Section 2. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance are repealed.
Section 4. Any such fees may be waived or reduced by the Mayor and City Commission
by way of resolution
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of January ;;2011 .
Schedule to Fees Revised FY t i Pages oft
Additions shown by underlining and deletions shovm by oven
Ord. No. 04 -11 -2077
ATTEST:
1St Reading 12/13/10
2nd Reading 1/4/11
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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APPROVED:
COMMISSION VOTE: 4 -0
Mayor Stoddard:
Yea
Vice Mayor Newman:
absent
Commissioner Palmer:
Yea
Commissioner Beasley:
Yea
Commissioner Harris:
Yea
Schedule to Fees Revised FY I l I Page 2 of t
Addiflons shovm by underlining and deletions shovm by oven% ling:
BUILDING PERMIT PEES SCHEDULE
SECTION A- BUILDING PERMIT FEES' 2008 2009 2090
'MINIMUM FEES FOR BUILDING PERMITS
Residential Permit
$100
$100
Commercial Permit
$150
$150
NEW CONSTRUCTION (all roofed areas) .
0 to 25,000 sq, ft. per sq, ft
$0.65
$0,80
$0.50
Plus for 25,001 and over per sq. it.
$0.50
$0.70
$0.70
Per each $1,000 of construction cost -
$10
$10
NEW CONSTRUCTION, RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS
Per sq, ft
$050
$0.50
ALTERATIONS, IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS TO BUILDINGS
Per sq, it
$0.75
$0.75
$0.75
GENERAL REPAIRS AND OTHER WORK NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE
Per sq. fa
$0:20
$0.20
$0.20
INSTALLATION, ALTERATION OR REPAIR OF EXTERIOR WINDOW, DOORS AND SHUTTER
Each
$9
$9
$9
INSTALLATION, ALTERATION OR REPAIR OF CURTAIN WALLS OR STORE FRONTS
.. .
Per sq. R
$0125
$0.25
$0.25
WOOD DECK, WALKWAY, SCREEN E=NCLOSURE, POOL. DECK, AWNING,
CONCRETE SLAB
Per sq. ft
$020
$0.20
$0.20
FENCES, WALLS, A/C SCREENS AND RAILINGS
Per linear foot
$0.50
$0.50
$0.50
ROOFING
Per sq. fr.
$0.10
$0.25
$025+
SWIMMING POOLS
Each
$125
$300
$300
PARKING LOTS AND DRIVEWAYS
Per sq. ft.
$0.15
$0.15
$0.15
LARKING L40T SEAL COATING AND STRIPING
0 to i3Ooo per sq, ft.
$0.15
$0.15
$0.15
Each additional 1,000 sq. fc or fraction
$10
$10
$10
Page 48 of 38
Page 10 of 38
BUILDING PERMIT FEES SCHEDULE
SECTION A - BUILDING PERMIT FEES
2008
2008
2010
DEMOLITION
0 to 1,000 sq. ft
$0.05
$0.50
$0.50
Each additional 1,060 sq. ft. or fraction
$15
$IS
PAINTING, SANDBLASTING OR STEAM CLEANING
Commercial only, each
$50
$100
$100
SIGNS
Each
$75
$75
$75
MOVE BUILDING Olt STRUCTURE
Per sq, ft
$0.11
$0.20
$010
TEMPORARY BUILDING .
Per sq. ft
$0.20
$0.20
$0.36
TEMPORARY PLATFORMS
Each
$0.201 sq.ft.
$f 50
$150
ORNARM44TAL-IRON
. Per sq. ft.
$0. t0
$0.10
$0.10
PILE DRIVING
First pile, each
$65
$65
$65
Additlona) pile, each
$20
$20
$20
ANY OTHER WORK NOT COVERED
Per each $ I,000 of construction cost
$ t 0
$10
$10
AtC SCREENS, MASONARY FENCES,IBEFAINING WALL & RAILING
Per linear foot
$030
$0.30
$030
LANDSCAPINCr, TREES
Each
$10
$10
Residential
Commercial
New Construction -
LANDSCAPING, HEDGES
For each 100 L F.
$25
$2S
Resfderidal, each 100 L. F.
Commerciaf, each 100 L. F.
$2�"
New Construction, each 100 L F.
$25
Page 10 of 38
BUILDING PERMIT Z=EES SCHEDULE
SECTION A- BUILDING PEMIT FEES
LANDSCAPING, GROUND COVER
6 u� 250sq. ft:
Each additional 250 sq. fc. or fraction
Residenda), 0 to 250 sq. ft
Residentla), each additional 2SO sq, fc, or fraction
Commercial; 0 to.2S0 sq. ft.
Commercial, each addition a) 250 sq, fr. or fraction
New Construction, 0 to 250 sq, ft.
New Construction, each additional 250 sq. R or fraction
FOOTING FOR POLES
Each
I¢EINSPIECTION FEE
Each
2008 2009 2010
$200 $200
$50 $50
$20M
$200
$750 $750 $750
$50 $SO $50
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