To

Mayor and Council

Subject

Revising Fee System for Department of Engineering

Initiator

Engineering

Recommendation

Approve the Ordinance revising Section 2-18.4.1 and Section 18-36 of the \n \n Columbus Code.

Approval

Approved

Background

Section 2-18.4.1, adopted in 1997, established a fee system for services

performed by the Department of Engineering. Section 18-36 designates the fees

for work performed on the City's right-of-way.

Analysis

Fees for services performed by the Department of Engineering have not been

revised since 2001. The proposed changes were presented to the Development

Committee on April 3, 2006 and September 18, 2006. We have received very few

comments regarding the fee changes. Due to variability of fuel, construction

and material cost the sign material bids have changed every 90 days. For this

reason the Department of Engineering will be reviewing the bid every four (4)

months and based on the most current prices adjust the sign cost if needed with

approval of the City Manager. The current fees will be posted on the

Engineering Website.

Financial Considerations

Revising the fee system will increase revenue for the City and help offset some

of the operating cost.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

Legal Considerations

All fee increases must be approved by Council.

Recommendations/ Actions

Approve the Ordinance revising Section 2-18-4.1 and Section 18-36 of the

Columbus Code.

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