Agenda Item #
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
10/24/2006
Agenda Report #
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Revising Fee System for Department of Engineering
INITIATED BY: Engineering Department
Recommendation: Approve the Ordinance revising Section 2-18.4.1 and
Section 18-36 of the Columbus Code.
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.
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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