2008-29COUNCILMEMBER SCHEVE INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council may by Resolution from time to time as
necessary set and establish fees for various applications, permits and licenses; and,
WHEREAS, on September 26, 2006 by Resolution No. 2006 -41 a Permit, License and
Application Fees was appended to the Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Permit, License and Application Fees appended
to the Municipal Code which was adopted by Resolution No. 2006 -41 in reference to the
Building Permit and Zoning Application Fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLAIR, NEBRASKA, that the revised Building Permit and
Zoning Application Fees attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and by this reference made a part
hereof as though fully set forth herein, is hereby approved and adopted by the City Council to
amend the Permit, License and Application Fees which was appended to the Municipal Code on
September 26, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the fees as specified and set forth herein shall become
effective October 1, 2008.
COUNCILMEMBER ABBOTT MOVED THAT THE RESOLUTION BY ADOPTED AS
READ, WHICH SAID MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WOLFF.
UPON ROLL CALL, COUNCILMEMBER STEWART, SCHEVE, SHOTWELL,
CHRISTIANSEN, WOLFF, ABBOTT AND BIFFAR VOTING "AYE" AND
COUNCILMEMBER FANOELE VOTING "NAY ", THE MAYOR DECLARED THE
FOREGOING RESOLUTION PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF AUGUST,
2008.
ATTEST:
BRENDA WHEELER, CITY CLERK
(SEAL)
RESOLUTION NO. 2008 - 29
CITY OF BLAIR, NEBRASKA
BY:
JAMS E. REALPH, MAYOR
STATE OF NEBRASKA
WASHINGTON COUNTY
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BRENDA WHEELER, hereby certifies that she is the duly appointed, qualified and
acting City Clerk of the City of Blair, Nebraska, and that the above and foregoing Resolution was
duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of said City held on
the 12th day of August, 2008.
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BRENDA WHEELER, CITY CLERK`
APPENDIX - PERMIT, LICENSE AND APPLICATION FEES
AS SET BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Application Permit and License Fees — Effective 10/1/2008
License Fee - General Contractor $60.00
($1,000,000 Liability and $300, 000 bodily Injury Insurance Certificate)
Permit Issuance Fee (All Permits) $25.00
Building Permit Deposit Fee
Residential additions /remodels /accessory buildings valued under $10,000 $200.00
Commercial, new homes and residential additions /remodels /accessory buildings
valued $10,000 or greater $500.00
Misc. permits $50.00
Building Permit Fees (PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE will be added)
The Permit Fees for the following building permit types are determined using the following formulas
and charts:
RESIDENTIAL — NEW CONSTRUCTION:
Permit fee is:
Finished so/ft area (not including finished basement area) X $92 plus
Finished basement so/ft area X $56 plus
Unfmished basement sq /ft area X $29 plus
Garage so/ft area X $25
Multiplied by 0.006
RESIDENTIAL — ADDITIONS / REMODELS and COMMERCIAL — NEW CONSTRUCTION /
ADDITIONS / REMODELS:
Business / Industrial / Educational / Assembly /Factory /Storage/Utility
*Porches with roofs /screened patios are considered additions
Construction valuation computation: Sq /ft area X $63
Except for the following:
Accessory Buildings & Interior Remodeling Projects sq /ft area X $43
Pole barns with no hard surface floor sq /ft area X $25
Sign Erecting /Awnings and Decks /Handicap Ramps sq /ft area X $25 (Minimum $2000)
Construction valuation is Permit fee is:
$0 TO $50 $0
$51 TO $500 $25
$501 TO $2,000 $25
$2,001 TO $25,000 $70
$25,001 TO $50,000 $370
$50,001 TO $100,000 $620
$100,001 TO $500,000 $970
$500,001 TO $1,000,000 $2,970
$1,000,001 AND OVER . $4,970
per additional $100
per additional $1,000
per additional $1,000
per additional $1,000
per additional $1,000
per additional $1,000
per additional $1,000
Misc. Permit Fees (INCLUDES PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE)
Egress Window
Fences
Gazebos
Patios / Driveways / Sidewalks (new or replacement)
Roofing/Siding/Soffits and/or Eave Repair /Gutters
Swimming Pools with Fence
Window/Door Replacement (size change only)
Miscellaneous Building Permits (items not covered by one of the above)
Original permit valuation up to $50,000
Original permit valuation of $50,000 — $100,000
Original permit valuation of $100,000 — $500,000
Original permit valuation of $500,000 or more
PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
$65.00
Utility Excavation and Curb Grinding* $75.00
*Bond Checks are required on Utility Excavation and Curb Grinding Permits -See Permit Application
PERMIT RENEWAL FEE:
This fee is based on the amount of the original permit valuation and is charged when work is not
completed within two years and the permit expires. Renewals will only be allowed with the stipulation
that all exterior site work and outside finish work is completed and interior life- safety issues have been
properly address. Permit renewals are for one (1) year, with a maximum of two (2) renewals for a
maximum permit span of four (4) years.
$150.00
$200.00
$300.00
$400.00
SUBCONTRACTOR PERMIT FEES are based upon actual items that require an inspection or review.
When applicable, all items of the same sub permit type (mechanical, plumbing or electrical) should be
combined on a single permit with one (1) permit issuance fee. (Example: A 20 unit apartment complex
should be charged one (1) permit issuance fee and 20 sets of specific items on the mechanical, plumbing
and/or electrical permits.)
License Fee: Master Plumber (plus $5000 bond) $60.00
Journeyman Plumber (No Bond Required $25.00
Water Service Line Installer (plus $5000 bond) $60.00
Drain Layer (plus $5000 bond) $60.00
Permit Issuance Fee $25.00
Plumbing:
Modular Home $50.00
Kitchen (Per Unit) $12.00
Bath - Single Stall (Per Unit) $12.00
Bath - Multi -Stall (Per Unit) $25.00
Rough -In Bath (Per Unit) $8.00
Slop Sink/Laundry Tray/Drain (Per Unit) $6.00
Additional Sinks (Per Unit) $6.00
Outside Water Faucet (Per Unit) $6.00
Water Heater (New and Replacement) (Per Unit) $10.00
Backflow /Grease Trap (Per Unit) $15.00
Drinking Fountain (Per Unit) $6.00
Water Service (Per Connection) $15.00
Sewer (Per Connection) $15.00
Groundwork $15.00
Septic Tank & Laterals $15.00
Lawn Sprinkler System (Per backflow preventer) $10.00
Sprinkler System (Commercial) $30.00
Gas/Water Piping System (Commercial) $50.00
Water Tap:
3/4" $150.00
1"
1 1�2» $200.00
1 $250.00
2" $300.00
Anything larger requires approval from our Director of Public Works
MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES
License Fee: Master Heater (plus $5, 000 bond) $60.00
Journeyman Heater (No Bond Required) $25.00
Gas Line Installer (plus $5, 000 bond) $25.00
Permit Issuance Fee $25.00
Heating Permit Fees
Modular Home $50.00
Furnace/Heat Pump /Air Conditioner (Per Unit)
Up to and including 100,000 BTU / 3 Ton $15.00
Over 100,000 BTU / 3 Ton $25.00
Refrigeration Units /Coolers/Lines /Compressor (Commercial - New or Replacement) $15.00
Appliance Vents /Fans $10.00
Duct System $15.00
Gas /Air Outlets (Per Outlet)
First 5 $6.00
Additional $1.00
Radiant Heat Systems /Gas/Water Piping Systems $50.00
Boiler (BTUs)
Up to 100,000 $15.00
100,000 — 500,000 $30.00
500,000 — 1,000,000 $40.00
1,000,000 — 1,750,000 $60.00
Over 1,750,000 $100.00
ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES
License Fee: Electrician (plus $5, 000 bond)
Journeyman Electrician (No Bond Required)
Fire /Security System Installer (No Bond Required)
*Copy of current state electrical card required for all of the above
$60.00
$25.00
$25.00
Permit Issuance Fee $25.00
Electrical Permit Fees
Existing Service (Upgrade) $25.00
Temporary Service $15.00
Fire Alarm System $15.00
Modular Home $50.00
Sign $25.00
Smoke Detectors $3.00
Miscellaneous Apparatus, Conduits and Conductors $15.00
(Misc. items for which a permit is required but for which no fee is herein set forth)
COMMERCIAL /MULTI- FAMILY AND ALL UPGRADES:
New Service Fee = (Amp Fee + $5.00 per branch circuit)
1 -100 Amp Fee $25.00
101 -200 Amp Fee $35.00
201 -300 Amp Fee $55.00
301 -400 Amp Fee $75.00
401 -500 Amp Fee $95.00
501 -600 Amp Fee $115.00
601 -700 Amp Fee $135.00
701 -800 Amp Fee $155.00
801 -900 Amp Fee $175.00
901 -1000 Amp Fee $195.00
OVER 1000 Amp
1st 1000 Amps $195.00
Each additional 100 Amps $20.00
(Example: 200 ampere service with 40 branch circuits = $35.00 + (40 X 5.00) = $235.00 permit fee)
NEW RESIDENTIAL:
New Single Family /Two Family Dwelling Fee = Finished sq /ft area X .063
OTHER TYPES of residential occupancies and alterations, additions and modifications to existing
residential and commercial buildings:
Receptacle, Switch and Lighting Outlets (Per Unit -110 volts only) $1.00
Power Apparatus (Per Unit— 220 volts) $8.00
License Fee:
TREE TRIMMERS
Tree Trimmer (plus $5, 000 bond) $ 60.00
* No permit fee is required
After Hour Fees $80.00/hour
Inspections that require the inspector to remain on the job site past 4:30 p.m. for an extended period
due to contractor failure or for Saturday inspections.
Reinsnection Fee $50.00
Fee for each inspection or re- inspection when such portion of the work for which inspection was
requested is not complete or when corrections have not been made, and fee shall apply for additional
inspections required by failure to call.
Work Without a Permit: Double the Permit Fee
One written warning per general contractor or homeowner will be issued at no cost. Following the
written warning, whenever any work for which a permit is required is started without first obtaining a
permit, a fine equal to the actual cost of the permit shall be issued. (Examples: $50 permit fee gets a
$50 fine, $1,200 permit fee gets a $1,200 fine)
MISCELLANEOUS FEES & ZONING PERMIT FEES
Demolish/Move Building $50.00
Tree Planting (in the city right of way) $15.00
Conditional Use Permit (new and renewal) $230.00
Variance Application $230.00
Nonconforming Use Limited Extension $230.00
Rezoning $300.00
Zoning Ordinance Amendments (change to text) $550.00
Lot Split Application; Administrative Lot Line Adjustment $230.00
Preliminary Plat
1 to 10 Lots (Plus $10.00 per lot) $300.00
11 to 50 Lots (Plus $10.00 per lot) $600.00
51 + Lots (Plus $10.00 per lot) $900.00
Final Plat
1 to 10 Lots (Plus $10.00 per lot) $250.00
11 to 50 Lots (Plus $10.00 per lot) $400.00
51 + Lots (Plus $10.00 per lot) $600.00
Replat
1 to 10 Lots (Plus $10.00 per lot) $250.00
11 to 50 Lots (Plus $10.00 per lot) $400.00
51 + Lots (Plus $10.00 per lot) $600.00
*Amended by Resolution No. 2006 -52 — November 14, 2006
*Amended by Resolution No. 2007 -53 — August 14, 2007
*Amended by Resolution No. 2008 -29 — August 12, 2008