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Item # 2.

Council Meeting

Meeting Date:	11/10/2020
Department:	Fire
Pillars:	Gold Standard in Public Safety
Milestones:	Leverage Addison's assets to grow and expand placemaking business programs and events that will set Addison apart to attract talent and businesses

AGENDA CAPTION:

Present and Discuss Recommendations Amending Fire Department Plan Review and Prevention Fees.

BACKGROUND:

The Addison Fire Department charges fees for fire plan reviews and inspections. Staff evaluated Addison’s current fee ordinance to determine if the fee calculation methodology and fee schedule are consistent with comparison cities.

Staff will present the findings of this evaluation and recommend amending the current calculation methodology and fee schedule. The main changes being proposed are to:

Base fees on the project’s value (flat fee) instead of square footage.
Amend current fees to be consistent with other Town fees and comparison cities’ fees.
Add new fees for other permits and services provided by the Fire Prevention Division.

The proposed ordinance amendment may increase the Town’s revenues by an estimated $15,000 per year.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff requests direction from Council.

Attachments
Presentation - Fire Prevention Fees Amendment
Ordinance (draft) - Amending Fire Department Fees