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Consider approving a Resolution amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees and Charges, Lawton City Code, 2015, pertaining to Chapter 6, Buildings, Construction and Housing, by amending Article A-6-1.
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INITIATOR: Charlotte Brown, Community Services Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Charlotte Brown, Community Services Director
BACKGROUND: During a recent comparison of our fee schedule to the Peer 6, it was determined that staff needed to make a change to how the fee for roofing permits fees were being calculated. The fee for a roofing permit was never specifically called out, so it fell under our “other” fees and was based upon the valuation of the project cost. After visiting with the peer cities, some do not do permits at all, some do a flat rate and some do based upon a fee per square footage. Staff also spoke with a local roofing contractor and their recommendation was to base it on the square footage of the area being replaced. Staff’s recommendation is $0.16 per square foot of area being replaced with a minimum of $28.75. The minimum is the same as all of the other building permits that are currently charged.
EXHIBIT: Resolution No. 24- ______
KEY ISSUES: Does Council want to change the way the fee is calculated for roofing permits?
FUNDING SOURCE: n/a
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Resolution No. 24-_____.