on\O_ City of Troy

THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2014, 4:30 PM

Streets & Sidewalks Committee
TROY CITY COUNCIL
COMMITIEE MEETING NOTICE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
100 S. MARKET STREET, TROY, OHIO
(Phillips [Chm.], Heath, Snee)
Provide a recommendation to Council regarding:
Adjustments to the fee schedule, including the parking related fees,
Amending ordinance sections to include parking related fees idn the fee schedule,
Amend Section 351.15 to clarify two-hour parking provisions.
7-23-2014
cc: Council
Mayor
Mr. Titterington
Mr. Livingston
Mr. Stickel
Department Heads
Chamber of Commerce
Government Class
Board of Education
Media
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TROY OllJO
Patrick E. J. nt terington
Director of Public Service and Sofet
100 S. Market Street
P. 0 . Box 3003
Troy, Ohio 45373
www.troyohio.gov
phone: (9371 335-1725
fox: (937) 339-8601
po trick. titteringfon@troyohio.gov
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mrs. Baker, President of Council (} /
FROM: Patrick E. J. Titterington, Director of Public Service and Saff!,__ty, ( ld!i. -
DATE: July 21, 2014
SUBJECT: PROPOSED ADJUSTMENT OF FEES INCLUDING PARKING FEES
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council approves an adjustment to the schedule of fees and include in the fee schedule those related to parking,
provide that parking fees are part of the fee schedule, and amend ordinances related to two-hour parking to provide
additional clarification.
BACKGROUND:
A number of fees charged by the City are set forth in a Fee Schedule. As appropriate, staff reviews possible
adjustments for recommendation to CounciL In reviewing the fees, the goal is to cover the associated costs and to be
as competitive as practical with similar fees established by neighboring entities.
Attached is a listing of the proposed fees. Current fees are shown in red in the right-hand column. To summarize,
the fees proposed to be adjusted are as follows:
BZA FEE:
Proposed adjustment ($150 to $200) reflects increased cost of newspaper publications.
CEMETERY FEES:
Based on the recommendation by the Cemetery Foreman, the proposed fees are adjusted by approximately
10% to cover the cost of the service, while not being out of line with other municipal cemeteries.
PRETREATMENT FEES:
Establishing a new fee for Oil and Grease Surcharge related to the Industrial Pretreatment Program as
approved by OEPA.
PARKING FEES:
Currently parking fees are set forth in Chapter 353 of the Ordinances. We are recommending that parking
fees be included in the fee schedule. Staff would review the fees on a regular basis and any proposed
adjustments to the parking fees would still be reviewed/approved by Council.
e The attached communication from the City Engineer notes that surveys have been conducted with our
neighboring communities regarding various parking fees and fines. Generally, it was found that comparisons
are difficult as a number of smaller communities do not have meters and/or do little enforcement regarding
meters or parking spaces. For nearly a year, the City has not filled the parking enforcement officer position, so
the enforcement that has taken place has been based on the availability of police officers. In discussion with
Karin Manovich, Executive Director of Troy Main Street, Inc., she has advised that the merchants generally
would prefer to see enforcement of the meters and restricted areas. We have requested that the Civil Service
Commission schedule an examination for the purpose of filling the Parking Control Officer position.
MEMO - PAGE TWO
July 21, 2014
e The following are the recommended adjustments to parking fees:
METERS/KIOSK
EXPIRED METERS
ILLEGAL USE OF
$0 .10 per hour increased to $0 .25 per hour
10 hour maximum paid at one time $2.00
$10 if paid in 48 hours increased to $20 if paid in 72 hours
$25 if paid after 48 hours increased to $50 if paid after 72 hours
HANDICAP PARKING $50 increased to $100
PARKING KIOSKS:
"' For the newly refurbished South Cherry Street Parking Lot, the plan is to purchase a parking kiosk as a trial for
future consideration for other lots. Some of meters that were removed from the South Cherry Street Parking
Lot no longer work. The City can use parts from some of these meters to keep the meters in other lots
working. As discussed in the attached memo from the City Engineer, the exact style of kiosk unit has not yet
been determined. However, as the reconstruction of the South Cherry Street lot came in under the authorized
and budgeted amount, those savings can be used to fund a kiosk. Legislative action is not required to
authorize the purchase of a kiosk. References must be corrected in any ordinance references.
TWO-HOUR PARKING VIOLATION AND ENFORCEMENT:
" The Assistant Director of Law has recommended that the following language be added to Section 351.15
regarding enforcement of the two-hour parking limit spaces to clarify that the intent is two hours per space per
day:
"It shall be unlawful and a violation of the provisions of this Chapter for any person to cause, allow, permit
or suffer any vehicle registered in the name of, or operated by such person to be parked or remain any
parking space designated as two hour parking for any period in excess of two hours. It shall be a violation
for any person to cause, allow, permit or suffer any motor vehicle to occupy the same parking space in any
given day, during prohibited hour, at separate times more than two hours apart."
For your review, attached are two memos from the City Engineer and the proposed fee schedule.
RECOMMENDATION:
It would be appreciated if you would assign to a Committee of Council consideration of:
Approving the attached fee schedule, including the parking related fees,
Amending required ordinance sections for parking related fees to be in the fee schedule,
Amend Section 351.15 related to two-hour parking as shown above.
encl.
cc: Mayor Beamish
Chief Phelps
D Swan, City Engineer
D Hastings, Cemetery Foreman
Mr. Livingston
Mr. Kerber
Cit y of Troy
Engin e e r ing Department
TO: Patrick E.J. Titterington, Director of Public Service and Safety
FROM: Deborah Swan, P. E., City Engineer
SUBJECT: 2014 Fee Updates
DATE: July 17, 2014
The following fees are recommended for modifications:
BZA fees Fees increased from $150 to $200 to account for increased
costs of newspaper publications.
Cemetery fees Fees are updated to cover costs, approximately a 10%
increase. The new fees are still comparable to the surrounding communities.
Pretreatment fees Added a fee for Oil and Grease Surcharge. This fee was part
of the approval from OEPA of our Industrial Pretreatment Program however it
was inadvertently left out of the legislation.
Parking fees Increased as discussed in separate memo
Attached is the spreadsheet with all of the City fees related to various services.
EXHIBIT A
FEES RELATED TD VARIOUS SERVICES OF THE CITY OF TROY, OHIO
Proposed City of Troy Fee Schedule Effective August 1, 201 4
TYPE
Zoning Permil Accessory Use/Addition
Zoning Permit - Residential
Zoning Permit - Commercial/Industrial
Change of Occupancy Permit
Sign Permit
Temporary Sign Permit
Home Occupancy Permit
BZA - Appeal of Zoning Administrator Decision
BZA - Variance
Rezoning Request
Planned Development Request
Historic District Application
Tent Permit
Flood Plain Development Penmit
Zoning Code Text
Zoning Code Map
Comprehehsive Pian Text
Comprehensive Plan CD
Demolition Permit
Vacation/Dedication Plat
Re plat
Preliminary Plat
Preliminary Plat Reapproval
Final Plat
Final Plat Construction Plan
Fence Permit
Parkland Dedication Fee
Sidewalk/Driveway/A+A34pproach Penmit
Subdivision Regulations/Construction Standards
Enterprise Zone Application
Enterprise Zone Recertification
Community Reinvestment Area Application
Community Reinvestment Area Recertification
Economic Dev. Revolving Loan Fund Application
RFL Closing Fee
RLF Legal Fees
RLF Title Searches
Downtown Building Repair Loan Application
Downtown Building Repair Loan Closing Fee
Downtown Building Repair Loan Legal Fee
Downtown Building Repair Loan Title Search
Loan Programs Late Payment Fee
Right-of-Way Certificate of Registration
Right-of Way Penmit Fee (Sod/Pavement Cuts)
Right-of-Way Penmit Fee (Pole Permit)
Right-of-Way Penmlt Fee (Other work)
Stormwater Site Development Plan Applicalon Fee
Stonmwater Site Maintenance Plan Applicalon Fee
Automatic Sprinkler Sytem
Automatic Extinguishing Systems
Kitchen Hood-Type I or Type II
Fire Alcrm Systems
Fire Pump
Licensed Day Care Annual Inspection (Type E)
Foster Care Home Inspection
Adoption Home Inspection
Group Home Inspection
Retest of Failed Fire Protection System
Re-inspection Fee - Existing Commercial Properties (more
than 2 trips)
WATER TAP-IN FEE
5/8" x 3/4" Meter
1"Meter
11/2"Meter
2" Meter
4"Meter
Larger Meters
SEWER TAP-IN FEE
5/8" x 3/4" Meter
1" Meter
11/2" Meter
FEE
$25
$50.00 + $1 .00 /100 s.f.
$100.00 + $1 .00/100 s.f.
$50
$25.00 + $0.50/ s.f.
$25
$25
$200
$200
$ 150
$500
$0
$50
$50
$15
$10
$45
$10
$10 + $4/1,000 s.f.($75 max)
$50
$50
$50.00 + $1.00/lot
$25
$65.00 + $1/lot
.5% of the total cost of public
improvements
$10
$500 per principal residential
construction
$25
$25
$750
$750
$750
$0
$500
$0
by invoice
by invoice
$100
$0
by invoice
by invoice
$0
$500
$50.00 for 50 s.f. base fee. Each
open cut within 500 feel shall add
$0.25/ s.f
$50.00. Additional poles within a 500
foot linear distance can be under the
same permtt at an addttional cost of
$5/pole.
$50
$100
$100
$100
$100
$50.00 /hood
$100
$100
$75
$50
$25
$0
$50.00/trip
$50.00/trip
$2,000
$3,000
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
To be determined on a case by case
basis
$1,200
$1 ,600
$2,200
CURRENT FEE
150
150
Meter
4" Meter
Larger Meters
FIRE LINES
3"Tap
4" Tap
6" tap
8"Tap
10"Tap
12" Tap
16"Tap
INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT INITIAL PERMIT
APPLICATION
Industrial Pretreatment lnmal Pennlt Application
Industrial Pretreatment Reapplication
O&G Surcharge In excess of 250 mgn
CEMETERY FEES
Family Grave Section
Single Grave lot for infanV restricted area (7.5 sq.ft.)
Single grave lot for lnfanl/restricted area/City resident
Land in Section 14 for 576 sq. fl. and above
Land in Section 14 for 64 sq. ft - 576 sq. ft.
Opening and closing of grave Adult 70"+ vault
Opening and closing of grave Adult 70"+vault (no tent)
Opening and closing of Grave - Child 49" - 69" vault
Opening and closing of grave Infant vault less than 49"
Opening and closing of grave - Infant - City Resident
Overtime Services - AddiUonal (weekeday funerals scheduled
at 2pm or later, Saturdays
Cremated remains Interred in ground
Opening and closing of a private niche
Cremorial - Single
Cremorial - Double
Columbarlum - small single bronze fronts
Columbariom - small glass fronts
Columbarium - large single fmnts
Columbarium - large double fronts
Columbarium - Section 13 single niche
Columbarium - Section double niche
Overtime service (cremated reamains)
Sale of crypt - City Mausoleum
Opening and closing of any crypt
Crypt rental entrance fee - city mausoleum
Crypt rental fee per week - city mausoleum
Dlsintennent adult
Dlslntennent child
Dlsintemment infant
Disinterment of ashes
Any concrete foundation
4" thick slab (monument base up to 24"
Lawn level mar1<er up to 38" on gravel
Lawn level marker over 35 on gravel
Install military mar1<er (includes plaque base)
Selling comer stones (each)
Resetting
Plaque bses
Power Wash momument
Plant um foundation - installed
Plant um painting
Plant Um watering (annual)
PARKING FEES
Kiosks
Par1<ing Fines paid within 72 hours
Parking Fines paid after 72 hours
Fines for Handicap spots
$3,000
$10,000
To be determined on a case by case
basis
$3,000
$4,500
$6,000
$7,500
$9,000
To be determined on a case by case
basis
To be determined on a case by case
basis
$150
$75
$0.25 per pound
$660
$100
$50
$ t8 per sq. ft .
$21 per sq. ft.
$660
REMOVE
$330
$165
$50
$385
$275
$50
$660
$1,100
$600
$750
$800
$900
$650
$1,050
$110
$1,700
$600
$200
$25
$2,750
$850
$550
$330
$0.35 per sq. In
$110
$95
$120
$80
$30
$30
$35
$30
$55
$30
$45
$0.25/hour with $2 per day maximum
$20
$50
$100
New Fee
$600
$100
$50
$16 per sq.ft.
$19 per sq. ft
$600
$565
$300
$150
$50
$350
$250
$50
$600
$1 .000
$550
$700
$750
$850
$600
$1,000
$100
$1,700
$600
$200
$25
$2.500
$935
$500
$300
$0.30 per sq. in
$100
$85
$110
$70
$25
$25
$30
NEW
$50
$25
$40
Meters $0 10 per hour
$10 if paid within 48 hr
$25 after 48 hrs
$50
Ci t y o f Troy
Engineering Department
TO: Patrick EJ . Titterington, Director of Public Service and Safety
FROM: Deborah Swan, P.E., City Engineer
SUBJECT: Parking Kiosks
DATE: July 16, 2014
Parki ng Met er Background
Troy has about 98 parking meters in the downtown area all in parking lots. Four
(4) of our five (5) lots that are open to the public have meters (N. Cherry, S.
Cherry, Rec, and Mulberry). The fifth lot (Walnut) does not have room for
meters. Our meters are aging and are difficult to keep operating consistently.
Troy Codified Ordinances (TCO) regulates the Parking Meters. All of the parking
lots are in the Green Zone and the cost of the meters is 2
1
h hours for $0.25
with a 10 hour max. The fee for expired meters as per 353.99 is $10 if paid
within 48 hours and $25 thereafter.
Fees
Fee Legislation - Most City fees are contained in one piece of legislation
which facilitates an annual review of fees. It is recommended that the parking
fees be pulled from section 353 and put in the fee legislation. The TCO would
simply say that City Council will set fees.
Expired Meters - In a recent survey, it is apparent that Troy is at the low
end of the parking fines. It is recommended that the fees for expired meters be
increased to $20 if paid within 72 hours and $50 thereafter. It is important to
remember that these fees are meant as punishment for those that do not follow
the rules
Handicap Parking - Troy charges $50 for illegal use of the handicap
parking spaces. This is the lowest of any community surveyed. It is
recommended that the fee for Handicap Parking be increased to $100.
Use of Meters - Many communities do not have meters so it is difficult to
compare the costs of meters to any community other than Dayton. It is
recommended that the cost for the use of meters be increased from $0.10 per
hour to $0.25 per hour. If desired, in order to benefit employees in the
downtown area, it would be possible to put a max of $2.00 for 10 hours.
Parking Kiosks
Parking Kiosks are recommended as a replacement for the parking meters in the
parking lots. Depending on the brand of kiosk that we purchase they can be a
"Pay per Space" or a "Pay and Display" type kiosk. The kiosks will take coins,
smart cards and depending on the brand - bills or tokens. Some are solar, some
are not. Costs of the purchase of the meters will range from $6,500 to $7,800
depending on the type of kiosk and the options available. Both options have
monthly fees for the wireless communication and licensing. These fees range
from $25 to $55 per month. Staff recommends that we purchase one meter as a
trial to install at the South Cherry Street Parking lot. Other lots could be added
at any time.
Funding of the Kiosks would take place from the Parking and Downtown
Improvement Fund. The savings from the Paving of the S. Cherry Street Parking
lot could actually cover the costs of two kiosks without any additional
appropriations.
If you would like any additional information please let me know.