Number
190910
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
A substitute ordinance increasing various fees and forfeitures.
Sections
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Analysis
This ordinance increases fees for selected licenses and permits, effective January 1, 2020.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 81-15-4 of the code is amended to read:
81-15. Building Mover Permits
4. PROCESSING FEE. There shall be a processing fee of [[$6]] >>$10<< for each permit issued. (See s. 116-19.)
Part 2. Section 81-38-3 of the code is amended to read:
81-38. Concrete Contractor.
3. There shall be a processing fee of [[$6]] >>$10<< for each license issued. (See s. 115-26.)
Part 3. Section 81-45-3 of the code is amended to read:
81-45. Driveway Permit.
3. There shall be a processing fee of [[$6]] >>$10<< for each permit issued. (See s. 115-23.)
Part 4. Section 81-50-1 and 7 of the code is amended to read:
81-50. Excavation Permit and Inspection Fees for Work in the Public Right of Way.
1. GENERAL. For the excavation required for the construction or repair of an individual storm building sewer, sanitary building sewer, combined building sewer, water service, or any combination thereof laid simultaneously in a single excavation or in more than one excavation connected by tunneling or boring, the fee shall be [[$112]] >>$125<<.
7. PROCESSING FEE. There shall be a processing fee of [[$6]] >>$10<< for each permit issued. (See s. 115-7.)
Part 5. Section 81-51.5 of the code is amended to read:
81-51.5. Extra Garbage Cart Charge. The extra garbage cart charge shall be [[$17]] >>$17.51<< per quarter for each extra garbage cart provided under s. 79-4-1.3.
Part 6. Section 81-102-3-a-1 to 3, b-1 to 3, and 4-a to c of the code is amended to read:
81-102. Public Ways: Permits for Temporary Occupancy or Use as Public Ways.
3. SIDEWALKS.
a.
a-1. The fee for a period of 7 days or less shall be [[$114]] >>$143<<.
a-2. The fee for a period of 8 to 30 days shall be [[$177]] >>$222<<.
a-3. The fee for each succeeding month or portion thereof beyond 30 days shall be [[$177]] >>$222<<.
b.
b-1. The fee for a period of 7 days or less shall be [[$57]] >>$72<<.
b-2. The fee for a period of 8 to 30 days shall be [[$89]] >>$112<<.
b-3. The fee for each succeeding month or portion thereof beyond 30 days shall be [[$89]] >>$112<<.
4. PARKING LANES.
a. Arterial Street. a-1. The fee for a period of 7 days or less shall be [[$133]] >>$167<<.
a-2. The fee for a period of 8 to 30 days shall be [[$215]] >>$269<<.
a-3. The fee for each succeeding month or portion thereof beyond 30 days shall be [[$215]] >>$269<<.
b. Collector Street. b-1. The fee for a period of 7 days or less shall be [[$89]] >>$112<<.
b-2. The fee for a period of 8 to 30 days shall be [[$145]] >>$182<<.
b-3. The fee for each succeeding month or portion thereof beyond 30 days shall be [[$145]] >>$182<<.
c. Local Street. c-1. The fee for a period of 7 days or less shall be [[$44]] >>$55<<.
c-2. The fee for a period of 8 to 30 days shall be [[$75]] >>$94<<.
c-3. The fee for each succeeding month or portion thereof beyond 30 days shall be [[$75]] >>$94<<.
Part 7. Section 81-102-4.5, 5-a to c, and 6-a to c of the code is amended to read:
4.5. PARKLETS. For the seasonal installation of a parklet in the public right-of-way parking lane, the fee shall be [[$200]] >>$250<< per 20 linear feet or per parking space.
5. TRAFFIC LANES AND ALLEYS.
a. Arterial Street. a-1. The fee for a period of 7 days or less shall be [[$151]] >>$189<<.
a-2. The fee for a period of 8 to 30 days shall be [[$278]] >>$348<<.
a-3. The fee for each succeeding month or portion thereof beyond 30 days shall be [[$278]] >>$348<<.
b. Collector Street. b-1. The fee for a period of 7 days or less shall be [[$101]] >>$126<<.
b-2. The fee for a period of 8 to 30 days shall be [[$190]] >>$238<<.
b-3. The fee for each succeeding month or portion thereof beyond 30 days shall be [[$190]] >>$238<<.
c. Local Street or Alley. c-1. The fee for a period of 7 days or less shall be [[$50]] >>$62.50<<.
c-2. The fee for a period of 8 to 30 days shall be [[$94]] >>$118<<.
c-3. The fee for each succeeding month or portion thereof beyond 30 days shall be [[$94]] >>$118<<.
6. INSPECTION.
a. Sidewalks: [[$60]] >>$75<<.
b. Parking lanes: [[$60]] >>$75<<.
c. Traffic lanes and alleys: [[$99]] >>$124<<. (See s. 115-11.)
Part 8. Section 81-102.1-1 to 8-b of the code is amended to read:
81-102.1. Public Ways: Special Permits.
1. CURB AND GUTTER. The fee for restoration of curb and gutter with respect to the removal of a driveway shall be [[$133]] >>$167<<.
2. DRIVEWAYS-TEMPORARY. The fee for installation of a temporary driveway (driveover curb) shall be [[$114]] >>$143<<.
3. FENCES. The fee for installation of a fence encroaching on the public right of way shall be [[$114]] >>$143<<.
4. HOLLOW WALKS. The fee for performance of any work on a sidewalk situated over a hollow walk shall be [[$119]] >>$149<<.
5. POLES. The fee for installing, replacing and removing utility poles shall be computed at [[$119]] >>$149<< per block face. A block face shall consist of both sides of the street and not exceed 100 house numbers. In instances when a block face of 100 house numbers is divided by one or more intersecting public ways, each subdivision shall constitute a block face.
6. SIDEWALKS.
a. The fee for replacing sidewalks shall be computed at [[$111]] >>$139<< for regular walks per block face and [[$195]] >>$244<< for full walks per block face. A block face shall consist of both sides of the street and not exceed 100 house numbers. If a block face of 100 house numbers is divided by one or more intersecting public ways, each subdivision shall constitute a block face.
b. The fee for replacing a sidewalk adjacent to a single parcel, up to 150 feet in frontage, shall be [[$25]] >>$32<<.
7. STREET CUTS. The fee for replacing and filling street cuts shall be [[$195]] >>$244<<.
8. INSPECTION COSTS. a. An additional fee shall be charged for each permit under subs. 1 to 4, 6-a and 7 to cover costs of inspection in the amount of [[$107]] >>$134<<.
b. An additional fee shall be charged for each permit under sub. 6-b to cover costs of inspection in the amount of [[$25]] >>$32<<.
Part 9. Section 81-102.3 of the code is amended to read:
81-102.3. Purchasing Appeals. The fee required for a vendor to appeal bid specifications and recommendations for awards pursuant to s. 16-05 of the charter and s. 310-19 of the code shall be [[1%]] >>1.25%<< of the amount of the bid being appealed.
Part 10. Section 81-102.4 of the code is amended to read:
81-102.4. Purchasing-Restoration to Bidders Lists. The fee required for a vendor to be restored to bidders lists maintained by the purchasing division - department of administration, subsequent to the division’s removal of a vendor's name if the vendor does not respond on 3 consecutive bids, shall be [[$80]] >>$100<<.
Part 11. Section 81-102.6-2 and 3 of the code is amended to read:
81-102.6. Recycling, Salvaging or Towing Premises License.
2. The fee for each license shall be [[$275]] >>$344<<.
3. The fee for each additional building or other fixed place for storage, as provided in s. 93-5-3, shall be [[$50]] >>$63<<. (See ch. 93.)
Part 12. Section 81-102.8-2 to 4 of the code is amended to read:
81-102.8. Recycling, Salvaging or Towing Vehicle License.
2. The fee for each license shall be [[$150]] >>$188<<.
3. For a business with 2 or more vehicles, as provided in s. 93-5-2-a-2, the fee shall be [[$275]] >>$344<<.
4. The fee to change the motor vehicle used in the conduct of a recycling, salvaging or towing business shall be [[$10]] >>$15<<. (See ch. 93.)
Part 13. Section 81-104.7-2 of the code is amended to read:
81-104.7. Sewer Connection.
2. There shall be a processing fee of [[$6]] >>$10<< for each permit issued. (See s. 12-20, charter.)
Part 14. Section 81-115-1 and 2 of the code is amended to read:
81-115. Special Privileges; Granting of Encroachments.
1. The fee for the introduction of each ordinance or resolution granting a special privilege shall be [[$250]] >>$300<<.
2. The fee for the introduction of each ordinance or resolution amending a special privilege for the purpose of adding items shall be [[$125]] >>$150<<.
Part 15. Section 81-134 of the code is amended to read:
81-134. Water Service. There shall be a processing fee of [[$6]] >>$10<< for each permit issued. (See s. 97-3.)
Part 16. Section 200-33-1-b of the code is amended to read:
200-33. Fees.
1. AIR AND SUBTERRANEAN SPACE.
b. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each air and subterranean space lease.
Part 17. Section 200-33-2-b-1 and 2, and d of the code is amended to read:
2. ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS.
b 1. The minimum fee for one and 2 family dwellings and accessory structures shall be [[$65]] >>$75<<.
b 2. The minimum fee for all other structures and buildings shall be [[$85]] >>$100<<.
d. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each alteration or repair.
Part 18. Section 200-33-4-d of the code is amended to read:
4. AWNINGS.
d. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each permit issued.
Part 19. Section 200-33-5-a-1-a to c, and 2-b- to e, g and h of the code is amended to read:
5. BUILDING PERMITS.
a. Commercial Buildings and Residential Buildings Containing 3 or More Units, New Construction and Additions.
a-1-a. Residential buildings containing 3 or more units: [[$0.36]] >>$0.38<< per square foot.
a-1-b. Industrial and manufacturing buildings: [[$0.30]] >>$0.32<< per square foot.
a-1-c. All other commercial buildings: [[$0.34]] >>$0.36<< per square foot.
a-2. The minimum fee shall be [[$200]] >>$210<<.
b. Dwellings, New Construction and Additions.
b-1. The fee for all one-and 2-family dwellings shall be computed at [[$0.36]] >>$0.38<< per square foot, using the definition set forth in s.200-08-86.2.
b 2. The minimum fee shall be [[$120]] >>$126<<.
c. Structures Accessory to One and 2 family Dwellings. c 1. The fee for garages and other structures of more than 150 square feet in area accessory to one and 2 family dwellings shall be computed at [[$0.25]] >>$0.26<< per square foot of area. The minimum fee shall be [[$65]] >>$68<<.
c 2. The fee for sheds and other structures accessory to one and 2 family dwellings and not more than 150 square feet in area shall be [[$65]] >>$68<<.
d. Footing and Foundation Permits.
d 1. The fee for footing and foundation permits shall be computed at [[$0.10]] >>$0.11<< per square foot of floor area of the first floor of the building or structure.
d 2. The minimum fee for one and 2 family dwellings and accessory structures shall be [[$250]] >>$262<<.
d 3. The minimum fee for all other buildings and structures shall be [[$275]] >>$289<<.
e. Odd Structures. The fee for permanent odd structures, such as parking lots, reviewing stands and tank towers or additions thereto shall be computed at [[1.3%]] >>1.4%<< of the cost of construction. The minimum fee shall be [[$65]] >>$68<<.
g. Solar PV.
g-2. The building permit fees for installations of all other solar PVs shall be as follows:
g-2-a. 0-20 kilowatts: [[$70]] >>$74<<.
g-2-b. 20.1-35 kilowatts: [[$100]] >>$105<<.
g-2-c. 35.1-50 kilowatts: [[$150]] >>$158<<.
g-2-d. 50.1-75 kilowatts: [[$200]] >>$210<<.
g-2-e. 75.1-100 kilowatts: [[$250]] >>$263<<.
g-2-f. Over 100 kilowatts: [[$300]] >>$315<<.
h. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each type of building or structure permit issued under this subsection.
Part 20. Section 200-33-6-c of the code is amended to read:
6. CANOPIES.
c. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each permit issued.
Part 21. Section 200-33-8.5-d of the code is amended to read:
8.5. CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY.
d. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each certificate of occupancy.
Part 22. Section 200-33-9-b of the code is amended to read:
9. CONDITIONAL PERMIT.
b. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each conditional permit.
Part 23. Section 200-33-11-h-1, j, r and yr of the code is amended to read:
200-33- Fees.
11. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS AND REPAIRS.
h. Fire alarm system:
h-1. Fire alarm panel: [[$75]] >>$100<<.
j. Garbage disposal: [[$10]] >>$15<<.
r. Minimum permit fee: [[$75]] >>$85<< for installations and repairs in one and 2-family dwellings; [[$85]] >>$95<< for installations and repairs in other than one and 2-family dwellings.
yr. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each electrical installation or repair permit issued.
Part 24. Section 200-33-13.5-c of the code is amended to read:
13.5. EROSION CONTROL.
c. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each erosion control permit issued.
Part 25. Section 200-33-14.5-b of the code is amended to read:
14.5. FENCES.
b. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each fence construction permit issued.
Part 26. Section 200-33-16-b of the code is amended to read:
16. FIRE ESCAPE.
b. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each fire escape permit issued.
Part 27. Section 200-33-17 of the code is amended to read:
17. FIRE INSPECTIONS. An annual fee shall be charged, equal to 1.5% of the city portion of the combined gross property tax levy, which is levied upon the inspection property. The minimum fee shall be [[$65]] >>$100<< and the maximum fee shall be [[$390]] >>$525<<. Fire inspection fees shall be charged against the real estate upon which the inspection takes place, shall be a lien upon the real estate and shall be assessed and collected as a special charge.
Part 28. Section 200-33-19-c of the code is amended to read:
19. FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR SOLIDS, VAULT OR ROOM.
c. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each permit issued.
Part 29. Section 200-33-20-b of the code is amended to read:
20. FLOOD PLAIN FILL PERMIT.
b. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each flood plain fill permit issued.
Part 30. Section 200-33-21-b of the code is amended to read:
21. FLOOD PLAIN LOCATION CERTIFICATE.
b. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each flood plain location certificate issued.
Part 31. Section 200-33-22-b of the code is amended to read:
22. GRANDSTANDS.
b. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each permit issued.
Part 32. Section 200-33-23-L and m-1 of the code is amended to read:
23. HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEMS.
L. Processing Fee. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each permit issued.
m. Counter Processing Fee.
m-1. [[Effective January 1, 2009, there]] >>There<< shall be a counter processing fee of $10 per application [[filed by an applicant who filed more than 100 applications in person or by mail at the development center in calendar year 2008.]].
Part 33. Section 200-33-24-b of the code is amended to read:
24. HEATING FROM CENTRAL OR DISTRICT SYSTEM.
b. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each permit issued.
Part 34. Section 200-33-28-b of the code is amended to read:
28. MORE THAN ONE OCCUPANCY.
b. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each permit issued.
Part 35. Section 200-33-29-b of the code is amended to read:
29. MOTOR VEHICAL EXHIBITION.
b. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each permit issued.
Part 36. Section 200-33-30-c of the code is amended to read:
30. MOVING.
c. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each permit issued.
Part 37. Section 200-33-34-b of the code is amended to read:
34. PERMIT RENEWAL.
b. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each permit issued.
Part 38. Section 200-33-43-o and p-1 of the code is amended to read:
43. PLUMBING.
o. There shall be a processing fee of [[$6]] >>$10<< for each plumbing permit issued.
p. Counter Processing Fees.
p-1. [[Effective January 1, 2009, there]] >>There<< shall be a counter processing fee of $10 per application [[filed by each applicant who filed more than 100 applications in person or by mail at the development center in calendar year 2008.]].
Part 39. Section 200-33-44-b of the code is amended to read:
44. PRESSURE PIPING SYSTEMS HANDLING FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS.
b. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each permit issued.
Part 40. Section 200-33-44.2-a to c of the code is amended to read:
44.2. PROPERTY REGISTRATION FEE.
a. The initial registration fee for a residential or commercial building, a condominium unit or a condominium association shall be [[$40]] >>$75<<.
b. There shall be a fee of [[$40]] >>$75<< for filing a new application in the event of a change in ownership, and, unless excepted from the fee pursuant to s. 200-51.5-5-b, there shall be a fee of [[$40]] >>$75<< for any other new or subsequent filing of an application required under s. 200-51.5.
c. There may be a fee of [[$40]] >>$75<< for correcting any error or omission on an application filed with the department
Part 41. Section 200-33-45-d of the code is amended to read:
45. PUMPS, FLAMMABLE LIQUID.
d. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each permit issued.
Part 42. Section 200-33-46-d of the code is amended to read:
46. RAZING.
d. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each permit issued under par. a or b.
Part 43. Section 200-33-48-a of the code is amended to read:
48. REINSPECTION FEE.
a. To compensate for inspectional and administrative costs, a fee of [[$100]] >>$175<< may be charged for any reinspection to determine compliance with an order to correct conditions of provisions of the code under the jurisdiction of the department of neighborhood services or assigned to the department, except no fee shall be charged for the reinspection when compliance is recorded. A fee of [[$200]] >>$350<< may be charged for each subsequent reinspection. Reinspection fees shall be charged against the real estate upon which the reinspections were made, shall upon delinquency be a lien upon the real estate and shall be assessed and collected as a special charge for payment and settlement as provided in ch. 19 of the city charter.
Part 44. Section 200-33-49-b of the code is amended to read:
49. RENEWING OF PERMIT.
b. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for renewing a permit.
Part 45. Section 200-33-50-c of the code is amended to read:
50. SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM.
c. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each sewage disposal system permit.
Part 46. Section 200-33-51-e of the code is amended to read:
51. SIGNS.
e. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each permit issued.
Part 47. Section 200-33-52-d of the code is amended to read:
52. SPRINKLER, STANDPIPE AND SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS.
d. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each permit issued.
Part 48. Section 200-33-55-c of the code is amended to read:
55. STREET-WALK BASEMENTS.
c. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each permit issued.
Part 49. Section 200-33-56-e of the code is amended to read:
56. STREET-WALK OPENINGS.
e. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each permit issued.
Part 50. Section 200-33-57-b of the code is amended to read:
57. SUBTERRANEAN SPACE LEASES.
b. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for lease. (See Air and Subterranean Space lease fee.)
Part 51. Section 200-33-61-c of the code is amended to read:
61. TENTS.
c. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each tent permit issued.
Part 52. Section 200-33-61.5 of the code is amended to read:
61.5. TITLE SEARCH. The fee for a written report on pending special charges and information on pending work orders in the department shall be [[$40]] >>$50<< per address.
Part 53. Section 200-33-62-c of the code is amended to read:
62. UNDERGROUND FIRE PROTECTION PIPING FOR FOAM LINES.
c. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each permit issued.
Part 54. Section 200-33-65-b of the code is amended to read:
65. VARIANCES, STATE BUILDINGS CODE.
b. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each petition issued.
Part 55. Section 200-33-66-b of the code is amended to read:
66. WOOD AND STOVE OR PREFABRICATED FIREPLACES.
b. There shall be a processing fee of [[$8]] >>$10<< for each permit issued.
Part 56. This ordinance takes effect January 1, 2020.
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
___________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: ______________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
____________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date: ______________________
Requestor
DOA-Budget and Management Division
Drafter
LRB174975-2
Teodros W. Medhin
Christopher Hillard
10/28/2019