Regular Committee of the Whole

AGENDA ~ Regular Committee of the Whole Meeting DATE: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 TIME: Immediately Following the Council Meeting PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING VIA CONFERENCE CALL, YOU WILL NEED TO CALL 563-265-8337 AND ENTER PASSCODE: 201508022#. The City of Clinton Council meetings are open to all individuals regardless of language spoken or disability. Any person requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting, should contact the City Clerk's office at (563) 244-3421, at least two business days prior to the scheduled meeting. 1. ROLL CALL 2. MEETING ITEMS 2.a YWCA - LMI Funding Update for FYE2026 - YWCA Executive Director Shannon Sander-Welzien YWCA Certification 6-30-26 TIF-LMI Report YWCA Clinton final What We Do 6-25-26 Clinton Finance Committee 6.19.26 2.b 2025 City-Wide Traffic Safety Report - Engineer Craft COW - 2025 Traffic Safety Report FINAL 2.c Building Safety Division Fee Schedule - Chief McQuistion Council Report - Building Safety Division Fee Schedule - Pdf Building Safety Division Fee Presentation 3. MAYOR AND COUNCIL UPDATES 4. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 32 Agenda Item #2.a EXHIBIT A Annual Certi?cation [DI/U In City by no Iu/ur (ha/1 Junu / afeuc/Iyear/1w- r/Iu Iw'mx (gl'l/zcLM] Funds Arlgruunwnr/ undermgned. ‘1'111: on bclmll'ol' YWCA oi'Climon, Iowa. an Iowa 110111310111 corporation. ccrlllies the following: (i) YWCA has conducted the following LMI Activities during the preceding ?scal year: , , Description Cost I. 7 Mud/\Mk [gig-2H a" I [@gollo/K/ :3 The LMI Payments were used solcly for housing assistance to LMI Families in the City; and Thc undersigned Ul‘licerOI‘YWCAhas t'e—cxztminedthe [(311115 and provisions of the MA] Funds Agreement and certi?es that. at the date of this certi?cation. and during the preceding twelvs (12) months, YWCA is not, or was not in default in the ful?llment of any Ol‘the terms and conditions oftlte LMI Funds Agreement. Dated thisLB) day of ll’\ J 202;” (:erlil‘v _, m-pmvlinu and conect 10 the best of my knowledge and r~ r ballet. u u... .m m v. U-” m1.” mg luvvvuu13 is 11m. : YWCA OF CL] ‘TON, IOWA By: / ,K/ SuMiQ/FAiW/ WU‘NWU) Pi'inlNzge: Tine: $80»de ULVK.’ 3min“ Attached is documentation showing the costs incurred by the YWCA fm‘LMI Activities. Exuculinu ch'mz - Revised Page 2 of 32  Agenda Item #2.a Emp. Ctr-Payment Register Date Vendor Name Amount Invoice Description 7/16/2025 Keystone Incorporated $850.00 S. 18th St., Clinton, IA 52732 7/16/2025 Keystone Incorporated $1,050.00 S. 18th St. Clinton, IA 52732 8/29/2025 Alliant Energy (Client) $142.00 (Utility Allow) 5th Ave. S., Clinton, IA 8/29/2025 City of Clinton (Client) $550.00 Overdue sewer bill/ partial payment 5th Ave N, Clinton, IA 52732 8/29/2025 LeRup Assets LLC $302.00 (PartMay-Aug2025) 4th Ave S Clinton, IA 52732 8/29/2025 LeRup Assets LLC $2,175.00 (PartMay-Aug2025) 4th Ave S Clinton, IA 52732 8/29/2025 LeRup Assets LLC $500.00 417 5th Ave. S., Clinton, IA 52732 (City Funds, Client Moved) 8/29/2025 Tadd VanKampen $700.00 (Sept 2025) S. 4th St. Clinton, IA 52732 8/29/2025 Jason Marcus $1,063.26 (Past Due) S. 6th St. Clinton, IA 52732 9/2/2025 Jon Kavanaugh $625.00 1st Month Rent S. 5th St., Clinton, IA 52732 9/2/2025 Cottage Bluff Appartments $1,996.00 (Jul,Aug, Late Fee 2025) Ikes Peak Rd. Clinton, IA 52732 9/30/2025 Alliant Energy (Client) $400.00 (One time utility payment) S. 6th St Clinton, IA 52732 9/30/2025 Jason Marcus $700.00 (Sept 2025) S. 6th St. Clinton, IA 52732 9/30/2025 Cottage Bluff Appartments $973.00 (Sept 2025) Ikes Peak Rd. Clinton, IA 52732 9/30/2025 MAV Investments LLC $750.00 (Arrears Sept 2025) 6th Ave S. Clinton, IA 52732 10/2/2025 Shannon Leding $650.00 (Deposit 10.01.2025) Locust St. Clinton, IA 52732 10/30/2025 Howes & Jefferies Realtors $100.00 (Family of 6) 5th Ave Clinton, IA 52732 Deposit and Nov 2025 Rent 10/30/2025 Howes & Jefferies Realtors $600.00 (Family of 6) 5th Ave Clinton, IA 52732 Deposit and Nov 2025 Rent 11/14/2025 ProManage Realty LLC $800.00 2nd Ave. S. Clinton, IA 52732 (County RRH 2 Person Household 11/20/2025 City of Clinton (Client) $100.00 City of Clinton HP/Utility Payment 8th Ave. S., Clinton, IA 52732 11/30/2025 Iowa American Water (Client) $100.00 Utility 13th Ave. N., Clinton, IA 52732 Page 3 of 32 12/2/2025 John August $600.00 (Deposit, Dec 25) 6th Ave. S., Clinton, IA 52732  Agenda Item #2.a 12/2/2025 John August $600.00 (Deposit, Dec 25) 6th Ave. S., Clinton, IA 52732 12/2/2025 Tadd VanKampen $220.00 (Deposit, 11.25 Rent) S. 4th St., Clinton, IA 52732 12/2/2025 Tadd VanKampen $280.00 (Deposit, 11.25 Rent) S. 4th St. Clinton, IA 52732 12/2/2025 Hala Robinson/HSRC $700.00 (Deposit) Glendale Rd. Clinton, IA 52732 12/23/2025 Alliant Energy (Client) $480.28 Utility Pymt S. 18th St., Clinton, IA 52732 12/23/2025 Alliant Energy (Client) $582.54 Utility Pymt5th Ave. S. (lower unit) Clinton, IA 52732 12/31/2025 Jason Marcus $684.00 N. 2nd St, Clinton, IA 52732 Jan. '26 Rent 12/31/2025 Darvolisovel Robinson $600.00 1st Ave. , Clinton, IA 52732 Jan '26 Rent 12/31/2025 Jason Marcus $684.00 8th Ave. S., Clinton, IA 52732 Jan '26 Rent 12/31/2025 National Management LLC $801.00 Gateway Ave., Clinton, IA 52732 Jan '26 Rent 1/30/2026 LeRup Assets LLC $425.00 (city rent HP) S. 1st St., Clinton, IA 52732 1/30/2026 Howes & Jefferies Realtors $100.00 (City Funds-Deposit)5th Ave. S, Clinton, IA 52732 2/27/2026 City of Clinton (Client) $300.00 S. Bluff Rd., Clinton, IA 52732 - Utility/Sewer-solid waste 2/27/2026 Jason Marcus $1,446.56 (DblDep,ProFeb,Mar26) 3rd Ave. S., Clinton, IA 52732 2/27/2026 Clinton Properties $550.00 (Dep,ProFeb,Mar 26) 5th Ave S. Clinton, IA 52732 3/31/2026 Alliant Energy (Client) $142.00 Utility Allowance J. Miller 5th Ave. S., Clinton, IA 52732 3/31/2026 Clinton Block Apartments $615.00 - Deposit - 2nd St. Clinton, IA 52732 3/31/2026 Jason Marcus $723.00 (May 2026 Rent) - N. 6th St., Clinton, IA 52732 4/1/2026 Jason Marcus $1,212.72 - Dep,ProMar,Apr26 N. 6th St., Clinton, IA 52732 4/1/2026 Jason Marcus $1,446.00 - Dep,ProMar,Apr26 - N. 6th St.,, Clinton, IA 52732 4/23/2026 Alliant Energy (Client) $492.44 Past due utilities 5th Ave S Clinton 4/30/2026 Alliant Energy (Client) $103.00 Past due utilities 5th Ave S Clinton 5/6/2026 Thomas Blinkinsop $900.00 2nd Ave. S., Clinton, IA 52732 5/7/2026 Jason Marcus $262.76 (May 2026) N. 2nd St Clinton, IA 52732 Page 4 of 32 5/22/2026 Alliant Energy (Client) $113.68 (utilities) 2nd Ave. S., Clinton, IA 52732  Agenda Item #2.a 5/29/2026 ProManage Realty LLC $715.00 (May2026) 6th Ave S Clinton, IA 52732 5/29/2026 Boomhead Shot LLC $650.00 (May 2026) N. 4th St. Clinton, IA 52732 5/29/2026 Dutchman Rentals LLC $500.00 (May 2026) 7th Ave N.Clinton, IA 52732 5/29/2026 Dutchman Rentals LLC $700.00 (PartMay2026) McKinley St. Clinton, IA 52732 5/29/2026 Dutchman Rentals LLC $615.00 (May 2026) 7th Ave S., Clinton, IA 52732 5/29/2026 Eagle Point Realty LLC $750.00 (Deposit 2026) 7th Ave S, Clinton 52732 5/29/2026 Frank J. Shirley $1,000.00 (Arrears2026) 11th Ave S., Clinton, IA 52732 5/29/2026 Hometown Property Solutions, LLC $1,000.00 (Apr,May2026) 6th Street, Clinton, IA 52732 5/29/2026 Howes & Jefferies Realtors $700.00 (Deposit 2026) 5th Ave S, Clinton 5/29/2026 Jason Marcus $723.00 (June 2026) N 6th Street, Clinton IA 52732 5/29/2026 Keystone Incorporated $550.00 (Deposit 2026) S 18th Street, Clinton 5/29/2026 Liphardt Leasing & Property Management $500.00 (Arrears2026) 3rd Ave N, Clinton 5/29/2026 Mill Creek Properties LLC $405.00 (Arrears2026) Oakhurst Dr, Clinton 52732 5/29/2026 National Management LLC $766.00 (Arrears2026) Gateway Ave Clinton, IA 52732 5/29/2026 National Management LLC $600.00 (Arrears2026) Gateway Avenue, Clinton, IA 5/29/2026 National Management LLC $810.00 (Arrears2026) 13th Ave N, Clinton 5/29/2026 Patricia Struve $400.00 (Deposit 2026) S 7th Street, Clinton 5/29/2026 ProManage Realty LLC $650.00 (May 2026) 5th Ave S.Clinton, IA 52732 5/29/2026 ProManage Realty LLC $600.00 (Arrears2026) 14th Ave S. Clinton, IA 52732 5/29/2026 Sam Rogis $550.00 (Deposit 2026) 9th Ave S, Clinton 5/29/2026 Silent "E" Investments $640.00 (May 2026) 31st Ave Clinton, IA 52732 5/29/2026 Tom Foley $445.00 (ArrearsApr) Roosevelt, Clinton, IA 52732 5/29/2026 Tom Foley $625.00 (May26) Roosevelt, Clinton, IA 52732 6/26/2026 Jason Marcus $405.44 (June 2026) N 6th Street Page 5 of 32 6/30/2026 Jason Marcus $3,400.00 (Deposit, June & July) N. 2nd Street, Clinton IA 52732  Agenda Item #2.a 6/30/2026 Sandee Petry $1,200.00 (Arrears) 5th Ave S, Clinton, IA 52732 $50,089.68 Page 6 of 32 Agenda Item #2.a Did you know? 1 in 3 people is at risk of homelessness in Clinton County due to poverty levels. Clinton County has the third highest rate of homelessness per capita in the State of Iowa. Sources: United Way ALICE Report; https://iadatadrive.i2d2.iastate.edu/ The YWCA Empowerment Center seeks to stop homelessness before it starts. We assist individuals and families in Clinton and Jackson Counties who are experiencing or on the verge of experiencing homelessness through our Homelessness and Homelessness Prevention programs. YWCA Clinton believes that safe housing is a basic human right. YWCA Clinton operates under the Housing First Model. Housing First is an evidence-based homeless assistance approach that prioritizes providing permanent housing to people experiencing homelessness , thus ending their homelessness, and serving as a platform from which they can pursue personal goals and improve their quality of life . This approach strives to break the cycle of poverty/homelessness so that people utilizing funds are on the road to self -sufficiency. Our Services Homelessness Prevention Homelessness Prevention services assist community members in danger of becoming homeless within the next 14 days. This program seeks to stop homelessness before it starts by assisting families and individuals who currently have housing but are at risk of becoming homeless. Homelessness Prevention provides funding for rent and utility deposits , rent and utility arrears, along with wrap around case management. Income and grant guidelines determine which clients are served first. Rapid Re-Housing YWCA Rapid Rehousing offers short-term financial case management services to families who are currently experiencing literal homelessness. The goal of the program is to assist in obtaining safe, affordable, permanent housing while providing families with ongoing case management services to ensure long-term success. Literal homelessness is defined as currently in a shelter, on the streets, in a car, in a tent, or living in any place not suitable for human habitation. Income levels, needs, barriers to housing, and grant guidelines determine which clients are served first. Supportive Housing Permanent Supportive Housing provides assistance (long-term leasing or rental assistance) and supportive services to help people experiencing homelessness in achieving housing stability. The services are designed to build independent living and tenancy skills and connect clients with community-based health care, treatment, and employment services. Street Outreach Street Outreach services are designed to meet the immediate needs of people experiencing homelessness in unsheltered locations by connecting them with emergency shelter, housing or critical services and providing them with urgent non-facility-based care. The program consists of engagement, case management, emergency health and mental health services, and transportation. Emergency Shelter Temporary emergency shelter provides shelter in emergency situations. Page 7 of 32 Agenda Item #2.a Case Management Ongoing case management is provided to program participants to address barriers, provide stability, and set goals. The YWCA Empowerment Center provided (FY25) 1,943 “Housing Crisis Line” calls answered for people seeking services to address housing insecurity/homelessness. 140 people were able to stay in their homes/avoid homelessness through Homelessness Prevention program. 324 adults and children experiencing homelessness served in housing programs, Rapid Rehousing and Permanent Supportive Housing. 2,325 referrals were made to partner agencies/programs. Housing Crisis Helpline: “Access Point” for Homeless Services for Clinton & Jackson Counties YWCA Clinton serves at the access point for homeless services funded by the State of Iowa for Clinton and Jackson counties. The “coordinated entry” system was created to reduce duplication of services and prioritize people with the most barriers to housing. All people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness call the 1-800-number that is answered by our Case Managers here locally and are added to the “prioritization list”. State-funded agencies use the “coordinated entry system” to serve people experiencing homelessness. As agencies have an opening in their programs, they pull from the top of the list during weekly pull calls for our region. Those seeking services should call the YWCA Intake Hotline at 833-849-8976. All services are free and confidential. The region’s prioritization list has averaged from 100-200 applications Each application represents 1-8 people -- families, women, men, and children experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This number represents the people we unfortunately are unable to help without additional resources and services. Over 90% of those applying on our list, report their last address in the City of Clinton. Homelessness is a “community issue” to help solve. 1 in 3 people in Clinton County live in poverty or just above UNITED WAY ALICE REPORT: ALICE is your childcare worker, the cashier at your supermarket, your waitress, a home health aide, an office clerk. ALICE cannot always pay the bills, has little or nothing in savings, and is forced to make toug h choices such as deciding between quality childcare or paying the rent. One unexpected car repair or medical bill can push these financially strapped families over the edge. The future success of our communities is directly tied to the financial stability of these fragile ALICE households. Source: https://www.uwiowa.org/united-way-alice-report-iowa “Point in Time” Count determines needs in Clinton & Jackson Counties YWCA Clinton is the lead agency for the Clinton & Jakson County PIT counts which reports homelessness to the State of Iowa. It is a count of homelessness for one day in time, which is done twice per year. Low Barrier Housing – The definition of low barrier generally means that requirements for entry are minimal, and focus on harm reduction, which in turn encourages individuals who are experiencing homelessness to seek resources. In other words, accessing shelter and supportive services shouldn’t be an additional barrier. “Low Barrier” does not mean low standard – possession of drugs and weapons is prohibited, and all program participants are expected to abide by program guidelines. “Come as you are, and we’ll meet you there. We’ll do our best to welcome you and provide you the resources to achieve your housing, health, and employment goals.” Over $500,000 is invested back into Clinton/Jackson counties In FY25, the YWCA Empowerment Center funneled over $500,000 in direct program costs and case management into keeping community members in their own home and securing safe housing. Page 8 of 32 Agenda Item #2.a June 19, 2026 Dear City of Clinton Finance Committee, On behalf of the YWCA Clinton, we extend our sincere gratitude for your continued partnership and support. Your investment of TIF-LMI funds has created a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families throughout our community. From July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, City of Clinton TIF-LMI funds directly assisted 68 households experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their housing. These resources provided critical support for rent, security deposits, and utility costs, helping individuals and families maintain or secure stable housing. Of those households, 24 were able to remain housed and avoid entering homelessness through targeted Homelessness Prevention assistance. At the YWCA Empowerment Center, we believe everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home. In FYE25, our housing programs—including Homelessness Prevention, Rapid Rehousing, and Permanent Supportive Housing— served 324 individuals through our Shelter, Rapid Re-Housing, Homelessness Prevention, and Permanent Supportive Housing programs—which include 214 adults and 110 children. Behind every number is a person, a family, and a story of resilience, courage, and hope. Most importantly, 82% of the individuals and families we served remained stably housed after completing our programs— demonstrating the transformative power of safe, affordable housing paired with compassionate, supportive services. Each success story represents more than a housing outcome; it reflects a renewed sense of security, dignity, and opportunity. These are families who can now focus on rebuilding their futures, strengthening relationships, pursuing employment and education, and creating a foundation for long-term stability. None of this would be possible without the strength of community partnerships like yours. For FY2028–2030, (June 2027, 2028, 2029) we respectfully request a renewed three-year TIF-LMI agreement at $50,000 per year. Please note that 100% of this funding is passed directly to community members in crisis—none is used for administrative or case management costs. While the YWCA receives no direct financial benefit, these funds are vital in helping us secure additional HUD and IFA grants by serving as matching funds. Our current Empowerment Center budget totals just over $975,000, with roughly $324,000 from IFA and HUD to operate Street Outreach, Shelter, Homelessness Prevention, Rapid Rehousing, and Permanent Supportive Housing programs. To maintain this funding, we must provide over $128,000 in local match. The City of Clinton's investment represents approximately one-third of our total match requirement, making it an essential partnership that helps us leverage additional resources and provide critical support to individuals and families throughout our community. 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BACKGROUND: The Building Safety Division last completed a comprehensive review and update of its fee schedule in 2022. The proposed update identifies fees that are recommended for adjustment, those that will remain unchanged, and areas where clarification is needed to improve consistency and transparency. The goal of this update is to maintain a fee schedule that is fair, transparent, and reflective of the actual costs associated with providing building safety services and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. The proposed fee schedule was presented to the Finance Committee, which recommended forwarding the item to the Committee of the Whole for further discussion and consideration. BUDGET IMPACT: Some fee increases have a chance of increasing overall revenue from the division helping to defray the cost of administering the service. RECOMMENDATION: That the Council recommends moving the proposed fee schedule to the next business meeting for consideration. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 4 Fee Comparison Proposed Fees Page 22 of 32 Agenda Item #2.c Fee Comparison: Clinton vs. Comparable Iowa Cities 1. Clinton’sfees are consistently ?at and low Clinton is one of the onlyjurisdictions using true ?at fees across almost all common permits. . Most other cities: . Use valuation-based “scale” fees Add percentage-based plan review - Or stack permit + plan review + inspection fees Clinton is simpler and cheaper in nearly every category. 2. Certi?cates of Occupancy: Clinton is an outlier (cheap) Clinton is one of the lowest, especially compared to metro jurisdictions. 3. Mechanical permits are dramatically cheaper in Clinton . Furnace / AC / Combo: m air) . Clinton: $60 (furnace g air) / $110 flat (furnace Others: scale fees, per-unit fees, or 580+minimums . Example: . Marion: scale / $80 minimum . Mason City: $8 per $1,000 valuation Ankeny/Bettendorf: scale based on valuation Clinton’sfees may not always recover staff time when compared apples-to—apples. 4. Plan review is modest in Clinton —— aggressive elsewhere Clinton’srate is reasonable but used less often because most reviews are part of the permit fees ...—.__. “W". ... “n tmw...“ w-mr”- W.M......-.... ”MW *W Page 2 of 7 Page 23 of 32 Agenda Item #2.c 5. Pools, decks, fences, sheds: Clinton is bottom-tier pricing . Clinton is almost always $60—$115,while others: . Scale by size or valuation . Add electrical permits Charge plan review percentages This is where Clinton loses the most cost recovery. . 6. Reinspections & after-hours inspections are underpriced or missing Clinton: 0 Reinspection: N/A . 0 After-hours inspection: N/A Others: 0 $50—$77common 0 Some exceed $100 Clintonabsorbs repeat site visits with no recovery mechanism. WWW... The City of Clinton’sbuilding permit fees are signi?cantly lower and simpler than peer jurisdictions, relying almost entirely on ?at fees rather than valuation-based'orpercentage- based models. While this bene?ts applicants, it places the city at a disadvantage in cost recovery, particularly for labor-intensive permits and repeat inspections. Most comparable cities use scalable fee structures that better align permit fees with project complexity and staff time, whereas Clinton’s?at-fee model does not adjust for workload or construction value. To combat the disadvantage in cost recovery, the Building Safety Division is proposing to amend the adopted fee schedule and add additional ?at fees to help defray costs where recovery efforts are nonexistent. Page 3 of 7 Page 24 of 32 Agenda Item #2.c City of Clinton FixedFlat Fees: Bettendorf $00 $500 $115 $25+ m $120+ _E?_$20+ _M_$20+ 65% E?-_ —:m_$2s+ __ $110 $25l$100 —$25+ . —m $25+ “m __- —m _N/A $87 ___ $9Iea N/A N/A $16 50 N/A N/A $25+ _N/A N/A N/A ”m __ $87 1/2/ $500 $Iscale ENE-— _m _E?-$25/$50 1/2/$16min _$25+ Page 4 of 7 Page 25 of 32 Agenda Item #2.c City of Clinton Fixed Flat Fees: ubuque t. Dodge $115 $60 M M $110 N/A Unknown $60 M _ —m $60 ___ $60 _N/A W —m N_A N—A N/A N/A ___ —N/A —N/A NIA —m_ .?hss $87 Page 5 of 7 Page 26 of 32 Agenda Item #2.c City of Clinton Fixed Flat Fees: m $115 _scale scale/$80 salve/scale $60 _$8.00/scele $110 _scale $3860 see/$50 scale sell/$50 scale —IEI $25 scale scale/$50 scale Shed (nofooting, 1605qft.to4805qft.) $60 75+sq.ft. scale scale/$50 scale Site pan review N/A emporary Certificate of Occupancy $200-$400 Water Heaters scale/$80 $6.00/scale oning Inspections N/A Electric Reconnection Inspections scale Misc. Fees ADAplan review Appeal fee Egress window scale/$25 nspection after hours 150 Permit expirations/extensions ermitted MEP's scale/$80 Reinspection scale Temp. ElectricalService Page 6 of 7 Page 27 of 32 Agenda Item #2.c Proposed Residential, Commercial/Industrial Fixed Flat Current Residential Fixed Flat Fees: Proposed Fee Notes Fees: Certificate of Occupancy $60 Certificate of Occupancy $60 No change Deck/Porch (Attached) $115 Deck/Ramp/Porch $115 Name change/ No change in price Furnace/Boiler/ Geothermal $60 Furnace/Boiler/ Geothermal $60 No change Air Conditioning $60 Air Conditioning (Per Unit) $60 No change Furnace and Air Conditioning $110 Furnace and Air Conditioning $110 No change Plan Review Rate (Per Hour/Per Review) $85 Plan Review Rate (Per Hour/Per Review) $85 No change Pool (no electric- includes fence) $60 Pool (no electric- includes fence) $60 No change Pool (with electric- includes fence) $110 Pool (with electric- includes fence) $110 No change Residential fence/retaining wall (over 4ft) $65 Fence (Up to 6ft /retaining wall (over 4ft) $65 Name change/ No change in price Roof $60 Roof $60 No change Shed (no footing, 160 sq ft. to 480 sq ft.) $60 Shed (no footing, 160 sq ft. to 480 sq ft.) $60 No change Siding $60 Siding $60 No change 250 min. (1hr) + Site pan review $250 Specialized and/ or Site pan review Added Specialized Plan Review $125/hr after Temporary Cert ificate of Occupancy $60 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $60 No Change Water Heaters $60 Water Heaters $60 No change Zoning Inspections $65 Zoning Inspections $65 No change Electric Reconnection Inspections $87 Electric or Gas Reconnection Inspections $85 Name Change/ Price decrease Zoning Special Use or Variance (OSA) $125 Deck/Ramp/Porch (Commercial) Scale Current fee is sliding scale (clarification) Stop Work Order Double Roof (Commercial) Scale Current fee is sliding scale (clarification) Shed (Commercial) Scale Current fee is sliding scale (clarification) Siding (Commercial) Scale Current fee is sliding scale (clarification) Administrative Office Fee (after 1st hr) $60/hr New fee structure Reinspection/Reschedule/No-Show $60 New fee structure Replacement Windows $30 New fee structure Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial) $120 Differenciated from residential fee of $60 Temp. Cert. of Occ. (Commercial) $120 Differenciated from resiential fee of $60 Zoning Administrative Fee (after 1st hr) $60/hr New fee structure Zoning TOSA $75 Current fee; just now adopting by resolution Complaint Inspections (malicious) $30 New fee structure $150 min. (3hr) + Zoning Special Use or Variance (Includes Legal fees Current fee is $125.00. Zoning OSA) + $65/hr after Permit Stop Work Order Fees Current fee; just now adopting by resolution Double Page 7 of 7 Page 28 of 32  Agenda Item #2.c S TAFF R EPOR T · BU ILDIN G SAFE TY DI VIS ION Updating the Building Safety Division Fee Schedule Aligning permit, plan review, and inspection fees with the true cost of providing building safety services. Page 29 of 32 P re p a r e d f o r P re s e nt e d by Date City Council Committee of the Whole Building Safety Division July 2026  Agenda Item #2.c EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Why update the fee schedule now Costs have outpaced fees F i sc a l Ye a r 2 7 P ro j ec t e d Ga p Salaries, benefits, software, and inspection vehicle costs have risen since the schedule was last set, ~$59,000 while fees have stayed flat. The general fund is subsidizing permits When fees fall short of the cost of service, tax dollars cover the gap — shifting cost from permit applicants to all residents. Defraying the Cost Building permits are user fees, not taxes cost recovery is the target for user-fee services Fees are meant to recover the cost of reviewing, permitting, and inspecting a specific applicant's project. A defensible, data-based update 5 years since the fee schedule was last comprehensively Page 30 of 32 Adjusting to current cost of service keeps fees fair, transparent, and aligned with adopted code and updated cost-recovery policy. Building Safety Division | Fee Schedule Update 2  Agenda Item #2.c Somet hings Change , Somet hings D on't Here is what is happening Staying the Same Clarifying What We Do Let's Talk Change • Certificate of Occupancy (non-commercial) • Deck/Ramp/Porch - added ramp to the • Added Specialized Plan Review – fee for when • Furnace/Boiler/Geothermal classification an Engineer service may be needed • Furnace and Air Conditioning • Air Conditioning - clarifying it is per unit • Electric or Gas reconnect – lowered the • Plan Review Rate per Hour • Residential Fence and Retaining Wall – electric to $85 added gas reconnect • Pool (no electric – includes fence) clarifying fence up to 6 foot in height • Administrative Office Fee – added for when • Pool (with electric – includes fence) • Clarifying that commercial decks, ramps, roofs, abnormal assistance is needed greater than • Roof sheds, and siding are on the commercial sliding 1hr • Shed (no footing, 160 to 480 sqft) scale • Zoning Admin Fee – same • Siding • Zoning TOSA – Current fee – ensuring it is in • Reinspect/Reschedule/No-show Fee • Temp Certificate of Occupancy (non- fee schedule • Replacement Windows commercial) • Stop Work Order – Current practice – ensuring • Commercial Certificate and Temporary Water heaters it is in fee schedule Certificate of Occupancy • Zoning Inspections • Malicious Complaint Inspections • Zoning Special Use or Variance Page 31 of 32 Building Safety Division | Fee Schedule Update 7  Agenda Item #2.c R EC OMMEN DA TI ON Adopt the updated fee schedule Staff recommends moving the updated Building Safety Division fee schedule the next business meeting to be considered for adoption. Fair, transparent fees that recover the cost of keeping buildings safe. Questions? Page 32 of 32 Building Safety Division | Fee Schedule Update 9