Standing Committee

TOWN of SUMMERVILLE, SC Standing Committees of Council Monday, October 7, 2024 – 5:30pm Council Chambers – Annex Building – 200 South Main Street AGENDA 1. Parks and Recreation Committee: Bob Jackson (Chair), Aaron Brown, Tiffany Johnson-Wilson Staff Liaison: Amy Evans a. Project updates 1. Azalea Park Children’s Garden (Leadership Dorchester project) 2. Sawmill fitness stations b. Proposed new projects 1. Disc golf course at Brown Family Park 2. Planning and Development Committee: Richard Waring (Chair), Bob Jackson, Matt Halter Staff Liaison: Jessi Shuler 1. Proposed amendment to the Summerville Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 13, Section 13.3.4, Tree Protection Board, Subsection B, Membership, to increase the membership from five to seven. Planning Commission held a public hearing and made a recommendation for approval at their meeting on September 16, 2024. 2. Proposed amendment to the Summerville Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 13, Section 13.3.6, Historic District/Board of Architectural Review, Subsection B, Membership to increase requirement for members living in the historic district from 3 to 5. Planning Commission held a public hearing and made a recommendation for approval at their meeting on September 16, 2024. 3. Proposed amendment to the Sheep Island Development Agreement by and between HIC Land, LLC, and the Town of Summerville, for that property (known as Sheep Island) located off Drop Off Dr. in the Town of Summerville, South Standing Committee Meetings - Page 2 – October 7, 2024 Carolina. Amendments include adding The Whitfield Company, LLC, to the agreement; removing the requirement for a master property owner’s association; and removing the automatic renewal of the agreement. This item does not require Planning Commission review. The required public hearing will be held prior to second reading by Council. 3. Public Safety Committee: No meeting for October Aaron Brown (Chair), Kima Garten-Schmidt, Matt Halter Staff Liaisons: Chief Doug Wright and Chief Brent Melcher 4. Public Works and Committee on Water Supply: No meeting for October Kima Garten-Schmidt (Chair), Tiffany Johnson-Wilson, Richard Waring Staff Liaison: Bonnie Miley 5. Finance Committee: a. Presentation of September 2024 Financial Reports b. Authorize the Mayor or Town Administrator to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Charleston County Sheriff's Office to allow sworn members of the Summerville Police Department to assist their agency with off-duty security coverage for the 2024 Coastal Carolina Fair. c. Discussion of proposed amendments to the FY 2024-2025 budget, updating the appendix to include the current ICC Building Valuation table (August 2024). d. Request from to Police Department for retiring Summerville Police Detective Stephen Platt to be presented his service weapon: Glock 9mm duty weapon, serial #BMWW916. e. Surplus Equipment: 1. Request to surplus from the Stormwater Department: WM 92, a 1998 John Deere 160 excavator. The excavator has already been replaced with the purchase of a 2024 Hyundai Excavator and the funds will be deposited to Storm Water Fund Balance. 2. Request to surplus from the Streets Department: 1. SM 130 John Deere 6120M / Year 2016 / 3545 hours 2. S 90 Chevrolet C8500 Debris Truck/ Year 1999 / 213,812 Miles 3. S 101 Freightline Debris Truck/ Year 2011 / 135,106 Miles Standing Committee Meetings - Page 3 – October 7, 2024 f. Finance Committee Executive Session –N/A g. Other Business – N/A 1. Action to be taken by Finance Committee related to Executive Session h. Discussion of Proposed / Upcoming Council Agenda Items i. Adjourn from Finance Committee 6. Town Administrator’s Report  AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE SUMMERVILLE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 13, SECTION 13.3.4, TREE PROTECTION BOARD, SUBSECTION B, MEMBERSHIP, TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP FROM FIVE TO SEVEN. WHEREAS, all Town Boards, Commissions and Committees, with the exception of the Tree Protection Board, consist of seven members, and WHEREAS, the Tree Protection Board currently consists of five members, and WHEREAS, it is the desire of Council to have the membership of the Tree Protection Board consistent with all other Boards, Commissions and Committees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council Members of the Town of Summerville, in Council assembled, that: 1. The above recitals are hereby incorporated herein to the same extent as if set out verbatim. 2. The Summerville Unified Development Ordinance, Section 13.3.4, Tree Protection Board, Subsection B, Membership, is amended to read as follows: 13.3.4 TREE PROTECTION BOARD B. Membership: Five (5) Seven (7) members comprised as follows: 1. One certified arborist (who may or may not be a resident); 2. Four Six (6) citizens of the Town who are knowledgeable in forestry or horticultural matters. Ratified this ______ day of __________________, 2024 A.D. ____________________________________ Russ Touchberry, Mayor ____________________________________ Beth Messervy, Town Clerk PUBLIC HEARING: _______________________ FIRST READING: _________________________ SECOND READING: _______________________  AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE SUMMERVILLE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 13, SECTION 13.3.6, HISTORIC DISTRICT/BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW, SUBSECTION B, MEMBERSHIP, OF THE TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council Members of the Town of Summerville, in Council assembled, that the Summerville Unified Development Ordinance, Section 13.3.6, Historic District/Board of Architectural Review, Subsection B, Membership, is amended to read as follows: 13.3.4 HISTORIC DISTRICT/BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW B. Membership: Seven (7) members comprised as follows: 1. One architect or architectural designer or someone knowledgeable in historic building design and construction; 2. One member of a recognized art association; 3. One member of the Town Preservation Society; 4. One licensed real estate agent or appraiser; and 5. Three (3) residents of the Historic District. 6. Of the four designated seats, at least two of the four, must also be residents of the Historic District. However, if no residents of the Historic District apply who meet the qualifications of such seat, a qualified applicant that is not a resident of the Historic District may be appointed by a unanimous vote of Town Council. Ratified this ______ day of __________________, 2024 A.D. ____________________________________ Russ Touchberry, Mayor ____________________________________ Beth Messervy, Town Clerk PUBLIC HEARING: _______________________ FIRST READING: _________________________ SECOND READING: _______________________  AMENDMENT TO SHEEP ISLAND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN HIC LAND, LLC, THE WHITFIELD COMPANY, LLC, AND TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA 1 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) COUNTY OF BERKELEY ) AMENDMENT TO SHEEP ISLAND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT TO SHEEP ISLAND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (the “Amendment") is entered into effective as of the ___ day of _____________, 2024 (the “Effective Date"), by and between HIC Land, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“HIC”), The Whitfield Company, LLC, a South Carolina limited liability company (“Whitfield”), and the Town of Summerville, a political subdivision of the State of South Carolina (the “Town”). RECITALS This Amendment is predicated upon the following: I. The Code of Laws of South Carolina (the “S.C. Code”) Sections 6-31-10 through 6-31- 160, as it exists on the Effective Date of this Amendment (the “Act”), enables political subdivisions of the State of South Carolina to enter into binding development agreements with entities intending to develop real property under certain conditions set forth in the Act. II. Under S.C. Code §6-31-30, the Town Council adopted Town Ordinance Number 06- 1002, §§1-11, which was superseded by the Town of Summerville Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”), establishing procedures and requirements for considering and entering into development agreements. III. On September 24, 2020, the Town annexed certain real property (the “Real Property”) owned by Whitfield (TMS No. 208-00-02-013) and zoned the Real Property as Planned Use Development (PUD) District. 2 IV. Pursuant to the Act, the Town conducted public hearings regarding its consideration of a development agreement (the “Sheep Island Development Agreement”) on May 14, 2020, and June 11, 2020, after publishing and announcing notice, in accordance with the Act and the UDO. V. The Town Council adopted Ordinance Number 20-0505 on September 24, 2020, (a) determining that the Sheep Island Development Agreement was consistent with the Town Comprehensive Plan, the Act, and the Current Regulations of the Town, and (b) approving the Sheep Island Development Agreement. VI. On October 5, 2020, HIC and the Town executed the Sheep Island Development Agreement which was subsequently recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Berkeley County, South Carolina (the “ROD”) on October 8, 2020, in Book 3530 at Page 1; and re- recorded on October 13, 2020, in Book 3537 Page 301. VII. At the time of the execution of the Sheep Island Development Agreement, Whitfield was the sole legal owner of the Real Property. Section 2(t) of the Sheep Island Development Agreement defines the term “Property Owner” and notes that Whitfield has a legal interest in the Real Property and HIC has an equitable interest in the Real Property by way of that certain Agreement for Purchase and Sale by and between HIC Land, LLC and Whitfield (the “Purchase Agreement”). Section 2(t) did not address that portion of the Real Property being retained by Whitfield that is not subject to the Purchase Agreement. VIII. Subsequent to the adoption and recording of the Sheep Island Development Agreement, Whitfield conveyed portions of the Real Property to HIC pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement by the following deeds: (i) SHEEP ISLAND TRACT A (121.679 acres) by deed dated January 30, 2023 and recorded January 31, 2023 in Book 4471, at Page 224 in the ROD and (ii) TRACT- 2-1 (62.738 acres) and TRACT 2-2 (142.592 acres) by deed dated February 1, 2024 and recorded February 5, 2024 in Book 4771, at Page 459 in the ROD. IX. As of the effective date of this Amendment, HIC continues to have an equitable interest as the contract purchaser under the Purchase Agreement in those remaining portions of the Real 3 Property that are designated under the Sheep Island Tract PUD for single family attached and detached residential development and which have not yet been conveyed to HIC. Whitfield continues to own those portions of the Real Property which have not yet been conveyed to HIC pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, and owns those portions of the Real Property designated under the PUD for commercial and light industrial uses which are not subject to the Purchase Agreement. Accordingly, the parties hereto desire to amend the Sheep Island Development Agreement to add Whitfield as party thereto and to designate Whitfield as a Property Owner thereunder. X. With exception of (i) a shared entrance feature located on a portion of the Real Property, (ii) storm water retention ponds and drainage facilities (the “Stormwater Drainage Facilities”), and (iii) Facilities to be dedicated to the Town or other governmental entity in accordance with the Sheep Island Development Agreement, there are no planned common areas or facilities that will be shared by and between the residential Development Parcels and commercial/light industrial Development Parcels. Whitfield and HIC previously entered into that certain Easement Agreement dated and recorded on January 31, 2023, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Berkeley County in Book 4471 at Page 246 (the “Easement Agreement”), which Easement Agreement provides, among other things, for the maintenance of said entrance feature and certain shared Stormwater Drainage Facilities. Because of the lack of other shared common areas and facilities between the residential Development Parcels and commercial/industrial Development Parcels and the differing character of such Development Parcels, the establishment of a Master Property Owner’s Association (“MPOA”) as provided in Section 11.B of the Sheep Island Development Agreement is unnecessary and will be unduly burdensome. Accordingly, the parties desire to amend the Sheep Island Development Agreement to provide that in lieu of a MPOA, a Property Owner’s Association (“POA”) shall be established for each Development Parcel prior to the sale thereof by the Property Owner of such Development Parcel; provided, however, that one or more Development Parcels may be subjected to a single POA. Except as otherwise provided in the Easement Agreement, as the same may be amended, the Stormwater Drainage Facilities will be maintained by the Property Owner of the Property on which such Stormwater Drainage Facilities are located or which is served by such Stormwater Drainage Facilities, or the POA designated for the maintenance of such Stormwater Drainage Facilities. 4 XI. The Parties hereto further desire to amend the Sheep Island Development Agreement to clarify that certain provisions of Section 29 thereof shall not apply to a purchaser or lessee of all or any portion of the Real Property who is the owner or lessee of a completed residential unit or completed commercial unit on a Lot, and is the end user and not the developer thereof. XII. The parties hereto further desire to amend the term of the Sheep Island Development Agreement to conform to the provisions of S.C. Code Section 6-31-40. XIII. Subject to the provisions of Section 6-31-80 of the Act, the Sheep Island Development Agreement may be amended or canceled in whole or in part only by mutual consent of the parties in writing or by their successors in interest. XIV. Pursuant to the Act, the Town conducted a public hearing regarding its consideration of this Amendment on _______________, 2024 after publishing and announcing notice, in accordance with the Act and the UDO. XV. The Town Council adopted Ordinance No. ________________________ on _________________, 2024, (a) determining that this Amendment is consistent with the Town Comprehensive Plan, the Act, UDO and current regulations of the Town; and (b) approving this Amendment. A copy of the Ordinance is attached hereto as Exhibit A. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises of this Sheep Island Development Agreement and the mutual benefits to the parties, the parties agree as follows: 1. Incorporation of Recitals; Definitions. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein as if set forth verbatim. Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms used in this Amendment shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms in the Sheep Island Development Agreement. All references to Sections set forth herein shall refer to the Section numbers contained in the Sheep Island Development Agreement. 2. Joinder of Whitfield. The Whitfield Company, LLC, a South Carolina limited liability company, by virtue of its legal and equitable interest in portions of the Real Property subject to the Sheep Island Development Agreement is hereby joined as a party to the Sheep Island Development Agreement. 5 3. Title of Sheep Island Development Agreement. The title of the Sheep Island Development Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows: “SHEEP ISLAND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN HIC LAND, LLC, THE WHITFIELD COMPANY, LLC, AND TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA” 4. Definitions. Section 2(t) of the Sheep Island Development Agreement is hereby amended by deleting Section 2(t) in its entirety and replacing it with the following: 2(t). “Property Owner” means HIC Land, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, and The Whitfield Company, LLC, a South Carolina limited liability company, together with all subsidiaries thereof and other entities, which have a legal and/or equitable interest, on the date of execution hereof in any of the Real Property as described in Section 5 and includes their successors in interest or successors in title and/or assigns by virtue of assignment or other instrument pursuant to Section 28 hereof. HIC has a legal interest in certain portions of the Real Property that have heretofore been conveyed by Whitfield to HIC pursuant to that certain Agreement for Purchase and Sale between HIC and Whitfield dated November 5, 2018, as amended (the “Purchase Agreement”). HIC has an equitable interest as the contract purchaser under the Purchase Agreement in those remaining portions of the Real Property that are designated under the Sheep Island Tract PUD for single family attached and detached residential development. Whitfield has a legal interest in those portions of the Real Property which have not yet been conveyed to HIC pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, as well as a legal and equitable interest in those portions of the Real Property designated under the PUD for commercial and light industrial uses which are not subject to the Purchase Agreement. The Property Owner warrants that there are no other entities other than HIC or Whitfield with an equitable or legal interest in the Real Property except D.R. Horton, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Horton”), 6  pursuant to that certain Lot Purchase Agreement between HIC and Horton dated effective February 14, 2021. 5. Property Owner’s Association. Section 11.B of the Sheep Island Development Agreement is hereby amended by deleting Section 11.B in its entirety and replacing it with the following: B. PROPERTY OWNER’S ASSOCIATION Prior to or simultaneously with the sale or transfer of a Development Parcel by a Property Owner to a third party purchaser, such Development Parcel being sold or transferred shall be subjected to a recorded declaration of restrictive covenants (a “Declaration”). Additionally, the Property Owner shall cause a Property Owner’s Association (“POA”) to be established for the Development Parcel being sold or transferred. When the POA is established pursuant to this Section 11.B, membership in the POA will be mandatory for the owner of any property located within such Development Parcel. The POA will be funded by dues to be established pursuant to the Declaration. The POA’s responsibility will be to manage the affairs of the POA including the enforcement of the Declaration and the maintenance of common areas within such Development Parcel, including any stormwater retention ponds and other stormwater drainage facilities located within or serving such Development Parcel. A single POA may govern one or more Development Parcels. The Declaration may also establish an Architectural Review Board (ARB) to review and approve all structures and any additions or improvements such as fences, ponds, garages, barns, etc. constructed on such Development Parcel. This review will be for aesthetic purposes (e.g.: height, architectural detail, materials, colors) and does not replace the building permit review and approval by the Town Design Review Board. The Town will maintain the Facilities that are accepted by the Town, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Current Regulations, upon tender by the Property Owner, provided said Facilities are designed for construction in accordance with the specifications approved by the Town, and provided further that the Facilities, as built, are in good condition and not subject to any monetary lien. 7 6. Term of the Agreement. Section 17 of the Sheep Island Development Agreement is hereby amended by deleting Section 17 in its entirety and replacing it with the following: 17. Term of Agreement. Pursuant to S.C. Code Section 6-31-40, this Agreement shall expire on the tenth anniversary of the Effective Date (the “Termination Date”); provided, however, that this Agreement may be renewed for two (2) successive five (5) year periods upon the mutual written agreement of the parties hereto, or their successors in interest, and absent a material breach of any terms of this Agreement by the Property Owner during the initial or any prior renewal term, as applicable, and in accordance with South Carolina case and Statutory Law. 7. Notices. Section 30(h) of the Sheep Island Development Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: 30(h). Notices. All notices hereunder shall be given in writing by certified mail, postage prepaid, at the following addresses: To the Town: Mayor of Town of Summerville 200 S. Main Street Summerville, SC 29483 With copy to: Director of Planning 200 S. Main Street Summerville, SC 29483 To the Property Owner: HIC Land, LLC 777 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1270 Miami, FL 33131 The Whitfield Company, LLC 6518 Dorchester Road North Charleston, SC 29418 With copy to: Robert D. Robbins, Esquire Thurmond Kirchner & Timbes, P.A. 8  814-A North Cedar Street Summerville, SC 29483 Karen S. Love, Esquire Harvey & Vallini, LLC 497 Bramson Ct., Suite 201 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 M. Jeffrey Vinzani, Esquire Graybill, Lansche & Vinzani, LLC 225 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 207 Charleston, SC 29492 8. Successors and Assigns. Section 29(a) of the Sheep Island Development Agreement is hereby amended by deleting Section 29(a) in its entirety and replacing it with the following: “29(a) Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the Property Owner in the ownership or Development of any portion of the Real Property or the Project. Except for owners or lessees of completed residential units or completed commercial units on individual Lots who are the end users and not the developer thereof, all purchasers, lessees or other successors in interest of any portion of the Real Property shall be responsible for performance of Property Owner’s obligations hereunder as to the portion or portions of the Real Property so transferred. Owners and assignees of Development Parcels other than the Property Owner named herein shall be required to execute a written acknowledgment accepting and agreeing to the Property Owner’s obligations in this Agreement, said document to be in recordable form and provided to the Town at the time of the recording of any deed transferring title to a Development Parcel or any portion of the Real Property constituting Undeveloped Lands. Following delivery of such documents Property Owner shall be released of any further liability or obligation with respect to said Development Parcel or Undeveloped Lands. This paragraph shall not be construed to prevent Property Owner from obtaining indemnification of liability to the Town from third parties. Further, Property Owner shall not be required to notify the Town or obtain the Town’s 9  consent with regard to the sale of fully developed Lots in commercial or residential areas which have been platted and approved in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement shall also be binding on the Town and all future Town Councils for the duration of this Agreement, even if the Town Council members change. 9. Town Approval of Amendment. This Amendment has been approved by Town Council on the terms and conditions set forth herein and in accordance with the Act and the UDO. 10. Binding Effect. This Amendment shall be binding upon, and the benefits of this Amendment shall inure to, the Property Owner, and their respective successors and assigns in the ownership or Development of any portion of the Real Property or the Project. This Amendment shall also be binding on the Town and all future Town Councils for the duration of the Sheep Island Development Agreement, even if the Town Council members change. 11. Recording. Within fourteen (14) days after execution of this Amendment, the Property Owner shall record this Amendment with the County Register of Deeds. 12. Execution of Amendment. This Amendment may be executed at different times and in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. 13. Miscellaneous. Except as modified by this Amendment, the Sheep Island Development Agreement remains in full force and effect in accordance with its terms. [REMAINDER OF PAGE IS BLANK] [SIGNATURE PAGES ATTACHED] 10  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed by the parties hereto effective on the day and year first above written. Witness: Town of Summerville, South Carolina ___________________________ By:______________________________ Russ Touchberry, Mayor ___________________________ Attest:___________________________ Beth Messervy, Town Clerk STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) ACKNOWLEDGMENT COUNTY OF BERKELEY ) I, ____________________, Notary of the Public of the State of South Carolina, do hereby certify that the Town of Summerville, South Carolina by Russ Touchberry, its Mayor, and Beth Messervy its Town Clerk personally appeared before me this ____ day of _______________________, 2024, and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument. _______________________________________ Notary Public for South Carolina Printed Name of Notary:___________________ My Commission Expires: __________________ 11  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed by the parties hereto effective on the day and year first above written. Witness: HIC Land, LLC, a Florida limited liability company ___________________________ By:______________________________ Victor Padilla Its: Authorized Signatory ___________________________ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) ACKNOWLEDGMENT COUNTY OF CHARLESTON ) I, ____________________, Notary of the Public of the State of South Carolina, do hereby certify that HIC Land, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, by Victor Padilla, its Authorized Signatory, personally appeared before me this ____ day of _________________, 2024, and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument. ___________________________________________ Notary Public for South Carolina Printed Name of Notary:________________________ My Commission Expires: _______________________ 12  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed by the parties hereto effective on the day and year first above written Witness: The Whitfield Company, LLC, a South Carolina limited liability company ___________________________ By:______________________________ C. David Whitfield Its: Manager ___________________________ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) ACKNOWLEDGMENT COUNTY OF ________________ ) I, ____________________, Notary of the Public of the State of South Carolina, do hereby certify that The Whitfield Company, LLC, a South Carolina limited liability company, by C. David Whitfield, its Manager, personally appeared before me this ____ day of _________________, 2024, and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument. ___________________________________________ Notary Public for South Carolina Printed Name of Notary:________________________ My Commission Expires: _______________________ 13 AS OF 9/30/2024 Town of Summerville FYE 06/2025 UNAUDITED Revenue and Expense Report % OF YEAR COMPLETED: 25% Current Budget Current Period Y-T-D Actual Budget Balance % of Budget Revenue Summary Property Taxes 18,943,500.00 279,718.12 870,473.73 18,073,026.27 5% Licenses Permits and Fees 17,141,552.00 373,893.14 1,567,820.07 15,573,731.93 9% Court Fines & Fees 275,000.00 26,532.93 82,487.71 192,512.29 30% State Revenues 4,470,716.00 417,227.34 1,443,751.70 3,026,964.30 32% Parks & Rec Revenues 392,000.00 36,878.63 140,272.86 251,727.14 36% Miscellaneous Revenues 1,924,290.00 236,199.24 973,219.21 951,070.79 51% Total Revenues 43,147,058.00 1,370,449.40 5,078,025.28 38,069,032.72 12% Expenditure Summary Municipal Court 681,569.00 41,555.02 135,090.65 546,478.35 20% Finance 883,933.00 50,817.02 170,544.79 713,388.21 19% Administration 2,920,358.00 366,522.43 825,160.29 2,095,197.71 28% Planning 829,394.00 27,344.17 107,310.86 722,083.14 13% Building / Inspections 1,038,403.00 58,230.06 194,812.32 843,590.68 19% Town Engineer 938,593.00 60,004.00 205,230.24 733,362.76 22% Police Dept 13,821,573.00 848,211.24 3,004,779.59 10,816,793.41 22% Fire Dept 11,797,533.00 868,901.43 2,862,655.12 8,934,877.88 24% Communication Center 2,112,381.00 115,967.43 379,394.31 1,732,986.69 18% Maintenance Dept 1,013,742.00 52,858.02 189,991.87 823,750.13 19% Street Dept 3,318,972.00 158,542.03 660,857.26 2,658,114.74 20% Parks & Recreation 3,678,867.00 234,586.01 737,423.06 2,941,443.94 20% Buildings & Grounds 2,778,500.00 129,786.02 1,079,759.70 1,698,740.30 39% Debt Services 842,840.00 0.00 59,640.00 783,200.00 7% Capital Expenditures 2,479,340.00 0.00 124,093.50 2,355,246.50 5% Non-Departmental 250,000.00 0.00 254,155.58 (4,155.58) 102% TIF Debt Service 100,000.00 0.00 0.00 100,000.00 0% Total Expenditures 49,485,998.00 3,013,324.88 10,990,899.14 38,495,098.86 22% Operating Revenue Over / (Under) Expenditures (6,338,940.00) (1,642,875.48) (5,912,873.86) (426,066.14) 93% Other Income (Expenses) Sale of Real Estate Purchase of Real Estate Transfers In 4,234,600.00 308,333.33 924,999.99 3,309,600.01 22% 4,234,600.00 308,333.33 924,999.99 3,309,600.01 Net Revenue Over / (Under) Expenditures (2,104,340.00) (1,334,542.15) (4,987,873.87) 2,883,533.87 37% AS OF 9/30/2024 Town of Summerville FYE 06/2025 UNAUDITED Revenue and Expense Report % OF YEAR COMPLETED: 25% Current Budget Current Period Y-T-D Actual Budget Balance % of Budget Property Taxes 100-4-0000-10-101 Prior Year Taxes 375,000.00 34,515.81 315,256.06 59,743.94 84% 100-4-0000-10-102 Real Prop Taxes 16,119,000.00 (72.49) (9,729.30) 16,128,729.30 0% 100-4-0000-10-103 Vehicle Prop Taxes 1,837,500.00 174,466.90 493,860.47 1,343,639.53 27% 100-4-0000-10-104 Homestead Taxes 440,000.00 0.00 - 440,000.00 0% 100-4-0000-10-106 Heavy Equipment Rental Tax 172,000.00 70,807.90 71,086.50 100,913.50 41% 18,943,500.00 279,718.12 870,473.73 18,073,026.27 5% Licenses Permits and Fees 100-4-0000-20-202 Cable TV Franchise Fees 300,000.00 8,849.12 108,415.94 191,584.06 36% 100-4-0000-20-203 Electric & Gas Franchise Fees 2,085,552.00 0.00 - 2,085,552.00 0% 100-4-0000-20-210 Business Licenses 6,600,000.00 171,248.80 863,621.31 5,736,378.69 13% 100-4-0000-20-211 Business License Penalty 185,000.00 4,963.47 18,400.25 166,599.75 10% 100-4-0000-20-212 Business License Insurance 6,500,000.00 8,217.38 87,308.25 6,412,691.75 1% 100-4-0000-20-214 Telephone Licenses 100,000.00 461.48 461.48 99,538.52 0% 100-4-0000-20-216 Building Permits 1,200,000.00 135,568.89 428,492.84 771,507.16 36% 100-4-0000-20-217 Re-Inspect Fees 6,000.00 8,850.00 8,950.00 (2,950.00) 149% 100-4-0000-20-218 Planning Fees 25,000.00 2,965.00 8,645.00 16,355.00 35% 100-4-0000-20-220 Tree Permit/Penalty 10,000.00 632.00 2,141.00 7,859.00 21% 100-4-0000-20-221 Stormwater Review Fees 130,000.00 32,137.00 41,384.00 88,616.00 32% 17,141,552.00 373,893.14 1,567,820.07 15,573,731.93 9% Court Fines & Fees Municipal Court Fines 250,000.00 26,532.93 82,487.71 167,512.29 33% State Revenues 100-4-0000-30-301 Loc Opt Sales Tax Chas Cty 450,000.00 38,929.99 206,578.82 243,421.18 46% 100-4-0000-30-302 Loc Opt Sales Tax Berk Cty 2,400,000.00 378,297.35 890,935.21 1,509,064.79 37% 100-4-0000-30-311 Inventory Taxes 78,600.00 0.00 - 78,600.00 0% 100-4-0000-30-313 Manufacturer Tax Exemption 126,564.00 0.00 - 126,564.00 0% 100-4-0000-30-321 Aid To Subdivisions 1,315,552.00 0.00 328,887.67 986,664.33 25% 100-4-0000-30-325 Beverage Licenses 100,000.00 0.00 17,350.00 82,650.00 17% 4,470,716.00 417,227.34 1,443,751.70 3,026,964.30 32% AS OF 9/30/2024 Town of Summerville FYE 06/2025 UNAUDITED Revenue and Expense Report % OF YEAR COMPLETED: 25% Parks & Recreation Revenues Current Budget Current Period Y-T-D Actual Budget Balance % of Budget 100-4-0000-35-326 Special Events Misc. Income 45,000.00 15,760.50 19,933.75 25,066.25 44% 100-4-0000-35-353 Parks and Playground Fees 35,000.00 3,525.00 9,377.50 25,622.50 27% 100-4-0000-35-370 Gahagan Field/Concessions 22,000.00 3,363.00 16,110.00 5,890.00 73% 100-4-0000-35-371 Regular League Fees 100,000.00 335.00 44,955.00 55,045.00 45% 100-4-0000-35-374 Gahagan Gate Fees 0.00 0.00 - 0.00 100-4-0000-35-375 MISC Rev-RECC 150,000.00 7,720.00 36,028.30 113,971.70 24% 100-4-0000-35-376 P&R Prepackaged Concessions 9,000.00 453.75 2,306.25 6,693.75 100-4-0000-35-377 P&R Prepared Concessions 1,000.00 (10.26) 141.42 858.58 100-4-0000-35-378 Gahagan Retail 0.00 0.00 - 0.00 100-4-0000-35-380 Tennis Program Revenue 25,000.00 5,731.64 10,495.64 14,504.36 42% 100-4-0000-35-381 Saul Alexander Pickleball 5,000.00 0.00 925.00 4,075.00 392,000.00 36,878.63 140,272.86 251,727.14 36% Miscellaneous Revenues 100-4-0000-35-351 Interest Income 500,000.00 156,780.57 511,527.84 (11,527.84) 102% 100-4-0000-35-352 Sale of Assets 75,000.00 0.00 29,550.00 45,450.00 39% 100-4-0000-35-355 Dorch Dist. 2 Reimbursement 1,025,000.00 0.00 285,635.48 739,364.52 28% 100-4-4211-40-401 SRO Grant Revenue 63,286.00 90,862.48 0.00 100-4-0000-35-360 Miscellaneous Income 100,000.00 687.00 7,605.85 92,394.15 8% 100-4-0000-35-362 Property Rental Fees 80,000.00 7,066.27 17,807.65 62,192.35 22% 100-4-0000-35-363 Cellular Tower Rental Fees 107,000.00 7,734.84 27,267.87 79,732.13 25% 100-4-0000-35-364 Report Fees 15,000.00 644.56 2,187.01 12,812.99 15% 100-4-0000-35-365 Administrative Fees 5,000.00 0.00 745.03 4,254.97 15% 100-4-0000-35-366 False Alarm Fees 17,290.00 0.00 30.00 17,260.00 0% 1,924,290.00 236,199.24 973,219.21 1,041,933.27 51% Transfers In Local Hat 3,700,000.00 308,333.33 924,999.99 2,775,000.01 25% State A Tax 75,000.00 0.00 - 75,000.00 0% Transfer from ARP Fund 359,600.00 0.00 - 359,600.00 0% Infrastructure Roads Fund 100,000.00 0.00 - 100,000.00 4,234,600.00 308,333.33 924,999.99 3,309,600.01 22% Total Revenues General Fund 47,356,658.00 1,678,782.73 6,003,025.27 41,444,495.21 13% AS OF 9/30/2024 Town of Summerville FYE 06/2025 UNAUDITED Revenue and Expense Report % OF YEAR COMPLETED: 25% Parks and Rec Fire Municipal YTD Current Period YTD Current Period YTD Current Period YTD Residential 212-4-4731-20-235 Parks and Rec Facilities 25,857.50 56,331.96 212-4-4731-20-237 Fire Facilities 31,207.50 67,987.22 212-4-4731-20-239 Municipal Facilities 42,006.00 91,512.32 215,831.50 Commercial 213-4-4733-20-237 Fire Facilities - Commercial 5,769.97 821,341.81 213-4-4733-20-239 Municipal Facilities - Comm 3,741.45 427,640.49 1,248,982.30 Total Revenues 25,857.50 56,331.96 36,977.47 889,329.03 45,747.45 519,152.81 1,464,813.80 212-6-4731-12-211 Public Safety Building Design - - 0 3,267.50 212-6-4731-25-287 Shepard Park Expense - - 212-6-4731-13-520 Doty Park Improvements - - 212-6-4731-13-533 Fire Station 6 Construction - - 212-6-4731-14-521 Rollins Equipment-Parks - - - 212-6-4731-15-312 Capital Equipment Streets - - 212-6-4731-13-521 Improvements Park and Rec 31,565.00 31,565.00 213-6-4733-13-533 Fire Station 6 Construction - 213-6-4733-14-312 Vehicles/Rolling Equipment - - Total Expenditures 31,565.00 31,565.00 - - - - 31,565.00 Net Revenues over Expenditures (5,707.50) 24,766.96 36,977.47 889,329.03 45,747.45 519,152.81 1,433,248.80 ##### Unaudited Fund Balance 7/1/2024 281,359.98 79,150.41 1,897,951.91 AS OF 9/30/2024 Town of Summerville FYE 06/2025 UNAUDITED Revenue and Expense Report % OF YEAR COMPLETED: 25% Local Hospitality Tax Local Accomodations Tax Current Period YTD Current Period YTD 214-4-4741-20-221 Local H-Tax Revenue 473,721.73 1,484,342.77 214-4-4741-35-350 Special Event Sponsor 167.00 167.00 214-4-4741-35-354 Tourism Grants 0.00 37,264.84 214-4-4741-35-360 Miscellaneous 0.00 27,600.00 214-4-4741-40-406 PARD Grant 65,000.00 65,000.00 Local Accomodations Tax 216-4-4712-30-315 Revenue 32,201.46 111,512.06 538,888.73 1,614,374.61 32,201.46 111,512.06 Total Expenses 869,136.46 1,698,875.65 0.00 0.00 Net Revenues over Expenses (330,247.73) (84,501.04) 32,201.46 111,512.06 Budgeted Revenue 6,000,000.00 % of Budget Collected 25% 250,000.00 AS OF 9/30/2024 Town of Summerville FYE 06/2025 UNAUDITED Revenue and Expense Report % OF YEAR COMPLETED: 25% Current Budget Current Period Y-T-D Actual Budget Balance % of Budget Stormwater Mgt. Fund 500-4-4811-60-601 Operating Revenues 2,500,000.00 7,779.39 369,368.33 2,130,631.67 15% 0.00 Expenditures 2,371,358.00 108,997.25 678,338.41 1,693,019.59 29% Revenue Over / (Under) Expenditures 128,642.00 (101,217.86) (308,970.08) 437,612.08  Mayor Town Administrator Russ Touchberry Scott Slatton Council Members Town Clerk Aaron Brown Beth Messervy Tiffany Johnson-Wilson Richard G. Waring, IV Town Attorney Kima Garten-Schmidt G.W. Parker Bob Jackson Matt Halter To: Finance Committee From: Rebecca Brown, Director of Building Services Date: October 7, 2024 Subject: Request for Consideration: Update Building Valuation Data _________________________________________________________________________________________ The building department uses building valuation data as published by the International Code Council to determine the construction value of new construction. That valuation is used to calculate permit and plan review fees. The International Code Council updates its valuation charts biannually, in February and August. Currently, the Town uses the February 2022 values. Please consider the proposal below to update these values to align with the August 2024 data. Sample Permit Fee Calculations for Single Family Home Square Current Valuation Current Proposed Valuation Proposed Permit Additional Plan Total Fee Footage $150.87/sf Permit Fee $167.37/sf Permit Fee Increase Review Fee Increase 2,000 $ 301,740.00 $ 1,116.00 $ 334,740.00 $ 1,215.00 $ 99.00 $ 49.50 $ 148.50 2,675 $ 403,577.25 $ 1,422.00 $ 447,714.75 $ 1,554.00 $ 132.00 $ 66.00 $ 198.00 2,778 $ 419,116.86 $ 1,470.00 $ 464,953.86 $ 1,605.00 $ 135.00 $ 67.50 $ 202.50 3,500 $ 528,045.00 $ 1,797.00 $ 585,795.00 $ 1,968.00 $ 171.00 $ 85.50 $ 256.50 • Valuation per square footage is used for new construction and additions. • Over the past year, the median listing home price per square footage was approximately $196/sf for Summerville. • If approved, the projected increase in revenue will be approximately $32,000. • No changes to the permit fee schedule are being proposed. 200 South Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483 843-871-6000 www.SummervilleSC.gov  THIS IS WHAT WE ARE CURRENTLY USING. Building Valuation Data – FEBRUARY 2022 The International Code Council is pleased to provide the include foundation work, structural and nonstructural building following Building Valuation Data (BVD) for its members. The components, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and interior finish BVD will be updated at six-month intervals, with the next update material. The data is a national average and does not take into in August 2022. ICC strongly recommends that all jurisdictions account any regional cost differences. As such, the use of and other interested parties actively evaluate and assess the Regional Cost Modifiers is subject to the authority having impact of this BVD table before utilizing it in their current code jurisdiction. enforcement related activities. Permit Fee Multiplier The BVD table provides the “average” construction costs per square foot, which can be used in determining permit fees for a Determine the Permit Fee Multiplier: jurisdiction. Permit fee schedules are addressed in Section 1. Based on historical records, determine the total annual 109.2 of the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) whereas construction value which has occurred within the Section 109.3 addresses building permit valuations. The permit jurisdiction for the past year. fees can be established by using the BVD table and a Permit 2. Determine the percentage (%) of the building Fee Multiplier, which is based on the total construction value department budget expected to be provided by building within the jurisdiction for the past year. The Square Foot permit revenue. Construction Cost table presents factors that reflect relative 3. value of one construction classification/occupancy group to Bldg. Dept. Budget x (%) Permit Fee Multiplier = another so that more expensive construction is assessed Total Annual Construction Value greater permit fees than less expensive construction. Example ICC has developed this data to aid jurisdictions in determining permit fees. It is important to note that while this BVD table does The building department operates on a $300,000 budget, and it determine an estimated value of a building (i.e., Gross Area x expects to cover 75 percent of that from building permit fees. Square Foot Construction Cost), this data is only intended to The total annual construction value which occurred within the assist jurisdictions in determining their permit fees. This data jurisdiction in the previous year is $30,000,000. table is not intended to be used as an estimating guide because the data only reflects average costs and is not representative of $300,000 x 75% specific construction. Permit Fee Multiplier = = 0.0075 $30,000,000 This degree of precision is sufficient for the intended purpose, which is to help establish permit fees so as to fund code Permit Fee compliance activities. This BVD table provides jurisdictions with a simplified way to determine the estimated value of a building The permit fee is determined using the building gross area, the that does not rely on the permit applicant to determine the cost Square Foot Construction Cost and the Permit Fee Multiplier. of construction. Therefore, the bidding process for a particular job and other associated factors do not affect the value of a Permit Fee = Gross Area x Square Foot Construction Cost building for determining the permit fee. Whether a specific X Permit Fee Multiplier project is bid at a cost above or below the computed value of construction does not affect the permit fee because the cost of Example related code enforcement activities is not directly affected by the Type of Construction: IIB bid process and results. Area: 1st story = 8,000 sq. ft. 2nd story = 8,000 sq. ft. Building Valuation Height: 2 stories Permit Fee Multiplier = 0.0075 The following building valuation data represents average Use Group: B valuations for most buildings. In conjunction with IBC Section 1. Gross area: 109.3, this data is offered as an aid for the building official to Business = 2 stories x 8,000 sq. ft. = 16,000 sq. ft. determine if the permit valuation is underestimated. Again it 2. Square Foot Construction Cost: B/IIB = $214.08/sq. ft. should be noted that, when using this data, these are “average” 3. Permit Fee: costs based on typical construction methods for each Business = 16,000 sq. ft. x $214.08/sq. ft x 0.0075 occupancy group and type of construction. The average costs = $25,690 Important Points • For purposes of establishing the Permit Fee Multiplier, the estimated total annual construction value for a given • The BVD is not intended to apply to alterations or time period (1 year) is the sum of each building’s value repairs to existing buildings. Because the scope of (Gross Area x Square Foot Construction Cost) for that alterations or repairs to an existing building varies so time period (e.g., 1 year). greatly, the Square Foot Construction Costs table does not reflect accurate values for that purpose. However, • The Square Foot Construction Cost does not include the Square Foot Construction Costs table can be used the price of the land on which the building is built. The to determine the cost of an addition that is basically a Square Foot Construction Cost takes into account stand-alone building which happens to be attached to everything from foundation work to the roof structure an existing building. In the case of such additions, the and coverings but does not include the price of the land. only alterations to the existing building would involve the The cost of the land does not affect the cost of related attachment of the addition to the existing building and code enforcement activities and is not included in the the openings between the addition and the existing Square Foot Construction Cost. building. Square Foot Construction Costs a, b, c Group (2021 International Building Code) IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB A-1 Assembly, theaters, with stage 309.06 298.66 291.64 280.58 263.98 255.82 272.02 244.80 237.02 A-1 Assembly, theaters, without stage 282.85 272.45 265.42 254.37 237.77 229.61 245.81 218.59 210.80 A-2 Assembly, nightclubs 237.31 230.23 224.56 215.36 202.99 197.40 207.69 183.68 177.40 A-2 Assembly, restaurants, bars, banquet halls 236.31 229.23 222.56 214.36 200.99 196.40 206.69 181.68 176.40 A-3 Assembly, churches 286.90 276.49 269.47 258.42 242.23 234.07 249.86 223.05 215.26 A-3 Assembly, general, community halls, libraries, museums 244.77 234.37 226.34 216.29 198.94 191.79 207.73 179.77 172.98 A-4 Assembly, arenas 281.85 271.45 263.42 253.37 235.77 228.61 244.81 216.59 209.80 B Business 240.90 232.07 223.51 214.08 194.91 187.36 205.68 172.02 164.34 E Educational 257.70 248.89 242.35 231.90 216.47 205.54 223.92 189.21 183.31 F-1 Factory and industrial, moderate hazard 144.93 138.11 130.39 125.40 112.49 107.10 120.02 92.69 86.88 F-2 Factory and industrial, low hazard 143.93 137.11 130.39 124.40 112.49 106.10 119.02 92.69 85.88 H-1 High Hazard, explosives 135.29 128.47 121.75 115.76 104.14 97.75 110.39 84.34 N.P. H234 High Hazard 135.29 128.47 121.75 115.76 104.14 97.75 110.39 84.34 77.53 H-5 HPM 240.90 232.07 223.51 214.08 194.91 187.36 205.68 172.02 164.34 I-1 Institutional, supervised environment 244.45 236.08 229.06 219.82 202.16 196.58 220.10 181.25 175.81 I-2 Institutional, hospitals 401.22 392.40 383.83 374.40 354.29 N.P. 366.00 331.40 N.P. I-2 Institutional, nursing homes 279.15 270.32 261.76 252.33 234.64 N.P. 243.93 211.75 N.P. I-3 Institutional, restrained 273.40 264.57 256.00 246.57 229.13 220.58 238.17 206.24 196.56 I-4 Institutional, day care facilities 244.45 236.08 229.06 219.82 202.16 196.58 220.10 181.25 175.81 M Mercantile 177.02 169.94 163.27 155.07 142.48 137.88 147.40 123.17 117.89 R-1 Residential, hotels 246.94 238.56 231.54 222.30 204.35 198.77 222.58 183.44 178.00 R-2 Residential, multiple family 206.81 198.43 191.41 182.17 165.41 159.83 182.46 144.50 139.06 R-3 Residential, one- and two-family d 192.58 187.37 182.53 178.04 172.85 166.59 175.01 160.35 150.87 R-4 Residential, care/assisted living facilities 244.45 236.08 229.06 219.82 202.16 196.58 220.10 181.25 175.81 S-1 Storage, moderate hazard 134.29 127.47 119.75 114.76 102.14 96.75 109.39 82.34 76.53 S-2 Storage, low hazard 133.29 126.47 119.75 113.76 102.14 95.75 108.39 82.34 75.53 U Utility, miscellaneous 104.98 99.04 93.31 89.21 80.44 74.45 85.33 63.42 60.43 a. Private Garages use Utility, miscellaneous b. For shell only buildings deduct 20 percent c. N.P. = not permitted d. Unfinished basements (Group R-3) = $23.20 per sq. ft.  THIS IS WHAT IS THE UPDATE BEING PROPOSED TO BE ADOPTED INTO THE FY 24-25 BUDGET Building Valuation Data – AUGUST 2024 The International Code Council is pleased to provide the building components, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and following Building Valuation Data (BVD) for its members. The interior finish material. The data is a national average and BVD will be updated at six-month intervals, with the next does not take into account any regional cost differences. As update in February 2025. ICC strongly recommends that all such, the use of Regional Cost Modifiers is subject to the jurisdictions and other interested parties actively evaluate and authority having jurisdiction. assess the impact of this BVD table before utilizing it in their current code enforcement related activities. Permit Fee Multiplier The BVD table provides the “average” construction costs per Determine the Permit Fee Multiplier: square foot, which can be used in determining permit fees for 1. Based on historical records, determine the total annual a jurisdiction. Permit fee schedules are addressed in Section construction value which has occurred within the 109.2 of the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) whereas jurisdiction for the past year. Section 109.3 addresses building permit valuations. The 2. Determine the percentage (%) of the building permit fees can be established by using the BVD table and a department budget expected to be provided by Permit Fee Multiplier, which is based on the total construction building permit revenue. value within the jurisdiction for the past year. The Square Foot 3. Construction Cost table presents factors that reflect relative Bldg. Dept. Budget x (%) Permit Fee Multiplier = value of one construction classification/occupancy group to Total Annual Construction Value another so that more expensive construction is assessed greater permit fees than less expensive construction. Example ICC has developed this data to aid jurisdictions in determining The building department operates on a $300,000 budget, and permit fees. It is important to note that while this BVD table it expects to cover 75 percent of that from building permit fees. does determine an estimated value of a building (i.e., Gross The total annual construction value which occurred within the Area x Square Foot Construction Cost), this data is only jurisdiction in the previous year is $30,000,000. intended to assist jurisdictions in determining their permit fees. This data table is not intended to be used as an estimating $300,000 x 75% guide because the data only reflects average costs and is not Permit Fee Multiplier = = 0.0075 representative of specific construction. $30,000,000 This degree of precision is sufficient for the intended purpose, Permit Fee which is to help establish permit fees so as to fund code compliance activities. This BVD table provides jurisdictions The permit fee is determined using the building gross area, the with a simplified way to determine the estimated value of a Square Foot Construction Cost and the Permit Fee Multiplier. building that does not rely on the permit applicant to determine the cost of construction. Therefore, the bidding process for a Permit Fee = Gross Area x Square Foot Construction Cost particular job and other associated factors do not affect the X Permit Fee Multiplier value of a building for determining the permit fee. Whether a specific project is bid at a cost above or below the computed Example value of construction does not affect the permit fee because Type of Construction: IIB the cost of related code enforcement activities is not directly Area: 1st story = 8,000 sq. ft. affected by the bid process and results. 2nd story = 8,000 sq. ft. Height: 2 stories Building Valuation Permit Fee Multiplier = 0.0075 Use Group: B The following building valuation data represents average 1. Gross area: valuations for most buildings. In conjunction with IBC Section Business = 2 stories x 8,000 sq. ft. = 16,000 sq. ft. 109.3, this data is offered as an aid for the building official to 2. Square Foot Construction Cost: determine if the permit valuation is underestimated. Again it B/IIB = $260.46/sq. ft. 3. Permit Fee: should be noted that, when using this data, these are Business = 16,000 sq. ft. x $260.46/sq. ft x 0.0075 “average” costs based on typical construction methods for = $31,255 each occupancy group and type of construction. The average costs include foundation work, structural and nonstructural Important Points  For purposes of establishing the Permit Fee Multiplier, the estimated total annual construction value for a  The BVD is not intended to apply to alterations or given time period (1 year) is the sum of each building’s repairs to existing buildings. Because the scope of value (Gross Area x Square Foot Construction Cost) alterations or repairs to an existing building varies so for that time period (e.g., 1 year). greatly, the Square Foot Construction Costs table does not reflect accurate values for that purpose.  The Square Foot Construction Cost does not include However, the Square Foot Construction Costs table the price of the land on which the building is built. The can be used to determine the cost of an addition that is Square Foot Construction Cost takes into account basically a stand-alone building which happens to be everything from foundation work to the roof structure attached to an existing building. In the case of such and coverings but does not include the price of the additions, the only alterations to the existing building land. The cost of the land does not affect the cost of would involve the attachment of the addition to the related code enforcement activities and is not included existing building and the openings between the in the Square Foot Construction Cost. addition and the existing building. Square Foot Construction Costs a, b, c Group (2024 International Building Code) IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB A-1 Assembly, theaters, with stage 333.98 322.10 312.59 300.28 280.58 272.46 290.01 261.47 251.46 A-1 Assembly, theaters, without stage 306.63 294.75 285.24 272.92 253.47 245.34 262.66 234.35 224.35 A-2 Assembly, nightclubs 264.07 256.33 248.28 238.82 223.69 217.61 230.62 203.42 195.71 A-2 Assembly, restaurants, bars, banquet halls 263.07 255.33 246.28 237.82 221.69 216.61 229.62 201.42 194.71 A-3 Assembly, churches 311.21 299.32 289.82 277.50 258.18 250.05 267.24 239.06 229.06 A-3 Assembly, general, community halls, libraries, museums 261.35 249.47 238.96 227.64 207.19 200.06 217.38 188.07 179.07 A-4 Assembly, arenas 305.63 293.75 283.24 271.92 251.47 244.34 261.66 232.35 223.35 B Business 292.48 282.09 271.97 260.46 237.85 229.40 250.46 212.56 202.84 E Educational 279.20 269.50 260.98 250.17 233.48 221.55 241.57 204.55 198.00 F-1 Factory and industrial, moderate hazard 162.52 154.68 144.93 139.48 124.19 118.17 132.99 102.98 95.90 F-2 Factory and industrial, low hazard 161.52 153.68 144.93 138.48 124.19 117.17 131.99 102.98 94.90 H-1 High Hazard, explosives 151.65 143.81 135.05 128.61 114.61 107.60 122.11 93.40 N.P. H234 High Hazard 151.65 143.81 135.05 128.61 114.61 107.60 122.11 93.40 85.33 H-5 HPM 292.48 282.09 271.97 260.46 237.85 229.40 250.46 212.56 202.84 I-1 Institutional, supervised environment 264.93 255.57 246.84 238.11 217.64 211.63 238.15 195.82 189.67 I-2 Institutional, hospitals 459.84 449.45 439.33 427.82 403.26 N.P. 417.81 377.98 N.P. I-2 Institutional, nursing homes 319.21 306.86 296.74 285.23 264.10 N.P. 275.22 238.82 N.P. I-3 Institutional, restrained 341.48 331.09 320.97 309.46 288.34 278.89 299.46 263.05 251.33 I-4 Institutional, day care facilities 264.93 255.57 246.84 238.11 217.64 211.63 238.15 195.82 189.67 M Mercantile 197.08 189.34 177.79 171.82 156.33 151.25 163.63 136.06 129.35 R-1 Residential, hotels 267.42 258.06 249.33 240.60 220.62 214.60 240.64 198.79 192.64 R-2 Residential, multiple family 223.61 214.25 205.52 196.79 177.77 171.76 196.82 155.95 149.80 R-3 Residential, one- and two-family d 211.77 205.84 200.99 197.13 190.36 183.32 193.75 177.67 167.37 R-4 Residential, care/assisted living facilities 264.93 255.57 246.84 238.11 217.64 211.63 238.15 195.82 189.67 S-1 Storage, moderate hazard 150.65 142.81 133.05 127.61 112.61 106.60 121.11 91.40 84.33 S-2 Storage, low hazard 149.65 141.81 133.05 126.61 112.61 105.60 120.11 91.40 83.33 U Utility, miscellaneous 115.27 108.48 100.93 96.59 86.02 80.36 91.94 68.09 64.85 a. Private Garages use Utility, miscellaneous b. For shell only buildings deduct 20 percent c. N.P. = not permitted d. Unfinished basements (Group R-3) = $31.50 per sq. ft.