Town Council Workshop and Budget Adoption

TOWN OF WEAVERVILLE AGENDA Weaverville Community Room at Town Hall June 18, 2024 at 6:00 pm 30 South Main Street, Weaverville, NC 28787 Town Council Workshop Pg. Presenter 1. Call to Order .................................................................................................... Mayor Fitzsimmons 2. Closed Session ………………………………………………………………………………………………. Mayor Fitzsimmons A. N.C.G.S. §143-318.11(a)3. To consult with an attorney employed or retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the public body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged. B. N.C.G.S. §143-318.11(a)5. To establish, or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating the amount of compensation and other material terms of an employment contract or proposed employment contract. C. N.C.G.S. §143-318.11(a)6. To consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee. 3. Town Council Final Discussion and Direction …………………………………………………. Mayor Fitzsimmons 4. Town Council Budget Adoption: Adoption of FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance, Mayor Fitzsimmons Pay & Classification Plan and Fee Schedule ……….…………………………………………… 5. Adjournment ………………………………………………………………………………………….…..... Mayor Fitzsimmons  FY 2024-2025 BUDGET ORDINANCE TOWN OF WEAVERVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA WHEREAS, N.C.G.S §159-8 requires that the Town of Weaverville appoint a Budget Officer to serve at the will of the governing body and Town Council has and hereby appoints the Town Manager to serve in such capacity; and WHEREAS, in accordance with N.C.G.S. §159-10, departmental budget requests were submitted to the Budget Officer by February 23, 2024, and in accordance with N.C.G.S. §159-11, the Budget Officer submitted the budget message to the Mayor and Town Council on April 16, 2024, which included the tax rate calculated as thirty-five cents ($0.35) per $100 in valuation per the Buncombe County Tax Department’s assessments; and WHEREAS, in accordance with N.C.G.S. §159-12(a), the Budget Officer filed the proposed budget with the Town Clerk on April 16, 2024, and posted the same on the Town's website, and the Town Clerk caused a statement indicating that the proposed budget had been submitted to the governing body and was available for public inspection and that a public hearing on the budget was scheduled for May 14, 2024; and WHEREAS, Town Council, in accordance with N.C.G.S. §159-12(b) and after proper notice under N.C.G.S. §159-12(a), held a public hearing on the proposed budget on May 14, 2024, providing the public with an opportunity to attend and provide comment; and WHEREAS, Town Council has carefully considered the anticipated revenues and expenditures necessary to provide for the provision of municipal services within the Town of Weaverville during the 2024-2025 fiscal year and wishes to adopt this Budget Ordinance which reflects a balanced budget in accordance with N.C.G.S. §159-8, with the sum of estimated net revenues and appropriated fund balances equal to appropriations; BE IT, THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Town Council for the Town of Weaverville, North Carolina: Section 1. General Fund Revenues It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the General Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025: GENERAL FUND REVENUES Prior Year Taxes $3,000 Ad Valorem Taxes $4,262,256 DMV Tax Revenue $221,402  FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance Proposed for Adoption on June 18, 2024 Effective July 1, 2024 Tax Penalties & Interest $8,000 Utility Tax Revenue $490,661 Beer & Wine Excise Tax $19,000 Powell Bill Funds $148,440 Local Government Sales Tax Revenue $2,167,561 ABC – Distribution to Town $350,000 Cell Tower Revenue $22,300 Miscellaneous Revenue $8,000 Interest Income $287,647 Powell Bill Interest Income $34,710 Planning & Zoning Fees $18,000 Facility Use Rental Fees $75,770 Parking Enforcement Fees $3,400 Sale of Property $10,000 Appropriated Fund Balance $1,216,788 TOTAL ESTIMATED GENERAL FUND REVENUES $9,346,935 Section 2. General Fund Appropriations The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the General Fund for the operation of the Town government and its activities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, in accordance with the departmental units heretofore established for the Town: APPROPRIATIONS Governance and Legal $384,527 Administration $1,080,660 Planning Department $244,430 Police Department $3,264,224 Public Works: Streets Division $557,361 Powell Bill Division $148,440 Sanitation Division $934,793 Stormwater Management Division $118,915 Grounds Maintenance Division $474,511 Recreation Department $246,689 2  FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance Proposed for Adoption on June 18, 2024 Effective July 1, 2024 Contingency $10,000 Transfer to Special Revenue Fund $1,882,385 TOTAL GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS $9,346,935 Section 3. Water Fund Revenues It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Water Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025: WATER FUND REVENUES Water Revenue $2,847,745 Miscellaneous Revenue $20,000 Water Tap Revenue $22,680 System Development Fees $150,600 Fees for MSD Collections $82,426 Interest Earned $130,153 TOTAL ESTIMATED WATER FUND REVENUES $3,253,604 Section 4. Water Fund Appropriations The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Water Fund for the operation of the Town’s water system for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, in accordance with the departmental divisions heretofore established for the Town: WATER FUND APPROPRIATIONS Water Administration $354,592 Water Production $1,129,648 Water Maintenance $1,463,405 Contingency $5,000 3  FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance Proposed for Adoption on June 18, 2024 Effective July 1, 2024 Debt Service – Revenue Bonds $93,640 Debt Service – General Obligation Bonds $207,319 TOTAL WATER FUND APPROPRIATIONS $3,253,604 Section 5. Special Revenue Fund – Weaverville Fire Department Revenue A Special Revenue Fund was established in fiscal year 2021-2022 to account for North Buncombe Fire Tax revenue as well as all expenditures associated with the Town’s fire department, as required by Buncombe County to remain eligible for fire tax revenue. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Special Revenue Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025: SPECIAL REVENUE FUND – WEAVERVILLE FIRE REVENUES Fire Protection Contract Revenue $2,227,144 Fire Fees $500 Transfer from General Fund $1,882,385 TOTAL ESTIMATED SPECIAL REVENUE FUND REVENUES $4,110,029 Section 6. Special Revenue Fund – Weaverville Fire Department Appropriations The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Special Revenue Fund for the operation of the Town’s fire department and its activities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025: SPECIAL REVENUE FUND – WEAVERVILLE FIRE APPROPRIATIONS Fire Department $4,056,488 Debt Service $53,541 TOTAL ESTIMATED SPECIAL REVENUE FUND APROPRIATIONS $4,110,029 4  FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance Proposed for Adoption on June 18, 2024 Effective July 1, 2024 Section 7. Capital Project Funds A Capital Project Fund for the new Recreation Complex was established by an ordinance adopted on January 27, 2020, and was most recently amended on July 18, 2023. The current budgeted amount for this capital project fund is $462,371, of which 91% has been spent, with funding from General Fund Balance and donations from the public. Budget amendments may be needed to transfer funds as the final elements are completed. It is expected that this project will be fully completed during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025. A Capital Project Fund was first established by ordinance on June 28, 2021, for capital projects associated with the Town’s Water System. This ordinance includes both the Water System Resiliency Project and the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project and was most recently amended on April 24, 2023. Both of these projects are underway and budget amendments and transfers will be necessary as each project progresses. Section 8. Ad Valorem Taxes An ad valorem tax rate of thirty-five cents ($0.35) per one hundred dollars ($100.00) valuation of taxable property, as listed for taxes as of January 1, 2024, is hereby levied and established as the official tax rate for the Town of Weaverville for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. This tax rate is based upon a total projected valuation of $1,219,006,300 and an estimated collection rate of 99.9%. Section 9. Fee and Rate Schedule The attached Fee Schedule is incorporated into this Budget Ordinance and hereby adopted as the official Fee Schedule (including Water Rates) which lists monies receivable by the Town of Weaverville as referenced in Sections 1, 3, and 5 of this Budget Ordinance. Section 10. Pay Plan and Position Classification Plan The attached Pay Plan & Position Classification Plan is hereby adopted and effective for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. The Pay Plan & Position Classification Plan is incorporated as an addendum to this Budget Ordinance. Section 11. Contingency Concerning Fire Tax Rate The North Buncombe Fire Tax Rate used in this Budget Ordinance is 12.27 cents ($0.1227) per $100.00 in valuation. Should Buncombe County set the fire tax rate applicable within the Town's jurisdiction lower than $0.1227 per $100.00 in valuation, then the Town's Budget for FY 2024- 5  FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance Proposed for Adoption on June 18, 2024 Effective July 1, 2024 2025 shall be and is hereby automatically amended to appropriate the resulting difference in fire tax revenue from the fund balance within the Town's General Fund. Section 12. Authorizations & Conditions The Town Manager, serving as the Budget Officer for the Town of Weaverville, is hereby authorized to transfer appropriations as contained herein under the following conditions: A. This Budget Ordinance defines departments and divisions as follows: General Fund Departments: Divisions: Governance & Legal Administration Planning Department Recreation Department Police Department Fire Department Public Works: • Streets • Powell Bill • Sanitation • Stormwater Management • Grounds Maintenance Water Fund Departments: Divisions: Water: • Water Administration • Water Production • Water Maintenance B. The Budget Officer or his/her designee is hereby authorized to distribute departmental funds based upon the line-item budgets and make expenditures therefrom, in accordance with the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. C. The Budget Officer or his/her designee may authorize transfers between line items, expenditures and revenues, within a department or division without limitation and without a report being required. 6  FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance Proposed for Adoption on June 18, 2024 Effective July 1, 2024 D. The Budget Officer or his/her designee may transfer amounts up to 5%, but not to exceed $10,000 monthly, between departments, including contingency appropriations, but only within the same fund. The Budget Officer must make an official report on such transfers at a subsequent regular meeting of Town Council. E. The Budget Officer or his/her designee may not transfer any amounts between funds, except as approved by Town Council, as a budget amendment. Section 13. Utilization of Budget Ordinance The Budget Ordinance shall be the basis for the financial plan of the Town of Weaverville during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. The Budget Officer or his/her designee shall administer the budget. The accounting system shall establish records which are in consonance with this budget and this ordinance and the appropriate statutes of the State of North Carolina. Section 14. Distribution & Documentation Copies of this Budget Ordinance shall be furnished to the Town Clerk, the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer to be kept on file by them for direction in the collection of revenues and disbursement of Town funds. DULY ADOPTED this the 18th day of June 2024. Patrick Fitzsimmons, Mayor Town of Weaverville ATTEST: Tamara Mercer, Town Clerk 7  FY 2024-2025 FEE SCHEDULE TOWN OF WEAVERVILLE Adopted June 18, 2024 Page References GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE FEES ............................................................................................................................... 3 Returned Check/Bank Draft Fee ........................................................................................................................ 3 Processing Fees for Electronic Payments ........................................................................................................... 3 Special Event Permit Fees .................................................................................................................................. 3 Solid Waste/Trash Violation ............................................................................................................................... 3 Recycling Fee ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 Public Records Request Copying Charge(s) ........................................................................................................ 3 Annexation Petition Fee ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Municipal Election Filing Fee.............................................................................................................................. 3 Beer & Wine Privilege Licenses .......................................................................................................................... 3 Hourly Charges for Equipment/Personnel ......................................................................................................... 4 FACILITY USE FEES ...................................................................................................................................................... 4 FIRE DEPARTMENT ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 Construction/Operations Permits ...................................................................................................................... 4 Construction Plan Review .................................................................................................................................. 5 Sprinkler/Fire Alarm System Inspections ........................................................................................................... 5 Violations............................................................................................................................................................ 5 POLICE DEPARTMENT................................................................................................................................................. 5 Violations of General Provisions ........................................................................................................................ 5 Dangerous Dog Violations .................................................................................................................................. 6 Unrestrained Dogs.............................................................................................................................................. 6 Parks and Recreation Violations......................................................................................................................... 6 Parking Violations............................................................................................................................................... 6 Parking Permit for Construction/Loading/Unloading ........................................................................................ 6 Nuisance Security Alarms ................................................................................................................................... 6 Parade Entry Fee ................................................................................................................................................ 6 Removal of Traffic Related Signs ........................................................................................................................ 6  FY 2024-2025 Fee Schedule Proposed for Adoption June 18, 2024 Effective July 1, 2024 Road/Park Closure Violations ............................................................................................................................. 6 Golf Cart Violations ............................................................................................................................................ 6 PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT ......................................................................................................................... 6 Residential Zoning Permits................................................................................................................................. 6 Commercial / Industrial Zoning Permits ............................................................................................................ 7 Sign Permits........................................................................................................................................................ 7 Special Use Permit or Related Amendment Fee ................................................................................................ 7 Rezoning/Zoning Map Amendment Fees ........................................................................................................... 7 Text Amendment Fees ....................................................................................................................................... 7 Conditional District Zoning Application Fees ..................................................................................................... 7 Subdivision Fees ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Public Street Commitment Application.............................................................................................................. 8 Miscellaneous Planning, Zoning & Code Enforcement Fees .............................................................................. 8 Violations of General Provisions ........................................................................................................................ 8 Fee in Lieu of Sidewalk Construction ................................................................................................................. 8 WATER DEPARTMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 8 Application Fee for Water Availability/Commitment/Extension Requests ....................................................... 8 Renewal Application Fee .................................................................................................................................... 8 Tap Charges and Re-Tap Charges ....................................................................................................................... 8 Water System Development Fees ...................................................................................................................... 9 Administrative Water Fees................................................................................................................................. 9 Water System Account Deposits ........................................................................................................................ 9 Water Leak Protection Fees ............................................................................................................................. 10 Water Rates ...................................................................................................................................................... 10 Minimum Monthly Water Charges .................................................................................................................. 10 Bulk Water Rates .............................................................................................................................................. 11 Emergency Water Rates ................................................................................................................................... 11 Charges for Fire Line Connections.................................................................................................................... 11 2  FY 2024-2025 Fee Schedule Proposed for Adoption June 18, 2024 Effective July 1, 2024 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE FEES Returned Check/Bank Draft Fee (G.S. § 25-3-506)................................................................................................. $25.00 Processing Fees for Electronic Payments Direct vendor fees charged through electronic payment vendors - These fees shall automatically be updated should changes be made to the fees charged by vendor and the Town Manager is authorized to amend the adopted Fee Schedule to reflect such changes. MyGovHub (https://weavervillenc.mygovhub.com) Monthly Utility Billing (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover Card) ............................ $3.50 flat fee PaymentUs (https://ipn.paymentus.com/rotp/towe) Miscellaneous Payments .........................................................................................................2.95% with no minimum Special Event Permit Fees (Reference Special Events Permit) Events with No Alcohol ............................................................................................................................................. $300.00 Events with Alcohol .................................................................................................................................................... $600.00 Solid Waste/Trash Violation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $50.00 Recycling Fee (included on monthly utility bill) ............................................................................................................ $ 3.79 Direct vendor fees charged by Curbside Management - These fees shall automatically be updated should changes be made to the fees charged by vendor and the Town Manager is authorized to amend the adopted Fee Schedule to reflect such changes. Recycling Fee reflects vendor charge as of July 2024. Public Records Request Copying Charge(s) 8 ½” x 11" black & white single-sided hardcopy (per page)................................................................................. $0.02 8 ½” x 11" color single-sided hardcopy (per page) .................................................................................................. $0.09 8 ½” x 11" black & white double-sided hardcopy (per page)................................................................................ $0.03 8 ½” x 11" color double-sided hardcopy (per page) ................................................................................................ $0.18 Electronic Copies........................................................................................................................................................... No Charge Applicable postage will also be charged for mailing hard copy documents. Annexation Petition Fee ...................................................................................................................................................... $200.00 Municipal Election Filing Fee............................................................................................................................................... $20.00 Beer & Wine Privilege Licenses Taxes will be assessed for all malt beverage and wine licenses in accordance with and as required by N.C.G.S. 105-113.77 et seq., as the same may from time to time be amended. 3  FY 2024-2025 Fee Schedule Proposed for Adoption June 18, 2024 Effective July 1, 2024 Hourly Charges for Equipment/Personnel Equipment Pumper Truck.................................................................................................................................................................. $150.00 Ladder Truck .................................................................................................................................................................... $220.00 Ton Truck (P/U Brush Truck) ...................................................................................................................................... $35.00 Command Vehicles ............................................................................................................................................................ $30.00 Tanker..................................................................................................................................................................................... $40.00 ATV............................................................................................................................................................................................ $40.00 UAV (Drone) .......................................................................................................................................................................... $40.00 Personnel Firefighters ...................................................................................................................................... [see note below] $50.00 Police Officers ................................................................................................................................. [see note below] $65.00 Public Works Employees ................................................................................................................................................. $25.00 Captain..................................................................................................................................................................................... $30.00 Chief Officers ......................................................................................................................................................................... $35.00 The current rate for a police officer hired for secondary work is $65/hour for a four-hour minimum. If there is less than 96 hours notice, it is $80/hour. If they cancel within 24 hours, they are still responsible for a minimum payment of four hours. Holiday/Hospital pay can be up to $90/hour. Like the Weaverville Police Department fee above, a 4-hour minimum time frame is required for the Weaverville Fire Department. Minimum staffing for the brush truck, drone, and ATV would be 2 personnel and a minimum staffing of 3 personnel are required for the engine, ladder, and rescue trucks. FACILITY USE FEES Facility Use Fees ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..….. See Attachment A FIRE DEPARTMENT Unless otherwise provided, the charge is for each separate and distinct violation; additional civil penalties may be assessed pursuant to Town Code or other applicable law. If fees listed in this section of the fee schedule differ from a fee established in the Weaverville Code of Ordinances or another section of this fee schedule, the higher of the two shall apply. Construction/Operations Permits Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems ............................................................................................................................ $100.00 Compressed Gas Installation ................................................................................................................................................ $100.00 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems and Related Equipment ................................................................................... $100.00 Fire Pumps and Related Equipment .................................................................................................................................. $100.00 Flammable and Combustible Liquid Installations........................................................................................................ $100.00 Hazardous Materials ................................................................................................................................................................ $100.00 Industrial Ovens ........................................................................................................................................................................ $100.00 LP Gas ............................................................................................................................................................................................. $100.00 Private Hydrant System .......................................................................................................................................................... $100.00 Spraying and Dipping Operations ....................................................................................................................................... $100.00 4  FY 2024-2025 Fee Schedule Proposed for Adoption June 18, 2024 Effective July 1, 2024 Standpipe Systems .................................................................................................................................................................... $100.00 Temporary Membrane Structure (tents, canopies and air-supported structures) ............................................. $50.00 Outdoor Event Fire Inspections/200+ Square Feet Onsite Cooking ....................................................................... $75.00 Fuel Dispensing Permit .............................................................................................................................................................. $50.00 Other Required Plan Permit ................................................................................................................................................. $100.00 Construction Plan Review ABC Inspections ......................................................................................................................................................................... $100.00 Commercial Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems ........................................................................................................ $100.00 Explosives and Fireworks ..................................................................................................................................................... $100.00 Petroleum Tanks and Appurtenances .............................................................................................................................. $100.00 Other Required Plan Review ................................................................................................................................................ $100.00 Sprinkler/Fire Alarm System Inspections Up to 1,000 Square Feet ............................................................................................................................................................. $50.00 1,001 – 5,000 Square Feet ...................................................................................................................................................... $100.00 5,001– 10,000 Square Feet .................................................................................................................................................... $150.00 10,001 – 25,000 Square Feet................................................................................................................................................. $200.00 25,001 – 50,000 Square Feet................................................................................................................................................. $250.00 50,001 – 100,000 Square Feet .............................................................................................................................................. $300.00 101,001 – 200,000 Square Feet ........................................................................................................................................... $350.00 Over 200,000 Square Feet ...................................................................................................................................................... $400.00 Violations Specific Violations Illegal Burning ............................................................................................................................................................................ $100.00 Construction Work/Operations without Permit ......................................................................................................... $100.00 Fire Lane Obstruction/Parking in Fire Lane ................................................................................................................. $100.00 Fire Hydrant Obstruction/Blocking Fire Hydrant........................................................................................................ $100.00 Nuisance Fire Alarms (3+ in 72-hrs; per occurrence beginning with 3rd alarm) .............................................. $100.00 Tampering with Fire Hydrant......................................................................................................... $500.00 plus cost of repair Violations of General Provisions Violations of the provisions of the Weaverville Code of Ordinance ........................................................... $100.00 min. Violations which increase hazard or menace of fire, explosion, or other hazardous condition that may delay, hinder, or interfere with Fire Department operations................................ $200.00 min. Violations which delay, hinder, or prevent the egress of the occupants of a building on fire and/or other emergency or acts which may prevent the operation of fire and/or life safety devices and/or systems ................................................................................................................................................ $300.00 min. Violations which delay, hinder, or prevent the egress of the occupants during an emergency, that caused a fire or increased the severity of a fire, or the commission of any acts that prevented the operation of a fire and/or life safety system or device during an emergency ......... $500.00 min. POLICE DEPARTMENT Violations of General Provisions .................................................................................................................................... $100.00 Unless otherwise specifically provided, $100.00 charge for each separate and distinct violation; additional civil penalties may be assessed pursuant to Town Code or other applicable law. 5  FY 2024-2025 Fee Schedule Proposed for Adoption June 18, 2024 Effective July 1, 2024 Dangerous Dog Violations Class I: $250.00 first day, and $250.00 each subsequent day of continuous violation. Class II: $500.00 first day, and $500.00 each subsequent day of continuous violation. Class III: $1,000.00 first day, and $1,000.00 each subsequent day of continuous violation. Unrestrained Dogs ................................................................................................................................................................ $250.00 Dogs off leash Parks and Recreation Violations (daily) ........................................................................................................................ $30.00 Includes vehicles on grass/trail Parking Violations Parked within Handicapped Zone....................................................................................................................................... $100.00 Parked within Fire Lane ......................................................................................................................................................... $100.00 Obstructing Traffic ................................................................................................................................................................... $100.00 Parked within 25 Feet of Intersection ................................................................................................................................. $50.00 Parked in or within 10 Feet of Crosswalk........................................................................................................................... $50.00 Parked within 25 Feet of Traffic Sign/Signal .................................................................................................................... $50.00 Blocking Private Driveway........................................................................................................................................................ $50.00 Double Parked ................................................................................................................................................................................ $50.00 Truck Traffic in Restricted Area ............................................................................................................................................. $50.00 Exceeding Time Limit.................................................................................................................................................................. $30.00 Parked Across Lines..................................................................................................................................................................... $30.00 Exceeding 12 Inches from Curb or Street Edge ................................................................................................................ $30.00 All Other Parking Violations .................................................................................................................................................... $30.00 Parking Permit for Construction/Loading/Unloading (per parking space; limited to 2) ....... $15.00 per day Nuisance Security Alarms (3+ in 72-hrs; per occurrence beginning with 3rd alarm) ................................... $100.00 Parade Entry Fee (fees collected support Cops for Kids)......................................................................... $20.00 per entry Removal of Traffic Related Signs (including signs, traffic cones, caution tape, barriers, etc.) ........ $300.00 Road/Park Closure Violations (using roads, sidewalks, park areas that have been closed) ............. $300.00 Golf Cart Violations First Offense ……………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………….$50.00 Second Offense ………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………$75.00 Third and Subsequent Offenses ………………………………………………………………………………………$100.00 PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT Residential Zoning Permits Single Family Dwelling ............................................ $150.00 plus $0.05 per sq. ft. over 1,200 with a max of $300.00 Multi Family Dwelling ...............................................$300.00 plus $50.00 per dwelling unit with a max of $1,000.00 Secondary Dwelling .................................................................................................................................................................. $150.00 Addition to Dwelling.................................................................................................. $75.00 plus $0.05 per sq. ft. over 1,200 6  FY 2024-2025 Fee Schedule Proposed for Adoption June 18, 2024 Effective July 1, 2024 Accessory Structure ....................................................................................................... $50.00 plus $0.05 per sq. ft. over 100 Deck/Porch...................................................................................................................................................................................... $50.00 Home Occupation.......................................................................................................................................................................... $50.00 Internal Up-fit ................................................................................................................................................................................. $50.00 Temporary Structure/Use......................................................................................................................................................... $50.00 Commercial / Industrial Zoning Permits Commercial/Industrial Structure ................... $350.00 plus $0.05 per sq. ft. over 2,000 with a max of $1,000.00 Commercial/Industrial Addition ......................... $100.00 plus $0.05 per sq. ft. over 2,000 with a max of $500.00 Accessory Structure ........................................................ $50.00 plus $0.05 per sq. ft. over 500 with a max of $100.00 Internal Up-Fit/Renovation................................................................................................................................................... $100.00 Telecommunication Tower ....................................................................... $4,000.00 per location or max allowed by law Telecommunication Tower (Co-location, Microcell, Concealed) ....... $500.00 per location or max allowed by law Temporary Structure/Use (Annually) .............................................................................................................................. $100.00 Mobile Food Vendors: Daily............................................................................................................................................................................................ $25.00 Annually ................................................................................................................................................................................ $100.00 Sign Permits Sign Permit Fee ........................... $50.00 plus fee based on total surface area of sign (see below), max of $500.00 Up to 32 sq. ft. ................................................................................................................................................................................. $25.00 33 - 64 sq. ft. .................................................................................................................................................................................... $50.00 65 - 96 sq. ft. ................................................................................................................................................................................. $100.00 97 sq. ft. plus ...................................................................................................................................... $150.00 plus $2.50 per sq. ft. Special Use Permit or Related Amendment Fee..................................................................................................... $500.00 Rezoning/Zoning Map Amendment Fees Less Than 1 Acre or accompanied by an Annexation Petition ................................................................................ $250.00 1 - 3 Acres...................................................................................................................................................................................... $500.00 4 - 9 Acres...................................................................................................................................................................................... $750.00 10 + Acres.................................................................................................................................................................................. $1,000.00 Text Amendment Fees .......................................................................................................................................................... $500.00 Conditional District Zoning Application Fees Less Than 1 Acre ........................................................................................................................................................................ $250.00 1 - 3 Acres...................................................................................................................................................................................... $500.00 4 - 9 Acres...................................................................................................................................................................................... $750.00 10 + Acres.................................................................................................................................................................................. $1,000.00 Subdivision Fees Minor Subdivision..................................................................................................................................... $100.00 plus $25 per lot Major Subdivision ..................................................................................................................................... $300.00 plus $25 per lot 7  FY 2024-2025 Fee Schedule Proposed for Adoption June 18, 2024 Effective July 1, 2024 Public Street Commitment Application ...................................................................................................................... $200.00 Miscellaneous Planning, Zoning & Code Enforcement Fees Zoning Verification Letter ......................................................................................................................................................... $25.00 Variance, Sidewalk Waiver, Other Board of Adjustment Applications ................................................................ $250.00 Appeal of an Administrative Decision ......................................................................................................................... No Charge Nuisance Violation (which requires Town abatement) ............................................................................................. $100.00 Violations of General Provisions ......................................................................................................................................... $100.00 Unless otherwise specifically provided, $100.00 charge for each separate and distinct violation; additional civil penalties may be assessed pursuant to Town Code or other applicable law Fee in Lieu of Sidewalk Construction .......................................................................................... Approved Cost Estimate The fee is the cost estimate approved by Town Council for the request with consideration to staff recommendations and the applicant provided cost estimate of sidewalk construction for the required linear feet on the property, which includes surveying, engineering, permitting, grading, materials, installation, finishing, and restoration of area disturbed, and a 5% contingency. WATER DEPARTMENT Application Fee for Water Availability/Commitment/Extension Requests........................................... $100.00 Renewal Application Fee .................................................................................................................................................... $100.00 Non-Refundable Application/Renewal Fee for 1” or larger meters and multi-lot/multi-unit development Tap Charges and Re-Tap Charges Meter Size Tap Fee ⅝” and ¾” $1,500.00 1” $3,000.00 1½” $4,500.00 2” $6,000.00 Road Cut and Pavement Repair (if needed) $500.00 Bore Under Road (up to 2”) $500.00 8  FY 2024-2025 Fee Schedule Proposed for Adoption June 18, 2024 Effective July 1, 2024 Water System Availability/Commitment Fees For all multi-lot or multi-unit developments, the availability/commitment fee shall apply to each meter to be set based upon connection size, except that for multi-family development with master meters the fee shall be calculated by multiplying the number of residential units proposed by the fee associated with the smallest meter size. Meter Requested Inside Town Limits Outside Town Limits ⅝” and ¾” $35.00 $70.00 1” $50.00 $100.00 1½” $100.00 $200.00 2” $160.00 $320.00 3” $300.00 $600.00 4” $500.00 $1,000.00 6” $1,000.00 $2,000.00 Water System Development Fees Size of Connection Rated Maximum Capacity System Development Fees ⅝” and ¾” 20 gallons $2,750 1” 50 gallons $6,875 1½” 100 gallons $13,750 2” 160 gallons $22,000 3” 300 gallons $44,000 4” 500 gallons $68,750 6” 1,000 gallons $137,500 Administrative Water Fees Account Establishment Service Charge ............................................................................................................................... $25.00 Seasonal Reconnect Fee ............................................................................................................................................................. $20.00 Disconnect Fee (for nonpayment) .......................................................................................................................................... $40.00 Flow Test Fee for Fire Systems ............................................................................................................................................... $40.00 Meter Testing at Customer Request (charged only if meter is operational).......................................................... $40.00 Late Payment Fee.......................................................................................................................................................................... $10.00 Water System Account Deposits Size of Connection Inside Town Limits Amount Outside Town Limits Amount ⅝” and ¾” $100.00 $200.00 Residential Renter $200.00 $200.00 1” $120.00 $240.00 1½” $200.00 $400.00 2” $320.00 $640.00 3” $600.00 $1,200.00 4” $1,000.00 $2,000.00 9  FY 2024-2025 Fee Schedule Proposed for Adoption June 18, 2024 Effective July 1, 2024 Water Leak Protection Fees The following respective monthly fee shall be assessed on all water customers with water lines that are 2- inches or less in diameter, subject to opt-out provisions of the water leak protection policy. Type of Meter Monthly Fee Residential – Single Meter $1.25 Commercial – Single Meter $3.45 Commercial – Master Meter $6.90 Water Rates Water rates for water used INSIDE the Corporate limits of the Town: The first 3,000 Gallons or fraction thereof used monthly...................................................... $ 10.28 per 1,000 gallons The next 2,000 Gallons or fraction thereof used monthly ..................................................... $ 10.95 per 1,000 gallons The next 20,000 Gallons or fraction thereof used monthly……………………………………..$11.34 per 1,000 gallons The next 175,000 Gallons or fraction thereof used monthly ................................................ $ 12.29 per 1,000 gallons The next 300,000 Gallons or fraction thereof used monthly ................................................ $ 13.30 per 1,000 gallons All over 500,000 Gallons or fraction thereof used monthly .................................................. $ 14.27 per 1,000 gallons Water rates for water used OUTSIDE the Corporate limits of the Town: The first 3,000 Gallons or fraction thereof used monthly..................................................... $ 20.56 per 1,000 gallons The next 2,000 Gallons or fraction thereof used monthly .................................................... $ 21.90 per 1,000 gallons The next 20,000 Gallons or fraction thereof used monthly……………….……………………$22.68 per 1,000 gallons The next 175,000 Gallons or fraction thereof used monthly ............................................... $ 24.58 per 1,000 gallons The next 300,000 Gallons or fraction thereof used monthly ............................................... $ 26.60 per 1,000 gallons All over 500,000 Gallons or fraction thereof used monthly ................................................. $ 28.54 per 1,000 gallons Minimum Monthly Water Charges The minimum monthly charge for water service shall be according to the size of the meter through which water is delivered to each customer in accordance with the following schedule: Meter Size Minimum Inside Town Outside Monthly Usage Town ⅝” – ¾” 800 gallons $ 10.28 $ 20.56 1” 4,800 gallons $ 64.83 $ 129.66 1½” 8,960 gallons $ 123.78 $ 247.56 2” 14,560 gallons $ 203.12 $ 406.24 3” 28,960 gallons $ 417.93 $ 835.86 4” 46,800 gallons $ 692.18 $ 1,384.36 6” 89,600 gallons $ 1,350.11 $ 2,700.22 8” 144,000 gallons $ 2,186.36 $ 4,372.72 10” 206,400 gallons $ 3,203.93 $ 6,407.86 10  FY 2024-2025 Fee Schedule Proposed for Adoption June 18, 2024 Effective July 1, 2024 Bulk Water Rates...................................................................................................... $0.05 per gallon, min. charge of $25.00 Emergency Water Rates (approx. = cost of production + 10%) ............................................. $4.44 per 1,000 gallons Charges for Fire Line Connections Monthly Charge for Fire Connection All fire line connections on the water system for the Town of Weaverville shall be subject to a monthly charge based upon the square inch size of the line at the following rates: INSIDE Corporate limits of the Town: $ 2.32 per square inch/month OUTSIDE Corporate limits of the Town: $ 4.64 per square inch/month Fire line charges shall be levied by the Water Department according to the following schedule: Diameter of Fire Line Square Inch Size Inside Town Outside Town 2” and smaller 3.14 $ 7.27 $ 14.54 3” 7.07 $ 16.37 $ 32.74 4” 12.56 $ 29.08 $ 58.16 6” 28.26 $ 65.42 $ 130.84 8” 50.24 $ 116.28 $ 232.56 10” 78.50 $ 181.70 $ 363.40 Consumption of Water from Fire Line If during any month the detector-check valve meter for the fire line shows any consumption and the consumption is not related to testing of fire lines or firefighting activity, the customer (owner) shall be fined $1,000 and such amount shall be added to the bill along with the monthly fire connection charge. If the customer (owner) believes that a fine has been mistakenly charged the matter should be handled through the Town’s Grievance Policy and Procedures. 11 ATTACHMENT A TO FEE SCHEDULE – FACILITY USE FEES FY 2024-2025 Proposed PRIVATE - MEETINGS, GOVERNMENT, NON-PROFIT, PARTIES, WEDDINGS, EDUCATIONAL, CHURCHES RECEPTIONS TOWN FACILITY LOCATION Resident Non-Resident Resident Non-Resident Employee TOWN HALL* Community Room / Kitchen Deposit $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 Mon-Sun 2 Hours $0 Hourly $10 $15 $15 $30 $10 Daily Maximum $50 $100 $100 $200 $100 COMMUNITY CENTER* Albert Weaver Main Room Deposit $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 Mon-Fri Hourly $20 $30 $40 $70 $15 Mon-Fri Daily Maximum $100 $175 $250 $750 $75 Sat-Sun Hourly $30 $50 $75 $100 $25 Sat-Sun Daily Maximum $200 $325 $500 $1,000 $150 Multi-Purpose Room Deposit $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 Mon-Fri 2 Hours $0 Mon-Fri Hourly $10 $15 $15 $35 $10 Mon-Fri Daily Maximum $50 $100 $125 $250 $50 Sat-Sun Hourly $15 $30 $30 $60 $15 Sat-Sun Daily Maximum $75 $150 $175 $350 $75 Kitchen Deposit $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 Mon-Fri 2 Hours $0 Mon-Fri Hourly $12 $20 $20 $30 $12  Mon-Fri Daily Maximum $50 $100 $100 $200 $50 Sat-Sun Hourly $15 $30 $25 $35 $15 Sat-Sun Daily Maximum $75 $150 $150 $400 $75 Back Porch/Patio Deposit $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 *Does not include building access* *Weekend patio Hourly $15 $25 $25 $35 $15 reservations must be made week of* Daily Maximum $75 $150 $150 $350 $75 Add Ons Fireplace Usage $25 $25 $25 $25 $25 Back Porch / Patio $25 $25 $25 $25 $25 *Facility Fees are determined based on hourly increments TOWN OF WEAVERVILLE PAY PLAN & POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FY 2024-2025 FLSA GRADE CLASSIFICATION STATUS MINIMUM MID-POINT MAXIMUM 20 Maintenance Technician Non-Exempt $37,036.00 $46,295.00 $55,554.00 21 $38,517.00 $48,147.00 $57,776.00 22 Senior Maintenance Technician Non-Exempt $40,058.00 $50,073.00 $60,087.00 23 Administrative Assistant Non-Exempt $41,660.00 $52,076.00 $62,491.00 Financial Administrative Assistant Non-Exempt Police Administrative Assistant Non-Exempt Public Works Administrative Assistant Non-Exempt Recreation Assistant Non-Exempt 24 Meter Technician Non-Exempt $43,327.00 $54,159.00 $64,990.00 Water Treatment Plant Operator I Non-Exempt 25 Police Records Specialist Non-Exempt $45,060.00 $56,325.00 $67,590.00 26 Firefighter Non-Exempt $46,862.00 $58,578.00 $70,294.00 Police Officer Non-Exempt School Resource Officer Non-Exempt Public Works Crew Leader Non-Exempt Water Treatment Plant Operator II Non-Exempt 27 Senior Police Officer Non-Exempt $48,737.00 $60,921.00 $73,105.00 Police Detective Non-Exempt Senior Firefighter Non-Exempt 28 Fire Engineer Non-Exempt $50,686.00 $63,358.00 $76,029.00 Recreation Coordinator Non-Exempt Finance Specialist Non-Exempt Senior Police Detective Non-Exempt Water Treatment Plant Operator III Non-Exempt 29 Police Sergeant Non-Exempt $52,714.00 $65,892.00 $79,071.00 Detective Sergeant Non-Exempt Community Resource Officer Non-Exempt 30 Planner / Code Enforcement Technician Non-Exempt $54,822.00 $68,528.00 $82,233.00 Town Clerk Exempt Assistant to the Town Manager Exempt 31 Police Lieutenant Non-Exempt $54,856.00 $68,570.00 $82,284.00 Fire Captain Non-Exempt  32 Public Works Superintendent Non-Exempt $57,598.00 $71,998.00 $86,397.00 Water Maintenance Superintendent Non-Exempt Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator Non-Exempt 33 Fire Battalion Chief Non-Exempt $60,478.00 $75,598.00 $90,717.00 Police Captain Non-Exempt 34 Fire Marshal Exempt $63,502.00 $79,378.00 $95,253.00 Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Exempt 35 Assistant Police Chief Exempt $66,677.00 $83,346.00 $100,016.00 Deputy Fire Chief Exempt Assistant Public Works Director Exempt 36 Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Exempt $70,011.00 $87,514.00 $105,017.00 37 Planning Director Exempt $73,512.00 $91,890.00 $110,268.00 38 Fire Chief Exempt $77,187.00 $96,484.00 $115,781.00 Police Chief Exempt 39 Finance Director Exempt $81,047.00 $101,309.00 $121,571.00 Public Works Director Exempt 40 $85,099.00 $106,374.00 $127,649.00 41 $89,354.00 $111,693.00 $134,031.00 Town Manager - Exempt; Pay established by employment agreement Town Attorney - Exempt; Pay established by employment agreement Exempt = Classification eligible to be exempt from the Wage and Hour provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)