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Directory of Fees - Proposed Amendments
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Summary and Background Information:
The City's fee philosophy is that the purpose of fees is to recover City costs incurred when providing a specific service or services to certain individuals who request the service or create the demand for that service. Since the service(s) provided do not directly benefit the general public, public tax dollars should not pay for or subsidize that specific service.
• Fees are set by resolution and the Council will adopt a fee that differs from the service cost when they determine that to be in the general public interest.
• The Directory of Fees provides a handy "one-stop" reference for the City fees, preventing confusion over what are the official fees adopted by the City Council.
Changes:
• Passports - notice to increase fees received from the US Department of State for processing passport applications. Costs include, specialized mailing envelopes, receipt books and postage. In 2017, Commerce City processes 2,163 passports. Fee increase from $25 to $35.
• Development Permit Fee - per review and recommendation by PW staff and Matt Hader, Deputy City Attorney the fee that has been charged is not listed in the directory. The fee will be added to indicate cost equals 2% of project costs of streets and storm sewer.
• Portable Mound Fees - Resident / Non-Resident (per hour/per field) per recommendation by PRG staff the fee is new this year. It will help pay for wear/tear of the equipment. Fee $5.00
• LVC/Oversize/Overweight vehicle moving Permit - per recommendation by PW staff the fee needs to be increased to cover costs of processing the permit. Fee increase from $55 - $150 per trip
• Organized Event Permit -CD staff proposes an increase to fees based on number of people attending, type of event and what will be...
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