Agenda - Planning Commission - 12/01/2011 - Work Session

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Development Fee Chart: City of Ramsey NOTE: This document provides a breakdown of all City of Ramsey development fees. The breakdown includes a description, rationalization and methodology of determining each fee. Fee/Charge Description (what is the fee) Rationalization (the purpose) Methodology (studies/forecasts to determine what we need to charge) Sewer Trunk Oversizing of Pipe. This also offsets some of the initial capital costs for installing the trunk lines that convey flows from the neighborhoods (lateral lines) to the treatment facility. Ensure Downstream Capacity & reimbursement for capital costs and maintenance activities. This fund is also utilized for corrections, improvements, and extensions of the trunk system. Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Study (2004) identified specific improvements needed for long-term system upgrades, and maintenance. The construction index is utilized annually to apply potential rate increases that are reviewed with the City's rates & charges. Water Trunk Oversizing of Pipe. This also offsets some of the initial capital costs for installing the trunk lines that convey water from the neighborhoods (lateral lines) to the towers and pump houses. Ensure sizing of pipes for adequate pressure and fire flows. Also pays for chemicals, pumps, towers, maintenance, etc. that make up the entire water distribution system. Comprehensive Water Distribution Study (2004) identified specific improvements needed for long-term system upgrades, and maintenance. The construction index is utilized annually to apply potential rate increases that are reviewed with the City's rates & charges. Storm Water Trunk Oversizing of Pipe. This also offsets some of the initial capital costs for installing the trunk lines that convey flows from the neighborhoods (lateral lines) to ponding areas, and the receiving water bodies (rivers). PRIMARILY NEW CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES. Ensure adequate sizing of pipes and ponding areas for flood control. Pays for treatment structures, outlet facilities, pumps, maintenance, etc. for the entire stormwater system. Also offsets costs for street sweeping, annual WMO dues, & City MPCA permits. Surface Water Management Plan (2008) identified specific improvements needed for long-term system upgrades, and maintenance. The construction index is utilized annually to apply potential rate increases that are reviewed with the City's rates & charges. Storm Water Management Sizing/resizing of pipes and ponds. This also offsets some of the initial capital costs for installing the lateral lines (and culverts) that convey flows through neighborhoods (lateral lines) to the trunk lines. PRIMARILY RETROFITS/UPGRADES TO IMPROVE THE EXISTING SYSTEM. Ensure adequate sizing of pipes and ponding areas for flood control. Pays for pipe jetting & pond cleanouts, structures modifications, treatment improvements, and overall system maintenance. Also offsets costs for street sweeping, annual WMO dues, & City MPCA permits. Surface Water Management Plan (2008) identified specific improvements needed for long-term system upgrades, and maintenance. The construction index is utilized annually to apply potential rate increases that are reviewed with the City's rates & charges. Fee/Charge Description (what is the fee) Rationalization (the purpose) Methodology (studies/forecasts to determine what we need to charge) Park Dedication & Any time new development The council recognizes it is essential to occurs within the city of Ramsey, the health, safety and welfare of the Rates for land dedication have remained fairly static for several