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CASE DISCUSSION REGARDING PROCEDURE FOR MOVING STRUCTURES INTO AND WITHIN THE CITY OF RAMSEY By: Glyn Huff, Building Official and Sylvia Frolik, Zoning Administrator Background: At the January meeting, we discussed the need for an established procedure for moving structures into and within Ramsey. The Commission directed Staff to research including a financial guarantee in the ordinance to insure that the transplanted dwelling would comply with requirements for occupancy. Commissioner Deemer also questioned the structure size threshold for a licensed mover involved with transplanting a structure. Transporting structures over eight feet wide on state roads requires a permit. Transporting structures over 14 feet wide requires a licensed mover. Observations: If we assume that a moved in dwelling is destined for the rural area of the City, we might look at some approximate costs in dollars to insure completion to occupancy as follows: Excavation $ 1,000 Septic 2,000 Well 3,000 Masonry 6,000 Electrical 1,200 Plumbing 1,000 Heating 1.500 $15,700 The Building Official had a discussion with City Attorney Bill Goodrich. He suggested that if we require a financial guarantee, it should be in line with other dries because excessive guarantees may be considered discriminatory. Furthermore, the City does not require a guarantee to insure new construction will be completed to occupancy. Below is information resulting from a survey of some of the surrounding communities for financial guarantee requirements associated with moving in structures. Financial Guarantee Required Coon Rapids $3,000 Andover -0- Anoka -0- Elk River -0- If we try to be in line with other cities and require a $3,000 financial guarantee, it is apparent that by the completion costs listed above, $3,000 will not go far to fix a worst case scenario, but it is a start.