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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Workshop Packet 01.16.2024 AGENDA CITY OF LAUREL CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Public Input: Citizens may address the Council regarding any item of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. The duration for an individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the Council will not take action on any item not on the agenda. Because of the Rules that govern public meetings, Council is not permitted to speak in response to any issue raised that is a non-Agenda item. The Mayor may provide factual information in response, with the intention that the matter may be addressed at a later meeting. In addition, City Council may request that a particular non-Agenda item be placed on an upcoming Agenda, for consideration. Citizens should not construe Council’s “silence” on an issue as an opinion, one way or the other, regarding that non-Agenda matter. Council simply cannot debate an item that is not on the Agenda, and therefore, they must simply listen to the feedback given during public input. If a citizen would like to speak or comment regarding an item that is on tonight’s agenda, we ask that you wait until the agenda item is presented to the Council by the Mayor and the public is asked to comment by the Mayor. Be advised, if a discussion item has an upcoming public hearing, we would request members of the public to reserve your comments until the public hearing. At the public hearing, the City Council will establish an official record that will include all of your comments, testimony, and written evidence. General Items 1. MTD Presentation - W. Railroad. 2. Appointment of Emelie Eaton to the Public Works Committee. Executive Review 3. Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council To Adopt An Official Schedule Of Fees And Charges For The City Of Laurel And Repealing All Previous Resolutions That Set Fees Or Charges That Conflict With The Schedule Attached Hereto Upon Its Effective Date. 4. Resolution - Resolution Of The City Council Calling For An Election On The Question Of Conducting A Local Government Review And Establishing A Study Commission. Council Issues Other Items Attendance at Upcoming Council Meeting Announcements The City makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate in this meeting. Persons needing accommodation must notify the City Clerk’s Office to make needed arrangements. To make your request known, please call 406-628-7431, Ext. 2, or write to City Clerk, PO Box 10, Laurel, MT 59044, or present your request at City Hall, 115 West First Street, Laurel, Montana. 1 File Attachments for Item: 2. Appointment of Emelie Eaton to the Public Works Committee. 2 3 File Attachments for Item: 3. Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council To Adopt An Official Schedule Of Fees And Charges For The City Of Laurel And Repealing All Previous Resolutions That Set Fees Or Charges That Conflict With The Schedule Attached Hereto Upon Its Effective Date. 4 R24-____ Adopt Schedule of Fees and Charges RESOLUTION NO. R24-_____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT AN OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF FEES ANC CHARGES FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL AND REPEALING ALL PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS THAT SET FEES OR CHARGES THAT CONFLICT WITH THE SCHEDULE ATTACHED HERETO UPON ITS EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Laurel Municipal Code requires the City Council to review, modify, and/or update its fees and charges on an annual basis through further Resolution of the Cit y Council; WHEREAS, City Staff prepared the attached Schedule of Fees and Charges, incorporated herein, for the City Council’s consideration and adoption after public hearing until further Resolution of the City Council; WHEREAS, on the 9th day of January 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. R24-02, a Resolution of Intent to adopt the updated Schedule of Fees and Charges and set a public hearing for the 23rd day of January 2024; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the 23rd day of January 2024, in order to provide opportunity for public input prior to adoption of the updated Schedule of Fees and Charges. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the attached Schedule of Fees and Charges is reasonable and in the best interests of the City of Laurel; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves the Schedule of Fees and Charges attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 23rd day of January 2024 by Council Member _____________________. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana on the 23rd day of January 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor on the 23rd day of January 2024. CITY OF LAUREL ___________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor 5 R24-____ Adopt Schedule of Fees and Charges ATTEST: _______________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO FORM: ______________________________ Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 6 FY 24 Schedule of Fees and Charges January 23, 2024 Resolution No. R24-04 Page 1 of 15 CITY OF LAUREL SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES AS OF TUESDAY, January 23, 2024 / RESOLUTION NO. R24-04 Administrative, City Attorney, and Court Fees and Charges (except Library) Item Fee Returned Check $50.00 Document Photocopying First three pages No Charge Copies in excess of three pages per page $0.25 Discovery Fee Fee for production of discovery documents – Flat fee for USB Drive $10.00 Additional Discovery Fee for Mailed Documents $10.00 Public Records Request/FOIA Request Research City Records (Per Hour) $50.00 Research by Engineer (Per Hour) $200.00 Research by City Attorney (Per Hour) $200.00 Dog License Fees and Renewals before April 1 (Must be renewed each year) Spayed Female/Neutered Male $20.00 Un-spayed Female/Un-neutered Male $30.00 Dog License Renewals after April 1 Spayed Female/Neutered Male $30.00 Un-spayed Female/Un-neutered Male $40.00 Dog Kennel before April 1 (Must be renewed each year) Non-Commercial $50.00 Commercial $75.00 Chicken License Fee – Flat Fee $25.00 Business License General $100.00 Beer and/or Wine $400.00 Three Apartments $50.00 Four Apartments $60.00 Five or more Apartments $95.00 Pawn Shop $200.00 Utilities $400.00 Amusement Machines $100.00 Live Music $100.00 Junk $100.00 Liquor $500.00 Franchises $400.00 Sexually Oriented Business $750.00 7 FY 24 Schedule of Fees and Charges January 23, 2024 Resolution No. R24-04 Page 2 of 15 Police Department Fees and Charges Item Fee Victims Report $10.00 Case Report $40.00 Case Report with Pictures $55.00 Vehicle Accident Report – Form Only $20.00 Vehicle Accident Report with Pictures $35.00 Audio Recording $75.00 Vehicle Impound – Per Day 1st Week $45.00 Vehicle Impound – Per Day after 1st Week $70.00 Dog Impound Fee – 1st in Calendar Year $35.00 Dog Impound Fee – Subsequent in Calendar Year $50.00 Dog Boarding Fee – 24 Hours After Notification – Per Day $100.00 Fingerprint Card $35.00 Subsequent Fingerprint Cards – Per Card $5.00 False Alarm – 3rd and Consecutive in Calendar Year $100.00 Library Item Fee Photocopy Fees – per page Black & White $0.10 Color $0.20 Printer Fees – per page Black and White $0.10 Color $0.20 Lost or Damaged Book Cost Library Cards for Non-Residents No Charge Interlibrary Loan Postage (per item not available via Courier – after 3) $5.00 Community Room Use during library hours – for profit fee charged - per hour $3.00 Use after hours (per hour or any portion of an hour – for profit) $30.00 Refundable Cleaning Deposit $30.00 Library Card Replacement Fee (per card) $2.00 Fax Fees (per page) Send No Charge Receive $0.10 8 FY 24 Schedule of Fees and Charges January 23, 2024 Resolution No. R24-04 Page 3 of 15 Fire Department Fees and Charges Item Fee Incident Report (NFIRS Copy) $50.00 Photograph Copies – Digital (USB) $35.00 Fire Suppression Fees Charged to Non-Resident or for Code or Ordinance Violations Base Rate for First Hour of Response for Working Fires, Rescue Operations, Hazmat or Large-Scale Incidents $2,000.00 Base Rate for First Hour of Service Assist Calls or Minor Calls $1,500.00 For Each Fireman – Per Hour $50.00 Base Rate for Assist and Investigate – Per Hour $250.00 Rates for Additional Hours after the First Hour of Any Response (Time Calculated from Time of Response to Return to Service) Engine #1 $500.00 Engine #2 $500.00 Engine #4 $500.00 Squad 5 $500.00 Tender #1 $225.00 Tender #2 $225.00 Support #1 $225.00 Command 1 $250.00 Command 2 $250.00 Brush #3 $250.00 Brush #4 $250.00 Brush #5 $250.00 Business Inspections within jurisdiction – Marketing Fireworks, Firecrackers, and other Pyrotechnics $250.00 False Fire Alarms – Per Calendar Year First No Charge Second $400.00 Third $800.00 Fourth+ $1,000.00 Fire Extinguisher Training 10 Students $250.00 Additional Per Student $25.00 9 FY 24 Schedule of Fees and Charges January 23, 2024 Resolution No. R24-04 Page 4 of 15 Ambulance Service Fees Item Fee Paramedic Base Rate $1,900.00 Basic Base Rate $1,600.00 First Lift Assist in a Quarter No Charge Second Lift Assist in a Quarter No Charge Third Lift Assist (and all that follow) in a Quarter $25.00 EMT Class (Plus the cost of books and testing) $600.00 Advanced EMT Class (Plus the cost of books and testing) $200.00 Code Definition Charge A0425 Ambulance Mileage (per loaded mile) $20.00 A0428 Transport, BLS non-emergent $850.00 Out of District Fee $150.00 A0429 Transport, BLS emergent $1,200.00 Out of District Fee $150.00 A0426 Transport, ALS non-emergent $1,000.00 Out of District Fee $150.00 A0427 Transport, ALS emergent $1,400.00 Out of District Fee $150.00 A0433 Transport, ALS 2 emergent $1,600.00 Out of District Fee $150.00 A0434 Specialty Care Transport $2,000.00 A0424 Extra Ambulance Attendant $100.00 A0382 BLS routine supplies $100.00 A0398 ALS routine supplies $200.00 A0384 Defibrillation supplies $160.00 A0394 IV Supplies $75.00 A0396 Intubation $175.00 A0422 Oxygen $75.00 A0420 Waiting time (with patient) $75.00 Stand by Rate QRU (1 person) (per hour) $75.00 Stand by Rate Ambulance (2 person) (per hour) $100.00 TNT1 Simple response (lift assist, etc.) $25.00 TNT2 Response, treatment using BLS Supplies / no transport $50.00 TNT3 Response, treatment using ALS or ALS2 Supplies / no transport $100.00 Glucagon $300.00 Patient Care Report Copy (HIPAA Compliant) $25.00 10 FY 24 Schedule of Fees and Charges January 23, 2024 Resolution No. R24-04 Page 5 of 15 Water Rates & Charges Item Fee See Current Resolution (Resolution No. R11-110) System Development Fees (Based on Line Size) - Water ¾ Inch $2,500.00 1 Inch $4,475.00 1 ¼ Inch $6,950.00 1 ½ Inch $10,000.00 2 Inch $17,850.00 3 Inch $40,000.00 4 Inch $71,425.00 Connections to the water system with meters larger than 4 inches or when the unique usage characteristics of a large water user may require, the City will determine the system development fee at that time if the City can provide the services as requested. Curb Box Repair Insurance Fee – Per Month Per Water Account $1.00 Utility Hook-Up Fees Water Tapping – Two Inches or Less $250.00 Water Tapping – Greater Than Two Inches Fee x 1.25 Labor/Operator Rate Per Hour $60.00 Heavy Equipment Rate Per Hour $100.00 Other Fees for Repairs, etc. Frozen or Damaged Meter Replacement Meter or Meter Parts Cost + 25% Plus the Labor/Operator Rate Per Hour $60.00 OR Overtime Hourly Rate if Called Out After Hours $90.00 Hydrant Meter Rental – Per Month (Prorated Plus the Total Usage) $476.00 Utility Billing Fees and Deposits New Accounts or Re-Establishing an Account $35.00 Restoring Service to a Delinquent Account $75.00 Deposit for New Meter Accounts, No Service in Previous Year $170.00 Charge for Check Returned by Bank as Unpaid $50.00 11 FY 24 Schedule of Fees and Charges January 23, 2024 Resolution No. R24-04 Page 6 of 15 Wastewater Rates & Charges Item Fee See Current Resolution (Resolution No. R11-110) Septic Dump Fee - $60.00 Minimum up to 1,000 Gallons plus $0.06 per gallon thereafter Septic Clean-up Fee for Spillage (Resolution No. R15-96) $40.00 System Development Fees (Based on Line Size) – Sewer Residential – Each Housing Unit (Duplex=2 units; Triplex=3 units; Four-plex=4 units; etc. $2,700.00 Commercial – Based on Water Meter Size; Includes Subdivision for Rent or Lease ¾ Inch $2,700.00 1 Inch $4,833.00 1 ¼ Inch $7,506.00 1 ½ Inch $10,800.00 2 Inch $19,278.00 3 Inch $43,200.00 4 Inch $77,139.00 Connections to the wastewater system with water meters larger than 4 inches or when the unique usage characteristics of a large water user may require, the City will determine the system development fee at that time if the City can provide the service as requested. 12 FY 24 Schedule of Fees and Charges January 23, 2024 Resolution No. R24-04 Page 7 of 15 Solid Waste Fees and Charges Item Fee See Current Resolution (Resolution No. R22-77) Multiple Containers – Non-Residential users who use multiple containers shall be assigned a volume of use variable for each container used. Roll Off Container Set/Reset $30.00 Roll Off Container Haul $150.00 Roll Off Container Cost per Ton Current Billings Landfill Rates Replacement Waste Container – Due to Negligence Cost x 1.50 All Tires – Per Tire $5.00 Container Site Waste – Business and Non-City Residents and/or City Residents that do not use City Solid Waste Services Minimum $10.00 Per Additional Cubic Yard $10.00 Non-Residential Garbage Disposal Rate Schedule – See Current Resolution (R22-77) Park and Recreation Fees and Charges Item Fee Shelter Reservation $50.00 Special Event Application Fee $35.00 Special Event in Parks One Day Closure $100.00 Two Day Closure $150.00 Youth Activities Fee can be waived by the Mayor Garbage Cans for Special Events – Per 100 Gallons – Prepaid Residential Garbage Rate Special Event Clean-Up Fee – Per Hour/Per Employee $45.00 Riverside Park Camping Fees Tent Space (per night) $20.00 Back-in Space (per night) $25.00 Pull Through Space (per night) $30.00 Riverside Park Building Reservation Fee Small Meeting Room $50.00 Large Meeting Room W/ Kitchen $400.00 Damage/Cleaning Deposit – Refundable Upon Inspection $400.00 Monthly Meetings in Small Room W/ Use of Large Room Once – Per Year $750.00 13 FY 24 Schedule of Fees and Charges January 23, 2024 Resolution No. R24-04 Page 8 of 15 Cemetery Fees Item Fee Please Note: Cemetery Caretaker must be present at all interments. Please Note: Burials are not permitted on Sundays, holidays, or Saturday afternoons. City Residents Full Grave $550.00 Baby Grave $400.00 Non-Residents Full Grave $700.00 Baby Grave $450.00 Opening and Closing Full Grave $380.00 Full Grave on Saturday mornings $480.00 Baby Grave $300.00 Baby Grave on Saturday mornings $350.00 Cremation $250.00 Cremation on Saturday mornings $300.00 Two Cremations on single plot $325.00 Two Cremations on single plot on Saturday mornings $400.00 Set Cremation Urn at existing Headstones $40.00 Private Sale of any plot – Transfer Processing Fee $45.00 Disinterment Fee for full burial $400.00 Disinterment Fee for cremains $325.00 14 FY 24 Schedule of Fees and Charges January 23, 2024 Resolution No. R24-04 Page 9 of 15 Planning Item Item Fee Notes Annexation into the City of Laurel (80 acres or less) $ 750.00 + $35.00/acre Annexation into the City of Laurel (81 acres or more) $ 750.00 + $55.00/acre Cash in Lieu of Parking spaces outside of the Central Business District $ 850.00 + $25.00/space Conditional Use Application (Commercial) $ 1,350.00 Conditional Use Application (Residential) $ 850.00 Floodplain Permit $ 300.00 Home Occupations $ 200.00 Outdoor Seating $ 300.00 +$25.00/day Planned Unit Development Concept Plan $ 850.00 Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan $ 1,350.00 +$50.00/acre Planned Unit Development Final Plan $ 1,600.00 +$25.00/acre Review of Buildings for Lease or Rent $ 350.00 Site Plan Review Fee (Commercial) $ 600.00 Site Plan Review Fee (Residential) $ 350.00 Special Review (Commercial) $ 1,350.00 Special Review (Residential) $ 850.00 Special Review Applications resubmitted within one year of a withdrawal request made after the legal advertising $ 600.00 Staff Research $ 50.00 Per Hour Temporary Use Permit $ 450.00 Vacation of Street or Alley $ 350.00 Variance (Commercial) $ 1,350.00 Variance (Residential) $ 850.00 Variance Applications resubmitted within one year of a withdrawal request made after the legal advertising $ 850.00 Zone Change $ 1,350.00 + $45.00/acre Zone Change Applications resubmitted within 1 year of a withdrawal request made after the legal advertising $ 850.00 Zoning Compliance/Verification Letter $ 200.00 Zoning Map Amendment $ 1,750.00 + $45.00/acre 15 FY 24 Schedule of Fees and Charges January 23, 2024 Resolution No. R24-04 Page 10 of 15 Subdivision Item Fee Notes Corrections or Adjustments to Plats, Conditions, and Supporting Documents after Preliminary Plat Approval: $ 350.00 Corrections or Vacations of Recorded Final Subdivision Plats or Supporting Documents $ 350.00 Exempt Subdivision $ 400.00 Final Plat (Minor) $ 1,350.00 Final Plat, Major Subdivision, 6 to 40 lots $ 1,750.00 Final Plat, Major Subdivision, 41 to 200 lots $ 2,500.00 Final Plat, Major Subdivision, Over 200 lots $ 3,500.00 Major Adjustments for Minor Subdivisions $ 750.00 Major Adjustments for Major Subdivision, 6 to 40 lots $ 1,350.00 Major Adjustments for Major Subdivision, 41 to 200 lots $ 1,850.00 Major Adjustments for Major Subdivision, Over 200 lots $ 2,350.00 Minor Adjustments, Major and Minor Subdivisions $ 350.00 Pre-Application Meeting $ 750.00 + $25.00/lot Preliminary Plat (Minor) $ 1,950.00 + $50.00/lot Preliminary Plat, Major Subdivision, 6 to 40 lots $ 2,250.00 + $25.00/lot Preliminary Plat, Major Subdivision, 41 to 200 lots $ 2,950.00 + $25.00/lot Preliminary Plat, Major Subdivision, Over 200 lots $ 3,750.00 + $25.00/lot Subdivision for Rent or Lease, Final Plan $ 1,500.00 Subdivision for Rent or Lease, Preliminary Plan $ 1,250.00 All Appeals the same as the Application Fee 16 FY 24 Schedule of Fees and Charges January 23, 2024 Resolution No. R24-04 Page 11 of 15 Building Permit Item Fee Notes Additional Plan Review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans (minimum charge - one half hour) $ 100.00 Per Hour Additional Re-Inspection Fee $ 100.00 Building Permit - See Appx. A Deck Permit $25.00 Per sq.ft. Demolition Permit – Residential $500.00 Demolition Permit – Commercial - See Appx. A Encroachment Permit $ 150.00 Fence Permit $ 100.00 Fire Inspection (includes one follow-up inspection) $ 100.00 Mobile Home Blocking Permit (includes two-meter inspections) $ 100.00 Moving Permit $ 250.00 Photocopies (over 3 pages) $ 0.25 Per Page Plan Review (Commercial) - 65% of Building Permit Fee Plan Review (Residential) - 50% of Building Permit Fee Plotter Photocopies $ 10.00 Per page Right-of-way Excavation Permit (Gravel) $ 150.00 Right-of-way Excavation Permit (Paved) $ 200.00 Roofing Permit (Commercial) $ 250.00 Roofing Permit (Residential) $ 150.00 Siding Installation Permit $ 100.00 Sidewalk, Driveway Approach, Curb & Gutter Permit $ 150.00 Sign Permit $1.00 Per sq.ft. Sign Plan Review Fees $2.00 Per sq.ft. Sign – Face Change $30.00 Per face Solar Permit Residential $250.00 Solar Permit Commercial $300.00 Temporary Sign Permit $ 75.00 Temporary Structure Permit $ 150.00 Window and/or Door Replacement Installation Permit – No Structural Modifications $ 75.00 Per structure or building 17 FY 24 Schedule of Fees and Charges January 23, 2024 Resolution No. R24-04 Page 12 of 15 APPENDIX A: BUILDING PERMIT FEES Building permit fees are determined by the total valuation of the project. For new construction and additions, the total valuation is determined by the most recent valuation data published by the International Code Council. For remodel projects, the total valuation is based on the documented project cost. (RPR is Residential Plan Review, CPR is Commercial Plan Review) Valuation Building Permit Residential Plan Review Commercial Plan Review From To $ 1.00 $ 500.00 $ 36.00 $ 18.00 $ 23.40 $ 501.00 $ 600.00 $ 40.50 $ 20.25 $ 26.33 $ 601.00 $ 700.00 $ 45.00 $ 22.50 $ 29.25 $ 701.00 $ 800.00 $ 49.50 $ 24.75 $ 32.18 $ 801.00 $ 900.00 $ 54.00 $ 27.00 $ 35.10 $ 901.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 58.50 $ 29.25 $ 38.03 $ 1,001.00 $ 1,100.00 $ 63.00 $ 31.50 $ 40.95 $ 1,101.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 67.50 $ 33.75 $ 43.88 $ 1,201.00 $ 1,300.00 $ 72.00 $ 36.00 $ 46.80 $ 1,301.00 $ 1,400.00 $ 76.50 $ 38.25 $ 49.73 $ 1,401.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 81.00 $ 40.50 $ 52.65 $ 1,501.00 $ 1,600.00 $ 85.50 $ 42.75 $ 55.58 $ 1,601.00 $ 1,700.00 $ 90.00 $ 45.00 $ 58.50 $ 1,701.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 94.50 $ 47.25 $ 61.43 $ 1,801.00 $ 1,900.00 $ 99.00 $ 49.50 $ 64.35 $ 1,901.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 103.50 $ 51.75 $ 67.28 $ 2,001.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 125.50 $ 62.25 $ 80.93 $ 3,001.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 145.50 $ 72.75 $ 94.58 $ 4,001.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 166.50 $ 83.25 $ 108.23 $ 5,001.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 187.50 $ 93.75 $ 121.88 $ 6,001.00 $ 7,000.00 $ 208.50 $ 104.25 $ 135.53 $ 7,001.00 $ 8,000.00 $ 229.50 $ 114.75 $ 149.18 $ 8,001.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 250.50 $ 125.25 $ 162.83 $ 9,001.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 271.50 $ 135.75 $ 176.48 $ 10,001.00 $ 11,000.00 $ 292.50 $ 146.25 $ 190.13 $ 11,001.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 313.50 $ 156.75 $ 203.78 $ 12,001.00 $ 13,000.00 $ 335.50 $ 167.25 $ 217.43 $ 13,001.00 $ 14,000.00 $ 355.50 $ 177.75 $ 231.08 $ 14,001.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 376.50 $ 188.25 $ 244.73 $ 15,001.00 $ 16,000.00 $ 397.50 $ 198.75 $ 258.38 $ 16,001.00 $ 17,000.00 $ 418.50 $ 209.25 $ 272.03 $ 17,001.00 $ 18,000.00 $ 439.50 $ 219.75 $ 285.68 18 FY 24 Schedule of Fees and Charges January 23, 2024 Resolution No. R24-04 Page 13 of 15 $ 18,001.00 $ 19,000.00 $ 460.50 $ 230.25 $ 299.33 $ 19,001.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 481.50 $ 240.75 $ 312.98 $ 20,001.00 $ 21,000.00 $ 502.50 $ 251.25 $ 326.63 $ 21,001.00 $ 22,000.00 $ 523.50 $ 261.75 $ 340.28 $ 22,001.00 $ 23,000.00 $ 544.50 $ 272.25 $ 353.93 $ 23,001.00 $ 24,000.00 $ 565.50 $ 282.75 $ 367.58 $ 24,001.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 586.50 $ 293.25 $ 381.23 $ 25,001.00 $ 26,000.00 $ 601.50 $ 300.75 $ 390.98 $ 26,001.00 $ 27,000.00 $ 616.50 $ 308.25 $ 400.73 $ 27,001.00 $ 28,000.00 $ 633.00 $ 316.50 $ 411.45 $ 28,001.00 $ 29,000.00 $ 648.00 $ 324.00 $ 421.20 $ 29,001.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 663.00 $ 331.50 $ 430.95 $ 30,001.00 $ 31,000.00 $ 678.00 $ 339.00 $ 440.70 $ 31,001.00 $ 32,000.00 $ 693.00 $ 346.50 $ 450.45 $ 32,001.00 $ 33,000.00 $ 708.00 $ 354.00 $ 460.20 $ 33,001.00 $ 34,000.00 $ 723.00 $ 361.50 $ 469.95 $ 34,001.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 738.00 $ 369.00 $ 479.70 $ 35,001.00 $ 36,000.00 $ 753.00 $ 376.50 $ 489.45 $ 36,001.00 $ 37,000.00 $ 768.00 $ 384.00 $ 499.20 $ 37,001.00 $ 38,000.00 $ 784.50 $ 392.25 $ 509.93 $ 38,001.00 $ 39,000.00 $ 799.50 $ 399.75 $ 519.68 $ 39,001.00 $ 40,000.00 $ 814.50 $ 407.25 $ 529.43 $ 40,001.00 $ 41,000.00 $ 829.50 $ 414.75 $ 539.18 $ 41,001.00 $ 42,000.00 $ 844.50 $ 422.25 $ 548.93 $ 42,001.00 $ 43,000.00 $ 859.50 $ 429.75 $ 558.68 $ 43,001.00 $ 44,000.00 $ 874.50 $ 437.25 $ 568.43 $ 44,001.00 $ 45,000.00 $ 889.50 $ 444.75 $ 578.18 $ 45,001.00 $ 46,000.00 $ 904.50 $ 452.25 $ 587.93 $ 46,001.00 $ 47,000.00 $ 919.50 $ 459.75 $ 597.68 $ 47,001.00 $ 48,000.00 $ 934.50 $ 467.25 $ 607.43 $ 48,001.00 $ 49,000.00 $ 949.50 $ 474.75 $ 617.18 $ 49,001.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 964.50 $ 482.25 $ 626.93 $ 50,001.00 $ 51,000.00 $ 976.50 $ 488.25 $ 634.73 $ 51,001.00 $ 52,000.00 $ 987.00 $ 493.50 $ 641.55 $ 52,001.00 $ 53,000.00 $ 997.50 $ 498.75 $ 648.38 $ 53,001.00 $ 54,000.00 $ 1,008.00 $ 504.00 $ 655.20 $ 54,001.00 $ 55,000.00 $ 1,018.50 $ 509.25 $ 662.03 $ 55,001.00 $ 56,000.00 $ 1,029.00 $ 514.50 $ 668.85 $ 56,001.00 $ 57,000.00 $ 1,039.50 $ 519.75 $ 675.68 $ 57,001.00 $ 58,000.00 $ 1,050.00 $ 525.00 $ 682.50 $ 58,001.00 $ 59,000.00 $ 1,060.50 $ 530.25 $ 689.33 19 FY 24 Schedule of Fees and Charges January 23, 2024 Resolution No. R24-04 Page 14 of 15 $ 59,001.00 $ 60,000.00 $ 1,071.00 $ 535.50 $ 696.15 $ 60,001.00 $ 61,000.00 $ 1,081.50 $ 540.75 $ 702.98 $ 61,001.00 $ 62,000.00 $ 1,092.00 $ 546.00 $ 709.80 $ 62,001.00 $ 63,000.00 $ 1,102.50 $ 551.25 $ 716.63 $ 63,001.00 $ 64,000.00 $ 1,113.00 $ 556.50 $ 723.45 $ 64,001.00 $ 65,000.00 $ 1,123.50 $ 561.75 $ 730.28 $ 65,001.00 $ 66,000.00 $ 1,134.00 $ 567.00 $ 737.10 $ 66,001.00 $ 67,000.00 $ 1,144.50 $ 572.25 $ 743.93 $ 67,001.00 $ 68,000.00 $ 1,155.00 $ 577.50 $ 750.75 $ 68,001.00 $ 69,000.00 $ 1,165.50 $ 582.75 $ 757.58 $ 69,001.00 $ 70,000.00 $ 1,176.00 $ 588.00 $ 764.40 $ 70,001.00 $ 71,000.00 $ 1,186.50 $ 593.25 $ 771.23 $ 71,001.00 $ 72,000.00 $ 1,197.00 $ 598.50 $ 778.05 $ 72,001.00 $ 73,000.00 $ 1,207.50 $ 603.75 $ 784.88 $ 73,001.00 $ 74,000.00 $ 1,218.00 $ 609.00 $ 791.70 $ 74,001.00 $ 75,000.00 $ 1,228.50 $ 614.25 $ 798.53 $ 75,001.00 $ 76,000.00 $ 1,239.00 $ 619.50 $ 805.35 $ 76,001.00 $ 77,000.00 $ 1,249.50 $ 624.75 $ 812.18 $ 77,001.00 $ 78,000.00 $ 1,260.00 $ 630.00 $ 819.00 $ 78,001.00 $ 79,000.00 $ 1,270.50 $ 635.25 $ 825.83 $ 79,001.00 $ 80,000.00 $ 1,281.00 $ 640.50 $ 832.65 $ 80,001.00 $ 81,000.00 $ 1,291.50 $ 645.75 $ 839.48 $ 81,001.00 $ 82,000.00 $ 1,302.00 $ 651.00 $ 846.30 $ 82,001.00 $ 83,000.00 $ 1,312.50 $ 656.25 $ 853.13 $ 83,001.00 $ 84,000.00 $ 1,323.00 $ 661.50 $ 859.95 $ 84,001.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 1,333.50 $ 666.75 $ 866.78 $ 85,001.00 $ 86,000.00 $ 1,344.00 $ 672.00 $ 873.60 $ 86,001.00 $ 87,000.00 $ 1,354.50 $ 677.25 $ 880.43 $ 87,001.00 $ 88,000.00 $ 1,365.00 $ 682.50 $ 887.25 $ 88,001.00 $ 89,000.00 $ 1,375.50 $ 687.75 $ 894.08 $ 89,001.00 $ 90,000.00 $ 1,386.00 $ 693.00 $ 900.90 $ 90,001.00 $ 91,000.00 $ 1,396.50 $ 698.25 $ 907.73 $ 91,001.00 $ 92,000.00 $ 1,407.00 $ 703.50 $ 914.55 $ 92,001.00 $ 93,000.00 $ 1,417.50 $ 708.75 $ 921.38 $ 93,001.00 $ 94,000.00 $ 1,428.00 $ 714.00 $ 928.20 $ 94,001.00 $ 95,000.00 $ 1,438.50 $ 719.25 $ 935.03 $ 95,001.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 1,449.00 $ 724.50 $ 941.85 $ 96,001.00 $ 97,000.00 $ 1,459.50 $ 729.75 $ 948.68 $ 97,001.00 $ 98,000.00 $ 1,470.00 $ 735.00 $ 955.50 $ 98,001.00 $ 99,000.00 $ 1,480.50 $ 740.25 $ 962.33 $ 99,001.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 1,491.00 $ 745.50 $ 969.15 20 FY 24 Schedule of Fees and Charges January 23, 2024 Resolution No. R24-04 Page 15 of 15  $100,001 - $500,000: $1491.00 for the first $100,000, plus $6.40 for each additional $1,000 or portion thereof.  $500,001 - $1,000,000: $4,051.00 for the first $500,000 plus $5.47 for each additional $1,000 or portion thereof.  $1,000,000 and up: $6,239.00 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.58 for each additional $1,000 or portion thereof.  Residential Plan Review = 50% of Permit Fee  Commercial Plan Review = 65% of Permit Fee  If work has started prior to issuance of a permit, the Building Permit Fee will double.  Basements o Finished - $50 per sq.ft. o Unfinished – refer to the most recent ICC Building Valuation Table 21 File Attachments for Item: 4. Resolution - Resolution Of The City Council Calling For An Election On The Question Of Conducting A Local Government Review And Establishing A Study Commission. 22 R24-____ Election on Local Governmental Review RESOLUTION NO. R24-_____ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CALLING FOR AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF CONDUCTING A LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW AND ESTABLISHING A STUDY COMMISSION. WHEREAS, Section 9, Article XI of the Constitution of the State of Montana requires that each unit of local government shall conduct an election once every ten years to determine whether the local government will undertake a local government review procedure; and WHEREAS, 7-3-173(2) M.C.A. requires that the governing body shall call for an election, to be held on the primary election date, on the question of conducting a local government review and establishing a study commission; and WHEREAS, 7-3-184 M.C.A. provides for the support of the study commission, for each fiscal year that the study commission is in existence, and the City shall appropriate Thirty-One Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($31,000) to fund the study, and the local government may levy mills in excess of all other mill levies authorized by law to fund the appropriation for the support of the study commission. Upon termination of the study commission, unexpended money reverts to the general fund of the City of Laurel. WHEREAS, the Laurel City Council is the governing body of the City of Laurel and therefore must call for the election required by Section 9, Article XI of the Montana Constitution and 7-3-173 M.C.A. on the question of conducting a local government review and establishing a study commission. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA: 1. The City Council of Laurel hereby calls for an election on the question of conducting a local government review and electing a study commission to be held at the primary election on June 4, 2024. 2. If the voters decide in favor of conducting a local government review, a study commission comprised of three (3) members shall be elected at the general election of November 5, 2024. 3. Pursuant to 7-3-175, M.C.A. the question of conducting a local government review shall be submitted to the electors in substantially the following form: Vote for one: [ ] FOR the review of the government of the City of Laurel and the establishment and funding, not to exceed Thirty-One Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($31,000), of a local 23 R24-____ Election on Local Governmental Review government study commission consisting of three (3) members to examine the government of the City of Laurel and submit recommendations on the government. [ ] AGAINST the review of the government of the City of Laurel and the establishment and funding, not to exceed Thirty-One Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($31,000), of a local government study commission consisting of three (3) members to examine the government of the City of Laurel and submit recommendations on the government. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 23rd day of January, 2024 by Council Member _____________________. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana on the 23rd day of January, 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor on the 23rd day of January, 2024. CITY OF LAUREL ___________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO FORM: ______________________________ Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 24 -1- Memorandum Re Local Government Study and Related Election TO: City of Laurel City Council and Mayor CC: City of Laurel Clerk-Treasurer/City Council Administrative Assistant FROM: Michele Braukmann, Laurel Civil City Attorney DATE: 2023.12.27 RE: Information Re Local Government Study and Related Election This Memorandum serves to provide information regarding the required Local Government Study that has to be put on the 2024 Ballot for consideration by the electorate in the City of Laurel. What is this about, and why is it required? Pursuant to Article XI, section 9 of the Montana Constitution and section 7-3-173, MCA, local governments, including cities and counties, must place the local government review question on the ballot if 10 years have elapsed since voters have voted on the question. In June of 2014, the local government entities of Yellowstone County had the question on the ballot. Therefore, it is once again time to adopt a resolution to place on the June primary ballot the question of establishing a study commission that includes the number of commissioners and the amount of funding. See 7-3-173, 7- 3-174, 7-3-175, MCA. 25 -2- Pursuant to the Secretary of State’s guidance, the deadline to call for the local government review is on or before March 11, 2024 (See 7-3-173, MCA). The following is the legal information related to the study commissions and the requirement to place this on the ballot every ten years. 7-3-173. Establishment of study commissions. (1) A study commission may be established by an affirmative vote of the people. An election on the question of conducting a local government review and establishing a study commission must be held if: (a) the governing body of the local government unit calls for an election by resolution; (b) a petition signed by at least 15% of the electors of the local government calling for an election is submitted to the governing body; or (c) 10 years have elapsed since the electors voted on the question of conducting a local government review and establishing a study commission. (2) The governing body shall call for an election on the question of conducting a local government review and establishing a study commission, as required by Article XI, section 9(2), of the Montana constitution, within 1 year after the 10-year period referred to in subsection (1)(c). 7-3-174. Election dates and procedures. (1) An election on the question of establishing a study commission under 7-3-173 must be held in conjunction with a primary election held on the date established in 13-1-107. (2) An election of study commission members under 7-3-176 must be held in conjunction with a general election held on the date established in 13-1-104. (3) The elections must be counted, canvassed, and returned as provided in Title 13 for general elections. (4) The election administrator shall report the results of an election conducted under 7-3-171 through 7-3-193 to the secretary of state within 15 days of the date the election results become official. Article XI, Section 9. Voter review of local government. (1) The legislature shall, within four years of the ratification of this constitution, provide procedures requiring each local government unit or combination of units to review its structure and submit one alternative form of government to the qualified electors at the next general or special election. (2) The legislature shall require an election in each local government to determine whether a local government will undertake a review procedure once every ten years after the first election. Approval by a majority of those voting in the decennial 26 -3- general election on the question of undertaking a local government review is necessary to mandate the election of a local government study commission. Study commission members shall be elected during any regularly scheduled election in local governments mandating their election. 7-3-175. Ballot form and question. The question of conducting a local government review and establishing a study commission must be submitted to the electors in substantially the following form: Vote for one: [ ] FOR the review of the government of (insert name of local government) and the establishment and funding, not to exceed (insert dollar or mill amount), of a local government study commission consisting of (insert number of members) members to examine the government of (insert name of local government) and submit recommendations on the government. [ ] AGAINST the review of the government of (insert name of local government) and the establishment and funding, not to exceed (insert dollar or mill amount), of a local government study commission consisting of (insert number of members) members to examine the government of (insert name of local government) and submit recommendations on the government. How do we determine the budget for the Study and Commission requirements? It is up to City Council to determine the budget, but it should be based off a recommendation made by City Staff. The following is the information I have received in communications with the Local Government Center and the Elections Office in addressing how City Council should budget this Election. Budget Framework: See attached document (2024 VR sample budget.pdf). City Staff recommends a budget consistent with the mid-tier City size (less than 10k in population). Number of Study Commissioners: This is addressed in 7-3-177(1), MCA where it states, “the study commission shall consist of three members unless the local governing body by resolution declares that a larger number shall be elected”. During the 2016-18 voter review cycle, 38 municipalities elected to have a study commission. Of the 38 municipalities, 34 chose to have 3 study commissioners and 4 cities chose to have 5 study commissioners. The communities who chose 5 commissioners were Conrad, Dillon, Hot Springs, and Polson. City Staff recommends 3 Commissioners, if the City of Laurel elects to have a study commission. Consulting Support: The MSU Local Government Center is planning to provide as 27 -4- much support as possible given their Center size and the number of cities and counties participating in the voter review. They will focus their efforts on providing training and technical support to study commissioners and on a limited basis provided education and context to the electorate. In addition to in person support, they are planning to develop quality online resources for both study commissioners and the public to support the review. The League may also be available for limited support and other State agencies. There may also be other resources around the state that can aid the study commission with facilitating public engagement around proposed changes. I am attaching a sample budget that was proposed by the MSU Local Government Center. I recommend a budget consistent with what other municipalities our size are being recommended. What are the next steps? By mid-February 2024, a Resolution needs to be placed in front of City Council to approve the ballot to be placed on the June 2024 Election cycle to ask the voters if they want to support appointing the study commission for local government review. If the voters decline to do so, then the ballot issue dies, and no further action needs to be taken. If the voters elect to do so, the study commission will be appointed, and its responsibility will be to examine the City of Laurel governance and submit recommendations to the City of Laurel. Any citizen may submit their request to be included on the commission. I will submit a proposed Resolution to City Council by mid-February of this year, in order to have City Council approve the proposed ballot language for the June 2024 election, as well as to set a budget included in the ballot. In addition to a proposed sample budget, I am submitted materials herewith describing, in more details, the purpose of the study commission and intended format of governmental review. I will be happy to answer any questions in the upcoming City Council Meetings, during discussion, about this matter, before it is placed for consideration in front of you as a Resolution. OFFICE OF THE CIVIL CITY ATTORNEY 28 -5- Michele L. Braukmann, J.D. CITY OF LAUREL Civil City Attorney civilattorney@laurel.mt.gov 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Updated September 2023 2024-2026 Montana Local Government Review Sample Budget Small Community Population ~1,000 Medium Community Population ~ 10,000 Large Community Population ~ 30,000+ Training $3,000 $4,000 $5,000 Consulting $1,000 $3,000 $5,000 Resource Materials $500 $1,000 $3,000 Survey $500 $2,000 $5,000 Community Engagement $1,500 $3,000 $5,000 Advertising/Notices $500 $2,000 $3,000 Support Staff $6,000 ($20/hr x 300 hrs) $6,000 ($20/hr x 300 hrs) $10,000 ($20/hr x 500 hrs) Election Expenses* $3,000 $8,000 $15,000 Publication (reports, summary, etc.) $500 $1,000 $3,000 Miscellaneous $500 $1,000 $3,000 Total: $17,000 $31,000 $57,000 *Check with the local election administrator for accurate estimated cost This sample 2024-2026 Montana Local Government Review budget is for educational purposes only. Each jurisdiction should estimate costs based on local needs and develop a budget that reflects the expectations of the Local Government Review in that municipality or county. 47