1. CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE
Building Permit Fee Schedule Review and Evaluation

2. INTRODUCTION
City of North Lauderdale contracts with Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. (CGA) to provide professional services
Provide Data, Analysis, & Recommendations for Improvements
KLW Code Consultants
City of North Lauderdale Staff
CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE – BUILDING PERMIT SCHEDULE REVIEW & EVALUATION

3. SUMMARY AND OVERVIEW
Building Permit Fees Charged to Cover the Cost of Providing Service
Total Building Permit Fee Revenues Should Approximate Total Costs
Over Time Costs Continue to Rise, Rates Remain the Same, Deficits Result
CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE – BUILDING PERMIT SCHEDULE REVIEW & EVALUATION

4. REVIEW AND OBSERVATIONS
20 Local Municipalities were Reviewed Based on Three Criteria:
Size
Demographics/Activity
Proximity
4 Cities were Determined to be the Best Comparables:
Margate, Tamarac, Lauderhill, & Lauderdale Lakes
CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE – BUILDING PERMIT SCHEDULE REVIEW & EVALUATION

5. DATA AND ANALYSIS
4 Year Period from 2009 to 2012 Total Revenues vs Total Expenses
Average Annual Expense: $764,932
Average Annual Revenue: $439,824
Average Annual Deficit: $325,108
Approximately 57.5% Coverage, 42.5% Deficit or Shortfall
CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE – BUILDING PERMIT SCHEDULE REVIEW & EVALUATION

6. TYPES OF PERMIT FEE SCHEDULES
Menu Based System (currently used by the City of North Lauderdale)
Percentage of Value System
Cost per Square Foot System
Cost of Service System
Combination or Hybrid of the above
EXISTING
RECOMMENDED
OTHER OPTIONS REVIEWED
CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE – BUILDING PERMIT SCHEDULE REVIEW & EVALUATION

7. TYPICAL PERMIT EXAMPLE
CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE – BUILDING PERMIT SCHEDULE REVIEW & EVALUATION

8. ADVANTAGES OF PROPOSED FEE SCHEDULE
Balances Costs & Revenues (Cost Recovery)
Percent of Value System Easier to Understand and Administer than Current Menu Based System
Permit Processing is Streamlined and Expedited
Dedicates Funding for:
Records Retention
Technology Upgrades
Mechanics Liens
CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE – BUILDING PERMIT SCHEDULE REVIEW & EVALUATION

9. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Modify Current Building Permit Fee Schedule - Balance Costs & Revenues
Move from Menu Based System to Percentage of Value System – 1.95%
Incorporate a Gradient Plan Review Fee - $25/$50/$75 etc. Per Permit
Incorporate a:
Records Retention (Archive) Fee-$3.00/permit
Mechanics Lien Law Fee - $5.00/permit
Technology Fee - $0.026% of Value of Improvements
Incorporate an Automatic Adjustment Clause – CPI Based on the South Florida Area
CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE – BUILDING PERMIT SCHEDULE REVIEW & EVALUATION

10. CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE
Building Permit Fee Schedule Review and Evaluation
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