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ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM No.
4.A.
STAFF SPONSOR: DAVID CLINE
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 2/13/23
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Updating Fire Permit Fees 2023-2025
CATEGORY ® Discussion
Mtg Date 2/13/23
Motion
Mtg Date
Resolution
Mtg Date 3/6/23
❑ Ordinance
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U Bid Award
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❑ Public Hearing ❑ Other
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SPONSOR ❑ Council ❑ Mayor ❑ Admin Svcs ❑ DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ PW
SPONSOR'S
SUMMARY
Fire permit fees to be updated for 2023-2025 in alignment with Puget Sound Regional Fire
Authority.
REVIEWED BY
❑ Trans&Infrastructure Svcs ® Community Svcs/Safety ❑ Finance & Governance ❑ Planning & Community Dev.
❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm.
DATE: 10/24, 11/28, 12/12
❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm.
COMMITTEE CHAIR: HOUGARDY
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ADMIN.
COMMITTEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED
AMOUNT BUDGETED
APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
2/13/23
3/6/23
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ATTACHMENTS
2/13/23 Informational Memorandum dated 2/7/23
Fee Comparison Matrix
2023 Fire Permit Fee Handout
Zone 3 Fee Comparison Matrix
Draft Resolution
Minutes from Community Services and Safety Committee 12/12/22
3/6/23
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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: David Cline, City Administrator
BY: Andy Nevens, Former Fire Marshal
Norm Golden, Former Deputy Fire Chief
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: February 7, 2023 (Follow Up from December 12, 2022 CSS Committee Meeting)
SUBJECT: Fire Permit Fee & Fire Marshal's Office Cost Recovery
ISSUE
Council direction is needed to determine the degree of cost recovery for the Fire Marshal's
Office (FMO). Implementation of the service contract with Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
provides an opportunity to adjust the Fire Permit Fee Schedule to be more in-line with other
agencies in our area, and to simplify the permitting process.
DISCUSSION
The Council is being asked to determine a level of cost recovery, up to the full amount, for the
Fire Marshal's Office (FMO). The level of cost recovery can then be accomplished by revenue
streams collected through the Fire Permit Fees. The Council is also being asked to adopt a new
Fire Permit Fee schedule based on simplified calculations using a percentage of the project
instead of the current flat fee system. Unlike a flat fee, the percentage system will self -adjust
with inflation and therefore not require adjustments.
The budget for the FMO is currently offset to a degree by these revenue streams. The Council
can set policy to determine the degree of cost recovery going forward. Many organizations plan
for 100% cost recovery for their FMO through their Fire Permit Fees. For example, the City of
Kent sets this policy and the RFA provides the services. As of January 1, 2023, the City of
Tukwila can utilize this same model, or adjust as determined by the Council. The City of Tukwila
will maintain responsibility to issue permits and collect these fees. The RFA will work with the
City of Tukwila to review and set fees based on Council direction.
The FMO has revenue streams that are based on fees charged for services. There are three
basic categories of Fire Permit Fees:
Fire Construction Permit (Development Review) Fees — These fees cover the Plan Reviews, and
Inspections for construction/development. An example is a new strip mall will go through plan
review and inspections to ensure compliance with the approved plans.
Operational Permit Fees — These fees cover the Inspection of a regulated practice in a business.
An example is a business that uses hazardous materials will have a certified fire inspector check
their quantities and storage of the hazardous materials.
Administrative Fees — These fees cover costs of processing mandatory reporting records, re-
inspection costs, appeal costs, and special event costs. An example is a business with a fire
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sprinkler system must submit reports showing that the system is in working order. These
records are maintained by the FMO and used to find out when a system is not functioning
properly (or has not been serviced).
The Fire Permit Fee schedule was last updated in 2021. Currently the fees are a "flat fee"
system with a specific charge for a variety of services, and hourly rates based on actual costs.
The user and the FMO must accurately determine each fee that applies to their project, and
then add up the total fee. This can lead to errors and confusion.
Fire Review Fees
Construction and Development projects usually require the review of plans to see if there are
any fire code issues to be addressed. An example is to review plans to ensure proper fire
department access, availability of water, and other fire -related issues.
For Fire Review fees, the proposal is to combine the various permits and associated fees into a
simple percentage of the Building Permit fee. Currently, a typical project would require a "fire
review" of a Development Permit, Design Review, Public Works Permit, Mechanical Permit, and
Plumbing Permit. Each of these has a respective fee. The proposed method would combine all
these into a Fire Plan Review package with a fee based on a percentage of the Building Permit
fee. The percentage would include the pre -application meetings through the final inspections. A
Single -Family House review would be 42.7% and a Commercial/Multi-Family Building review
would be 58% of the fee for the corresponding Building Permit. This is the method used in both
Renton and Kent.
The complexity of a project is best captured in the Building Permit process. By using a
percentage of the Building Permit, we will capture the complexity of the project vis-a-vis Fire.
By using the current flat rate, we are exposed to committing large amounts of uncompensated
staff time to the larger projects. The flat fee will only cover the time for the most basic projects.
The percentage system will fairly estimate the staff time needed to address the issues.
Fire Permit Fees
Most new construction will require fire life safety systems such as fire sprinklers and fire
alarms. Installation of these systems will require a plan review and inspections to ensure
compliance with the applicable codes.
The current fee schedule requires a tedious counting of the number of sprinkler heads in a
system to determine the fee. For Fire Permit fees, the proposal is to charge based on the total
valuation of the project. A simple project (less than $500 valuation) would have a base fee of
$135. The fee would progress commensurate with the project's valuation. For example - $100K
project would be $5,700, and a $500K project would be $18,550. This is the method used by
progressive cities such as Renton and Kent.
Operational Permit Fees
The International Fire Code (IFC) requires a permit for certain regulated practices. Common
examples include Hazardous Materials, High Pile Storage, and Welding (of hot works). These
permits must be renewed annually and require an inspection to ensure compliance with the
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codes and the safety of employees and the public. Currently, we are not able to provide these
inspections due to lack of staffing and resources. We will be implementing this program as of
January 1, 2023, as part of the contract with the RFA. These permits will remain a flat fee with a
modest proposed increase commensurate with neighboring cities. An example is the current
fee of $300 for Hazardous Materials will increase to $375.
Life Safety Inspection Fees
Commercial businesses should be regularly inspected by certified fire inspectors. This service
allows the FMO staff to work with business owners to ensure safety and compliance with
applicable codes. Currently, we are not able to provide this service due to lack of staffing and
resources. We will be implementing this program as of January 1, 2023, as part of the contract
with the RFA.
The fee for the inspection will be $75 and any business practices that require an Operational
Permit under the IFC, will be charged additional fees. This is an important inspection program
for new businesses, as it provides a connection with the FMO and chance to make sure the new
business is set up to provide safe access to exits, alarms and sprinklers are not blocked, and is in
compliance with the codes.
Revenue
Over the last three years, the Fire Permit Fees have recovered about 28-32% of the cost
(budget) of the FMO. The estimate for 2022 has a cost recovery of about 32%, so an increase of
2.5 -fold would be full cost recovery. The Council can adjust this cost recovery percentage by
adjusting the fee schedule.
Year
Budget for FMO
Costs Recovered
Percentage
Balance
2020
$ 861,363.00
$ 264,671.00
31%
$ 596,692.00
2021
$ 812,110.00
$ 227,179.00
28%
$ 584,931.00
2022
$ 821,603.00
$ 260,997.00
32%
$ 560,606.00
Overall Percentage of Fire Permit Fees as a percent of the overall budget for FMO services
FMO Budget
(2020)
FMO Budget
(2021)
FMO Budget
(*2022)
• • •
■ Fire Permit Fees
■ Unrecovered Costs
*2022 is the projected estimate.
■ Fire Permit Fees ■ Fire Permit Fees
■ Unrecovered Costs ■ Unrecovered Costs
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Current Proposed Budget and the estimated additional revenues from changes in permit fees.
On November 28, 2022, the committee asked for some additional information. This included:
1. Additional examples of fee calculations to specifically include the City of Covington
and the City of Maple Valley.
2. Amended language in the resolution for additional oversight and review by Council.
1. Additional Examples
The Fire Permit Fee schedules in our area vary greatly. The CSS committee asked to see how the
current and proposed Tukwila fees compare to those of other cities in our area. Puget Sound
Regional Fire Authority (PSRFA) provides Fire Marshal services to the Cities of Kent, Covington,
SeaTac, and Maple Valley. Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) provides Fire Marshal services
to the Cities of Algona, Auburn, and Pacific. Renton Regional Fire Authority (RRFA) provide Fire
Marshal services to the City of Renton.
Attached is a first draft of additional comparisons from various jurisdictions. This will be
updated for the committee and the Council as we receive more information.
Although the Regional Fire Authorities (RFA) provide the actual Fire Marshal services, the cities
maintain control over the Fire Permit Fees and how they are determined. Each city sets the
valuation and permit fees for each project. There are two main components that comprise the
fees paid. The first is a fee to review the plans and determine what is needed to comply with
the Fire Codes. The second is a fee to inspect the project to ensure compliance. Sometimes
there are multiple fees required in each category, and the customer may feel overwhelmed by
fees.
We found significant differences in the fees of the different jurisdictions. Most use a
combination of a flat fee, an hourly rate, and a percentage system. The hourly rate systems are
overly burdensome and require significant administrative support to track time and billing. The
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Actuals
Budget
Budget
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Non BL Tech Fees
$ 8,802.00
$ 6,812.00
$ 9,695.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 5,000.00
Admin FMO
$ 3,602.00
$ 10,876.00
$ 17,515.00
Protective Inspections
$ 84,251.00
$ 70,170.00
$ 104,626.00
$ 185,000.00
$ 385,000.00
Planning Inspection
$ 166,966.00
$ 133,196.00
$ 124,091.00
$ 100,000.00
$ 100,000.00
Reinspection Fees
$ 1,050.00
$ 6,125.00
$ 5,070.00
$ 500.00
$ 500.00
ir$ 264,671.00
1-$ 227,179.00
ir$ 260,997.00
ir$ 290,500.00
P-$ 490,500.00
Estimated Revenue
Option A
$ 400,000.00
$ 450,000.00
Option B
$ 150,000.00
$ 300,000.00
Option C
$ 290,500.00
$ 490,500.00
On November 28, 2022, the committee asked for some additional information. This included:
1. Additional examples of fee calculations to specifically include the City of Covington
and the City of Maple Valley.
2. Amended language in the resolution for additional oversight and review by Council.
1. Additional Examples
The Fire Permit Fee schedules in our area vary greatly. The CSS committee asked to see how the
current and proposed Tukwila fees compare to those of other cities in our area. Puget Sound
Regional Fire Authority (PSRFA) provides Fire Marshal services to the Cities of Kent, Covington,
SeaTac, and Maple Valley. Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) provides Fire Marshal services
to the Cities of Algona, Auburn, and Pacific. Renton Regional Fire Authority (RRFA) provide Fire
Marshal services to the City of Renton.
Attached is a first draft of additional comparisons from various jurisdictions. This will be
updated for the committee and the Council as we receive more information.
Although the Regional Fire Authorities (RFA) provide the actual Fire Marshal services, the cities
maintain control over the Fire Permit Fees and how they are determined. Each city sets the
valuation and permit fees for each project. There are two main components that comprise the
fees paid. The first is a fee to review the plans and determine what is needed to comply with
the Fire Codes. The second is a fee to inspect the project to ensure compliance. Sometimes
there are multiple fees required in each category, and the customer may feel overwhelmed by
fees.
We found significant differences in the fees of the different jurisdictions. Most use a
combination of a flat fee, an hourly rate, and a percentage system. The hourly rate systems are
overly burdensome and require significant administrative support to track time and billing. The
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flat fee plus "per device" system charges a flat fee plus an additional fee for each device
(sprinkler head, smoke detector, etc.) that is in the design. This system of calculation is
complicated and leads to frequent errors and confusion. Converting the calculation system to a
percentage of the valuation or building permit streamlines the process and is easy to
understand.
An example is a project to build a new strip mall with a lawyer's office, teriyaki restaurant, auto
parts store, and dry cleaner. The developer would pay for Land Use (review), SEPA (review),
project review (review), fire alarm system (review & inspection), fire sprinkler system (review &
inspection), commercial hood (review & inspection), high -pile storage racks (review &
inspection), hazardous materials (review and inspection), and emergency radio system (review
& inspection). There would be about 15 fees charged for this common project.
This is just the Fire side as they would also need to go through the permitting process through
the Building departments as well. A streamlined, percentage -based calculation system
combines the reviews and inspections into a single fee.
Historically, fee schedules have been untouched and used simple flat fees for decades. The
costs of providing Fire Marshal services were absorbed by using city funding (e.g. General Fund
dollars). The current trend in the area, and with all these cities, is to move to a percentage -
based fee calculation where possible. Instead of an ala -carte menu of fees, a simplified
percentage covers the entire project. The main benefits of a percentage calculation are the fees
adjust in tune with inflation, are simple to understand, and allows RFAs to maintain the same
calculation regardless of individual jurisdictional changes to their fees.
An example is if the City of Pacific wants to increase revenue from their building permits, they
can adjust their valuation chart. The fire fees will increase commensurate by a percentage of
that increase without any adjustments to the fire fees.
2. Additional Oversight Language
City Staff will work with the City Attorney and City Clerk to offer additional language to meet
the Committee's suggestions and will provide this during the committee discussion.
Options for Cost Recovery
The cost recovery balance for the FMO can be done in progressive phases. Calculating fees
using the percentage method would have the greatest impact on the fee revenue stream. The
percentage used in the calculation of Fire Review fees can be adjusted to meet the cost
recovery objectives.
The implementation of the calculation adjustments can be spread over time.
Option A
Approve the new fee schedule and calculation methods. Set the cost recovery percentage to
full cost recovery (100%) and implement as soon as possible (Q1 of 2023). Single Family Review
set at 46.7% of Building Permit fees. Multi-Family/Commercial Review set at 58% of Building
Permit Fees.
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Option B
Approve the new fee schedule and calculation methods. Set the cost recovery percentage to
increase to reach full cost recovery (100%) over the next three years (2023, 2024, 2025). Single
Family Review with Building Permit fees set at 20% in 2023, 35% in 2024 and 46.7% in 2025.
Multi-Family/Commercial Review with Building Permit fees set at 20% in 2023, 40% in 2024 and
58% in 2025 of Building Permit Fees.
Option C
Keep the fees in the current form and revisit as needed to adjust the cost recovery to the
current 32% of the FMO budget.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The cost recovery objective set by the Council will control the potential financial impacts of any
fee adjustments. The calculation method will not have a financial impact as the percentages can
be adjusted to any level including matching the current level.
RECOMMENDATION
The CSS Committee is being asked to review the proposed fee schedule, determine the cost
recovery objective, and forward a recommendation to the December 12, 2022, Committee of
the Whole (COW) meeting. Upon approval from the COW, move to the subsequent Special
meeting that night for approval. On December 12, 2022 the CSS Committee reviewed the
proposed options and recommended Option B be presented to the Committee of the Whole in
early 2023. The updated draft resolution reflects the fee structure presented in Option B with
input received from Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority's Fire Marshal. Staff is seeking
approval from Council to move this item forward to the March 6, 2023 Council meeting for
adoption.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Fee Comparison Matrix
B. 2023 Fire Permit Fee Handout
C. Zone 3 Fee Comparison Matrix
&D. DRAFT Resolution Adopting a Revised Fire Permit Fee Schedule
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Attachment A - Fee Comparison Matrix
Permit number / project
type
Project Valuation
Tukwila Bldg
Permit Fee
Construction Permit Type D
D20-0138 Commercial
New tilt -up
$39,419,142
$188,258
D21-0019 New single-
family Residence
$402,615
$4,231
D22-0004 Tenant
Improvement, SC Mall
$145,000
$1,961
(0
Costs based on current or newly adopted fee schedules
2023 Renton Fire
Permit Fees
2022 Seatac Fire
Permit Fees
2021 Tukwila Fire
Permit Fees (current)
2022 Kent Fire
Permit Fees
2023 Tukwila Fire
Permit Fees
(proposed)
$109,190
(58% of bldg.
permit)
$1,807
(42.7% of bldg.
permit)
$1,137
(58% of bldg.
permit)
$59,319
(20% of plan
review, calc.
from table based
on project value)
$0
No Charge
$400
Flat fee
$109,190
(58% of bldg.
permit)
$794
(20% of plan
review, calc.
from table based
on project value)
$0
No Charge
$150
Flat fee
$1,807
(42.7% of bldg.
permit)
$408
(20% of plan
review, calc.
from table based
on project value)
$0
No charge
$400
Flat fee
$1,137
(58% of bldg.
permit)
2023 Tukwila Fire
Permit Fees
(proposed)
$109,190
(58% of bldg.
permit)
$1,807
(42.7% of bldg.
permit)
$1,137
(58% of bldg.
permit)
Fire Permit Type F
F21-0160 New sprinkler
system for new tilt up
$403,875
N/A
F20-0029 New sprinkler
system for Midrise apts.
$508,832
N/A
F21-0061 New UL 300
Kitchen hood
$7,000
N/A
F20-0164 New ERRCS
for mid rise
$21,508
N/A
Incudes CPI -W
$25,562
($15,492 permit +
$10,070 review)
Cost per % of value
$31,053
($18,820 permit +
$12,233 review)
Cost per % of value
$1,320
($800 permit + $520
review)
Cost per % of value
$3,300
($2,000 permit +
$1,300 review)
Cost per % of value
$4,775
($3,979 review +
$796 permit)
Cost per % of
value
$7,695
($4664 permit +
$3031 review)
Cost per % of
value
$17,450
(Permit, review &
insp)
Cost per device
$23,380
($14,170
permit +
$9,210review)
Cost per % of
value
$5,719
($4766 review +
$953 permit)
Cost per % of
value
$9,349
($5666 permit +
$3683 review)
Cost per % of
value
$7,536
(permit, review &
Insp)
Cost per device
$28,466
($17,250
permit +
$11,212 review
Cost per % of
value
$380
($305 review +
$75 permit)
Cost per % of
value
$426
($258 permit +
$168 review)
Cost per % of
value
$521
($371 review + $150
insp)
Cost per device
$1,206
($731 permit +
$475 Review)
Cost per % of
value
$628
($523 review +
$105 permit)
Cost per % of
value
$1,012
($613 permit +
$399 review)
Cost per % of
value
$300
($150 review + $150
insp)
Flat fee
$3,024
($1,833 permit
+ $1,191
review
Cost per % of
value
Incudes CPI -W
$25,562
($15,492 permit +
$10,070 review)
Cost per % of value
$31,053
($18,820 permit +
$12,233 review)
Cost per % of value
$1,320
($800 permit + $520
review)
Cost per % of value
$3,300
($2,000 permit +
$1,300 review)
Cost per % of value
Fire Permit Type F (continued)
F22-0020 New 13D $6,750
sprinkler system for SFR
N/A
F21-0066 New Fire
Alarm for 2 story com
building
$12,026
N/A
$376
($301 review +
$75 permit)
Cost per % of
value
$425
$500
$1,206
($258 permit + ($300 insp + $200 ($731 permit +
$167 review) review) $475 review)
Cost per % of
value
Flat fee
Cost per % of
value
$456
($380 review +
$76 permit)
$660
($400 permit +
$260 review)
$721
($323 insp + $398
review)
$1,934
($1,172 permit
+ $762 review)
Incudes CPI -W
$1,320
($800 permit + $520
review)
Cost per % of value
$2,112
($1,280 permit +
$832 review)
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2023 TUKWILA FIRE PERMIT SCHEDULE
FIRE CONSTRUCTION
PERMITS
Note: All fees will receive an annual inflater equal
to CPI -W
Development Review
Fee
Fire Plan Review
65% of Fire Permit Fee
Fire Permit
See Table Below (based on valuation of Labor and Materials)
Single Family Review
o
42.7/0 of Building Permit Fee
Commercial Review
58% of the Building Permit Fee
Fireworks (pyrotechnic) -
Sales or Display Permit
$350 per event and/or stand. Additional Fire Department
Standby costs may be required — determined by Fire Marshal.
FD standby will be charged at $150 per hour
Tank — Removal, abandonment, or
installation permit
$400 per tank
Total Valuation
$1.00 to $500.00
Fire Permit Fee Calculator
$135.00
$501.00 to $2,000.00
$135.00 for the first $500.00 plus $18.00 for each additional $100.00
or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00.
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$400.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $80.00 for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00.
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$2,250.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $60.00 for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00.
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$3,700.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $40.00 for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00.
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$5,700.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $32.00 for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00.
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00
$18,550.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $30.00 for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00.
$1,000,001.00 and up
$33,825.00
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OTHER FIRE SERVICES
After -Hours Expedited Fire Plan Review
$550.00
After -Hours Expedited Fire Inspection
$550.00
Fire Review -- Alternative Materials and Methods: Residential
$275.00
Fire Review -- Alternative Materials and Methods: Commercial
$550.00
Other Reviews - resubmittals, changes, deferred submittals,
additions, or revisions to plans. Fees will be assessed after first
re -submittal
$225.00 per
hour, one-hour
minimum.
LIFE SAFETY INSPECTIONS AND OPERATIONAL PERMITS
Operational Fire Permits Regulated by the International
Fire Code:
• High Pile Storage
• Flammable and Combustible Liquids
• Hazardous Materials
$375.00 each
All other Operational Fire Permits regulated by the
International Fire Code, and as amended in
TMC Chapter 16.16, that do not have a separate listing
in the fee schedule
$200.00 each
"Mobile" Operational Fire Permits
$200.00 per vehicle if
inspected in Tukwila.
$100.00 per vehicle if
inspected by another
fire agency.
Limited Use Operational Permits
$200.00
New Business Life Safety Inspection
$75.00 + Applicable
Operational Permit Fees
Annual Life Safety Inspection
$75.00 + Applicable
Operational Permit Fees
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ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
$15.00 per system
Fire Protection System Confidence Testing Compliance
Services — Per system fee collected by BRYCER "TCE" on
behalf of the Tukwila Fire Marshal's Office
Starting work before a permit issuance shall be subject to an investigation fee
equal to 100% of applicable permit fees.
A 5% Technology Fee will be added to all Fire fees unless the
Technology Fee is already being charged by another City department.
A 3% processing fee will be added if payment is made by credit card for Fire fees.
Recovery of Hazardous Incident Response Costs
TMC Chapter 6.14
Minimum fee for incident
response costs =
$275.00, plus any
"extraordinary costs" as
defined per TMC
Chapter 6.14.
REINSPECTION FEES:
For Construction Permits, Operational Permits, life safety
inspections or spot inspections.
TMC 16.16.040
TMC 16.40.130
TMC 16.42.110
TMC 16.46.150
TMC 16.48.150
$200.00 per
re-inspection
APPEAL FEE
TMC 16.16.090
TMC 16.40.170
TMC 16.42.150
TMC 16.46.170
TMC 16.48.170
$550.00
Special Event Permit
TMC Section 16.16.030
$450.00, plus any
applicable Limited Use
Operational Fire Permits
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Project Value
Bldg Permit Fee
Current Tukwila
Covington
Renton
SeaTac
Kent
Maple Valley
VRFA
Hourly Rate
$ 150.00
$ 169.00
$ 125.00
$ 114.00
$ 201.00
$ 100.00
$ 118.38
Technology Fee
5%
$ 43.00
8%
5%
3%
4%
None
Admin Service Fee
$ 15.00
None
None
None
None
$ 75.00
None
Construction Projects (Reviews &
Inspections)
Marvelle (7 Story Apartments)
$ 29,836,084.00
$ 148,875.03
$ 400.00
$ 624.75
$ 29,775.01
No Charge
$ 86,347.52
$100/Hourly
$ 29,775.01
Commercial Building (>51K sq ft)
$ 1,686,399.00
$ 12,494.97
$ 400.00
$ 2,499.00
$ 2,498.99
No Charge
$ 7,247.08
$100/Hourly
$ 4,373.24
Remodel at Mall (<10K sqft)
$ 145,000.00
$ 9,452.38
$ 400.00
$ 666.00
$ 1,890.48
No Charge
$ 1,137.00
$100/Hourly
$ 3,308.33
New House (Single Family)
$ 402,615.00
$ 11,797.58
$ 150.00
$ 589.88
$ 2,359.52
No Charge
$ 1,807.00
$100/Hourly
$ 1,769.64
Fire Permits (Reviews & Inspections
New Commercial Sprinkler (100)
$ 403,875.00
$ 17,450.00
$ 993.55
$ 4,243.39
$ 7,695.00
$ 23,380.00
$100 Hourly + $75
$391+ Per Device
New Residential Sprinkler (25)
$ 6,750.00
$ 500.00
$ 349.00
$ 376.00
$ 425.00
$ 1,206.00
$100 Hourly + $75
$391+ Per Device
New Kitchen Hood System
$ 7,000.00
$ 521.00
$ 351.00
$ 302.40
$ 426.00
$ 1,320.00
$100 Hourly + $75
$391+ Per Device
New Radio System
$ 21,508.00
$ 300.00
$ 467.06
$ 537.43
$ 1,012.00
$ 3,024.00
$100 Hourly + $75
$391+ Per Device
New Fire Alarm (50)
$ 12,026.00
$ 721.00
$ 383.20
$ 383.82
$ 660.00
$ 1,934.00
$100 Hourly + $75
$391+ Per Device
Operational Permits (inspections)
Hazardous Materials
$ 300.00
$169/hourly
$ 200.00
$ 203.50
$ 321.00
$100/Hourly
Included in FBC
High Pile Combustible
$ 300.00
$169/hourly
$ 200.00
$ 203.50
$ 321.00
$100/Hourly
Included in FBC
All Other
$ 175.00
$169/hourly
$ 125.00
$ 150.00
$ 161.00
$100/Hourly
Included in FBC
Current Tukwila
Proposed Year 1
Difference
Proposed Year 2
Difference
Proposed Year 3
Difference
Cost Recovery Percentage
32%
50%
18%
75%
25%
100%
25%
Plan Review (Commercial)
19%
27%
8%
43.5%
17%
58%
15%
Plan Review (Multi-Family)
19%
27%
8%
43.5%
17%
58%
15%
Plan Review (Single -Family)
14%
22%
8%
33%
11%
42.7%
10%
Hourly Rate
$
150.00
$
150.00
$ -
$
157.50
$ 7.50
$
165.38
$ 7.88
Technology Fee
5%
5%
5%
5%
Admin Service Fee
$
15.00
$
15.00
$ -
$
15.75
$ 0.75
$
16.54
$ 0.79
Construction Projects (Reviews &
Inspections)
Marvelle (7 Story Apartments)
$
400.00
$
40,196.26
$ 39,796.26
$
64,760.64
$ 24,564.38
$
86,347.52
$ 21,586.88
Commercial Building (>51K sq ft)
$
400.00
$
3,373.64
$ 2,973.64
$
5,435.31
$ 2,061.67
$
7,247.08
$ 1,811.77
Remodel at Mall (<10K sqft)
$
400.00
$
2,552.14
$ 2,152.14
$
4,111.79
$ 1,559.64
$
5,482.38
$ 1,370.60
New House (Single Family)
$
150.00
$
2,595.47
$ 2,445.47
$
3,893.20
$ 1,297.73
$
5,037.57
$ 1,144.37
Fire Permits (Reviews & Inspections
New Commercial Sprinkler (100)
$ 17,450.00
$
11,690.00
$ (5,760.00)
$
17,535.00
$ 5,845.00
$
23,380.00
$ 5,845.00
New Residential Sprinkler (25)
$
500.00
$
603.00
$ 103.00
$
904.50
$ 301.50
$
1,206.00
$ 301.50
New Kitchen Hood System
$
521.00
$
660.00
$ 139.00
$
990.00
$ 330.00
$
1,320.00
$ 330.00
New Radio System
$
300.00
$
1,512.00
$ 1,212.00
$
2,268.00
$ 756.00
$
3,024.00
$ 756.00
New Fire Alarm (50)
$
721.00
$
1,056.00
$ 335.00
$
1,584.00
$ 528.00
$
2,112.00
$ 528.00
Operational Permits (inspections) Annual Increase
5%
5%
Hazardous Materials
$
300.00
$
300.00
$ -
$
315.00
$ 15.00
$
330.75
$ 15.75
High Pile Combustible
$
300.00
$
300.00
$ -
$
315.00
$ 15.00
$
330.75
$ 15.75
All Other
$
175.00
$
175.00
$ -
$
183.75
$ 8.75
$
192.94
$ 9.19
NOTE:
Shaded text reflects changes made after
discussion at the 11/28/22 Community
Services and Safety Committee meeting.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 2018 AND ADOPTING A
REVISED FIRE DEPARTMENT PERMIT FEE
SCHEDULE.
WHEREAS, ine Ity of Tukwila has entered into an interlocal agreement with Puget
Sound Regional Fire Authority (PSRFA) for the provision of fire and emergency medical
services effective January 1, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City has analyzed current Fire Departmentpermfees for various
services provided including, but not limited to, permits, plan review and re -inspections;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to recover a portion of the City's costs for
processing of permit applications, plan reviews, re -inspections, and other services
provided by the Fire DepartmentPSRF,; and
WHEREAS, the Fire DepartmentTukwila Fire Permi. Fee Schedule needs to be
updated to align with fees charged by neighboring agencies and to streamline the
permitting process; ana
WHEREAS, the Tukwila Fire Permit Fee Schedule will be reevaluated in 2025 to
ensure fees recoup the full costs of services rendered;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Repealer. Resolution No. 2018 is hereby repealed.
Section 2. Tukwila Fire Department—Permit Fee Schedule. Fire Department
permit fees shall be charged according to the following schedule, which shall supersede
any previously adopted fire permit fee, plan review fee or re -inspection fee.
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FIREDCD�ARTMENT TUKWILA FIRE PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
FIRE CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
Note: All fees inflater to Seattle Tacoma Bellevue CPI W
will receive an annual equal
International Firc Code
$500 each
Construction Permits:
• Flammable
and
Combustible Liquids
• Hazardous Materials
All other Fire Construction
Permits regulated by the
$300-eac-f}
in TMC Chapter
amended
16.16, that do not have a
listing in the fee
separate
schedule.
Smoke Control System Plan
$50:00
Review
Mid rise Smoke Control
$00:00
System Inspection
High rise Smoke Control
$900.00
System Inspection
Fire Permit Plan Review
Resubmittal
$000:90
Emergency Responder Radio
Construction Permit
$400:00
(ERRCS)
Development Review
Fee
2023
2024
2025
Fire Plan Review
65% of Fire Permit Fee
Fire Permit
See Total Valuation Table (below)
Single Family Review
/12.7 25% of Building
34% of Building
42% of Building
Permit Fee
Permit Fee
Permit Fee
Commercial Review
534% of Building
46% of Building
58% of Building
Permit Fee
Permit Fee
Permit Fee
Pyrotechnic / Fireworks
(pyrotechnic) — Sales or
$300.00 $350.00 per event and/or stand.
be required. determined
Additional Fire Department standby costs may
Display Limited Use
Operational Permit
by Fire Marshal Contact Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority.type and
location a- Fire Department
standby cost
(if required)
Fire Department standby will be charged at $150.00 per hour.
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Tank: — Removal
$300-$400.00 per tank
or 1
Abandonment, or Installation
Permit
Fire Accc"c Infrastructurc
$500.00
and
Construction Permit
Total Valuation
Permit Fee Calculator
2023
2024
2025
$1.00 to $500.00
$135.00
$141.75
$148.50
$501.00 to $2,000.00
$135.00 for the first
$141.75 for the first
$148.50 for the first
$500.00, plus
$500.00, plus $15.84
$500.00, plus $19.80
$--1-M-0$11.88 for
or each additional
for each addition,
each additional
$100.00, or fraction
$100.00, or fraction
$100.00, or fraction
thereof, to and
thereof, to and
thereof, to and
including $2,000.00.
including $2,000.00.
including $2,000.00.
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$400.00$313.20 for
$379.35 for the first
$445.50 for the first
the first $2,000.00,
$2,000.00, plus
$2,000.00, plus
plus $80.00$52.80
$70.40 for each
$88.00 for each
for each additional
additional $1,000.00,
additional $1,0001,
$1,000.00, or
or fraction thereof, to
or fraction thereof, to
fraction thereof, to
and including
and including
and including
$25,000.00.
$25,000.00.
$25,000.00.
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$2,250.00$1,527.60
$1,998.55 for the first
$2,469.50 for the first
for the first
$25,000.00, plus
$25,000.00, plus
$25,000.00, plus
$52.80 for each
$66.00 for each
$60-.00$39.60 for
additional $1,000.00,
additional $1,000.00,
each additional
or fraction thereof, to
or fraction thereof, to
$1,000.00, or
and including
and including
fraction thereof, to
$50,000.00.
$50,000.00.
and including
$50,000.00.
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$3,700.00$2,517.60
$3,318.55 for the first
$4,119.50 for the first
for the first
$50,000.00, plus
$50,000.00, plus
$50,000.00, plus
$35.20 for each
$44.00 for each
$40-.00$26.40 for
additional $1,000.00,
additional $1,000.00,
each additional
or fraction thereof, to
or fraction thereof, to
$1,000.00, or
and including
and including
fraction thereof, to
$100,000.00.
$100,000.00.
and including
$100,000.00.
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$5700-.00$3,837.60
$5,078.55 for the first
$6,319.50 for the first
for the first
$100,000.00, plus
$100,000.00, plug
$100,000.00, plus
$28.16 for each
$35.20 for each
$320$21.12 for
additional $1,000.00,
additional $1,000.00,
each additional
or fraction thereof, to
or fraction thereof, to
$1,000.00, or
and including
and including
fraction thereof, to
Q500,000.00.
$500,000.00
and including
$500,000.00.
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$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00
$18,550.00
$12,285.60 for the
$16,342.55 for the
$20,399.50 for the
D1an Review Fee
first $500,000.00,
first $500,000.00,
first $500,000.00,
plus $26.40 for each
plus $33.00 for each
plus $3000$19.80
additional $1,000.00,
additional $1,000.00,
for each additional
or fraction thereof, to
or fraction thereof, to
$1,000.00, or
and including
and including
fraction thereof, to
$1,000,000.00.
$1,000,000.00.
and including
$275,00
$1.00
$1,000,000.00.
101 to 500
$1,000,001.00 and up
$1.1-0
$33,825.00
$22,185.60
$130
$29,542.55
$36,899.50
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FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FEES
Number of
Devices
D1an Review Fee
(Per Device)
Review
Inspection Fcc
{Per Device)
Inspection
1 to 10
$300-.00
$2,25
$15900
$1.00
11 to 25
$300.00
$0,75
$25900
$1-.00
26 to 100
$3550-.00
$1.00
$275,00
$1.00
101 to 500
$400.00
$1.1-0
$500.00
$130
501 or Moro
$500.00
$8.35
$1,1-0000
$1,00
Number of
Heads
Plan -Review -Fee
(Per Head)
Review
Inspection Fcc
{Per Head}
Inspection
1 to 10
$305:80
$2.50
$1-75.00
$1.50
11 to 25
$350.00
$2.50
$200.00
$1.50
26 to 50
$350.00
$2.30
$2.00
$130
514°400
$35000
$2.25
$300-.00
$1-.50
101 to 1,000
$3550.00
$1.90
$50900
$1.30
1,001 or Moro
$400.00
$2.25
$750.00
$1.00
Additional
Systems
Plan -Review -Fee
Inspection Fee
Per Riser
$180.00
$18900
Per Fire Pump
$15000
$300.00
13D SPRINKLER SYSTEM FEES
Number of
Heads
Plan -Review -Fee
(Per Head}
Review
Inspection Fee
{Per Head)
Inspection
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1 to 10
150.00
N/A
$200.00
N/A
11 to 25
15.00
N/A
$250.00
N/A
26 or More
$200.00
N/A
$300.00
N/A
• II 11
Plan Review Fco
(Per Device}
Review
Inspection Cee
$350.00
$1.00
150.00
OTHER FIRE SERVICES
Fee
Ll __
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2025
Operational Fire Permits
regulated by the International
Fire Code:
• High Pile Storage
• Flammable
After -Hours Expedited Fire
Plan Review
$500.00 $550.00 Contact Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority for
rate.
After -Hours Expedited Fire
Inspection
$500.00 $550.00 Contact Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority for
rate.
Fire Review — Alternative
Materials and Methods:
Residential
and
Combustible Liquids
• Hazardous Materials
$250.00 $275.00
$47-5440- $200-.00
$116.16 each
$154.88 each
Fire Review — Alternative
Materials and Methods:
Commercial
$500.00 $550.00
Other Review — Resubmittals,
$225.00 per hour
Changes, Deferred Submittals,
{one hour minimum)
Additions, or Revisions to
Plans. Fees will be assessed
after the first resubmittal.
LIFE SAFETY INSPECTIONS AND OPERATIONAL PERMITS
Fee
2024
2025
Operational Fire Permits
regulated by the International
Fire Code:
• High Pile Storage
• Flammable
$300.00 $375.00
$309.76 each
$387.20 each
$232.32 each
and
Combustible Liquids
• Hazardous Materials
All other *Operational Fire
Permits regulated by the
International Fire Code, and as
$47-5440- $200-.00
$116.16 each
$154.88 each
$193.60 each
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amended in TMC Chapter
16.16, that do not have a
separate listing in the fee
schedule
*Operational Fire Permits may be prorated
"Mobile" Operational Fire
Permits
$175.00 $200.00
$154.88 per vehicle if
$193.60 per vehicle if
$116.16 per vehicle
inspected in Tukwila
inspected in Tukwila
if inspected in
Tukwila.
$75.00 $100.00
$58.08 per vehicle if
$77.44 per vehicle if
$96.80 per vehicle if
inspected by another
inspected by another
inspected by
another fire agency.
fire agency
fire agency
Limited Use Operational
Permits
$175.00 $200.00
New Business Life Safety
Inspection
$-5-0,00-$75.00
+ Applicable Operational Permit Fees
Annual Life Safety Inspection
$50.00- $75.00
+ Applicable Operational Permit Fees
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Fee
2024
2025
Fire Protection System
Confidence Testing
Compliance Services - Per
system fee collected by
BRYCER "TCE" on behalf of
the Tukwila Fire Marshal's
Office
$15.00 per system
Starting work before a permit issuance shall be subject to an investigation fee
equal to 100% of applicable permit fees.
A 5% Technology Fee will be added to all Fire fees unless the
Technology Fee is already being charged by another City department.
A 3% processing fee will be added if payment is made by credit card for Fire fees.
Recovery of Hazardous
Incident Response Costs
TMC Chapter 6.14
Minimum fee for incident response costs --$250.00 $275.00,
plus any "extraordinary costs" as defined per TMC Chapter 6.14.
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REINSPECTION FEES:
For Construction Permits,
Operational Permits, life safety
inspections or spot
inspections.
$175.00 $200.00 per re -inspection
TMC 16.16.040TMC
16.16.050
TMC 16.40.130
TMC 16.42.110
TMC 16.46.150
TMC 16.48.150
APPEAL FEE
$5580-98$550.00
TMC 16.16.090TMC
16.16.040
TMC 16.40.170
TMC 16.42.150
TMC 16.46.170
TMC 16.48.170
Special Event Permit
$409:89$450.00, e - - • - e e - e - ••
- e
. -
. - :
. e--
TMC 16.16.030
Permits
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution and the fee schedule contained herein
shall be effective February 1, 2023.take effect immediately upon passage
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2023.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson
City Clerk Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Office of the City Attorney
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City of Tukwila
City Council Community Services & Safety Committee
Meeting Minutes
December 12, 2022 - 5:30 p.m. - Hybrid Meeting; Hazelnut Conference Room & MS Teams
Councilmembers Present:
Staff Present:
Kathy Hougardy, Chair; Mohamed Abdi, Tosh Sharp
Eric Dreyer, Eric Lund, Trish Kinlow, David Cline, Norm Golden, Laurel
Humphrey
Chair Hougardy called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Resolution: Fire Permit Fees
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution that would adopt a revised Fire Department
Fee Schedule with a goal of greater cost recovery.
Committee Recommendation:
Unanimous approval for the phased approach in Option B. Forward to 2023 Committee of the
Whole.
B. Contract: Court Security
Staff is seeking Council approval of a contract with Securitas Security not to exceed $60,000
annually for security services at Tukwila Municipal Court.
Committee Recommendation:
Unanimous approval. Forward to December 12, 2022 Committee of the Whole.
C. Ordinance: Automated Traffic Cameras in Public Park Speed Zones
Staff is seeking approval of an ordinance that will allow installation of automated traffic
cameras near public parks in accordance with ESSB 5974. This will allow PD to proceed with
installation of two cameras at Codiga Park per the Council's earlier direction.
Committee Recommendation:
Unanimous approval. Forward to December 12, 2022 Committee of the Whole.
D. Grant Acceptance: Police Officer Wellness
Staff is seeking Council approval to accept $50,000 from the Washington State Criminal Justice
Training Commission to fund officer visits with a clinical psychologist.
Committee Recommendation:
Unanimous approval. Forward to December 12, 2022 Committee of the Whole.
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