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Council Communication

Title:	An Ordinance Creating New Sections 15.28.150 and 15.28.160 Of The Ashland Municipal Code To Provide Fees For The Uniform Fire Code Plan Review And Inspections To Be Set By Resolution
Dept:	Ashland Fire & Rescue
Date:	April 6, 2004
Submitted By:	Keith E. Woodley, Fire Chief
Approved By:	Gino Grimaldi, City Administrator Paul Nolte, City Attorney

Synopsis:	This ordinance allows the establishment of fire protection plans review and inspection fees by resolution.
Recommendation:	Adopt the proposed ordinance for Ashland Fire & Rescue fire protection plans review and inspection program for second reading. Provide an opportunity for public comment pursuant to ORS 294.160 when the resolution setting the fees is adopted by Council.
Fiscal Impact:	Fire protection plans review and inspection fees, when adopted, will generate revenue to recover 50% of the cost of the new position.
Background:	The City of Ashland has provided fire code compliance inspection programs as the Authority Having Jurisdiction since the inception of the building inspection program. During that period the fire code compliance program has been administered by the Fire Marshal as one of many duties assigned to the position. A Fire Protection Plans Examiner position has been added to the code enforcement division within the Fire Department to assist with the work load in this program area. The fire protection plans review and inspection fee schedule is intended to help offset the cost of this position. With the addition of this new position, the fire protection plans turnaround time has been reduced from 20 days to 5 days.
Attachments:	• Impact Of Fire Protection Plans Review Fee Implementation On Typical Building Permits • Fire Protection Plans Review Permit Fees • Ordinance

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