12-08-2011 VC WS-M MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
DECEMBER 8, 2011
• Present: Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
William L. Manuel, President Pro Tem
T.R. Hernacki, P.E., Councilman
Robert A. Gebbia, Councilman
James Titcomb, Village Manager
Leonard Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Aubrey called the meeting to order at 8:23 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
. members of staff were present.
BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Mr. Titcomb explained the need to restructure the current building permit fee schedule to comply with
statutory requirements and to adjust the fee structure in order to be compatible with the new software
system, which provides for online permitting. Mr. Titcomb noted that building permit fees must be
intended to defray the cost of inspections and enforcement of the Florida Building Code. Mr. Titcomb
reviewed proposed changes to the fee schedule.
Discussion ensued on direct costs and indirect costs (support functions) for processing permits and
performing inspections as shown on the "Department Cost Allocation" distributed to Council. Building
Official Jim Brown reported on the indirect cost allocation as prepared by the auditors. Mr. Rubin
discussed statutory requirements and determination of indirect costs. Council requested that staff review
the itemized list of indirect costs prior to the next Regular Session.
Discussion took place regarding the comparison of current and proposed permit fees for projects over
$500,000. Mr. Brown described the approximate number of inspections required for an average house
versus the inspections required for a major (over $3 million) construction project. A request was made
that staff provide additional information showing a comparison of the revenue generated for all projects
built in the last year using the current and proposed fee schedule.
Further discussion ensued on indirect fees. Mr. Rubin referenced attorney general opinions regarding
what expenses could be covered by building fee revenues.
This item will be brought back to the first Regular Session in January.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk