Electrical Ordinance amendmentJuly 3, 2003
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Rich Russell, Building Services Manager l/~'~.'/
RE: Amending the City Electricity Ordinance
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this memo is to recommend the amending of the City
Ordinance by changing the electrical permit fee schedule for new commercial and
industrial projects.
DISCUSSION: A concern was raised by electrical contractors who were bidding on
larger projects about how complicated it might be to determine the cost of an electrical
permit.
The Electrical Code Board reviewed the recommendation of Inspector II Steve Neyens
at their May 5, 2003 meeting and recommended approval of the revised fee schedule.
The new fee schedule is based on the square footage of the project. The resulting fee
determination will be simpler than counting all of the devices to be installed, especially
on larger projects. I have attached the ordinance showing the fee schedule for your
review.
This proposed fee increase is not included in the efforts to reduce the impact of the
reduction in state funding to cities.
Fees for electrical permits have not been raised since the 1970's.
RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the attached ordinance be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 57-03
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE. IOWA PROVIDING
THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. CITY OF DUBUQUE. IOWA BE
AMENDED BY REVISING THE ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
FOR NEW COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS FOR THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE IOWA:
Section I That Section 18-2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Dubuque. Iowa be amended by amending Section 18-2 Article 82-4 by adding the
following after the fee schedule for new residential buildings:
Ar[icle 82-4:
New Commercial Buildings. The following fees shall include all wiring and
electrical equipment in or on each building, or other electrical equipment on the same
premises constructed at the same time. The different areas of a multi-tenant building
shall be calculated according to their use.
New Office Space. This may include, but is not limited to offices, banks,
hotels, motels, showrooms, churches, stores hospitals, schools, arenas, convenience
store, gas station, theaters and restaurants Square footage of mezzanines shall be
included.
Square Footage
1-25,000
25,00%75,000
75.001-200,000
200,001-500.000
500,001 or mom
Fee
$.05/square foot
$1250.00 plus $.04/square foot for each
square foot above 25.000.
$3250.00 plus $.03/square foot for each
square foot above 75,000.
$7000.00 plus $.02/square foot for each
square foot above 200 000.
$13,000.00 plus $.01/sq uare foot for each
square foot above 500 000.
New Industrial Space. This may include, but is not limited to factories,
printers, manufacturing, fabrication storage, binders, bottlers, repair garages, car
washes, bulk fuel dispensing and warehouses. Square footage of mezzanines shall be
included.
Square Footaqe
1-25.000
25.001-75.000
Fee
$.02/square foot
$500.00 plus $.01/square foot for each square
foot above 25.000.
75,001-200,000
200,001-500,000
500,001 or more
$1000.00 plus $.005/square foot for each
square foot above 75.000.
$1625.00 plus $.0025/square foot for each
square foot above 200,000.
$2375.00 plus $.0005/square foot for each
square foot above 500,000.
Section 2. When Effective.
upon publication as provided by law
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Passed. approved and adopted this 21st day of July, 2003.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. --03
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA PROVIDING
THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BE
AMENDED BY REVISING THE ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
FOR NEW COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS FOR THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Section 18-2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa be amended by amending Section 18-2, Article 82-4 by adding the
following after the fee schedule for new residential buildings:
Article 82-4:
New Commemial Buildings. The following fees shall include all wiring and
electrical equipment in or on each building, or other electrical equipment on the same
premises constructed at the same time. The different areas of a multi-tenant building
shall be calculated according to their use.
New Office Space. This may include, but is not limited to offices, banks,
hotels, motels, showrooms, churches, stores, hospitals, schools, arenas, convenience
store, gas station, theaters and restaurants. Square footage of mezzanines shall be
included.
Square Footage
1-25,000
25,001-75,000
75,001-200,000
200,001-500,000
500,001 or more
Fee
$.05/square foot
$1250.00 plus $.04/square foot for each
square foot above 25,000.
$3250.00 plus $.03/square foot for each
square foot above 75,000.
$7000.00 plus $.02/square foot for each
square foot above 200,000.
$13,000.00 plus $.01/square foot for each
square foot above 500,000.
New Industrial Space. This may include, but is not limited to factories,
printers, manufacturing, fabrication, storage, binders, bottlers, repair garages, car
washes, bulk fuel dispensing and warehouses. Square footage of mezzanines shall be
included.
Square Forage
1-25,000
25,001-75,000
Fee
$.02/square foot
$500.00 plus $.01/square foot for each square
foot above 25,000.
75,001-200,000
200,001-500,000
500,001 or mo~
$1000.00 plus $.005~quarefootforeach
square fo~above 75,000.
$1625.00 plus $.0025~quarefootforeach
square footabove 200,000.
$2375.00 plus $.0005~quarefootforeach
square footabove 500,000.
Section 2. When Effective.
upon publication as provided by law.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
Passed, approved and adopted this day of July, 2003.
Attest:
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk