pages: CityCouncil/2006-10-03.pdf, 10
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CityCouncil | 2006-10-03 | 10 | The Building Official stated the logic was based upon the common good of seismic retrofitting; the City benefits from not having buildings damaged in earthquakes. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the office-tenant improvement fee is for projects over 5,000 square feet. The Building Official responded the fee was based on a typical office-tenant improvement cost; stated new fees would be established based on the type of building construction, occupancy, and square footage. Councilmember Matarrese stated he does not see the logic in having a dramatic increase for a hurting area. The Building Official stated the logic was based upon cost. Councilmember Daysog inquired what is the percentage of residential fees versus commercial, particularly office-tenant. The Building Official responded permit fees amounted to $180 million last year; $96 million was for residential remodel and additions, which is approximately 50%; new home fees were approximately 20%; commercial fees were approximately 30%. Councilmember Daysog inquired how much of the commercial fees were office-tenant improvements, to which the Building Official responded the bulk of the 30%. Councilmember Daysog stated residents would be paying less; the pre-build conference fee was $125 three years agoi the $125 fee should be $140 based on a 4% annual inflation rate; the proposed $144 pre-build conference fee seems reasonable. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the false alarm fee included burglar alarms, to which the Building Official responded currently there are no false alarm fees for Fire Department responses, only Police responses. Mayor Johnson inquired how alarms are identified. The Fire Marshal responded alarms are identified as a burglar or fire alarm when received at the central station; stated fire alarms are reported to the dispatch center and triggers the response from the Fire Department. Mayor Johnson inquired how the new fee would be applied. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 October 3, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-10-03.pdf |