pages: CityCouncil/2007-07-17.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2007-07-17 | 13 | The Fire Marshall responded that he and the Building Official felt that 25% is a reasonable trigger. Mayor Johnson inquired what is the threshold for other cities. The Fire Marshall responded the threshold varies; stated some cities use the assessed value of the property; assessed value is not a consistent way of evaluating a trigger point for retrofitting; the City would be using the International Code Council Building Valuation Data chart which is based on occupancy type, building and construction type, and square footage. Mayor Johnson inquired whether a property owner could get an appraisal if they disagree with the assessed value. The Fire Marshall responded the property owner could go through the appeal process and present an appraisal. Mayor Johnson stated that she likes the idea of using the current value rather than the assessed value. Councilmember Gilmore requested an explanation on how valuation is based on occupancy. The Building Official stated the evaluation method is used for permits to determine the value of a project; the International Code Council has a chart that looks at the cost of doing different types of construction nationwide; numbers are realistic. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether restaurants are compared to restaurants and plain retail space with plain retail space, to which the Building Official responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson inquired whether 25% is a typical threshold based on current value, to which the Fire Marshall responded the threshold varies. Mayor Johnson inquired whether other cities have a similar ordinance, to which the Fire Marshall responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson requested examples of the thresholds. Regular Meeting 13 Alameda City Council July 17, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-07-17.pdf |