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City of Orlando

FY 2010/2011 Budget Development Worksession

Revenue Enhancement – User FeesJuly 12, 2010

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Agenda

• Definition and Purpose of User Fees• Select User Fees for FY 2010/2011– Planning and Transportation Development Services

Fees– Families, Parks and Recreation Fees– Fire False Alarm and Inspection Fees– Police Administrative Services, Vehicle-for-Hire

and Towing Fees• Next Steps

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Revenues Typically Available to Local Government

• Ad Valorem Taxes• Intergovernmental• Licenses• Franchise, Utility, and Communication Services Taxes• Restricted/Special Revenues • Fines and Forfeitures• Miscellaneous• Charges for Services (User Fees)

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Definition of User Fee

• Charge for recovering the cost of providing a service

• Direct relationship between the COST of the benefit PROVIDED and the VALUE of the benefit RECEIVED

• Distinct cost to provide the service can be determined

• Person receiving the service is clearly identifiable

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Definition of User Fee

• Fee is paid by those using service• Fee can serve as a method to manage demand

or expand service• Diversifies revenue by expanding sources

(versus total reliance on property taxes)• May discount fee to provide access

(e.g. Youth Sports)• Some set to regulate an activity

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Selected Fees Considered for FY 2010/2011

• Identified by Departments

• Market Comparison or Cost Study Performed

• Objective: Keep the fee current with cost

• Is it equitable for General Fund (city-wide tax payers) to subsidize?

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Selected Fees Considered for FY 2010/2011

• Planning and Transportation Development Services• Families, Parks and Recreation• Fire False Alarm and Inspections• Police– Administrative– Vehicle-for-Hire– Towing

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Planning and Transportation Planning Fees

Action TakenOrlando

Current FeeOrlando

Proposed Fee Abandon ROW $ 2,000 $ 2,500 CUP 1,000 1,500 LDC - Planning/Zoning Official Determination for Homesteads, Single Family/Duplex, Non-Profit Organizations

- 50

Appeal, Quasi-Judicial 250 500 Reschedule Hearing 200 250 DRI 10,500 12,500 GMP <0.5 acres 1,000 1,500

Request to Create or Expand a Regional Activity Center - 6,300

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Planning and Transportation Planning Fees

Action TakenOrlando

Current FeeOrlando

Proposed Fee MPL - Master Plan or Amendment $ 900 $ 2,000 MSP - Master Sign Plan and Amendments 275 500 SUB - Minor Plat 750 1,200 SUB - Major Plat 2,000 3,000 Temporary Use Permits and Amendments - 200 VAR - Variance (MF & Non-Res.) 450+100 500+100 VAR - Variance (Owner Occupied SF) 100 250

VAR - Modification of Standards (MF & Non-Res.) 450 500

VAR - Modification of Standards (Single-family) 100 250 PD Zoning 2,500 4,000 PD Amendment 1,500 2,500 Rezoning 1+ acres 1,500 3,000 Historic Preservation Certificate of Appropriateness - 50

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Planning and Transportation Planning Fees

Action TakenOrlando

Current FeeOrlando

Proposed Fee

Transportation Impact Study Review - GMP, MP, Rezonings, CUP's $0 $1000

Transportation Impact Study Review - DRI 0 3000Alternative Transportation/Proportionate Fair Share Impact Fee Study 500 1000Maintenance of Traffic/ Street Closure Fee Permit 0 120Anticipated change in Revenue: $161,820

•New Permitting Fee (Non-General Fund) Non-refundable deposit on commercial permit applications (25% of estimated cost)

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Families, Parks and Recreation (FPR) FeesProposed Rate Changes FY 2010/2011

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FPR Proposed Rate Changes

• Fees have not been increased in approximately 8 years (most not adjusted in 10 to 15 years)

• Market comparison conducted:– 11 surrounding local governments in the survey– 7 recreation leagues and YMCA– Rates remain lowest in area for most services after

adjusted

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Current ProposedAFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMINGNon Resident - monthly $ 40 $ 120 Resident - monthly 20 40 Reduced Lunch - monthly 5 7 Free Lunch - monthly (NO CHANGE ) - -

SUMMER PROGRAMMINGNon Resident - weekly 50 100 Resident - weekly 40 60 Reduced Lunch - weekly 5 10 Free Lunch - weekly (NO CHANGE) - -

FPR Proposed Rate Changes

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Current ProposedSPORTS LEAGUESAdult Softball - Spring/Summer $ 337 $ 400 Adult Polar Bear Softball 267 325 Adult Basketball 311 375 Youth Baseball, Tackle Football, Junior Magic Basketball 20 30

MISCELLANEOUS ATHLETICSBall Field Preparation - per occurrence 35 50 Jerseys - each 5 10

FIELD RENTALSAthletic Fields - Day/Evening hourly rate 15/20 25/40 Open Fields - Hourly rate 25 50

FPR Proposed Rate Changes

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Current Proposed

LAKE EOLA PARK RENTALS

Amphitheatre $ 75 $ 125

Promenade 50 75

Forum and Ting 90 100

Other Green Space 75 100 Audio Engineer, Stage Manager, Stage Hand, Light Technician (hourly rate) 12 - 25

Charge according to actual costs

FPR Proposed Rate Changes

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Current ProposedCLEAN-UP DEPOSITS FOR LAKE EOLA PARK SPECIAL EVENTS

Clean Up Deposit (Refundable) up to 100 attendees

$ 1,000 $ 250

Clean Up Deposit (Refundable) 101-500 attendees 1,000 500

Clean Up Deposit (Refundable) 500-2,500 attendees 1,000 1,000

Clean Up Deposit (Refundable) 2,500+ attendees 1,000 2,500

FPR Proposed Rate Changes

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FPR Proposed Rate ChangesCurrent Proposed

BILL FREDERICK PARK AT TURKEY LAKENightly Cabin Rental $ 35 $ 45 Hourly Boat charges (4 hours) 15 22 Nightly RV Parking - Full 18 23 Nightly RV Parking - Partial 15 19 Additional Person (RV camping, one-time charge over four-persons) 2.51 5Additional Vehicle (RV camping, one-time charge) 2.51 5 RV Overflow Parking 10 15 Nightly Additional Camping Device 7 10 Nightly Primitive Camping 7 10 LABOR FEESElectrician 26 36 Parks Maintenance 16 20 Parks Specialist 25 35 Seasonal Parks Specialist - 15 Custodian - 10 Parks Crew Chief 16 25

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Current ProposedALL OTHERMobile Stage Rental (per event) $ 150 $ 500 Membership Card Replacement 1 3 Use of Gym (per hour) - 45 Electrical Outlets - 15 Water Hook-Up - 20

ORLANDO POTTERY STUDIOResident Fees 45 65 Non -Resident Fees 57.50 80 Senior Resident 30 40 Senior Non-Resident 36.25 45 Summer Camp (Resident) 25 35 Summer Camp (Non- Resident) 30 50 Miscellaneous Fees $ 0-$35 $0.75-$75

FPR Proposed Rate Changes

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Current Proposed

RECREATION PAVILION RENTAL Small $ 30 $ 30 Medium 30 50 Large 50 75 PROJECTED CHANGE IN REVENUE: $300,000

DUBSDREAD GOLF COURSE (RESTRICTED)

Increase per round fee by $1 for ResidentsIncrease per round fee by $2 to $5 for Non-ResidentsIncrease Cart Fee by $1

FPR Proposed Rate Changes

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Fire False Alarm and Inspection Fees

Proposed Rate ChangesFY 2010/2011

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Fee # Fee Description OFD Current OFD Revised

1 False Alarms: 1 $0 $0 2 False Alarms: 2 0

3 False Alarms: 3 0 250 4 False Alarms: 4 100

5 False Alarms: 5 100 250 6 False Alarms: 6 100

7 False Alarms: 7+ 200 275

Fire False Alarm and Inspection Fees

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Fire False Alarm and Inspection FeesFee # Fee Description OFD Current OFD RevisedNew Commercial Alarm Registration $0 $10

8 DCF, DBPR, Health Dept., Other 50 100 9 Open Burning, Candles 100 100

10 Special Effects, Pyrotechnics, Fireworks Displays

100 150

11 Special Effects, Pyrotechnics, Fireworks Displays (double fee after 14 days)

200 300

12 Temporary Place of Assembly 50 100 13 Flammable, Combustible Liquids 50 100 14 Hazardous Materials Permits 50 150 15 Tank Installation/Removal 50 100 16 Fire Watch 160 200

New Hazardous Materials Permits Tier II Site 0 150 Estimated Revenue with new fee schedule - $268,500

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Orlando Police Department

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Orlando Police Department• Recruit Application Fee - $25

– Help recover actual cost of processing applications– 10,000 applications received in FY 2008/09– Adopted in several jurisdictions

• Online Crash Reports– Majority of the request are from insurance companies– Internet web-based program managed by iyeTek– Crash reports available within 72-hours of the incident– Accessible 24/7– OPD will receive $3 for each report provided (out of vendor $10 fee)– Customer may request copies in person for normal public records fee

($0.15/page)• Fingerprinting Services

– Increase to $10/fingerprint card (currently $8)– Expand to the Northwest Community Substation

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Vehicle-for-Hire and Towing FeesDeputy Chief Gene Bernal

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Type Current Fee Proposed Fee

Taxi Permit 200 300

Transfer 25 50Renewal 200 300

Application $300 $500

•The last taxi cab permit increase was 1988.•There are 570 taxi cabs servicing the city and airport.

TAXI CAB

Late Fee (30 days) 100 150Late Fee (31 days ) 200

300

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TAXI CAB

FY 2009

FY 2008

FY 2010

Potential Revenue

RENEWAL TRANSFERS TOTAL

548 @ $200 ($109,600) 133 @ $25 ($3,325) $112,925

570 @ $200 ($114,000) 96 @ $25 ($2,400) $116,400

570 @ $300 ($171,000) 131 @$50 ($6,550) $177,550

(OCT, 09 – JUN , 10)

( PROJECTED)

$61,150

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(Limousines, Luxury Vehicles, Shuttle Vans)VEHICLE FOR HIRE

Type Current Fee Proposed Fee Application $300 $500

Vehicle Permit 200 300 Renewal 200 300 Transfer 25 50 Late Fee (30 days) 100 150 Late Fee (31+ days) 200 300

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VEHICLE FOR HIRE(Limousines, Luxury Vehicles, Shuttle Vans)

•There are 1,604 Vehicles For Hire servicing the City of Orlando

FY 2008

FY 2009

FY 2010

RENEWAL TRANSFERS TOTAL

(PROJECTED)

1,844 @ $200 ($368,800) 270 @ $25 ($6,750) $375,550

1,611 @ $300 ($483,300) 237 @ $50 ($11,850) $495,150

706 @ $200 ($141,200) 139 @ $25 ($3,475) $144,675 (OCT 09 – APRIL 10)

Potential Revenue $120,000

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VEHICLE FOR HIRE(Limousines, Luxury Vehicles, Shuttle Vans)

FY 2008

FY 2009

FY 2010(Oct.’09 – Apr.’10)

App. Fee Add Late TOTAL

$35,100 $72,000 $13,800 $120,900

$15,600 $41,600 $9,700 $66,900

$62,000 $113,500 $19,500 $195,000

Potential revenue $74,100

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$255,250 Potential Annual Revenue Increase

for all “For Hire” Companies

TAXI CAB/FOR HIRE FEES

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JURISDICTION APPLICATION TAXI CAB VEHICLE FOR HIRE

ORLANDO $300 $200 $200

MIAMI-DADE $350 $625 $625

HILLSBOROUGH $400 $500 1st $500 1st $250 Add Vehicle $250 Add Vehicle

BROWARD $200 * $400 Lottery $300 $1000 Application Fee $200 Per Vehicle

TAXI CAB/FOR HIRE FEES

*Initial fee, additionally must pay the lottery fee

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Proposed Towing Ordinance Amendments

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Proposed Towing Ordinance Amendments

• Initiate processing fees for all tows within the city jurisdiction– Currently service provided but no City fee charged

• Fee would cover the administrative costs of entering vehicles and vessels into teletype

• Fee would be collected by the towing company when the vehicle is released and forwarded to the City

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• Potential fees based upon past towing activity within city limits *

Total Number of Tows $15

2009 178091105**

$267,135

2008 177391530**

$266,085

2007 170431723**

$255,645

* Data based upon AS400 entries of towing activity from 2007-2009** OPD/Code Enforcement tows

Proposed Towing Ordinance Amendments

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Entity Max. Flat Rate Mileage Storage + Admin. FeeOrlando $100 $3 after 10 $20 + 50 + Fee

Orange $110 $3 after 10 $20 + 35

Seminole $112 $3 after 10 $20 + 35

Osceola $110 $3 after 10 $20 + 45

Volusia $100 $3 after 10 $20 + NS

Brevard $111 $3 after 10 $20 + 30

Polk $100 $4 after 0 $20 + 75Lake $120 $4 after 0 $25 + 75

Hillsborough $110 $4 after 0 $25 + 45Pinellas $100 $3 after 0 $25 + 35

Palm Beach $111-N/$150-T $6 after 0 $25 + 35

Fee Comparison

*Data based upon 8/19/2008 data compiled by Orange County Commission

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• Advantages

–Offset administrative cost currently incurred– Can be implemented with minimal investment – Amount can be adjusted, as needed – Fees impact those improperly parking, not

general public

Proposed Towing Ordinance Amendments

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• Initiate a yearly inspection and permit fee to ensure the tow away zone signs on private property are in compliance with city code and state statute

• Fee would cover the administrative costs of inspecting properties with tow away zone signs to ensure compliance with CO 39.84-39.94 Towing Ordinance and FSS 715.07(9)(b) Vehicles or Vessels Parked on Private Property

Annual Inspection and Permit Fee

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• Amend CO 39.86 to include the inspection requirement– Inspection of property, and an inspection certificate will

be issued for properties in compliance– Properties must register and pay yearly permit fee

• Decals will be placed on the rear of tow away zone signs• Fees vary according to the size of the lot

– Records would maintain database of permitted locations• Compliance would be enforced by vetting tows with

permitted locations

Annual Inspection and Permit Fee

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Company Approximate Number of ContractsTow Truck Co 600

Airport Towing 1800

Priority 1 100

ARB 100

MD Towing 400

Princeton Towing 150

Harley’s/Johnson’s 300Tow Master/Zips 300

All Others 500Total 4250

Permitting Fees (40/40/20)* $221,000

Approximate Number of Contracts

*$30 fee for P/L under 10 spaces, $50 for P/L between 10-50 spaces, $100 for over 50 spaces

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• Advantages– Optional for Property Owner– Can be implemented with minimal investment – Amount can be adjusted, as needed – Ensures the public is properly warned about tow

away zones minimizing towing complaints– Consumer Protection Provision

Annual Inspection and Permit Fee

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Revenue Enhancement OpportunitiesUser Fees

• Support continuation or expansion of services• If all adopted, estimated change in annual revenue to the General

Fund:– Planning and Transportation Development Fees $161,820– Families , Parks and Recreation Fees $300,000– Fire False Alarms and Inspections Fees $268,500– Police Fees $1,000,000

• Next Steps– Industry Notice– Ordinances– Resolutions

– Administrative

• Fees not adjusted in more than 7 to 15 years•

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City of Orlando

FY 2010/2011 Budget Development Worksession

Revenue Enhancement – User FeesJuly 12, 2010