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HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES-CC-2013-19Resolution # 19-2013 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CITY COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING THE CONSIDERATION OF FEE WAIVER REQUESTS WHEREAS, from time to time, the MoabCity Council received requests for waivers for fees; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to establish that waivers of fees will only be considered on an exception basis for certain type of fees; and WHEREAS, the City Council Policy for the Consideration of Fee Waiver Requests is attached hereto. NOW THEREFORE, WE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOAB DO HEREBY ADOPT THE ATTACHED CITY COUNCIL POLICY FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF FEE WAIVER REQUESTS. PASSED AND APPROVED in open Council by a majority vote of the Governing Body of Moab City Council this 12th day of November, 2013. SIGNED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison, Mayor Rachel E. Stenta, City Recorder Resolution #19-2013 Page 1 of 1 City of Moab City Council Policy Regarding the Consideration of Fee Waiver Requests It is the general policy of the Moab City Council to not consider requests for fee waivers for city programs, services, permits and licenses. Further, the City Council has determined that exceptions to this general policy may be made at the sole discretion of the City Council, subject to certain conditions, as follows: 1. Requests for an exception to the fee waiver policy shall be made in writing at one month prior to the event or service for which the fee is charged. Such requests shall be submitted to the City Recorder's Office. If this timeframe is not met, the fee shall be paid in full, and the request will be considered as a request for a refund rather than a waiver. 2. The following fees are not subject to an exception under this policy: a. Fees related to public works, including but not limited to water and sewer fees, water and sewer impact fees, storm water drainage fees and solid waste fees. b. Fees related to planning and zoning, including but not limited to subdivision fees, annexation fees and permit fees. c. Fees related to recreation programs and services. d. Fees related to law enforcement, with the exception of traffic control and security fees associated with a special event. e. Fees related to alcohol. f. Other fees not provided for in this policy. 3. The City Council may consider an exception to the fee waiver policy for special -event - related fees, including special event permit fees, special event business license fees, park use permit fees, banner fees, and traffic control fees and security fees, if the organization requesting the exception meets at least one of the following criteria: a. The event, as its main function, is a fundraiser for a charitable organization that provides services to Moab residents. b. The organization sponsoring the event has in the past made and commits to continue to make in the future, a financial donation to the City that covers all or a portion of the costs associated with the event for which the organization is seeking an exception. c. The event organizer is a governmental entity. d. The event's primary purpose is to provide a school program or to benefit a school or school program. e. The primary purpose of the event is to provide a community -wide celebration or program that is offered free of charge to community members. f. The event is one that has been provided by the City in the past. 4. The City Council may consider an exception to the fee waiver policy for building permit fees only for requests made by Grand County or the City of Moab for county or city -owned facilities.