Staff has reviewed fees for 2021 and makes recommendations per the attached.  A redline copy of the proposed 2021 fee schedule are included for council's review.

There are no major changes to the fee schedule, most changes proposed are minor adjustments to account for inflation or to align the City's fees with actual costs. All of the fees proposed were considered in the preparation of the 2021 budget.

The following is a broad summary of the changes proposed, smaller changes not noted but can be seen in the redline copy:

• Eliminate Bond Administration fee on the advice of attorney (P. 6)
• Inflationary adjustments and additions to PW hourly equipment charges (P. 7)
• Clarifying city storm management plan application fees (P. 8)
• Eliminates map fees since the city no longer prints maps (P. 15)
• Sets plan review fee for HVAC, refrigeration, gas piping and ventilation permits at 10% (P. 20)
• Increases various escrows (P. 20)
• Adds premium rate for contracted police services on Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (P. 27)