§ 5.04.060. Review of fees charged by the metropolitan government—Submission of report to the metropolitan council.

A.

Beginning January 31, 2005, and once every three years thereafter, the director of finance or his or her designee shall review all permit fees and other fees charged by the metropolitan government and its various departments and agencies and submit a report to the metropolitan council within ninety days.

B.

The report to the council required in subsection A of this section shall include, but not be limited to, the following information for each fee:

1.

The current amount of the fee and the total amount generated annually by the fee;

2.

The purpose of the fee;

3.

Whether the fee covers the cost to the department or agency for providing the service;

4.

A comparison of the fee to surrounding counties and cities of a similar size and population; and

5.

Any recommendations for increases or adjustments to the fee.

(Ord. BL2004-298 § 1, 2004)