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WHEREAS, the Saint Pa�l Right of Way management ordinances require a permit fee structure which covers city costs,
de�radation cos[s, and dismption costs, and
WHfiREAS, in enacting The current fee strucmre, the City Co�ncil resolved that the fee structure shovld be reviewed on an
annual basis, and
WHEREAS, the current fee structure was adopted in 2009, and the proposed 2010 badeet includes a five percent increase in the
fee structure, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the attached "Excavation/Obstructron Fee S[tucture" and its attachments are hereby approved, and be it
furiher
RESOLVBD, [hat the new fee structure shall become effect�ve on January 1�`, 2010.
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Department/�ce/Councii: Datelnitiated: GCeeI�I Slteel NO 3082236
PW _ Public Works 30 SEP 2009
Contact Person & Phone: DeParhnent Sent To Person InitiallDate
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266-6118 I blic Works Accouufant ,,,,,,///;;;
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28-OCT-09 For 3 'nancial Services Ntinancial Services
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Doc. Type: RESOLUTION W/$ Order 5 vor's Office Ma or/ASSistant
TRANSACTION 6 ouucil 6 Comcil
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Document Contact: Paul St. Martin
Contact Phone: 266-6118
TMaI # of Signature Pages _�Clip All Locations for Signature) �
Action Requested:
Resolurion setting Right of Way fees for the period 1/1/10 - 12/31/]0.
Recommendafions: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Personal Service Contrects Must Answer the Following Questions:
Planning Commission �, Has this personlfirm ever worked under a contract for this department?
CIB Committee Yes No
Civil Service Commission 2. Has this person/firm ever been a ciTy employee?
Yes No
3. Does this personlfirm possess a skill rwt nortnalty possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
Explain aii yes answers on separate sheet and attaeh to green sheet.
Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
The Saint Paul Right of Way management ordinance requires a pemut fee structure which covers city costs, degadation costs, and
disruption costs. In enacting the current fee slructure, the Ciry Council resolved that the fees shold be reviewed on an annual basis.
The current fees were approved in 2009. The proposed 2010 budget includes a five percent increase in fees.
Advantages lf Approved:
The proposed increase in fees will fund increased costs to administer the ordinances.
Disadvantages If Approved: _
None.
DisadvanWges If NotApproved:
Right of Way fees will not inczease in accordance with the proposed 2010 budget.
Total Amount of
Trensaction: $55,000.00 CostlRevenue Budgeted: Y
Funding Source: Traffic and Lighting 240 Fund Activity Number: 12015
Financial Informatiom �approximately $55,000 on total revenues of $1,1OQ000).
(Explain)
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City of Saint Paul
Department of Public Works
Right-of-W ay Rates
Proposed 2010 Rates
Cutrent
Pennit Twe 2009
Pazking Lane Fee (per day)
Not Downtown
Downtown
Parking Meter Fee
Duving Lane Fee (per day)
Detour Distance
Detour Rate
Sidewalk Blvd Fee (per 20 foot increments)
Not Downtown
Downtovm
Alley Fee (per day)
Detoui Distance
Detour Rate
Hooding Charge (per day)
Parking Meter Fee
New Construction Fee
Base Fee
Base Fee - Arterial Sfreets
Perxnit Rate (per day)
Uhl�ty Install OH Fee
Base Fee - Res�dential Streets
Base Fee - Arterial Streets
Utility Rate (per foot, first 25' free, digging)
Utility Rate (per foot, first 25' free, no diggmg new)
Utility Rate (per foot, first 25' free, no digging, existing)
Partial Alley Fee (per day)
Not Downtown
DOWI1tOWll
House Service Fee
Base Fee - Residential Streets (per connection, up to 6)
Base Fee - Artecial Streets (per conuectioq up to �
Additional Connection Rate - Residential Sfreets (after 6)
Additional Connecrion Rate - Arterial Streets (after 6)
Geoprobe Soil Bore Fee
Base Fee - Residential Streets
Base Fee - Arterial Streets
Hole / Device Rate
Proposed
2010
6.00 6.00
11.00 12.00
5.00 5.00
0.15 0.15
0.585 0.550
6.00 6.00
11.00 12.00
0.15 0.15
0.585 0.550
5.00 5.00
180.00 189.00
268.00 281.00
37.00 39.00
180.00 189.00
268.00 281.00
2 60 2.75
0.65 0.70
0.15 0.15
6.00 6.00
11.00 12.00
180.00 189.00
268.00 281.00
70.00 74.00
158.00 166.00
180.00 189.00
268.00 281.00
14.00 I S 00
Pereent
Chanee
0%
9.09 %
0%
0%
-5.98 °/a
0%
9.09 %
0%
-598%
0%
5.00 %
4.85 %
5.41 %
5.00 %
4.85 %
5.77 %
7.69 %
0%
0%
9.04 %
5.00 %
4.85 %
5.71 %
5.06 %
5.00 %
4.85 %
7.14 %
Use-of-Street Permit Rates Proposed 2010 � Page 1 of 2 9/25/2009
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City of Saint Paul
Department of Public Works
Right-of-Way Rates
Proposed 2010 Rates
Current
Permit Twe 2009
Wireless Comm Fee
Base Fee - Kesidential Sheets
Base Fee - Arterial Streets
Hole / Device Rate
Full Block Construction Fee
Base Fee - Residential Sheets
Base Fee - Arterial Streets
Permtt Rate (per day)
Momtor Well Fee
Base Pee - ResidenUal Streets
Base Fee - Arterial Streets
Monthly Rate (per well)
Sewez Fee
Base Fee - Resideoual Stxeets
Base Fee - Arterial Streets
Various Locations (per month)
Monthly Rate
Food Cart Fee (per month) •
Excavation Fee
Base Fee - Residential Streets
Base Fee - Arterial Streets
Ulility Rate (per foot, first 25' free, diggmg)
Utiliry Rate (per foot, first 25' free, no digging, new)
Utility Rate (per foot, first 25' free, no digging, existmg)
Obstruct�on Fee
Momtonng Well Monthly Rate
Vanous Locations Monthly Rate
Transportation Fee
Base Fee
Yealry Fee
Meter Fee
Labor Rate (per half hour)
Benches, Chairs, Tables, Fences & Planters
Related to S�dewalk Cafes (Apri] 1st thru October 31 st)
Proposed
2010
180A� 189A0
268.00 281.00
14.00 15.00
180.00 189.00
268.00 281.00
37.00 39.00
180.00 189.00
268.00 281.00
26.00 27.00
70.00 74 00
158 00 166.00
ll0.00 ll6.00
33.00 35.00
180.00 189.00
268.00 281.00
2.60 2.75
0.65 0.70
0.15 0.15
26.00 27.00
110.00 116.00
2SA� 29.00
132.00 139.00
40.00 42.00
50.00 53.00
Percent
Chanoe
�.00 %
4.85 %
7.14 %
5.00 %
4.85 %
5.41 %
5.00 %
4.85 %
3.85 °/a
5.71 %
5.06 %
5.45 °/a
6.06 °/a
5.00 %
4.85 °/a
5.77 %
7.69 %
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3.85 %
5.45 %
3.57 %
530 %
5.00 %
6.00 %
Use-of-Street Permit Rates Proposed 2010 Page 2 of 2 9/25/2009
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DISRLTPTION COST BASIS
Parking Lane with meters: $5.00 per meter per day plus lost meter zevenue and a
hooding charge. The hooding charge is a labor charge for hooding and unhooding
meters. No grace period applies.
Parking Lane without meters: $6.00 per calendar day for each 20 feet of length outside
of the downtown business district. $12.00 per day wiChin the downtown business district.
Note: If this is in a"Rush Hour" zone, the pazking lane rate would apply only if it is not
used during the "Rush Hour" period.
Driving Lanes: Basic formula — Average Daily Traffic x Number of calendaz days x
Detour distance in miles x$0.550 per mile
For each direction: (one way ADT = 50% of total ADT)
Loss of a11 traffic lanes: 100% of one way ADT
Loss of one of two traffic lanes: 40% of one way ADT
Loss of one of three traffic lanes: 20% of one way ADT
Loss of two of three traffic lanes: 60% of one way ADT
NOTE: For work between 9 AM and 3 PM where lane is opened back up to
traffic, 50% of the above will apply. For work between 6 PM and 6 AM
where lane is opened back up to traffic, 30% of the above will apply. Noise
ordinance restrictions will continue to be enforced.
Sidewalk f Boulevard Areas: 'for each 20 foot increment
Closed to Pedestrian Traffic: Commercial- $12.00 per calendar day
Closed to Pedestrian Traffic: Residential- $6.00 per calendar day
Pedestrian traffic maintained- No Charge
Alleys: Use basic formula with ADT = 20Q and length of alley = detour distance.
Turn Lanes, Bus Stops: Treated as loss of through lane.
Disruption cost begins after the grace period for utility work.
Intersections: Treat each street separately.
No disruption cost for utility work in areas closed to traffic For City Construction
projects.
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EXCA.VATION / OBSTRUCTION PERMIT FEE STRUCTURE
A. EXCAVATION PERMSTS: Cost Components include "City cost"
(administration, inspection, and records), Pavement
Degradation, and Disruption charge. (per Saint Paul
Legislative code, chapter 135). Meter hooding charges are
extra.
1) $180 per hole on local streets*, $281 on collector/arterial
streets* (includes up to 25 feet of excavation), plus $2.75
per foot of excavation >25'; plus additional disruption
cost fees for street closure resulting in detours,
permittee delays in project completion, or other similar
conditions.
2) For house service connections, $189 per connection on local
streets*, $281 on collector/arterial streets*for the first
six per block, and $74 per connection for the rest in that
block. $74 per hole on local streets*, $166 on
collector/arterial streets* for joint Sewer service{right of
way permit.
3) Degradation to be calculated separately based on Public
Utilities Commission Rules if proper restoration is not
proposed or completed.
4) The Disruption Cost Basis based on the attached Grace Period
Matrix and Disruption cost basis charts; calculated using the
length of excavation in feet; number of lanes occupied
(sidewalk/ boulevard; parking lane; 1, 2, 3, or 4 traffic
lanes); average daily traffic count (ADT) £or the street
segment(s) in which the permitted work will occur; and time of
day (24 hour; daytime; 6 PM to 6 AM; or 9 AM to 3 PM).
B. OBSTRUCTION PERMITS: Cost Components include "City cost"
(administration, inspection, and records), and Disruption
charge. (per Saint Paul Legislative code, chapter 135). Meter
hooding charges are extra.
1) Various locations permits may be issued for individual
vehicles at a monthly rate of $116. Specific conditions
apply. This permit may be issued for up to one year at the
specified rate. This is not for utility work.
2) Various Locations - Mobile Food Cart permits are issued
for individual food carts at a monthly rate of $35.
SpeCific conditions apply. This permit may be extended as
necessary.
3) For new overhead utility installation $189 on local
streets, $281 on collectorfarterial streets plus $0.70 per
foot of installation. There will be no disruption charge
for work in any block not exceeding five working days.
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4) For lashing new cable onto existing cable by the same
owner, $189 on local stre�ts, $281 on collector/arterial
streets plus $0.15 per foot.
5) For replacing existing cable with new cable in the same
location vertically and horizontally, $189 on local
streets, $281 on collector/arterial streets plus $0.15 per
foot.
6) For placing or replacing cable in existing conduit where
no digging is necessary, $189 on local streets, $281 on
collectorlarterial streets plus $0.15 per foot.
7) For geoprobes or soil borings for a specific site, $189 on
local streets, $281 on collector/arterial streets plus $15
per hole.
8) For wireless telecommunications devices mounted on
existing poles with a minimum of 12 feet clearance from
the ground, $189 on local streets, $281 on
collectorJarterial streets plus S15 per device.
9) For monitoring wells for a specific site, $189 on local
streets, $281 on collector/arterial streets plus $27 per
month per well.
10) For full block construction, $189 on local streets, $281
on collector/arterial streets plus $39 per day per block
face for sidewalk and parking lane, if any. Use of
traffic lanes calculated according to the Disruption Cost
Basis (traffic count for affected street segments).
11) Dumpster permits $6 per day outside downtown and $12 per
day downtown, plus meter hooding charges.
12) For overweight/oversize transportation permits $29 per
single permit, $139 for annual permit.
13) For placement of benches, chairs, tables, fences and
planters. Permits are issued April 1 thru October 31s` at a
seasonal rate of $53.
*Note: Collector/arterial streets are defined in the City of
Saint Paul Transportation Policy Plan. All other streets
are considered local.
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November 4th, 2009
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STRYKER AVENUE
Saint Paul, Minnesnta
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TELEPNONE FACS4MiLE
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291-1454 292-9220
My wife and I own a building at the intersection of Stryker and
Annapolis. It sits at the North-east corner, on the St. Paul side
of the line that divides West St. Paul and St. Paul proper. For
most of its history the brick building was a neighborhood grocery,
but for 17 years now it has been home to our letterpress printing
and graphic design business.
During the 17 years we have owned it, we have kept 200 lineal feet
of sidewalk clear of snow and ice. We have picked up the trash
that is always being left at the bus stop. We have cleaned
graffiti off the post office box and alerted the newspaper
publishers when their boxes have been abused. And we have been
good neighbors.
But because we are a business, we bear the brunt of the burden for
the maintenance of the streets upon which we are located
It so happens that both Stryker Avenue and Annapolis Street are
Class 2 streets and because of that, as a business, we pay more
than twice the amount that our residential neighbors pay for
Right-of-Way Maintenance.
And, we pay half aqain as much as our neighbors for the Right-of-
Way Maintenance on our alley (even though we are the only building
on the block that does not have a garage).
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Our assessment for 2009 was just shy of 16 hundred dollars.
This is more than a third of what we pay in property taxes for the
building (4,600.00 $) and it is too much.
We are a small, Mom-and-Pop business and the occasional visit by a
client or delivery van is about the extent of the traffic we
generate. On a busy day we may have 4 vehicles visit our building.
Please lower our Right-of Way Maintenance Assessment for 2010 (and
beyond) to a rate that reflects a more equitable distribution of
the costs involved in running a city.
My wife and I don't mind paying our share (or even a bit more),
but we would rather not pay our share and someone else's share
too.
With our best reqards,
Kent and Emily Aldrich
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