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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.k. Approval of Resolution Amending the Fee Schedule for Photovoltaic Solar System and other Solar Energy Systems EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City Council Meeting: March 15, 2016 AGENDA ITEM: Approval of Resolution Amending the Fee Schedule for Photovoltaic Solar System and other Solar Energy Systems AGENDA SECTION: Consent PREPARED BY: Kim Lindquist, Community Development Director AGENDA NO. 6.k. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution APPROVED BY: ddj RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Approve Resolution Amending the 2016 Schedule of Rates and Fees SUMMARY In anticipation of the solar farm that will be constructed in the community, Building staff reviewed the current fee schedule and found it lacking for solar farms. The current fees would be based upon the value of the solar array along with the structure. This would be much more expensive than intended. The amendment would calculate the cost of the permit based upon the structure alone. We have provided this information to Geronimo who has indicated this proposal is consistent with what they are experiencing elsewhere. Staff believes this is a reasonable approach to the new technology. RECOMMENDATION Motion to approve the resolution. CITY OF ROSEMOUNT DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2016 - A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2016 SCHEDULE OF RATES AND FEES AND SETTING FEES FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR SYSTEM AND OTHER SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the 2016 Schedule of Fees and Rates and recognizes the need to amend certain rates and fees for 2016; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to charge appropriate fees relating to the review and permitting of solar energy systems that may be installed in the community. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rosemount, that it adopts the following fees: Photovoltaic Solar System License $70.00 State Surcharge. Per Exhibit A plus .0005 valuation surcharge. Minimum fee $84.00 plus .0005 valuation surcharge. Note: valuation of all non- energy producing equipment, infrastructure and labor. ADOPTED this 15th day of March, 2016 by the City Council of the City of Rosemount. William H. Droste, Mayor ATTEST: Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk