O-14-24 Approving the FY 2024-2025 Fee Ordinance,i
418 Main Street I Lemont, IL 60439
TO: Village Board Meeting
FROM: Darshana Prakash, Finance
THROUGH: George Schafer, Village Administrator
SUBJECT: An Ordinance Approving the FY 2024-2025 Fee Ordinance
DATE: April 8, 2024
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
As part of the FY 2024-2025 Budget process, staff reviewed all the charges for services and
incorporated them in the Fee Ordinance for Board approval. The Fee Ordinance was
presented to the Board on March 18, 2024 at the Committee of the Whole meeting.
Based on Board's request to recoup actual costs, the following hourly rates for Village
employees that work at Community events were revised :
1. Patrol Officers hourly rate of reimbursement of $69.71 per hour (for non school events).
2. CSO hourly rate of reimbursement of $41.33 per hour includes overtime rate plus taxes
and IMRF.
3. LEMA worker or Director hourly rate of reimbursement of $22.28 per hour includes
average hourly rate plus taxes.
4. Several other changes to permit, electrical, mechanical, plumbing fees, etc.
All the proposed changes to the Fee Ordinance are detailed in the red lined attachment.
ANALYSIS
Consistency with Village Policy
Budget (if applicable)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve the FY 2024-2025 Fee Ordinance
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the FY 2024-2025 Fee Ordinance
ATTACHMENTS
2025 fee ordinance - FINAL - RED LINE USE THIS.pdf
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
ORDINANCE NO. o-w -14
Annual Fee Ordinance
ADOPTED BY THE
PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
THIS 8°i APRIL, 2024
Published in pamphlet form by
Authority of the President and
Board of Trustees of the Village of
Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and
DuPage, Illinois, 811' April 2024
ORDINANCE 0-14-2-0
Annual Fee Ordinance
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Lemont that:
SECTION 1:
Creates an Ordinance establishing fee, charges, rates and regulatory measures for FY 2024-2025.
SECTION 2:
It is intended that the fees, charge, rates and regulatory measures set forth herein will be reviewed
periodically by the President and Board of Trustees. Accordingly, some or all of the provisions of
this Ordinance may be amended from time to time.
SECTION 3: SCHEDULE OF FEES, CHARGES AND RATES.
Delinquent Fees (1.16.020) - the Village shall receive a reimbursement of $25 for returned checks
to the Village of Lemont.
Late Fees - $50 all items 30 days past due unless otherwise noted.
General Business License Fee (5.02.040) —
Home based business conducted within the business owners dwelling $100
0 to 10,000 square feet- $100
10,000 square feet to I acre $300
1 acre to 4.99 acres $500
5 acres to 9.99 acres $1,000
10 acres + $1,500
In the event there is no specific fee for a particular business, the annual fee shall be based upon
the total area utilized for business operations or the area under the control of the business,
excluding, loading docks and parking areas that are incidental to business use.
Tobacco Dealer License Fee (5.06.020 (C)) - $100
Food Service Establishment Inspections Fee (5.08.030) - $280
Solicitation Fee (5.11.050(C)) - $150
Special Event Permit Fee (5.12.010 (C)) -
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inspeetions $50
Speeialral Event Expedited Fee— S250
Special Event Permit $25
Special Event Liquor License $25 per day
Food Delivery Vehicle License Fee (5.12.020 (A)) - $100
Amusement Device License Fee (5.12.030 (C)) —
Amusement Games No. X $100
Pool Tables No. X $100
Jukeboxes No. X $100
Video Games (non -payout) No. x S 100
Junk Dealer License Fee (5.12.040 (A)) - $100
Bed and Breakfast Establishment License Fee (5.12.060 (B)) - $100
Hotel License (5.12.070 (B)) - $100
Solid Waste and Recycling Collection License (5.12.080) - $1,000
Consignment Stores (5.12.090 (D)) - $100
Billable Police Officer Rate (5.12.010 (J))-S$69.71 per hour overtime rate
Other Billable Personal- Actual Cost
Police Range Fee - $100 per day
Police Drug Incinerator Fee - S250
Police Training Room Rental Fee
4 hours - S75
2
8 hours - $150
Police Finger Printing Fees
Fingerprinting Fees to be reworked:
Residents - (up to 2 cards) $10
Any additional card over 2 $ 5
Non-resident — (up to 2 cards) $25
Any additional card over 2 $10
Solicitor/Liquor License - Fingerprinting $50
Contractor License (5.14.040 (A))
All contractors - $100
Filming Permit fee
Application Fee $250
Total or disruptive use (regular operating hours) of a public building - $500
Partial non -disruptive use of a public building - $250
Partial or Total closure of public street or right of way - $250 per hour
On -site "''Police Officer, $60 per hour of --Community Service Officer_ —$30 per
hour
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Lemont Emergency Management Agency (LEMA) Personnel Hem — actual cost
Outdoor Dining/Sidewalk Cafe Application (5.16.040 (G)) - $100
Animal Impound Fee (6.04.240 (E)) - $20 per day
Excessive False Alarms (9.08.030) — Excessive false alarms are now fines
Excessive Calls (9.08.035) — Upon any call producing calls in excess of 15 calls through 19 calls
per a fiscal quarter calls per quarter the fee of $250 per call will be assessed. For
calls in excess of 19 calls pre fiscal quarter the fee of $500 per call shall be assessed.
Vehicle Permit Hang Tags (10.16.045)
Resident Parking Tag Annual permit - $380
Commuter Parking Fees (10.22.020)
Effective January 1, 2022, commuter parking will temporarily suspendi+rg permit parking and
only offer daily commuter parking:
The fee for daily designated parking spaces shall be one dollar and seventy-five cents
($1.75) per day. The payment of such fee shall be paid in advance by depositing said sum
in a designated depository or online using the app.
Vehicle Licenses (10.32.010)
Motorcycles or motor bicycles
$50
Passenger vehicles
$60
Trucks "B" license
$100
Trucks "D" and "F" licenses
$175
Trucks "H" and "J" through "Z"
$200
Buses and motor homes
$75
Antique vehicle
$12
Transfer or replacement licenses
$6
Vehicle License - Senior Citizen Discount (10.32.022)
Passenger vehicles
$30
Trucks "B" license
$50
Motorcycles
$25
Late Fee for Vehicle License — $10 per sticker
Excavation Permit Fee (12.20.040) - $25
Construction of Utility Facilities in the Public Right of Way Aumlication Fee (12.30.040) -All
applications for permits pursuant to this chapter shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount of
$250.
Water for Construction (13.08.050)
Deposits
$150 per meter
$50 per backflow preventor (if necessary)
All deposits are to be paid in full prior to the meter being issued.
Meter Rental Fees
$50 per month
$10 per day
Meter Usage Rates
$60 minimum - 4,000 gallon or less
$15 for each additional 1,000 gallons
Water Rates - (13.08.060)
Effective February 1, 2024, the water service rates will be as follows:
Residential Water Base Fee: $50.13 for 0 to 4,000 gallons
Residential Water Usage Rate:
$8.85 per 1,000 gallons for 4,001 to 18,000 gallons
$12.00 per 1,000 gallons for 18,001 to 36,000 gallons
$16.00 per 1,000 gallons over 36,000 gallons
Commercial Water Base Fee: $52.63 for 0 to 4,000 gallons
Commercial Water Usage Rate: $9.29 per gallon over 4,000 gallons
Base fee for multiple family residences, multiple business buildings, residential business
building will be assessed per residential or business unit.
Water Rates Senior Citizen Discount (13.08.070)
Senior Water Base Fee: $25.06 for 0 to 4,000 gallons
Senior Water Usage Rate:
$4.43 per 1,000 gallons for 4,001 to 18,000 gallons
$12.00 per 1,000 gallons for 18,001 to 36,000 gallons
$16.00 per 1,000 gallons over 36,000 gallons
Water Turn -On Fee (13.08.080) - S50
Sewer Rates (13.09.020)
Residential Sewer Base Fee: $45
Commercial Sewer Base Fee: $50 for 0 to 25,000 gallons
Commercial Sewer Usage Rate: $1.25 per 1,000 gallons over 25,000 gallons
Base fee for multiple family residences, multiple business buildings, residential business
building will be assessed per residential or business unit.
Sewer Rates Senior Citizen Discount (13.09.070) -
Senior Sewer Base Fee: $22.50
Contamination Cleanup Cost- Water Service Reconnection Fee (13.12.050) - $10
Completion Bond (15.00.070) - $1,000 (refundable)
Admin Fee $20 per year
Stop Work Orders (15.00.100) - $200,
Temporary Occupancy Permit (15.00.110) - S500
Violation Fees (15.003601.LO) — Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of this
Chapter shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50) not more than seven hundred fifty dollars
($750) for each offense.
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Building Permit Fees (15.02)
New Single Family, Duplex and Townhouse Building Permit Fees (15.02.010 (a))
Building Permit and Inspection Fee S0.25 per ftZ
(basement and garage included)
Minimum Charge $1,200
New Multifamily/Nonresidential Buildines or additions/renovations to existing structures
(15.02.010(b))
lOuRding Valuation/Construction Cost
$ 0.00 and up to $ 2,499.99
$ 50
$ 2,500.00 and up to $ 3,999.99
$ 75
$ 4,000.00 and up to $ 5,999.99
$ 105
$ 6,000.00 and up to $ 7,999.99
$ 125
$ 8,000.00 and up to$ 9,999.99
$ 155
$ 10,000.00 and up to $ 12,499.99
$ 200
$ 12,500.00 and up to $ 14,999.99
$ 225
$ 15,000.00 and up to $ 17,499.99
$ 250
$ 17,500.00 and up to $ 19,999.99
$ 300
$ 20,000.00 and up to $ 24,999.99
$ 350
$ 25.000.00 and up to $ 29,999.99
$ 400
$ 30,000.00 and up to $ 39,999.99
$ 450
$ 40.000.00 and up to $ 49,999.99
$ 550
$ 50,000,00 and up to $ 74,999.99
$ 750
$ 75,000.00 and up to $ 99,999.99
$ 925
$ 100,000.00 and up to $ 124,999.99
$ 1,150
$ 125.000.00 and up to $ 149,999.99
$ 1,375
$ 150,000.00 and up to $ 174,999.99
$ 1,600
$ 175,000.00 and up to $ 200,000.00
$ 1,800
$ 200,000.00 and up to $ 999,999.99
$1,800 for first $200,000 + $7.50 for each
additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof) above
$200,000
$ 1,000,000.00 and above
$7,750 for first $1,000,000 + $6.25 for each
additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof) above
$1,0005000
Plan Review - In-house (15.02.020(b))
Building (commercial and multifamily)
0 to 60,000 ft'
$-325
60,001 to 80,000
$400
80,001 to 100.000
$510
100,001 to 150.000
$-585
150,001 to 200,000
$-665
Over 200,000 per 10,000 or fraction
thereof
$-5
Mechanical
$0.25 x Building Fee
Electrical
$0.25 x Building Fee
Plumbing
$0.25 x Building Fee
Building (residential),
Single-Family/Townhomes
$375/dwelling unit
Complex Residential
$100
Additional reviews, in excess of 2
$100 each
Remodeling/Additions
$250
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code references, coordination with architects, coordination with structural engineers or
single permit proiects that contain Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing or Structural scopes.
Permits that could apply to this fee include but are not limited to: Garages, Structural
Retaining Walls, Complex Decks, Solar Panel Installation or Repair, Roof Structural
Framing, Large Hardscape Projects, Pavilion/Pergola Structures and Pools.
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Additional Permit Fees (15.02.030)
Construction trailer
$100
Demolition
$250
Driveways
$100
Lawn sprinkler systems
- Less than 75 heads
$60
- Over 75 heads
$30 each additional 50 heads or fraction thereof
Re -roof (residential single-family only)
- Up to 2,000 sq. ft.
$75
- 2,001 to 3,000 sq. ft.
$125
- Over 3,000 sq. ft.
$200
Siding
$,-LS125
Sewer/water repair
$85
Sheds 120 sq. ft. or less
$85
Signs (permanent) Additional fee for electrical
$4-2-52.50/sq. ft. - $50 minimum
connection
Temporary tents
$80
Commercial occupancy permit
$165
Decks
- Up to 200 sq. ft.
$250
- Over 200 sq. ft
$350
Plumbing Fees (15.02.040)
A. New Construction and Renovation.
New single-family, duplex and townhouse buildings
$325
Residential Remodels/Additions (under $10,000)
100
Plumbing permit fees for new construction other than that listed above will be combined with the
building permit fee as figured in Section 15.20.010(B) of this title. This fee will be based on total
construction costs and include all structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, interior and exterior
finishes and normal site preparation.
B. Except as provided above, the permit fees for plumbing work shall be as indicated in the
following schedule:
1. Three 3 fixtures or less
$60
2. Each additional fixture or opening
$6
(Items to be counted as fixtures include, without limitation: water closets,
bidets, lavatories, bathtubs, hot water heaters, showers, kitchen sinks, utility
sinks, drinking fountains, urinals, ejector pits, sump pits, floor drains, and
dishwashing machines).
3. Firesprinkler systems:
100 heads or less
$180
Over 100 heads
+$60/additional
100 heads or fraction thereof
4. Lawnsprinkler systems:
75 sprinkler heads or less
$8560
Over 75 sprinkler heads
+$30/additional
50 heads or fraction thereof
5. Water connection charges to connect to the village water distribution
system shall be as follows:
a. Single-family
$2,500/dwelling unit
b. Duplex. townhome, and multifamily
$2,500 per dwelling
unit
c. Motels, hotels, institutional, commercial and industrial buildings:
Water Service Lines
1 ";
$2,500
1-1/4'; up to and including 2';
$3,000
2-1/2"; up to and including 3";
$4,500
4' ;
$6,000
5";
$7,500
6";
$9,000
81,;
$10,500
10' ; or greater
$12,000
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d. Connection charges shall not be applicable to any current water customer
who may be connected to a water service line rather than directly to the village
waters stem.
e. Water connection charges for any hotel, motels, institutional, commercial
or industrial building shall be waived if all the following conditions apply:
i. The water connection charge is solely related to an upgraded service
connection required for the installation of a firesprinkler system.
ii. The building or structure was constructed prior to January 1, 1998.
iii. A water service connection existed prior to January 1. 1998.
6. Water meters:
a. All meters
Cost plus installation
b. Handling fee
$220
7. Sewer connection char es connect to village sanitary sewersystem):
a. Single-family
$2,500/unit
b. Duplex, townhome, multifamily
$2,500/unit
c. Motels and hotels
$1,000/room
d. Institutional, commercial and industrial buildings to be based on size of
water service lines and its population equivalents (PE). Connection charges
shall be as follows:
Sewer Service Lines
1 ":
$2,500
1- 1 /4' ; up to and including 2";
$4,320
2- 1 /2"; up to and including 3";
$6,480
4"; and over
$9,000 + $240 x PE
e. Connection charges shall not be applicable to any current sewer customer
who may be connected to a sewer service line rather than directly to the
village sanitary sewers stem.
Mechanical Fees (15.02.050)
A Commercial projects will have a permit fee based on the Building Valuation/Construction
Cost table under 15.02.010(b).
B. Except as provided in '' `fir above, the permit fees for all mechanical work shall be
as indicated in the following schedule:
$0.00 and up to $15,000 $50
$15,001 and over $50+$50/$5,000 or fraction thereof
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Electrical Fees (15.02.060)
A. New Construction and Renovation.
New single-family, duplex and townhouse buildings $325
Residential Remodels/Additions under $10 000 100
Electrical permit fees for new construction other than that listed above will be combined
with the building permit fee as figured in Section 15.02.010(B) of this chapter. This fee will be
based on total construction costs and include all structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical,
interior and exterior finishes and normal site preparation.
B. Except as provided above, the permit fees for all electrical work shall be as
indicated in the following schedule:
1. Installations or alterations of electrical services:
0 to 1,000 ampere, 3 or 4 wire
$150
Fees for services in excess of 1,000 amperes shall be computed on the basis
of the rating of the service disconnects installed, prorated according to the
schedule above.
2. New fixtures, sockets, or receptacles
$10/circuit
3. Minimum permit fee
$50
4. For each motor or current -consuming device other
than li htin = fixtures:
One motor or current -consuming device
$10
Each additional motor or current device
$5
5. Signs
$ 1.25/sq. ft. -
minimum $50
Freestanding signs requiring a separate service shall require an additional service permit
based on the fee schedule above.
Grading Review (15.02.070)
• Initial Review - $750
• Additional Reviews- $100 per additional review
Late Fees (15.02.090)
(a) New building construction work started prior to issuance of permit - $1,000
(b) Other construction work started prior to issuance of permit - $100
Inspections (15.00.090 and 15.02.080) - Reinspection Fee - First Reinspection $85; Subsequent
Reinspection - $110
Grease Trap Inspection (15.12.030) - $65
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Outside Auncy Inspection Fees (15.02.120) — Review and fees performed by third party agency
— actual cost plus 20% for administrative processing
Land Use Application Fees (Appendix A of Chapter 17)
ZONING APPROVAL
Annexation $250 per acre, existing zoning lot, existing dwelling unit, or proposed zoning lot or
dwelling unit, whichever is greater. A filing fee of 10% of the total fee, or a minimum of $250,
is payable upon application. The balance is due prior to approval of the final plat of subdivision.
If the territory being annexed will not be subdivided, i.e., there be no application for final plat,
then the balance is due prior to approval of the annexation.
Rezoning Application fees for re -zoning shall be based on total area to be re -zoned as
follows:
< 2 acres $300
2 to <5 acres $500
5 to <10 acres $750
10 to < 20 acres $1,000
20 acres or more $1,250
Variation $250 per variation
Appeal $500
Special Use < 10 acres $500
10 acres or more $750
SUBDIVISION OF LAND
Preliminary
Applications for preliminary plat shall be based on total area of subdivision plus
Plat
the proposed and/or existing number of dwelling units as follows:
< 3 acres $300
3 to <5 acres $600
5 to <10 acres $1,000
10 acres or more $1,200
plus $50 per existing and/or proposed dwelling unit
Final Plat
Applications for final plat shall be based on total area of subdivision plus the
proposed and/or existing number of dwelling units as follows:
< 3 acres $300
3 to <5 acres $600
5 to <1 0 acres $1,000
10 acres or more $1,200
plus $25 per existing and/or proposed dwelling unit
Other Plats
Applications for all other plats will be $500 per plat
PUDs
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Planned unit development fees, upon application, shall be the total of all applicable fees for:
annexation, rezoning, special use, and preliminary plat. Additionally, final plat fees shall be
aid upon application for final plat approval.
ESCROW ACCOUNT
Escrow accounts shall be established with the Village for the following land use applications
and in the following amounts:
Rezoning $400
Zoning Variation $400
Special Use $400
Subdivision $750
Annexation $750
PUDs $2,000
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FEES ,
Site development permit fees are based on the type of development: single-family residential,
residential subdivision, or commercial, as indicated below.
Single -lot residential development
Fee is based on acreage of disturbed area as follows:
Less than 0.5 acres
$200
0.5 acres and less than 2.0 acres
$500
More than 2.0 acres, then fee is:
$700
Residential Subdivisions Fee is based on the following formula:
ACRES x $100 + ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE x 0.05
Non -Residential Development Fee is based on the following formula:
(ACRES x $750) + (ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE x 0.025)
Where "ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE" = the total estimated cost of all on -site public
improvements to be installed or constructed.
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SECTION 4: Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage, approval and publication in the manner provided by law. Each provision of this
Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect unless otherwise expressly provided or expressly
amended by subsequent ordinance, in which case the amended provision shall be immediately
effective.
SECTION 5: Repealer: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith shall
be and the same are hereby repealed.
The Village Clerk of the Village of Lemont shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance
and cause the same to be published in pamphlet form.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL, AND DUPAGE,
ILLINOIS, on this 8th day of APRIL 2024.
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS
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Janelle Kittridge
Dave Maher
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Ken McClafferty
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Kevin Shaughnessy
Rick Sniegowski
Ron Stapleton
JOHN EGUPSKZ
President
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Village Clerk
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