Bill 06-16 Increase fees for code services related to demolition and nuisance abatement

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RESOLUTION NO. 68-2015 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADJUSTING THE FEES FOR SERVICES RELATED TO SECURING AND DEMOLISHING STRUCTURES PURSUANT TO THE INDIANA UNSAFE BUILDING LAW, INDIANA CODE 36 -7 -9 AND SOUTH SEND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 8, SECTIONS 37 AND 37.1 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works is the Board with control over the Department of Code Enforcement for purposes of setting performance bonds and processing expenses provided under the Unsafe Building Law, and has the responsibility for fixing the average processing expenses and a schedule of performance bonds as provided in the Unsafe Building Law, Indiana Code 36 -7 -9 -1 et seq.; and South Bend Municipal Code Chapter 6, Article 8; and WHEREAS, the Department of Code Enforcement or an entity acting on its behalf may; after giving notice to the owner, enter onto and secure properly at the owner's expense, pursuant to South Bend Municipal Code Chapter 6, Article 8 and the Unsafe Building Law; and WHEREAS, the Department of Code Enforcement or an entity acting on its behalf may, pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Unsafe Building Law and after giving notice to the owner, remove structures from unsafe premises at the owner's expense; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has the expertise to determine the costs of securing and removing structures upon unsafe premises, including the cost of providing notice, use of equipment and labor, and administrative costs; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works determines that the fees imposed for securing and removing structures should be adjusted from the 2008 schedule to reflect the current cost the City of South Bend incurs providing such services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: Section I. The Board of Public Works hereby sets forth administrative and service fees related to securing and removing structures upon unsafe premises pursuant to the Unsafe Building Law and South Bend Municipal Code Chapter 6, Article 8. Section II. The following fees reflect the average expenses which are incurred by the Department of Code Enforcement in processing orders for demolition of structures, and shall be charged in addition to the costs of the demolition contractor for each demolition order issued: Inspections — average of 8 $203.00 Legal notices, recording fees $113.00 Title search $ 27.00 Forms, letters, postage $100.00 Supplies $ 8.00 Legal services and hearing officer $200.00 Clerical staff $ 76.00 Management staff $200.00 Technology and software $ 10.00