RESOLUTION NO. 86-07

 

A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 03-07 TO ADD A NEW FEE ITEM FOR WATERSHED ACTIVITY APPLICATION FEE USE IN THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO

 

Recitals:

 

1. Resolution No. 03-07 was adopted by City Council on the 3rd day of January 2007. By adoption of the Resolution, the 2006 International Code set became part of the City of Grand Junction Code of Ordinances. Each of the adopted codes provided for certain fees and charges to be imposed for inspection, permitting, services and other expenses associated with administration of the codes.

 

2.  The City Council passed the Watershed Protection Ordinance No, 3961 in August, 2006. The Ordinance provides for the authority by the City to require and issue a permit for applicants who wish to perform certain activities within the City’s watershed. The Ordinance and the implementing regulations further authorize the City to assess a fee to cover the costs incurred by the City for the application process and the enforcement of the requested permit.

 

3.   In accordance with the City of Grand Junction’s Code of Ordinances, fees are set by resolution of the City Council.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO:

 

 A new fee item shall be added to the list of charges and fees in Resolution #03-07 for the implementation of a “Watershed Activity Application Fee”. The application fee for a Watershed Activity Permit shall be $250.00. The application fee shall cover the costs incurred by the City for reviewing and processing the application, including the costs of publication, hearing, administration, inspection and enforcement of the Watershed Activity Permit. The Watershed Activity Application Fee shall become part of the fees and charges listed in Resolution 03-07 and applicable in the City of Grand Junction.

 

 Any fees set by prior resolution in conflict with those adopted herein are hereby repealed and all other fees not in conflict or specifically modified herein shall remain in full force and effect.

           

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of June, 2007.

     

             /s/: James J. Doody                    President of the Council      

ATTEST:

/s/: Stephanie Tuin

City Clerk