C4I - Increase Temp Elevator Permit Fees

Committee Referrals - C4 I

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

The Administration desires to amend the City Code to incorporate an increase in the fee for temporary use renewals for elevators, from its current $162 to $2,090 (equal to the temporary use permit fee) and limit the number of renewals to three (3), after the initial temporary use permit is issued.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Under Florida Statutes (“FS“), Elevator Safety Act, Chapter 399, Rule 399.13, the Elevator Safety Division of the City of Miami Beach’s Public Works Department has been delegated the jurisdictional authority over elevators, escalators, moving walks, wheelchair lifts and related equipment Citywide.

Under its current Code, the fee to apply for a temporary use permit is $2,090. This permit allows for an indefinite number of 30-day temporary use renewals for elevators. This is a concern, because it allows elevator companies to avoid and/or extend the elevator‘s required final permit inspection indefinitely.

In order to incentivize property owners and elevator companies to work together to ensure safe and functional elevators, consistent with the Florida Building Code, Public Works is proposing an Ordinance amendment (Attachment A).

This amendment will modify and increase the fee for temporary use renewals for elevators from its current fee of $162 (fee which is increased by approximately 6% every year) to $2,090 (equal to the temporary use permit fee) and limit the number of renewals to three (3), after the initial temporary use permit is issued. After the third renewal, the unit will be removed from service until a final permit inspection is performed and the unit passes; or if extenuating circumstances/conditions at the site justify additional renewals being granted to resolve the issue(s), which is all contingent upon the City’s approval.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT No fiscal impact

CONCLUSION

The Administration desires to amend the City Code to incorporate an increase in the fee for temporary use renewals for elevators, from its current $162 to $2,090 (equal to the temporary use permit fee) and limit the number of renewals to three (3), after the initial temporary use permit is issued.

Applicable Area

Citywide

Department

Public Works

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Condensed Title

Ref: FERC - Increase Fees Charged for Temporary Use Permit Renewal for Elevators. (Dominguez) PW

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