03 25 25 Notice of Intent for Proposed Citywide Fee Schedule

CITY OF TOLLESON 
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ESTABLISH NEW CITYWIDE FEES 
IN ACCORDANCE WITH A.R.S. § 9-499.15 
 
The City of Tolleson hereby announces its intent to establish new fees, as outlined in the 
proposed Citywide Fee Schedule, pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-499.15. 
 
Details regarding the proposed fees, along with supporting reports and data, are available for 
public review on the City’s website at www.tolleson.az.gov (under "Public Notices") or in person 
at the Tolleson Civic Center, located at 9055 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Arizona 85353. 
 
The new fees will be considered by the Mayor and City Council during the Regular Council 
Meeting scheduled for March 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Tolleson 
Civic Center, 9055 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Arizona 85353, and will also be accessible via 
Zoom Webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/w/84069679194 or by phone at 1-253-215-8782 
(Meeting ID: 840 6967 9194). 
 
A public hearing will take place during the meeting, providing an opportunity for community 
members to offer their input on the proposed fees. 
 
Published in the Arizona Republic on February 28, 2025. 
Posted on the City’s website on January 17, 2025.

DEPARTMENT
FEE
AMOUNT
UNIT OF MEASURE
CITY CLERK
Public Records Requests
Cassettes, CDs, DVDs, and 
Videotapes
$10.00 
Per Item
Public Record Hard Copying
$5.00 
Per Request (up to 20 
pages)
Archived Records Copying (older 
than 3 years)
$20.00 
Per Request (up to 20 
pages)
Copying of Additional Pages 
$0.20 
Per Page (after 20 pages)
CDs
$10.00 
Per CD
Equipment and Personnel
$35.30 for producing copies of 
the records or for converting the 
records into read-only
electronic format, but not for the 
cost of searching records.
Per Hour (after the first 
hour)
Digital Records 
Free
CITY COURT
Arrest Warrant Processing
$50.00 
Per Warrant
Case Default Fee (Warrants & 
Suspension)
$50.00 
Per Case
Certified Copies
$17.00 
Per Record
Compliance Monitoring
N/A
Per Case
Copy of Hearing/CD
$17.00 
Per Case
Deferred Prosecution
TBD by Prosecutor/State
Per Case
Diversion Program
$25.00 
Per Case
Driver's License Suspension
$15.00 
Per Case (Fee no longer 
imposed after September 
2022)
Indigent Administrative 
Assessment (Determined by the 
Judge based on financial affidavit)
$0.00 
Per Charge
Jury Cancellation
N/A
Per Case
Municipal Court Enhancement
$5.00 
Per Case (included in 
court fine)
Probation Program
$0.00 
Per Case
Public Defender (Determined by 
the Judge based on financial 
affidavit)
TBD by Judge
Per Case
Research Fee
$17.00 
Per Search
                                         Fees are separated by service area to facilitate the identification of a particular fee within the document. 
However, fees as adopted on this schedule may be assessed citywide.
CITYWIDE FEE SCHEDULE
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Administrative Fee
$20.00 
Per Case
Prosecution Fee
$10.00;  $35.00 for violation of 
A.R.S. Title 28, Chpt 4; or TBD by 
Judge
Per Citation
Order to Show Cause
$50.00 
Per Order
Abstract Fee
$10.00 
Per Request
Community Service Monitoring
$10.00 
Per Case
DEVELOPMENT 
SERVICES
Building Permits (based on 
project valuation)
$0.00 to $500.00
$24.00 
Flat
$501.00 to $2,000.00
$24.00 for the first $501.00 of 
Value plus $3.00 for each 
$100.00, or fraction thereof , to 
and including $2,000.00
Increment
$2,001.00 to $40,000.00
$69.00 for the first $2,001.00 plus 
$11.00 for each additional 
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to 
and including $40,000.00
Increment
$40,001.00 to $100,000.00
$487.00 for the rest $40,001.00 
plus $9.00 for each additional 
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof to 
and including $100,000.00
Increment
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$1,027.00 for the first 
$100,001.00 plus $7.00 for each 
additional $1,000.00 or fraction 
thereof to and including 
$500,000.00
Increment
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00
$3,827.00 for the first 
$500,001.00 plus $5.00 for each 
additional $1,000.00 or fraction 
thereof to and including 
$1,000,000.00
Increment
Over $1,000,000.00
$6,327.00 for the first 
$1,000,001.00 plus $3.00 for each 
additional $1,000.00 or fraction 
thereof
Increment
Building Plan Review Fee
65% of Building Permit Fee
Flat
Afterhours Inspections
$70.50 
Per Hour (4-hour 
minimum)
New Certificate of Occupancy
$47.00 
Flat
Reinstitute Electrical Service
$47.00 
Flat
Planning and Zoning 
Variance
$250.00 + $200.00
Per Page
Use Permit
$300.00 + $200.00
Per Page
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
$600.00 + $300.00
Per Page
Zoning Change
$1,500.00 + $350.00
Per Page
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Preliminary Plat/Final Plat/MLD
$1,500.00 + $200.00
Per Page
Site Plan (Single Family)
$750.00 + $350.00
Per Page
Site Plan (Residential Other)
$1,200.00 + $450.00
Per Page
Site Plan (Commercial & 
Industrial)
$2,000.00 + $600.00
Per Page
Zoning Permit (Fence)
$47.00 
Flat
Zoning Verification Letter
$100.00 
Per Letter
Appeal
$200.00 
Per Case
Business Licenses
Business License
$60.00 
Annually
Amusement Device/Gaming 
Centers (1-5 machines)
$60.00 + $50.00 per machine
Annually
Gaming Centers (6 or more 
machines)
$60.00 + $350.00 per machine
Annually
Carnival Company
$100.00 
Per Day
Circus (Seating 3,000 or less)
$150.00 
Per Day
Circus (Seating 4,000 or less)
$175.00 
Per Day
Circus (Seating 5,000 or less)
$200.00 
Per Day
Circus (Seating over 5,000)
$250.00 
Per Day
Construction Contractor
$60.00 
Annually
Distributor of Handbills
$5.00 (up to $25.00 maximum)
Per Day
Licensed Liquor Sales: 
Distiller/Brewer/Winery
$300.00 
Annually
On-sale Retailer (Spirituous 
Liquor)
$400.00 
Annually
On-sale Retailer (Wine and Beer)
$240.00 
Annually
On-sale Retailer (Beer)
$160.00 
Annually
Off-sale Retailer (Spirituous 
Liquor)
$300.00 
Annually
Off-sale Retailer (Wine and Beer)
$160.00 
Annually
Off-sale Retailer (Beer)
$120.00 
Annually
Club
$300.00 
Annually
Hotel-Motel (Spirituous Liquor)
$300.00 
Annually
Restaurant (Spirituous Liquor)
$300.00 
Annually
Massage Parlors/Businesses 
employing Licensed Massage 
Therapists
$60.00 
Annually
Movie Theaters (showing 
obscene/X-rated films)
$200.00 
Per Day
Palmistry/Fortune Telling
$200.00 
Per Month
Salespersons/Canvassers without 
a Fixed Business
$120.00 
Annually
Street Merchant or Fakir
$35.00 
Per Day
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Street Stands or Sales
$35.00 
Per Day
Street Ballyhoos
$35.00 
Per Day
Sexually-oriented Business
$500.00 + $500.00
Per Application + Annually
Adult Service Provider Permit
$100.00 
Per Application   
Sexually-oriented Business 
Manager Permit
$150.00 
Per Application
Adult Book Store
$500.00 + $500.00
Per Application + Annually
Escort
$85.00 
Annually
Escort Service Bureau
$195.00 +$50.00
Per application + Annually
Special Permit Fee
Auction House
$3,000.00 
Annually
Pawnshop 
$3,000.00 
Annually
Secondhand Dealer
$3,000.00 
Annually
Junk Dealer
$3,000.00 
Annually
Junk Collectors
$3,000.00 
Annually
Dealer of Precious Items
$3,000.00 
Annually
Transaction Convenience Fees
Credit Card 
3.25%
Per Transaction
Echeck 
$1.05 
Per Transaction
Engineering Permits (based on 
civil project valuation)
$0.00 to $500.00
$24.00 
Flat
$501.00 to $2,000.00
$24.00 for the first $501.00 of 
Value plus $3.00 for each 
$100.00, or fraction thereof, to 
and including $2,000.00
Increment
$2,001.00 to $40,000.00
$69.00 for the first $2,001.00 plus 
$11.00 for each additional 
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to 
and including $40,000.00
Increment
$40,001.00 to $100,000.00
$487.00 for the rest $40,001.00 
plus $9.00 for each additional 
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to 
and including $100,000.00
Increment
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$1,027.00 for the first 
$100,001.00 plus $7.00 for each 
additional $1,000.00 or fraction 
thereof, to and including 
$500,000.00
Increment
$500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00
$3,827.00 for the first 
$500,001.00 plus $5.00 for each 
additional $1,000.00 or fraction 
thereof, to and including 
$1,000,000.00
Increment
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Over $1,000,000.00
$6,327.00 for the first 
$1,000,001.00 plus $3.00 for each 
additional $1,000.00 or fraction 
thereof
Increment
Engineering Plan Review Fee
65% of Civil Permit Fee
Flat
Engineering
Commercial
Permit application requires a non-
refundable deposit due at 
submittal - For Commercial Only 
$200.00
Per Submittal 
Plan Review 
$300.00
Per Sheet 
Report Review 
$600.00
Each 
At Risk Grading/Drainage Permit
Actual Grading/Drainage Permit
Each 
Haul Permit
$300.00
Each 
Minor Land Division
$600.00
Per Request
Permit
3.5% of Construction Cost
Each 
Revision to Approved Plan
$300.00
Per Sheet
Revision to Approved Report
$600.00
Per Report
Re-Inspection Fee (after 2 
failures)
$150.00
Each
Permit Extension
10% of Permit Fee
Per Request
Permit Reactivation of Expired 
Permit
50% of Permit Fee
Per Request
Residential
Application Review 
$25.00
Each 
Permit
$50.00
Each 
Pavement Less Than 3 Years Old:
Less than 5 Square Yard 
$330.00
Per Square Yard
5 to 100 Square Yard
$1,650.00 + $18.00
Per Square Yard Over 5
Greater than 100 Square Yard
$3,360.00 + $14.00
Per Square Yard Over 100
Pavement 3-10 Years Old:
Less than 5 Square Yard 
$165.00
Per Square Yard
5 to 100 Square Yard
$825.00 + $9.00
Per Square Yard Over 5
Greater than 100 Square Yard
$1,680.00 + $7.00
Per Square Yard Over 100
Temporary Traffic Control
Minimum - No Restrictions 
Planned*
$50.00
Each
Roadway Restriction*
$75.00
Per Day
Left Turn Prohibition - Signalized 
Intersection*
$50.00
Per Day/Direction
Bike Lane / Alley / Sidewalk 
Closure*
$20.00
Per Day
Collector Road Closure*
$1,000.00
Per Day
Arterial Road Closure*
$2,500.00
Per Day
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TCP Extension
$50.00
Each
"No Parking" Sign Installation
Actual cost of contractual labor 
and materials plus an additional 
15% administrative fee
Per Request
Work Started without Permits
Double Permit Fee
Each
Afterhours Inspections
$70.50 
Per Hour (4-hour 
minimum)
EMERGENCY 
PREPAREDNESS
No Fees
N/A
N/A
EMPLOYEE 
RESOURCES
No Fees
N/A
N/A
FIELD 
OPERATIONS
Sanitation
Sanitation Monthly Fee: All 
Residential Customers (90-Gallon 
Container)
Basic Service (1 Trash and 1 
Recycling Container)
$15.00 
Per Month
Each Additional Container
$7.50 
Per Month
Sanitation Monthly Fee: All Non-
Residential Customers (90-Gallon 
Container)
First Container
$30.00 
Per Month
Each Additional Container
$30.00 
Per Month
Sanitation Monthly Fee: All Non-
Residential Customers (300-
Gallon Container) or 2-4 yard 
container
First Container
$90.00 
Per Month
Each Additional Container
$90.00 
Per Month
Non-residential rate is for 2 
weekly pickups.  1 pickup per 
week is 1/2 the rate.
FINANCE
Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) Fee 
(Returned Checks)
$24.00 
Flat
Penalty on Delinquent Balances
1.50%
Per Month
Finance Charge on Delinquent 
Balances
1.50%
Per Month
FIRE
Annual Fire Inspections
No charge
*Includes Plan Review / Fees are Non-Refundable
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Annual Fire Reinspection: 2nd 
and 3rd (violations NOT cleared)
$50.00
Per Reinspection
Annual Fire Reinspection: 4th  
and on  (violations NOT cleared)
$250.00
Per Violation (Up to 
$2,500 per violation)
Violation of the Fire Code
$250.00
Per Violation (Up to 
$2,500 per violation)
Fireworks /Public Events
Consumer Fireworks Retail Sales
$400.00
Per Permit
Pyrotechnics before a proximate 
audience
$150.00
Per Permit
Flame Effects before a proximate 
audience
$75.00
Per Permit
Membrane Structures and Tents 
(per Chapter 31)
$125.00
Per Event 
Carnivals and Fairs 105.6.4
$75.00
Per Inspection
Annual Operational Permits
Annual Operational Permit 
authorized International Fire 
Code 105.1.6
$100.00
Annual
Operating without a permit 
(Applies to all permits)                      
300% of permit fee
Temporary Operational Permit 
authorized International Fire 
Code 105.6
$250.00
Per Permit
Stop Work Order
$500.00
Per Incident
Public Safety Radio Amplification 
System - New
$300.00
Per Permit
Public Safety Radio Amplification 
System - Modification
$150.00
Per Permit
Compliance Engine Fire 
Suppression report
$15.00
Per report
Fire Access Gates, Knox Box, Knox 
Locks, Knox Key Switch or 
Opticom
$100.00
Per report
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems 
and Fire Alarms
Automatic Fire Sprinkler System - 
New Installation 
$400.00
Per Permit
Automatic Fire Sprinkler System - 
Modification
$100.00
Per Permit
Fire Alarm Systems - New 
Manual/Automatic System Install
$300.00
Per Permit
Fire Alarm System - Modification
$100.00
Per Permit
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Alarm System - Non-Compliance
$75.00
Per Incident
False activation of an alarm 
within 12-month period: 1st - 2nd 
N/A
False/Nuisance Alarms - Third and 
subsequent occurrences
$425.00
Per Event 
Hazardous Materials 
Hazardous Materials Operations  
Permit 
$300.00
Annual
(a) More than 550 pounds of 
materials on site, annual fee
$400.00
Annual
(b) HAZMAT materials 
management plan required; 
annual fee
$100.00
Annual
Hazardous Materials Inventory 
Assessment Fee
$100.00
Annual
Abandon, remove, place out-of-
service or modify a Storage when 
hazardous materials are in use or 
stored in excess of the exempt 
area (Example: Ammonia)
$250.00
Per Permit
Battery System - New Installation
$200.00
Per Permit
Battery System - Modification
$100.00
Per Permit
Capacitor Energy Storage Systems 
- New
$200.00
Per Permit
Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems 
- New installation
$200.00
Per Permit
Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems 
- Modification
$100.00
Per Permit
Capacitor Energy Storage Systems 
- Modification
$100.00
Per Permit
Special Hazard Stop Work 
violation
$2,500.00
Per Incident
Other
Lock Box Residential Device and 
Installation
$85.00
Per Box
Education and Training 
Instructor Fee (required for all 
classes/training)
$80.00
Per Hour
CPR/AED Digital Certification Card 
with Access to Digital Book
(6 Student Minimum)
$30.00
Materials per student
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CPR/AED First Aid Digital 
Certification Card with Access to 
Digital Book (6 student Minimum)
$50.00
Materials per student
Fire-Staffing
After-hour inspection/Prevention 
standby (Firewatch)  (2  hours 
minimum)
$150.00
Per Hour
Fire-Staffing
$80.00
Per Hour
Fire Operations
Engine Company/Ladder Tender
$500.00
Per Hour
Ladder Company
$600.00
Per Hour
Command Vehicle
$250.00
Per Hour
Brush Truck/Support Truck
$230.00
Per Hour
Staff Vehicle
$150.00
Per Hour
All Other Permits Not Listed, but 
Included in the Fire Code
$40.00
GOVERNMENT 
AFFAIRS
No Fees
N/A
N/A
HUMAN SERVICES
No Fees
N/A
N/A
INFORMATION 
TECHNOLOGY
No Fees
N/A
N/A
LIBRARY
Passports
Passport Processing Fee
$35.00 
Per Application 
Passport Picture Fee
$10.00 
Per Applicant 
PARKS AND 
RECREATION
Facility Rental Fees 
Facility Rental Fee - Residents
$0.03 per square foot 
Per Hour
Facility Rental Fee - Non-
Residents
$0.05 per square foot 
Per Hour
Facility Rental Fee - Organizations
$0.05 per square foot 
Per Hour
Facility Rental Fee - Government 
Agency 
No Charge
No Charge
Staffing Fee (Required beginning 
at 5 P.M.)
$40.00 (Previously $30)
Per Hour (2 Hour 
Mininum)
Techonology Support Fee 
(Required beginning at 5 P.M.)
$50
Per Hour
Fee Structure: All fire fees listed are flat fees unless otherwise indicated.
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AV Equipment Fee (Required 
beginning at 5 P.M.)
$40
Per Hour
Review and Permit Fees for 
Special Events
Review Fee
$75.00 
Per Event
Class 1 Permit
$25.00; additional $25.00 
expedited fee if submitted less 
than 5 days before the event
Flat
Class 2 Permit
$50.00; additional $50.00 
expedited fee if submitted less 
than 5 days before the event
Flat
Class 3 Permit
$175.00; additional $150.00 
expedited fee if submitted less 
than 30 days before the event
Flat
Main Streets (Van Buren Street)
$500 + parking with sidewalk 
open; $500.00 downtown Van 
Buren directly in front of the 
business property lines with 
written consent of business 
affected by closure is required; 
$250.00 for each additional 
business affected by closure; 
written consent of each business 
is required
Flat
Local Streets
$250.00 up to first ¼ mile 
(includes both directions, street + 
parking with sidewalk open) for 
events that are free and open to 
the public with unrestricted 
access; $175.00 each additional ¼ 
mile
Flat
Clean Up Deposit
250.00
Flat
Use of City Restrooms (If portable 
restrooms not provided)
250.00
Flat
Veterans Park Ramada 
Reservations
Ramada 1 (Residents and Non-
Profit Organizations - 35 max)
FREE
Flat
Ramada 1 (Non-Residents - 35 
max)
$15.00 
Flat
Ramada 2 (Residents and Non-
Profit Organizations - 35 max)
FREE
Flat
Ramada 2 (Non-Residents - 35 
max)
$15.00 
Flat
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Ramada 3 (Residents and Non-
Profit Organizations - 65 max)
$20.00 
Flat
Ramada 3 (Non-Residents  - 65 
max)
$30.00 
Flat
Ramada 4 (Residents and Non-
Profit Organizations - 65 max)
$20.00 
Flat
Ramada 4 (Non-Residents  - 65 
max)
$30.00 
Flat
Class 1 Beer Permit (Residents 
and Non-Profit Organizations - 15 
max)
$10.00 
Flat
Class 1 Beer Permit (Non-
Residents  - 15 max)
$20.00 
Flat
Class 2 Beer Permit (Residents 
and Non-Profit Organizations - 35 
max)
$20.00 
Flat
Class 2 Beer Permit  Non-
Residents - 35 max)
$35.00 
Flat
Veterans Park Ball Fields
Baseball/Softball Fields 
(Residents and Non-Profit 
Organizations)
$3.00 
Per Hour
Baseball/Softball Fields (Non-
Residents)
$6.00 
Per Hour
Baseball/Softball Field Lights 
(Residents and Non-Profit 
Organizations)
$6.00 
Per Hour
Baseball/Softball Field Lights (Non-
Residents)
N/A
N/A
Veterans Park Special Events 
Rental Fees
Park Festival Area (Non-Profit) - 6 
hour maximum, stage and 
vending structures included)
$400.00 
Flat
Park Festival Area (Resident) - 6 
hour maximum, stage and 
vending structures included)
$500.00 
Flat
Park Festival Area (Non-Resident) 
- 6 hour maximum, stage and 
vending structures included)
$800.00 
Flat
Exclusive Park Use (Non-Profit)
$5,000.00 
Flat
Exclusive Park Use (Resident)
$3,000.00 
Flat
Exclusive Park Use (Non-
Resident)
$7,000.00 
Flat
Vending Booth Set-Up (both 
sides)
$300.00 
Flat
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Vending Booth and Stage Set-Up 
$600.00 
Flat
Vending Booth Set-Up (one side)
$150.00 
Flat
Special Use Event Liquor Permit
$300.00 
Flat
Police Services
$55.00 (per officer as 
determined)
Per Hour (3 hour 
minimum)
Fire/EMS Services
$45.00 (per staff, minimum of 2)
Per Hour (4 hour 
minimum)
Tent/Canopy Permit (tents above 
400 sq. ft. & canopies above 900 
sq ft)
$47.00/tent
Flat
Business License (Fixed business)
$60.00 
Annually
Business License (No fixed 
business)
$120.00 
Annually
Date Hold Deposit
$100.00 (Due with Special Event 
Application
Flat
Damage/Cleaning Deposit
$500.00 (Due upon approval of 
event)
Flat
Traffic Operations
Use an approved City vendor
Barricades
Use an approved City vendor
Trash Container Drop Off/Pick Up
Proposal to Field Operations
Park Maintenance 
Determined on an individual 
event basis
Inspection Fees
A separate Fire Department 
Permit may be required
Paseo de Luces Grass Area
Not available as a rental, only 
public use
McNeal Park
Not available as a rental, only 
public use
POLICE
Reports
DVD
$15.00 (4.7 GB limit)
Per DVD
Email
$10.00 (5 MB limit)
Per Email
Fax
$10.00 (20-page limit)
Per Fax
Flash Drive
$20.00 (16 GB limit)
Per Flash Drive
Paper Copies (First 9 pages)
$10.00 
Per Copy
Paper Copies (Additional pages)
$0.10 
Per Additional Page
Videos 
Videos (First 30 minutes)
$20.00 
Per 30 Minutes
Videos (Each additional 30 
minutes)
$20.00 
Per 30 Minutes
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DVD
$15.00 (4.7 GB limit)
Per DVD
Email
$10.00 (5 MB limit)
Per Email
Flash Drive 
$20.00 (16 GB limit)
Per Flash Drive
Animal Control
Pound Fee
$0 
Per Animal
UTILITIES 
Sewer
Sewer Charges (Residential)
Base Fee
$10.00 
Flat
Sewer Charges (Government, 
Commercial, & Industrial)
Residential Water Deposit
120.00
Per Acct
Government, Commercial, and 
Industrial Water Deposit 
150.00
Per Acct
Water Service Turn on-off
20.00
Per Request
Base Fee
$8.00 
Flat
Cost per thousand gallons used
$1.25 
Per 1,000 Gallons
Water (2)
Basic Charge (All Customers)
$16.35 
Per Month
Minimum Water Charges 
(Residential) (1)(2)(4)
$15.27 
Per Month
Minimum Water Charges 
(Commercial & Governmental)
$17.97 
Per Month
Minimum Water Charges 
(Industrial) (5)
41.70
Per Month
Volume Charges (Residential - 
First 3,000 gallons)(2)
Monthly Minimum Charge
Flat
Volume Charges (Residential - 
Next 7,000 gallons)
$4.41 
Per 1,000 Gallons
Volume Charges (Residential - 
Next 20,000 gallons)
$4.66 
Per 1,000 Gallons
Volume Charges (Residential - 
Over 30,000 gallons)
$5.12 
Per 1,000 Gallons
Volume Charges (Multifamily - 
First 3,000 gallons)
Monthly Minimum Charge
Flat
Volume Charges (Multifamily - 
Next 7,000 gallons)
$4.99 
Per 1,000 Gallons
Volume Charges (Multifamily - 
Next 20,000 gallons)
$4.99 
Per 1,000 Gallons
Volume Charges (Multifamily - 
Over 30,000 gallons)
$4.99 
Per 1,000 Gallons
Volume Charges (Commercial & 
Government - First 3,000 gallons)
Monthly Minimum Charge
Flat
Volume Charges (Commercial & 
Government - Next 7,000 gallons)
$4.99 
Per 1,000 Gallons
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Volume Charges (Commercial & 
Government - Next 20,000 
gallons)
$4.99 
Per 1,000 Gallons
Volume Charges (Commercial & 
Government - Over 30,000 
gallons)
$4.99 
Per 1,000 Gallons
Volume Charges (Industrial - First 
3,000 gallons)
Monthly Minimum Charge
Flat
Volume Charges (Industrial - Over 
3,000 gallons) (3)
$6.37 
Per 1,000 Gallons
Fee for Disconnection from 
Service for Delinquency
$40.00 
Flat
(1) Includes 1st 3,000 gallons
(2) Outside City service area 1.3X 
rate
(3) All usage after 3,000 gal.
(4) Includes multi family and 
residential trailer
(5) Includes construction water
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JUSTIFICATION REPORT FOR CITY OF TOLLESON FEE SCHEDULE 
 
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT 
 
Engineering Fees: 
Civil Engineering Fees can be divided into three categories including permit and inspections, plan 
review, and miscellaneous fees. Permit fees finance the cost of the inspections required. These 
may be a flat fee or based on quantities per unit of measure. Plan review fees finance the review 
of plans to determine compliance with applicable codes and ordinances. Plan review fees are 
based on various units of measure as outlined on the following pages. Plan review fees are 
assessed on the date the application has passed prescreen and is accepted for substantive 
department review unless otherwise specified. Miscellaneous fees are those fees that do not fall 
under any other construction or review activity.  Fees shall be reviewed regularly to ensure they 
are aligned with the cost of providing the service.   
 
Currently, the City of Tolleson is charging engineering review fees as a percentage of the overall 
project permit cost based on the Building Valuation Table. This calculation does not always 
account for the complexity of the review and is not easily identifiable in the preliminary stages of 
the project. On smaller projects with lower civil impacts, the fee could be too small. Another 
challenge is generating a project cost before the design has begun. This has caused various 
projects to have delayed civil review start times. Under the new system, fees will be calculated 
based on the sheet count or report number. This calculation will be simple for staff or 
development teams. This will simplify the engineering review process.   
 
There are a couple fees being introduced which have not been covered in the past.  Traffic Control 
permits are not currently charged for.  Contractors have pulled no fee permits but proposed fee 
will allow the City to charge for traffic control permits.  There are various staff support items that 
are not being accounted for but would be covered by the fee including traffic signal coordination, 
plan review and other coordination items. 
 
Another fee being introduced is pavement restoration fees. Most municipalities have fees 
associated with cutting asphalt within the first 10 years of placement. Since cutting asphalt can 
affect the pavement lifecycle, these fees are used to help with early rehab.  The fees are reduced 
in years 3-10 due to the lessening effect as the pavement ages. The first 3 years have been found 
critical to a longer life cycle.  Fees shall cover the cost of providing service. 
 
Online Credit Card and Electronic Check Processing Fees: 
Development Services does not currently accept credit card payments online. The cities online 
payment processor charges the City of Tolleson an amount for each transaction processed. 
Currently, Development Services does not allow credit card payments and is covering the cost of 
the fee charged by the processor for electronic check payments. By adopting these fees, 
Development Services will be able to accept credit card payments and pass the processing fee 
onto the customer. The processing transaction fee for credit cards is 3.25% and $1.05 for 
electronic checks. This will add the convenience of online credit card payments for our customers

and cover the costs incurred by the City of Tolleson for each transaction. Fees shall cover the 
transaction costs incurred by the City of Tolleson.  
 
Zoning Verification Letter Fee: 
Development Services does not currently have means to charge clients for this service. 
Development Services staff spend an inordinate amount of time researching the properties 
history and compiling this information into a letter formatting the properties history from a zoning 
perspective.  
 
Currently, Development Services does not charge clients for the time it takes staff to research and 
compile the zoning history on a property. Nearly all other cities in the valley charge a fee for this 
service. By adopting this fee, it will allow Development Services to cover the cost of the staff time 
utilized to provide the service. Development Services has set this fee at $100, which is right in line 
with what neighboring cities are charging. 
 
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
 
Each fee aligns with the goal of ensuring public safety, compliance with fire safety standards, and 
recovery of operational costs. Justifications reference the National Fire Protection Association 
(NFPA) standards, International Fire Code (IFC), and other industry guidelines. 
 
Annual Fire Inspections 
Fee: Variable 
Justification: Annual inspections are required to ensure compliance with fire safety codes, as 
mandated by the IFC and NFPA 1 Fire Code. The fee for reinspection beyond the initial visit covers 
administrative costs, travel, and personnel time. This encourages property owners to resolve 
violations promptly, improving overall safety. 
 
Fireworks/Public Events 
Fee: Variable 
Justification: Fireworks displays and public events require detailed safety assessments and 
compliance checks. These fees ensure resources are available to review safety plans, conduct 
inspections, and enforce NFPA 1123 and IFC 105.6.14 standards, which govern fireworks and open 
flames. 
 
Annual Operational Permits 
Fee: Variable 
Justification: Annual operational permits ensure that activities or conditions posing potential fire 
hazards are monitored and regulated. The fees recover costs for plan reviews, site inspections, 
and administrative processes, as outlined in IFC Chapter 1. 
 
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems and Fire Alarms 
Fee: Variable 
Justification: Fees associated with fire sprinkler systems and fire alarms cover plan reviews,

testing, and inspections to ensure compliance with NFPA 13 (sprinkler systems) and NFPA 72 (fire 
alarms). These systems play a critical role in fire suppression and early detection, protecting lives 
and property. 
 
Hazardous Materials 
Fee: Variable (e.g., $300 for operations permits, $100 for inventory assessment) 
Justification: Hazardous materials fees fund the oversight of materials that pose significant risks 
to public safety and the environment. Inspections and permits ensure compliance with NFPA 400 
and IFC Chapter 50, which regulate storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous substances. 
 
Lock Box Residential Device and Installation 
Fee: $85 per box 
Justification: Lock boxes provide secure and rapid access to residential properties for first 
responders. The fee covers device procurement, installation, and maintenance, aligning with IFC 
506, which mandates such access for emergency response. 
 
Education and Training 
Fee: Variable 
Justification: Education and training fees support programs aimed at improving public awareness 
and preparedness for fire safety. These initiatives include fire drills, emergency planning, and 
certifications, complying with NFPA 1451, which advocates for public fire safety education. 
 
Fire-Staffing 
Fee: Variable 
Justification: Fire-staffing fees ensure adequate personnel are available for events, construction 
projects, and other activities requiring fire department oversight. This aligns with IFC Chapter 1 
and NFPA 1710, which set minimum staffing levels for fire operations. 
 
Fire Operations 
Fee: Variable 
Justification: Fire operations fees recover costs associated with emergency response, fire 
suppression, and specialized services. These fees ensure readiness and compliance with NFPA 
1500, which mandates safe and effective fire department operations. 
 
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT  
 
Passports: 
The $35 fee to process passports is a mandated charge set by the federal government to cover 
the costs associated with the submission and processing of passport applications. This fee directly 
supports the administrative costs incurred by the city. 
 
The $10 passport picture processing fee is an optional service to passport applicants. The fee 
recovers the costs associated with providing passport photos including the expense of purchasing 
and maintaining the necessary photo equipment and supplies. Additionally, the fee helps offset

the estimated staff time required to capture, review, and ensure that each photo meets the 
specific government requirements. 
 
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT  
 
Room Rental Staffing, Technology Support and AV Equipment Fees: 
 
Background 
The current room rental rate for staff includes several key provisions. First, every fee-based room 
reservation incorporates an additional fee to cover a mandatory minimum of two (2) hours of 
staffing. This ensures that necessary personnel are available to assist with setup and other 
requirements during the event. Additionally, a staffing fee of $30/hour applies to all bookings 
scheduled outside regular business hours, with a minimum charge of two hours. Lastly, all fee-
based reservations must meet a minimum booking duration as outlined in the policy, ensuring 
appropriate utilization of resources and facilities. 
 
Proposal for Rate Change 
City Management proposes the following updates to the room rental rates and staffing fees: 
1. Staffing Rate: Increase the staffing fee to $40/hour. This adjustment reflects the average 
wages of staff required to open and close the rooms and provide necessary support during 
their function. 
2. Technology Support Rate: Introduce an additional rate of $50/hour for renters who 
require audiovisual (AV) support. This fee covers staff assistance with connecting screens, 
setting up projectors, and handling other AV technical needs. 
3. AV Equipment Rate: Introduce rate for equipment cost of $40/hour, if needed, for the 
renter. 
 
Justification for Rate Change 
The proposed $40/hour rate aligns with the average wages of staff assigned to manage room 
reservations, ensuring staffing costs are adequately covered while maintaining a high standard of 
service for renters. The $50/hour AV support fee reflects the specialized skills and time required 
for staff to assist with technical setups, ensuring the successful execution of events requiring AV 
capabilities. The equipment fee is also designed to cover wear and tear. Equipment costs are 
separate from the AV support fee and apply if renters require devices such as sound connectors, 
screens, or microphones. This separation ensures transparency and fair cost allocation for 
equipment usage. The current $30/hour fee does not fully account for the average wages of 
personnel, particularly those with technical expertise. By implementing the proposed rate 
structure, we provide a fair and transparent approach to cost recovery while maintaining 
accessibility for renters. 
 
MO Trades Worker 
$29.80 
MO Maintenance Worker 2 Field Ops 
$22.06 
MO Maintenance Worker 2 Field Ops 
$19.25 
MO Maintenance Specialist 
$33.45

MO Maintenance Supervisor 
$42.48 
MO Maintenance Worker 1 
$20.97 
MO Maintenance Worker 1 
$20.78 
MO Maintenance Worker 1 
$20.27 
MO Maintenance Specialist 
$32.65 
MO Maintenance Worker 2 Field Ops 
$25.28 
MO Maintenance Worker 2 Field Ops 
$25.28 
AVERAGE WAGE AND BENEFIT COST 
$39.86 
IT Support Coordinator 
$33.46 
IT Support Coordinator 
$33.46 
IT Support Coordinator 
$33.46 
AVERAGE WAGE AND BENEFIT COST 
 $50.19  
 
Operational Efficiency  
The new rates simplify billing by distinguishing standard staffing support from specialized AV 
support. This distinction helps renters better understand the costs of their bookings and 
encourages them to plan. By doing so, staff can allocate resources more effectively, ensuring 
smoother operations and better service quality. 
 
Market Competitiveness 
The proposed rates ensure our facilities remain competitive in the market. Comparable venues in 
the region charge similar or higher rates for room rentals and AV support. For example, Peoria 
offers a flat rate for room rentals that bundles staffing and AV costs, while Avondale has a higher 
per-hour rate that includes these services. Many groups may not need AV included with their 
rental, so our unbundled approach provides flexibility and ensures renters only pay for the 
required services. The updated rates strike a balance between covering operational costs and 
providing affordable, high-quality services to renters. 
 
 
By adopting this Fee Schedule, the City of Tolleson ensures fairness, transparency, and alignment 
with regional standards while maintaining high-quality services for residents and stakeholders.