20-2190 Waiving Library Permitting Fees CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO.20-2190
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BERNT,BORTON, CAVENER,
HOAGLUN,PERREAULT, STRADER
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN, WAIVING A PORTION OF CERTAIN CITY OF MERIDIAN PERMITTING FEES
FOR THE MERIDIAN LIBRARY DISTRICT'S TENANT IMPROVEMENT APPLICATION TO
CONSTRUCT THE UNBOUND LIBRARY BRANCH AT 722 E 2ND STREET IN MERIDIAN ;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Meridian Library District (MLD) is a Public Library District organized and
operating pursuant to Idaho Code Title 33, chapter 27.
WHEREAS, the City of Meridian (City) is a public entity organized and operating pursuant to
Idaho Code Title 50.
WHEREAS, MLD supports the Meridian community by providing access to information to
enhance the Meridian area's educational success, economic development and overall quality of life.
WHEREAS, MLD and City serve largely the same constituencies, comprised of the same
taxpayers.
WHEREAS, MLD owns a 3,800 square foot building at 722 E 2n1 Street in downtown Meridian
where it intends to reinstate its unBound technology library and educational facility that will provide public
access to emerging technology tools and resources to support small businesses.
WHEREAS, in furtherance of MLD's mission to support our community by enriching lives,
igniting curiosity, and cultivating connections, City is willing to waive certain "soft cost" portions of
permitting fees of the Development Services Division related to MLD's tenant improvements at the
unBound library branch.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY,IDAHO:
Section 1. At such time that MLD or its agent makes application to the City for applicable permits
necessary to construct the tenant improvements for its unBound library branch, the following percentage
fee waivers shall be granted and shall otherwise reduce the amount of the permit fees assessed:
BUILDING PLAN REVIEW FEE: 63%WAIVED ($2,007.93 WAIVED, est.)
FIRE PLAN REVIEW FEE: 27%WAIVED ($396.90 WAIVED, est.)
BUILDING PERMIT FEE: 100%WAIVED ($5,903.37 WAIVED, est.)
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For illustrative purposes, the estimated dollar amount waived is based on an estimated
tenant improvement value of$882,431.00. If the estimated tenant improvement amount is different, the
actual amounts waived shall be based on the percentages of fee waived set forth in this Section 1.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption
and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this loth day of March, 2020.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this loth day of March, 2020.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: Mayor Robert E. Simison
By:
Chris Johnson, City Clerk
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