AGENDA #6e
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: W. Calvin Horton, Town Manager
SUBJECT: User Fee Schedules and Policies
DATE: June 25, 2001
The attached resolution would approve user fee policies, fee schedules, and facility use policies for various Town services and facilities. Attached are copies of the proposed policies and fee schedules for 2001-2002 with a brief discussion of proposed changes by funds. The proposed changes to fees and policies for 2001-2002 are discussed below.
GENERAL FUND
For most departments including the Manager, Finance, Inspections, Planning, Engineering, Police and Fire, and Library Departments, we propose no substantive change in fees or policies for 2001-2002.
For the Public Works Department, the proposed fees for extra pickups for commercial collections effective October 1, 2001, will be finalized in the first quarter of the fiscal year after further study by the Public Works Department and additional discussions with commercial entities.
For the Parks and Recreations Department, here is one area containing substantive changes recommended in the 2001-2002 Town of Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation User Fee Policy. After comparing the Town’s pool pass fees to those of neighboring jurisdictions, the staff determined that some of the fees for pool passes should be increased. Fees for pool passes would be increased as follows:
Annual Pool Pass: Additional Family Member fee increases from $40 to $45.
Three-month Pool Pass
Child (under 6 years): non-resident increases from $25 to $50
Youth (6-18 years): resident increases from $35 to $45
Non-resident
increases from $54 to $72
Adult (19 years and over): resident increases from $45 to $90
Non-resident
increases from $85 to $108
Family: resident increases from $75 to $180
Non-resident
increases from $125 to $220
Family, Additional member: resident increases from $12 to $23
Non-resident
increases from $18 to $36
There are several recommended additions to the User Fee Policy for Parks and Recreation, which are procedural in nature. These include: listing when facilities such as athletic fields, gymnasiums, and picnic shelters may be rented. Such procedures are already in place however they have not previously been listed in the User Fee policy.
Finally, the attached User Fee policy includes a listing of fees for climbing wall use. The fees have been in place for several years; they have been inadvertently omitted from the User Fee policy.
For all other General Fund departments, there are no proposed changes in existing fees.
In the Transportation and Parking Funds, there are no substantive changes in current user fees and policies, until January 1, 2002, when Fare free service would be implemented as approved by the Council.
ATTACHMENTS
1. User Fee Schedule, Town Clerk’s Office (p. 4)
2. User Fee Schedule, Engineering Department Inspection Fee Policy (p. 5)
3. Municipal Cemetery Fees (p. 6)
4. Fire Department Proposed Fees (p. 7)
5. Inspections Schedule of Permit Fees (p. 8)
6. Public Library Proposed Schedule of Fines and Fees (p. 9)
7. Public Library Long Overdue Materials Policy (p. 10)
8. User Fees, Parks and Recreation (p. 11)
9. Planning, Development Review Fees (p. 22)
10. Police Department Fee Schedule (p. 24)
11. Public Works Solid Waste (p. 25)
12. Public Works Field Operations (p. 28)
13. User Fee Policy, Transportation (p. 30)
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING USER FEE POLICIES AND SCHEDULES FOR VARIOUS TOWN DEPARTMENTS (2001-06-25/R-11)
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council hereby adopts, effective July 1, 2001 the attached user fee policies and schedules as submitted by the Town Manager on June 25, 2001:
Administration - Town Council Agenda Packet Fees
Engineering -
Inspections Fee Policy
Municipal Cemetery Fees
Fire Department Permit Fee Policy
Inspections Department -
Building Permit Fees
Electrical Permit Fees
Mechanical and Plumbing Fee Schedules
Library -Schedule of Fines and Fees
Parks and Recreation -
User Fee Policy
Request for Fee Reduction Application
Planning - Development Review Fees
Police - Fee Policy
Public Works -
Field Operations Street Cut Policy
Sanitation Services Policy and Disposal Fees
Transportation -
General Users Fee Policy
Bus Card Advertising Rates
Bus Pass and Ticket Price Schedule - “A” Pass
Bus Pass and Ticket Price Schedule - “L” Pass
Charter Rates
Monthly Rental Parking Rates
Municipal Parking Lot Rates
Transit Fare Schedule
User Fee Refund and Waiver Policy
This the 25th day of June, 2001.
USER FEE SCHEDULE, TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE
Fiscal Year 2001-2002
The Town of Chapel Hill produces Town Council agenda packets for interested persons. Depending upon individual preference, materials are either mailed or picked up at the Town Hall. Most materials are available on the Town’s Web site, at www.townofchapelhill.org.
Fees are set to capture all estimated postage costs and estimated production (paper, unit rental and supplies) costs.
AGENDA PACKETS PICKED UP AT TOWN HALL $210 per year
MAILED AGENDA PACKETS $350 per year
One agenda packet will be provided free of charge to area media and governmental jurisdictions, upon request.
Agenda face sheets will be provided free of charge. Agenda packets are also available for review at the Reference Desk of the Public Library and at the Town Hall.
TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES
The Town Code of Ordinances contains the Town Charter and all ordinances that govern the Town. The Code is updated annually through supplements produced and distributed by the Clerk’s Office. It is also available on the Town’s Web site, at www.townofchapelhill.org.
TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES $125
ANNUAL SUPPLEMENTS TO THE CODE $ 15 per year
Personal copies may be made in the Clerk’s Office at a cost of 10 cents per page.
TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT INSPECTION FEE POLICY
The charging of fees is an equitable method of recovering costs or portions thereof from the users of engineering inspection services provided by the Town of Chapel Hill. Such inspections benefit developers and contractors by providing assistance in quality control and construction efficiency, thereby reducing potential costs of repairing/replacing substandard work and reducing the risk of future reprisals from dissatisfied buyers and/or public officials. The public-at-large benefits by being assured of quality construction which is safe, functional, economical, and does not require high costs for future repair and maintenance.
Fees are set to recoup most of the costs of providing standard engineering inspections for public works construction, and to maintain a reasonable comparative relationship to fees for similar services in other North Carolina communities. Review of fees shall be scheduled based on cumulative revisions in the cost of providing inspection services.
Fees shall be waived for all Town administered improvement projects, projects determined by the Town Manager to be of public necessity such as major utility construction by OWASA or others, projects developed by or for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill or the North Carolina Memorial Hospitals, and private development projects or parts thereof which include publicly subsidized housing so determined by the Town Manager.
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FEE SCHEDULE
The following fees will apply to engineering inspections within the jurisdiction of the Town of Chapel Hill:
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Full or Partial Street Improvements (including storm drains, sidewalk, curb and gutter, paving, grading and appurtenant work in or adjacent to public rights-of-way) $4.00 per linear foot |
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Utility Service Improvements (including excavation, backfill, and appurtenant work relating to the installation, repair, replacement, or removal of sewer, water, gas, telephone, electric, and/or similar utility facilities in or adjacent to public rights-of-way) $1.10 per linear foot |
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Driveway Entrances
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(Including removal of existing curb and gutter as necessary, excavation, forming, and concrete placement for new driveway entrance and apron) $50.00 lump sum |
Revised: FY 1997-98
TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
MUNICIPAL CEMETERY FEES
The Town of Chapel Hill owns and operates two cemeteries which are available for use by both residents and non-residents of the Town
The cemetery fee entitles the purchaser to burial rights in perpetuity for specific cemetery space or spaces identified in the Town cemetery records and surveys.
The fees are set to approximate typical charges for similar facilities in our region of North Carolina, and they are reviewed regularly to maintain parity.
FEE SCHEDULE
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NON-RESIDENT |
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BURIAL SPACE |
$500 |
$1,000 |
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CREMATION SPACE |
$250 |
$ 500 |
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INTERMENT FEE* |
$450 |
$ 450 |
*Interment fee is required only if burial vault or grave liner is not used, in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Town Code of Ordinances.
Up to 1500 square feet------ $20.00
1501 to 3000 square feet---- $30.00
3001 to 4500 square feet---- $40.00
4501 to 6000 square feet---- $50.00
6001 square feet and above- $60.00
Proposed Schedule of Fines and Fees
2001-2002
FINES FOR OVERDUE MATERIALS
Adult $.15/day Maximum: $10.00 per item
Juvenile $.15/day Maximum: $ 3.50 per item
High Demand Books $.50/day Maximum: None
NON-RESIDENT FEES $35/year
SPECIAL SERVICES FEES
Reserves - Adult/YA $ .50/each
Reserves - Juvenile $ .50/each
Interlibrary Loan $1.00 each + any lending library charge
Copies $ .10/each
Collection Agency $10.00 + any collection agency charge
LOST/DAMAGED MATERIALS: Charges incurred by the patron will include the current item replacement cost + $4.00 per item processing fee + jacket/cover cost when applicable. If the current replacement price is unavailable, then:
Hardcovers
Adult/YA $25.00
Juvenile $17.00
Paperbacks: Book cost + cover cost, when applicable:
Trade (Adult/YA) $ 15.00
Mass Market (A) $ 10.00
Mass Market (J) $ 7.50
Cover $ 5.00
Cassettes/Compact Discs: Item cost +case cost, when applicable
Cassettes $ 15.00 per tape
Compact disc $ 20.00 per disc
Cassette case $ 6.00
Compact disc case $ 8.00(NOTE: Currently $4 for single case and $6 for a double case, regardless of case type.)
LOST LIBRARY CARDS :
First card replacement $1.00
Second card replacement $2.00
Third card replacement$3.00
+ three replacements $5.00
CHAPEL HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY
LONG OVERDUE MATERIALS POLICY
General Policy
1. The purpose of this policy is to provide procedures when dealing with patrons who have long overdue materials from the Chapel Hill Public Library.
2. The General Statutes of North Carolina, Chapter 14, Article 52, Section 14-398 states: Any person who shall unlawfully take or detain... any book... deposited in a public library... if the value of the property shall not exceed fifty dollars, (shall) be guilty of a misdemeanor... If the value of the property stolen, detained... shall exceed the sum of fifty dollars, the person... shall be punished as a Class H felon.
3. Patrons applying for the right to use the Chapel Hill Public Library "promise to comply with all its rules, to pay promptly fines or damages charged to me..." Because of the limited numbers of materials available and the very high demand, the Chapel Hill Public Library limits checkout of materials to an initial two-week period with a maximum checkout period of six weeks if not requested by another patron during that time. Materials held longer than six weeks are in violation of the Library's policy and shall be construed as unlawfully detained and the following procedures will be implemented:
2 WEEKS BEYOND DUE DATE: First overdue notice is mailed;
6-10 WEEKS BEYOND DUE DATE: Bill is sent with copy of NC statutes:
3 MONTHS BEYOND DUE DATE: All patrons with book or books of over $25 in value will be contacted by the Town Attorney revoking library privileges until books are returned and fine is paid;
6 MONTHS BEYOND DUE DATE: Books are withdrawn from collection. Any books returned after six months will have an additional $5.00 processing fee charged per item.
4. The Waiver of Fines and Fees Policy also applies to these procedures.
Recommended by the Library Board: January 1988.
Adopted by the Town Council:March 1989.
Town of Chapel Hill
Parks and Recreation Department
Effective July 1, 2001
The charging of user fees is an equitable method of recovering costs or portions thereof, from the participant receiving a chosen specialized Parks and Recreation service. In order to assess fees uniformly for all types of programs and services, the following policies are adopted:
SECTION A: RESIDENT AND NON-RESIDENT STATUS
1. Priority by Place of Residence: Registration procedures will be followed that will give first priority to residents of the Town of Chapel Hill or Orange County over non-Town or County residents. The Parks & Recreation Department reserves the right to provide priority registration to Town of Chapel Hill residents over Orange County residents in selected programs.
4. Non-resident User Fee: Youth and adult program participants or team members who reside outside of the Town limits of Chapel Hill and Orange County may use Department programs, equipment, and facilities by paying the total of 100% of a program's cost and a non-resident surcharge of 20% per program, rounded to the nearest half-dollar. This surcharge offsets property taxes paid by Town and County residents to support the Town's programs and facilities.
SECTION B: ESTABLISHING PROGRAM FEES
1. Program Costs: Program costs (with the exception of aquatic programs) will be determined by totaling direct costs, such as the costs of specialized employees, special facilities and equipment, and expendable materials and supplies, and dividing the total cost by the minimum number of participants in the program.
· Program participation fees for youth (18 and under) will be set to recover 100% of the program’s direct costs.
· Adult programs will be assessed a 10% administrative charge in addition to the 100% of direct costs.
2. Street Fairs: Booth fees will be based on 100% of the Parks and Recreation Department's direct program costs and dividing the total by the number of booth spaces.
3. Swimming Pool Fees: Single admissions, season passes, and punch passes are available to pool users. Fees will be reviewed yearly and will be determined by the operation and personnel costs of the pools. (Please see Section C: Schedule of Fees.)
5. Equipment/Improvement Cost Recovery: If special equipment or facility improvement costs for a specific program can be clearly identified, surcharges may be added to the program's user fee to recover these costs over the life of the equipment or improvement.
6. Fees for Experimental Programs: The Department may establish experimental youth workshops and classes, the costs of which have not been included in the original operating budget. In these cases, the Department may charge fees that will recover at least 50% of the direct program costs. The intent is to initiate new programs and allow time and flexibility for the program to gain momentum.
7. Nearest Half-Dollar: User fees will be rounded to the nearest half‑dollar.
8. Annual Review: The Parks and Recreation Commission will annually review all services and recommend a USER FEES POLICY to the Town Council.
9. Definition of Family: The definition of family participants in Parks and Recreation programs includes persons who are married, persons who are registered as domestic partners, persons who are single parents, and any minor children in these households to a maximum of 4 people.
10. Schedule of Fees: A user fee schedule (Please see Section C) will be published annually.
11. Service Charge for Returned Checks: Service Charge for Checks Returned Due to Insufficient Funds: $25 per check.
Resident Non-resident
Age 18 Years and younger: Free $20
Age 19 and older: $10 $40
Age 18 Years and younger: Free $1
Age 19 and older: $1 $2
CLIMBING WALL FEE SCHEDULE
Resident Non-resident
Daily Admission $2.50 $3
20 Punch Pass $45 $60
Preschool (5 years and under) Free $2
Child (Under 6 years) $1.25 $2
Adult (19 years and over) $2.50 $3
The Department may establish hours during which admission fees for swimming will not be collected.
Family passes are for a maximum of four people. For families of more than four people, please add the Additional Family Member charge listed under each pass, for each additional family member. There will be a charge of $5 per pass to replace lost annual passes.
Resident Non-resident
Child (under 6 years) Pass not required $50
Youth (6‑ 18 years) $85 $100
Adult (19 years and over) $170 $204
Family $257 $308
Additional Family Member $45 $50
Resident Non-resident
Child (under 6 years) Pass not required $50
Youth (6-18 years) $45 $72
Adult (19 years and over) $90 $108
Family $180 $220
Additional Family Member $23 $36
Resident Non-resident
Child (under 6 years) Pass not required $40
Youth (6-18 years) $22.50 $40
Adult (19 years and over) $45 $60
Child (under 6 years) Pass not required $20
Youth (6-18 years) $12 $20
Adult (19 years and over) $23 $30
1. Payment of Program Fees: Program fees must be paid at the time of registration. No registration will be accepted without a minimum payment of the first $40 of program costs, per person, per program, at the time of registration.
2. Payment Plans: If a balance remains after the minimum payment of $40 per person, per program has been paid (at the time of registration), a payment plan may be set up. Payment plan schedules will be established so that all fees are paid in full before the program begins. Patrons are required to keep up-to-date with their payment schedule. Missed and delinquent payments will jeopardize participation in current and future Parks and Recreation programs.
3. Volunteer Coaches: Children of current volunteer Parks and Recreation coaches will be allowed to participate in the sport their parent coaches without charge.
The Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Department is committed to making its programs, activities, and special events available to as many citizens as possible. This policy has been established to meet the needs of individuals or families judged to have limited financial resources. It is the intent of the Town of Chapel Hill that no person be prevented from participating in Parks and Recreation programs because of the inability to pay a full fee. The Parks and Recreation Department will make accommodations for participants who cannot complete the Fee Reduction Application without assistance.
2. Proper Forms: Requests for fee reductions must be submitted on a Fee Reduction Application.
3. Confidentiality: All fee reduction applications are public documents that must be made available to any person upon request. However, in the absence of a request to provide this information, Parks & Recreation Department staff will keep all information strictly confidential.
4. Criteria: All individuals requesting a fee reduction will be required to pay a portion of the total fee based on overall household size and income, relative to a Financial Assistance Eligibility Scale. Household income is defined as the sum, on an annual basis, of all pay, allowances, maintenance/child support, social services allowances and other income for the household. (See Fee Reduction Application, Appendix A.)
5. Documentation: No supporting documentation is required at the time of registration, however, Parks and Recreation Department staff reserve the right to require documentation of financial status.
6. Minimum Charge Per Program: A participant will pay the percentage of the program cost for which they qualify, 25, 50, or 75%, unless that cost would be less than $10. In those instances the participant would pay $10 per program.
7. Programs Excluded: The Director may exclude certain programs with particularly high program costs, such as trips and private classes, from fee reduction eligibility.
8. Gymnasium Passes Excluded: Fee reductions shall not be granted for purchase of gymnasium passes. The Director of Parks and Recreation may grant exceptions under extraordinary circumstances.
9. Approval by Director: The Director of Parks and Recreation, or his designee, will review each fee reduction request and will have final authority to approve or deny the request.
The following policy regulates the refunding of registration fees for Parks and Recreation programs, activities, and events:
1. Program participants in classes and ongoing programs will be given a 100% refund of the program registration fee paid if the participant(s) are not completely satisfied with the program and have followed the procedures in the refund policy. This does not include day or overnight trips or special single day workshops or programs.
2. The Department will make a full refund for all programs cancelled or adjusted as to time, date, or place.
3. In the event that a participant registers by mail and the person’s preferred first, second, and third program choices are full, the Department will issue a full refund or a credit for future use. The credit will remain in effect for a period of five (5) years.
4. A full refund of registration fees will be made if:
§ For normally scheduled programs, the participant cancels before the second meeting.
§ For youth athletic programs and classes, cancellation occurs before the first skill evaluation.
§ For street fairs and adult sports team league deposits, cancellation occurs at least 2 weeks prior to the distribution of booth spaces or before the first organizational meeting of team captains.
§ For camps, the cancellation occurs at least 7 days prior to the first day of the camp.
§ For overnight bus trips, cancellation occurs at least 30 days prior to the trip.
§ For swimming pool season passes, the participant requests a refund. The amount of the refund will be prorated by the number of weeks the pass was used. Season pool passes are not transferable.
§ For private swim lessons, cancellation occurs at least two business days prior to the scheduled lesson.
§ No refund will be given if the participant fails to notify the Department within the time constraints designated above.
SECTION G: RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
1. Rental of Departmental Areas and Facilities: Organizations and the general public may rent, when not in use for Department sponsored and co-sponsored activities, some areas and facilities. Area and facility rental rates will be computed by adding the personnel costs and hourly operating costs for the facility in question.
2. Use of Town Facilities by the School System: The Chapel Hill‑Carrboro School System and the Town's Mutual Cooperation Agreement, signed November 1977, guides the joint use of areas and facilities. No charges are assessed by either party for use of outdoor areas, fields, or courts. Fees for the use of Schools and Town facilities by the other party will be reviewed annually and adjusted accordingly in relation to the utility, custodial, and incidental arrangement costs incurred. Generally the charges for school use of Department facilities will be 50% of the established rental fee for that facility. A "Mutually Acceptable Employee" will assume responsibility for the activity and the facility.
Athletic playing field rental applications will be accepted twice a year.
6. Restrictions: The Department shall restrict rentals of some facilities during certain periods of the year:
· Athletic playing fields are rented April 1 - November 30.
· Lincoln and Chapel Hill Community Center gyms are rented May 1 - September 30.
· Northside Gym is rented February 1 - April 30 and August 1 - September 30.
· Facilities may not be rented from 12:00 midnight until 6:00 A.M.
· A Parks and Recreation Supervisor must be present at ball fields and gyms.
· All pool rentals require a Parks and Recreation lifeguard to be present.
The Parks and Recreation Director may grant exceptions to these rental restrictions under extraordinary circumstances.
7. Application Guidelines: In order to make the necessary special arrangements, facility rental applications should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the requested date(s) of use. Staff reserves the right to accept rental reservations within two weeks of the rental date, however, all fees (deposit and hourly fee) for rentals with less than two weeks notice, must be paid in cash. Renters who cancel their rental within two business days of the rental date may forfeit a portion or their entire rental fee.
8. Security Deposit: A security deposit of $100for damages will be collected for all facility rentals, with two exceptions: 1.) Picnic shelter rentals, and 2.) Rentals of meeting rooms when they are rented for meetings. The Parks and Recreation Director may waive the rental deposit at her discretion. At the conclusion of the rental, and if no damages have occurred, the security deposit will be refunded to the renter through the Town's Finance Department.
9. Rental Guidelines: All applicants requesting use of Department equipment and facilities must observe the following general guidelines and requirements:
Facility Access: Town facilities are available on a non-discriminatory basis. Appropriate activities need to accommodate individuals regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disabilities, affectional preference, or marital status.
Non-profit Activities: Town facilities and equipment may be used for fund raising activities provided such activities are not for private purposes or profit. Entry fees may be charged for events and tournaments provided that all proceeds benefit the non-profit organization. In all cases, the Town may request a signed financial account of actual expenses and revenues within 7 days after the event.
Activities for Profit: Admission may not be charged for entrance into Town-owned or controlled areas and facilities by private individuals and/or for profit organizations. Special exemptions may be made when the Department enters into a cooperative agreement with an individual or organization. In most cases, the Department will require the co-sponsoring agency to pay to the Town a percentage of gross receipts. The percentage amount to be paid to the Town will normally be 20% of gross receipts. If conditions warrant, the Director of Parks and Recreation may alter this amount.
Rental Fees: All rental fees must be paid at the time of application, unless other arrangements have been made prior to the period of reservation.
Renter Eligibility: Reservation agreements must be signed by persons age 18 years or older who are duly authorized to act for the applicant. When the planned activity is primarily for persons under 18 years old, the person signing the reservation agreement will be responsible for providing one adult chaperon for each group of 10 individuals in attendance, under the age of 18.
Governmental Boards and Agencies: Facilities are available at no charge to official government boards and agencies for events in the public interest when not otherwise in conflict with this policy.
Prohibited Activities and Items: Beer, wine, alcoholic beverages, firearms, or illegal drugs are not allowed within Town parks and facilities. Smoking is not permitted within Town parks and facilities.
Renter Responsibilities: the renter must leave the area, facility, and/or equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Decorations: All forms of decoration must be approved by Department staff prior to placement. Decorations must not be taped, nailed, tacked, or otherwise attached to any tables, walls, ceilings, or any other portions of the buildings or equipment.
Damage to Facilities: Any and all damages to the areas, facilities or equipment while being used by the renter will be the responsibility of the renter and payable in full to the Town of Chapel Hill. Payment will include the costs of all labor, materials, and supplies to repair or replace the damage to facilities or equipment. If necessary, the Department will use the renter’s damage deposit to make repairs or replace damaged items.
10. Liability: The Town assumes no liability for the renter's use of the equipment or facility. As a condition of the use of the equipment or facility, the applicant shall hold the Town harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any activity or conduct of the renter while using the equipment or facility in question.
RENTAL OF OUTDOOR FACILITIES
Tennis courts, ballfields, the James Wallace Parking Deck Plaza, the A.D. Clark Pool, and some picnic shelters may be reserved if the request is consistent with Department procedures regarding the use of facilities and equipment.
All other outdoor facilities and play areas are not available for reservation, but are open to the public during normal park hours, on a first‑come, first‑served basis. In the event of inclement weather, the Department may cancel a reservation because of potential harm to the user or the facility.
1. Athletic Playing Fields may be rented by those wishing practice or game time. Rental time must be for a minimum 2‑hour period. The Department requires that a Town Field Supervisor or a designee approved by the Department be present at all times.
· A fee of $12 per hour, per field, will be required for daytime reservations. These fees will entitle the user to a field in safe, playable condition.
· A fee of $25 per hour, per field, will be required for evening reservations involving the use of ballfield lights. These fees will entitle the user to a field in safe, playable condition.
· Upon request, the Department may prepare a field for play, to include dragging, lining, etc., and will maintain the field in an acceptable game condition. This additional service, when available, is $20 for the first field and $10 for each additional field.
· Ballfields may be rented for tournaments. A Town staff Field Supervisor must be present at all times during tournament play. Tournament rental fees: Daylight use: $50 per field per day; Day/Evening use: $70 per field per day; Field Supervisor $8 per hour.
2. Picnic Shelter Rentals are available at Umstead, North Forest Hills and Homestead Parks. The rental fee is $15 for a 4-hour block. Rental time is limited to an 8-hour period, except by special permission of the Director of Parks and Recreation.
3. Tennis Courts may be reserved by those wishing match or practice time. Rental time is limited to a 3‑hour period. Reservations will not be accepted for more than one-half of the playable courts at any one site. A fee of $10 per hour, per court, is required for daytime reservations and $20 per hour, per court, for evening reservations requiring use of the lights.
4. The A.D. Clark Pool may be rented when not open to the general public, or by permission of the Director of Parks and Recreation or his designee. The total rental fee will vary depending upon the number of people attending the activity. The Department will provide lifeguards. All safety and operating rules and regulations must be observed. The minimum rental period will be 2 hours.
The following fee schedule will be used for A.D. Clark Pool Rental:
Groups under 50: $40 per hour (2 lifeguards will be on duty)
Groups of 50‑100: $60 per hour (3 lifeguards)
Groups of 101‑125: $75 per hour (4 lifeguards)
5. The James Wallace Parking Deck Plaza may be reserved for special events that are open to the general public. The individual or organization reserving the facility, with the permission of the Director of Parks and Recreation or his designee, may charge admission fees for events. Specific procedures must be followed to reserve the Plaza, including prior approval from the Town's Police, Public Works, and Transportation Departments. The minimum fee for reserving the Plaza will be $35 per hour.
RENTAL OF INDOOR FACILITIES
Department controlled indoor facilities may be reserved if proper application is made and the request is consistent with adopted policy. A Department staff member must be present during the entire rental period. If the facility is normally closed during a rental, the cost of bringing in staff will be added to the rental fee. A minimum 2-hour rental period is required.
1. The Hargraves Recreation Center may be rented for a fee of $35 per hour.
2. The Northside Gymnasium Meeting Room and the Chapel Hill Community Center Meeting Room may be rented for $20 per hour.
3. Gymnasiums may be rented for $30 per hour, and is limited to a 3-hour period. Renter must agree to wear only Department-approved athletic footwear.
Rental of the Northside Gymnasium at the Hargraves Center for non-athletic events is acceptable with payment of an additional flat fee of $70 per rental. The additional fee is intended to reimburse the Town for the time and expense of protecting the gym floor. The renter must handle all set up and breakdown of equipment. This time will be factored in as rental time.
4. The Chapel Hill Community Center Pool may be rented when not open to the general public, programmed by the Parks and Recreation Department, and with permission of the Director of Parks and Recreation or his designee. The Department will provide lifeguards. All safety and operating rules and regulations must be observed. The total rental fee will vary depending upon the number of people attending the activity, and the minimum rental time is 2 hours.
The following fee schedule will be used: Groups under 50: $40 per hour
Groups of 50 to 100: $60 per hour
Groups of 101 to 125: $75 per hour
TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FEES
(Approval by Town Council June 26, 2000 to be effective July 1, 2000
Board of Adjustment:
Variance.............................................................................................................................. $330
Appeal................................................................................................................................ $675 $220
Special Use Permits
Extraction of Earth Products, Landfill, Cemetery, Park/Ride Terminal........... ....$5,000 + $20/acre
Radio/TV Transmitting/Receiving Facility........................................................................... $5,000
All Other.................................................................... $5,000 + $20/100 square feet of floor area $220
Special Use Modifications
Extension or Renewal ......................................................................................................... $675
All Other......................................................................... Same as above Special Use Permit fees
Zoning Map Amendments.............................................................................................. $800 + $40/acre
Subdivisions
Preliminary Plat................................................................................................. $5000 + $200/lot
Minor Subdivision, Final Plat................................................................................. $270 + $40/lot
Re-approval........................................................................................................................ $550
Historic District Commission (with exception of signs, below)
Certificates of Appropriateness............................................................................................... $ 0
Community Design Commission
Building Elevations............................................................................................................... $100
Lighting Plan.......................................................................................................................... $50
Alternative Buffer................................................................................................................... $50
Zoning Compliance Permit
Site Plan Review (Council/Planning Board)................. $1,700 + $17/100 square feet of floor area
Staff Review/Approval......................................................................................................... $125
Home Occupation................................................................................................................. $50
Final Plans for Zoning Compliance Permit Issuance............................................................... 1/2 of above
Sign Plan Review (including Historic District signs)
Individual Sign (single business on one zoning lot)................................................................... $50
Unified Sign Plan (multiple businesses on one zoning lot)....................................................... $125
Individual Sign in accordance with Approved Unified Sign Plan............................................... $25
All Master Land Use Plans...................................................... $5,000 + $20/100 square feet of land area
Resubmission of Applicant's Request.................. 50% of applicable fees after staff report has been drafted
Notes: Special Use Permits, Special Use Modifications and Subdivisions proposed to be assisted through HUD conventional Public Housing, Section 8, 101, 235, CDBG funding, as well as through the N.C. Housing Finance Agency, and other recognized forms of subsidy, are exempted. In projects where assisted units comprise only a portion of the total number of units, the fee is reduced by the percentage of the total number of units that are assisted.
For Special Use Permit applications involving lots of ten (10) acres or greater, where the proposed use is to create five (5) or fewer individual residential lots, the development application fee shall be waived. (Adopted by Town Council November 13, 1997.)
All review fees are doubled if the activity or site change requested has already occurred or been started.
Fees are waived for Town of Chapel Hill development applications.
For applications involving residential development in which documentation is provided that at least 15% of the dwelling units will be affordable to low-moderate income families (80% of area median income for a family of four), the development application fee shall be waived.
For applications from religious organizations or private, tax-exempt, non-profit organizations, fees shall be ½ of above.
The maximum application fee for any Special Use Permit, Zoning Map Amendment, Subdivision, or Zoning Compliance Permit application shall be $60,000.
CHAPEL HILL POLICE DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE
Police Incident Reports $ 3.00 per copy
Fingerprints $15.00 per person
Local Criminal History Checks $15.00 per person
Noise Permits $20.00 each
Solicitation Permits Application Fees $10.00 per person
Solicitation Permits $ 5.00
Permit Renewals $ 2.00
Taxi Permits $ 5.00 Each
Towed Vehicle Storage $ 3.00 first 24 hours
$ 7.00 each additional 24 hours
Returned Check Charge $25.00 per check
AVAILABLE TO COURT OFFICIALS ONLY
N.C. Driving History Checks $ 5.00 per subject
N.C. Criminal History Checks $15.00 per subject
Photographs $ 3.00 per subject
Transcriptions $25.00 per hour
Cash or checks only, no credit cards accepted.
Make checks payable to: The Town of Chapel Hill.
TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
Solid Waste Services Division User Fee Policy
The charging of user fees is an equitable method of recovering some of the costs of providing sanitation services that exceed those routinely provided and funded from the general fund. Fees are based on estimated actual costs.
Extra Dumpster Service
Fees for four extra collections per week of commercial refuse rose to full cost in 1992-93. The increase in fees to recover actual costs was phased over two years. The commercial establishment benefits from the convenience of the extra pickups and the public benefits from minimizing odors, reducing blowing trash and reducing the number of refuse containers in the community. Our long term goal is to reduce the number of establishments needing extra service by providing recycling opportunities and waste reduction education. This service was reduced to two extra collections in 1995-96, with accompanying reductions in fees.
The present fee of $1,200 per dumpster per year for establishments serviced by front-loading trucks is retained. However, the Council has authorized a new fee system for commercial service to start on or about October 1, 2001. Under this new system, each business will receive a basic service of one weekly collection per container at no fee, with fees established for additional service. Prior to October 1, 2001, each business will be contacted individually for a waste audit to determine the service level each business will need. The business will be billed based on the number of containers and the number of collections beyond the once weekly service. Presently, businesses are being billed based on a pro-rated amount of the current fee of $1,200 for extra service.
$1,200 per front-loading dumpster per year (to be changed October 1, 2001)
Compactor Services
Starting in 1995-96, customers using the two compactors downtown, one at the Rosemary Parking Deck and one at Parking Lot #2, paid an annual fee based on an estimated volume of waste generated by their business (i.e., high, medium or low). Volume can be estimated and fees adjusted by monitoring the number of times a customer’s key accesses the compactor.
Based on actual data, these rates were adjusted where appropriate for 1996-97 billing to reflect actual volumes in the prior year. Due to reduced recycling and increased waste, fee increases were adopted for FY 98-99 for large users (from $1,000 to $1,200 annually) and for medium users (from $500 to $600 annually). No changes are recommended to the existing fees.
Compactor Service: annualized cost
High volume $1,200
Medium volume 600
Low volume 225
Portable Container Rentals
A new service requiring a fee was introduced in 1992-93 that offered dumpsters to residents for brush disposal. This service replaced the special brush collection service provided by the boom truck, which collected large quantities from single locations. The brush dumpsters are approximately two and a half times the size of the portable refuse dumpsters we have offered for several years. Portable containers also are made available on a request basis to citizens wishing to place their municipal solid waste (MSW) refuse for collection beyond that which regular Sanitation crews collect.
Prior to 1996-97, fees differed between weekday and weekend and by type of container. Starting in 1998-99, the fees became uniform irrespective of type or day. A $2.00 fee increase was adopted to reflect disposal costs. No changes are recommended to present fees.
Portable Container Rental (both MSW and Yard Waste)
Weekday $12.00
Weekend $12.00
Sale of Yard Waste Containers (Roll Carts)
In addition to the cited Sanitation fees, the Department continues to provide yard waste containers to interested citizens. The Town leased 575 roll carts for use in the pilot curbside residential refuse collection program, which ended July 1, 1993. Rather than return these leased carts, we purchased them for use by the recycling program and by citizens interested in purchasing a roll cart for use in disposing yard waste. The recycling program purchased 100 of the carts; the remaining 475 were converted into yard waste containers and sold to the public.
Additional carts have been acquired and sold to the public in subsequent fiscal years, including the current one. The request for next year provides for sale of roll carts also. While the original carts were sold at a cost of $20 each, we increased the cost to $40 and then to $65 to reflect our current unit cost. We propose using the same fee next year.
Yard Waste Container
$65 per container
Fee Summary
Commercial Collection: 2 times per week additional
$1,200 per front-loading dumpster per year
Compactor Service: annualized cost
High volume $1,200
Medium volume 600
Low volume 225
Portable Container Rental (both MSW and Yard Waste)
Weekday $12
Weekend $12
Yard Waste Container
$65 per container
TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
Field Operations Division - Streets Section Street Cut Policy
The Town's policy relative to street cuts is to recover present maintenance costs plus a marginal allowance for future maintenance costs resulting when Town streets are cut by franchised utilities or any other entity.
In August 2000, the Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) presented its report titled “Utility Cut Study for the Town of Chapel Hill…” that was funded last year. Major highlights of their findings and recommendations included the following:
· The Town should cease surface patching of utility cuts
· Street repairs should be made either by the utility or its approved sub-contractor
· Fee structure should be modified
Accordingly, we are considering the following policy and fee structure consistent with ITRE’s recommendations.
1. The Town would no longer make repairs to cuts made either by utilities or private contractors. Each utility and private contractor would be responsible for street repairs to be made either by the respective utility or its choice from a list of approved sub-contractors.
2. The Town would retain the responsibility for inspections of repairs to cuts.
3. There would be impact fees assessed as follows:
i. $60/sq yd for each of the first ten square yards
ii. $25/sq yd for each subsequent square yard
iii. $15/sq yd for work on gravel roads and/or borings/jackings and/or other work outside the roadway, but within the right-of-way
4. These fees would be doubled if the street has been resurfaced within the previous two years, or increased one and one half times if the street has been resurfaced within two plus to five years.
We recommend phasing these impact fees over the next three years as follows:
Year 1 - $45/sq yd for each of the first ten square yards; $20/sq yd for each subsequent square yard; $15/sq yd on gravel roads, borings/jackings and/or other work outside the roadway but within the right-of-way
As stated in # 1 above, the Town would no longer be responsible for the final patch to the utility cuts made either by utilities or private contractors. Each utility and private contractor would be responsible for the final patch either by the respective utility or its choice from a list of approved sub-contractors. Our fee is intended to compensate the Town for the cost of inspections and the impact on the street as a result of the utility cut.
Year 2 - $60/sq yd for each of the first ten square yards; $25/sq yd for each subsequent square yard
Year 3 – multipliers would become effective
The current fee structure that may be replaced by that discussed above is noted.
FEES Current
Paved streets
0 - 10 yards $45/sq yd
each additional sq yd $20/sq yd
Inspection/permit only $10/sq yd
The projected revenues under the proposed impact fee system are requested at $25,000 in Fiscal 2001-02. We will be able to project more accurately once we have some experience under the proposed system. We believe use of $25,000 as a target for next year is conservative, and that actual revenues may be higher. However, recent experience with this erratic revenue account dictates a more conservative estimate.
TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
USER FEES POLICY
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
FY 2001-2002
A. GENERAL POLICY
1. The charging of user fees is an appropriate method of recovering costs or portions thereof from the users of public transportation services provided by the Town of Chapel Hill. The following criteria are intended to guide the Manager and Transportation Board in recommending fee structures, and also to inform the public of those factors considered in that process.
2. The Transportation services operated by the Town of Chapel Hill are being provided through the cooperation of the Town of Chapel Hill, the Town of Carrboro, the University of North Carolina, the State of North Carolina and the United States Government. Therefore, the establishment of user fees will be consistent with both State and Federal regulations, and locally they will be developed in consultation with the Town of Carrboro and the University of North Carolina.
3. User fees will be set to provide transportation services that are affordable by all with special provisions for the elderly, handicapped and others not readily served by fixed route service. The fee structure established must strike a balance between assigning an equitable share of the cost of the service to the riders, and producing high ridership by providing an economic alternative to the private auto, therefore, reducing the congestion, pollution, and dedication of scarce land resources associated with auto use.
4. Fees should be established in accordance with the Town's Fiscal Year Cycle.
5. User fees may be waived, reduced or refunded on a case-by-case basis by the Director of Transportation pursuant to an adopted Refund and Waiver Policy.
6. The Manager and the Transportation Board will annually review the User Fees Policy and structure and recommend changes to the Town Council as part of the annual budget process.
B. GUIDELINES
1. Fixed Route Services:
a) Cash fares will be established based on a single ride on the fixed route service. The base fare will apply to adults, ages 18 to 64. Reduced fares of approximately 50% of the adult fare will be established for the elderly (age 65 and over), Medicare Cardholders, handicapped (proof of handicap must be provided to the Director of Transportation), and youths (ages 6 to 17). Children under the age of 6 may ride free but must be accompanied by an adult or other responsible individual. No more than two children may ride free with each adult. (See attached Transit Fare Schedule.)
b) Cash fares will be established with consideration given to the cost of collection and administration of the fares. Exact fares will be required. Drivers will not make change. Fares will be evenly divisible by 5 so that pennies will not be needed for a fare.
c) Fares should reflect the relative value of the service for which they are charged. Lower fares should apply to shorter trips such as the shuttle service provided on the main UNC campus. Fare free services may be operated if requested by any of the local sponsors, Chapel Hill, Carrboro or the University of North Carolina. The requesting partner will then be assessed the cost of the revenue lost by the fare discount.
d) Loitering or “joy riding” is not allowed. Patrons are allowed one round trip for the initial regular or free fare. Any additional trips taken will require additional payment of the base adult cash fare for each trip.
e) Transfers will be issued free for patrons requiring the use of two Chapel Hill Transit routes to complete a single one-way trip. When transferring from a reduced fare shuttle to a full fare route, an additional charge will be assessed for the transfer so that the equivalent of the full fare is paid.
f) To encourage the use of transit regionally, and to accommodate transfers between transit systems, reciprocal discounts may be arranged with other transit systems in our service area.
2. Passes and Tickets:
a) Multiple use passes may be sold, in separate series to distinguish between Town and University riders. Passes will allow unlimited use during the period of validity for any single rider. Town passes will have fixed expiration dates of December 31 and June 30. Prices for passes will be based on estimated use at full fare rates with prorated discounts applied for length of validity and type of use. The pass prices will be based on a maximum estimate of 450 trips per year. Discounts will be as follows:
12 month pass - 40%
6 month pass - 25%
Ticket Booklets 5%
b) Pass prices will be set at monthly rates rounded to the nearest $1.00 and will be published in an annual Pass and Ticket Price Schedule.
c) Prices, discounts and expiration dates for UNC Passes will be negotiated annually. These may vary from the Town's discounts and expiration dates.
d) All passes, permits and tickets will be marked as property of the Town and may be confiscated by the Town for violation of proper conditions of use.
e) Passes and tickets are transferable between patrons in the same user or service category. Cash may be use to supplement the use of a bus pass which has a value less than the applicable fare. For example, a limited use pass will be accepted for 1/2 of the fare on full fare trips. An additional 1/2 fare would then be required.
3. Special Service Fares:
a) EZ-Rider Patrons will be charged the full adult fare for all trips. No handicap or senior citizen discounts will apply. Required personal-care attendants will ride at no charge when accompanying an EZ-Rider Patron
b) Shared Ride Feeder Service fares will be identical to arterial fixed route service fares.
c) Systemwide Evening and Sunday Shared Ride Service:
I. Patrons are required to have a bus pass or a ticket. When using a ticket the equivalent of one full fare should be collected for each rider. This bus pass or ticket requirement is to distinguish this service as an extension of the fixed route service and to avoid direct competition with local taxicab operators.
II. In addition to the bus pass or ticket requirement, fares will be charged as follows:
Bus stop to bus stop - $0.75
Bus stop to door trips - $1.50
Door to door trips $2.25
III.E-Z Rider patrons using the Evening and Sunday Shared Ride Service shall be required to meet the bus pass or ticket requirement for one standard fare. In addition, they will be charged one full fare, as for bus stop to bus stop trips, but they will receive direct door to door service.
IV.In using this service, one non-pass-holding rider may accompany other rider. Fares will apply to both.
4. Advertising Fees:
All buses will be equipped with interior racks for the display of advertisements. Advertising fees should cover the net cost of placing the ads and should provide an additional profit of approximately 10-50% of the cost to be retained as Transportation System operating revenue. Separate rates will be established for commercial advertising, non-profit organizations and public service advertising. No exterior advertising will be done.
5. Parking Services User Fees:
a) Hourly off-street parking. - A rate schedule for hourly off-street parking will be established that encourages short-term, high turnover parking. The base rate schedule is outlined in the attached Schedule of Municipal Parking Lot Hourly Rates. Reduced rates of approximately 50% of the regular rate will be established for short-term parking (less than 4 hours duration) for Senior Citizens (age 60 and over) and handicapped customers. Proof of age or handicap must be provided to the attendant upon request.
b) Rental Parking. - For Town Public parking spaces that have proven to be unmarketable as short-term parking spaces or for which cost of monitoring and collections would exceed revenues, long-term rentals will be implemented. Rental fees shall be established at monthly rates that are competitive with rates in private parking lots. A separate rate for park/ride lots will be established.
c) Metered Parking. - Metered-parking rates shall be established that are similar to the hourly rates for off-street parking. Although there are no attendants for On- Street parking the cost of enforcement and revenue collection make that operation similar to off- street parking.
d) Special Events Parking. - The Manager may adjust the operation and the fees for the Municipal Parking Lots to ensure the provision of adequate services and the collection of revenues for special events. Special events include (but are not limited to) such things as football and basketball games, street fairs, and parades.
TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
TRANSIT FARE SCHEDULE
(Effective July 1, 2001)
Bus Fares & Shared Ride Feeder Fares
Adults..............................................………………...$0.75
Youths (Age 6 to 17).................................…….……$0.35
Seniors (Age 65 & Older)...........................………...$0.35
Medicare Card Holder ...............................…….…...$0.35
Handicapped.........................................………….….$0.35
Children (Under Age 6).......................……..Free w/Adult
Campus Trips* (campus stop to campus stop............$0.35
**Transfers..................................…………… Free - $0.75
* Some Campus Services may be fare-free (See Transit Guide)
**The cost of a transfer varies from free to $1.15 depending on the route combination needed to complete the trip. Transfers from other transit systems (TTA & DATA) will be accepted as a full adult fare ($0.75) for the CHT system.
Transit Token (Good for 1 Adult Fare)……...........….$0.75
40 Tokens (5% Discount)...........................…………$28.50
Special Service Fares
E-Z Rider Fares.....................................……………...$0.75
Shared Ride Evening Service**
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Adults |
Youths Seniors & Handicapped |
E-Z Rider
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Bus Stop to Bus Stop |
$0.75
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$0.35 |
-- |
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Bus Stop to Door Stop |
$1.50
|
$0.75 |
-- |
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Door Stop to Door Stop |
$2.25
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$1.10 |
$0.75 |
**The patron must also show a valid Chapel Hill Transit Bus Pass in addition to the fare. Chapel Hill Transit tickets may also be used to meet the pass requirements and the appropriate fare.
Special Event Shuttle Service
Park/Ride Lot Fares...$2.00 one way/$4.00 round trip
Downtown/Campus Shuttle...$2.00 one way/$3.00 round trip
TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
BUS PASS AND TICKET PRICE SCHEDULE
(Effective July 1, 2001)
"A" PASS - ALL USE PASS
This pass may be used by an adult (18-64 years old) on all full fare ($0.75) services, or it may be used on E-Z Rider trips.
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Expires 6/30/01 |
Expires 12/31/00
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July |
$203 |
$127
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August |
$193 |
$111
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September |
$181 |
$93
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October |
$171 |
$73
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November |
$158 |
$51
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December |
$143 |
$27
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January |
$127 |
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February |
$111 |
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March |
$93 |
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April |
$73 |
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May |
$51 |
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June |
$27 |
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Booklets containing 20 full or 40 half-fare tickets will be sold at a 5% discount off the equivalent cash fare for $14.25 each.
This schedule applies to Town Passes only. Students, Staff and Faculty of the University of North Carolina or the UNC Hospitals may purchase bus passes from the University Transportation and Parking Office.
TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
BUS PASS AND TICKET PRICE SCHEDULE
(Effective July 1, 2001)
"L" PASS - LIMITED USE
This pass is suitable for reduced fare patrons (youths, senior citizens, Medicare Cardholders and handicapped) to use on full fare services. It can also be used by adults on reduced fare services (Campus trips).
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Expires 6/30/01 |
Expires 12/31/00
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July |
$102 |
$63
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August |
$96 |
$56
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September |
$91 |
$47
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October |
$85 |
$37
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November |
$79 |
$26
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December |
$71 |
$13
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January |
$63 |
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February |
$56 |
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March |
$47 |
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April |
$37 |
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May |
$26 |
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June |
$13 |
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Booklets containing 20 full or 40 half-fare tickets will be sold at a 5% discount off the equivalent cash fare for $14.25 each.
This schedule applies to Town Passes only. Students, Staff and Faculty of the University of North Carolina or the UNC Hospitals may purchase bus passes from the University Transportation and Parking Office.
TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
CHAPEL HILL TRANSPORTATION
CHARTER RATES
(Effective July 1, 2001)
Conditions of Charter Operation: Chapel Hill Transit will provide vehicles and drivers for incidental charter trips. The use of federally funded buses for the provision of charter services to individuals or groups is only allowed under limited conditions. Incidental charter trips must be made within a 20- mile radius of the Town of Chapel Hill and operated at times that will not interfere with the published hours of operation for Chapel Hill Transit service. Chapel Hill vehicles will only be provided with an assigned Chapel Hill Transit Driver.
Agent/Broker: Chapel Hill Transit will accept incidental charter service requests on a first come first serve basis, only through commercial charter bus providers listed in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro telephone directory. Private individuals or groups requesting charter services from Chapel Hill Transit will be referred to this list.
Charter Rates*:
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Vehicle
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Rate |
Minimum |
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Transit Bus (37 passenger seats)
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$55.00 per hour |
$110.00 |
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Trolley Coach |
$75.00 per hour |
$150.00
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Van (15 passenger) |
$25.00 per hour |
$50.00
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Van (8 passenger, w/lift) |
$30.00 per hour |
$60.00 |
* Time billed shall include report time and return time (15 minutes), travel time to and from the trip starting point, and actual trip time. All time will be rounded up to the nearest quarter hour. Billing will be sent to the Commercial Charter Provider requesting this service, within 5 days of completing the service. Payment in full is expected within 15 days of the billing.
Advance Notice: Chapel Hill Transit prefers at least 5 days notice before scheduling trip. Trips canceled with less than 24 hours notice will be subject to a $25.00 setup charge. Requests must be made on a Charter Service Request form.
TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY RENTAL PARKING RATES
METERED PARKING RATES AND MERCHANT DISCOUNT RATES
(Effective July 1, 2001)
MONTHLY RENTAL RATES
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Lot |
Location |
Monthly Rate
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Lots 3, 4, 5 & 6 |
415 West Franklin St., 104 West Rosemary St., 141 West Rosemary St., and 127 West Rosemary St.
|
$65.00 |
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Rosemary St. Deck
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150 East Rosemary Street |
$65.00 |
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Park/Ride Lots** |
54 East/Friday Center 15/501 Southern Village 86 No./Eubanks Road
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$20.00 $20.00 $10.00 |
Patrons are charged a full month's rent for all rentals beginning between the 1st and the 14th of the month. Rentals beginning on the 15th or later will be charged one-half of the monthly rate for the month that the lease begins. Refunds will be based on the value of all full or half months remaining on the permit at the time it is returned to the department less a $15 administrative fee.
**Park/Ride Lots are free parking for patrons using Chapel Hill Transit or Triangle Transit Authority Buses. Permits will be required for parking by all patrons leaving vehicles in the lot overnight or for anyone else who is not using Chapel Hill Transit or Triangle Transit Authority Buses.
METERED PARKING RATES
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Length of Stay Rate |
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3 minutes $0.05 |
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6 minutes $0.10 |
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15 minutes $0.25 |
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30 minutes $0.50 |
DISCOUNT PARKING
The Town of Chapel Hill offers merchants three methods of paying for their customers' parking.
1. Parking Tokens
(1-49) = 1/2 hour use for $.50 each = 0% discount
(50-99) = 1/2 hour use for $.45 each = 10% discount
(100+) = 1/2 hour use for $.40 each = 20% discount
(200+) = 1/2 hour use for $.375 each = 25% discount
2. Coupons
Merchants may print coupons that will be accepted in off-street lots as payment of fees. Parking Services will then bill the merchant based on the following schedule:
Minimum use per month - 50 hrs/100 coupons = 20% discount
Minimum use per month - 100 hrs/200 coupons = 25% discount
3. Monthly Accounts
Must have appropriate validation provided by the Merchant and approved by Parking Services. The validating merchant is then charged as follows:
Minimum use per month - 50 hrs = 20% discount
Minimum use per month - 100 hrs = 25% discount
4. Residential Business Parking Permit
Each address in the residential permit area would be eligible for up to five parking permits for business use such as Contractors, Realtors, or Non-Resident Landlords for $25.00 per month or $150.00 per year and would be good in the residential permit areas only.
5. Service Vehicle Parking Permit
This permit is for qualifying service vehicles (plumber, electrician, utility, etc.) for $50.00 per month or $300.00 per year and would allow parking in the 2 hour metered areas.
6. Reserving a Parking Metered Space
The parking services division will “bag” a parking meter when necessary for contractors performing renovation work in the downtown area. The fee is $15.00 per meter per day.
7. Replacement Fee for Residential Permits
The parking services division issues residential and temporary parking permits at no cost to the residents. There is a replacement fee of $10.00 for any lost, stolen, or destroyed permits.
TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS
HOURLY PARKING RATES
(Effective July 1, 2001)
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HOURS |
FULL FARE RATES |
SENIOR CITIZEN RATES |
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0.00 - 0.50 |
$0.50 |
$0.25 |
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0.50 - 1.00 |
$1.00 |
$0.50 |
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1.00 - 1.50 |
$1.50 |
$0.75 |
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1.50 - 2.00 |
$2.00 |
$1.00 |
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2.00 - 2.50 |
$2.50 |
$1.25 |
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2.50 - 3.00 |
$3.00 |
$1.50 |
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3.00 - 3.50 |
$3.50 |
$1.75 |
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3.50 - 4.00 |
$4.00 |
$2.00 |
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4.00 - 5.00 |
$5.00 |
$5.00 |
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5.00 - 6.00 |
$6.00 |
$6.00 |
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6.00 - 7.00 |
$7.20 |
$7.20 |
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7.00 - 8.00 |
$8.40 |
$8.40 |
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8.00 - 9.00 |
$9.60 |
$9.60 |
|
9.00 - 10.00 |
$10.80 |
$10.80 |
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10.00 - 11.00 |
$12.00 |
$12.00 |
|
11.00 - 12.00 |
$13.20 |
$13.20 |
|
12.00 - 13.00 |
$14.40 |
$14.40 |
|
13.00 - 14.00 |
$15.60 |
$15.60 |
|
14.00 - 15.00 |
$16.80 |
$16.80 |
|
15.00 - 16.00 |
$18.00 |
$18.00 |
|
16.00 - 17.00 |
$19.20 |
$19.20 |
For Special Events deposits or a flat rate charge may be collected as the patron enters the parking lot.
TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
SCHEDULE OF BUS CARD ADVERTISING RATES
(Effective July 1, 2001)
STANDARD ADVERTISING
|
Full Showing (54 Buses)
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Half Showing (27 Buses) |
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1-2 Months |
$69.00/mo. |
1-2 Months |
$42.00/mo. |
|
3-5 Months |
$65.00/mo. |
3-5 Months |
$39.00/mo. |
|
6-8 Months |
$62.00/mo. |
6-8 Months |
$37.00/mo. |
|
9-11 Months |
$59.00/mo. |
9-11 Months |
$35.00/mo. |
|
12 Months and up |
$55.00/mo. |
12 Months and up |
$33.00/mo. |
Bulkhead Cards (Full Showing Only)
1-2 Months................$106/mo.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ADVERTISING
Rates above, less a 50% discount.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Service Announcements will be placed for a maximum of 90 days for a $25 service fee, as space is available.
AD REPLACEMENT FEE
Any advertiser who has paid for an ongoing ad may replace the ad copy for a service fee of $25. New ads should be delivered to Chapel Hill Transit.
TRANSIT GUIDE ADVERTISING
Limited advertising space may be available in the annual Transit Guide. Rates will be established on a cost plus basis and will vary depending on the size, location, and costs of printing. In all cases, rates should include a profit of 10-50% over the cost of the ad.
DEFINITIONS:
Non-Profit Organizations are those which are legally set up as Non-Profit Corporations and whose advertisements are placed to encourage the use of that organization's goods and services. Social service agencies are considered to be Non-Profit Organizations if they charge for their services. This includes religious groups and partisan political organizations.
Public Service Announcements (PSA's) are those placed to promote services that will benefit the general public. Notices for public meetings, voter registration and charity drives are typical Public Service Announcements. Public agencies and charitable organizations are examples of groups eligible to place PSA's.
GUIDELINES:
1. Discount for full rate advertisers with 2 or more ads per bus. No Agency discounts.
2. Advertisers will be invoiced monthly.
3. Chapel Hill Transit owns 54 buses. Advertisers should supply an additional 10% cards for runs of 1 to 3 months, 25% for 3 to 6 months, and 100% for 6 months or more.
4. Cards will be placed in the buses on the first Saturday following delivery of the cards to the Transportation Office, located at 1089 Airport Road.
5. Card specifications:
a) Ads must be printed on at least 5 ply cardboard stock.
b) Cards for bus overhead racks must be 11" top to bottom, 25" - 28" side to side, with no printing within 3/8" of any edge.
c) Bus bulkhead cards must be 21 1/2" top to bottom, 21" side to side, with no printing within 3/8" of any edge.
6. Chapel Hill Transit reserves the right to review and approve any bus cards before placement.
a) Advertisements should be of a reputable character, should conform to recognized business standards, and should not conflict with any federal, State or local laws or regulations, including those established by the Appearance Commission for the Town of Chapel Hill.
b) Liquor (including beer and wine), cigarette, and massage parlor advertising will not be accepted.
c) Advertisements must be professionally designed and printed.
TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
USER FEE REFUND AND WAIVER POLICY
The Chapel Hill Transportation Department provides both transit and parking services to the public. This policy applies to all passes or permits sold for Chapel Hill Transit Services.
REFUNDS
1. A prorated price of any prepaid transportation fee may be refunded for credit towards the purchase of other Chapel Hill Transportation services.
2. Any A or L bus pass may be turned in for full credit within one week of the date of purchase. A totally unused book of tickets may be fully refunded.
3. A new pass or permit may be issued for passes or permits which are excessively worn or partially destroyed if at least 50% of the old pass or permit is returned.
4. Refunds will not be made for lost or stolen passes or permits. Replacement passes or permits may be issued for lost or stolen passes at the discretion of the Transportation Director. Each incident will be reviewed individually and proof of ownership, identity and information regarding the loss may be required. Each pass or permit replaced will be subject to a $25.00 replacement fee.
5. Reimbursements for unused monthly parking permits will be made based on the number or full or half months remaining on the permit at the time it is turned into the department, less a $15 administrative fee.
6. The Transportation Department will mail all refund checks to the individual within 30 days of approval.
WAIVERS
1. The Director of Transportation may consider requests for full or partial waiver of payment for any transportation fees.
2. Any waivers approved by the Director of Transportation will be reported to the Town Council in the annual operating report for the Transportation Department.
3. A separate waiver policy has been established for EZ-rider Patrons who are residents of the Town of Chapel Hill.
EZ-RIDER FEE WAIVERS
1. This policy applies only to citizens of the Town of Chapel Hill who are certified for EZ-Rider Service. Requests from Carrboro residents or from individuals, who are affiliated with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill or UNC Hospitals, will be forwarded to those organizations for their consideration of any fee subsidy.
2. Many EZ-Rider Patrons are eligible for transportation assistance from various social service agencies which operate in Orange County, such as Orange County Department of Social Services, Orange County Department on Aging, Vocational rehabilitation of North Carolina, and the Interfaith Council. To the extent that EZ-rider patrons are ineligible for transportation assistance from any other agency, it is the policy of the Town that service will not be denied because of inability to pay established fees.
3. The Director of Transportation has authority to approve or deny requests for full or partial waiver of any transportation fees up to a maximum limit of $5,000
4. All requests for waiver must be submitted on forms provided by the Transportation Department.
5. EZ-Rider Patrons requesting waivers must verify whether they are eligible for, or have received any transportation assistance from any other social service agency.
6. Individuals requesting waivers will be encouraged to pay a portion of the total fee, and the amount of waiver approved may vary based on the level of service needed.
7. All requests for waivers must include a recommendation from an authority that can verify the financial status of the applicant. Acceptable authorities would be representatives of state or county social service agencies, ministers or pastors of local churches or religious organizations.
8. Income levels as published by the U.S. Bureau of the Census will be used in considering waiver requests; Annual income level; at or below the poverty level = 100% waiver, between the poverty level and 130% of it = 50% waiver, greater that 130% of the poverty level = no waiver. Adjustments will be made for family size.