ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and the Fire Chief with a Request to Concur with the Recommendation from the Fire Prevention Division to ADOPT an ORDINANCE Amending CHAPTER 11, Fire Prevention Codes, Relating to FEES FOR PERMITS AND LICENSES.
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BACKGROUND: Solar voltaic power systems have become a booming industry and Peoria is seeing an influx in installations of these energy generating systems. Solar voltaic power systems are required to be installed in compliance with the fire code, and the fire department reviews the plans and inspects the installation to ensure code compliancy for the safety of our citizens and our fire personnel.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City of Peoria will have an increase in revenue due to the permit fees required for these energy systems.
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: N/A
IMPACT IF APPROVED: Revenue increase and the ability to ensure safe and efficient installation of solar voltaic power systems.
IMPACT IF DENIED: Possible increase in fire incidents due to unsafe and uninspected solar voltaic power system installations.
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: N/A
WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL’S 2017 - 2032 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
1. Financially Sound City
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Have an efficient government.
DEPARTMENT: Fire