Resolution No. 2024-12 Relating to Short-Term Rental Application and Renewal Fee - Approved 072324Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-12
A RESOLUTION of the City of Bainbridge Island, Washington,
updating certain fees in the City’s Fee Schedule.
WHEREAS, RCW 82.02.020 authorizes the collection of reasonable fees to cover the
costs to the City for certain activities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bainbridge Island periodically updates the Fee Schedule to
reflect City Council actions and the actual cost to the City of various services in accordance with
state law; and
WHEREAS, on March 22, 2022, the City Council enacted Ordinance No. 2022-05
relating to the process of updating certain fees and charges, amending and retitling BIMC
15.04.050, expressly authorizing the City Council to update fees and charges by resolution, and
providing for an annual adjustment of all City fees based on the U.S. Consumer Price Index
(“CPI”); and
WHEREAS, on February 13, 2024, the City passed Ordinance No. 2024-03 adding
chapter 5.38 to the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code regulating short-term rental units,
requiring owners of short-term rental units to obtain a short-term rental certificate, imposing
operational standards, and allowing for an short-term rental application and renewal fee; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to update the City’s Fee Schedule for the addition of a new
short-term rental application and renewal fee authorized by Ordinance No. 2024-03; and
WHEREAS, the Fee Schedule was last revised by Resolution No. 2023-10 on December
12, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE
ISLAND, WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The fee changes identified in Exhibit A of this Resolution, attached hereto and
incorporated by reference, shall take effect September 30, 2024.
Section 2. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this Resolution are
held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 3. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this resolution
conflict with the terms of any prior ordinance or resolution, including terms related to fee or
charge adjustments, the terms of this ordinance shall control.
PASSED by the City Council this 23rd day of July, 2024.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 23rd day of July, 2024.
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Joe Deets, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
Christine Brown, MMC, City Clerk
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: July 19, 2024
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: July 23, 2024
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 30, 2024
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-12
Attached: Exhibit A
Exhibit A – Resolution No. 2024-12
City of Bainbridge Island Fee Schedule
2024 FEE SCHEDULE
Effective January 1, 2024
REVISED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (Section 12 Only)
Exhibit A – Resolution No. 2024-12
City of Bainbridge Island Fee Schedule
12. MISCELLANEOUS FEES
(Resolution No. 2023-10)
ALARM REGISTRATION FEE $57.50
(Ordinance No. 2003-05, Resolution No. 2003-05)
BOAT DOCK MOORING FEE FOR FIRST 3 HOURS $.115 per foot for 3 hours or less
(Resolution No. 2009-03)
BOAT DOCK MOORING $.575 per foot per day
(Ordinance No. 93-32, Resolution No. 2009-03) for any time in excess of
three consecutive hours
BOAT MOORAGE – DAVE ULLIN OPEN Lease amounts set by individual annual contracts.
WATER MARINA ANNUAL LEASE
BOAT RAMP WITH BOAT TRAILER PARKING
(Resolution No. 2017-03) $9.21 per day; $92.10 per year
BOAT RAMP-COMMERCIAL (GROUP) $23.00 per day; $230.00 per year
(Resolution No. 2009-03)
BOAT HAND LAUNCH WITH CAR PARKING $5.76 per day
(Resolution No. 2009-03)
BOAT DOCK, SPECIAL USE PERMIT $115.00
(Ordinance No. 93-32, Resolution No. 2018-12)
BOAT IMPOUND REDEMPTION FEES $57.50
(BIMC 12.24, Resolution No. 93-36)
BOAT DOCK UTILITY FEES Electrical fee of $5.76 per
(Resolution No. 2018-12) day at the City Dock
CABLE TV FRANCHISE FEE 5% of
(Ordinance No. 96-22 and 47 U.S.C. §542(a) and (b)) Gross Revenue
Paid bi-monthly.
CABLE TV FRANCHISE FEE – PENALTY Variable
(Set by contract)
COLLECTION AGENCY FEE
(Ordinance No. 97-29, Resolution No. 98-06)
Charged whenever the City deems it necessary to use a collection
agency in order to collect amounts owed to the City.
Exhibit A – Resolution No. 2024-12
City of Bainbridge Island Fee Schedule
Amount owed is $100.00 or less 100% of Amount Owed
Amount owed is over $100.00 50% of Amount Owed
CONCESSIONS FROM VENDING MACHINE Variable
DEVELOPER EXTENSION AGREEMENT $285.00
DISHONORED CHECK CHARGE $23.00
(Ordinance No. 92-24, Resolution No. 92-39)
DUI EMERGENCY RESPONSE FEE $172.00
(Ordinance No. 98-21, Resolution No. 98-42)
ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING AT CITY-OWNED CHARGING STATIONS $0.30/KwH
The City owns two charging stations in front of Blackbird Bakery.
FALSE ALARM FEES
(Ordinance No.2003-05, Resolution No. 2003-05)
Second response (within six months of the initial false alarm) Warning letter sent
Third response $115.00
Fourth and subsequent responses $285.00/response
LATECOMERS AGREEMENT PROCESSING FEE Hourly Rate
(Resolution No. 2000-33)
LIEN FILING FEE $115.00
(Ordinance No. 92-26, Resolution No. 92-44)
LIEN RELEASE FEE $115.00
(Ordinance No. 92-26, Resolution No. 92-44)
L.I.D. PETITION PROCESSING FEE $285.00
MAPS See Copies
NOTARY SERVICES $5.75
(BIMC 12.20, WAC 308.30.020) Waived for City employees or City Work
PARADE PERMIT See Special Event Permit
PASSPORT PROCESSING
Applications are processed at the Municipal Court by online appointment only.
Initial application or renewal (this fee is retained by the City but set by the US
Department of State) $35.00
Passport photo, if needed $11.50
POLICE SECURITY SERVICES $115.00 per hour
Exhibit A – Resolution No. 2024-12
City of Bainbridge Island Fee Schedule
(Minimum 3 hours)
PROCESS SERVICE FEE $28.75
(Ordinance No. 92-24, Resolution No. 92-39)
REPORT TO ESCROW COMPANIES
(Ordinance No. 92-24, Resolution No. 2007-12)
Waived if no investigation required. These charges are in addition to
the charges in Section 12, if applicable.
Electronic utility and lien search $28.75 flat fee
Manual utility and lien search $40.25 flat fee
RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMITS
(Ordinance No. 2014-24 and Resolution No. 2014-15)
Type A – Right-of-Way Short-Term Use $172.00
Type B1 – Right-of-Way Disturbance $285.00
Type B2
a. Annual Bulk Purchase Right-of-Way Permit $575.00
b. Processing Fee for each City Permit issued under Bulk Purchase Permit
(Includes on inspection per cut or use) $57.50
Type C – Right-of-Way Long-Term Use $285.00
Type D – Right-of-Way Franchise Utility Routine Maintenance $1,150.00
Type A through D – Right-of-Way Additional Inspections, each $57.50
ROAD NAME PETITION (fee waived if part of land subdivision) 390.00
ROAD VACATION $285.00
(Ordinance No. 91-22, Resolution No. 93-22)
SHORT-TERM RENTAL APPLICATION AND RENEWAL FEE $275.00
SIDEWALK CAFÉ PERMIT $115.00
(Ordinance No. 2014-16, Resolution No. 2014-11)
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT $75.00
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT FUND VEHICLE LICENSE FEE $40.00
(RCW 36.73.065, Resolution Nos. 2019-08 and 2022-25)
The City has a rebate program for income qualified residents.
Check the City’s website for eligibility and an application.
VISA/CITIZEN/IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTS The City no longer
(Ordinance No. 92-24, Resolution No. 92-39) processes these documents
WATER SATELLITE SYSTEM CHARGES
(Resolution No. 2000-33)
ANNUAL FEE (no samples included) $115.00