In those cases where, in anticipation of filling an application, a request is made for the Department of Public Works to review, research, give opinions, make recommendations, or perform other work related to a future project, a pre-intake assistance deposit or pre-application deposit shall be collected as a condition to performing any work as follows:
(a) Board Established Pre-Intake Assistance Deposits. In those instances where the Board has established a pre-intake assistance deposit or pre-application deposit, a deposit shall be collected before performing any work on the project. If the funds deposited are inadequate to complete the work requested, additional funds shall be deposited to ensure the actual costs of the Department are paid in advance by the requestor. Additional deposits required shall be calculated on a time and materials basis using, when available, Board approved fee schedules.
(b) Department Established Pre-Intake Assistance Deposits. In those instances where the Board has not established a pre-intake assistance deposit or pre-application deposit, prior to performing any work on the project, a deposit shall be collected in an amount estimated to be sufficient to cover the Department's costs. The deposit shall be calculated on a time and materials basis using, when available, Board approved fee schedules.
Any portion of a pre-intake assistance deposit or pre-application deposit remaining at the time of application submittal shall be applied to the deposit or fee otherwise due at the time of submittal. The Department shall not be required to refund any unused portions of the pre-intake assistance deposit until after all work on the project has been completed or terminated.
(Added by Ord. No. 9027 (N.S.), effective 6-19-99; amended by Ord. No. 9917 (N.S.), effective 3-30-08; amended by Ord. No. 10645 (N.S.), effective 2-14-20; amended by Ord. No. 10726 (N.S.), effective 6-4-21)