Municipal Services Fee Schedule

Service Description Cost
Web Analytics Measurement, collection, analysis and reporting of internet data for purposes of understanding and optimizing web usage, a tool for measuring website traffic and for business research and market research used to estimate how the traffic to the website changed after the launch of a new advertising campaign. Web analytics provides data on the number of visitors, page views, etc. to gauge the traffic and popularity trends which helps doing the market research. $50 per report
Drafting Economic Development Segment of Master Plan Assistance developing an Economic Development segment of a Master Plan to serve as a guide for future development and growth of a community and the basis for zoning. LSCP staff will work with your local Planning Commission to write ED portion of a Master Plan that looks at a community’s social and economic characteristics, natural resources, public utilities, transportation networks, recreation, and existing land use patterns. From this data and from public input, LSCP can help your Planning Commission develop goals and objectives to guide development in the future. Price Based on Project Specifics
Property/Site Marketing LSCP can market your site or property for you using our Location One Information System (LOIS) software. LOIS is a real-time, on-line economic development site selection tool which offers a GIS-enhanced site database system giving a strong competitive advantage in the world of site selection. The LSCP will access, update and maintain the software loaded with sites available within the county, provide data at the city level and maintain a custom link on your website that will only showcase locations within your jurisdiction. LOIS also includes customized websites that showcase the advantages of your site and community.

Population Size

Price

Up to 2,999

$100/ Month

3,000 – 9,999

$200/ Month

10,000 +

$300/ Month

Marketing Information

Inclusion and access to LSCP databases, including our site consultant and developer list. Based on feedback from these databases, we provide targeted information on a bimonthly basis. Specific information can be included in the regular e-newsletter or special edition e-newsletters for RFPs or targeted information may also be created. $100 to create and send single page e-newsletter/ $60 to send only
Grant Research/Writing The LSCP includes grant writing and research for our government partners that have signed on for the full service annual investment membership. Research and grant writing services can also be provided on a contracted/hourly fee basis. $65 + expenses per hour
Non-Profit Business After Hours

Marketing, food, etc. included.

Display you materials provide prizes; get introduced; list of attendance after event.
$100 Per Non-Profit Per Event
DBA (Doing Business As) Request Trade name under which a business or operation may conduct an event or organize a group or business activity. $50
Federal Employer Identification Number Request The EIN is a unique nine-digit number assigned by the (IRS) to business entities operating in the United States for the purposes of identification. When the number is used for identification rather than employment tax reporting, it is usually referred to as a TIN, and when used for the purposes of reporting employment taxes, it is usually referred to as an EIN. $100
Liquor License Application The LSCP will be able to help in determining the type of license that is needed along with checking the requirements needed for obtaining the license. $500
Lobbying LSCP will use their time spent with legislators to explain the goals of the organizations they represent and the obstacles elected officials face when dealing with issues, to clients LSCP will prepare and establish both proactive and reactive policy agendas. $50 per hour/ +expenses
Tax Abatement Application Assistance by LSCP in filing for a stay of paying a tax for a short or long term, for a total or percentage of the tax for reasons such as the building of a new building to increase employment, etc. $50 per hour/ +expenses
State/Federal Government Relations Participation and partnership with Federal, State and local agencies, traditional cooperative programs supporting State inspection agencies, and other State and local agencies. Price Based on Project Specifics

Event Planning,  Meeting Facilitation/

Business/Organization Development
Organizing and planning that includes budgeting, establishing dates and alternate dates, selecting and reserving the event site, acquiring permits, and coordinating transportation and parking. Developing a theme or motif for the event, arranging for speakers, coordinating location support (such as electricity and other utilities), arranging decor, tables, chairs, tents, event support and security, catering, police, fire, portable toilets, parking, signage, emergency plans, health care professionals, and cleanup. Price Based on Project Specifics

 

LSCP Service Packages

 

Basic Municipal Service Packages

Description of Basic Service Cost for Basic Service

·         Health Insurance Group Rate

·         Workman’s Compensation Insurance Group Rate

·         Marketing Opportunities

·         Basic Economic Development Services

o   Listing of Available Sites

o   Entrepreneurial Assistance

o   Site Selection

o   Business Retention

o   Prospect Management

·         Networking Opportunities

·         Seminars & Workshops

·         Website Listing

·         Newsletter/Radio Show

Moderator Services

Champion Township

 $                190

Chocolay Township

 $             3,196

Ely Township

 $                969

Ewing Township

 $                110

Forsyth Township

 $             2,886

Humboldt Township

 $                324

Ishpeming City

 $             2,707

Ishpeming Township

 $             1,747

Marquette City

 $           11,116

Marquette Township

 $             2,613

Michigamme Township

 $                391

Negaunee City

 $             1,975

Negaunee Township

 $             1,689

Powell Township

 $                784

Republic Township

 $                750

Richmond Township

 $                412

Sands Township

 $             1,152

Skandia Township

 $                430

Tilden Township

 $                472

Turin Township

 $                  78

Wells Township

 $                324

West Branch Township

 $                683

*Service fees will be evaluated on scope of project request and are typically $25 per hour/administrative and $40 per hour/professional services. **Townships paying the full service membership rate are entitled to both Basic and Additional Service packages.

  

 

Full Municipal Service Package

Description of Full Service Cost for Full Service

Membership Base Rate:

Based on 50% of taxable value and 50% of population.

 

Full Service  Includes:

·         Health Insurance Group Rate

·         Workman’s Compensation Insurance Group Rate

·         Marketing Opportunities

·         Basic Economic Development Services

o   Listing of Available Site

o   Entrepreneurial Assistance

o   Site Selection

o   Business Retention

o   Prospect Management

·         Networking Opportunities

·         Seminars & Workshops

·         Website Listing

·         Newsletter/Radio Show

·         Moderator Services

·         Legal Services

·         Lobbying Support

·         Grant Writing

·         Grant Research

·         Convener for Multiple Groups/Activities

·         Website Hosting/Updating

·         Planning

Advanced Economic Development Services

 

Champion Township

$381

Chocolay Township

$6,392

Ely Township

$1,938

Ewing Township

$220

Forsyth Township

$5,772

Humboldt Township

$648

Ishpeming City

$5,415

Ishpeming Township

$3,494

Marquette City

$22,233

Marquette Township

$5,227

Michigamme Township

$783

Negaunee City

$3,950

Negaunee Township

$3,379

Powell Township

$1,568

Republic Township

$1,500

Richmond Township

$825

Sands Township

$2,304

Skandia Township

$860

Tilden Township

$944

Turin Township

$156

Wells Township

$648

West Branch Township

$1,366

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