In 1994, the City Council adopted a Master Fee Schedule, which combined the City’s fees for service into one document.  The City strives to recover most, if not all, of the costs for such services, although it is recognized that this is not always practical or possible.  This document has been updated periodically as needed.

All City departments have reviewed the City’s fee schedule, studied the costs of services being provided, and identified fees that should be added, deleted, or considered for adjustment.  The proposed changes are needed to offset new or increased costs to the City or to provide clarification regarding the description of the fee.  Schedule A provides a list of the proposed changes, which include various fee adjustments to vehicle impounds, fire permits, building permits, Public Works, Community Services, and Community and Economic Development.  Documentation supporting each proposed change is included (attachment 3).

A Public Hearing is required for the establishment and amendment of user fees.  A Public Hearing Notice was published on May 30, 2018 and June 6, 2018, in accordance with Government Code Section 6062(a).  The proposed fee changes and documentation were made available for the ten day public review period at the City Clerk’s Office since May 30, 2018.  If approved, the new fees will become effective sixty (60) days from the adoption of the attached Resolution.

It is estimated that the proposed fee updates will recover approximately $110,000 annually, depending upon the level of services provided.

It is recommended that the City Council:

• Conduct the public hearing; and

• Adopt the attached Resolution establishing and amending user fees for various City services.

By:  Karen Harris, Risk Management Supervisor