REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
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Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2023/24 Fee Schedule
Report
BACKGROUND
The fees, rates, and charges of the City are reviewed and adjusted each year in accordance with Council Policy 7.1.1 (Fiscal - Long Range Goals and Financial Policies). This annual evaluation ensures that all fees, rates, and charges of the City are aligned with the cost to provide fee-related services, except for those fees that are legally limited, market based, or subsidized per Council direction. A public hearing was held on June 6, 2023 (RTC No. 23-0455) to present the recommended FY 2023/24 Master Fee Schedule, and on June 20, 2023 the Fee Schedule was adopted (RTC No. 23-0454).
While implementing the approved fees, staff identified omissions from the previously approved FY 2023/24 Fee Schedule and necessary administrative updates. Additional descriptive language has also been added to clarify fee details in the fee schedule. Updates were necessary at this time to accurately charge customers and implement new fees to meet state requirements. The FY 2023/24 Amended Fee Schedule (Attachment 1) details proposed amendments. Fee updates are highlighted in red and administrative updates and descriptive language updates are highlighted in blue.
The amended fee schedule would be effective once approved, with the exception of development impact fees, which would become effective 60 days after adoption pursuant to Government Code section 66017.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 7.1.1 Fiscal - Long Range Goals and Financial Policies:
7.1B.5.2 - User charges and fees should be adjusted at least annually to avoid sharp changes.
7.1B.5.4 - User fees should be established at levels which reflect the full cost of providing those services.
7.1B.5.5 - Council may determine for any service whether a subsidy from the General Fund is in the public interest.
California Government Code Section 66016(a): Prior to levying a new fee or service charge, or prior to approving...
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