HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-05-18 City Council (3)TO:HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
ATTENTION:FINANCE COMMITTEE
FROM:CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES
DATE:
SUBJECT:
MAY 18, 2004 CMR: 245:04
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO 2004-05 MUNICIPAL FEE
SCHEDULE
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the proposed changes to the Municipal Fee
Schedule for fiscal year 2004-05.
DISCUSSION
This staff report transmits the proposed Municipal Fee Schedule for fiscal year 2004-05.
Changes to the Municipal Fee Schedule are shaded and deleted text is lined through.
The fee increases vary depending on such factors as staffing costs and increasing expenses for
cost-recovery operations. An explanation of all increases is detailed in Attachment A. The major
changes to the 2004-05 Municipal Fee Schedule include:
The Planning and Community Environment Department is proposing a number of cost recovery-
related fee increases for development-related permits and inspection plan reviews. The total
projected revenue impact of these fee changes is approximately $135,000. In accordance with
state law, these fees cannot go into effect until sixty days after Council adoption, which is August
13, 2004.
Proposed golf fee increases are based on full cost recovery for Golf Course expenses,
including the repayment of the bond issuance that has financed capital work on the course.
Revenues are expected to increase approximately $25,000.
The Refuse Fund is proposing a new fee to offset the costs of administering the new
construction and demolition program. The revenue impact to this fund is approximately
$84,000.
3. The Fire Department is proposing a 10-50 percent increase to recover increased costs of
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services related to various inspection, investigations, and hazardous materials fees. The
revenue impact of the increases will be evaluated at mid-year.
The Community Services Department is proposing a 15 percent non-resident surcharge for
arts and recreational classes. The revenue impact is unknown and will be assessed at mid-
year.
RESOURCE IMPACT
Approval of the Municipal Fee Schedule with proposed amendments will result in a net revenue
increase of approximately $251,000 when compared to the 2003-04 Adjusted Budget. Of this
amount, $167,000 represents General Fund revenue, and $84,000 represents Refuse Fund
revenue. All fees in the 2004-05 Municipal Fee Schedule are intended to recover costs associated
with City departments providing these services. Please note that while some budgeted revenue
increases result from fee increases, other increases are the result of higher volume, not increased
fees. These revenue impacts are summarized in the resource level change tables contained within
each departmental section of the 2004-05 Proposed Budget.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
These recommendations are consistent with existing City policies.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Adjustment to the Municipal Fee Schedule does not constitute a project for the purposes of the
California Environmental Quality Act.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A:
Attachment B:
Summary of Proposed Changes to the 2004-05 Municipal Fee Schedule
Proposed 2004-05 Municipal Fee Schedule
PREPARED BY:
MARY DIVINSKI
Senior Financial Analyst
DEPARTMENT APPROVAL:
CARL YEATS
Director, Administrative Services
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
EMILY HARRISON
Assistant City Manager
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