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ACTION ITEMS
1.Summary of Day 1 (9:00 AM – 9:30 AM)
2.Planning and Transportation (9:30 AM – 11:00 AM)
a) Planning and Development Services (O:337-352)
i) Community Development Block Grant
ii) Business Improvement District
iii) Impact Fee Funds
iv) Housing Funds
b) Office of Transportation (O:323-335)
i) Parking Funds
3.Public Safety (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
a) Police (O:353-367)
b) Fire (O:245-258)
c) Office of Emergency Services (O:313-322)
LUNCH BREAK (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)
4.FY 2027 Proposed Municipal Fee Schedule (1:30 PM – 2:00 PM) Late Packet Report
Added
5.Infrastructure and Environemnt: Capital Improvement Program (continued), Enterprise
Fund Projects & Internal Service Fund Projects (2:00 PM – 3:30 PM)
a) Information Technology
i) Technology Fund (C:715-742)
b) Public Works
i) Airport Fund (Public Works) (C:393-415)
ii) Stormwater Management Fund (Public Works) (C:555-586)
iii) Wastewater Treatment Fund (Public Works) (C:627-666)
iv) Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance Fund (C:743-771)
c) Utilities
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ii) Fiber Optics Fund (C:497-517)
iii) Gas Fund (C:519-553)
iv) Wastewater Collection Fund (C:587-625)
v) Water Fund (C:667-711)
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FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS
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ADJOURNMENT
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Finance Committee
Staff Report
Report Type: ACTION ITEMS
Lead Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: May 6, 2026
Report #:2604-6303
TITLE
FY 2027 Proposed Municipal Fee Schedule
This will be a late packet report published on April 30, 2026.
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Finance Committee
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: Administrative Services
Meeting Date: May 6, 2026
Report #:2604-6297
TITLE
FY 2027 Proposed Municipal Fee Schedule
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Finance Committee review amendments to the Municipal Free
schedule for FY 2027 and make recommendations to Council for incorporation into the FY 2027
budget.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report presents the annual update to over 950 fees as part of the budget
process and highlights proposed changes to the FY 2027 Municipal Fee Schedule. The
proposed changes include 13 new fees, the deletion of 62 fees, and adjustments to
existing fees.
Most fees are adjusted annually by the General Rate Increase (GRI) of 4.59% or applicable cost
indices to reflect changes in the cost of service. This year’s adjustments also include the
implementation of a credit card processing fee to recover merchant service costs and the
incorporation of select Utility fees1 and all Airport fees into the Citywide Municipal Fee Schedule.
Upon Council approval, the recommended Municipal Fees included here will be incorporated into
the FY 2027 Adopted Budget and take effect July 1, 2026.
BACKGROUND
The City charges fees for a variety of services, including parking permits, building inspection
services, and facility rentals, to ensure that the cost of service is borne by the users receiving
the benefit. As part of the annual budget process, departments review and propose updates to
1 Council previously approved these connection and capacity fees on October 20, 2025, and the accompanying
staff report explained how these fees would be incorporated into the Municipal Fe Schedule starting in FY 2027;
Agenda Item #1, #2505-4736: https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/viewer/preview?id=0&type=8&uid=f6825375-
8aac-44fd-bc66-1fde8593eeb3
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the Municipal Fee Schedule, which are presented for Finance Committee review and
subsequently adopted by the City Council.
3 In
addition, the City is implementing a credit card processing fee to align transaction costs with
users who elect to pay by credit card, applied where costs are not otherwise recovered.
4 highlighted
that, while fees can be established at full cost recovery based on cost of service analysis, the
City Council retains discretion to subsidize certain fees based on policy objectives. In such cases,
fees may be set below full cost to support policy objectives, improve accessibility, or incentivize
desired outcomes. These policy-driven decisions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and are
reflected in the proposed fee adjustments.
3 Finance Committee recommended that Council approve the FY 2027 Airport Rates and Charges Schedule, accept
the Palo Alto Airport Rates and Charges Study, and authorize annual fee adjustments based on the Airport
Benchmark Index (ABI) on April 21, 2026; Agenda Item #3, #2602-5923
4 Finance Committee discussed Planning and Development Services fee structures and cost recovery
considerations on April 7, 2026; Agenda Item #2, #2511-5562:
https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=87767&dbid=0&repo=PaloAlto
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Additionally, the Staff recommended Airport Fees updates that were reviewed and
recommended by Finance Committee on April 21, 2026 will be incorporated into the Municipal
Fee Schedule as a part of this update, repealing previously separate rate schedules.
Table 1: Summary of Municipal Fee Cost Recovery Policy
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ANALYSIS
The development of the Municipal Fee Schedule for FY 2027 reflects some department service
realignments as most fees across the City have been updated to maintain cost recovery levels.
The General Rate Increase (GRI) for FY 2027 is 4.59% and reflects a combination of increases in
salaries and benefits as well as inflationary factors. This rate is applied to most fees to maintain
current cost recovery levels, consistent with City policy. Fees that were updated by a factor
greater or less than 4.59% to achieve a different cost recovery level or based on staff
recommendation are further detailed in Attachment A.
As identified in Table 2 below, thirteen (13) new fees are recommended to be added to the FY
2027 Municipal Fee Schedule.
For Airport and Utilities, this table includes only newly established fees; other fees are
incorporated into the Municipal Fee Schedule as part of this update.
Department Fee Title FY 2027 Proposed Fee Cost
Recovery
Level
Administrative
Services
Credit Card Service Fee 2-3% of transaction; actual
amount will be based on
percentage charged to City
High
Community
Services
Leptospirosis Vaccine $45.00 per pet High
Community
Services
FeLV Vaccine $45.00 per pet High
Community
Services
Fluid Therapy - SQ $50.00 - 75.00 each High
Community
Services
Medication $15.00 - $250.00 each High
Community
Services
Sedation/Anesthesia $150.00 - $350.00 High
Community
Services
Surgery, Preparation and Recovery $550.00 - $1,650.00 per hour High
Utilities Unscheduled Gas Disconnection Service Call
- After Hours
$9,798 per mobilization High
Utilities Unscheduled Gas Disconnection Service Call
- Weekend
$13,065 per mobilization High
Airport Transient Aircraft Landing Fee
(Non-Commercial)
$3/1000lbs MTOW per landing High
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Department Fee Title FY 2027 Proposed Fee Cost
Recovery
Level
Airport Automobile Parking Citation Fee $57 per occurance High
Airport Hangar Ground Lease Origination / Transfer
Fee
2% of sale of assessed value
per agreement
High
Airport Expired Certification of Insurance Fee $50 per month High
Deleted Fees
A total of 62 fees are proposed for deletion as part of this update. These fees are no longer
applicable, have been consolidated, or are administered by external entities. Examples include
the veterinary and massage establishment fees. A complete list of deleted fees and associated
justifications is provided at the end of Attachment A.
Changed Fees
241 fees are recommended to be adjusted by a factors other than the General Rate of Increase
or applicable cost indices, including, but not limited to:
(1)Attain a cost recovery level consistent with other fees;
(2)Align with a market study;
(3)Modify the fee structure to align with current service delivery; or
(4)Hold the fee flat to avoid discouraging use of the service of activity
Consistent with ongoing cost-of-service efforts, departments have continued to evaluate service
costs and revenues and, where appropriate, adjust fees to better align with cost recovery targets;
as a result, some fees in this section reflect increases.
Each fee is listed by name along with the Adopted FY 2026 rate, the Proposed FY 2027 rate, and
the fee change justification in Attachment A.
Parking In-Lieu fees
Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Chapter 16.57.030 requires that the Parking In-Lieu Fee be
recalculated in the event the City Council approved the construction of a public parking structure.
Per the Municipal Code, the fee shall be adjusted at the time the construction contract is awarded
to include actual costs to date, plus the projected construction cost, and authorized contingency.
A second recalculation must occur after the project is completed, based on actual design and
construction costs incurred. The recalculated fee may be higher or lower than the initial fee.
In December 2018, Council awarded a construction contract to Swinerton Builders (CMR 9688)
for the California Avenue Area Parking Garage. The total project cost was calculated per PAMC
16.57.030 and includes design costs plus additional services, the construction bid with authorized
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contingency, and all other staff and administrative costs incurred. This calculation was done and
approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2020 budget development process (CMR 10225). The cost per
parking space was calculated at $106,171 for the Fiscal Year 2020 Adopted Municipal Fee
Schedule.
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
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Staff has coordinated internally with budget and management staff in each department citywide
to develop the recommendations in this report. Conversations with the City Council throughout
May and June prior to the adoption of the FY 2027 Operating and Capital Budgets and Municipal
Fee Schedule allow for public participation in this annual process.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
ATTACHMENTS
APPROVED BY:
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A achment A Municipal Fee Schedule Amendments for FY 2027 Changed and Deleted Fees
Administrative Services
Fee Title FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed Justification
Business Registry Free
$50.00 $54.00 each Now includes a $4 State of California pass through fee
for ADA compliance
Mailing (Certified)
$4.85 each $5.30 each Determined by outside agency
Returned Payment
$25.00 each $25.00 each Determined by outside agency
Fair Political Practices Commission Photocopies
$0.10 each $0.10 each Determined by outside agency
Domestic Partners Registration Fee
$38.00 each $38.00 each Flat to promote accessibility and public participation
Candidate Filing Fee
$25.00 each $25.00 each Flat to promote accessibility and public participation
JC Decaux Public Toilet Fee
$0.50 each $0.50 each Fee set by vendor
Online Processing of Traffic Citations
$2.00 each $2.00 each Fee set by vendor
Community Services
Fee Title FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed Justification
Adoptions ‐ Adoption Hold Fee
$100.00 per pet $100.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Adoptions ‐ Cats (6 months and over)*
$130.00 per cat | $130.00 per cat $130.00 per cat Fee set by vendor
Adoptions ‐ Cats (Two adopted at once)
$240.00 per cat | $240.00 per cat $195 per cat | $263 per cat Fee set by vendor
Adoptions ‐ Cats (Under 6 Months)
$175.00 per cat | $205.00 per cat $185.00 per cat | $217.00 per cat Fee set by vendor
Adoptions ‐ Cockatiels, Parakeets, Chickens, Pigeons, &
Doves $10.00 per pet $40.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Dogs (6 months and over)*
$175.00 per dog | $205.00 per dog $175.00 per dog Fee set by vendor
Dogs (Under 6 Months)
$300.00 per dog | $350.00 per dog $350.00 per dog Fee set by vendor
Boarding ‐ Cat
$30.00 per day $30.00 per day Fee set by vendor
Boarding ‐ Dog
$30.00 per day $30.00 per day Fee set by vendor
Boarding ‐ Rabbit
$30.00 per day $30.00 per day Fee set by vendor
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Amendments for FY 2027 Changed and
Deleted Fees
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A achment A Municipal Fee Schedule Amendments for FY 2027 Changed and Deleted Fees
Fee Title FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed Justification
Boarding ‐ Small Animal (Reptiles, Birds, etc.)
$30.00 per day $30.00 per day Fee set by vendor
Cremation ‐ A. Animal: 0lbs ‐ 3lbs
$175.00 per pet | $50.00 per pet $200 per pet | $60.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Cremation ‐ B. Animal: 4lbs ‐ 20lbs
$200.00 per pet | $50.00 per pet $240 per pet | $60.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Cremation ‐ C. Animal: 21lbs ‐ 49lbs
$225.00 per pet | $50.00 per pet $270 per pet | $60.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Cremation ‐ D. Animal: 50lbs ‐ 79lbs
$250.00 per pet | $50.00 per pet $300 per pet | $60.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Cremation ‐ E. Animal: 80lbs ‐ 99lbs
$275.00 per pet | $50.00 per pet $330 per pet | $60.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Cremation ‐ F. Animal: 100lbs ‐ 150lbs
$300.00 per pet | $50.00 per pet $360 per pet | $60.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Cremation Services ‐ Custom Engraved Plaque Fee
$22.00 each $25.00 each Fee set by vendor
Euthanasia ‐ A. Domestic Animals (up to 20lbs)
$150.00 per pet $175.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Euthanasia ‐ B. Dogs (21lbs to 75lbs)
$150.00 per pet $175.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Euthanasia ‐ C. Dogs (76lbs and over)
$150.00 per pet $175.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Euthanasia ‐ D. Small Animals and Birds
$45.00 per pet $45.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Other Animal Shelter Fees ‐ Classes, camps, corporate
events $21.00 ‐ $1,075.00 per event $21.00 ‐ $1,075.00 per event Fee set by vendor
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees ‐ Cat ‐ Community Cat
Package $125.00 per pet $175.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees ‐ Cat ‐ Neuter
150.00 per pet $175.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees ‐ Cat ‐ Spay
$100.00 per pet $200.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees ‐ Dog ‐ A. Neuter (0lbs ‐
50lbs)$220.00 per pet $270.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees ‐ Dog ‐ B. Neuter (51lbs and
99lbs)$250.00 per pet $300.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees ‐ Dog ‐ C. Neuter (100 lbs and
over)$275.00 per pet $325.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees ‐ Dog ‐ D. Spay (0lbs ‐ 50lbs)
$275.00 per pet $325.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees ‐ Dog ‐ E. Spay (51lbs and
99lbs)$330.00 per pet $380.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees ‐ Dog ‐ F. Spay (100 lbs and
over)$400.00 per pet $450.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
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A achment A Municipal Fee Schedule Amendments for FY 2027 Changed and Deleted Fees
Fee Title FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed Justification
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees ‐ General ‐ Clinic Board Fee
$100.00 per pet $100.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees ‐ General ‐ Late Fee for
Spay/Neuter Pickup $70.00 per pet $100.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees ‐ General ‐ No‐Show Fee (non‐
refundable) $70.00 per pet $100.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees ‐ General ‐ Rescue Group
(Non‐Profit) ‐ Cat Neuter $75.00 per pet $125.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees ‐ General ‐ Rescue Group
(Non‐Profit) ‐ Cat Spay $100.00 per pet $150.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees ‐ General ‐ Rescue Group
(Non‐Profit) ‐ Dog Neuter (over 50 lbs) $175.00 per pet $225.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees ‐ General ‐ Rescue Group
(Non‐Profit) ‐ Dog Neuter (under 50 lbs) $150.00 per pet $200.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees ‐ General ‐ Rescue Group
(Non‐Profit) ‐ Dog Spay (over 50 lbs) $300.00 per pet $350.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees ‐ General ‐ Rescue Group
(Non‐Profit) ‐ Dog Spay (under 50 lbs) $250.00 per pet $300.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Vaccinations ‐ Bordatella & Parainfluenza
$20.00 per pet $25.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Vaccinations ‐ Cat Package
$85.00 per pet $125.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Vaccinations ‐ DA2PP
$20.00 per pet $25.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Vaccinations ‐ Dog Package
$85.00 per pet $200.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Vaccinations ‐ FVRCP
$20.00 per pet $25.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Vaccinations ‐ Kitten Package (under 3 months)
$125.00 per pet $160.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Vaccinations ‐ Microchip
$25.00 per pet $30.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Vaccinations ‐ Puppy Package (under 3 months)
$125.00 per pet $250.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Vaccinations ‐ Rabies
$20.00 per pet $25.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Vaccinations ‐ Rabies (Actual Clinic Cost)
$6.00 per pet $6.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Vaccinations ‐ Trap Rental ‐ Deposit
$75.00 each $100.00 each Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Bandages
$75.00 per pet $75.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Brachycephalic Fee
$100.00 per pet $150.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
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A achment A Municipal Fee Schedule Amendments for FY 2027 Changed and Deleted Fees
Fee Title FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed Justification
Veterinary Services ‐ Common Procedures ‐ Fluorescein
Eye Stain $21.00 each $21.00 each Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Common Procedures ‐ Medical
Grooming $102.00 per hour $102.00 per hour Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Cryptorchid Abdominal ‐ Fee
$110.00 per pet $150.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Cryptorchid Subcutaneous ‐ Fee
$55.00 each $55.00 each Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Ear Cleaning
$33.00 each $38.00 each Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Flea +/‐ Preventative (per dose)
$30.00 ‐ $100.00 each $33.00 ‐ $110.00 each Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Fluid Therapy ‐ IV Fluids
$27.00 per hour $30.00 per hour Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ IV Catheter Placement
$72.00 each $72.00 each Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Lab work ‐ Fecal O & P
$75.00 each $75.00 each Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Lab work ‐ FeLV/FIV Test
$52.00 each $70.00 each Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Labwork ‐ Heartworm Test
$48.00 each $60.00 each Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Labwork ‐ Parvo Test
$52.00 each $60.00 each Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Labwork ‐ Reference Lab
Labwork cost plus $30.00 service fee Labwork cost plus $30.00 service fee Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Labwork ‐ Skin Scraping
$33.00 each $33.00 each Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Labwork ‐ USG
$33.00 each $33.00 each Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Local Anesthetic
$43.00 each $43.00 each Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Long‐Acting Topical Ear Medication
$70.00 each $70.00 each Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Nail Trim
$0.00 with surgery $0.00 with surgery Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Obesity Fee plus Spay Fee
$55.00 per pet $55.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Vaccine
$33.00 each $33.00 each Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Routine Deworming (roundworms &
hookworms)$30.00 per dose $10.00 per dose Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Tapeworm Treatment (Praziquantel)
$20.00 per pet $25.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
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Fee Title FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed Justification
Veterinary Services ‐ Umbilical Hernia Repair
$44.00 ‐ $95.00 per pet $50.00 ‐ $150.00 per pet Fee set by vendor
Veterinary Services ‐ Veterinarian Exam
$85.00 per hour $100.00 per hour Fee set by vendor
Children's Theatre ‐ Children's Theatre ‐ Adults
$14.00 ‐ $31.00 each $14.00 ‐ $31.00 each Adjustment within existing approved range
Children's Theatre ‐ Children's Theatre ‐ Children
$6.00 ‐ $31.00 each $6.00 ‐ $31.00 each Adjustment within existing approved range
Children's Theatre ‐ Children's Theatre ‐ Per Show
Production Per Participant Fee $66.00 ‐ $430.00 each | Fee plus up to 50% $66.00 ‐ $430.00 each | Fee plus up to 50%Adjustment within existing approved range
Junior Museum & Zoo (JMZ) ‐ Ticketed Admission Fee
$2.00 ‐ $26.00 per person $2.00 ‐ $26.00 per person Adjustment within existing approved range
Golf ‐ Club & Cart Rental Fees ‐ Golf Cart ‐ 18 Holes
$17.00 ‐ $41.00 per rental $20.00 ‐ $30.00 per rental Fee set by vendor
Golf ‐ Club & Cart Rental Fees ‐ Golf Cart ‐ 9 Holes
$11.00 ‐ $26.00 per rental $12.00 ‐ $18.00 per rental Fee set by vendor
Golf ‐ Club & Cart Rental Fees ‐ Pull Cart ‐ 18 Holes
$8.00 ‐ $15.00 per rental $8.00 ‐ $12.00 per rental Fee set by vendor
Golf ‐ Club & Cart Rental Fees ‐ Pull Cart ‐ 9 Holes
$5.00 ‐ $10.00 per rental $5.00 ‐ $9.00 per rental Fee set by vendor
Golf ‐ Club & Cart Rental Fees ‐ Rental Clubs ‐ 18 Holes
$50.00 ‐ $80.00 per rental $50.00 ‐ $85.00 per rental Fee set by vendor
Golf ‐ Club & Cart Rental Fees ‐ Rental Clubs ‐ 9 Holes
$25.00 ‐ $45.00 per rental $25.00 ‐ $50.00 per rental Fee set by vendor
Golf ‐ Club & Cart Rental Fees ‐ Single Rider ‐ 18 Holes
$20.00 ‐ $35.00 per rental $20.00 ‐ $30.00 per rental Fee set by vendor
Golf ‐ Driving Range Fees ‐ A. Small Bucket
$6.00 ‐ $10.00 per bucket $6.00 ‐ $10.00 per bucket Fee set by vendor
Golf ‐ Club & Cart Rental Fees ‐ B. Medium Bucket
$10.00 ‐ $17.00 per bucket $10.00 ‐ $17.00 per bucket Fee set by vendor
Golf ‐ Club & Cart Rental Fees ‐ C. Large Bucket
$14.00 ‐ $22.00 per bucket $14.00 ‐ $22.00 per bucket Fee set by vendor
Golf ‐ Club & Cart Rental Fees ‐ D. Jumbo Bucket
$17.00 ‐ $27.00 per bucket $18.00 ‐ $29.00 per bucket Fee set by vendor
Golf ‐ Green Fees ‐ 9 Hole/Twilight Non Resident
$268.00 ‐ $762.00 per team $282.00 ‐ $840.00 per team Fee set by vendor
Golf ‐ Green Fees ‐ 9 Hole/Twilight Non Resident
Note: Twilight rate will begin 4.5 hours before sunset. $40.00 ‐ $62.00 per player | $50.00 ‐ $75.00 per player $45.00 ‐ $66.00 per player | $55.00 ‐ $80.00 per player Fee set by vendor
Golf ‐ Club & Cart Rental Fees ‐ 9 Hole/Twilight Resident or
East Palo Alto Resident
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$35.00 ‐ $56.00 per player | $45.00 ‐ $70.00 per player $40.00 ‐ $60.00 per player | $45.00 ‐ $74.00 per player Fee set by vendor
Golf ‐ Club & Cart Rental Fees ‐ Bay Area Resident
Note: Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, San Francisco
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$55.00 ‐ $120.00 per player | $65.00 ‐ $175.00 per player $70.00 ‐ $100.00 per player | $80.00 ‐ $110.00 per player Fee set by vendor
Golf ‐ Club & Cart Rental Fees ‐ Baylands Cardholder
$40.00 ‐ $100.00 per player | $55.00 ‐ $135.00 per player $45.00 ‐ $75.00 per player | $65.00 ‐ $95.00 per player Fee set by vendor
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Fee Title FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed Justification
Golf ‐ Club & Cart Rental Fees ‐ Juniors
Note: Will be available to those 17 years old and younger
ith lid ID
$15.00 ‐ $32.00 per player | $25.00 ‐ $51.00 per player $15.00 ‐ $30.00 per player | $20.00 ‐ $35.00 per player Fee set by vendor
Golf ‐ Club & Cart Rental Fees ‐ Membership Card
$79.00 ‐ $175.00 per card $85.00 ‐ $190.00 per card Fee set by vendor
Golf ‐ Club & Cart Rental Fees ‐ Non Resident
$60.00 ‐ $130.00 per player | $70.00 ‐ $190.00 per player $85.00 ‐ $130.00 per player | $90.00 ‐ $140.00 per player Fee set by vendor
Golf ‐ Club & Cart Rental Fees ‐ Palo Alto or East Palo Alto
Resident $45.00 ‐ $110.00 per player | $55.00 ‐ $145.00 per player $55.00 ‐ $85.00 per player | $75.00 ‐ $105.00 per player Fee set by vendor
Golf ‐ Club & Cart Rental Fees ‐ Replay Rate
$25.00 ‐ $50.00 per player | $30.00 ‐ $70.00 per player $25.00 ‐ $70.00 per player | $35.00 ‐ $80.00 per player Fee set by vendor
Golf ‐ Special Fees ‐ League Reservation Fee
$282.00 ‐ $840.00 per team $600.00 ‐ $5,000 per team Fee set by vendor
Golf ‐ Special Fees ‐ Tournaments
$75.00 ‐ $205.00 per player | $85.00 ‐ $270.00 per player $80.00 ‐ $130.00 per player | $100.00 ‐ $170.00 per player Fee set by vendor
Open Space Activities ‐ Registration ‐ Drop‐in Activities
$1.00 ‐ $147.00 per person $1.00 ‐ $147.00 per person Adjustment within existing approved range
Open Space Activities ‐ Registration ‐ Instructional Classes &
Camps $3.00 ‐ $1,216.00 per person | Fee plus up to 50% $3.00 ‐ $1,216.00 per person | Fee plus up to 50% Adjustment within existing approved range
Open Space Activities ‐ Registration ‐ Interpretive Programs
Including Tours and Birthday Parties $3.00 ‐ $1,113.00 per person | $3.00 ‐ 1,194.00 per person $3.00 ‐ $1,113.00 per person | $3.00 ‐ 1,194.00 per person Adjustment within existing approved range
Vehicle Entry Fees ‐ A. Vehicle Entry ‐ Daily Fee ‐ Vehicle
Capacity 9 passengers or less $6.00 each $6.00 each Fee aligned with market rate
Vehicle Entry Fees ‐ B. Vehicle Entry ‐ Daily Fee ‐ Vehicle
Capacity 10‐24 passengers $30.00 each $30.00 each Fee aligned with market rate
Vehicle Entry Fees ‐ C. Vehicle Entry ‐ Daily Fee ‐ Vehicle
Capacity 25 or more passengers with a group permit $60.00 each $60.00 each Fee aligned with market rate
Vehicle Entry Fees ‐ D. Vehicle Entry ‐ Annual Pass
$0.00 ‐ $86.00 each $0.00 ‐ $86.00 each Department Recommendation
Teen Center Membership ‐ Monthly
$5.00 ‐ $10.00 per month $5.00 ‐ $10.00 per month Department Recommendation
Teen Center Membership ‐ School Year
$74.00 each $74.00 each Department Recommendation
Registration ‐ Drop‐in Activities
$2.00 ‐ $146.00 per person | Fees plus up to 50% $2.00 ‐ $146.00 per person | Fees plus up to 50%Department Recommendation
Registration ‐ Instructional Classes & Camps
$3.00 ‐ $1,909.00 per person | Fees plus up to 50% $3.00 ‐ $1,909.00 per person | Fees plus up to 50%Department Recommendation
Rinconada Complex and PAUSD Pools ‐ A. Infant (2 and
Under)$0.00 ‐ $4.00 per person | $0.00 ‐ $5.00 per person $0.00 ‐ $4.00 per person | $0.00 ‐ $5.00 per person Fee set by vendor
Rinconada Complex and PAUSD Pools ‐ B. Youth (17 and
Under)$4.00 ‐ $7.00 per person | $5.00 ‐ $10.00 per person $4.00 ‐ $7.00 per person | $5.00 ‐ $10.00 per person Fee set by vendor
Rinconada Complex and PAUSD Pools ‐ C. Adult (18 and
Over)$5.00 ‐ $9.00 per person | $6.00 ‐ $11.00 per person $5.00 ‐ $9.00 per person | $6.00 ‐ $11.00 per person Fee set by vendor
Rinconada Complex and PAUSD Pools ‐ D. Lap Swimming
$5.00 ‐ $9.00 per person | $5.00 ‐ $11.00 per person $5.00 ‐ $9.00 per person | $5.00 ‐ $11.00 per person Fee set by vendor
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Fee Title FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed Justification
Rinconada Complex and PAUSD Pools ‐ E. Senior and Senior
Lap (60 and Over)$4.00 ‐ $6.00 per person $4.00 ‐ $6.00 per person Fee set by vendor
Rinconada Complex and PAUSD Pools ‐ F. Membership
(Swim Pass)$28.00 ‐ $75.00 per person $28.00 ‐ $75.00 per person Fee set by vendor
Art Center ‐ Auditorium
$204.00 per hour | $307.00 per hour $217.00 per hour | $337.00 per hour Sensitivity to declining rental demand
Art Center ‐ Children's Clay Studio
$54.00 per hour | $81.00 per hour $57.00 per hour | $89.00 per hour Sensitivity to declining rental demand
Art Center ‐ Children's Outdoor Classroom
$123.00 per hour | $186.00 per hour $131.00 per hour | $204.00 per hour Sensitivity to declining rental demand
Art Center ‐ Historic Courtyard
$123.00 per hour | $186.00 per hour $131.00 per hour | $204.00 per hour Sensitivity to declining rental demand
Art Center ‐ Kitchen/Pre‐school
$54.00 per hour | $81.00 per hour $57.00 per hour | $89.00 per hour Sensitivity to declining rental demand
Art Center ‐ Lobby
$123.00 per hour | $186.00 per hour $131.00 per hour | $204.00 per hour Sensitivity to declining rental demand
Art Center ‐ Meeting Room
$129.00 per hour | $194.00 per hour $137.00 per hour | $213.00 per hour Sensitivity to declining rental demand
Art Center ‐ Project LOOK! Studio
$54.00 per hour | $81.00 per hour $57.00 per hour | $89.00 per hour Sensitivity to declining rental demand
Art Center ‐ Sculpture Garden
$162.00 per hour | $244.00 per hour $173.00 per hour | $268.00 per hour Sensitivity to declining rental demand
Art Center ‐ Studio A
$54.00 per hour | $81.00 per hour $57.00 per hour | $89.00 per hour Sensitivity to declining rental demand
Art Center ‐ Studio B
$54.00 per hour | $81.00 per hour $57.00 per hour | $89.00 per hour Sensitivity to declining rental demand
Athletic Fields ‐ Grass Fields
$63.00 per hour | $114.00 per hour $67.00 per hour | $125.00 per hour Other, Department Recommendation
Athletic Fields ‐ Synthetic Turf Field
$85.00 per hour | $191.00 per hour $90.00 per hour | $210.00 per hour Other, Department Recommendation
Athletic Fields ‐ Tennis Courts (USTA and Palo Alto Tennis
Club Only) $8.00 per hour | $10.00 per hour $8.00 per hour | $11.00 per hour Other, Department Recommendation
Children's Theatre ‐ Auditorium and Stage
$189.00 ‐ $2,705.00 per hour | $286.00 ‐ $4,180.00 per hour $189.00 ‐ $2,705.00 per hour | $286.00 ‐ $4,180.00 per hour Adjustment within existing approved range
Children's Theatre ‐ Castle Stage and Secret Garden
$378.00 ‐ $3,382.00 per hour | $569.00 ‐ $5,225.00 per hour $378.00 ‐ $3,382.00 per hour | $569.00 ‐ $5,225.00 per hour Adjustment within existing approved range
Children's Theatre ‐ Dance Studio
$40.00 ‐ $1,455.00 per hour | $62.00 ‐ $2,245.00 per hour $40.00 ‐ $1,455.00 per hour | $62.00 ‐ $2,245.00 per hour Adjustment within existing approved range
Children's Theatre ‐ Package Rental ‐ All Available Space and
Garden $1,266.00 ‐ $6,764.00 per hour | $1,901.00 ‐ $10,451.00 per hour $1,266.00 ‐ $6,764.00 per hour | $1,901.00 ‐ $10,451.00 per hour Adjustment within existing approved range
Cubberley Community Center ‐ Art Studio Short Term
$107.00 per week | $119.00 per week $1.14 per sq ft per month $1.27 per sq ft per month Fee aligned with market rate
Cubberley Community Center ‐ Theatre Rentals ‐ Additional
Performance $450.00 each $450.00 each Fee aligned with market rate
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Fee Title FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed Justification
Foothills Nature Preserve ‐ Towle Camp (8 People)
$42.00 per day $42.00 per day Fee aligned with market rate
Foothills Nature Preserve ‐ Towle Camp Group (16 People)
$58.00 per day $58.00 per day Fee aligned with market rate
Bryant St ‐ Downstairs Large Space
$212.00 per hour |$328.00 per hour $212.00 per hour |$328.00 per hour Other, Department Recommendation
Bryant St ‐ Upstairs, Classroom 1
$188.00 per hour | $263.00 per hour $188.00 per hour | $263.00 per hour Other, Department Recommendation
Bryant St ‐ Upstairs, Classroom 2
$143.00 per hour | $205.00 per hour $143.00 per hour | $205.00 per hour Other, Department Recommendation
Rental ‐ Portable Digital Projector
$107.00 per hour | $161.00 per hour $114.00 per hour | $177.00 per hour Other, Department Recommendation
Rental ‐ Television
$17.00 per use | $28.00 per use $17.00 per use | $28.00 per use Other, Department Recommendation
Fire
Fee Title FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed Justification
Paramedic Internship Fee
$1,000.00 each $1,000.00 each Flat fee for paramedic intership, paid by schools
FireMed Business Tier 1
$20.00 per unit $20.00 per unit Not a fee for service, part of an insurance‐like program
for ambulance transport.
FireMed Business Tier 2
$100.00 per unit $100.00 per unit Not a fee for service, part of an insurance‐like program
for ambulance transport.
FireMed Business Tier 3
$200.00 per unit $200.00 per unit Not a fee for service, part of an insurance‐like program
for ambulance transport.
FireMed Business Tier 4
$500.00 per unit $500.00 per unit Not a fee for service, part of an insurance‐like program
for ambulance transport.
FireMed Business Tier 5
$1,000.00 per unit $1,000.00 per unit Not a fee for service, part of an insurance‐like program
for ambulance transport.
FireMed Residential
$8.00 per household $8.00 per household Not a fee for service, part of an insurance‐like program
for ambulance transport.
Library
Fee Title FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed Justification
Fines & Penalties ‐ Billing Fee for Overdue Items
$5.00 each $5.00 each Fee aligned with market rate
Fines & Penalties ‐ Collection Agency Processing Fee
$12.00 each $12.00 each Fee aligned with market rate
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Fee Title FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed Justification
Fines & Penalties ‐ Damaged and Lost Materials ‐ LINK+
$115.00 each $115.00 each Fee set by vendor
Fines & Penalties ‐ Overdue Materials ‐ In House
Laptops $0.30 each $0.30 each Fee aligned with market rate
Fines & Penalties ‐ Replacement Library Card
$1.00 each $1.00 each Fee aligned with market rate
Rentals & Reservations ‐ Mitchell Park Library
Community Room $66.00 per hour | $99.00 per hour $66.00 per hour | $99.00 per hour Fee aligned with market rate
Rentals & Reservations ‐ Mitchell Park Library
Community Room ‐ Full Day Rental $330.00 per hour | $494.00 per hour $330.00 per hour | $494.00 per hour Fee aligned with market rate
Rentals & Reservations ‐ Photography/Filming ‐Space
Rental Fee $100.00 ‐ $2,000.00 per session $100.00 ‐ $2,000.00 per session Fee aligned with market rate
Rentals & Reservations ‐ Rinconada Library Community
Room $96.00 per hour | $143.00 per hour $96.00 per hour | $143.00 per hour Fee aligned with market rate
Rentals & Reservations ‐ Rinconada Library Community
Room ‐ Full Day Rental $478.00 per day | $716.00 per day $478.00 per day | $716.00 per day Fee aligned with market rate
Rentals & Reservations ‐ Room Cleaning & Damage
Deposit $306.00 ‐ $3,060.00 per deposit $306.00 ‐ $3,060.00 per deposit Fee aligned with market rate
Rentals & Reservations ‐ Room Cleaning Fee ‐ Add on
$80.00 ‐ $500.00 per event $80.00 ‐ $500.00 per event Fee aligned with market rate
Services ‐ Laser Prints ‐ Black & White
$0.15 per page $0.15 per page Fee aligned with market rate
Services ‐ Laser Prints ‐ Color
$0.050 per page $0.050 per page Fee aligned with market rate
Office of Transportation
Fee Title FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed Justification
Bicycle Training (or other training)
$17.00 ‐ $80.00 per class $17.00 ‐ $80.00 per class Department Recommendation
PA Link ‐ Discounted Fare
$0.00 ‐ $4.00 per passenger trip $0.00 ‐ $4.00 per passenger trip Department Recommendation
PA Link ‐ Monthly Pass
$130.00 per month $130.00 per month Department Recommendation
PA Link ‐ On‐Demand Transit ‐ (Palo Alto Link)
$0.00 ‐ $4.00 per passenger trip $0.00 ‐ $4.00 per passenger trip Department Recommendation
PA Link ‐ One‐Way Fare
$0.00 ‐ $4.00 per passenger trip $0.00 ‐ $4.00 per passenger trip Department Recommendation
PA Link ‐ Weekly Pass
$40.00 per week $40.00 per week Department Recommendation
All Downtown and SOFA ‐ Wait List Registration
$12.00 per occurrence $12.00 per occurrence Department Recommendation
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Fee Title FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed Justification
All Downtown and SOFA Garages and Lots ‐ One Day Parking
Permit $0 ‐ $25 per day $20.00 ‐ $25.00 per day Achieve Cost Recovery
All Downtown and SOFA Lots and Garages Annual Parking
Permit $990.00 per year $1,037.00 per year Achieve Cost Recovery
All Downtown and SOFA Lots and Garages Reduced‐Price
Annual Parking Permit $247.50 per year $260.75 per year Achieve Cost Recovery
California Avenue Area All Garages and Lots ‐ Daily Parking
Permit $0 ‐ $25 per day $20 ‐ $25 per day Achieve Cost Recovery
California Avenue Area All Garages and Lots Annual Parking
Permit $715.00 per year $750.00 per year Achieve Cost Recovery
California Avenue Area All Garages and Lots Reduced‐Price
Annual Parking Permit $178.75 per year $189.00 per year Achieve Cost Recovery
"No Parking" Sign (on‐street)
Note: Per space $29.00 per day $31.00 per day Achieve Cost Recovery
Commercial/Construction ‐ Wide Load/Heavy Vehicle
$17.00 per occurrence $28.00 per occurence Achieve Cost Recovery
On‐Street Parking Permit (University Avenue & California
Avenue)
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$28.00 per day $30.00 per day Achieve Cost Recovery
RPP Construction Parking Permit
$128.50 per month $234.00 per month Achieve Cost Recovery
College Terrace RPP ‐ Annual Resident Parking Permit
$55.00 per year $62.00 per year Achieve Cost Recovery
College Terrace RPP Daily Resident Parking Permit
$5.50 per day $5.75 per day Achieve Cost Recovery
Crescent Park NOP ‐ Annual Resident Parking Permit
$55.00 per year $62.00 per year Achieve Cost Recovery
Crescent Park NOP Daily Resident Parking Permit
Note: Per night $5.50 each $5.75 each Achieve Cost Recovery
Downtown RPP ‐ Annual Resident Parking Permit
$55.00 per year $62.00 per year Achieve Cost Recovery
Downtown RPP ‐ Daily Resident Parking Permit
$5.50 per day $5.75 per day Achieve Cost Recovery
Downtown RPP ‐ Reduced‐Price Employee Parking Permit
Note: Per six months $144.00 each $153.00 per year Achieve Cost Recovery
Downtown RPP Full Price Employee Parking Permit
Note: Per six months $577.50 each $604.00 each Achieve Cost Recovery
Evergreen Park ‐ Mayfield RPP Annual Resident Parking
Permit $55.00 per year $62.00 per year Achieve Cost Recovery
Evergreen Park ‐ Mayfield RPP Daily Resident Parking Permit
$5.50 per day $5.75 per day Achieve Cost Recovery
Evergreen Park ‐ Mayfield RPP Full Price Employee Parking
Permit
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$412.50 each $433.50 each Achieve Cost Recovery
Evergreen Park ‐ Mayfield RPP Reduced‐Price Employee
Parking Permit
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$103.00 each $110.00 per year Achieve Cost Recovery
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Fee Title FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed Justification
Old Palo Alto RPP ‐ Annual Resident Parking Permit
$55.00 per year $62.00 per year Achieve Cost Recovery
Old Palo Alto RPP ‐ Daily Resident Parking Permit
$5.50 each $5.75 each Achieve Cost Recovery
Southgate RPP ‐ Annual Resident Parking Permit
$55.00 per year $62.00 per year Achieve Cost Recovery
Southgate RPP ‐ Daily Resident Parking Permit
$5.50 per day $5.75 per year Achieve Cost Recovery
Southgate RPP ‐ Full Price Employee Parking Permit
Note: Per six months $412.50 each $433.50 each Achieve Cost Recovery
Southgate RPP ‐ Reduced Price Employee Parking Permit
Note: Per six months $103.00 each $110.00 per year Achieve Cost Recovery
Planning and Development Services
Fee Title FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed Justification
Rental Registry Program Registration Fee Exempt: $0.00 per unit
Non‐Exempt: $35.00 per unit
Exempt: $0.00 per unit
Non‐Exempt: $40.00 per unit Achieve Cost Recovery
Police
Fee Title FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed Justification
Impoundment Fees ‐ Dog ‐ Licensed ‐ Second and
Subsequent Offense*$75.00 per occurrence $185.00 per occurrence Policy Update for Efficiency
Impoundment Fees ‐ Dog ‐ Unlicensed‐ Second and
Subsequent Offense*$95.00 per occurrence $219.00 per occurrence Policy Update for Efficiency
State Mandated Fees ‐ First Offense
$35.00 per occurrence $35.00 per occurrence Determined by outside agency
State Mandated Fees ‐ Second Offense
$50.00 per occurrence $50.00 per occurrence Determined by outside agency
State Mandated Fees ‐ Third and Subsequent Offenses
$100.00 per occurrence $100.00 per occurrence Determined by outside agency
OPM/DOD Background Check
$5.00 per application $5.00 per application Determined by outside agency
Impoundment Fees ‐ Vehicle Repossession Receipt
$15.00 each $15.00 each Determined by outside agency
Report Copy Fee
$15.00 each $15.00 each Determined by outside agency
A. Massage Establishment ‐ New
$478.00 per year $900.00 per year Planned for Council consideration later this year for update
and policy revision
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Fee Title FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed Justification
B. Massage Establishment ‐ Renewal
$241.00 per year $800.00 per year Planned for Council consideration later this year for update
and policy revision
Massage Establishment ‐ Sole Proprietor (New)
$318.00 per year $450.00 per year Planned for Council consideration later this year for update
and policy revision
Massage Establishment ‐ Sole Proprietor (Renewal)
$235.00 per year $375.00 each Planned for Council consideration later this year for update
and policy revision
Public Works
Fee Title FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed Justification
Street Cut Fees ‐ D. Pavement Condition: Very Good ‐
Excellent $28.00 per square foot $28.00 per square foot Based on actuals
Street Cut Fees ‐ C. Pavement Condition: Good
$20.00 per square foot $20.00 per square foot Based on actuals
Street Cut Fees ‐ B. Pavement Condition: Fair/At‐Risk
$17.00 per square foot $17.00 per square foot Based on actuals
Street Cut Fees ‐ A. Pavement Condition: Poor
$14.00 per square foot $14.00 per square foot Based on actuals
Electric Vehicle Charger Connection
$0.00 to $2.00 per connection $0.00 to $2.00 per connection Based on the individual charger according to charger type.
Electric Vehicle Charger Connection Overstay
$0.00 to $5.00 per hour $0.00 to $5.00 per hour Based on the individual charger according to charger type.
Electric Vehicle Charging
$0.25 per kilowatt hour $0.35 per kilowatt hour Achieve Cost Recovery
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Deleted Fees
Department Type Fee Justification
Administrative Services
Other Tobacco Retail Permit Administered and fee collected by Santa Clara County
Community Services Department
Adoptions Cats (5+ Years) Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Adoptions Dogs (5+ Years) Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Adoptions Exotic Animals Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Adoptions Rabbits Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Adoptions Rats, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, & Mice Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees ‐ General Rabbit ‐ Neuter Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees ‐ General Rabbit ‐ Spay Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Vaccinations Kitten Package (over 3 months) Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Vaccinations Puppy Package (over 3 months) Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Vaccinations Routine Deworming (roundworms & hookworms) Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Deciduous Tooth Extraction Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Dewclaw Removal Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Ear Mite Treatment Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Fluid Therapy ‐ SQ (Dogs) Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Fluid Therapy ‐ SQ (Cats) Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Lab work ‐ In‐House Fungal Culture Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Labwork ‐ PCV/TP Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Labwork ‐ Pre‐surgical Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Labwork ‐ Urine Dipstick Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Leukemia/FIV Combo Testing Determined by Vendor
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A achment A Municipal Fee Schedule Amendments for FY 2027 Changed and Deleted Fees
Department Type Fee Justification
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Medication ‐ Oral Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Medication ‐ Topical Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Medication ‐ Injectable Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Nail Trim Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Sedation/Anesthesia ‐ IM Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Sedation/Anesthesia ‐ IV Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Sedation/Anesthesia ‐ Gas Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Specialized Feeding Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Leukemia/FIV Combo Testing Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Medication ‐ Oral Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Medication ‐ Topical Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Nail Trim Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Sedation/Anesthesia ‐ IM Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Sedation/Anesthesia ‐ IV Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Specialized Feeding Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Surgery ‐ Minor Surgery, Preparation and Recovery Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Veterinary Services Surgery ‐ Major Surgery, Preparation and Recovery Determined by Vendor
Community Services Department
Rentals Downstairs Community Room ‐ Roth Service will be provided directly by the museum
Community Services Department
Rentals Downstairs Education Resource Room ‐ Roth Service will be provided directly by the museum
Community Services Department
Rentals Upstairs Meeting Room ‐ Roth Service will be provided directly by the museum
Police
Massage Estalishment Sale or Transfer of Interest Municipal Code Update: Report #:2512‐5609
Police
Massage Estalishment Business Location Change Municipal Code Update: Report #:2512‐5609
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Department Type Fee Justification
Police
Massage Estalishment Non‐Certified (New) Municipal Code Update: Report #:2512‐5609
Police
Massage Estalishment Non‐Certified (Renewal) Municipal Code Update: Report #:2512‐5609
Police
Massage Estalishment Massage Practitioner ‐ Non‐Certified (New) Municipal Code Update: Report #:2512‐5609
Police
Massage Estalishment Massage Practitioner ‐ Non‐Certified (Renewal) Municipal Code Update: Report #:2512‐5609
Police
Massage Estalishment Massage Technician ‐ New Municipal Code Update: Report #:2512‐5609
Police
Massage Estalishment Massage Technician ‐ Renewal Municipal Code Update: Report #:2512‐5609
Police
Impoundment Fees ‐ Cat B. Second Offense Fee Replaced
Police
Impoundment Fees ‐ Cat C. Third and Subsequent Offenses Fee Replaced
Police
Impoundment Fees ‐ Dog ‐ Licensed C. Third Offense Fee Replaced
Police
Impoundment Fees ‐ Dog ‐ Licensed D. Fourth Offense Fee Replaced
Police
Impoundment Fees ‐ Dog ‐ Licensed E. Fifth to Tenth Offense Fee Replaced
Police
Impoundment Fees ‐ Dog ‐ Licensed F. Eleventh and Subsequent Offenses Fee Replaced
Police
Impoundment Fees ‐ Dog ‐ Licensed C. Third Offense Fee Replaced
Police
Impoundment Fees ‐ Dog ‐ Licensed D. Fourth Offense Fee Replaced
Police
Impoundment Fees ‐ Dog ‐ Licensed E. Fifth to Tenth Offense Fee Replaced
Police
Impoundment Fees ‐ Dog ‐ Licensed F. Eleventh and Subsequent Offenses Fee Replaced
Police
Pet Licenses B. 24 Months Unaltered Fee Replaced
Police
Pet Licenses C. 36 Months Unaltered Fee Replaced
Library
Library Services Expired Hold Fee No longer used
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Sheet No. S-5-0
Effective 071-01-
2026
ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
Supersedes Sheet No. S-5-0 dated
0109-0101-202619
Charges in Utility Rate Schedule E-15 has been moved to City of Palo Alto Municipal Code Fee Schedule
effective 7-1-2026.
A. APPLICABILITY:
This Rate Schedule applies to all connections, interconnections, expansions, and upgrades to the City's
Electric Distribution System, except connections that serve street lighting or traffic signals .
B. TERRITORY:
This Rate Schedule applies anywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Electric Service.
C. CHARGES:
All Charges must be pre-paid by the Applicant prior to the scheduling of any construction or
connections to the City's Electrical Distribution System.
1. ADVANCE ENGINEERING FEES
The Applicant must pay all Advance Engineering Fees to start the engineering process which are non-
refundable. The Advance Engineering Fees will be credited against the estimated job cost prior to the
collection of construction fees. For Service connections applicable to fixed electric service connection
fees, CPAU will not require Advance Engineering Fees.
2. UNDERGROUND SYSTEMS
(A) Service Connection Charges:
Service Connection Charges are required when the City connects any Customer to the City’s
electrical Distribution System. A one-time waiver of this fee may be granted for Services
connected during the construction of an underground utility district.
(1) Residential or Small Commercial - Single service, single phase, 200 (or less) and
400 amp services that do not require customer
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Sheet No. S-5-1
Effective 071-01-
2026
ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
Supersedes Sheet No. S-5-1 dated
0109-0101-202619
(2) contribution for transformer upgrades or replacement.
These fees apply to single-family dwellings, with or without an ADU, and small
commercial businesses.
(a) For a 250 volt maximum, 200 amp or less underground service ……. $3,940.00
(b) For a 250 volt maximum, 400 amp underground service ...................... $4,360.00
(c) For any connection requiring greater capacity or system upgrades, the fee shall be
CPAU’s estimate of the installation cost.
(B) On-site Distribution System Charges:
Where the customer is financially responsible for CPAU installations of underground
conductors (primary or secondary), switches or transformers in and on facilities provided by
the developer within the boundaries of a sub-division or other development, an on-site
distribution system fee shall be charged, based on CPAU’s estimate of all applicable
installation costs.
(C) Off-Site Distribution System Charges:
Where the customer is financially responsible for CPAU installations of an Electric
Distribution system, system extension, or system reinforcement outside the boundaries of a
sub-division or other development to be served, an off-site distribution system fee shall
apply, based on CPAU’s estimate of all applicable installation costs.
3. OVERHEAD SYSTEMS
Connection Charges shall apply for all new single-phase Services or Service upgrades 400 amps
or less.
(A) Overhead Service Connection Replacement Charges:
(1) Residential or Commercial – Single service, single phase, for 200 amps (or less) and
400 amps services that do not require customer contribution to transformer upgrades
or replacement.
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Sheet No. S-5-2
Effective 071-01-
2026
ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
Supersedes Sheet No. S-5-2 dated
0109-0101-202619
These fees apply to single-family dwellings, with or without ADU, or small
commercial businesses.
(a) For a 250 volt maximum, 200 amp or less, 3 wire services, single phase
overhead service of 80 feet in length maximum .............................$2,910.00
(b) For a 250 volt maximum, 400 amp, single phase overhead services, 80 feet in
length maximum services ............................................................... $3,540.00
(c) For all other connections, the fee shall be CPAU’s estimate of the installation
cost.
(2) Charges for replacement or upgraded Overhead Services not described above, shall be
based on CPAU’s estimate of applicable costs.
4. TEMPORARY SERVICE
(A) Overhead Temporary Service Charges:
(1) For a 250 volt, 200 amp or less, 3 wire service, within 50 feet if a suitable
secondary system .....................................................................................$1,040.00
(2) Fees for a Temporary Service of greater length and capacity or voltage shall be based
on CPAU’s estimate of all applicable installation and removal costs, or $1,040.00,
whichever is greater.
(B) Underground Temporary Service Charges:
(1) For a 250 volt, 200 amp or less, 3-wire maximum service, within 100 feet of suitable
secondary system and service box. Customer is responsible for all substructure.
…………………………………………………………………………….$1,060.00
(2) If a suitable secondary system and/or service box is not available at the property, the
Customer will be responsible for all cost necessary to extend or rearrange the system
to allow for the temporary electric service.
(3) Fees for a Temporary Service of greater length and capacity or Voltage shall be based
on CPAU’s estimate of the installation and removal costs, or $1,060.00, whichever is
greater.
5. GENERATOR INTERCONNECTION
CPAU shall charge a fee for evaluation of Generator (Photo Voltaic (PV), Energy Storage System
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Sheet No. S-5-3
Effective 071-01-
2026
ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
Supersedes Sheet No. S-5-3 dated
0109-0101-202619
(ESS)) Interconnection Applications performed pursuant to Rule and Regulation 27.
(A) Advance Engineering Fees:
(1) Projects with a size less than or equal to 10kW in capacity…
....................................................................................................................... $520.00
(2) All Projects which are greater than 10 kW and less than 100 kW in capacity
. ................................................................................................................... $1,140.00
(3) All Projects which are greater than or equal to 100 kW and less than 500 kW in capacity
. ................................................................................................................... $7,560.00
(4) All Projects which are 500 kW or greater in capacity ............................... $14,500.00
(B) Supplemental and Detailed Studies:
(1) Supplemental and Detailed Study fees for all Net Energy Metering Projects requiring
additional study per Rule and Regulation 27 shall be based on CPAU’s estimate of
applicable costs.
(C) Interconnection Review Charges:
(1) All projects less than or equal to 10 kW ........................................................ $520.00
(2) Interconnection fees for all Projects not covered under section 4(C)(1) will be based on
CPAU’s estimate of applicable costs.
6. PALO ALTO CLEAN LOCAL ENERGY ACCESSIBLE NOW PROGRAM
Meter maintenance and administrative service Charge for Generators participating in the Palo Alto
Clean Local Energy Accessible Now (CLEAN) Program $207.00
D. CREDITS:
Rebates or credits may be available to defray electric service connection chargers, if the service upgrade
is a result of higher electrical loads caused by electric vehicle charging. For additional information visit:
https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Utilities or call 650-329-2241
E. NOTES:
1. These Charges apply to all vacant land except where the Charges are recorded as previously paid.
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Sheet No. S-5-4
Effective 071-01-
2026
ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
Supersedes Sheet No. S-5-4 dated
0109-0101-202619
2. CPAU can generally provide service availability from 30 to 45 days after all Charges are paid
except when long lead-time equipment or materials are required. Consult the City for estimated
lead-times.
3. All fees and minimum charges are subject to DGS California Construction Cost Index (CCCI)
adjustments, to be applied annually effective on July 1.
4. CPAU is not responsible for delays in Service connection caused by conditions beyond its control,
including, but not limited to, delays in the arrival of equipment such as transformers, switches and
cable.
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Sheet No. S-5-0
Effective 071-01-
2026
Supersedes Sheet No. S-5-0 dated
0109-0101-202619
WASTEWATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
Utility Rate Schedule S-5 has been repealed. Charges are now available in the City of Palo Alto Municipal
Code Fee Schedule effective 7-1-2026.
A. TERRITORY:
This Rate Schedule applies anywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Wastewater Service.
B. CHARGES:
Customer must pay plan review and connection fees in full prior to scheduling any Utility construction
work or inspections. CPAU will send invoices to the responsible party listed on the Service
application. All Invoices are valid for 90 days from date of issuance. Once CPAU receives full
payment, determines that all applicable Service requirements are met, and the Utilities Inspector
determines that the project is ready for utility installation. CPAU Water, Gas, and Wastewater Utilities
Operations (WGW Operations) staff will schedule the project for construction. Depending on material
availability and scheduling constraints, Utility Services are generally installed between
60 and 90 days later. While CPAU staff makes best efforts to install Services as planned, construction
delays may occur as a result of unforeseen conditions. Contact WGW Operations for scheduling lead-
time.
Regular CPAU work hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding City holidays. Any
work the City deems necessary to be performed during non-regular work hours shall be charged at the
overtime rate per Utility Rate Schedule Rate C-1. Conditions in which work may need to be performed
during non-regular work hours may include, but are not limited to, performing work on arterial streets,
in business districts, in front of major commercial establishments, and near schools.
1. PLAN REVIEW:
New single family residential building or remodel ......................................................... $635.00
New commercial building or remodeling permit valuation greater than $200,000 ...... $3,520.00
New subdivision residential unit ............................................................................... $232.00/unit
System extension 8-inch HDPE Wastewater main ......................................................... $34.00/ft
2. DESIGN:
Wastewater system design fee .............................................................................. Utility Estimate
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Sheet No. S-5-1
Effective 071-01-
2026
Supersedes Sheet No. S-5-1 dated
0109-0101-202619
WASTEWATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
3. COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSIONS:
City standard 8-inch main, Charge per linear foot ..................................................... $479.00/ft
4. CONNECTIONS:
4-inch connection, depth at 6 feet and below ............................................................. $15,615.00
6-inch connection, depth at 6 feet and below ............................................................. $17,478.00
4-inch lateral, depth between 6 feet and 10 feet ......................................................... $21,858.00
6-inch lateral, depth between 6 feet and 10 feet ......................................................... $22,938.00
Rehabilitation of existing 4” to 6” lateral by pipe bursting .......................................... $9,694.00
Connections of sewer laterals over 25 feet in length will be charged for the additional footage at
a rate of $206/linear foot for 4-inch connections and $213/linear foot for 6-inch connections.
Special arrangements must be made for connections larger than 6-inch. CPAU will estimate the
cost which will serve as the basis for a Customer deposit. Upon receipt of this deposit CPAU
will install the connection and the Customer will be responsible for the actual costs that exceed
the deposit amount.
5. REPLACEMENT OR RELOCATION OF FACILITIES:
Replacement of Lateral connections made necessary because of ordinary wear and
deterioration will be made without Charge. Replacement due to inadequacy because of increased
demand or load, relocation due to location will be charged as a new connection.
Costs associated with CPAU-approved relocation of lateral, and other facilities are the
responsibility of the Applicant. Payment of estimated costs is required before relocation work
begins.
6. CAPACITY CHARGES:
4-inch connection with 5/8-inch Water Meter (WM) ................................................. $5,250.00
4-inch connection with 1-inch WM .......................................................................... $10,500.00
4- or 6-inch connection with 1-1/2-inch WM ........................................................... $31,668.00
6-inch connection with 2-inch WM .......................................................................... $52,500.00
6-inch and larger connection with 4-inch or larger WM ...................... By estimate at $210/FU*
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Sheet No. S-5-2
Effective 071-01-
2026
Supersedes Sheet No. S-5-2 dated
0109-0101-202619
WASTEWATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
* FU = fixture unit (1 FU = 15 gallons per day).
Capacity upgrades to an existing Lateral will be calculated as the difference between the new
Lateral size and the existing Lateral size.
7. INSTALL AND CORE DRILL MANHOLE:
(A) Depth, 6 feet or less ........................................................................................... $18,404.00
(B) Depth, greater than 6 feet .................................................................................. $24,812.00
(C) Core Drill and Connection Tap to Manhole (Shallow) ...................................... $5,488.00
(D) Core Drill and Connection Tap to Manhole (Deep) ........................................... $6,435.00
8. ABANDONMENT AND DEMOLITION:
(A) Sewer Lateral..................................................................................................... $5,142.00
9. INSTALL SEWER CLEANOUT ................................................................................. $4,240.00
10. WORK PERFORMED BY OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS:
Engineering and inspection service Charges per Utility Rate Schedule C-1 will apply to utility
work performed by outside contractors, which may be done only with the prior written approval
of the Utilities Department.
(A) Engineering and inspection for new lateral ....................................................... $3,508.00
(B) Engineering and inspection for new main (per lineal foot) .................................... $55.00
(C) Engineering and inspection for new manhole ................................................... $4,385.00
(D) Engineering and inspection for lateral abandonment ........................................ $2,192.00
C. NON-STANDARD CONDITIONS
1. Any condition which, in the opinion of the Engineering Manager, Water-Gas-Wastewater,
will result in a cost higher than the Charges set forth in Section B will be classified as non-
standard. The Charge for a non-standard installation will be based on the Engineering
Manager’s estimate of the total costs of all materials, labor, and other costs required to
complete the installation.
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No.G-5-
3 dated 0109-01-202619 Sheet No. G-5-3
Effective 071-01-
2026
WASTEWATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
2. In the event Wastewater Service to a Premise is requested and insufficient capacity exists to
provide such Service, the Applicant shall bear the total cost for flow monitoring the existing
main to determine remaining capacity, design of new sewer main and construction cost for
enlarging the collection system to accommodate serving the Applicant. The Engineering
Manager, Water-Gas-Wastewater may require the Applicant to make arrangements for the
design and construction of said expansion in accordance with applicable CPAU Rules and
Regulations, standards and specifications. Alternatively, CPAU may elect for City staff or
contractors to design and install such facilities at the Applicant’s expense.
3. PUMPING PLANTS:
If the development requires a pumping facility to drain into the City’s Wastewater collection
system, the developer is responsible for the cost of construction of the pumping plant and the on-
going plant operation and maintenance costs.
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. All fees and minimum charges are subject to DGS California Construction Cost Index (CCCI)
adjustments, to be applied annually effective on July 1.
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No.G-5-
4 dated 0109-01-202619 Sheet No. G-5-4
Effective 071-01-
2026
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
Utility Rate Schedule W-5 has been repealed. Charges are now available in the City of Palo Alto Municipal
Code Fee Schedule effective 7-1-2026.
A. TERRITORY:
This Rate Schedule applies anywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Water Service.
B. CHARGES:
Customer must pay plan review and connection fees in full prior to scheduling any Utility construction
work or inspections. The invoice will be sent to the responsible party listed on the Service application.
All Invoices are valid for 90 days from date of issuance. Once CPAU receives full payment,
determines that all applicable Service requirements are met, and the Utilities Inspector determines that
the project is ready for utility installation, CPAU Water, Gas, and Wastewater Utilities Operations
(WGW Operations) staff will schedule the project for construction. Depending on material availability
and scheduling constraints, Utility Services will be installed between 60 and 90 days. While CPAU
staff makes best efforts to install Services as planned, construction delays may occur as a result of
unforeseen conditions. Contact WGW Operations for scheduling lead-time.
Regular CPAU work hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding City holidays. Any
work the City deems necessary to be performed during non-regular work hours shall be charged at the
overtime rate per Utility Rate Schedule Rate C-1. These conditions include but are not limited to
performing work on arterial streets, in business districts, in front of major commercial establishments,
and near schools.
1. PLAN REVIEW:
New single family residence or residential remodel ......................................................... $635.00
New commercial building or remodeling permit valuation greater than $200,000 ......... $4,653.00
New subdivision residential unit ................................................................................ $526.00/unit
System extension of 8-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) Water main .................. $19.00/ft
2. DESIGN:
Water System Design ............................................................................................ Utility Estimate
3. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM EXTENSION:
City standard 8-inch main, Charge per linear foot ............................................................. $383.00
4. SERVICE CONNECTIONS:
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No.G-5-
5 dated 0109-01-202619 Sheet No. G-5-5
Effective 071-01-
2026
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
Water Service: Domestic, Irrigation, and Fire
Size Amount
1- inch copper connection ............................................................................................. $10,773.00
2- inch copper connection ............................................................................................. $11,965.00
2-inch connection .......................................................................................................... $12,236.00
4-inch connection .......................................................................................................... $15,030.00
6-inch connection .......................................................................................................... $17,920.00
8-inch connection .......................................................................................................... $19,482.00
10-inch connection ........................................................................................................ $21,826.00
Replacement of Service connection made necessary because of ordinary wear and deterioration
will be made without Charge. Replacement due to inadequacy because of additional demand or
load will be charged as a new Service connection.
Additional Domestic or Irrigation Services
For Service installations connecting to a pre-existing Service or installations of a new, larger
Service.
2-inch connection ........................................................................................................... $5,626.00
4-inch connection ........................................................................................................... $7,956.00
Combination Domestic or Irrigation Water Service and Fire Service
Combination Water Service connections require CPAU approval. If approved, connection
Charges for both the fire Service and the domestic or irrigation Service connection will apply.
Master Water Service
Connections that serve domestic Water Service and fire protection through a detector Meter require
CPAU approval. Applicable Charges for master Water Service connections will be based on
CPAU’s estimate of the total costs, including materials, labor, metering, and all other costs
required for the installation.
5. METERS:
5/8-inch x 3/4-inch Meter .............................................................................................. $1,193.00
1- inch Meter .................................................................................................................. $1,318.00
1 ½-inch Meter .............................................................................................................. $2,509.00
2- inch Meter .................................................................................................................. $2,726.00
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No.G-5-
6 dated 0109-01-202619 Sheet No. G-5-6
Effective 071-01-
2026
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
3- inch Meter .................................................................................................................. $4,478.00
4- inch Meter .................................................................................................................. $7,259.00
6-inch Meter .................................................................................................................. $9,805.00
Automatic Meter Reading - AMR Encoder Receiver Transmitter ................................... $216.00
6. CAPACITY CHARGES:
Capacity Charges apply to new Utility Services and added demand on existing Services.
Domestic:
5/8-inch x 3/4-inch Meter ................................................................................................ $3,750.00
1- inch Meter .................................................................................................................... $6,250.00
1 ½-inch Meter .............................................................................................................. $18,850.00
2- inch Meter .................................................................................................................. $31,250.00
4-inch Meter and larger ..................................................... By estimate at $125/fixture unit (FU)*
*These charges vary and are based on the total number of fixture units (FU) estimated for the water
supply demand. Water supply fixture units are estimated per California Uniform Plumbing Code.
Fire Service Capacity Charges:
2-inch ................................................................................................................................ $750.00
4-inch ............................................................................................................................. $8,425.00
6-inch ............................................................................................................................ $18,250.00
8-inch ............................................................................................................................ $30,950.00
10-inch .......................................................................................................................... $48,110.00
If a Customer is upgrading the capacity of an existing Service, then the capacity Charge will be
the difference between the new Service size and the existing Service size.
7. ADDITIONAL METERS:
With new connection, up to 2-inch ............................................................................... $1,823.00
With existing connection, up to 2-inch ......................................................................... $2,463.00
2 Meter Manifold on 2” PE or 1” CU service ............................................................... $1,037.00
8. RELOCATION OF FACILITIES:
The costs of CPAU-approved relocation of Services, hydrants, or other facilities will be the
responsibility of the Applicant. Payment of estimated cost is required before relocation work
begins.
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Attachment B - List of all
Utility Fees Moved to
Citywide Municipal Fee
Schedule
Item 4: Staff Report Pg. 34 Packet Pg. 40 of 76
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No.G-5-
7 dated 0109-01-202619 Sheet No. G-5-7
Effective 071-01-
2026
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
9. FIRE HYDRANT:
(A) Install new hydrant without lateral ......................................................................... $5,135.00
(B) Install new hydrant with lateral ............................................................................ $24,341.00
(C) Relocation behind curb (up to 5 feet) ................................................................... $13,518.00
Relocations more than 5 feet will require a new lateral and the existing lateral will be disconnected
and abandoned at the main.
10. TAPPING THE WATER MAIN FOR CONTRACTOR-INSTALLED SERVICES:
(A) Tap Water main for 2-inch Service ......................................................................... $2,435.00
(B) Tap Water main for 4-inch Service ......................................................................... $3,137.00
(C) Tap Water main for 6-inch Service ......................................................................... $5,170.00
(D) Tap Water main for 8-inch Service ......................................................................... $6,959.00
11. ABANDONMENT:
(A) Small Service 2-inch and less ................................................................................ $6,593.00
(B) Large Service more than 2-inch ............................................................................ $8,991.00
12. WORK PERFORMED BY OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS:
Engineering and inspection service Charges per Utility Rate Schedule C-1 will apply to utility
work performed by outside contractors, which may be done only with the prior written approval
of the Utilities Department.
(A) Engineering and inspection for new 2-inch Service .............................................. $2,631.00
(B) Engineering and inspection for new 2-inch Service connected to larger Service . $1,754.00
(C) Engineering and inspection for new 4-inch to 8-inch Service .............................. $3,946.00
(D) Engineering and inspection for new hydrant and Service ..................................... $3,946.00
(E) Engineering and inspection for abandonment of 2-inch and smaller Service ....... $1,315.00
(F) Engineering and inspection for abandonment of 3-inch and larger Service .......... $1,754.00
(G) Engineering and inspection for new 8-inch main (per linear foot) ............................ $44.00
C. NON-STANDARD CONDITIONS:
1. Any condition which, in the opinion of the Engineering Manager, Water-Gas-Wastewater, will
result in a cost higher than the Charges set forth in Section B will be classified as non-standard.
The Charge for a non-standard installation will be based on the Engineering Manager’s estimate
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Attachment B - List of all
Utility Fees Moved to
Citywide Municipal Fee
Schedule
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No.G-5-
8 dated 0109-01-202619 Sheet No. G-5-8
Effective 071-01-
2026
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
of the total costs of all materials, labor, and other costs required to complete the installation.
2. If CPAU determines that insufficient capacity exists to provide Water Service to an Applicant,
Applicant will be responsible for the CPAU’s costs to complete a hydraulic system capacity study
to determine whether Distribution System upgrades will be required to serve the Applicant, as well
the costs of completing the upgrades deemed necessary by CPAU.
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. All fees and minimum charges are subject to DGS California Construction Cost Index (CCCI)
adjustments, to be applied annually effective on July 1.
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No.G-5-
9 dated 0109-01-202619 Sheet No. G-5-9
Effective 071-01-
2026
GAS SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
Utility Rate Schedule G-5 has been repealed. Charges are now available in the City of Palo Alto Municipal
Code Fee Schedule effective 7-1-2026.
A. TERRITORY:
This Rate Schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Gas Service.
B. CHARGES:
Customer must pay plan review and connection fees in full prior to scheduling any Utility construction
work or inspections. CPAU will send invoices to the responsible party listed on the Service
application. All invoices are valid for 90 days from date of issuance. Once CPAU receives full
payment, determines that all applicable Service requirements are met, and the Utilities Inspector
determines that the project is ready for utility installation, CPAU Water-Gas- Wastewater Utilities
Operations (WGW Operations) staff will schedule the project for construction. Depending on material
availability and scheduling constraints, Utility Services are generally installed 60 to 90 days later.
While CPAU staff makes best efforts to install Services as planned, construction delays may occur as
a result of unforeseen conditions. Contact WGW Operations for scheduling lead-time.
Regular CPAU work hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding City holidays. Any
work the City deems necessary to be performed during non-regular work hours shall be charged at the
overtime rate per Utility Rate Schedule Rate C-1. Conditions in which work may need to be performed
during non-regular work hours may include, but are not limited to, performing work on arterial streets,
in business districts, in front of major commercial establishments, and near schools.
1. COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW:
New commercial building or remodeling permit valuation greater than $200,000 ....... $3,536.00
New subdivision residential unit ............................................................................... $520.00/unit
System extension of 2-inch polyethylene (PE) Gas main ............................................... $20.00/ft
2. RESIDENTIAL PLAN REVIEW:
New single-family residential (SFR) building or SFR remodeling permit valuation greater than
$100,000 ........................................................................................................................ $1,270.00
3. DESIGN:
Gas system design ................................................................................................ Utility Estimate
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Utility Fees Moved to
Citywide Municipal Fee
Schedule
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No.G-5-
10 dated 0109-01-202619 Sheet No. G-5-10
Effective 071-01-
2026
GAS SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
4. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM EXTENSION:
Charge per linear foot .................................................................................................... $350.00/ft
5. CONNECTION FOR SERVICE INSTALLED ON EXISTING MAIN:
Service connection Charges include up to 40 feet of Service Line installation inside the property
line. Service Lines will be installed along the shortest most practical route, as determined by the
Utilities Department (perpendicular from the Gas main in the adjoining street, alley, lane road, or
easement to the nearest suitable Meter location at the building or structure).
Size
1- inch directionally bored connection ................................................................................$8,636.00
2- inch directionally bored connection .............................................................................. $13,439.00
Excess length Charge for directionally bored connection ................................................ $69.00 /ft*
1- or 2-inch trenched connection ........................................................................................$8,500.00
2- inch main installation in contractor-provided trench ......................................................... $245 /ft
Connections above 2-inches ..................................................................................... Utility Estimate
1- or 2-inch excess flow valve (EFV) installation on PE service .................................... $6,713.00
*Excess Length Charge: An additional Charge ($69.00/foot) will apply to an extension greater
than 40 feet from the property line closest to the street, to the Gas Meter location, measured along
a line perpendicular to the street property line.
Replacement of Service connections made necessary because of ordinary wear and deterioration
will be made without Charge. However, if the need for replacement arises due to meeting an
increase in load or relocation of a non- polyethylene (PE) pipe Service, the installation of the
Service will be charged as a new Service.
6. METERS:
250 Cubic Foot Per Hour (CFH) House Meter ...................................................................$1,097.00
250 CFH Curb Meter ..........................................................................................................$2,601.00
400 CFH House Meter ........................................................................................................$1,457.00
400 CFH Curb Meter ..........................................................................................................$2,782.00
630 CFH House Meter ........................................................................................................$1,969.00
630 CFH Curb Meter ..........................................................................................................$2,796.00
800 CFH Diaphragm – Commercial House Meter .............................................................$2,782.00
1000 CFH Diaphragm - Commercial House Meter ...........................................................$3,217.00
1500 CFH Rotary-Commercial House Meter .....................................................................$3,202.00
2000 CFH Rotary-Commercial ..........................................................................................$4,165.00
3000 CFH Rotary-Commercial ..........................................................................................$4,278.00
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Utility Fees Moved to
Citywide Municipal Fee
Schedule
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No.G-5-
11 dated 0109-01-202619 Sheet No. G-5-11
Effective 071-01-
2026
GAS SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
5000 CFH Rotary-Commercial ..........................................................................................$4,827.00
7000 CFH Rotary-Commercial ..........................................................................................$5,594.00
11000 CFH Rotary-Commercial ......................................................................................$15,898.00
16000 CFH Rotary-Commercial ......................................................................................$18,314.00
23000 CFH Rotary-Commercial ............................................................................... Utility Estimate
Electronic Volume Corrector System ........................................................................ Utility Estimate
Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Encoder Receiver Transmitter – Diaphragm Meter .......$232.00
AMR Encoder Receiver Transmitter – Rotary Meter ...........................................................$324.00
Vent line for Gas Regulator ...................................................................................................$454.00
2- inch bollard (to protect Gas Meter) installation fee ...........................................................$525.00
4-inch bollard (to protect Gas Meter) installation fee ...........................................................$823.00
Other Meter sizes ...................................................................................................... Utility Estimate
7. ADDITIONAL METERS ON CONNECTION:
These Charges apply to Meters up to 630 CFH. Charges for Meters above 630 CFH will be
based on the Utilities Department’s estimate.
Per Meter
With new connection .............................................................................................................$648.00
On existing Metered connection .........................................................................................$1,585.00
8. SERVICE RELOCATION:
Service riser relocation .......................................................................................................$2,791.00
Service riser relocations will only be performed on 1-inch and larger polyethylene (PE) pipe
Service Lines that have been approved by Utilities Department. All Service Lines made of non-PE
materials must be replaced from the main to the Meter at the Charges listed in Section B(6) of this
Rate Schedule.
Curb Meter- Riser relocation on existing 1-inch PE pipe ..................................................$1,337.00
Curb Meter- New Service from main to house ..................................................................$3,887.00
9. RELOCATION OF FACILITIES:
Approved relocation of Service Lines and other facilities will be done at the cost of the Applicant.
Payment of estimated costs is required before relocation work begins.
10. TAPPING THE GAS MAIN FOR CONTRACTOR-INSTALLED SERVICES:
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Utility Fees Moved to
Citywide Municipal Fee
Schedule
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No.G-5-
12 dated 0109-01-202619 Sheet No. G-5-12
Effective 071-01-
2026
GAS SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
Tap Gas main for 1- to 2-inch Service ...............................................................................$2,290.00
Tap Gas main for 4- to 6-inch Service ...............................................................................$2,864.00
11. ABANDONMENT OF GAS SERVICES:
1- inch to 2-inch Gas service abandonment ............................................................................. $6,092
12. WORK PERFORMED BY OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS:
Engineering and inspection service Charges per Utility Rate Schedule C-1 will apply to utility
work performed by outside contractors, which may be done only with the prior written approval
of the Utilities Department.
C. NON-STANDARD CONDITIONS:
1. Any condition which, in the opinion of the Engineering Manager, Water-Gas-Wastewater, will
result in a cost higher than the Charges set forth in Section B will be classified as non-standard.
The Charge for a non-standard installation will be based on the Engineering Manager's estimate of
the total costs of all materials, labor, and other costs required to complete the installation.
2. In the event Gas Service to a Premise is requested and insufficient capacity exists to provide such
Service, the Applicant shall bear the total cost for designing and enlarging the Distribution System
to accommodate serving the Applicant. The Engineering Manager, Water-Gas-Wastewater, may
require the Applicant to make arrangements for the design and construction of said expansion in
accordance with applicable CPAU Rules and Regulations, standards and specifications.
Alternatively, CPAU may elect for City staff or contractors to design and install such facilities at
the Applicant's expense. Credit to the Applicant will be provided for any over sizing or extra
facilities installed to meet Service demands above the specific capacity needs of the Applicant.
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. All fees and minimum charges are subject to DGS California Construction Cost Index (CCCI)
adjustments, to be applied annually effective on July 1.
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Fee Title FY 2026 Adopted Rates and Charges Recommendations
Tail‐in Open Tie‐down, 0 to 3,500 pounds $206 per month $214.50 per month
Tail‐in Open Tie‐down, 3501 to 5,2001 pounds $239 per month 248.5 per month
Tail‐in Open Tie‐down, 5,201 ‐ 10,200 pounds $268.50 per month $279.50 per month
Tail‐in Open Tie‐down, 10,200 ‐ 17,000 pounds 301.50 per month $313.50 per month
Taxi‐in Open Tie‐down, 0 to 3,500 pounds $257 per month $267.50 per month
Taxi‐in Open Tie‐down, 3501 to 5,2001 pounds $319.50 per month $332.50 per month
Taxi‐in Open Tie‐down, 5,201 ‐ 10,200 pounds $443.50 per month $461.50 per month
Taxi‐in Open Tie‐down, 10,200 ‐ 17,000 pounds $470.50 per month $489.50 per month
Large Aircraft and helicopter designated tie‐downs $470.50 per month $489.50 per month
Transient Aircraft Landing Fee (Non‐Commercial) NEW FEE $3/1000lbs MTOW per landing
0‐3,500 pounds ‐ $25 per landing $9/1000lbs MTOW per landing
3501‐5200 pounds ‐ $27 per landing $9/1000lbs MTOW per landing
5201‐10,200 pounds ‐ $49 per landing $9/1000lbs MTOW per landing
10201‐17,000 pounds ‐ $97 per landing $9/1000lbs MTOW per landing
$5.50 for first 8 hours $14.50 per day
$14 for 8‐24 hours $14.50 per day
$14 for every 24 hour period after $14.50 per day
$5.50 for 0‐8 hours $16.50 per day
$14 for 8‐24 hours $16.50 per day
$14 for every 24 hour period after $16.50 per day
$14 for 0‐8 hours $31.00 per day
$30 for 8‐24 hours $31.00 per day
$30 for every 24 hour period after $31.00 per day
$14 for 0‐8 hours Fee removed ‐ new fees are based soley on weight
$30 for 8‐24 hours Fee removed ‐ new fees are based soley on weight
$30 for every 24 hour period after Fee removed ‐ new fees are based soley on weight
$14 for 0‐8 hours Fee removed ‐ new fees are based soley on weight
$30 for 8‐24 hours Fee removed ‐ new fees are based soley on weight
$30 for every 24 hour period after Fee removed ‐ new fees are based soley on weight
Transient Aircraft late Fee $25 every 30 days for unpaid invoice $26 every 30 days for unpaid invoice
Glider & Aircraft Trailer Parking $190 per month $197.50
Automobile Daily Parking $11 per day $21 per day
Monthly Parking Permit ‐ Automobiles Only $92 per month $104 per month
Monthly Automobile Parking (Parking spots only rented in association
with a Tie‐down Account) $55.50 per month $57 per month
Automobile Parking Citation Fee NEW FEE $57 per occurance
Annual or Replacement Gate Card Access Fee $31 per card $32 per card
Mobile Truck Operations Permit Daily $30 per day $31 per day
Mobile Truck Operations Permit Monthly $77.50 per month $156 per month
Fire Extinguisher Replacement $217 per fire extinguisher $227 per fire extinguisher
Fuel Flowage Fee $0.21 per gallon $0.25 per gallon
Commercial Non‐Aeronautical Operations Fee 10% Gross Reciepts for Rental Car Companies 10% Gross Receipts for all commercial non‐aeronautical operators
Hangar Ground Lease Origination / Transfer Fee NEW FEE 2% of sale of assessed value per agreement
Expired Certification of Insurance Fee NEW FEE $50 per month
Transient Helicopter Open Tie‐down 5,201‐17000 pounds
PALO ALTO AIRPORT RATES AND CHARGES STUDY SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Transient Aircraft Landing Fee (Commercial)
Transient Aircraft Open Tie‐down 0‐3500 pounds
Transient Aircraft Open Tie‐down 3501‐5200 pounds
Transient Aircraft Open Tie‐down 5,201‐17000 pounds
Taxi‐through Transient Aircraft Open Tie‐down 5,201‐17000 pounds
Item 4
Attachment C - Palo Alto Airport Rates
and Charges Study Summary of Fee
Changes to be Incorporated into the
Municipal Fee Schedule
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FINAL REPORT
September 17, 2025
Item 4
Attachment C - Palo Alto
Airport Rates and Charges
Study Summary of Fee
Changes to be Incorporated
into the Municipal Fee
Schedule
Item 4: Staff Report Pg. 42 Packet Pg. 48 of 76
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Palo Alto Airport (PAO or Airport) is a towered, single runway airport owned and operated by the City of Palo Alto
(City or Sponsor) for public use. The Airport is categorized as a General Aviation Regional role in the Federal Aviation
Administration’s (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport System (NPIAS) with 331 based aircraft on 102 acres
located within the city of Palo Alto, CA. The airfield consists of Runway 13/31, a 2,441’ x 70’ asphalt runway with an
LNAV MDA non-precision instrument approach.
In August 2014, the County of Santa Clara transferred the PAO back to the City. Since that time, staff has been
bringing the Airport up to current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards through several capital projects.
In August 2019, the City consolidated a General Fund loan totaling $3.4M to support operating and capital expenses
spanning FY 2011 to 2018. Additional revenue from airport operations is required to finance necessary capital
projects and ensure the long-term financial health of the Airport.
The Palo Alto Airport Master Plan is currently under development by C&S Engineers. The Master Plan depicts
proposed facilities on the Airport Layout Plan (ALP). The Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) projects capital
expenses and project phasing of facilities on the ALP. C&S updated the ACIP in 2024 prescribing $4.7M in capital
projects between 2025 and 2030.
Federal grants provide funding equal to approximately 90% of the eligible project costs in exchange for obligations
to uphold FAA Grant Assurances. The Sponsor’s 10% match is typically offset by grants from the California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans). However, state funding through Caltrans is limited and not all capital
projects are eligible for federal and/or state funding. The PAO budget calls for an additional $5.8M in federally
funded projects not on the current ACIP and $384k in capital projects not eligible for federal funding. In all, the
Airport plans to fund $12.5M in capital projects requiring $1.4M of Sponsor contributions through 2030.
City has engaged Ascension Group Partners (AGP) to conduct this Rates and Charges Study with the purpose of
determining appropriate aeronautical fees sufficient to cover the Airport’s operating expenses and funding
requirements for planned capital projects. A survey of market-based rates and charges was conducted for a peer set
of airports along with a landing fee analysis, which uses a residual cost-recovery methodology to determine landing
fees adequate to cover the Sponsor’s obligations without accumulating an excessive reserve. This report
supplements the Rent Study Analysis conducted by AGP in August 2023 that evaluated market rates for aeronautical
and non-aeronautical facilities for a similar peer set of airports.
The following options are suggested to meet capital development funding needs at PAO:
1.Defer capital projects when capital reserve is insufficient to fund Sponsor contribution,
2.Adopt Minimum Standards and complete the Master Plan prior to conducting any Request for Proposal
(RFP) for commercial aeronautical facility development,
3.Adjust Fee Schedule by 2.4% in line with the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward CPI-U index for CY 2024.
4.Increase office and non-aeronautical ground rents by an additional 5.6% over CPI adjustment for FY26.
5.Increase the fuel flowage fee from $0.21 to $0.25,
6.Increase monthly vehicular parking rate from $90 to $100 and establish daily vehicular parking at 1/5th
of the monthly rate and the Mobile Truck Operating Permit at five times the daily rate,
7.Establish a Hangar Ground Lease Origination / Transfer fee at 2% of sale or assessed value,
8.Apply a Commercial Non-Aeronautical Permit fee equal to 10% of gross receipts,
9.Modify the tie-down parking rate structure to differentiate landing fee and daily parking rates with the
landing fee established at $3.00 / 1,000 lbs. maximum take off weight (MTOW), and
10.Benchmark future fee schedule increases to an Airport Benchmark Index (ABI) blending the City’s
General Rate Increase (GRI) and the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward CPI-U index at a 2:1 ratio.
Palo Alto Airport is entering a sustained, capital intensive period of facility redevelopment without a substantial
reserve to finance construction projects. The proposed Aeronautical Fee Schedule in Exhibit A would fund planned
capital projects and end FY2026 with a positive reserve fund by making minimal changes to consolidate and
standardize current aeronautical fees beyond the 2.4% annual CPI adjustment.
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Airport Rates and Charges
Study Summary of Fee
Changes to be Incorporated
into the Municipal Fee
Schedule
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1.0 Airport Rates and Charges
Grant Assurance 24, Airport Fees and Rents, requires the airport maintain a fee and rental structure for the facilities
and services at the airport which will make the airport as self-sustaining as possible under the circumstances existing
at the particular airport. Airport proprietors must employ a reasonable, consistent, and transparent (i.e., clear and
fully justified) method of establishing rates and charges, and adjustments on a timely and predictable schedule. FAA
will not ordinarily investigate the reasonableness of a general aviation airport’s fees absent evidence of a progressive
accumulation of surplus aeronautical revenues. In establishing new fees, and generating revenues from all sources,
airport owners and operators should not seek to create revenue surpluses that exceed the amounts to be used for
airport purposes, including reasonable reserves and other funds to facilitate financing and to cover contingencies.
FAA Grant Assurance 25 ensures all airport-generated revenue be used solely for the capital or operating costs of
that airport (or other FAA‑approved airport-related purposes) and prohibits diverting those funds to non‑airport
entities or uses, including through the use of inappropriate direct or indirect operating expenses.
A hybrid compensatory-residual methodology is applied to determine the Airport’s rates and fees. Under this
methodology, PAO charges market-based rates comparable to a peer set of airports (Peer Set) for the lease of airport
property and airport-related services to aeronautical users while establishing any approved non-aeronautical use of
the Airport at fair market value. The Airport’s landing fee is calibrated to balance operating and capital budgets after
cross-crediting other airport revenues and any reserves.
2.0 Market-Based Rate Survey
A market-based survey of rates and charges was conducted on a Peer Set of ten comparable airports. Seven criteria
were used in the evaluation: NPIAS role, number of based aircraft, TFMSC C-II operations, Air Traffic Control Tower
(ATCT), and Instrument Landing System (ILS) facilities, acres of land, and distance from PAO. Data was acquired from
the FAA Form 5010-1 Airport Master Record database. The Traffic Flow Management System Count (TFMSC)
operations for Airport Reference Code C-II aircraft or above was acquired from the FAA Aviation System Performance
Metrics Web Data System.
Figure 1. PAO Airport Peer Set.
All airports in the Peer Set were scored on the seven criteria by indexing the value for each airport minus the value
for PAO on a scale of 0 to 1 with the highest score given to airports identical to PAO and the lowest score given to
airports most dissimilar to PAO. PAO received a score of 1 in each of the seven criteria for a total index score of 7.0.
San Carlos (SQL) was the most similar airport with an index score of 6.96: NPIAS Role (1.00), based aircraft (0.98),
TFMSC C-II Operations (1.00), ATCT (1.00), and ILS (1.00), acres (0.99), and distance (0.98). The ten most similar
airports were included in this Peer Set (Figure 1).
Code Name City State
RNWY
Length Acres NPIAS Role ILS ATCT
Based
Aircraft
CII
TFMSC Distance Index
PAO PALO ALTO PALO ALTO CA 2443 102 Regional N Y 331 0 0 7.0000
SQL SAN CARLOS SAN CARLOS CA 2621 110 Regional N Y 323 0 8 6.9621
RHV REID-HILLVIEW SAN JOSE CA 3100 179 Regional N Y 330 0 18 6.9484
CCR BUCHANAN FLD CONCORD CA 5001 495 National N Y 340 1980 37 6.7201
HWD HAYWARD EXEC HAYWARD CA 5694 543 National N Y 446 1846 14 6.4857
FUL FULLERTON MUNI FULLERTON CA 3121 86 Regional N Y 312 0 340 6.2698
WHP WHITEMAN LOS ANGELES CA 4120 184 Regional N Y 223 1 303 6.1037
CMA CAMARILLO CAMARILLO CA 6013 650 National N Y 383 2920 281 6.0938
HHR HAWTHORNE MUNI HAWTHORNE CA 4884 80 National N Y 184 1849 324 5.8557
MER CASTLE ATWATER CA 11802 1360 Local N Y 71 118 85 5.8372
WVI WATSONVILLE MUNI WATSONVILLE CA 4502 330 Regional N N 282 13 40 5.7555
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Airport Rates and Charges
Study Summary of Fee
Changes to be Incorporated
into the Municipal Fee
Schedule
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Airports from the previous Rent Study Analysis conducted by AGP were also included in the peer set. These airports
were selected by flagging regional general aviation service airports with a tower, non-Part 139 certificated, non-
precision approaches, airports with +/- 300 based aircraft, +/- 2,000 feet difference from PAO’s longest runway, and
within the state of California. The PAO Airport 2023 Peer Set (Figure 2) contained four airports included in the
current peer set.
Figure 2. PAO Airport 2023 Peer Set.
2.1 Ground Lease and Hangar Rent Rates
Ground lease and hangar rent rates are difficult to compare because property leases are uniquely determined based
on existing improvements, access to the airfield, negotiation between parties, appraisals, and/or comparative
properties. Surveying ground lease and hangar rent rates is informative, but such rates are not universally
comparable from airport to airport. Ground lease rates are typically influenced by terms specified in the lease, such
as required scheduled improvements over the lease term or conditions such as improvement reversion requirements
at the end of the term.
The 2023 Rent Study Analysis (Exhibit C) provides a detailed review of market rental and ground lease rates at
comparable airports. Ground lease rates are often bifurcated for unimproved sites with no utilities or taxiway access
and improved sites that have utilities and taxiway access. However, the most common structure in the survey was a
single aeronautical ground lease rate. Palo Alto’s Aeronautical Ground Lease rates are above the market average of
$0.59 / sq. ft annually but still within the Peer Set range.
Palo Alto’s airport owned T-hangar rental rates are priced below market average. Non-aeronautical rents are above
average but the FAA requires these rates be assessed at fair market value. Compliance Guidance Letter 2018‑3
(CGL‑2018‑3) Appraisal Standards for the Sale and Disposal of Federally Obligated Airport Property augments FAA
Order 5190.6B – Airport Compliance Manual, Chapter 17 and Appendix Z, by defining the appraisal process and
documentation standards required to determine fair-market value for leases and sales of non‑aeronautical land and
facilities.
The study found that airport fees have not kept pace with operating and capital expenses. As a result, the Airport
Enterprise Fund has begun to operate at a deficit and increased fees are necessary to achieve the Airport’s financial
self-sufficiency. Without corrective action, the funding deficit will begin to limit the Airport’s ability to meet
operational demands and fund critical infrastructure projects.
The table below illustrates the City’s General Rate Increase (GRI) since FY 2019 and corresponding lease rate
increases. The GRI methodology is used by the City of Palo Alto to keep fees in line with the cost of service, new or
changes to service delivery, and changes in cost recovery levels. From FY 2019 to FY 2025, lease rates increased by
approximately 24% while the GRI increased by 36% over the same period.
Code Name State Runway Length Acres NPIAS Role ILS ATCT
Based
Aircraft CII TFMSC Distance Index
PAO PALO ALTO CA 2443 102 Regional N Y 331 0 0 7
SQL SAN CARLOS CA 2621 110 Regional N Y 323 0 8 6.9621
FUL FULLERTON MUNI CA 3121 86 Regional N Y 312 0 340 6.2698
CMA CAMARILLO CA 6013 650 National N Y 383 2920 281 6.0938
WVI WATSONVILLE MUNI CA 4502 330 Regional N N 282 13 40 5.7555
TRK TRUCKEE-TAHOE CA 7001 2280 Regional N Y 114 1017 167 5.7369
LVK LIVERMORE MUNI CA 5253 644 Regional Y Y 400 1233 23 5.6816
SMO SANTA MONICA MUNI CA 3500 215 Local N Y 74 121 314 5.582
SAC SACRAMENTO EXEC CA 5503 540 Regional Y Y 172 319 80 5.3565
SBP SAN LUIS RGNL CA 6101 340 Non-Hub Y Y 327 11330 174 5.3502
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Table A. GRI vs Lease Rate Increases.
GRI 100.00 Lease 100.00
FY19 2.6% 102.60 3% 103.00
FY20 7.5% 110.30 3% 106.09
FY21 2.6% 113.16 3% 109.27
FY22 2.0% 115.43 3% 112.55
FY23 4.6% 120.74 4% 117.05
FY24 7.5% 129.79 3% 120.56
FY25 5.2% 136.54 3% 124.18
FY26 6.8% 145.82 8% 134.12
AGP recommends a revised airport fee schedule based on an analysis of the Airport’s operating budget and CIP
funding requirements. As part of this review, AGP also recommends an 8% increase in lease rates for new commercial
aeronautical leases after July 1, 2025 to better align revenues with the increasing operating costs. With this proposed
increase, lease rates between FY 2019 and FY 2026 will have increased 34%, or 3.75% per year. During the same
period, the GRI increased 46%, or 4.85% per year.
The updated lease rates for FY26 are critical to restore fiscal stability and ensuring that the Airport remains self-
sustaining under FAA policy and grant assurance requirements. The decision to implement a moderate but necessary
increase is consistent with the City’s obligation under FAA Grant Assurance 24 to maintain a fee and rental structure
that will make the airport as self‑sustaining as possible under the circumstances existing at that particular airport.
The use of the GRI is also consistent with FAA Order 5190.6B – Airport Compliance Manual guidance on escalation
provisions in Section 9.5, Terms and Conditions Applied to Tenants Offering Aeronautical Services, subpart (e) that
periodic adjustments be based on a recognized index to reflect inflation and other changing economic conditions.
An Airport Blended Index (ABI) combining GRI/CPI rate increases would account for year-over-year salary and benefit
increases calculated by the City in the GRI while the CPI covers all other cost increases. The ABI formula of 2/3 GRI +
1/3 CPI is justified based on 2/3 of the Airport fund expenses from salaries and benefits.
2.2 Fuel Flowage Fee
Fuel flowage fees are a charge on fuel sales by Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) remitted to the Airport. Similar to ground
lease rates, airports occasionally bifurcate fuel flowage fees for jet fuel and avgas. Several airports in the Peer Set
exercise their exclusive right to provide sole fueling services at the airport, and therefore, do not have a published
fuel flowage fee. Only three airports in the Peer Set include a retail fuel flowage fee in their fee schedule: Concord
($0.08 retail, or 4.5% of wholesale, $0.95 self-fuel), Fullerton ($0.15), Livermore ($0.11 - $0.15 depending on
volume), San Carlos ($0.10), Camarillo ($0.06), Hayward (greater of $0.05 or 3%). Despite PAO having the highest
published fuel flowage fee in the Peer Set, it is not uncommon for general aviation airports in the region to have
retail fuel flowage fees between $0.20 - $0.25 per gallon.
2.3 Other Airport Fees and Charges
Airports in the Peer Set were selected on characteristics similar to those found at PAO. However, many other
circumstances influence the revenue-generating ability of the airport to cover capital and operating expenses toward
the FAA’s stated goal of self-sufficiency described in Grant Assurance 24. These circumstances influence the
opportunities available to PAO for additional revenue-generation. Thus, comparable market rates are informative in
determining appropriate rates at PAO, but market rates may reflect other budget-balancing revenue sources that
are not available to the Airport.
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Fees found at Peer Set airports not charged by PAO include non-aeronautical permit fees and hangar ground lease
origination / transfer fees. Non-aeronautical permit fees charged to rental car agencies or transportation network
companies (TNCs) such as Uber, Lyft, and Turo are typically 10% - 12% of gross revenue or a fixed price per parking
space. PAO has established a fee for car rentals equal to 10% of gross receipts, but not for TNC’s. Additionally, the
existing Commercial Aeronautical Permit Fee of $134.50 annually be changed to a tiered structure that collects a
fixed fee at lower thresholds while establishing a percentage of gross receipts fee for operators generating significant
revenue. Ground lease origination / transfer fees are typically a fixed amount, ranging from $150 - $1,000, but can
be 1% - 3% of the assessed or sale value like those collected at Camarillo. Similarly, some airports collect a percentage
of revenue for subleasing of commercial aeronautical storage based on hangar square footage.
PAO could add or change the following fees while remaining within the range of Peer Set market rates:
Figure 3. Other Airport Fees.
2.4 Transient Landing Fees
These fees allow the City to capture value created by their continued investment in airport infrastructure from based
tenants. However, transient aircraft account for 27% of general aviation landed weight at PAO, yet transient landing
fees only represent 0.08% of aeronautical revenue. Landing fees represent a mechanism immediately available to
PAO for an increased source of sustainable, relatively inelastic revenue. Unlike hangar rent or fuel flowage fees,
landing fees assess actual airport use that correlates with the operating and capital needs of the airfield.
Commercial landing fees are assessed on aircraft weight. General aviation has traditionally been subsidized by
commercial operators on the justification that heavier aircraft contribute more to the deterioration of runway
pavement than lighter aircraft. However, load is less of a factor on runway deterioration when used primarily by
aircraft within the pavement’s designed weight bearing capacity or in environments with heavy moisture, extreme
temperatures, and frequent freeze-thaw cycles. While aircraft load can be a significant factor in runway
deterioration, it isn’t the only factor or even the primary factor in many cases. Therefore, a flat rate may be applied
for aircraft under a minimum weight threshold that represent a high share of operations but don’t significantly
contribute to pavement deterioration. Based aircraft are typically exempt from landing fees as they pay into the
airport system through ground, hangar, or tie-down rents and other fees. This has the secondary benefit of
encouraging based aircraft registration, which may increase available state funding.
•Current Fee:$10.50 / day
•Typically $4-$30/day or $50-$150/monthVehicular Parking Fee:
•Potential Fee:$1,500 annually / 1.75x monthly storage fee
•Recent standard at GOO and WVI as well as SNS and O52
Derelict / Non-Operational
Aircraft Storage Fee
•Current Fee:$134.50 annually
•Fixed fee of $150 -$1,400 min. annually; SQL: $500 monthly
Commercial Aeronautical
Permit Fee
•Current Fee:10% of Gross Receipts for Rental Cars only
•Ranges 10-12% , $100 per vehicle/month or fixed annual fee
Commercial Non-
Aeronautical Permit Fee
•New Fee: 2% of greater sale or assessed value
•Typically fixed fee of $150-$1,000; CMA: 2% of sale/assessed valueHangar Transfer Fee
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3.0 Landing Fee Methodology
A transient landing fee model provides a scalable, legally supported, and increasingly practical option thanks to third-
party fee collection services. This model enables airports to align fees more closely with facility use and fund capital
reserves without overburdening based tenants. PAO currently charges a fixed tier landing fee for commercial
operators based on the aircraft Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW) ranging from $24.50 to $93.00 per landing.
General aviation aircraft are charged a tie-down parking fee for 0-8 hours tiered on aircraft weight. This charge acts
as a landing fee equivalent to an average of $2.05 / 1,000 lbs. MTOW.
Landing fees vary widely in the Peer Set with some based on a fixed tier like PAO but more commonly assessing a
rate per 1,000 lbs. MTOW, or a hybrid of both. Truckee Tahoe (TRK) is one such airport that has established the
maximum of the Peer Set range at $8 / 1,000 lbs. for all aircraft > 5,500 lbs. up to 22,000 lbs., $10 / 1,000 lbs. for
aircraft 20,000 lbs. to 36,000 lbs., and $14 / 1,000 lbs. for aircraft 26,000 lbs. to 80,000 lbs, and $16 / 1,000 lbs. for
aircraft over 80,000 lbs. MTOW. Others in the Peer Set charge landing fees ranging from $1.44 / 1,000 lbs. for aircraft
over 12,500 lbs at Camarillo to $3.00 / 1,000 lbs for general aviation aircraft over 6,000 lbs.
The transient aircraft landed weight at PAO for September 1, 2024 through April 14, 2025 of 22,956,000 pounds was
calculated using data from 1200.aero to extrapolate the FY 2025 baseline of 37,075,000 pounds. Applying the tie-
down parking fee (0-8 hours) to all transient landings, PAO would have collected approximately $74,892 in landing
fees, representing 12% of tie-down revenue budgeted for FY 2025.
As a cost recovery mechanism, landing fees can be determined by dividing expenditures, less all other airport
revenues and any reserve funds, by the anticipated landed weight for the rate setting period. The ACIP provides
estimated costs and timing for implementation over the 5-year planning period. Capital project expenditures assume
FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) federal grants fund approximately 90%1 (Figure 4). The Sponsor
participation of capital projects is approximately 10% of federally eligible projects and 100% of locally funded
projects (Figure 5).
Figure 4. Federal ACIP-eligible Projects.
Figure 5. Locally Funded Projects.
Operating expenses were forecasted by calculating the future value of the FY2025 projected expenses for the Airport
operating fund at a 3% annual growth rate. FAA policy requires sponsors charge direct operating expenses only when
costs can be specifically identified with airport functions and must allocate all other overhead through an
FAA‑approved cost allocation plan prepared in accordance with OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart E),
ensuring indirect costs are GAAP‑consistent, reasonable, similarly billed to comparable sponsor units, limited to
employee salaries and wages, and not billed directly as pass‑through expenses. The City should evaluate any internal
policies for direct and indirect expenses allocated to the Airport for conformance with FAA Order 5190.6B – Airport
Compliance Manual and FAA Order 5100.38D – AIP Handbook.
1 The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 provides a 95% match in federal funds through FY 2026.
Year Airport Capital Improvement Projects (ACIP) - Federal FY 2025 - 2030 (Oct 1 - Sep 30) 2024 Est. Cost Future Value
2025 AWOS III (Construction)2,532,000$ 2,532,000$
2026 Master Plan (Environmental)750,000$ 780,000$
2027 Airfield Solar Array (Design)500,000$ 541,000$
2028 Runway and Taxiway Reconstruction and Drainage Improvements (Environmental) 900,000$ 1,012,000$
2026 Access Road Reconstruction (Design)300,000$ 312,000$
2029 Airfield Electrical Improvement (Design)482,000$ 564,000$
2031 Airfield Electrical Improvement (Construction)5,000,000$ 6,327,000$
Year Locally Funded Projects 2024 Est. Cost Future Value
2026 Airport Customer Parking Charging Stations (Design & Phase I)25,000$ 26,000$
2026 Airport Temporary Office Buildings 359,000$ 373,000$
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The General Aviation Landing Fee is calculated in Exhibit B using the methodology as set forth in Table A.
EXPENSE CATEGORY LINE ITEM
Operations and Maintenance Expense A
Operations and Maintenance Reserve Charge B
Capital Improvement Plan Expenditures C
Capital Improvement Plan Reserve Charge D
AIRPORT TOTAL REQUIREMENT E = A + B + C + D
Less Credits to Airport Total Requirement F
AIRPORT NET REQUIREMENT G = E – F
Total Landed Weight H
General Aviation Landing Fee (per 1,000 lbs) I = G / H
Line Item A. Operation and Maintenance Expenditures. This line item is the Airport’s costs for the operation,
maintenance, and repair of the Airport including salaries and employee benefits, utility costs,
ordinary maintenance, direct and indirect administrative and general expenses listed in the annual
operating budget of the Airport Revenue Fund for the rate setting period.
Line Item B. Operation and Maintenance Reserve. This line item is an amount equal to one fifth (1/5) of the
annual budget for Operation and Maintenance Expenses for the rate setting period.
Line Item C. Capital Improvement Plan Expenditures. This line item includes the sponsor’s participation of
federal, state, and locally funded capital projects and other capital expenditures attributable to
the airport cost center.
Line Item D. Capital Improvement Plan Reserve Charge. This line item includes financing and contingencies that
ensure airport self-sufficiency and a positive cashflow in future rate setting periods. The Capital
Improvement Plan Reserve Charge is the Sponsor’s CIP Participation of Uncompleted Projects
divided by the number of current and future rate setting periods in the CIP. The Sponsor’s CIP
Participation of Uncompleted Projects means the total capital expense of uncompleted CIP
projects less projected capital revenues from federal and state grant sources for future rate setting
periods in the CIP.
Line Item E. Airport Total Requirement. This line item is the sum of the following line items: Operation and
Maintenance Expenditures, Operation and Maintenance Reserve Charge, Capital Improvement
Plan Expenditures, and Capital Improvement Plan Reserve Charge.
Line Item F. Credits to Airport Total Requirement. This line item identifies the credits to the Airport Total
Requirement which include other airport revenues and the prior period ending balance of the
Airport Revenue Fund, if any. The Airport Revenue Fund is a reserve fund to facilitate financing
and cover contingencies. Any surplus revenue from the airport cost center will be transferred to
the Airport Revenue Fund at the end of the fiscal year.
Line Item G. Airport Net Requirement. This line item is the Airport Total Requirement less Credits to the Airport
Total Requirement.
Line Item H. Total Landed Weight is the sum of the Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW) rounded up to the next
highest 1,000 pound interval of each transient aircraft landing at the Airport with a MTOW of 8,000
pounds or more. For aircraft with a MTOW of less than 8,000 pounds, the landed weight is
calculated as 1,000 pounds.
Line Item I. General Aviation Landing Fee. Airport Net Requirement divided by Total Landed Weight.
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4.0 Conclusion
Palo Alto Airport is entering a sustained, capital intensive period of facility redevelopment without a substantial
reserve to finance construction projects. Through 2030, the Airport is planning to fund $12.5M in capital projects
requiring $1.4M in Sponsor contributions. The proposed Aeronautical Fee Schedule in Exhibit A would maintain a
10% average of Uncompleted Projects Funding in Reserve over the planning period. The reserve balance is forecast
to remain above 0% during the planning period and end with 29% of the funding needed for Airport Electrical
Improvement upgrades in 2031. This analysis assumes the City will defer non-critical capital projects if the reserve
balance is insufficient to cover projected capital costs instead of pursuing debt financing.
Once the Master Plan is complete, the Airport may choose to conduct a Request for Proposal (RFP) for private
development of aeronautical facilities on airport-leased ground to realized additional revenues without funding
capital development. The proposed T-hangar reconstruction, box hangar replacement, expanded commercial office
development, and vertiport facilities could generate substantial revenue offsetting the need for higher aeronautical
fees in the future. Airport-funded development requires up-front investment but provides a higher return over the
lifespan of the project from facility rental revenues. Private development requires less upfront investment,
dependent on existing site conditions, and the airport receives ground rent revenue. Reversionary ground leases for
private developments are a common method for the airport to realize hangar rent revenues after the initial ground
lease term has expired and the private developer has recovered their initial investment.
Implementing a Hangar Ground Lease Origination / Transfer fee provides the Airport an opportunity to capture
additional revenue on the initial sale and subsequent transfer of private hangars on airport leased ground. Similarly,
collecting a Commercial Non-Aeronautical Recovery fee for off-airport operators enables the Airport to capture a
percentage of gross receipts generated from activity at the airport.
The waiver of landing fees for non-commercial transient aircraft operations is common among Peer Set airports.
However, removing this waiver at PAO presents the opportunity to generate substantial and immediate revenue
necessary to fulfill the City’s obligations for capital projects maintaining the airport in a safe and serviceable
condition required by federal grant assurances.
The following options are suggested to meet capital development funding needs at PAO:
1.Defer capital projects when capital reserve is insufficient to fund Sponsor contribution,
2.Adopt Minimum Standards and complete the Master Plan prior to conducting any Request for Proposal
(RFP) for commercial aeronautical facility development,
3.Adjust Fee Schedule by 2.4% in line with the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward CPI-U index for CY 2024.
4.Increase office and non-aeronautical ground rents by an additional 5.6% over CPI adjustment for FY26.
5.Increase the fuel flowage fee from $0.21 to $0.25,
6.Increase monthly vehicular parking rate from $90 to $100 and establish daily vehicular parking at 1/5th
of the monthly rate and the Mobile Truck Operating Permit at five times the daily rate,
7.Establish a Hangar Ground Lease Origination / Transfer fee at 2% of sale or assessed value,
8.Apply a Commercial Non-Aeronautical Permit fee equal to 10% of gross receipts,
9.Modify the tie-down parking rate structure to differentiate landing fee and daily parking rates with the
landing fee established at $3.00 / 1,000 lbs. maximum take off weight (MTOW), and
10.Benchmark future fee schedule increases to an Airport Benchmark Index (ABI) blending the City’s
General Rate Increase (GRI) and the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward CPI-U index at a 2:1 ratio.
The proposed Aeronautical Fee Schedule in Exhibit A would fund planned capital projects and end FY2026 with a
positive reserve fund by making minimal changes to consolidate and standardize current aeronautical fees beyond
the 2.4% annual CPI adjustment. These include standardizing monthly rates at five times the daily rate and
reclassifying the short-term tie down parking fee to a standardized landing fee per 1,000 lbs. based on the aircraft
maximum take off weight.
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*Aircraft not currently based in a hangar or tiedown at the Palo Alto Airport is considered a transient aircraft.
On each July first of every year, all rates in Section A. “Based Aircraft”, Section B. “Non‐Based Aircraft” and Section C. “Other
Charges” for the ensuing twelve (12) months shall be adjusted according to the Airport Benchmark Index calculated at 2/3rd
the City of Palo Alto’s General Rate Increase (GRI) and 1/3rd the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the San Francisco‐Oakland‐San
Jose area of the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the case of an ABI decrease the rates will
remain the same. All fees are rounded up to the nearest fifty cents ($.50)
AIRCRAFT: All aircraft weights referenced in this document are defined by the aircraft manufacture and/or the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) as the certified maximum gross take‐off weight (MTOW) rounded up to the nearest 1,000 lbs.
Palo Alto Airport Schedule of Fees and Charges
Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 ‐ June 30, 2026)
SECTION A. City‐Based Aircraft
Tail‐in Open Tie‐Down, improved pavement (monthly)
0 to 3,500 pounds $ 206.00
3,501 to 5,200 pounds $ 239.00
5,201 to 10,200 pounds $ 268.50
10,201 to 17,000 pounds $ 301.50
Taxi‐in Open Tie‐Down, improved pavement (monthly)
0 to 3,500 pounds $ 257.00
3,501 to 5,200 pounds $ 319.50
5,201 to 10,200 pounds $ 443.50
10,201 to 17,000 pounds $ 470.50
Large aircraft and helicopter designated tie‐downs (monthly) $ 470.50
SECTION B. City Non‐Based Aircraft*
Transient Aircraft, landing fee (non‐commercial) $ / 1,000 lbs. MTOW $ 3.00
Transient Aircraft, landing fee (commercial) $ / 1,000 lbs. MTOW $ 9.00
Transient Aircraft, tie‐down fees (daily for every 24 hour period, aircraft leaving within 4 hours of landing are exempt)
0‐3,500 pounds $ 14.00
3,501 to 5,200 pounds $ 16.00
5,201 to 17,000 pounds, taxi‐through, and helicopter $ 30.00
Transient Aircraft Late Fee
Added to each invoice not paid
within 30 days. $ 25.00
Transient Gliders will be charged for the number of tie‐downs they occupy.
SECTION C. Other Charges
Glider & Aircraft Trailer Parking Per Month $ 190.00
Automobile Daily Parking Permit $ 20.00
Monthly Parking Permit ‐ Automobiles Only $ 100.00
Monthly Automobile Apron Parking (Parking spots only
rented in association with a Tie‐down account) $ 55.00
Automobile Parking Citation Fee
Per Transaction (same as Transient
Aircraft Convenience Fee) $ 50.00
Annual or Replacement Gate Access Card Fee Per Card $ 31.00
Mobile Truck Operations Permit Per Day $ 30.00
Per Month $ 150.00
Fire Extinguisher Replacement Per Fire Extinguisher $ 218.00
Commercial Operators/FBO Waste Oil Fee Per Quart $ 1.50
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SECTION D. Other Charges (not subject to annual ABI adjustment)
Aircraft Storage Late Fee Per Month $ 45.00
Fixed Base Operator Late Fee Per Month 10% of amount due
Hangar Sublease Fee Per Month per additional aircraft $ 25.00
Non‐Operational Aircraft Storage Fee Per Month 1.75x monthly storage fee
Fuel Flowage Fee for Palo Alto Airport Per Gallon $ 0.25
Self‐Fueling Permit Flowage Fee:
Individual aircraft owner/operator Annual Fee per aircraft $ 84.00
Aircraft owned or operated by a Flying Club Annual Fee per aircraft $ 731.00
Commercial Aeronautical Operations Fee Per Year $ 134.50
Commercial Non‐Aeronautical Fee (Rental Car and
Transportation Network Company Operations)
Operators who sublease to, or offer as
a part of their services, car rental
services, shall pay a monthly fee
based on the gross receipts received
from car rentals.
10% gross receipts
Commercial Agreement Transmittal Fee Per Agreement $ 1,124.00
Hangar Ground Lease Origination / Transfer Fee Per Agreement 2% of sale or assessed value
Payments made by credit card are subject to a 3% convenience fee. This fee does not apply to payments made by check, ACH
or Cash.
Per Month Expired Certificate of Insurance Fee $ 50.00
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Actual Forecasted
Fiscal Year (July 1 - June 30)2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
Operations Growth Rate 3.0%
Operating Expense Escalation Rate 3.0%
Capital Expense Escalation Rate 4.0%
Activity Based Fees
Fuel Flowage Fee $0.21 $0.21 $0.25 $0.25 $0.25 $0.25 $0.25
Transient Landing Fee ($/1k lbs)$3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00
Transient Landed Weight (000's)58,402 60,154 61,959 63,817 65,732 67,704 69,735
Fuel Sales (gallons)503,771 518,884 534,451 550,484 566,999 584,009 601,529
Rental Income Incraese 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Operations and Maintenance Expense 3,458,112$ 3,399,722$ 3,493,509$ 3,590,109$ 3,689,607$ 3,792,090$ 3,897,648$
Operations and Maintenance Reserve Charge 691,622$ 679,944$ 698,702$ 718,022$ 737,921$ 758,418$ 779,530$
Capital Project Expenditures -$ 80,600$ 27,050$ 101,200$ 56,400$ -$ 1,086,700$
Capital Improvement Plan Reserve Charge -$ 211,892$ 248,860$ 285,775$ 362,233$ 543,350$ -$
Airport Total Requirement 4,149,734$ 4,372,158$ 4,468,120$ 4,695,106$ 4,846,162$ 5,093,858$ 5,763,878$
Less Credits to Airport Total Requirement (232,358)$ 1,156,088$ 1,035,690$ 1,074,407$ 1,122,491$ 1,180,223$ 1,247,892$
AIRPORT NET REQUIREMENT BEFORE LANDING FEES 4,382,092$ 3,216,070$ 3,432,431$ 3,620,698$ 3,723,671$ 3,913,635$ 4,515,986$
AIRPORT OPERATING FUND
Airport Aeronautical Revenues
Rental Income 970,089$ 1,104,620$ 1,137,759$ 1,171,891$ 1,207,048$ 1,243,260$ 1,280,557$
Hangar Fees 1,303,269$ 1,289,010$ 1,327,680$ 1,367,511$ 1,408,536$ 1,450,792$ 1,494,316$
Fuel Commission 115,709$ 79,210$ 81,586$ 84,034$ 86,555$ 89,152$ 91,826$
Tie Down Fees 715,336$ 636,500$ 655,595$ 675,263$ 695,521$ 716,386$ 737,878$
Parking 17,946$ 19,220$ 19,797$ 20,390$ 21,002$ 21,632$ 22,281$
Other Utilities 103,405$ 66,240$ 68,227$ 70,274$ 72,382$ 74,554$ 76,790$
Misc. Revenues (Transient Fees / Charter Flights)27,431$ 30,440$ 31,353$ 32,294$ 33,263$ 34,260$ 35,288$
Incremental Landing Fees -$ -$ 154,523$ 159,159$ 163,933$ 168,851$ 173,917$
Incremental Rental Income -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Incremental Fuel Commission -$ -$ 52,026$ 53,587$ 55,195$ 56,851$ 58,556$
TOTAL AIRPORT AERONAUTCAL REVENUES 3,253,185$ 3,225,240$ 3,528,546$ 3,634,403$ 3,743,435$ 3,855,738$ 3,971,410$
Airport Aeronautical Expenses
Salaries and Benefits (Operating & CIP)1,647,448$ 1,731,152$ 1,783,087$ 1,836,579$ 1,891,677$ 1,948,427$ 2,006,880$
Contract Services (ex-ACIP)374,333$ 270,900$ 279,027$ 287,398$ 296,020$ 304,900$ 314,047$
Supplies and Materials 52,842$ 76,472$ 78,766$ 81,129$ 83,563$ 86,070$ 88,652$
General Expenses 46,001$ 39,480$ 40,664$ 41,884$ 43,141$ 44,435$ 45,768$
Rents and Leases 670$ 6,630$ 6,829$ 7,034$ 7,245$ 7,462$ 7,686$
Direct and Indirect Charges 1,063,318$ 1,001,588$ 1,031,636$ 1,062,585$ 1,094,462$ 1,127,296$ 1,161,115$
Liability Insurance -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
TOTAL SALARY AND OPERATING EXPENDITURES 3,184,612$ 3,126,222$ 3,220,009$ 3,316,609$ 3,416,107$ 3,518,590$ 3,624,148$
Transfers Out
State DOT Loan Repayment -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
General Benefits Fund -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Loan Repayment- General Fund 272,000$ 272,000$ 272,000$ 272,000$ 272,000$ 272,000$ 272,000$
Transfer to Technology Fund 1,500$ 1,500$ 1,500$ 1,500$ 1,500$ 1,500$ 1,500$
Transfer to Vehicle Fund -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
TOTAL TRANSFERS OUT 273,500$ 273,500$ 273,500$ 273,500$ 273,500$ 273,500$ 273,500$
TOTAL AIRPORT AERONAUTICAL EXPENSES 3,458,112$ 3,399,722$ 3,493,509$ 3,590,109$ 3,689,607$ 3,792,090$ 3,897,648$
TOTAL AIRPORT OPERATING PROFIT (204,927)$ (174,482)$ 35,038$ 44,294$ 53,828$ 63,648$ 73,762$
Airport Capital Improvement Fund - Ending Balance 1,361,010$ 1,186,528$ 1,221,566$ 1,265,860$ 1,319,687$ 1,383,335$ 1,457,097$
Reserve for Encumberances 241,595$ 581,046$ 581,046$ 581,046$ 581,046$ 581,046$ 581,046$
Unrestricted Fund Balance 1,119,415$ 605,482$ 640,520$ 684,814$ 738,641$ 802,289$ 876,051$
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Airport Capital Improvement Fund 2025 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Airport Capital Improvement Fund - Revenues
Federal Grants (90% of Federal ACIP projects only)1,037,400$ 513,950$ 910,800$ 507,600$ -$ 5,694,300$
State Grants (0% of Federal ACIP and 0% of State Funded ACIP projects)-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
TOTAL CAPITAL REVENUE 1,037,400$ 513,950$ 910,800$ 507,600$ -$ 5,694,300$
Airport Capital Improvement Fund - Expenses
TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENSES (See ACIP Below)10,016,000$ 1,118,000$ 541,000$ 1,012,000$ 564,000$ -$ 6,781,000$
Sponsor Participation of Capital Projects 1,351,950$ 80,600$ 27,050$ 101,200$ 56,400$ -$ 1,086,700$
Sponsor Participation of Uncompleted Projects 1,351,950$ 1,271,350$ 1,244,300$ 1,143,100$ 1,086,700$ 1,086,700$ -$
Percentage of Uncompleted Projects Funding in Reserve 83% 48% 51% 60% 68% 74%
Airport Capital Improvement Projects (ACIP) - Federal FY 2025 - 2030 (Oct 1 - Sep 30)Future Value 2025 Est. Cost 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
2025 AWOS III (Construction)2,532,000$ 2,532,000$
2026 Master Plan (Environmental)780,000$ 750,000$ 780,000$
2027 Airfield Solar Array (Design)541,000$ 500,000$ 541,000$
2028 Runway and Taxiway Reconstruction and Drainage Improvements (Environmental) 1,012,000$ 900,000$ 1,012,000$
2026 Access Road Reconstruction (Design)312,000$ 300,000$ 312,000$
2029 Airfield Electrical Improvement (Design)564,000$ 482,000$ 564,000$
2031 Airfield Electrical Improvement (Construction) - Phase I 6,327,000$ 5,000,000$ 6,327,000$
Locally Funded Projects
2026 Airport Customer Parking Charging Stations (Design & Phase I)26,000$ 25,000$ 26,000$
2031 Airport Temporary Office Buildings 454,000$ 359,000$ 454,000$
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EXHIBIT C – 2023 RENT STUDY ANALYSIS
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Mr. Andrew Swanson, C.A.E.
Airport Manager
250 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
RE: Airport Rates and Fees Analysis – Palo Alto (PAO)
Dear Mr. Swanson
The Aeroplex Group Partners LLC (AGP) is pleased to submit this report, a Rent Study Analysis for Palo
Alto Airport (PAO). Our report provides recommendations based on an analysis of those rates used at
comparable like airports, consistent with FAA Airport Compliance and Policy relative to rates and fees,
and as well accepted airport industry standards and best practices.
Palo Alto’s unique and diverse operations fleet mix provides opportunity for the airport sponsor to
maximize revenue with respect to aircraft hangar and land rates with the goal to make the Airport as
financially self-sustaining as possible. Evaluating the rates and fees structure for airport land on a regular
basis will best assure Palo Alto can meet its federal obligations and support fund generation that will
provide surplus funds for matching grant applications. AGP completed a survey of comparable rental
rates from a list of similar airports provided to us by PAO. The 10 comparable airports offer similar
physical and operational characteristics to Palo Alto. AGP has provided a recommendation on adjusting
the current rates, which we believe aligns Palo Alto with the FAA’s obligation to maintain financial self-
sustainability.
The Aeroplex Group Partners LLC is pleased to submit this report to Palo Alto Airport. We appreciate
the opportunity to conduct this work. We will remain available to answer any questions and provide
additional assistance.
Sincerely,
Justin Castagna
Justin Castagna, PMP, C.M.
Partner
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I. BACKGROUND
a. Current Practices
II. ASSUMPTIONS
III. FEDERAL POLICY RELATED TO AIRPORT RATES AND FEES
a. Overview
b. Self-sustainability
c. Reasonable terms, without unjust discrimination
IV. STUDY FINDINGS
V. SUMMARY
VI. RECOMMENDATIONS
VII. CLOSING
VIII. RESOURCES
IX. APPENDIX
X. REFERENCES
Disclaimer: The information contained in this report is intended as a guide for the reader in better understanding the complexities,
policies, industry standards and airport leasing policies, rules, and procedures that apply to airports. It is not intended to replace any
necessary research and review of applicable law that may be required in a specific review of a particular case, nor is intended to give
legal advice or take the place of an attorney who can advise with respect to a particular situation. While every care is exercised in the
preparation of this report, AGP does not accept responsibility for an individual or entity’s reliance on its contents.
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BACKGROUND
Aeroplex Group Partners LLC (AGP) is pleased to submit this Airport Rent Study to the Palo Alto Airport
(PAO). This analysis includes a survey of the 10 comparable airports as noted above and the current
market rents for aircraft hangars, tie-downs, office, restaurant and improved land rates at PAO.
Consistent with FAA's Rates and Charges Policy for aeronautical rate setting, the most accurate and
effective methodology for establishing market rents for aeronautical property is through the assessment
of rental rates at similar and comparable airports, consistent with fair and reasonable rates and fees for
aeronautical property at airports. These airports were selected by flagging regional general aviation
service airports with a tower, non-Part 139 certificated, non-precision approaches, airports with +/- 300
based aircraft, +/- 2,000 feet difference from PAO’s longest runway, and within the state of California.
The 10 airports selected had at least four of the six characteristics in common with PAO.
Please note that market rents for off-airport, non-aeronautical properties were not utilized, as this
approach is problematic due to the different types of land use. The adjustment between off-airport,
non-aeronautical properties and on-airport, aeronautical properties would have to reflect the fact that
these land uses do not exhibit the same rights or restrictions. It is very difficult to determine the
adjustment applied to unencumbered off-airport, non-aeronautical rental rates to reflect the constraints
imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Airport, and/or others pertaining to the
development and/or use of on-airport, aeronautical properties.
TABLE 1 – COMPARABLE AIRPORTS
Comparable Airports
Airport Code Location
San Carlos SQL San Carlos, CA
Fullerton Municipal FUL Fullerton, CA
Camarillo CMA Camarillo, CA
Watsonville Municipal WVI Watsonville, CA
Truckee Tahoe TRK Truckee, CA
McClellan-Palomar CRQ Carlsbad, CA
Santa Monica Municipal SMO Santa Monica, CA
Livermore LVK Livermore, CA
San Luis Obispo County SBP San Luis Obispo, CA
Sacramento Executive SAC Sacramento, CA
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CURRENT PRACTICES AT PAO
Current PAO Rates
Hangar Type Rate
T-Hangar $0.85 - $0.88/sf
Box Hangar $0.85/sf
Executive/Corporate Hangar $0.78 - $1.11/sf
Tail-in Tie Down $196.00/mo
Taxi-in Tie Down $244.50/mo
Tie Down Rotorcraft $448.00/mo
Office $2.28 – $2.64
Restaurant $2.39/sf
Improved Land $0.74psf/yr
ASSUMPTIONS
It is noteworthy that the market rent opinions conveyed in this Rent Study Summary are based on the
lessee having full (unrestricted) and continued access /from the Subject Property) to PAO’s airside and
landside infrastructure. Additionally, it is important to note that the analysis was based on an evaluation
of triple net lease rates (wherein the lessee pays maintenance, utilities, insurance, and taxes associated
with the Subject Property).
Market rents are driven by the amount a willing buyer (lessee) pays to a willing seller (lessor). To the
extent that local economic and social factors affect rental rates at the national, regional, comparable,
and competitive airports, these economic factors will be rejected in the rental rate conclusions. To
derive the market rent opinions for the Subject Property, AGP has identified and analyzed (on a
comparative basis) the rents being charged and paid for similar properties (by component) at a cross-
section of airports that are considered most comparable to PAO.
AGP recognizes that there are differences between PAO and the comparable airports where there is no
identical comparison. Some of the comparable airports exhibit superior characteristics and some exhibit
inferior characteristics. In an effort to identify airports that were considered most comparable to PAO,
and to draw conclusions that reflect the conditions at PAO, the comparable airports were compared
using a number of aeronautical activity and infrastructure indicators.
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FEDERAL POLICY RELATED TO GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT RATES AND FEES
FAA Airport Compliance Manual Order 5190.6B, chapter 18.2 requires all airports to adhere to policy
regarding airport rates and charges. “The Rates and Charges Policy provides comprehensive guidance on
the legal requirement that airport fees be fair, reasonable, and not unjustly discriminatory” (5190.6B,
18.2). Airport sponsors have the responsibility to establish a schedule of reasonable rental rates and
charges for the use of facilities and services and to periodically revise those charges to be comparable
with other airports having similar characteristics, facilities, and services.
The FAA encourages airports to incorporate the following objectives into their fee structures:
1.Requirement to Be Financially Self-Sustaining – Sponsors must maintain a fee and rental
structure, which based on the circumstances of that unique airport, makes the airport as
financially self-sustaining as possible.
2.Fair and Reasonable Fees – Unless otherwise agreed by aeronautical users, the airport
proprietor must allocate capital and operating costs among cost centers for those airfield
facilities and services directly used by the aeronautical users.
3.Equitable Treatment of Tenants and Users at Airport – To ensure that the revenues generated
by the tenants and users of the Airport will be consistent with the income potential of such
tenants and users at the Airport. In addition, fee structures should be reviewed, and possibly
revised, on a periodic basis with the goal of satisfying the reasonable expectation to maintain
competitive fee structures for the tenants and users of the Airport on an ongoing basis.
Ensuring that any airport tenants are subject to the same rates, fees, and charges as are
uniformly applicable to other tenants offering similar services or utilizing similar facilities at the
Airport will assist in alleviating the potential for claims of unjust discrimination.
4.Escalation Provision. FAA guidance provides that ground leases with terms of five (5) or more
years should contain an escalation provision for periodic adjustments based on a recognized
economic index. An annual escalation provision helps the sponsor comply with Grant Assurance
24, Fee and Rental Structure, which requires the sponsor to make the airport as self-sustaining
as possible under existing circumstances for a specific airport. Thus, given the financial and
competitive goal, it is reasonable that Airports apply such a standard for shorter lease terms less
than five (5) years.
The FAA policy provides that airport sponsors may use different mechanisms and methodologies to
establish fees for different facilities, and for different aeronautical users, e.g., air carriers and fixed-base
operators. The FAA will consider these differences if called upon to resolve a dispute over aeronautical
fees or otherwise consider whether an airport sponsor complies with its obligation to provide access on
fair and reasonable terms without unjust discrimination. The FAA typically will not investigate the
reasonableness of an airport's fees absent evidence of a progressive accumulation of surplus
aeronautical revenues.
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STUDY FINDINGS
The tables below contain the specified airports’ metrics including Hangars, Tie-Downs, Office space,
Restaurant and Improved Land. The three types of hangars studied are T-Hangar, Box Hangar, and
Executive/Corporate Hangar. Due to the nature of varying hangar dimensions, an average was taken by
dividing all monthly rates by hangar square footages. Similarly to hangars, three different tie-downs
were evaluated. The three different types of tie downs are tail-in, taxi-in and rotorcraft. Sufficient
information was gathered to compare rates for tail-in and taxi-in however not enough rates were
compiled for rotorcraft simply because the majority of airports do not offer specific tie downs for
rotorcraft. Similarly to hangars, tie-down rates also vary widely based on aircraft weight so rates listed in
the tables below were calculated based on aircraft weighing under 12,500lbs. Office and Restaurant
rates were taken directly from fee schedules provided on a monthly per square foot basis. Improved
Land is the only rate that is calculated on a per square foot per year basis.
The results of the study indicate that the average rental rate for T-Hangar is $1.15 psf/month and
average rental rate for Box Hangars is $0.94 psf/month, both being slightly higher than the current rates
at PAO. However the rate for Executive/Corporate Hangar is $1.02 psf/month, which is in line with the
current range at PAO. The average monthly rate for a tail-in tie down is $141.16 and $162.25 for a taxi in
tie down, respectively. Both rates are slightly lower than the current rates for tie downs at PAO. The
average rates for Office, Restaurant and Improved Land are as follows: Office $1.99 psf/month,
Restaurant $1.76 psf/month & Improved Land $0.59 psf/yr. These rates are significantly lower than
current rates at PAO. Based on AGP’s research, there is sufficient data to derive reasonable conclusions
of market rent for Palo Alto Airport. The selection of comparable market-based rental rates is based
upon the information analyzed by the AGP team, with consideration to the sizes (SF), utility, and age of
structures. It is important to note that for the three different types of hangar rates, we analyzed and
compared on a rate per square foot basis. Since each airport has their own unique hangar sizes, AGP
wanted to show comparable rates for the same structure, which is achieved by analyzing the specific
rate per square foot on the space.
T-Hangar Rates per SF
PAO Rate $0.85 - $0.88
Minimum Rate $0.38
Maximum Rate $2.24
Average Rate $1.15
Box Hangar Rates per SF
PAO Rate $0.85
Minimum Rate $0.29
Maximum Rate $2.56
Average Rate $0.94
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Executive/Corporate Hangar Rates per SF
PAO Rate $0.78 - $1.11
Minimum Rate $.37
Maximum Rate $2.56
Average Rate $1.02
Tail-in Tie down Rates per Month
PAO Rate $196.00
Minimum Rate $71.14
Maximum Rate $300.00
Average Rate $141.16
Taxi-in Tie down Rate per Month
PAO Rate $244.50
Minimum Rate $125.00
Maximum Rate $221.00
Mean Rate $162.25
Tie down Rotorcraft Rate per Month
PAO Rate $448.00
Minimum Rate
Maximum Rate
Mean Rate $221.00*
Office Rate per SF
PAO Rate $2.28 - $2.64
Minimum Rate $0.50
Maximum Rate $4.87
Mean Rate $1.99
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Restaurant Rate per SF
PAO Rate $2.39
Minimum Rate $0.75
Maximum Rate $4.87
Mean Rate $1.76
Land Rates psf/yr
PAO Rate $0.74
Minimum Rate $0.35
Maximum Rate $0.98
Mean Rate $0.59
SUMMARY
Based on the results of all ten (10) surveyed airports, Palo Alto’s Airport’s range of various hangar rates
are below the average rate of surveyed airports, with the exception of Executive/Corporate hangars. Tie
down rates for both tail-in and taxi-in are higher than the average rate on the tables above. As stated
previously, there is not enough data to derive an average rate for rotorcraft tie downs. Office,
Restaurant and the annual Improved Land rates are higher than the average rate of surveyed airports.
All these findings should be evaluated within PAO’s overall inventory of similar land and buildings, so to
evaluate how these rates and fees, uniformly applied, can be used to support PAO’s budget and self-
sustainability compliance goal, with revenues to provide for new investment.
CLOSING
Rates and fees for all general aviation users, regularly and consistently adjusted, will best support PAO in
meeting its required grant assurance obligations to keep itself financially healthy and sustainable. As
suggested by FAA policy, PAO should consult with aeronautical users and stakeholders well in advance, if
practical, of introducing significant changes in charging systems and procedures or in the level of
charges. PAO should also provide adequate information to explain to the aeronautical users the survey
data justification for the change, the overall airport’s budget, and assess the need and reasonableness of
any proposal to adjust PAO’s land rates. For consultations to be effective, PAO should give due regard to
the views of aeronautical users and to the effect of any proposed changes in fees. Likewise, aeronautical
users should also consider the financial needs of PAO itself so that it remains a viable enterprise.
Understanding that consistent rate setting process will ensure that PAO remains self-sufficient, thereby
best eliminating any risk in requiring support from the Airport Sponsor’s general fund.
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RESOURCES
The ideas and concepts presented in this report are intended to be consistent with FAA Airport
Compliance Policy and industry standards and recommendations, combining all of this information in an
effort to assist Palo Alto Airport with best airport management practices available. These ideas and
concepts are consistent with information from the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP), which
is funded by the FAA, whose information provides excellent resources and ideas. The ACRP carries out
applied research on problems that are shared by airport operating agencies on a variety of airport
subject areas. The primary participants in the ACRP are an independent governing board appointed by
the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, with representation from airport operating
agencies, other stakeholder, and relevant industry organizations.
APPENDIX
A. Definitions
Improved Land – Airport land having access (airside and landside) and utilities to the
property boundary
Market Rent – The rent a property (land or improvement) will most likely command in
the open market
Minimum – Minimum value present in the data range
Maximum – Maximum value present in the data range
Average – Arithmetic average of all data in the data range
B. Limiting Conditions
This report is subject to the following conditions and to other specific and limiting conditions as
described by Aeroplex Group Partners (AGP) in this report.
1. AGP assumes no responsibility for matters legal in nature affecting the Subject Property, nor
does AGP render any opinion as to the title of the Subject Property, which are assumed to be
good and marketable. The Subject Property have been analyzed as though free and clear and
held under responsible ownership and competent management.
2. Information, estimates, and opinions furnished to AGP and contained in this report were
obtained from sources considered to be reliable and are believed to be true and correct.
However. AGP assumes no responsibility for their accuracy.
3. Although parcel dimensions were taken from a source considered reliable, this should not be
construed as n land survey. A licensed engineer or land surveyor should verily the exact land
size.
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4.Unless noted in this report the rental rate conclusions do not include contributory value of any
personal property, furniture, fixtures, equipment, or on-going business value.
5.It is assumed that the utilization of the land is within the boundaries or property lines of the
Subject Property and there is no encroachment or trespass unless noted in this report.
6.This report is prepared for the sole, exclusive use of the client. No third parties are authorized to
rely on this report without the prior written consent of AGP and the client.
7.It is assumed that all applicable zoning and use regulations have been complied with unless non-
conformity was stated, defined, and considered in this report.
8.It is assumed that all required licenses, certificates of occupancy, consents or other legislative or
administrative authority from any local, state, or federal government or private entity or
organization have been or can be obtained or renewed for any use on which the rental rate
conclusions are based.
9.Full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulators and laws is
assumed unless noncompliance is stated, defined, and considered in this report.
10.In this assignment, the existence of potentially hazardous material, gases, toxic waste, and
mold, which may or may not be present on the Subject Property, nor does AGP have any
knowledge of the existence of such materials on the Subject Property. To AGP’s knowledge, the
presence of potentially hazardous waste, materials, or gases has not been detected, or if
detected, it has been determined that the amount or level is considered to be safe according to
standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA}. However, AGP is not
qualified to detect such substances and does not make any guarantees or warranties that the
Subject Property have been tested for the presence of potentially hazardous waste, gases, toxic
waste, or mold and, if tested, that the tests were conducted pursuant to EPA-approved
procedures. The existence of any potentially hazardous waste, gases, toxic waste, or mold may
have an effect on the rental rate conclusions.
11.The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) became effective January 26, 1992. AGP has not made
a specific compliance survey and analysis of the Subject Property to determine whether or not
the Subject Property are in conformity with the various detailed analysis of the requirements of
the ADA. It is possible that a compliance survey of the Subject Property together with a detailed
analysis of the requirements of the ADA could reveal that the Subject Property are not in
compliance with one or more of the requirements of the ADA. If so, this this fact could have a
negative impact on the market rent conclusion. Since AGP has no direct evidence relating to this
issue, possible noncompliance with the requirements of the ADA was not considered in the
rental rate conclusions.
12.AGP assumes there are no hidden or unapparent conditions of the Subject Property or subsoil
that would render the Subject Property more or less valuable. AGP assumes no responsibility for
such conditions or for engineering that might be required to discover such facts.
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13. No requirements shall be made of AGP to give testimony or appear in court by reason of this
report unless arrangements have been made previously. If any courtroom or administrative
testimony is required in connection with this report, additional fees and expenses shall be
charged for those services.
14. Possession of this report, or copy hereof, does not carry with it the right of publication nor may
it be used for any purpose whatsoever by any entity but the client without the prior written
consent of AGP and the client.
15. Neither all nor any part of the contents of this report shall be disseminated to the public
through advertising media or public means of communication without the prior written consent
of AGP and the client.
REFERENCES
FAA Airport Compliance webpage: www.faa.gov/airports/airport_compliance/
FAA Order 5190.6B: Airport Compliance Requirements
Policy Regarding Airport Rates and Fees (Federal Register Volume 78- Sept 2013)
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/09/10/2013-21905/policy-regarding-airport-
rates-and-charges
Notice of Amendment to Policy Regarding Airport Rates and Charges: July 2008
Final Policy Regarding Airport Rates and Charges: June 1996
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-1996-06-21/pdf/96-15687.pdf
AIRPORT COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM (ACRP)
Report 23 - Guidebook for compliance with grant agreement obligations to provide reasonable Access to
An AIP funded public use general aviation airport
REPORT 16 -Guidebook for Managing Small Airports
REPORT 36 -Airport/Airline Agreements- Practices and Characteristics
REPORT 47 -Guidebook for Developing and Leasing Airport Property
Item 4
Attachment C - Palo Alto
Airport Rates and Charges
Study Summary of Fee
Changes to be Incorporated
into the Municipal Fee
Schedule
Item 4: Staff Report Pg. 69 Packet Pg. 75 of 76
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www.aeroplex.net
Development Consulting Management
Palo Alto Airport (PAO)
Airport Rent Study Analysis
Aeroplex Group Partners LLC
Exhibit A
Airport Rent Study Analysis
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Item 4
Attachment C - Palo Alto
Airport Rates and Charges
Study Summary of Fee
Changes to be Incorporated
into the Municipal Fee
Schedule
Item 4: Staff Report Pg. 70 Packet Pg. 76 of 76