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STAFF REPORT
Office of the City Manager
DATE: October 21, 2014
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dominic Lazzaretto, City Manager
Prepared by- Lisa Mussenden, Chief Deputy City Clerk /Records Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 7047 ESTABLISHING AND /OR ADJUSTING
VARIOUS FEES FOR CITY SERVICES; AND FINDING THAT THIS
RESOLUTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Recommendation: Adopt
SUMMARY
The City of Arcadia periodically reviews its fees and charges for services to make sure
they are consistent with the current cost of providing the service. Each department has
recently completed a review of their fees and the proposed changes are outlined in this
report and in Resolution No. 7047. Should Resolution No. 7047 be adopted by the City
Council, the new fee amounts will become effective January 1, 2015.
BACKGROUND
City fees are reviewed on a regular basis for the purpose of making sure they are
consistent with the cost of providing the service. Fee amounts are set at a rate that
enables the City to recover all or a portion of the cost of the service. In no instance may
a fee exceed the cost of providing the service. Before changing or setting a fee, staff
conducts a cost analysis study to determine the actual cost of providing service. In
addition to reviewing such things as staff and /or consultant time and materials, the cost
analysis takes into account the impact to the end user and the amount charged by other
municipalities for similar services. This ensures that the established fees do not
overburden the rate payer.
DISCUSSION
The City of Arcadia has approximately 940 different user fees. Of these, it is proposed
that 60 of them be increased, two (2) be lowered, five (5) be established, and two (2) be
eliminated. The remaining 871 fees — almost 93% of them — will remain unchanged.
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The current review of fees has resulted in proposed changes to fees in the Library and
Museum Services, Development Services, Public Works Services, Recreation and
Community Services, and Fire Departments. The changes are detailed in Exhibit "A"
attached to Resolution No. 7047 and are summarized below.
Library and Museum Services
The Library & Museum Services Department is requesting an increase to the "Items
Lost or Damaged Beyond Repair" fee and the elimination of the "Forgotten Library
Card" fee.
The circulation fee for the cost of media container replacement is currently listed as a
separate fee of $3.00 to $10.00. The fee varies depending on the specific type of media
container. This replacement cost is already included in the "replacement cost of item"
fee listed on the Library Fines and Fees schedule. Removing this listing on the fee
schedule eliminates a redundancy.
The Library currently charges patrons $1.00 to check out materials when they have
forgotten their library card more than once in the previous 12 months. This fee predates
the Library's current integrated library system. There are currently other ways to
determine identity of a patron that are quicker, easier, and more customer - friendly. It is
recommended that this fee be eliminated. Revenue would be reduced by approximately
$500 -$700 per year.
Development Services
The Development Services Department is proposing a 3% increase in the Business
License fees, which were last changed in 2011 with a 3% increase. Pursuant to Arcadia
Municipal Code Section 6221.1.1, Business License fees may be adjusted annually
based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the month of October with any change to
be effective the following January 1st. Based on the difference of the CPI from the
previous October, the difference (increase or decrease) may be applied to the Business
License fees. The 3% being proposed is less than the CPI increase of 5.74% since
2011. Attached is Exhibit `A' that shows the details of the proposed 3% increase, which
will result in approximately $40,000 in additional revenue to the City.
Public Works Services
The Public Works Services Department is requesting to add two new fees for the Cross -
Connection Control Program: backflow device inspection for new construction and
backflow device administration (testing notice). Staff currently provides backflow device
test and inspection for new construction to ensure that backflow prevention devices are
properly installed, as required by the California Plumbing Code and California
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Department of Public Health. Additionally, the County of Los Angeles Public Health
requires the City to annually administer test reports to property owners to verify that the
backflow prevention devices are functioning properly. Presently, there is no charge for
these services; however the City absorbs $67,990 in costs. Adding a fee of $170 for the
initial installation and $10 for the annual inspection will help the City cover
approximately $57,100 of those costs.
Recreation and Communitv Services
Over the past few years, the Recreation and Community Services Department has been
working closely in collaboration with the Arcadia Unified School District to create Joint
Use Agreements for athletic fields. In July 2014, a Joint Use Agreement was entered
into for the use of the Arcadia High School Stadium Field. As part of the agreement, the
City of Arcadia agreed to pay a portion of the Capital Outlay cost for the renovation of a
new synthetic turf field and a yearly maintenance fee for an agreed time for use of the
stadium field. The majority of use on this field comes from youth and adult athletic
leagues not associated with the City of Arcadia or the Arcadia Unified School District,
but rather from organized leagues utilizing the amenities in Arcadia to operate their
programs.
During the same period of time, Recreation and Community Services staff was meeting
and communicating the these leagues utilizing the synthetic turf fields at Arcadia High
School and the Civic Center Field that potential fees may be charged for the use of
these fields in the future once an agreement was established. In early October 2014,
staff from the Recreation and Community Services Department met with the individuals
representing these leagues and to acquire their input regarding potential hourly fees for
use of these synthetic turf fields. Staff received several questions about the billing
process, but no specific questions regarding the hourly fee. Every neighboring City
charges for the use of athletic fields, with rates ranging from $40 to over $100 per hour.
On October 7, 2014, a report was given to the City Council on the subject. City Council
recommended that staff bring back the proposed hourly fee of $28.90 for use of the
Arcadia High School Stadium Field and the Civic Center Field. If established, this fee
would recover the Capital Outlay, annual maintenance, and staffing costs of the two
fields. The $28.90 per hour is less than the charge of $64.20 per hour that the School
District was charging adult field users prior to the joint use agreement.
The City Council also agreed with staff's recommended to proceed with annual security
deposits of $250.00 for use of athletic fields and $250.00 for use of City concession
stands.
On October 8, 2014, this item was presented to the Recreation and Parks Commission.
The Recreation and Parks Commission recommended the proposed fees on a 4 -1 vote.
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Fire Department
The Fire Department is proposing to increase 59 of its 71 existing fees and decrease
two (2) fees. The changes are required in order to address increases in labor and
materials costs over time. The majority of increases will be in the $10 -15 range on fees
that are not charged very often. Therefore, the overall additional charge to the end
users is not significant. The largest single line item affected will be for False Alarm
Response, which will be raised from $300 to $325 and result in $1,250 in additional
revenue to the City; the actual cost to provide this service is $326.13 per incident. As a
reminder, such fees are not charged until the number of false alarms received at a given
address in a year is deemed to be excessive.
The proposed resolution also formally reestablishes the Emergency Medical Services
(EMS) Assessment Fee. The EMS Assessment Fee was established in 2005 by the
adoption of Ordinance No. 2202. However, the fee was never included in the actual
Fee Schedule that is periodically adopted by City Council. Known colloquially as "Treat
And No Transport ", this fee is designed to recover the costs associated with providing
emergency medical assessments and paramedic services on medical incidents in which
the patient did not receive transportation to the hospital. Based on the latest cost
analysis, it is recommended that the EMS Assessment Fee be set at $175. The Fire
Department currently does not charge patients when an EMS assessment is done
without transport, nor does the Fire Department plan on charging this fee in the near
future. However, having the fee in the established Schedule gives the organization
flexibility to charge the fee if it becomes necessary in the future and it complies with the
adopted Ordinance.
Finally, the Paramedic Membership Program (PMP) will have some adjustments to its
membership rates and structure. Created in 1994, the Paramedic Membership Program
is a voluntary membership program available to Arcadia residents that ensures no out -
of- pocket expenses should a member ever need emergency medical services or
hospital transportation provided by the Fire Department. As of October 2014, the
program has a total of 3,028 resident and business members. The $40 basic
membership rate has remained unchanged since the program's inception two decades
ago, and a recent study of area cities indicated that Arcadia charges the lowest rates
among the eight (8) cities surveyed. In addition, the study also showed that Arcadia is
the only city that provides for visitors coverage. Therefore, it is recommended that the
PMP rates be adjusted to $51 for a basic membership, which will put Arcadia in the
middle of the area cities that were surveyed. Additionally, the visitor's coverage
component of the program will be eliminated due to administrative complexities and
ambiguities over the determination of whether a patient is a visitor of a PMP member.
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SURVEYED CITIES
Membership Type
Resident
Current Fees
Proposed Fees
Revenue
Change
Annual
Business
$40
$51
Membership
Annual Membership Fee
76
City
Fee
$456
Visitor
West Covina
$70
n/a
No
Business (1 -10 employees)
90
$60 for 10 employees; $24 for each
$54
Glendale
$60
add'I 10 employees
No
Sierra Madre
$60
n/a
No
$84
$114
$60 for 10 employees; $20 for each
Business (31 -40 employees)
South Pasadena
$60
add'I 10 employees
No
Arcadia PROPOSED
$51
$54 for 10 employees; $30 for each
ELIMINATED
$96
Visitor's Coverage
add't 10 employees
$10
ELIMINATED
($10,310)
$50 for 10 employees; $50 for each
Monterey Park
$50
add'I 10 employees
No
Alhambra
$48
n/a
No
Burbank
$48
n/a
No
Arcadia CURRENT
$40
$42 for 10 employees; $21 for each
$10
add'I 10 employees
Pasadena
No such program
San Marino
No such program
PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO PARAMEDIC MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
Membership Type
Total
Members
Current Fees
Proposed Fees
Revenue
Change
Regular membership
2,736
$40
$51
$30,096
Retirement Home Residents
76
$21
$27
$456
Low - income
107
$20
$24
$428
Business (1 -10 employees)
90
$42
$54
$1,080
Business (11 -20 employees)
9
$63
$84
$189
Business (21 -30 employees)
7
$84
$114
$210
Business (31 -40 employees)
1
$105
$144
$39
Business (41 -50 employees)
2
$126
$174
$96
Visitor's Coverage
1,031
$10
ELIMINATED
($10,310)
Total Revenue Change:
$22,284
The additional revenue to the General Fund for the various user fee increases is
$11,745. The changes to the Paramedic Membership Program rates are expected to
generate approximately $22,284 in additional General Fund revenues.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The establishment and /or adjustment of fees are statutorily exempt from CEQA per
Section 15273 of the CEQA Guidelines (Sections 21080(b)(8) and 21083, Public
Resources Code).
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PUBLIC COMMENTS /NOTICE
Consideration of Resolution No. 7047 requires a public hearing, which was noticed to
the public in the Arcadia Weekly newspaper on October 9 and October 13. As of the
time this report was written, no comments had been received.
FISCAL IMPACT
The net fiscal impact from the fee adjustments is estimated at $246,114 ($199,014 for
the General Fund and $57,100 for the Water Fund), although it should be noted that this
estimate is dependent on the level of participation by the users of the services after they
become effective on January 1, 2015. The new fee rates are not reflected in the
adopted Fiscal Year 2014 -15 Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the City Council find that this Resolution is exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopt Resolution No.
7047 establishing and /or adjusting various fees for City services
Approved:
Dominic Laz�are�t�
City Manager
Attachments: Resolution No. 7047
Exhibit "A" — Fee Schedule
RESOLUTION NO. 7047
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AND /OR ADJUSTING
VARIOUS FEES FOR CITY SERVICES; AND FINDING THAT THIS
RESOLUTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA DOES
HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The establishment and /or adjustment of fees is statutorily exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15273 of the
CEQA Guidelines (Sections 21080(b)(8) and 21082, Public Resources Code).
SECTION 2. Based on a cost allocation study performed by each City
department, the fees set forth in this Resolution are necessary for the purposes set forth
in this Resolution. Said fees do not exceed the estimated costs for providing the
applicable service or programs; the fees set forth in this Resolution bear a reasonable
relationship to the cost of the respective service or program involved; the fees bear a
fair and reasonable relationship to the benefit the payer obtains or the burden caused to
the City in providing the service or programs; and the fees are not being imposed for
general revenue purposes, but instead for full or partial recovery of the costs of
providing said services and programs. Said fees are to cover the costs of various
services and programs set forth in the Fee Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit "A ".
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby adopts the Fee Schedule, attached hereto
as Exhibit "A °.
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SECTION 4. Any fees adopted prior to this Resolution which are inconsistent
herewith are hereby repealed effective upon the date the fees set forth in the attached
Exhibit "A" take effect.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall become effective January 1, 2015.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this day of 2014.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Stephen' P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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Mayor of City of Arcadia
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LIBRARY & MUSEUM SERVICES FEE ADJUSTMENTS
DESCRIPTION
CURRENT
FEE
COST OF
SERVICE
PROPOSED
FEE
FEE
DIFFERENCE
TOTAL
REVENUE
CHANGE
DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION
Currently there is a cost recovery fee to
Replacement cost for
3.00
2.00 -10.00
Cost of
varies
varies
replace items lost or damaged beyond
media container
container
repair. Listing a separate fee for a lost or
damaged media container is redundant.
Removing reference to a separate fee
does not result in a revenue change. Staff
has proposed eliminating this cost on the
fee schedule because it is included in the
fee for Replacement Cost of Item.
Forgotten Library card
1.00
0.00
1.00
500 - 700 /yr
This fee predates the Library's new
(second and subsequent
Integrated Library System. There are
times)
currently very efficient ways to determine
identity of a patron that are quick, easy,
and more customer - friendly. Staff
proposes eliminating this fee.
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EXHIBIT "A"
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT FEE ADJUSTMENTS
DESCRIPTION
CURRENT
FEE
COST OF
SERVICE
PROPOSED
FEE
FEE
DIFFERENCE
TOTAL
REVENUE
CHANGE
DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION
Business License Fees -
Fees
N/A
Fees would
The fee
A3%
Business License fees were last
A 3% increase per AMC
range from
range from
increases
increase over
increased in 2009 and 2011; each time
6220.1, which allows
$10.63 for
$11.00 to
range from
last fiscal
the increase was 3% across the board.
inflation -based fee
a one -day
$1,796.50
$0.37 to
year would
Prior to 2009, fees had not been
changes using the
license to
$52.35
increase
increased since 2002 because it was
Consumer Price Index
$1,744.15
revenue by
believed that a cost of living increase
(CPI) for the month of
annually
approximately
could not be applied to these fees. The
October. Any changes
for off-
$40,000
City Attorney reviewed this decision and
in the fees (increase or
track, tip-
determined that fees could be increased
decrease) would be
sheet
annually, as long as the result does not
effective January 1st.
distribution
exceed the actual cost incurred by the
City in providing the service. Based on
the CPI, and when compounded over 7
years, the increase in 2009 could have
been as much as 23 %.
Presently, based on the CPI, to fully
catch up, fees would need to be
increased 30 %. However, based on the
CPI for the last 3 years, a 3% increase is
proposed, as long as the result does not
exceed the actual cost incurred by the
City in providing the service.
At this time, no increases are being
proposed for the $10 processing fee or
the $25 zoning review fee.
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PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT FEE ADJUSTMENTS
DESCRIPTION
CURRENT
FEE
COST OF
SERVICE
PROPOSED
FEE
FEE
DIFFERENCE
TOTAL
REVENUE
CHANGE
DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION
Backflow Test and
$0
$173
$170
$170
$22,100
Perform backflow test and inspection for
Inspection (new
new construction to ensure that backflow
construction)
prevention devices are properly installed
or connected, as required by the
Plumbing Code and the State's
Department of Public Health. Work
includes plan check for backflow device
installation, field test, final inspection, and
to check for cross connection on the
property. For re- inspection, similar work
and cost will be applied to ensure that all
work is done according to City standards.
Fee is based on a per backflow device
installation basis. There is currently no
fee for this service.
Annual Administration of
$0
$13
$10
$10
$35,000
As part of the City's Cross Connection
Backflow Device
Control Program required by the County
of Los Angeles, this fee is to administer
annual testing reports to property owners
to ensure that backflow devices in their
premises are adequately maintained and
functioning properly. Work includes
printing and mailing notices, cross
checking owner's information from the
Utility Billing System, entering test results
in the computer, and record keeping. Fee
is based on a per backflow device. There
is currently no fee for this service.
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EXHIBIT "A"
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FEE ADJUSTMENTS
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TOTAL
CURRENT
COST OF
PROPOSED
FEE
REVENUE
DESCRIPTION
FEE
SERVICE
FEE
DIFFERENCE
CHANGE
DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION
The hourly fee incorporates all capital
Hourly Fee for Use of
$0
$172,014
$28.90 /hour
$114,675
$114,675
investments, ongoing maintenance, and
Synthetic Turf Fields
staff costs to allocate the synthetic turf
fields at Arcadia High School and the
Civic Center Soccer Field.
The annual fee is charged to organized
Annual Security Deposit
$0
$0
$250
$250
$0
users of City concession stands as a
For Use of Concession
means to recover damage or emergency
Stands
maintenance costs.
The annual fee is charged to organized
Annual Security Deposit
$0
$0
$250
$250
$0
users of athletic fields as a means to
for Use of Athletic Fields
recover costs incurred for field damage or
outstanding hourly field fees.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT FEE ADJUSTMENTS
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TOTAL
CURRENT
COST OF
PROPOSED
FEE
REVENUE
DESCRIPTION
FEE
SERVICE
FEE
DIFFERENCE
CHANGE
DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION
CALIFORNIA FIRE
The Fire Department currently issues 37
CODE PERMITS
different types of annual and temporary
permits as required by the California Fire
Code. With each issuance of a permit, a
fire inspection is required along with
corresponding administrative time to
process the permit.
A recent cost allocation analysis
determined that one (1) of the 37 fees will
remain unchanged, two (2) fees will
decrease, and 34 fees will increase
between $10 -$25 to reflect the updated
inspection and administrative costs
associated with the issuance of these
permits.
Aerosol Product
425
444.01
440
15
0
Amusement Building
305
318.06
315
10
10
Assembly
285
298.94
295
10
900
Carnivals & Fairs
425
444.01
440
15
60
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FIRE DEPARTMENT FEE ADJUSTMENTS
DESCRIPTION
CURRENT
FEE
COST OF
SERVICE
PROPOSED
FEE
FEE
DIFFERENCE
TOTAL
REVENUE
CHANGE
DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION
Combustible Dust
Producing Operations
305
318.06
315
10
40
Combustible Fiber
Storage
305
318.06
315
10
0
Compressed Gases
350
365.55
365
15
240
Covered Mall
240
254.05
250
10
20
Cryogens
305
318.06
315
10
30
Dry Cleaning Plants
305
318.06
315
10
60
Exhibits /Trade Shows
240
254.05
250
10
30
Explosives /Blasting
240
254.05
250
10
0
Fireworks /Aerial Display
695
721.77
720
25
25
Flammable /Combustible
Liquids
380
372.74
370
-10
-210
Hazardous Materials 1 to
3 Chemicals
300
313.39
310
10
60
Hazardous Materials 4 to
6 Chemicals
355
372.74
370
15
60
Hazardous Materials >_ 7
Chemicals
425
444.01
440
15
315
Hazardous Production
Materials Facility
305
318.06
315
10
10
Helicopter /Helistop
95
104.32
100
5
10
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TOTAL
CURRENT
COST OF
PROPOSED
FEE
REVENUE
DESCRIPTION
FEE
SERVICE
FEE
DIFFERENCE
CHANGE
DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION
High Piled Combustible
440
460.53
460
20
280
Materials
Hot -work Operations
305
298.94
295
-10
-260
Industrial Baking /Drying
305
318.06
315
10
70
Oven
Liquid Gas Fueled
240
253.50
250
10
40
Vehicles in Assemblies
Liquified Petroleum
240
254.05
250
10
80
Gases >_ 5 Gallons
Lumberyard
305
318.06
315
10
0
Magnesium Working
305
318.06
315
10
0
Miscellaneous
305
318.06
315
10
10
Combustible Material
Storage
Motor Vehicle Fuel
285
298.94
295
10
460
Dispensing
Station /Repair Garage
Open Burning
125
135.29
135
10
0
Organic Coatings
305
318.06
315
10
0
Pyrotechnical & Special
425
444.01
440
15
0
Effects Material
Refrigeration Equipment
305
318.06
315
10
140
Spraying /Dipping
305
318.06
315
10
60
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TOTAL
CURRENT
COST OF
PROPOSED
FEE
REVENUE
DESCRIPTION
FEE
SERVICE
FEE
DIFFERENCE
CHANGE
DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION
Tent/Canopy
305
318.06
315
10
300
Tire Storage
305
318.06
315
10
50
Wood Products
305
318.06
315
10
0
INSPECTIONS AND
According to the recent cost allocation
SERVICES
analysis, it was determined that two (2) of
the 18 Fire Department inspection and
service fees will remain the same, 16 fees
will increase between $5 -$25 to reflect
the updated inspection and administrative
costs associated with providing these
services, and one fee that was introduced
in 2005 by the adoption of Ordinance No
2202 — the EMS Assessment Fee — will be
added to the fee schedule for the first
time.
Chief Officer Standby
220 /hour
242.42/hour
240 /hour
20 /hour
0
EMS Assessment Fee
n/a
176.26
175
175
n/a
This fee will not be implemented at this
time.
Engine or Truck
120 /hour
135.21/hour
135 /hour
15 /hour
90
Company Re- inspection
Engine or Truck
245 /hour
270.42 /hour
270 /hour
25 /hour
0
Company Standby
Expedite or After Hours
355
372.74
370
15
15
Inspection
False Alarm Response
300
326.13
325
25
1250
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FIRE DEPARTMENT FEE ADJUSTMENTS
DESCRIPTION
CURRENT
FEE
COST OF
SERVICE
PROPOSED
FEE
FEE
DIFFERENCE
TOTAL
REVENUE
CHANGE
DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION
Fire Code Compliance
Inspection
140
147.14
145
5
250
Fire Extinguisher
Demonstration
195
206.48
205
10
20
Fire Inspector Standby
120 /hour
128.02 /hour
125 /hour
5 /hour
0
Fire Marshal Standby
165 /hour
175.59/hour
175 /hour
10 /hour
0
Fire Safety Officer Movie
Standby
110 /hour
124.52/hour
120 /hour
10 /hour
0
Fire Prevention Bureau
Re- inspection
190
199.26
195
5
125
Missed Appointment
150
159.07
155
5
30
Rescue Ambulance
Standby
160 /hour
176.26/hour
175 /hour
15 /hour
0
Roof Covering
490
540.84
540
50
0
Water Evacuation
245
270.42
270
25
0
Weed Abatement
95
105.76
105
10
0
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TOTAL
CURRENT
COST OF
PROPOSED
FEE
REVENUE
DESCRIPTION
FEE
SERVICE
FEE
DIFFERENCE
CHANGE
DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION
ANNUAL INSPECTIONS
During fiscal year 2013 -14, the Fire
Department performed a total of 3,411
annual inspections of commercial, multi-
family, schools, and brush hazard
occupancies. Fire Prevention Bureau
conducted 617 of those inspections; fire
suppression personnel conducted 2,794
inspections.
Based on the recent cost allocation
analysis and performance time review,
seven (7) of the 11 Fire Department
annual inspection fees will remain
unchanged while the fees for high -rise
buildings, hospitals, hotels /motels, and
public schools will increase by $20, $435,
$10, and $15, respectively. The hospital
inspection fee will increase by $435 to
$2,000 because the expansion of the new
hospital tower requires additional
inspection time.
High -rise Occupancy
650
674.20
670
20
20
Hospital Occupancy
1,565
2,003.92
2,000
435
435
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FIRE DEPARTMENT FEE ADJUSTMENTS
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TOTAL
CURRENT
COST OF
PROPOSED
FEE
REVENUE
DESCRIPTION
FEE
SERVICE
FEE
DIFFERENCE
CHANGE
DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION
Hotel or Motel
265
277.76
275
10
80
Occupancy
Public School Occupancy
355
372.74
370
15
180
PLAN CHECK
All plan reviews of building and fire
protection systems for Fire Code
compliance are completed in -house by the
Fire Marshal. All five (5) plan check fees
will increase by $5 to $10 /hour to reflect
updated cost recovery.
Architectural Design
150
159.07
155
5
30
Review
Expedite or Over -the-
150
159.07
155
5
50
Counter Plan Check
Flammable /Combustible
240
254.05
250
10
10
Tank Installation or
Removal
In -house Plan Check
235 /hour
246.83/hour
245 /hour
10 /hour
6250
Tract Application
165
175.59
175
10
20
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EXHIBIT "A"
PARAMEDIC MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
Membership Type
Total
Current Fees
Proposed
Revenue Change
Members
Fees
Regular membership
2,736
$40
$51
$30,096
Retirement Home
76
$21
$27
$456
Residents
Low - income
107
$20
$24
$428
Business (1 -10
90
$42
$54
$1,080
employees)
Business (11 -20
9
$63
$84
$189
employees)
Business (21 -30
7
$84
$114
$210
employees)
Business (31 -40
1
$105
$144
$39
employees)
Business (41 -50
2
$126
$174
$96
employees)
Visitor's Coverage
1,031
$10
ELIMINATED
($10,310)
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