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17 Staff Report - Conducting and Amending Certain Department Fees, Rates and ChargessCOUNCIL AGENDA REPORT DATE: May 2, 2003 TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL FROM: DEBRA J. FIGONE, TOWN MANAGER SUBJECT: MEETING DATE: 05/05/03 ITEM NO. 17 ADOPT RESOLUTION CONTINUING CERTAIN DEPARTMENT FEES, RATES AND CHARGES, AND AMENDING CERTAIN FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES RECOMMENDATION: 1. Open and hold the public hearing. 2. Close the public hearing. 3. Adopt the resolution continuing certain department fees, rates and charges, and amending certain fees, rates and charges. BACKGROUND: The Town's Financial Policies require that "fees are maintained to provide for cost recovery based on the cost of the Town providing the services". In order to comply with this mandate, the Town is obligated to review its cost of providing services and to recommend appropriate increases in fees supported by cost data. Town Council approved comprehensive fee increases last May 2002, effective July 2002 and provided that in lieu of detailed cost analysis, certain fees at a minimum should increase at the minimum of the increase in CPI index measured for the annual period from February 2002 to February 2003. The California Government Code requires, for development - related fees, a 60-day period between approval of the Resolution and implementation of the fee. Because the Town's Fee Schedule contains a number of development -related fees, staff recommends an effective date of July 7, 2003 (63 days) for all fees contained within the FY 2003/04 Fee Schedule. PREPARED BY: STEPHEN D. CON Finance & Adminiative Services Director N:IMGRWdminWorkFiles\cnclrpts\user fees -May 5. 2003 Council Report.wpd Reviewed by: QSZ-Assistant Town Manager 'Lis —Town Attorney Clerk SC. -Finance Community Development Revised: 5/2/03 4:51 pm Reformatted: 5/30/02 PAGE 2 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION CONTINUING CERTAIN DEPARTMENT FEES, RATES AND CHARGES, AND AMENDING CERTAIN FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES May 2, 2003 To provide some background, David M. Griffith Associates (DMG) was engaged by the Town of Los Gatos in 1997/98 to conduct a detailed study of user fee service costs and revenues. The objectives were to: (1) calculate the full cost (both direct and associated overhead) of providing Town services, (2) compare costs with revenues currently received for these services, and (3) recommend realistic, achievable fee recovery levels, No action was ever taken on that study. The study was revisited in January 2002 for the FY 2002/03 fee update. However, the use of the 1997/98 study was limited because cost calculations were out of date (FY 1997/98's costs compared with the fees charged for the service). Staff used it primarily as a reference point in recommending fees for FY2002/03, factoring in easily verified bargained labor cost increases from 1997/98 through 2001/02 in establishing cost increases. In April 2003, the Town contracted with Public Resource Management Group (PRM) to perform a current detailed cost of service analysis on applicable fee and charges, concentrating mostly on development -related services using current fiscal costs. The study was performed under the general direction of the Finance Department with the participation of the Community Development and Parks and Public Works departments. The primary goals of the study were to update the 1998 cost data, review and update staff time estimates on labor hours associated with providing fee related services, to adjust costs for departmental staffing changes and re -organizations, and to update the Town's Cost Allocation Plan to provide proper allocation of Town overhead across all departments. DISCUSSION: PRM Group has performed an update of the previous David M. Griffith study, analyzing current costs and associated fees and charges. The Finance Department asked PRM to concentrate in the "fee for services" category, versus general government fees such as those collected by the Library, Town Clerk and Finance. General government fee charges and any suggested changes are based on current known costs or fees provided by statute. The Town's fee for service category is primarily for development related services. The departments where most of these services are provided are the Community Development and the Parks and Public Works departments. The cost analysis began with an update of the budget and staffing information to reflect the current fiscal year. PRM noted some changes to staffing, and a significant re -organization of responsibilities, such as moving the building inspection and plan checking activities from Parks and Public Works to the Community ievelopment department. PRM then updated the 1997/98 study with assistance from staff in the Community Development and Parks and Public Works department reviewing and updating the study's prior assumptions relative to time estimates to provide services. PRM also had Town staff provide any revisions that would better reflect changes in service levels, service responsibilities, etc. Updated fiscal information was then matched to updated service level information to produce the direct costs of providing fee -for -service activities. PAGE 3 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION CONTINUING CERTAIN DEPARTMENT FEES, RATES AND CHARGES, AND AMENDING CERTAIN FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES May 2, 2003 In addition to updating the direct costs, PRM updated the Town's Indirect Cost Allocation Plan. The Indirect Cost Allocation Plan identifies administrative and management overhead support and allocates it on an equitable basis to departments providing direct line public service. Overhead costs distributed on this basis were from departments such as Town Manager, Finance, Town Attorney, and Human Resources. The cost plan allocates an appropriate amount of this Town -wide indirect overhead cost to all Town departments providing direct services to the community such as the Police, Community Development, Parks and Public Works, and Community Services. This indirect component is added to the direct costs in order to provide a complete picture of all costs of providing fee -for -service activities. Finally, the full cost of providing services was then compared to the current fees and revenues collected, and a subsidy (or over -charge) was identified. This provides the Town with the basic cost information that it needs to determine appropriate cost recovery levels, corresponding subsidy levels, and can be used to generate estimates for increased revenue into the general fund. Although the user fee study is a significant factor in determining the level of fees to charge, it must be balanced with a number of other factors including existing Council policies regarding provision of certain services, elasticity of demand, and affordability and parity with surrounding jurisdictions. Although PRM had a fee survey of area cities available for comparison purposes, PRM confirmed to staff that it would be extremely difficult to compare fees between the Town and other local governments. Typical differences in fees charged between local governments are, (1) cost recovery goals for the local government, (2) the date the last cost analysis was performed by the local government, (3) and each local government's level of service reflected in a given fee. A review and comparison by PRM of staff time required in a number of fee for service activities associated with areas of development review and private development activity with the level of service required by other communities determined that in many services this community's demands surpass those of other local jurisdictions for similar services. The level of service required by our community does have a financial cost associated with that activity that must be accounted for and either charged as a fee, subsidized by the Town as a "community benefit" or changed indirectly by adjusting policies and community expectations regarding staff services associated with private development activity. Upon completion of the update of the Town's current cost of service to fees charged, the PRM study reveals that except for the building inspection and plan checking activity (near 100% cost recovery), the Town's current fee structure is not completely recapturing the current costs of providing services. In the case of developmental review activity, as a whole, the fees charged are recovering an average among all fees charged in the program of approximately 61 % of full cost. In the Engineering and Capital Projects activities supporting private development such as encroachment permits and grading inspections, current fees are recovering on average 43% of total costs for this service activity. PAGE 4 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION CONTINUING CERTAIN DEPARTMENT FEES, RATES AND CHARGES, AND AMENDING CERTAIN FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES May 2, 2003 Due to the disparity between cost of service and current fees charged, staff is proposing various levels of fee recovery with the goal of achieving as close to full cost recovery as possible. Though substantial increases would be allowable under the Town's financial policies, Town staff in some cases believes a more acceptable approach would be to phase in adjustments to revenue over a number of years until costs are recovered by the fee, or policy changes as to level of service required or application streamlining opportunities can be implemented by the Town. The attached Fee Schedule Recommended Change -Attachment 1 presents staff recommendations for identified areas of service whereby fee increases are proposed by staff. Attachment 2 is the resolution approving the Comprehensive Fee Schedule Incorporating Changes (Exhibit A to Attachment 2) that encompasses all recommended fee changes described in Attachment 1 and all other fees that did not change and remain at FY 2002/03 approved levels. Highlights of the proposed changes are as follows: A. Community Development In Fiscal Year 2002/2003 development fees were increased 15% in an effort to improve the level of cost recovery in processing development related applications and requests. Prior to the increase last year, fees had not been adjusted since 1996. The recent fee study completed by the PRM Group found that although the level of cost recovery improved, the Town is currently averaging a cost recovery rate of approximately 60% of incurred costs for all development related fees. The study revealed that based on current costs, the present recovery rate for individual fees range from 33% to 94% . As an example, the fee for Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) recovers only 41 % of the actual cost. Although the fee increases last year improved the recovery of associated development costs, the subsidy rate remains below the objective of 100 % cost recovery. As such, it is recommended that seventeen development application/permit fees be increased to achieve a cost recovery rate of between 80% and 100%. For example, it is recommended that the fee for a new permanent sign request be increased to capture 100% of the cost from $170 to $250 but this does require that staff evaluate and implement process streamlining opportunities to achieve 100% cost recovery in this example. Staff also recommends that a zone change application which does not involve a general plan or specific plan amendment would be increased from $3,420 to $3,633 to maintain 100 % cost recovery. The recommended adjustments for each of the seventeen identified fees are presented in the Community Development Fee Schedule Recommended Changes - Exhibit A to Attachment 2. The methodology used by the Community Development staff was to recommend increases to those fees that require a significant amount of staff time and/or that are most common. Those fees that are recommended to be 100% cost recoverable are those that are typically developer driven, of a speculative nature, and of a larger scale. The two fees that are recommended for 80% cost recovery- A&S minor projects and Minor Residential applications- are typically independent one-time only homeowner applicants desiring to add -on to their home or their independent business. The 20% PAGE 5 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION CONTINUING CERTAIN DEPARTMENT FEES, RATES AND CHARGES, AND AMENDING CERTAIN FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES May 2, 2003 unrecoverable costs for these types of projects are associated with staff time responding to surrounding neighbors and addressing concerns of residents that should not necessarily be entirely borne by an individual applicant who is typically a resident and not in the development business or not a business conglomerate. B. Community Services For FY 2003/04 the Neighborhood Center staff with unanimous approval from the Community Services Commission is recommending certain fee increases as follows: (1) The monthly lease rate for the Neighborhood Center be raised from $1.17 per square foot to $1.75 per square foot per month. These rates have not been increased since 1991. At that time, there was a deliberate effort to recover some of the costs of providing space to tenants, while allowing affordable leased premises space in Town. Since 1991, the costs of maintaining the Neighborhood Center have increased considerably, as have the cost of comparable space in Town. Recent staff surveys indicate rates charged from a low of $1.75 to $3.25 per square foot. The recommended increase is to $1.75 per square foot, the lowest rate in the range survey. There are two long term tenants, SJSU's Foundation The Health Place and the Teen and Family Counseling Center, each has been a tenant since 1991 when the current lease rate was adopted. The proposed new rate is equivalent to a 3.5% increase both tenants would have experienced had increases occurred annually since 1991. One tenant did protest the increase in lease fees, but the Commission was unanimous in its approval of staff's recommendation. Staff believes both tenants intend on remaining at the Neighborhood Center for the foreseeable future. (2) Hourly use fees for Category II (Non -Profit Community Service Groups) and III (Private Parties) users of the Neighborhood Center are proposed to be increased as shown in the attached fee schedule. Fee increases are necessary due to increased facility maintenance costs, increased staff time required to coordinate the Neighborhood Center, and dropped reservations. Staff also compared the proposed fees with neighboring communities for similarly used facilities available to the public to ensure the Town's fees are comparable and this assumption was confirmed by staff. An example of the fee increase is the Large Hall Hourly Rental fee for Category III users (Private Parties) which is proposed to increase to $100 per hour for Town residents from the FY 02-03 rental of $80 per hour. Non-resident category III users hourly rates are recommended to increase from $160 per hour to $200 per hour. (3) Resident Non Profit Discounts of 35% and 15% off Regular Resident Non -Profit rates respectively, were given by Town Council in 1991 are both currently given to two long term renters, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). Staff recommends in FY 2003/04 that the discount rate be approved at 15% for both groups and be eliminated PAGE 6 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION CONTINUING CERTAIN DEPARTMENT FEES, RATES AND CHARGES, AND AMENDING CERTAIN FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES May 2, 2003 in FY 2004/05. Staff believes that providing discounts to just these two non-profit users does not create parity with other non-profit Category II users of the facility. The phased approach of reduction in discount is intended to allow both AA and NA time to determine how best to use Town facilities in the future. C. Parks and Public Works Engineering and Capital Projects -Development Activities Parks and Public Works staff examined their current fee schedule in relation to the cost analysis performed by PRM. On average, private development activity fees during FY 2002/03 are recovering approximately 19% of full cost. The 19% is an average of all fees collected for private development activity versus the cost of providing that service. Individual fees to cost basis differ from the average subsidy rates. For example, the cost analysis revealed private development activity services such as Grading inspection were recovering approximately 50% of full cost. Staff reviewed these finding with PRM and made appropriate increases to these fees, in some cases where fee increases to 100% recovery would be substantial or out of line with market neighboring communities, staff recommended a multi -year phased approach to full recovery, in other cases where proposed fees were comparable with other local governments prevailing rates, fee increases approaching 100% recovery are recommended. Cost analysis details supporting cost versus fee determinations was available for the department's use in determining recommended changes to the fee schedule. Notable increases recommended by staff are Engineering Plan Checking fees increasing one per cent per thousand in value, from 5 to 6 per cent on the first $50,000 of value and from 3 to 4 per cent on values above $50,000. Inspection fees increasing one per cent per thousand in value, from 8 to 9 per cent on the first $50,000 of value and from 4 to 5 per cent on values above $50,000. On a typical residential development in the Town (grading work approximately $32,000 in value), fees for these services would increase approximately $600 in total for engineering plan check and . Another notable increase is Grading Inspection fees increasing from $1.00 per cubic yard in excess of 15 cubic yards to $1.40 per cubic yard in excess of 15 cubic yards. This increase is necessary to address the 50% subsidization rate of this activity. Parks and Forestry Small increases in these fees are recommended to offset current subsidies or to make the Town's fees consistent with the County park system. An example of this fee increase is staff s recommendation to increase Resident Group Barbeque Reservation fees for one site from $35 to $40. All other miscellaneous proposed fee increases are detailed in the attached Fee Schedule Recommended Changes - Exhibit A to Attachment 2. PAGE 7 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION CONTINUING CERTAIN DEPARTMENT FEES, RATES AND CHARGES, AND AMENDING CERTAIN FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES May 2, 2003 D. Library Library staff recommends adjusting the daily fine for adult overdue books from 20 cents to 25 cents per day and children's books from 15 cents to 25 cents per day. Both fines are similar to overdue fines imposed by other local libraries with the Silicon Valley Library System. E. Police Certain fees and charges for the Police Department were adjusted in May 2002 effective July 2002, no further adjustments at this time are proposed by the Police Department in fees and charges for 2003. F. General Administration Certain fees and charges for General Administration were adjusted in May 2002 effective July 2002, no further adjustments are proposed in these fees for 2003. G. Future Fee Change Considerations Staff is considering calendaring the annual fee update process for fall each year with the objective of having fee increases adopted effective January 1. The change in the schedule would assist from a scheduling perspective by having cost analysis work done during off budget development activity periods. It will also aid in budget development by being able to better predict fee revenue effective in July of any year with new fee revenue rates established effective that January. CONCLUSION: Staff recommends that Town Council approve the attached adjustments to the Town Fee Schedule to be effective July 7, 2003. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: The Town's fee resolution is not a project subject to CEQA. FISCAL IMPACT: The Town's financial policies require that fees be maintained to provide for cost recovery for fee related services. Overall additional "new" revenue to the Town based on FY 2002/03 activity is expected to be approximately $80,000 to $100,000 annually in General Fund revenues and PAGE 8 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION CONTINUING CERTAIN DEPARTMENT FEES, RATES AND CHARGES, AND AMENDING CERTAIN FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES May 2, 2003 $95,000 in Non Point Source Fund revenues. The new fees collected will aid in decreasing Town -wide subsidization of private activity in adherence to the Town's financial policies. It should be noted that the actual amount of revenue or revenue realized beginning in FY 2003/04 • is subject to fluctuation due to projected departmental declines in overall activity volume for development projects. Staff will incorporate the estimated revenue increase into the Town's FY 2003/04 Operating and Capital Budget using conservative volume of activity projections. As stated earlier, staff is in some cases recommending a lower cost recovery percentage/fee than required to recover full costs, based on policy considerations or with the intention of phasing the increase over a period of years. Attachments: 1. Resolution 2. Departmental Fee Change Recommendations Detail 3. Comprehensive Fee Schedule Incorporating Fee Change Recommendations Distribution: Regular MEETING DATE: 05/05/03 ITEM NO. / DESK ITEM: COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT DATE: MAY 5, 2003 TO: FROM: TOWN MANAGE SUBJECT: DISCUSSION: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION CONTINUING CERTAIN DEPARTMENT FEES, RATES AND CHARGES, AND AMENDING CERTAIN FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES These items amend the FY 2003/04 Comprehensive Fee Schedule to be considered by Council. Changes have been noted in the Fee Schedule Recommended Changes. General Administration Fees The US Department of State Passport Fees were updated in August 2002. FY 2002/03 fees were also listed and have been removed. The fees, listed on page one, should reflect the following: $30 (execution) $40 (Age 15 and Under) $55 (Age 16 and Over) $55 (Adult Renewal) $60 (Expedited) Community Services Fees The words "serving alcohol" should be added to "any user" on page 16 of the FY 2003/04 Comprehensive Fee Schedule. The listed fees should reflect the following: Any User Serving Alcohol a. Security Deposit $500 total deposit b. Building Attendant $15/hr c. Security Guard $User hires Attachment: Updated pages of the FY 2003/04 Comprehensive Fee Schedule PREPARED BY: STEPHEN CONWAY, Finance and Administration Services Director n:\finance\council reports\a-p town.tc.wpd. Reviewed by: YS S Assistant Town Manager Town Attorney Clerk Finance Community Development Revised: 5/5/03 5:29 pm Reformatted: 5/30/01 Town of Los Gatos Fee Schedule Recommended Changes Town of Los Gatos - Community Development Fees Fee Category BUILDING Special Services & Inspections Fee Schedule Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans (1 hour minimum) PLANNING Zoning Approvals FY 02/03 Fee FY 03/04 Fee $75/hr $105/hr Architecture & Site Applications New nonresidential $3,422 $4,884 New multiple family $3,827 $4,442 Minor projects (DRC approval) $543 $1,195 Variances $2,185 $2,489 Rezoning/Other than PD Without GP or SP Amend With GP or SP Amend $3,420 $3,633 $4,777 $5,564 Planned Development Without GP or SP Amend $13,998 $15,336 With GP or SP Amend $15,470 $18,142 Application for Minor Residential $624 $1,195 Sign Application New permanent sign $170 $249 Temporary residential $46 $52 Change of face only $35 $103 Mobilehome Park Conversion $10,456 Actual Cost $5,000 deposit Town Code Amendments Actual Cost Actual Cost $2,000 minimum $2,000 deposit Subdivisions Lot line AD (DRC approval) $584 $1,134 Condominium $2,174 $3,967 1 of 11 Community Development Fee Category FY 02/03 Fee FY 03/04 Fee Other Conceptual Development Advisory Committee review $438 $1,075 Push cart permit fee $184 $261 2 of 11 Town of Los Gatos - Community Services Fees Fee Cateqory Neighborhood Center Fees FY 02/03 Fee FY 03/04 Fee Any User Security Deposit n/a $500 deposit Building Attendant $13.28/hour $15/hour Security Guard User hires User hires Cateqory I -Government Agencies, Community Service Organizations. serving Los Gatos seniors and Neighborhood Center tenants Large Hall Rental No fee No fee Kitchen Rental No fee n/a Lounge Rental No fee No fee Conference Room Rental No fee No fee Category II -Nonprofit Community Service Groups -Not for profit Resident Status - n/a Security Deposit: Large Hall $100 $300 Security Deposit: Kitchen No fee n/a Security Deposit: Lounge $25 $100 Security Deposit: Conference Room No fee $100 Category II -Nonprofit Community Service Groups -Not for profit Resident Status - Resident Large Hall Rental $30/hour $30/hour 2 hour min. Kitchen Rental $30/hour n/a Lounge Rental $15/hour $15/hour 2 hour min. Conference Room Rental $10/hour $10/hour 2 hour min. Category II -Nonprofit Community Service Groups -Not for profit Resident Status - Non -Resident Large Hall Rental $60/hour $100/hour 2 hour min. Kitchen Rental $60/hour n/a Lounge Rental $30/hour $40/hour 2 hour min. Conference Room Rental $20/hour $30/hour 2 hour min. 3 of 11 Community Services Fee Category Neighborhood Center Fees FY 02/03 Fee FY 03/04 Fee Category II -Nonprofit Community Service Groups -Fundraising Resident Status - n/a Security Deposit: Large Hall $100 $300 Security Deposit: Kitchen No fee n/a Security Deposit: Lounge $25 $100 Security Deposit: Conference Room No fee $100 Category II -Nonprofit Community Service Groups -Fundraising Resident Status - Resident Large Hall Rental $60/hour $100/hour 2 hour min. Kitchen Rental $30/hour n/a Lounge Rental $25/hour $40/hour 2 hour min. Conference Room Rental $15/hour $30/hour 2 hour min. Category II -Nonprofit Community Service Groups -Fundraising Resident Status - Non -Resident Large Hall Rental $120/hour $200/hour 2 hour min. Kitchen Rental $60/hour n/a Lounge Rental $40/hour $80/hour 2 hour min. Conference Room Rental $30/hour $60/hour 2 hour min. Category III -Private Parties Resident Status - n/a Security Deposit: Large Hall $100 $300 Security Deposit: Kitchen No fee n/a Security Deposit: Lounge $25 $100 Security Deposit: Conference Room No fee $100 Category III -Private Parties Resident Status - Resident Large Hall Rental $80/hour $100/hour 2 hour min. Kitchen Rental $30/hour n/a Lounge Rental $30/hour $40/hour 2 hour min. Conference Room Rental $20/hour $30/hour 2 hour min. 4 of 11 Community Services Fee Category Neighborhood Center Fees FY 02/03 Fee FY 03/04 Fee Category III -Private Parties Resident Status - Non -Resident Large Hall Rental $160/hour $200/hour 2 hour min. Kitchen Rental $60/hour n/a Lounge Rental $60/hour $80/hour 2 hour min. Conference Room Rental $40/hour $60/hour 2 hour min. Resident Nonprofit Discount 15% Narcotics Anonymous meeting Large Hall Rental n/a $25.50/hour Kitchen Rental n/a n/a Lounge Rental n/a $12.75/hour Conference Rental $8.50/hour $8.50/hour Resident Nonprofit Discount 15% Alcoholics Anonymous meeting Large Hall Rental $19.50/hour $25.50/hour Kitchen Rental $19.50/3 hours n/a Lounge Rental $9.75/hour $12.75/hour Conference Rental $6.50/hour $8.50/hour Tenant Lease Rate Long-term lease Room Lease 5 of 11 $1/17/sq.ft $1.75/sq ft. Town of Los Gatos - Parks & Public Works Fees Fee Category Parks Program FY 02/03 Fee FY 03/04 Fee Park Use Permit -Not covered by picnic use fees Resident $40 $45 Refundable Security Deposit $100 No Change Non -Resident Refundable Security Deposit $55 $60 $100 No Change Specific Park Use Fee Vehicle Escort Fee Resident $40 $45 Non -Resident $55 $60 Group BBQ Area Fee 1 Group Site - Resident $35 $40 1 Group Site - Non -Resident $55 $75 Refundable Security Deposit $100 No change 2 Groups Site - Resident 2 Groups Site - Non -Resident Refundable Security Deposit $65 $75 $110 $125 $100 No change Final Occupant Permit Landscape Inspection Requests n/a $100/per inspection First inspection No charge n/a Second inspection $50 n/a Third inspection $100 n/a Additional inspections -per inspection $100 n/a Tree Removal Permit Application fee Additional tree removal If application is denied 6 of 11 n/a $100 n/a $50 for each additional tree n/a 50% refund Parks and Public Works Fee Cateaory Streets Program Hazard Removal Staff time spent to conduct hazard removal caused by citizen negligence Engineering Program Engineering Plan Check Fees First $50,000 of value Next $50,000 of value Additional Engineering Plan Check Fees Each additional plan check beyond three reviews Change order fees Inspection Fee First $50,000 of value Next $50,000 of value Public Right -of -Way Encroachment Permit Fee Engineering Subdivision Map Checking 1-4 lots 5 or more lots 7 of 11 FY 02/03 Fee n/a 5% of estimated cost of improvements 3% of estimated cost of improvements $220 or $110 per hour, whichever is greater $110/hour 8% of estimated cost of improvements 4% of estimated cost of improvements $200 or 5% of the improvement costs in public right-of- way, whichever is greater $1,480 $1,650 + 250/lot over 4 FY 03/04 Fee Hourly rate of employee & equipment to complete task 6% of estimated cost of improvements 4% of estimated cost of improvements Staff hourly rate No fee 9% of estimated cost of improvements 5% of estimated cost of improvements $212 or 5% of the improvement costs in public right-of-way, whichever is $1,500 $1,700 + 300/lot over 4 Parks and Public Works Fee Category Engineering Program Traffic Related Fees Staff traffic impact analysis Traffic study review fee FY 02/03 Fee FY 03/04 Fee $65 Staff hourly rate $378 plus 10% of $450 plus 10% of the traffic the traffic consultant report consultant report cost cost and 100% staff cost at hourly rate Grading Inspections Landscape/Grading/Parking/Paving/ $1.00 per cubic in $1.40 per cubic Retaining Wall/Improvements excess of 15 in excess of 15 cu.yards cu.yards NPDES New regulations application fee n/a $500 Road Impact Fees Commercial $.12/sq ft $.15/sq ft Residential $.09/sq ft $.11/sq ft Pools/spas/water $.15/sq ft $.17/sq ft Alterations/remodels/re-roof/repairs/decks/etc. $.03/sq ft $.04/sq ft 8 of 11 Town of Los Gatos - Library Fees Fee Category Overdue Fees Adult materials Chiuldren's/Teen materials 9 of 11 FY 02/03 Fee FY 03/04 Fee $.20/day $.15/day $.25/day $.25/day Town of Los Gatos - Police Fees Fee Category No Changes Proposed 10of11 FY 02/03 Fee FY 03/04 Fee No Changes Proposed Town of Los Gatos General Administration Fees Fee Category No Changes Proposed 11 of 11 FY 02/03 Fee FY 03/04 Fee No Changes Proposed RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING CONTINUING DEPARTMENT FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES, AND AMENDING CERTAIN FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES WHEREAS, that the Town of Los Gatos Financial Policies require an annual evaluation of the Schedule of Fees and Charges to ensure that recovery of the cost of providing services is recovered where appropriate, and the last review was on May 20, 2002, WHEREAS, that certain fees for Community Development, Community Services, Parks and Public Works, and Library be adopted. WHEREAS, that those fees that are currently in effect will continue and remain in effect without interruption, but shall be increased to reflect increased costs of providing service, RESOLVED, that Resolution 2002-75 adopting departmental fees, rates, and charges is hereby rescinded, RESOLVED, that the Town Fee Schedule, attached here to as Exhibit A shall become effective July, 7, 2003 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council held on day of , 2003 by the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: SIGNED: MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA ATTACHMENT 2 1 Town of Los Gatos FY 2003/04 Comprehensive Fee Schedule Incorporating Recommended Fee Changes Exhibit A Attachment 2 TOWN OF LOS GATOS FEE SCHEDULE The following Fee Schedule is effective July 7, 2003 through June 30, 2004, unless updated by Town Council through the public hearing process. This fee schedule provides for a minimum annual adjustment for those fees that are directly related to personnel costs. This adjustment is based on the annually adjusted Consumer Price Index reported in February of each year by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor for the San Francisco%Oakland: San Jose Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Other adjustments may be made to maintain consistency with the surrounding municipalities within the Town of Los Gatos region. Adjustments to the fee schedule greater than the CPI, require approval of the Town Council. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Passport Fee Town L.S. D. partnient of State Passport Fees U.S. Department of State Passport Fees Fee for Use of Town Hall Facilities (Council Chamber) Cleaning and Utility Fee S4 Sly* (exec.44-ei+) S25* (child) S45* (adult) S35* (exped-ite) S30 (execution) S40 (Age 15 and Under) S55 (Age 16 and Over) S55 (Adult Renewal) S60 (Expedited Service) S20.00 for one hour, plus S 10.00 for each additional hour Copy of Town Code S435.00 Public Service Counter Research S30.00 per hour Copying Charge 8`z"x11 11 x 17 S. I 0 per page S.35 per page Annual Subscription for Quarterly Town Code Supplements S 100.00 Copy of Zoning Ordinance S 45.00 Page 1 of 30 Annual Subscription for Quarterly Zoning Ordinance Supplements S 25.00 Certified Copy of Birth Certificate S 12.00 Certification of Town Records S 1.00 Annual Financial Report S 5.00 (each subject) Annual Budget S 15.00 Capital Improvement Plan S 5.00 Schedule of Meetings (annual mailing list) S 6.00 Council Agendas (annual mailing list) S 24.00 Council Minutes and Agendas (annual mailing list) S 65.00 Tapes of Council or Planning Commission Meetings S 10.00 (first tape) S 6.50 (each add'l tape) Address Change Fee S 50.00 Returned Check Fee S 20.00 Election Filing Fee S 25.00 Ordinances and Resolutions S 4.00 *U.S. Department of State fees subject to change at any time be lam. Page 2of30 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT IR II DING DIVISION 1. General A. Plan Copies Fee for microfiche or other reprints sent to to an outside firm Actual cost B. Document Storage Fee -Microfiche Actual cost C. Duplicate Inspection Card $25.00 D. Duplicate Plans Set S )4.00/hr ('Y2 hr min) 2. Building Permit Fees A. Permit Issuance Building permit issuance fee Additional building permit fee $30.00 $10.00 B. Building Permit Fees for New Construction and Addition The fee for each building permit shall be based upon the 1997 Uniform Building Code as amended by the 1998 California Building Code Total Valuation Fee $1 to $500 $23.50 $501 to $2,000 $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 $2,001 to $25,000 $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 S25,001 to S50,000 $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus S10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 $50,001 to S100,000 $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 Page 3 of 30 S100,001 to S500,000 $500,001 to S1,000,000 $1,000,001 and over S993.75 for the first S100,000 plus S5.60 for each additional S1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including S500,000 S3,233,75 for the first S500,000 plus S4.75 for each additional S 1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including S1,000,000 S5,608 for the first S1,000,000 plus S2.65 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof C. Building Valuation Fee The building valuation fee shall be based on the annual building valuation data provided in the publication, Building Standards, published by the International Conference of Building Officials. D. Building Permit Fees for Remodels, Alterations, and Repairs The Building Official shall establish the valuation of said improvements, and fees will be assessed as per Schedule 2. B above. E. Special Services & Inspections Fee Schedule Inspection outside normal business hours (4 fir min) Reinspection fees Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated $ 80.00/hr S80.00. hr S65.00,'hr (2/hr min) Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans (1 hour min) S105.00/hr For use of outside consultants for plan checking and/or inspections Actual costs Services for which no fee is specifically indicated ('/ 4r min) S90.00/hr Permit/Plan Check time extension (per permit) $50.00 (applies to permits t:,at have not expired) Express Plan Review or initial review (1 hr. minimum) S75.00/hr F. Plan Review Fee A plan review fee shall be charged at the time of filing application. This fee is separate from and shall be in addition to building permit fee. This fee is calculated at sixty-five percent (65%) of the building permit fee as per Schedule 2. B above. G. Other Building Fees Convert garage to habitable space Convert unfinished basement or attic to habitable Pools/Spas (gunite) Pools/Spas (vinyl/fiberglass) Siding - Aluminum/vinyl/wood S79.00 sq. ft. S86.62 sq. ft. $50.00 sq. ft. $25.00 sq. ft. S 6.50 sq. ft. Page 4 of 30 Antennas & Towers Const. Value As Applied Under 2B Above Commercial Awning or Canopy: Aluminum $2 1.00 sq. ft. Canvas S 15.00 sq. ft. Fence or Freestanding Wall (over 6' hivii): Wood or metal 555.0011f Masonry $38.00i I f Decks $32.50 sq. ft. Reroofs $2.50 sq. ft. Retaining Walls $32.50 sq. ft. 3. Electrical Permit Fees A. Permit Issuance Fee for issuing a building permit Additional Building Permit fee B. Plan Review & Inspection Fees Plan Review Fee Additional Plan Review Re -inspection Fee $30.00 $10.00 25% OF Electrical Permit Fee $30.00 $30.00 C. New Residential Construction $.10 so ft. New buildings only, including garages D. System Fee Schedule Private swimming pools Public swimming pools For alterations to existing pool, use Unit Fee Schedule Temporary Power Poles Temporary distribution system & temporary lighting Installation of illuminated signs (each) E. Unit Fee Schedule 1. Receptacle, switch and lights 2. Residential appliances: (cook top, oven, range, disposals, clothes dryers, or other motor operated appliances not exceeding one horsepower) 3. Nonresidential appliances: (medical & dental devices, food, beverage, drinking fountains, laundry machines, or other similar equipment) Note: for other types of air conditioners and $40.00 $75.00 $50.00 S25.00 $40.00 $2.00 $6.00 $7.00 Page 5 of 30 other motor -driven appliances having larger electrical ratings, see Generators/Motors 4. Photovoltaic system (residential) S47.00 5. Solar systems (including controls) 547.00 6. Power apparatus (generators, transformers, A,'C, heat pumps, baking equipment): Up to 10 KV, each S13.00 Over 10 KV not over 50 KV, each S20.00 Over 50 KV and not over 100 KV, each S40.00 Over 100 KV, each S55.00 7. Motors: Up to 10 hp S13.00 Up to 25 hp S20.00 Up to 55 hp S40.00 Over 55 ph $60.00 8. Transformers: Up to 5 KVA S13.00 Up to 10 KVA S20.00 Up to 50 KVA S35.00 Over 50 KVA S50.00 9. Busways (per 100 ft) $7.00 10. Service equipment: 200 amps or less S50.00 201 to 999 amps S70.00 Sub -panels S25.00 11. Installation of spas or saunas 525.00 E. Other Electrical Fees Duplicate Job Card Permit Extension (applies to permits that have not expired) 4. Mechanical Permit Fees A. Permit Issuance Fee for issuing a permit Supplemental permit B. Plan Review & Reinspection Fee Schedule Plan Review Fee Additional Plan Review Re -inspection Fee C. System Fee Schedule New residential construction New buildings only, including garages D. Unit Fee Schedule S25.00 $50.00 S30.00 S 10.00 25% of Mechanical Permit Fee S30.00 S30.00 S .10/sq. ft. Page 6 of 30 1. Installation, of each heating system, AIC, boiler, compressor or air handler $25.00 2. Each duct repair or alteration S10.00 3. r fireplace appliance $20.00 4. . i ventilating fan S10.00 5. Installation of separate flue or vents not included with the installation of an appliance S10.00 6. Installation of each hood with mechanical exhaust: Residential $20.00 Commercial S75.00 7. Each new or repair of gas piping system S45.00 S. Each additional gas outlet S 15.00 9. Installation of evaporative cooler S20.00 10. Photovoltaic systems S45.00 E. Other Mechanical Fees Duplicate Job Card Permit Extension (Applies to permit that have not expired) 5. Plumbing Permit Fees A. Permit Issuance Fee for issuing a building permit Additional Building Permit fee B. Plan Review & Reinspection Fee Schedule Plan Review Fee Additional Plan Review Re -inspection Fee S25.00 S50.00 S30.00 S10.00 25% of Plumbing Permit Fee S30.00 S30.00 C. New Residential Construction S.10 sq. ft. New buildings only, including garages D. System Fee Schedule Private Swimming pools (including heater, water piping, gas piping) Public Swimming Pools (including heater, water piping, gas piping) Lawn sprinkler system on one meter Each new or repair of gas piping system Each drainage, sewer system Radiant Floor Heating System E. Unit Fee Schedule S60.00 S90.00 525.00 S45.00 525.00 S75.00 Page 7 of 30 1. Each plumbing fixture or trap or set of fixtures on one trap 2. Each sewer cleanout, backflow device 3. Each septic system abatement 4. Rainwater systems - per drain (inside building) 5. Each water heater, water softener 6. Each grease interceptor (750 gallon capacity) 7. Each grease trap (1-4 fixtures) 8. Residential water repiping 9. Each ejector/sump 10. Each vacuum breaker/hose bibb 11. Each water piping system repair or replacement 12. Each additional gas outlet F. Other Plumbing Fees Duplicate Job Card Permit Extension S 10.00 $ 10.00 $75.00 S 10.00 $20.00 S50.00 S30.00 $75.00 S25.00 $ 10.00 $15.00 $15.00 S25.00 $50.00 G. State of California Title 24 Part 2 Energy and Accessibility Code and Regulation Plan Review and Inspection Fees A surcharge shall be added to the building permit fee for the cost to plan review and inspect for compliance with State of California Title 24 Regulations. This fee is calculated at fifty percent (50%) of the building permit fee. This fee is applied whenever a plan review fee is assessed. PLANNING DIVISION The fees listed below constitute all fees imposed by the Planning Division. Certain types of applications must reviewed / processed by other departments / agencies which may impose separate fees. Applicants are advised that the fees for those services are not included in the Planning Department's fees. Where the term "actual cost(s)" is used here it shall mean: materials, supplies (including any costs of noticing or publication), outside consultants, employee cost will be billed at the top step, plus benefits, plus overhead. 1. Zoning approvals The following fee schedule is established for development applications filed pursuant to the Town Code. The fees are collected by the Planning Department at the time the development application is filed unless otherwise noted. A. Architecture and Site Applications 1. New single family detached (HR & RC zone) 2. New single Family detached (HR & RC zones) per unit, as part of a Planned Development 3. New single family or two family units 4. New Single Family or two family (any other zone) per unit, $4,288.00 S3,217.00 $2,644.00 Page 8 of 30 as part of a Planned Development S2,280.00 5. New nonresidential S4,884.00 6. New multiple family S4,442.00 7. All other S2,823.00 8. Modification to approved application 75°0 of current fee 9. Minor Projects (DRC approval)** SI,195.00 * No additional Architecture and Site application fees will be assessed for projects that involve an historic structure or site. **Minor Project - A development proposal that does not significantly change the size, mass, appearance or neighborhood impact of a structure, property or parking lot. B. Conditional Use Permits 1. Conditional Use Permit S3,278.00 2. Conditional Use Permit (when consolidated with another application for new development) S543.00 3. Conditional Use Permit for restaurant *** Tier One S1,995.00 Tier Two S3,278.00 4. Modification to approved application 75% of current fee ***Tier One fee is applicable if all responses on Restaurant Checklist are "NO". Tier Two fee is applicable if any response on Restaurant Checklist is "YES". C. Variance S2,489.00 D. Rezoning (other than Planned Development) 1. Without General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment. S3,633.00 2. With General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment S5,564.00 E. Planned Development l . Without General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment S15,336.00 2. Without General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment (HR or RC Underlying Zone) S19,541.00 3. With General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment S18,142.00 4. With General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment (HR or RC Underlying Zone) S=. _ ,255.00 5. Modification to a Planned Development Zone 50% of current fee 6. Publication costs for the planned development ordinance shall be paid by the applicant prior to publication making the planned development effective. F. Application for Minor Residential Development S1,195.00 (Reference Town Code Sc :tion 29.20.480) G. Agricultural Preserve Withdrawal S2,185.00 Page 9 of 30 H. Time Extensions To Approved Applications 50°o of Current Fee I. Planning Department Certificates of Use and Occupancy S177.00 J. Hazardous Materials Storage Facility Application S963.00 K. Home Occupation Permit S109.00 L. Sign Application 1. New Permanent Sign $249.00 2. Temporary Nonresidential Sign S52.00 3. Change of Face Only $103.00 M. Secondary Dwelling Units $734.00 N. Two Secondary Dwelling Units S 1,018.00 O. Mobilehome Park Conversion Permit Actual cost ($5,000.00 deposit) P. Request For Service Not Covered By Any Other Fee Actual cost Q. Town Code Amendments Actual cost ($2,000.00 deposit) 2. Subdivisions A. Lot Line Adjustment (DRC Approval) $1,134.00 B. 4 Lots or Less S4,587.00 C. 5 Lots or More $7,273.00 D. Vesting Tentative Map Fee to be based on the number of lots under 2B or 2C E. Lot Merger and Reversion to Acreage (DRC Approval) S542.00 F. Condominium S3,967.00 G. Certificate of Compliance (DRC Approval) S2,200.00 H. Modification 75% of Current Fee Page 10 of 30 3. Environmental Assessment Fees A. Categorical Exemption No Fee B. Initial Study S2,500.00 Deposit* C. Negative Declaration S1,484.00 D. Environmental Impact Report Consultants fee E. Draft EIR Review Fee S7,952.00 Plus 10% of EIR cost F. Impact Monitoring Program (AB3180) Actual Cost on an hourly basis plus cost of consultant (if necessary) * The S2,500 is a deposit only. The specific cost of the Initial Study and any required special studies shall be borne by the applicant. The deposit shall be increased before the Town will authorize work exceeding the amount on deposit. Any fund balance will be refunded. 4. Other A. Fees For Additional DRC Review Beyond Three Meetings Planning Commission Hearing Beyond Two Meetings Town Council Hearing Beyond One Meeting Actual Cost B. Microfilming Files Actual Cost C. Building Permit Plan Check Fee 20% of Building Fee D. Conceptual Development Advisory Committee Review S1,075.00 E. Push Cart Permit S261.00 F. Permit Tracking Maintenance and Update Surcharge 4% of Development Application Fee* (S1.00 minimum) G. General Plan Update Surcharge .5% of Building Valuation for new construction and additions or 10% of Zone Change and Subdivision Fee H. Route 85 Study Plan Surcharge 10% of Development Application Fee* for applications in Route 85 Study Plan Area Page 11 of 30 I. Applications for work Unlawfully Completed Double current Application Fee J. Consultation Actual cost on an hourly basis K. Advanced Planning Projects 10% of Development Application Fee* L. Fee To Appeal Planning Commission Decision To Town Council S250 per residential S 1,000 per commercial, multi -family or tentative Map Appeal M. Fee To Appeal Director of Community Development or Development Review Committee decision to Planning Commission S 125 per residential S500 per commercial N. Tree Appeals S50 *Development Application Fee means the application fees listed in Sections 1, 2 and 4D of this schedule. Payment of Application Fees All application fees are to be paid at the time the applications are submitted to the Planning Department. If the applicant withdraws the application prior to processing the application to a Planning Commission hearing, 40% of the paid application fee shall be refunded to the applicant at the discretion of the Planning Director. All other fees are non-refundable. CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION A. Zoning Violations 1. After 30 Days from the Date of Written Notice, The Following Fee Schedule will be Activated (Cumulative): a. S160.00 Penalty b. Administrative permits: penalty equals 100% of pennit cost c. Permits involving a public hearing: penalty equals 10% of permit cost. 2. AfterDays From the Date of Written Notice, the Following Fee Schedule will be Activ,:. .i (Cumulative): a. S160.00 Penalty b. Administrative permits: penalty equals 100% of permit cost c. Permits involving a public hearing: penalty equals 10° o of permit cost. d. Times and charges accumulated by the code compliance officer after the 30 day period. Page 12 of 30 B. Sign Violations 1. After 30 Days From the Date of Written Notice, the following Fee Schedule will be Activated (Cumulate' el: a. S 160.00 Penalty b. Administrative permits: penalty equals 100°0 of permit cost c. Permits involving a public hearing: penalty equals 10% of permit cost. ). After 60 Days From the Date of Written Notice, the Following Schedule will be Activated (Cumulative): a. S160.00 Penalty b. Administrative permits: penalty equals 100° o of permit cost c. Permits involving a public hearing: penalty equals 10° /, of permit cost. d. Times and charges accumulated by the code compliance officer after the 30-day period. 3. Signs Removed From Public Right -of -Way S50.00* Per Pick -Up Fee Per Sign *For unusual or difficult removals, actual Town costs will be charged in addition to the S50 6. General Administration Fees *A11 reports and studies will be made available for the actual cost of duplicating that report or study. Schedule of Meetings (annual mailing list) S6.00 Planning Commission Agendas (annual mailing list) S24.00 Planning Commission Minutes (annual mailing list) Actual Cost Town Map S9.00 Plan Copies 1. The fee for microfiche or other reprints sent to an outside firm shall be 2. Blueprint reproduction in house S30.00 plus costs S3.00 per page Copy of Subdivision Ordinance S25.00 Annual Subscription for Quarterly Subdivision Ordinance Supplement S15.00 General Plan (including maps) S25.00 Hillside Specific Plan S5.75 Subdivision Ordinance S25.00 Downtown Specific Plan S10.35 Page 13 of 30 General Plan Zoning Maps (24" x 36") Black & White S8.00 Color S40.00 Blossom Hill Open Space Study S13.50 Commercial Specific Plan Report S l l .50 Residential Design Guidelines for Pre-1941 Structures S4.50 Page 14 of 30 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT A. LOS GATOS DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER FEE SCHEDULE Rental Rates: Rental fees may be paid at the time of the application or any time no less than two weeks before the scheduled date. a. If rental fees are not paid at least two weeks prior to the event, then the application may be terminated. b. If a reservation is cancelled at least two weeks before the scheduled event, 100 percent of the security deposit and room rental fees which may have been paid to the Town will be returned. c. If notice is given to cancel an event less than two weeks before the scheduled event, half of the room rental fees and none of the security deposit paid to the Town will be returned. d. Any required security deposit must be paid at the time the reservation form is submitted to secure th servation. Hall Category I: Government Agencies, Community Service Organizations Serving Los Gatos' Senior Citizens, and Neighborhood Center Tenants No Fee Category II: Commr'iity Service Groups 1. Activities (non -profits) Conference Kitchen Lounge Room No Fee No Fee No Fee a. Resident $30/hr No fee $15/hr SIO/hr 2 hr. min. 2 hr. min. 2hr. min. b. Non -Resident $100/hr No fee $40/hr $30/hr 2 hr. min. 2 hr. min. 2hr. min c. Security Deposit (only if alcohol served) $300 No Fee $100 S 100 2. Fees Charged for Fundraising Activities a. Resident $100/hr No Fee $40/hr $30/hr 2 hr. min. 2 hr. min.. 2hr. min b. Non-resident $200/hr No Fee $80/hr $60/hr 2 hr. min. 2 hr. min. 2hr. min. Page 15 of 30 Hall Fees Charged for Fundraising Activities c. Security Deposit S300 Cate,ory 1[I: Private Parties a. Resident (Including Town Employees) b. Non -Resident c. Security Deposit Any User Serving Alcohol a. Security Deposit b. Building Attendant c. Security Guard Resident Non -Profit Discount: Conference Kitchen Lounge Room No Fee S 100 S 100 S 100/hr No fee S40/hr S30. hr 2 hr. min. 2 hr. min. 2hr. min S200/hr , No fee S80/hr S60 hr 2 hr. min. 2 hr. min. 2hr. min. S300 No Fee S 100 S 100 S500 total deposit S15/hr User hires For a number of years the Town has rented space to two non-profit organizations that have used the Neighborhood Center on a recurring weekly basis. Since these uses are on going, the two non-profit groups are eligible for a discounted rate; however, the current discount formula is rather cumbersome and difficult to administer. Staff recommends that a simple percentage discount be applied to the regular room fee. This will simplify the record keeping and accounting for both the Town and the two non-profit groups. The percentage discount method will generate approximately S500 less in annual revenue. Recommended discounted fees per room, based on the relative amount of use by each group, are as follows: Narcotics Anonymous (NA) - 15% Discount Alcoholics Anonymous (SPAA) - 15% Discount Main Hall S25.50 per hour Lounge S 12.75 per hour Conference Rm. S8.50 per hour Kitchen nia Main Hall S25.50 per hour Lounge S 12.75 per hour Conference Rm. S8.50 per hour Kitchen n/a Page 16 of 30 Payments for these uses will be billed by the month and due by the 151h of the month following the use. As is the case now, no discount would apply on the charges for an attendant when such is required for the use of the Center. Building Attendant: The cost for the Building Attendant's time is the prevailing wage set by the Town's Salary Schedule. Attendants are employed by the Town on behalf of the applicant. Building Attendant costs are charged to the applicant. A Building Attendant is required under any of the following circumstances: alcohol is served more than 50 people are in attendance. Security Guard: Security Guards are hired directly by the applicant. Verification that services have been contracted for must be submitted to the Neighborhood Center office at least two weeks prior to the scheduled event. A Security Guard is required under any of the following circumstances: alcohol is served, and; more than 75 people are in attendance. Applicants: The Downtown Neighborhood Center may be scheduled by the categories of users listed below: category I: Government Agencies; Senior Organizations, and Neighborhood Center Tenants Groups qualifying as government agencies and senior organizations include the following: • Federal, state, county and municipal agencies that provide a community service for the citizens of Los Gatos. • Organizations, including the Los Gatos -Saratoga Department of Community Education and Recreation which provide activities specifically for Los Gatos' senior citizens. • Neighborhood Center Tenants «hick provide a community service that does not involve fundraising. Category II: Community Service Groups Groups qualifying as community service groups include the following: • Nonprofit organizations which have obtained 501(c) 3 ruling from the State (must be documented by ruling letter from State). • Los Gatos Service and Community organizations - groups which provide recreational, cultural, leisure or other community service activities to Los Gatos residents, including the Los Gatos -Saratoga Department of Community Education and Recreation. Page 17 of 30 • Los Gatos Elementary School District and the Los Gatos Joint Union High School District. • Town employees. Category III: Private parties a. Resident For private parties or wedding receptions to qualify for the resident fee, (S60,hr) the Neighborhood Center may be reserved either by a Los Gatos resident or by a non-resident's immediate family member who is a Los Gatos resident. An immediate family member is defined as: mother, father, sibling, and children of applicant, grandparents, stepchildren and parents. b. Non -Resident Applicants who do not meet above. Priority: Category 1 applicants have priority over Category II and III applicants for use of the Center. General Regulations: 1. Use is limited to ten hours. 2. If use exceeds hours on application form, then fee is charged at 1.5 times the rate. 3. All checks made payable to the Town of Los Gatos 4. Refundable deposits are returned within forty-five days by the Town of Los Gatos. Definitions: 1. Resident a. To qualify as a "resident" group, at least 51 pera of the Board of Directors or membership attending the function must be Los Gatos residents. b. Documentation required for a. above: Drivers license or other personal picture identification, including the applicant's address and telephone number. Non -Resident "Non-resident" groups are those that meet all of the criteria of a community service group, but do not meet the definition of a "resident". 3. Fundraising Activities a. Community service groups applying for use of the facility to hold a fundraising activity or activity for which admission or a fee is charged must meet all of the criteria under a. above. Resident or non-resident rates are charged depending on the residence of members or activity attendees. Page 18 of 30 b. Tenants of the Town of Los Gatos applying for use of the facility to hold a fundraising activity will be required to pay the necessary fees under Category II. B. Program Space for Non -Profit Agencies S 1.75, sq. ft., month Neighborhood Center tenants may schedule rooms in the facility for business purposes. Fees are not collected unless the value of the space scheduled exceeds S50 x sq. ft. 'eased on annual cumulative basis C. Housing Rehabilitation Services Installment Collection Services a. Initiation Fee S35.00 b. Monthly Fee S 9.25 c. Annual Interest Reporting Fee S 9.50 Page 19 of 30 LIBRARY Fees ILL (non SVLS) Overdue Fines Adult materials Children's/Teen materials Periodicals - Adult/Children's Lost or Damaged Items Replacement of Adult book/AV item Replacement of TeeniChildren's book/AV item Replacement of Adult paperback Replacement of magazine Patron procures replacement copy S1.00 S.25/day S 10 max/per item S.25'day S5 max/per item standard fine to cost of item Cost of item plus S10.00 processing fee Cost of item plus S5.00 processing fee Cost of item plus S5.00 processing fee Cost of item plus S5.00 processing fee Half of normal processing fee for item type Rebinding a book Cost of outside binding service Replacement of single cassette from audio book 57.00 Replacement of audio book case S5.00 Replacement of pamphlet if no other price is marked S2.00 Replacement of AV case (other than audio book) S2.00 Plastic book cover S.50 Date due pocket S 1.00 Item barcode S 1.00 Repairable damage Cost of time and materials to perform repair Lost/stolen library card S 1.00 Page 20 of 30 PARKS & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PARKS PROGRAM Park Use Permit Park uses not covered by picnic use fees Resident $45.00 and $100 refundable security deposit Specific Park Use Fee Use of Bandstand/Gazebo (Oak Meadow) Non -Profit: $40 per hour and $500 refundable security &posit Private Parties: Pageant Park: Vehicle Escort Fee Parking Fee Group B.B.Q. Area Fee $60 per hour and $500 refundable security deposit $200 per event and $100 refundable security deposit $45.00 no charge $40.00 (1 group site) and $100 refundable security deposit $75.00 (2 group sites) and $100 refundable security deposit Non -Resident S 60.00 and $100 refundable security deposit $80 per hour and $500 refundable security deposit $120 per hour and $500 refundable security deposit $300 per event and $100 refundable security deposit $ 60.00 S4 per vehicle year-round • $ 75.00 (1 group site) and $100 refundable security deposit $125.00 (2 group sites) and $100 refundable security deposit Final Occupancy Permit (New Construction or Remodel) Landscape inspection requests S100. per inspection Page 21 of 30 Illegal Tree Removal (Administrative Fee) Tree Removal Permit Additional tree removal fee If application is denied Water Efficient Landscape Plan Review Staff Time Spent for Major Development Applications Basis: Development Review Committee Meetings Site Visits Review Plans S200.00 S 100.00 S 50.00/ea additional tree 50% refund S472.00 S510.00* 1.5 hrs. (estimate) 4 hrs. (estimate) 4 hrs. (estimate) *Note: Time spent over and above the initial application fee will billed at the employee and equipment hourly charge -out rate Equipment Hourly Charge -Out Rate as Follows: Description Cost/hour Pick-up Truck 20.00 1 tor; :latbed Truck 30.00 Utility Truck 40.00 Dump Truck (10 Wheel) 50.00 Dump Truck (Bobtail) 40.00 Paint Truck 50.00 Line Remover 15.00 Large Mower 40.00 Skidster Loader 40.00 Tractor -loader 40.00 Backhoe 50.00 Rubber -tired Loader 50.00 Rol ler 40.00 Description Cost/hour Paving Box 45.00 Rodder 45.00 High Pressure Sewer Cleaner 80.00 Brush Chipper 30.00 Chipper Truck 30.00 Aerial Unit 50.00 Street Sweeper 70.00 Forklift 25.00 Trailer 25.00 Concrete Saw 20.00 Air Compressor 20.00 Page 22 of 30 Arrowboard Generator Chainsaw Blower ENGINEERING PROGR.4Mi 1. Engineering Fees A. Annexation Fees 1. 1 lot 2. 2 lots 3. 3 lots 4. 4 lots 5. 5 lots or more B. Engineering Plan Check Fees 1. Application fee 2. First $50,000 of value 3. Next $50,000 of value C. Additional Engineering Plan Check Fees 1. Each additional plan check beyond three reviews. D. Inspection Fee 1. First S50,000 of value 2. Next $50,000 of value Public Right -of -Way Encroachment Permit Fee 1. Permit Fee F. Engineering Subdivision Map Checking 1. 1-4 lots 2. 5 or more lots 20.00 15.00 10.00 5.0 S 1.600 S 1,200 $ 800 $ 400 $ 0 $ 200 6% of estimated cost of improvements 4% of estimated cost of improvements Staff hourly rate 9% of estimated cost of improvements 5% of estimated cost of improvements $212 or 5% of the improvement costs in public right-of-way, whichever is greater $1,500 $1, 700 + 300/lot over 4 Page 23 of 30 G. Engineering Reversion to Acreage H. Engineering Lot Merger 1. Certificate H. Engineering Lot Merger 2. Map checking I. Engineering Lot Line Adjustments 1. Certificate 2. Map checking J. Certificate of Compliance 1. Certificate review and preparation K. Abandon Excess Public Right -of -Way or Fee Title 1. Application fee 2. Processing fee L. Abandon Exck. ss S 700 S 550 S 900 S 550 S 900 S 550 S 850 S1,300 1. Application fee S 850 2. Processing fee S 550 M. Assessment District Re -Spread S 300 + actual cost N. Assessment District Formation Actual cost O. Street Tree S 165/tree P. Tree/Landscaping Maintenance Agreement 1. Single family or two family S 260 2. Multi -family or commercial S 390 Q. Traffic Related Fees 1. Staff traffic impact analysis 2. Traffic consultant report preparation fee Hourly rate Consultant fee Page 24 of 30 3. Traffic study review fee R. NPDES 1. New regulations application fee 2. Storm Drainage Fees A. Development Projects $ 450 + 10% of the traffic consultant report cost and 100% staff cost at hourly rate, as applicable $ 500 1. Single family lots - hillside area $2,000/ac. Section 24.60.035(b) (3) For subdivision whose lots exceed one acre, the fee shall not exceed that of one acre per lot - per T. C. Sec. 24.60.035 (b) (3) 2. Single family lots - not hillside area $2,400/ac. 3. Multiple family dwelling units S2,400/ac. plus $90 for ea. unit in excess of two not to exceed $3,000/ac. 4. Commercial, industrial, hospitals, churches, schools, and others $3,000/ac. B. Building Permits (Building, Structures, or Improvements) 1. New Impervious area S.33. sq. ft. 2. Engineering Inspection (Improvement Contracts) Requires S1500 initial deposit; Fee is $100 per hour, deducted from initial deposit. Remaining balance billed to applicant or reimbursed, as appropriate. 3. Construction Encroachment Fee 4. Inspection Fee for work done without Encroachment Permit 5. Underground utility locating surcharge C. Overweight Vehicle Permit (House Moving) Fee 1. Per House, plus $100/hour Double Actual Cost Overtime cost for Town's Inspector billed to applicant. $ 500 Page 25 of 30 2. Deposit for Facilities Damage S2,000 D. Road Impact Fee (Ordinance 1984) 1. New Buildings, Additions & Demolitions: Commercial S.I5/sq. ft Residential S.l 1/sq. ft Pools/spas/water features S.17/sq. ft . 2. Alterations/Remodels/Re-roof/Repairs/Decks, etc. S.04/sq. ft 3. Landscape/Grading/Encroachment Permits/ Parking Lot Paving/Retaining Walls/Improvement Contacts Yard STREETS PROGRAM A. Hazard Removal 1. Staff time spent to conduct hazard removal caused by citizen negligence. S1.40 per cubic in excess of 15 cu. yards Hourly rate of employee and equipment to complete task Page 26 of 30 , OLICE DEPARTMENT Fingerprinting Report Copies Subpoena Duces Tecum Photographs Bingo Permits Concealed Weapons Permit Solicitor/Peddler's Permit Bicycle Licenses Tow Truck Driver's Permit (initial) Tow Truck Driver's Permit (renewal) Tow Truck Service Permit (initial) Tow Truck Service Permit (renewal) $200.00 Clearance Letters Fortune -Telling Registration Administrative Fee for: Special Events 1) For -Profit Groups 2) Not -For -Profit Groups 3) All Other Costs Other Special Police Services S20.00 per card S15.00 (1-20 pgs) (.50 ea. pg. over 20) Per Evidence Code . S32.00 for 1st 3 w th S5.00 for each thereafter S50.00 each $3.00(plus DOJ fingerprinting fee) S35.00 $2.00 each $100.00 (includes DOJ fingerprinting fee) $75.00 (includes DOJ fingerprinting fee) $300.00 $35.00 each S180.00 each $400.00 each $75.00 each As specified in Special Events Ordinance, §14.100.045 Pursuant to Agreement between Police Chief and Requestor Page 27 of 30 Administrative Fee for: Motion Picture/Television/ Commercial Still Photo 1) For -Profit Groups 2) Not -For -Profit Groups Local Booking Fees and Emergency Response Caused by 1. Drinking Drivers 2. Second Response due to Disturbances Lab Tech Fee (for chemical tests related to drinking drivers) Horse Drawn Vehicle Firearms Dealers Permit Vehicle Release S260.00 each S100.00 each Officer(s) compensation per minute (Step 5) times overhead. Overhead is the total Police budget minus the total officer's salaries, benefits and the parking program divided by the total Police Budget. S38.50 with possible annual increase as specified by new vendor rate S98.00 Applicati, Fee 550.00 Driver's Permit (Annual) S50.00 Vehicle Permit & Inspection Fee S50.00 Annual Renewal and Inspection Fee S175.00 S 100.00 Page 28 of 30 False Alarm Vehicle Repossession Release Fee In -House Booking Fee Non-LG Cite Sign Off Town Code Parking Violation Fees 15.40.015 (Overtime Parking) 15.40.065 (Vehicle Storage on Street) 15.40.070 (Commercial Vehicles in Residential Zones) 15.40.080 (Preferential Parking) 15.40.085 (Emergency Access) 15.40.095 (Marked Parking Space) 15.40.110 (Marked Curb) 15.40.080 (c) (Fraudulent use of permit) Parking Permit Fees Residential Annual residential parking permit/per vehicle (Limit - 4 per residence) Visitor guest passes: (Two (2) complimentary with the purchase of the primary permit) Special Event permit (one day) -1st permit Each additional (one day) Replacement permit for vehicle change (within calendar year) Lost permit replacement Damaged permit replacement (with return of permit) S75.00 (3rd false alarm) S 150.00 (4th false alarm) S250.00 (5th false alarrn) Sixth and subsequent alarms service charge shall be increased by S250.00 per activation S15.00 (Government Code Section 41612) Not to exceed S70.00 S10 S35.00 S25.00 S25.00 S25.00 S25.00 S35.00 S35.00 $100 S25.00 (approved by Council) S 5.00 S 1.00 $10.00 S25.00 S 10.00 Page 29 of 30 Employee Standard Employee monthly Standard Employee annual Premium Employee monthly Premium Employee annual S25.00 (approved by Council) S200.00 (approved by Council) $35.00 (approved by Council) S300.00 (approved by Council) Lost permit replacement S25.00 Damaged permit replacement (with return of permit) S 10.00 Page 30 of 30 RESOLUTION 2003 - 59 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING CONTINUING DEPARTMENT FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES, AND AMENDING CERTAIN FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES WHEREAS, that the Town of Los Gatos Financial Policies require an annual evaluation of the Schedule of Fees and Charges to ensure that recovery of the cost of providing services is recovered where appropriate, and the last review was on May 20, 2002, WHEREAS, that certain fees for Community Development, Community Services, Parks and Public Works, and Library be adopted. WHEREAS, that those fees that are currently in effect will continue and remain in effect without interruption, but shall be increased to reflect increased costs of providing service, RESOLVED, that Resolution 2002-75 adopting departmental fees, rates, and charges is hereby rescinded, RESOLVED, that the Town Fee Schedule, attached here to as Exhibit A shall become effective July, 7, 2003 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council held on 5th day of May, 2003 by the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: Steve Glickman, Joe Pirzynski, Mike Wasserman, Mayor Sandy Decker. NAYS: Diane McNutt ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None SIGNED:/s/ Sandy Decker MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: /s/ Marian V. Cosgrove CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA 1 Town Council Minutes May 5, 2003 Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California PUBLIC HEARINGS TOWN FEES/RATES/CHARGES/FOR CERTAIN SERVICES/RESOLUTION 2003-59 (17.09) Mayor Decker stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider adopting resolution containing certain department fees, rates and charges and amending certainfees rates and charges. The following people from the audience addressed this issue: Ray Davis pointed out his displeasure with the $250 residential appeal fee. He also noted that a two lot subdivision jumps from a $5,000 fee to a $25,000 fee. Chris Miller asked that the Town Code be placed on the Web and staff informed him that it is has been on the site for some time. Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-59 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING CONTINUING DEPARTMENT FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES, AND AMENDING CERTAIN FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES, with the following considerations and amendments: That the desk item with its amendments be included; Continue to try to streamline the building permitting process; A report to Council identifying fees from other municipalities; A comparison of the Town's rates and fees with the other jurisdictions; Report to return to Council in six months for review of the schedule and the comparisions with other cities. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Ms McNutt voted no having asked for more notification from the Town to allow for more response from the community. MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 2003 (05.V) Ray Davis opposed his three minute time limit for addressing his items of interest and asked that his time be extended. Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council approve the Minutes of April 21, 2003, Regular Joint Town Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting as submitted. Carried unanimously. SANTA CRUZ AVE 15'/z/LOS GATOS BAR AND GRILL/RESOLUTION 2003-52 (06.15) Ray Davis asked that the ordinance be given to all interested parties; that the sound attenuation be addressed with fencing or sound barrier; that lighting and security in the parking lot be taken care of: and that a hot line be made available for neighbors to have a means to express their concerns and report permit violations. Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Ms McNutt, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-52 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING A REQUEST TO MODIFY AN EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO EXPAND BAR SERVICE (LOS GATOS BAR & GRILL) ON PROPERTY ZONED C-2:LHP, as reflected in this evening's desk item before Council. Carried by 3 ayes. Mr. Pirzynski and Mrs. Decker voted no as reflected in prior record. 4 N:1CLK\Council Minutes120031M 05-05-03.wpd Town Council Minutes May 5, 2003 Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California PUBLIC HEARINGS TOWN FEES/RATES/CHARGES/FOR CERTAIN SERVICES/RESOLUTION 2003-59 (17.09) Mayor Decker stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider adopting resolution containing certain department fees, rates and charges and amending certain fees rates and charges. The following people from the audience addressed this issue: Ray Davis pointed out his displeasure with the $250 residential appeal fee. He also noted that a two lot subdivision jumps from a $5,000 fee to a $25,000 fee. Chris Miller asked that the Town Code be placed on the Web and staff informed him that it is has been on the site for some time. Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-59 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING CONTINUING DEPARTMENT FEES. RATES, AND CHARGES, AND AMENDING CERTAIN FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES, with the following considerations and amendments: That the desk item with its amendments be included; Continue to try to streamline the building permitting process; A report to Council identifying fees from other municipalities; A comparison of the Town's rates and fees with the other jurisdictions; Report to return to Council in six months for review of the schedule and the comparisions with other cities. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Ms McNutt voted no having asked for more notification from the Town to allow for more response from the community. MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 2003 (05.V) Ray Davis opposed his three minute time limit for addressing his items of interest and asked that his time be extended. Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council approve the Minutes of April 21, 2003, Regular Joint Town Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting as submitted. Carried unanimously. SANTA CRUZ AVE 15 1/2/LOS GATOS BAR AND GRILL/RESOLUTION 2003-52 (06.15) Ray Davis asked that the ordinance be given to all interested parties; that the sound attenuation be addressed with fencing or sound barrier; that lighting and security in the parking lot be taken care of; and that a hot line be made available for neighbors to have a means to express their concerns and report permit violations. Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Ms McNutt, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-52 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING A REOUEST TO MODIFY AN EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO EXPAND BAR SERVICE (LOS GATOS BAR & GRILL) ON PROPERTY ZONED C-2:LHP, as reflected in this evening's desk item before Council. Carried by 3 ayes. Mr. Pirzynski and Mrs. Decker voted no as reflected in prior record. N:\CLK\Council Minutes12003\M 05-05-03.wpd 4