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1-1 . CIW OF CARLSBAD - AGEW BILL
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept and file report.
ITEM EXPLANATION
The City conducted a review of fees charged by all major departments duri
May and June of 1990-91. The recommendations made within the rep(
prepared by David M. Gfith and Associates (DMG), are based on the conct
that fees should be set to recover the cost of services. In addition, staff fic
affected departments have reviewed the report and made subsequt
recommendations on the proposed fees. Generally, the recommended fees do I
completely recover costs for performing a service, resulting in subsidized servic
Development related fees which include planning and engineering services i
recommended for a general increase of approximately 5% to 10%. Althougl
much larger fee increase could be defended on a cost of service basis for certi
types of services, the City's position has been that some subsidy is appropri
where the service benefits the general public. The recommended fee increa
reflect a balance between the need to fund services and the need for compliar
increased in an effort to capture inflation and recover costs. The only fi
recommended to remain at current levels are those associated with acquisition of grading permits. In this case, it is important to avoid pricing.
cost of compliance out of the reach of the individual or small organizations wk
it is in the City's best interest to encourage conformance with standards. Ba:
on current volumes, it is estimated that increased development related fees 1
yield approximately $53,000 annually in additional revenue.
New fees have been recommended in several areas.
include the following:
and public benefit. Both the DMG Study and staff recommend that fees
Examples of new f
Master Plan Pre-Submit
Tentative Tract Map Extensions
Appeal City Council City Engineers Decision
Although revenue from new fees is not anticipated to be major, the time sp
by staff in these and other areas related to development should be recove
through fees.
General City fees are also recommended for increase in an effort to capt
inflation and recover costs. Included within this category of fees are th
associated with charges for use of the pool, which contain recommeni
increases ranging from 10% to 15%. There is also a new series of fees for
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individualized instruction and an adult non-resident pool admission fi
recommended within the aquatics category.
recommending an increase in the fee charged for non residents of Carlsba
which would result in an additional $10,000 in annual revenue.
Emergency medical transport fees are recommended for increase, from $165
$200 plus the cost of supplies. It is estimated that increased fees will result
an additional $43,000 annually. The assessment of new fees within fire servic
are recommended and primarily address use permits, plan review and inspecti1 of fire protection system installations. Again, the time spent by staff in the
areas should be recovered through fees. Based on current volumes, it
The recreation program
estimated that permit application fees will yield an additional $8,000 in 1992-5
The Park-In-Lieu fee is the only capital fee recommended for increase. T
increase is based upon a recent appraisal of property within the northwc
quadrant, and increases the value of an acre of land from $175,000 to $195,0C
This results in increasing the fee per unit of development within this quadrai
All other fees are recommended to remain at their current levels. The Coun
will be reviewing Water, Sewer and Solid Waste rates as separate issues. Thf
rates are shown within this document in order to compile all fees charged by t
City in one centralized place.
The Public Hearing on fees is scheduled for June 16, 1992, at which time t
Council may adopt them.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Charges for services are estimated to provide approximately $3.4 million
General Fund revenue in the 1992-93 budget. This revenue source supports ab(
8% of the General Fund budget. Fees for services are set by the City Council
recover all or part of the cost of providing certain services provided to individu
or organizations benefitting from the service. Fee increases are anticipated
provide up to $118,000 annually in additional revenue to the General Fund.
EXHIBITS:
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2.
Report to Financial Management Director on 1992-93 Fee Adjustmen
Development and General Fee Tables dated June, 1992.
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May21, 1992
TO: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
VIA: Finance Director
FROM: Senior Management Analyst - Finance
1992-93 FEk ADJumENTS
In July, 1991, a Report on Fees, Charges and Revenue as prepared by David M. Gri
(DMG) was submitted to the City. The main principal behind the recommendat
included in this report is that, where possible, fees should be set to recover the co:
services. The recommendations made by both staff from departments which generate
and the DMG Report recognize that the City Council may wish to subsidize services tc
public. This memo will outline the recommendations made by both City staff and the I:
report, which are not necessarily the same. Where differences occur, they are discus
Several new fees as well have been identified both by staff and the DMG Report
include charges for fire inspection permits and for appeals to the City Council.
The DMG Report recommends increasing fees by $398,924, or 16.8% over 1989-90. 1
recommendations result in increased fees of approximately $1 00,000. Following
discussions of the fees which are recommended for each applicable program area.
DEVELOPMENT RELATED FEES
PLANNING
Both the DMG study and City staff recommend increasing Planning fees by approxim
5% to 10% in order to capture 1990-91 inflation and to recover City costs.
recommended fees are shown in the attached fee schedule. This level of fee assess]
recovers about 50% of the City's cost of providing planning services. Staff estimates
if current volumes of activity are maintained, the increase in planning fees will yiel
additional $50,000 annually.
Fees charged for Tentative Tract Maps both Residential and Non-residential have
modified in order to improve upon the equity of the fee correlating with work perfo
and to more accurately charge for work based upon volume. Further the proposed mt
of assessing these fees more accurately reflects the amount of time both Engheehl
Planning functions put into the map reviews. The fees are based upon a base fee 1
charge per unit or lot reviewed. For example, a Tentative Tract Map, Residential wi
lots for review has a current fee of $1,070 and a proposed fee of $5,500 or an incre:
$4,450 or 424%. The increase occurs both within the base rate, up $1,450, and i
assessment of a per unit or lot fee of $100 each.
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There are two service areas which are subsidized within the planning process. The f relates to the costs of general plan maintenance. It is difficult to assess user fees for
service as this is a community based activity having an impact on all local residents.
second subsidy area is the pursuit of special projects as requested by the City Council
to address transportation planning and habitat management issues. The General I
possible to recover these costs by placing a surcharge on building permits, based on
construction valuation. The DMG Report states that the cost of updating the General 1
is approximately $405,000. It is not recommended that this fee be established.
updare is an example of a special project for which costs are not being recovered,
ENGINEERING
The DMG Report indicates that the grading permit fees are significantly below cost,
recommends these fees be increased. The DMG Report recommends increases ranging j
$500 to $5,350 depending on the volume of grading. City staff does not concur witk
recommendations made in the Report, and recommends retaining the current fees. Si
recommendations consider the cost of services, market conditions, and benefits to the (
It is important to avoid pricing the cost of compliance out of the reach of the indivi
or small organizations when it is in the City's best interest to encourage conformance
standards.
With the exception of plan checking fees, all other fees within the Engineering are:
recommended to increase by approximately 5% in an effort to capture infla
Engineering staff estimates ,that the increased fees will yield an additional $3,20
revenues. The DMG Report and staff alike do not recommend increasing the plan chec
fees.
GENERAL CITY FEES
FIRE
The DMG Report recommends raising the basic ambulance service fee from $165
supplies to $200 plus supplies, for emergency medical transport. This represenl
increase of $35.00 or 21% over the present fee. Compared to Carlsbad's neighboring c
Vista and Oceanside, Carlsbad's fee would still be the lowest fee for basic transport sei
Oceanside charges a flat rate of $260 while Vista charges a rate of $310 plus $5.0(
mile. Fire staff supports the DMG recommendation, and estimates that the increasec
will result in an additional $43,000 in annual revenue for the City.
The DMG Report also recommends the City implement a new annual charge for fire p
applications which would recover 60% of the cost of providing the service. Fire staj
reviewed the DMG Report permit applicpion fees and their method of assessment, an
several of its own recommendations to make. First, fire staff recommends that the f
assessed only at the time of permit application, as opposed to annually as suggested i
DMG Report. Staffs recommendation considers that as long as the conditions of the p
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are maintained, the City incurs no additional expenses and cannot reasonably charge annual fee. Fire inspections are regularly conducted whether or not a pennit is requi
of a business, and as long as compliance is maintained, an amual assessment
unreasonable. The major cost in issuing the permit is when it is initialized, as plans i
codes are thoroughly researched.
Second, staff recommends full recovery of the costs associated with the actual issuancl
permits considering the purpose of a user fee is to recover costs of services provided. Cc
for issuing fire permits were based upon the estimated time it takes to issue a spec
permit, multiplied by the hourly rate of the reviewing employee including administra
and overhead charges. The hourly rate used was $80 per hour.
Third, staff recommends that the fee be reassessed only upon failure of a busines:
maintain the conditions of the permit, which would be discovered during a rou
inspection. If the permit needs re-issuing then the fee should be applied. This can sf
as an incentive to businesses to maintain the conditions of the permit.
It is estimated that, at current volumes, the permit application fees will bring in
additional $8,000 in annual revenues. All complying uses and processes requiring pen
which exist on the effective date of this ordinance will be issued permits at no chargc
part of the routine inspection.
Both the DMG study and staff recommend full recovery of administrative costs relate(
weed abatement. Administrative cost, including a ratio established for overhead, i!
average of $80 per parcel. Staff recommends the assessment of $80 per parcel for M
abatement administration plus any additional expenses needed to compensate for
contractoJs charge.
Staff is also recommending the assessment of one new fee for fire reinspections.
assessment of this fee would recover costs of fire staff as result of builder's failur
comply with orders, notices, and code requirements. Continuous failures req
reinspections and unusual demands on staff time. Any single reinspection required wi
assessed at $40.00.
AQUATICS
It is recommended that fees associated with Agua Hedionda Lagoon remain at cur
levels, Fees associated with pool usage are recommended for increases ranging gene]
from 10% to 15% and have not been increased for approximately 3 years. Increasing
fees now will keep with the effort of capturing inflation that has occurred over time.
series of new fees are recommended which address, 1)individualized instruction in I
swimming, and 2) advanced instructiodcoaching. The proposed fee is $17.00 per I
and $23.00 per hour respectively for residents, and $25.00 and $31.00 for non-residc
Presently, individualized instruction is not offered as part of the aquatic prog
Establishing the fee for individualized instruction will allow the program to be offered
all costs recovered. It is also recommended that a fee for non-resident pool user
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established. The result is that non-residents pay $2.75 per pool use while residents
$1,75 per use.
A modification in a series of existing aquatic fees is also recommended. The recome1
fee consists of changing the four month pass to a term of six months, and renaming
Season Discount. This results in an increase of $1.25 or 15% per month for the Se(
Discount - Adult Resident, and $.75 or 7% for Season Discount - Family Resident.
Season Discount can be purchased on a pro-rated basis. This recommended chan; based upon survey results of fees Carlsbad charges for passes which indicate that the
is currently below average. Second, a study of season pass users was conducted and re
indicate that a pass lasting for a longer time period with the option to purchase on a
rated basis would be desirable.
RECRJXITON
Recreation programs currently assess an additional non-resident fee to many activitie
is recommended that the non-resident fee be increased as follows:
Instructional Classes/Daytrippers
Open Play at Community Centers
Youth Sports - per person
From $2.00 to $3.00 per class/€
From $1.00 to $3.00
From $5.00 to $10.00
It is estimated that these additional charges will yield an additional $10,000 in rev€
LIBRARY
The Library is recommending two new fees which are associated with the servic
provides. First, is a loan/borrowing fee for the use of audio Visual equipment at a ri
maintenance as well as staff time to process its' circulation. Second, is a fee for pre-si
for online searching of $5.00. Currently, patrons pay only direct line charges, v
average $15.00 per search, for computer time used. The recommended pre-searc
would be in addition to any line charges and would partially cover staff time, wh
about one hour. Additional revenue which could be gained through the assessme
these fees is estimated at $3,700 per year.
OTHERFEES
Appeals to City Council is a set of new general fees which are recommended for inch
The Information Systems Director compiled a list of all cithgs in the Municipal Code I
referenced opportunities for appeals to the City Council. All appeals are included j
attached schedule under the broad headings of 1) Appeal - City Council - City En@
Decisions, and 2) Appeal - City Council - Miscellaneous. A fee of $120 per app
recommended which is consistent with that which is assessed for appeals related 1
Planning process. Following consultation with interested departments, all other gf
fees are recommended to remain at current levels,
$5.00 per day, per item. There is no existing fee for use of this equipment which req
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WATER SEWER AND SOLD WASTE MANAGEMENT FEES
Existing rates charges for Water, Sewer and Solid Waste (AB 939) services are show
the attached schedules, as it is the intent to present all City fees in a single documc
Proposed rate changes will be presented to Council as separate items at a later date.
SUMMARY
The recommendations contained within this report were assembled in accordance v
state statutes requiring that the City establish fees that are directly related to the cos
providing services. The completion of the David M. Gnffith and Associated, LTD, Repoi
Fees, Charges and Revenue provided the basis for establishing the relation between costs
fees. Recommended fees do not exceed the cost of providing the service, although in s(
instances fees are equal to or less than the actual cost. Where necessary, fees were redc
so as not to exceed the cost of providing the service.
Although it would be ideal to fully recover the City's cost of providing any one servic
is important to understand the impact of a full cost recovery policy upon the users. 1
subsidy of services can meet one or more of several goals. First, lower costs can pel
an identified group or individuals to participate in services they might not otherwist
able to afford. Second, although fees are used to recover some City costs, an effort is IT
to avoid placing the cost of compliance out of the reach of most people. Third, fees
be used to encourage or discourage certain activities. For example, assessing higher
for increased water usage can encourage conservation.
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Total 1990-91 Proposed FeeChan
Fee Description Note Cost Fee Fee Amount
Additional Planning Inspections (first lnsp included in plan check f 50 50 50 0
Adjustment Plat 41 5 320 340 20
Administrative Variance - Single Family 652 240 250 10
Administrative Variance - Other 1,186 410 430 20
Appeal - City Council - Single Family 730 110 120 10
Appeal - City Council - Other 893 470 490 20
Appeal - Planning Commission - Single Family 972 110 1 20 10
Appeal - Planning Commission - Other 1,079 470 490 20
Building Permit Fees (Base on state tee schedule)
Building Plan Check - 65% of Bldg Permit
Certificate of Compliance 240 240 240 0
Construction Change Review - Minor 500 50 150 1 00
Appeal - City Council - City Engineer’s Decision (New) a93 0 120 NA
(3)
(3)
Construction Change Review - Major 600 160 300 140
Coastal Development Permit - Single Family 463 110 150 40
Coastal Development Permit - Other 484 360 400 40
CUP 2,699 2,100 2,500 400
CUP - Amendment - Regular 1,500 1,000 1,000 0
CUP - Amendment - Non-Profit 1,500 75 80 5
CUP - Extension - Regular 500 375 400 25
CUP - Extension - non-profit 500 50 55 5
CUP - Non-Profit 2,700 110 120 10
DayCare Permit 1,238 110 125 15
DayCare Permit - Extension 500 50 55 5
Design Review - Preliminary Review - Major 500 250 275 25
Design Review - Preliminary Review - Minor 300 50 55 5
Drainage Fees (3x4)
Duplicate Tracing Fees - Final Tract Maps - per sheet 30 30 30 0
Easement or Offer to Dedicate or Improve 200 160 200 40
EIA - All Others 1,321 21 0 220 10
EIA - Single Family 1,088 21 0 220 10
EIR - 1 through 4 Acres 4,924 2,100 2,210 110
EIR - 5 through 19 Acres 5,806 2.1 00 2,210 110
EIR - 20 Acres and up 12,290 5,250 5,510 260
EIR - Addendum 500 250 275 25
EIR - Supplemental (Requiring a Publlc Hearing) 10,237 10,500 10,500 0
Encroachment Permit (Before Installation) 50 50 50 0
Encroachment Permit (After Installation) 100 100 100 0
Engineering Variance - Minor 85 82 85 3
Engineering Variance - Major 160 157 1 60 3
Environmental Monitoring Fee 150 110 150 40
Final Parcel Map (Minor Subdivision) 1,580 1,580 1,580 0
Final Tract Map (Base fee + $5 per Acre) 3,081 2,630 2,760 130
Fire Hydrant Fees - See Uti1 Maint dept - $2,500 Deposit
Duplicate Tracing Fees - Final Parcel Maps - per sheet 30 30 30 0
(Base + acutal cost)
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Fee Description
Fire Protection System Installation
-Automatic Sprinkler Systems - See Schedule for Rates
-Fire Alarm Systems - See Schedule for Rates
-Other Fixed Fire Systems - See Schedule for Rates
Fire Repeated Inspection on New Construction
Fish & Game Fee - Negative Declaration
Fish & Game Fee - EIR
Future Improvement Agreements
General Plan Amendment - 1 Acre or less
General Plan Amendment - 1 to 5 Acres
General Plan Amendment - 5 Acres and up
Grading Permit - (See Schedule for Rates)
Grading Plan Check - (See Schedule for Rates)
Growth Management Fees - As established by Council
Hillside Dev Permit - Single Family
Hillside Dev Permit - Other
Hillside Dev Permit Amendment - Single Family
Hillside Dev Permit Amendment - Other
Improvement Agreement Extension
Improvement Inspection Fee (See Schedule Below)
Improvement Plan Review (Plan Check) (See Schedule Below)
Information to Planning Commission - Single Family
Information to Planning Commission - Other
Inspection Overtime (On Request)
Landscape Plan Check - Same as lmpvt Plan Check
Landscape Inspection - Same as lmpvt Construction lnsp
Local Coastal Plan - Amendment - Major
Local Coastal Plan - Amendment - Minor
Master Plan (Base Fee + $15 per Acre)
Master Plan Pre Submit
Master Plan Amendment (Minor)
Master Plan Amendment (Major) (Base Fee + $10 per Acre)
Monumentation (Cash deposit as required)
Notice Fees - Based on Cost to Provide Notice
Park In-Lieu Fees - (See attached schedule)
PD or Condo Revision - 4 or less
PD or Condo Revision - 5 to 50
PD or Condo Revision - 51 or more
PD Revision - Non-Res - 4 of less
PD Revision - Non-Res - 5 to 50
PD Revision - Non-Res - 51 or more
PD or Condo - 4 or less
PD or Condo - 5 to 50
PD or Condo - 51 or more
PD - Non-Res - 4 or less
PD - Non-Res - 5 to 50
PD - Non-Res - 51 or more
Lighting Pian Checks - (Plan Check) (See Schedule Below)
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Total 1990-91 Proposed FeeChang
Note Cost Fee Fee Amount
(New) 320
(New)
(New)
(New) 40 0 40 NA
(8) 1,275 1,275 0
(8) 875 875 0,
80 80 80 0
2,218 1,050 1,200 150
2,363 1,050 1,200 150
5,760 2,100 2,500 400
(4)
(4)
791 110 120 10
857 370 400 30
857 75 80 5
791 300 350 50
340 160 340 180 1
(3x4)
(3x4) 1,518 110 120 10
1,733 390 41 0 20
lo0 75 100 25
5,531 5,780 5,531 (249)
2,642 1,580 1.700 120
20,911 9,980 10,475 495
(New) 6,249 0 3,750 NA
3,947 1,580 1,700 120
15,456 3,680 3,860 1 80
cost cost
(4)
(1 1 599 21 0 250 40
(1 ) 2,786 1,840 2,000 160
(1 1 6,192 5,250 5,510 260
(1 ) 1,315 530 575 45
(1 ) 3,243 2,599 3,000 401
(1 1 7,298 5,250 6,000 750
(1 1 2,103 420 440 20
(1) 6,613 3,680 4,000 320
(1) 11,022 10.500 11,022 522
(1) 1,705 420 440 20
(1) 5,551 5,250 5,510 260
(1) 10,504 10,088 10,504 41 6
Total 1990-91 Proposed FeeChan
Note Cost Fee Fee Amount I
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Fee Description
2,245 530 600 70 Planned Industrial Permit
Planned Industrial Permit - Amendment 535 375 400 25
Planning Commission Determination - Other 2,649 790 830 40
Permit Amendments Not Specifically Identified
Planning Commission Determination - Single Family 2,650 21 0 220 10
Planned Development Final Map - Minor (4 or less) 25 20 25 5
Planned Development Final Map - Major (50 or less) 587 60 70 10
Planned Developemnt Final Map - Major (51 or more) 721 60 70 10
Planned Local Drainage Fees (4)
Precise Development Plan 3,899 1,580 1,700 120
Precise Development Plan - Amendment 2,499 1,000 1,100 100
Preliminary Review - Minor 388 0 230 230
Preliminary Plan Review (Single Family Exempt) 250 110 120 10
Public Facilities Fees - 3.5%1 of Bldg Permit Value
Public Facilities Fees Agreement 50 40 50 10
Quitclaim of Easement 388 260 280 20
Redevelopment Permit (Minor) 1,838 110 150 40
Redevelopment Permit (Major) 4,967 1,310 1,400 90
Redevelopment Permit Amendment (Minor) 356 75 80 5
Redevelopment Permit Amendment (Major) 1,384 750 800 50
Research Time (By Written Request) - Per Hour (7) 80 100 100 0
Reversion to Acreage 500 250 500 250
Right of Way Permit - Single Family 224 30 35 5
Right of Way Permit - Municipal Projects paying insp fees 224 80 90 10
Right of Way Permit - All other Non-Utility 224 80 90 10
Right of Way Permit - Utility (By Contract)
Satellite Antenna Permit 97 30 40 10
School Fees - (Set by School Districts)
Sewer Connection Permit (5) 1,610 1,610 0
Sewer Lateral Charges - 4" line 30' long - 10' deep 800 720 760 40
Sewer Lateral Charges - 6" line 30' long - 10' deep 900 850 890 40
Sewer Lateral Charges - Over 10' deep add $7.50 per ft
Sewer Lateral Charges - Over 30' long add $1 2.50 per ft
Sign Permit 32 30 30 0
(6)
(3)
Sign Program 561 1 60 175 15
Site Development Plan (Minor) (2) 5,992 2,630 2,775 145
Site Development Plan (Major) 8,579 5,250 5,530 280
Site Development Plan Revision (Minor) (2) 4.162 420 475 55
Site Development Plan Revision (Major) 6,727 1,050 1,150 100
Special Use Permit 1,073 260 280 20
Special Use Permit - Flood Plain 1,283 1,050 1,150 100
Special Use Permit - Flood Plain, Coastal High Hazard Area (New) 350 0 300 NA
Special Use Permit Amendment - Flood Plain 1,208 750 820 70
Special Use Permit Amendments - All Other 1,072 200 225 25
Specific Plan Amendment (Minor) (2) 4,371 1,580 1,700 120
Specific Plan Amendment (Major) / 12,068 5.780 6,200 420
Specific Plan - Less than 5 acres 1,580 1,750 170
Specific Plan - 5 to 25 acres 19,339 . 5,250 5,700 450
Total 1990-91 Proposed FeeChang
Fee Description Note Cost Fee Fee Amount
Specific Plan - More than 25 acres 19,903 12,600 13,500 900
Street Light Energizing Fee (See table below)
Street Name Change 339 119 1 29 10
Street Sign Deposits (As Required)
Structure Relocation 267 1 60 1 80 20
Tentative Map Revision - No PD - 5 - 25 Units or Lots 3,987 1,050 1,150 100
Tentative Map Revision - No PD - 26 - 100 Units or Lots 3,813 1,310 1,425 115
Tentative Map Revision - No PD - 101 or more Units or Lots 5,365 2,100 2,350 250
Tentative Parcel Map Processing Fee 1,611 1,580 1,611 31
Street Vacation 490 530 490 (40)
Tentative Parcel Map lyr Extension 365 424 365 (59) -
Tentative Tract Map Litigation Stay - 1/4 orginal Fee (3)
Tentative Tract Map RES - 5 - 49 Lots or Units (9) 12,524 1,050
Tentative Tract Map RES - 50 or more Lots or Units - (9) 20,782 2,630
Tentative Tract Map NON-RES - 5 - 49 Lots or Units - (9) 12,524 1,050
Tentative Tract Map NON-RES - 50 or more Lots or Units - (9) 20,782 2,630
Tentative Tract Map Extension - 1 to 25 (New) 295 0 240 NA
Tentative Tract Map Extension (New) 374 0 225 NA
Tentative Tract Map Extension - 101 or more (New) 427 0 260 NA
$2,500 base + $100/lot or unit over 5 (whichever is greater).
$7,500 base + $25/lot or unit over 50 (whichever is greater).
$2,500 base + $lOO/lot or acre over 5 (whichever is greater).
$7,500 base + $100/lot or acre over 50 (whichever is greater).
Traffic impact Fee - North / South Carlsbad
Variance (Single Family) 1,573 260 280 20
Variance (Other) 1,762 530 575 45
(5)
Water Service Connection Fees - (Set by CMWD)
Waste Water Discharge Permit (New) 112 0 25 NA
Zone Change - 5.1 to 25 acres 2,675 790 850 60
Zone Change - 25.1 or more acres 2,680 1,970 2,175 205
Zone Code Amendment 3,181 1,050 1,150 100
(1) - Based on number of units or lots whichever is greater
(2) - Minor Residential Development - Defined as - 50 or fewer units or lots, Whichever is greater
Minor - Other Uses - Defined as less than 2 acres
(3) - No change recommended - Previous council action establishing fees remains unchanged
(4) - See attached schedule for rate table
(5) - Based on fees established by Council on 1/15/91.
(6) - Any Permit Amendment not identified assessed at 50% of original cost.
(7) - Research Fee = Minimum $25.00 to Maximum $1 00.00 based on hours to completion.
(8) - Fees set by State Statute.
(9) - New fee structure assesses a base fee plus a cost per unit or lot. Specific costs are
Zone Change - 5 or fewer acres 2,532 260 280 20
outlined under the appropriate headings above.
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Grading Plan Check Fee Schedule
Base
Fee Plus Per
Grading Plan Check - 100 CY or less 100 - -
Grading Plan Check - 101 to 1 ,OOO CY 500 80.00 100CY
Grading Plan Check - 1,001 to 10,OOO CY 1,300 80.00 1WCy
2.100 80.00 10,OOOCY Grading Plan Check - 10,001 to 100,OOO CY
Grading Plan Check - 100,001 CY to 200,000 CY 2,900 80.00 10,000 CY
Grading Plan Check - 200,001 CY or more 3,700 80.00 100.000 CY
Grading Permit Fee Schedule
Base
Fee Plus Per
Grading Permit - 100 CY or less 25 - -
Grading Permit - 101 to 1,000 CY 75 10.00 lOOCY
Grading Permit - 1,001 to 10,OOO CY 175 52.50 l000Cy
Grading Permit - 10,001 to 100,000 CY 700 60.00 10,000CY
Grading Permit - 100,001 to 200,000 CY 1,300 180.00 10,000 CY
Grading Permit - 200,001 CY or more 3,100 300.00 100,000CY
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Quadrant
Value FW
Per Acre Per Unit
City of Carlsbad
Planned Local Drainage Area Fees
fiisting
Fee
Area Per Unit
1 0
2 0
3 3,808
4 1,686
5 2,658
7 2,273
8 0
9 2,878
10 1,196
11 1,630
12 4,445
13 2,858 f
6 200
Council will be adopting revised drainage fees
as part of a new master drainage study. This study is currently
being conducted by the Engineering Department.
City of Carlsbad
Sewer Connection Fees
General Connection Fee All Areas 1,610
Current
Fee
Area A 279
Area B 49 1
Area C 407
Area 0 785
Area E 803
Area F 879
Area G 76
Area H 51 4
Area I 285
Area J 982
Area K 1,981
Area L 776
Area M 38
,Plus Local Sewer Fees shown Below
Sewer Service Fee By Area
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Fire Protection System Installation Fees
Plan Inspection Fees Total
Review No. )Cost Fee
Automatic Sprinkler Systems - Commercial System $80 +.75/spklr 6 at $40 each $320 +.75/spklr
- Tenant Improvement 40 1 at 40 each 80 - Residential System 40 3at 40 each 160
Fire Alarm Systems - 1 to 10 Devices 40 minimum 1 at 40 each 80 - 11 or more Devices 40 +$l.OO/device 2 at 40 each 120 +1.001device
Other Fixed Fire Systems
1 at 40 each 80 - Hood and Duct 40
60 2at 40 each 140 - Halon
I a; 40 each 80 - Special Chemical Agent 40 - Standpipe 40 2at 40 each 120
2 at 40 each 120 - Paint Spray Booth 40
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GENERAL CITY FEES AND CHARGES
JUNE, 1992
Total 1990-91 Proposed -
Fee Description Note Cost Fee Fee A
General City Fees
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement - Actual Administrative Cost cost cost
Administrative Fee for 1915 Act Bond Call 500.00 500.00
Ambulance Fees 165.00 200.00
Appeal - City Council - Miscellaneous New 0.00 120.00
Appeal - Housing and Redevelopment Commission New 0.00 120.00
Bicycle Licenses 3.00 3.00
Bicycle Licenses - Replacement or Transfer 1.00 1.00
Bond Search 30.00 30.00
Business License - Base Fee (No change in other fees) 25.00 25.00
Business License - Fee for Listing of Businesses 25.00 25.00
Business License - Motion Picture taking First Day 30.00 30.00
Business License - Private PoIicelPatrolMlatch Service 30.00 30.00
Business License - Sign Painter 30.00 30.00
Cabaret Dance Permit 200.00 200.00
City Clerk - Municipal Code Books (Cost for Each) 150.00 150.00
City Clerk - Municipal Code Supplement Service (per year) 30.00 30.00
350.00 350.00 City Clerk - Full Council Agenda Packets (per year)
City Clerk - Certification Charge (per document) 2.00 2.00
City Council Minutes Subscription - Set by City Manager
Copies - each 0.15 0.15
Emergency Response Billings - DUI At Cost At Cost
Facility Rental (1 )
Fire Use Permit Fees
Public Assembly - Candles or Other Open Flame New 40.00 0.00 40.00 - Assembly New 80.00 0.00 80.00
Temporary Use - Tents New 80.00 0.00 80.00 - Carnivals and Fairs New 240.00 0.00 240.00 - Fireworks Display or Special Effects New 240.00 0.00 240.00
Hazardous Materials and Processes - Welding New 40.00 0.00 40.00 - Compressed Gases New 80.00 0.00 80.00 - Dust Production New 160.00 0.00 160.00 - Combustible Fiber Use and Storage New 160.00 0.00 160.00 - Flammable Finishes New 160.00 0.00 160.00 - Haz-Mat Use and Storage New 160.00 0.00 160.00 - Dry Cleaning New 160.00 0.00 160.00 - Motor Vehicle Repair New 160.00 0.00 160.00
Hazardous Installations - Medical Gas Dispensing System New 160.00 0.00 160.00 - Industrial Ovens New 120.00 0.00 120.00 - Combustible Storage Facility New 120.00 0.00 120.00
New 240.00 0.00 240.00 - Refrigeration Equipment New 160.00 0.00 160.00
Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Gases and Aerosols - Use New 80.00 0.00 80.00 - Dispensing New 80.00 0.00 80.00 - Storage New 80.00 0.00 80.00 - Tanks New 80.00 0.00 80.00
- High-Piled Combustible Storage !
JUNE, 1992
Total 1990-91 Proposed -
Fee Description Note Cost Fee Fee 1
Fire User Fees - Weed Abatement (charge per parcel) 80.00 49.00 80.00
Fire - Routine Fire Inspection for Business 85.00 0.00 0.00
Fire - Failed Business Inspection 80.00 40.00 40.00
Library Audio Visual Insurance fee - Per Video Tape 0.50 0.50
Library Fines (.lo per day per book) (2) 0.10 0.10
Library Audio Visual Equipment Borrowing (per item, per day) New 0 5.00
Library Presearch Fee for Online Searches (Per Search) New 0 5.00
Library Online Searching Fees (Actual Cost for Direct Line Charges)
Police - Alarm Permit 30.00 30.00
Police - False Alarm Fee - All Additional Occurancs 50.00 50.00
100.00 100.00
At Cost At Cost
AtCost AtCost
Police - False Alarm Fee - Second Occurance 25.00 25.00
Police - false Alarm Fee - Businesses - During Business Hrs
Police - Fingerprinting Fees 5.00 5.00
Police - IC ;ounded Vehicle Administrative Charge 12.00 12.00
Police - Report Fee (Free to Victim) 10.00 10.00
Public Dump Permit - Fee per acre 200.00 200.00
Police - Hourly Cost per Police Officer - Determined by Finance Dir
Police - Hourly Cost per Police Officer With Vehicle - Determined by Fin Dir
Publications - As Determined by the City Manager
Returned Check Fee 15.00 15.00
Special City Services - Billed at Cost At'Cost
Special Events - Minimum Filing Fee - One Street (3) 25.00 25.00
' Special Events - Traffic Variance I Minor - 5 or fewer interesctions (3) 100.00 100.00
Special Events - Traffic Variance I Major - 5 or fewer intersections (3) 300.00 300.00
Solid Waste Fee (AB939) (per month) 0.11 0.11
GENERAL CITY FEES AND CHARGES
JUNE, 1992
Total 1990-91 Proposed -
Fee Oescription Note Cost Fee fee AI
General City Fees - Parks 8 Recreation
Non-resident Fee - Open Play Basketball. Volleyball, Badminton (5) 1.00 3.00
Non-resident Fee - Youth Sports (per person) (5) 5.00 10.00
Agua Hedionda
Non-resident Fee - Instructional Classes and Daytrippers (5) 2.00 3.00
Annual Fee - Resident - Power Boats & Jd Skis Sailboats Over 8’ 30.00 30.00
Annual Fee - Non-Resident - Power Boats & Jet Skis Sailboats over 8’ 35.00 35.00
Annual Fee - Resident -Board SaillBoats under 8’ & Passives 15.00 15.00
Annual Fee - Non-Resident - BoardlSail Boats 8 Jet Skis under 8’ & Passives 17.50 17.50
Annual Fee - Board Sail - Additional Decal 10.00 10.00
Replacement Lagoon Permit Decal 5.00 5.00
Daily Fee - Resident - Power Boats 8 Jet Skis Over 8’ 8.00 8.00
Daily Fee - Non-Resident - Power Boats &Jet Skis Over 8’ 12.00 12.00
Daily Fee - Resident - Passive Use 8 Vessels under 8’ 3.50 3.50
Daily Fee - Non-Resident - Passive Use & Vessels Under 8 6.00 6.00
Per Admission - Youth &Teen 1.00 1.00
Per Admission - Adult - Resident 1.75 1.75
Per Admission - Adult - Non-Resident New 1.75 2.75
Season Discount - Adult - Resident . (4) 35.00 60.00 :
Season Discount - Adult - Non-Resident (4) 40.00 66.00 I
Season Discount - Family - Resident (4) 45.00 72.00
Season Discount - Family - Non-Resident (4) 50.00 78.00
City Classes - Beginner - Learn to Swim - Res 15.00 ?7.00
City Classes - Beginner - Learn to Swim - Non-Res 20.00 23.00
City Classes - Adultrreen - Learn To Swim - Res 20.00 22.00
City Classes - Adultrreen - Learn To Swim - Non-Res 25.00 28.00
City Classes - ParentAnfant thru Adv Pre-School - Res 20.00 22.00
City Classes - Parenulnfant thru Adv Pre-School - Non-Res 25.00 28.00
Contract Classes - Adapted Aquatics - Res 15.00 17.00 20.00 23.00 Contract Classes - Adapted Aquatics - Non-Res
Contract Classes - Aqua X / Masters Swim (Daily Fee) - Res 2.75 3.00
Contract Classes - Aqua X / Masters Swim (Daily Fee) - Non-Res 3.25 4.00
Contract Classes - Diving, Synchro Swim - Non-Res 25.00 28.00
Contract Classes - Masters Swim Workouts - Res (Monthly Fee) 27.00 30.00
Contract Classes - Masters Swim Workouts - Non-Res (Monthly fee) 32.00 40.00
Individualized lnstr - Basic Swimming - Res (per hour) New 0.00 17.00
Individualized lnstr - Basic Swimmfng - Non-Res (per hour) New 0.00 23.00
Individualized lnstr - Advanced lnstrlcoaching - Res (per hour) New 0.00 25.00
Individualized lnstr - Advanced lnstrlcoaching - Non-Res (per hour) New 0.00 31.00
Rental - Exclusive Use - CommerciaUCorp (Per Hr) 75.00 80.00
Rental - Exclusive Use - CommunitylNon-Profit (Per Hr) 30.00 32.00
Use Agreements - C.U.S.D. (per lane per hr) * 1.80 1.80
Use Agreements - N.C.A. - (per lane per hr) 1.80 1.90
10.00 11.00
(1) - Facility rental rates have not been addressed in this study. Existing rates remain in effect.
(2) - Library fines will remain unchanged
(3) - See Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 8.17.050
(4) - Changed from a 4 month non-prorate fee to a 6 month prorated fee.
(5) - Non-resident Fee in addition to fees charged residents of Carlsbad.
Aquatics
Contract Classes - Diving, Synchro Swim - Res 20.00 22.00
Staff Costs - City provided services (Life Guard / Supervision etc!- Per Hr)
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INDUSTRY FED ER AT10
Honorable Mayor Lewis and Councilmemben
1200 Carkbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
RE
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers
CIF appreciates this opportunity to comment on the proposed increases to development re1
fees, general city fees, and other fees.
This matter was discussed by the Council in January, 92. The Council voted to re-visit the
proposed fee increases in June of '92. In January, '92 the Federation and other members of
business community expressed strong concerns with the negative impact and harmful influ
the fee incmses would have on the business community and the citizens of Carkbad.
Our position has not changed. The economy has yet to show positive signs of recovery. X
economic indicators have shown little to no recovery. The proposed fee increases cannot 1
considered "small" especially during this poor economic situation.
CE has publicly supported fee increases many times in the past in Carlsbad and would SUI
increase to these types of fees in normal economic times. However, we find it frustrating
difficult to support any fee increases at this unfavorable time.
To that end, we respectfully request that the proposed increases be delayed and revisited i
year or when economic sitmion becomes brighier.
City Staff has raised the issue of full cost recovery and "subsidies". The report states that
recommended fees do not complerely recover cosrs for performing a service, resulting in
subsidized services. This statement is inaccurate and shortsighted.
When new commercial and residential development is built, the General Fund will witnm
surplus. This is due to increased property taxes (new development pays up to five times I
property taxes), sales taxes, and other revenues from new development Their is no subsi
General Fund.
June
Workshop on Proposed Fee Increases - June 9th
cc: Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
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June 9,1992
TO: Carlsbad City Council
FR: John Seymour
RE: Proposed Fee Increases
How many fees are being increased?
Over 124 fees are proposed to be increased.
How many fee are being decreased?
Three (3) are proposed to be decreased.
How many new fees will there be?
The City wants to add forty-two (42) new fees.
Which fees will jump the most and by how much?
Tentative Tract Map Residential
35 lot example - 424%
100 lot example - 233%
Tentative Tract Map Non-Residential
49 lot example - 557 %
100 lot example - 375 YO
Construction Change Review mor - 200%
Construction Change Review Major - 875%
Day Care Permit - 13.64%
Improvement Agreement Extension - 112.50%
Minor Redevelopment Permit - 36.36%
Coastal Development Permit Sing. Fam. - 36.36%
Conditional Use Permit - 19.05 %
Environmental Monitoring Fee - 36.36 %
Minor Prelimnary Review - 100 %
General Plan Amendments 14.29% up to 19.t
Hillside Develop. Permit Amendment - 16.t
Park Fee - 11.4%
Planned Industrial Permit - 1331 %
Planned Development Final Map Minor - Z!
Planned Development Final Map Major- 16.
Public Facility Fees Agreement - 25 %
Minor Site Development Plan Revision - 13
Ambulance Fees - 2121 %
Weed Abatement - 63.27 %
Aquatics - Adult - Resident 71.43%
Aquatics - Fmily - Resident 6o%
Aquatics - Beginner - Resident - 13%
Aquatics - Master - Resident 71.43 %
and many mo re...
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