Resolution No. 2014-042RESOLUTION NO. 2014-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON APPROVING AND ADOPTING A GENERAL FEE
SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon engaged through Capital
Accounting Partners, and independent consulting firm, to study the
City's full costs of providing certain fee -based services; and
WHEREAS, Capital Accounting Partners determined that, in many cases,
the City's service charges were not achieving full cost recovery; and
WHEREAS, Capital Accounting Partners has recommended certain
fee increases that will enables the City to get closer to full cost
recovery from its customers, thereby reducing the burden that
fee -based services place on the general fund and the City's tax
revenues; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of a General Fee Schedule, providing a
single reference document for most fees charged by the City, will
increase transparency, improve customer service, and enable better
oversight of the City's finances; and
WHEREAS, by memorandum dated June 17, 2014, the Director of
Finance recommended the City Council adopt the General Fee Schedule
that is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by
reference (the "Recommended General Fee Schedule"; and
WHEREAS, on June 17, 2014, the City Council opened a public
hearing on the Recommended General Fee Schedule that was properly
noticed in full compliance with Government Code sections 66014, 66016
and 66018; and
WHEREAS, the City Council continued the public hearing to
July 1, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered all of the evidence in
the record before it, including the staff report, verbal and written;
and
WHEREAS,,the Council has considered all of the evidence in
the record before it, including the staff report, verbal and written
comments, and Capital Accounting Partner's study.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon finds
that this action is not subject to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15273,
because CEQA does not apply to "rates, tolls, fares, and other charges
by public entities"; and that even if it were subject to CEQA, it
would be exempt pursuant to section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that
CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the
environment.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
approves and adopts the Recommended General Fee Schedule as set forth
in Exhibit A.
SECTION 4: To the extent a fee listed in the Recommended
General Fee Schedule is new or is set at a different rate that has
been previously lawfully set by the City Council in the manner
required by law, the rate listed in the Recommended General Fee
Schedule is hereby adopted by the City Council. To the extent a fee
listed in the Recommended General Fee Schedule is continuing at its
existing rate, the City Council ratifies that rate. If an existing
- 2 -
fee imposed by the City is not listed on the Recommended General Fee
Schedule, that fee is not affected by the adoption of this Resolution.
Each fee set forth in the Recommended General Fee Schedule shall
continue in effect until repealed or revised by the City Council.
SECTION 5: A. Except as stated in subsection B;of this
section 5, all fees adopted by this Resolution shall go into effect on
July 1, 2014.
B. The fees listed on pages 4-7 of the Recommended General
Fee Schedule (appearing under the heading "Building, Planning, and
Engineering Fees") shall go into effect August.30, 2014.
C. Until the fees implemented by this Resolution go into
effect, the City shall continue charging fees at the currently
effective level.
SECTION 6: Each of the fees adopted by this Resolution is
not a tax because at least one of the following is true: (i) the fee
does not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service
for which it is charged and that service is not available to those not
charged, (ii) the fee is a penalty imposed for violation of a
requirement of the Municipal Code or state law, (iii) the fee is a
charge for the use of City property, or (iv) the fee is not "imposed"
by the City as that term is used in Article XIII C of the California
Constitution.
- 3 -
SECTION 7: The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the
City of Vernon shall certify to the passage, approval and adoption of
this resolution, and the City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the City
of Vernon shall cause this resolution and the City Clerk's, or Deputy
City Clerk's, certification to be entered in the File of Resolutions
of the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ith day of July, 2014.
ATTEST:
Ana Ba cia
''G - / Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Name: W. Michael McCormick
Title: Mayor / -f' - D mPmA
Zayn h oussa, Deputy City Attorney
for ott Porter, Deputy City Attorney
- 4 -
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I Ana Bar4a � — C3�gk Deputy City Clerk of the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. 2014-42, was duly passed, approved and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City
Council duly held on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, and thereafter was duly
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this day of July, 2014, at Vernon, California.
(SEAL)
- 5 -
An arcia
Deputy City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
City of Vernon
Schedule approved by City Council on June 17, 2014
CITY OF VERNON
GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
BUILDING, PLANNING, AND ENGINEERING FEES------------------------------------------------------------ 4
PermitFees-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Certificate of Occupancy Fees -------------------------- —--------------------- -------------------------------------- 6
Inspection and Other Fees---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
ENCROACHMENT, LICENSE & FRANCHISE FEES ---------------- —--- --------------------------------------- 8
Permit Issuance, Permit Inspection, and Plan Check Fees------------------------------------------------------- 8
Reconstruction Fees for Work Completed by City Fees--------------------------------------------------------- 8
Franchises and License (Issuance & Annual Renewal) ----------- —----------------------------------------- --- 9
Encroachment Permit Faithful Performance Bond or Cash Deposit Requirements -------------------- --10
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Food Permits---------------------
11
FoodVehicles----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I I
Non -Food ------------------------------------------------------------------------ —--- —---------------------------------- 12
Underground Storage Tanks ------------------------------------------------- —--------------------------------------- 13
Hazardous Materials--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
WellPermits ------- —-------------------------------- —----------------------------------------------------------------- 13
Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Facility Permit --------------- —--- —----------------------------------- 13
FIRE PREVENTION FEES ------------------------ —---------------------------------------- —-------------------- ----- 14
Fire Inspection/Re-inspection----------------- —----------------------------------- —------------------------------ —14
Fire Permit - Operational ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Fire Permit - Construction -------------------- —------------------------------------ —-------------------------------- 15
Fire Protection Systems -------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
FireAlarm Systems -------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- —--- --16
PublicEducation ---------------------------------------- —---------------- —-------------- —-------------------- —------ 16
State Mandated Fire Inspections ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Other--------- —-------------------------------------- — --------------------------- —---------- —------------------------ 17
POLICEFEES -------------------------------------------------------------- -------- —--------------------------------------- 18
General------------ —-------------------------------- —-------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
FalseSecurity Alarms ------------------------------------------------------------------ —------------------------------ 18
Subpoenas and Discovery Motions -- ---- —------------------------------ —---- —---------------------------------- 18
ADMX''T^
C41 h
COPIES OF PUBLIC RECORDS/INFORMATION
Copies of identifiable Public Record
$0.15 / page
Certified copies of identifiable Public Record
$1.75 / record
SUBPOENA FEE
Safety Personnel
$275 / appearance
Miscellaneous Personnel
$150 / appearance
STAFF TIME — Special Projects Beyond Normal Course of Business
As provided for in the California Public Records Act, City's staff time spent on extraordinary or
infrequent requests that are large in scope or require development of information to satisfy such
requests will require the requestor to reimburse the City for its actual direct cost. Actual direct
cost will include the City staff s fully burdened hourly rate which includes PERS and Medicare.
Outsourced consultant and attorney fees will be at cost billed to the City. A deposit, based upon
an estimate to fulfill a request, will be collected prior to commencement.
CREDIT CARD
City's direct cost to process credit card transactions for the convenience of the credit card user
shall be collected from the credit card user as part of the transaction.
MISCELLANEOUS
Returned Checks
$20.00
OTHER
Administrative Citations
See Resolution No.
2011-195
Civil Penalties
See Resolution No.
2011-195
Page 3 of 18
dBIJIaDINxd'LANNIN,GxATl�
E1�T,TEEItIlG FE 5 ;'
PERMIT FEES
Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating,
Ventilating, Cooling,
Refrigeration, and Fire Prevention Permits
VALUATION
FEE
$1.00 to $2,000.00
$86.40
$2,001.00 to $5,000.00
$86.40 for the first $2,000.00 plus $4.32 for each
additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, up to and
including $5,000.00
$5,001.00 to $25,000.00
$216.00 for the first $5,000.00 plus $10.80 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$432.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $8.10 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$634.50 for the first $50,000.00 plus $5.94 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$931.50 for the first $100,000.00 plus $4.32 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 and up
$2,659.50 for the first $500,000.00 plus $3.34 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
Plan Check Fee when required, shall be equal to 65% of the Permit Fee. Plan Check
Energy Fee 25% of the Permit Fee. Permit Energy Fee 10% of the Permit Fee.
Page 4 of 18
AN IN
$zUIk�T)ING, PLGc; ANI)
,
F,NCrTNEEdYNG
FEES
PERMIT FEES (CONT'D)
DESCRIPTION
FEE
Green Building Standards Plan Review Mandatory Provisions
$1,020.00
Green Building Standards Plan Review Tier 1 Provisions
$2,040.00
Green Building Standards Plan Review Tier 2 Provisions
$3,060.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Mandatory Provisions
$1,000.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Tier 1 Provisions
$1,975.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Tier 2 Provisions
$2,950.00
Grading Plan Review Fee First 3 sheets
$1,035.00
Grading Plan Review Fee Each Additional Sheet
$225.00
Grading Inspection Fee
$220.00
NPDES LID Plan Review
$2,157.00
NPDES LID Inspection
$942.00
Residential Solar Panel Installation
$500.00 plus $15.00 per
kilowatt for each kilowatt
above 15kW
Commercial / Industrial Solar Panel Installation
$1,000.00 plus $7.00 per
kilowatt for each kilowatt
above 50 kw to250 kW and $5
per kilowatt for each kilowatt
above 250kW
Water Efficient Landscape Plan Review and Inspection fee
$645.00
Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Application Review fee
$140.00
Sanitary Sewer Flow Study fee
$1,640.00
Green Building Standards Administration Special Revolving fee
$1.00 for every $25,000 or
ortion thereof of valuation .
Penalty Fees
Work commencing prior to the issuance of a permit shall be subject to an additional fee equal to
the permit fee. Authorized by California Building Code § 109.4.)
Page 5 of 18
BUILDING;
�LAN1�iING, AANU ENGINEI�IG
FEES w
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FEES
AFFECTED FLOOR AREA
FEE
Inspection Fee
Less than 5,000 square feet
$300.00
5,001 to 50,000 square feet
$689.00
50,001 to 100,000 square feet
$815.00
Over 100,000 square feet
$940.00
Issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
Less than 5,000 square feet
$300.00
5,001 to 50,000 square feet
$689.00
50,001 to 100,000 square feet
$815.00
Over 100,000 square feet
$940.00
Page 6 of 18
BLiI MIN
EES t
INSPECTION AND OTHER FEES
DESCRIPTION
FEE
Permit inspection outside of normal business hours
$190.00/hr;
minimum charge four hours)
Minimum of $760.00
Inspections for work not requiring a permit
$131.00/hr
Re -inspection fee
$131.00/hr
Additional structural plan review required by changes, additions
$250.00/hr
or revisions to the plans submitted or determination if an
existing structure can accept additional loads
Additional non-structural plan review required by changes,
$131.00/hr
additions or revisions to the plans submitted
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Review fee
$106.00/hr
Trailer Permit
$395.00/trailer
Trailer Permit for subsequent years
$395.00
Final map, parcel map, or tentative map which contains four or
$4,350.00
less parcels or lots
Final map, parcel map, or tentative map which contains five or
$8,650.00 paid at the time of
more parcels or lots
submittal plus any County
surveyor & County Clerk
filing fees & Fish & Game
Section 711.4 fees
Conditional Use Permit
$12,950.00 plus applicant is
responsible for cost to retain a
consultant to prepare the
environmental document for
the project plus a 25%
administration fee, plus any
County Surveyor and County
Clerk filing fees & Fish &
Game Section 713 fees
Zoning Variance and Zoning Amendment
$8,625.00
Building Code Variance
$3,800.00
Release of Building Drawings
$50.00
Covenant and Lot Merger Review Fee
$730.00
Certificate of Compliance Fee
$790.00
Lot Line Adjustment Fee
$2,260.00
Grar /Easement Deed Review
$1,125.00
Zoning Verification
$215.00
Page 7 of 18
NCR®ACHMENT;
EIC�NSE &
FRANCSE
k'EES
DESCRIPTION
FEE
PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE
$125.00
PERMIT INSPECTION AND
RATE
PLAN CHECK FEES
REGULAR TIME (7:00 A.M.-
$129.000/HR.
5:30 P.M.)
OVERTIME-FRIDAY,
$190.00/HR.
SATURDAY,SUNDAY,
HOLIDAYS AND NIGHTS (4
HRS. MINIMUM) ,
ANNUAL PERMIT FEE FOR
$450.00
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
(NO STREET CUTS)
RECONSTRUCTION FEES
RATE
MINIMUM
FOR WORK COMPLETED
BY CITY
ALL OTHER DIRECT COSTS
TO THE CITY RESULTING
FROM THE PERMITEE'S
ACTIVITY, CALCULATED
AT ACTUAL COST PLUS 25%
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
Page 8 of 18
..5l
DESCRIPTION
ISSUANCE
ANNUAL FEE
FRANCHISES AND
LICENSES (ISSUANCE &
ANNUAL RENEWAL)
RAILROAD CROSSINGS,
$25,000.00
$2,500.00
CONVEYOR BRIDGES, AND
TUNNELS ACROSS A
STREET
RAILROAD TRACKS,
$25,000.00 FOR EACH ONE-
$2,500.00 FOR EACH
PIPELINES OR CONDUITS
HALF (1/2) MILE OR
ONE-HALF (1/2) MILE
ALONG A STREET
PORTION THEREOF
OR PORTION
THEREOF
FOR PIPELINES OR
$12,500.00
$1,250.00
CONDUITS ACROSS A
STREET OR A METERING
MANHOLE IN THE STREET
FOR BUILDING FOOTINGS
$5,000.00
$500.00
AND APPENDAGES,
TRAFFIC SENSORS, SIGNS,
MONITORING WELLS AND
ARCHITECTURAL
PROJECTIONS
The fee for any encroachment not specifically listed in the table shall be the same fee for
the most similar structure listed in the table as determined by the City.
Page 9 of 18
'£.�NR�`�20A�G�F�NT'''ZZCENSE`&,FE��1G�1iSEFEES
�'
`it F n✓ nr. t lln
Y4R )3
1 SF' I .�4 4 �/. ni6 C �
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND OR
CASH DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS
The amount of an encroachment permit cash deposit, certified or cashier's check, surety bond, or
letter of credit shall be determined by multiplying the quantity of asphalt paving, concrete
paving, sidewalk, concrete curb, monuments and trench excavations proposed to be removed,
disturbed or opened by the rate shown in the table below, the sum of the totals shall establish the
minimum amount of the bond or deposit, except that in no case shall the faithful total security be
less than $5,000. Authorized by Vernon Municipal Code § 22.47.
TYPE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED
RATE
ASPHALT PAVEMENT
$17.75/S . FT.
CONCRETE PAVEMENT AND DRIVEWAY
$19.75/SQ. FT.
CONCRETE SIDEWALK
$10.25/SQ. FT.
CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER
$52.50/LIN. FT.
TRENCH EXCAVATIONS
$7,500.00/EACH OPEN
EXCAVATION
MONUMENT REPLACEMENT
$3,000.00/MONUMENT
Page 10 of 18
.'
EN IROI�IVIENTAL CQD[TItQL
FEES
r
PERMIT TYPE
FEES
FOOD PERMITS:
CATERER (1625) - ANNUAL
$283
CATERER 1625 - DAILY
$94
COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURAL OPERATION 1677)
$161
COMMISSARY 1650)
$577
FOOD PROCESSING 1655): < = 2,000 SQ. FT.
$405
ESTABLISHMENT 1656 : > 2,000 SQ.FT.
$843
FOOD VENDING MACHINE BUSINESS (1644)
$33/ MACHINE
FOOD WAREHOUSE 1647
$324
RESTAURANT (1622-1623): 0-30 SEATS
$324
RESTAURANT 1622-1623): 31 SEATS & OVER
$642
RETAIL FOOD MARKET 1611
$314
RETAIL FOOD PRODUCTION ESTABLISHMENT 1615)
$314
TEMPORARY EVENT ORGANIZER 1660
$235
TEMPORARY FOOD FACILITY (1670)
$91
FOOD VEHICLES:
MOBILE FOOD FACILITY 1638 Fruit & Ve
$175
A. WHOLE PRODUCE RFVV) 1636 Packaged food)
$175
MOBILE FOOD PREP UNIT (HOT TRUCK) (1635) -
ANNUAL
$430
MOBILE FOOD PREP UNIT (HOT TRUCK) 1635 - DAILY
$145
WHOLESALE FOOD VEHICLE (1637) 1
$95
RETAIL FOOD VEHICLE (COLD TRUCK) 1634
$95
Page 11 of 18
v"y au rc,awu maoaca i vu . wlwuuic
EINVIRONMEN`I�1L
CONTROL
FEES
PERMIT TYPE
FEES
NON-FOOD:
GARMENT MANUFACTURING 3130)
$308
LAUNDRY FACILITY
/A IF FACILITY IS NOT A VERNON BUSINESS) (7822
$244
LAUNDRY VEHICLE 7823)
$95 PER VEHICLE
WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY (7437)
$357
WASTE TRANSFER STATION(7444)
$244
WASTE COLLECTION BUSINESS (7422)
$1,193
WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLE (7423)
$207
WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLE YARD 7442)
$260
RENDERING PLANT BUSINESS 7456)
$423
RENDERING PLANT VEHICLE (7462)
$207
WASTE DISPOSAL SITE 7433
$244
WATER SUPPLY UTILITY (7611)
$8 / SERVICE
CONNECTION
LIQUID WASTE PUMPING BUSINESS 7241)
$207
LIQUID WASTE PUMPING VEHICLE 7244
$181
OFFAL BUSINESS (7424)
$207
OFFAL VEHICLE 7425
$181
Page 12 of 18
ENVIRQNMENTAL'`GO,N,TR6L'.'EES
.,..:'.,.
PERMIT TYPE
FEES
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS:
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK FACILITY 4110)
$975 / FACILITY
ANNUAL TANK OPERATING PERMIT 4100)
$637 / TANK
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:
APPLICATION FEE
$255
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PERMIT
CLASS A 4201)
$380
CLASS B (4202)
$429
CLASS C (4203)
$1,590
CERTIFICATE OF CLOSURE LETTER 4252)
$268
Hazardous Material Closure:
Small
$244
Medium
$488
Large
$732
Ex -large
$976
WELL PERMITS:
DRILLING A WATER WELL (7368)
$505
DESTROYING OR CONVERTING AN EXISTING WATER
WELL (7369)
$505
DRILLING A MONITORING WELL < 50 FT. 7365
$455
REPAIRING / MODIFYING A WELL (7371)
$372
ABOVEGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK
FACILITY PERMIT
Category 4001 - >_ 1320 gallons and < 10,000 gallons
$210
Category 4002 - >_ 10,000 gallons and < 100,000 gallons
$420
Category 4003 ->_ 100,000 gallons and < 1,000,000 gallons
$800
Category 4004 -> 1,000,000 gallon
$1,600
GENERAL PLAN CHECK
1-5 sheets
$426
6-10 sheets
$792
11-25 sheets
$1,036
Additional sheets
$181
Page 13 of 18
FIRE PREVENTION
FEE
Annual Business Fire Inspection (based on building size)
0 to 5,000 s . ft.
$217
5001 to 9,999 s . ft.
$248
10,000 to 24,999 s . ft.
$279
25,000 to 50,000 s . ft.
$310
50,001 to 99,999 s . ft.
$341
100,000 to 249,999 s . ft.
$372
250,000 s . ft. and greater
$403
Annual Business Fire Re -Ins ection* after 2"d re -inspection
15` re -inspection
I $o
2" re -inspection and additional inspections beyond
$322 ea.
Fire Department Permit (Required Operational Permits)
• Aerosol Products
• Combustible dust operations
• Combustible fiber storage
• Explosives (fireworks only)
• Flammable & combustible liquids
• Hazardous materials
• High -piled storage
• Miscellaneous combustible storage
$107.00/hr.
• Ovens — industrial baking & drying
• Repair garages
• Special events (assemblies >50 people)
• Spraying and dipping
• Tents & temporary membrane structures (>400 sq. ft.)
• Waste handling
• Woodworking plants
Page 14 of 18
71
FIRE PREVENTION
CONT'D
FEE
Fire Department Permit (Required Construction Permits)
Construction permits include:
• Automatic fire -extinguishing systems
• Battery Systems
• Compressed gases
• Cryogenic fluids
• Emergency responder radio coverage system
• Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment
• Fire pumps and related equipment
• Flammable and combustible liquids
Hazardous materials
• Industrial ovens
• LP -gas
• Private fire hydrants
• Solar photovoltaic power systems
• Spraying or dipping
• Standpipe systems
• Temporary membrane Structures and tents
VALUATION
$1.00 to $2,000.00
$157.60
$157.60 for the first $2,000.00 plus $7.88 for each
$2,001.00 to $5,000.00
additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, up to and
including $5,000.00
$394.00 for the first $5,000.00 plus $19.70 for each
$5,001.00 to $25,000.00
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and
including $25,000.00
$788.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $14.78 for
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $50,000.00
$1157.50 for the first $50,000.00 plus $10.84 for
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $100,000.00
$1699.50 for the first $100,000.00 plus $7.88 for
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 and UP
$4851.50 for the first $500,000.00 plus $6.11 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
Plan Check Fee when required, shall be equal to 65% of the Permit Fee. The minimum Plan
Check Fee for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Hydraulic Calculations shall be $250.00.
Page 15 of 18
v..y v. .c...wn mwmow. . cc. fuwuwc
FIRE PREVENTION (CONT'D)
FEE
Constructions permit inspection outside of normal business hours
minimum charge four hours at a rate of $160.50 per hr.)
$642.00
Inspections for work not requiring a permit
$107.00/hr.
Construction and operational permit re -inspection fee
$107.00/hr.
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to
the plans submitted
$107.00/hr.
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to
the plans submitted to the outside fire consultant
$99.00/hr.
Penalty Fees - Work commencing prior to the issuance of a construction permit shall be subject
to an additional fee equal to the construction permit fee. See California Building Code § 109.4)
Fire Protection Systems
Back flush - Five yearsprinkler system testing (per system
$150
Fire Alarm Systems
Fire alarm registration (initial)
$54
Fire alarm registration (annual)
$27
False Security Alarm no charge for the first within a fiscal ear
2nd false security alarm with emergency response
$624
3rd false security alarm with emergency response
$749
4th false security alarm with emergency response
$874
5th false security alarm with emergency response
$999
6th false security alarm with emergency response, and each additional
security alarm thereafter
$1,124
Public Education
Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) (supplies)
$0
CPR training (supplies)
$100 per person
Evacuation planning & drill
$0
Fire extinguisher training — Max. 30 students
$50/ea. session
Page 16 of 18
FIRE PREVENTION (CONT'D)
FEE
State Mandated Fire Inspections
Apartments and schools
$161
Other Fees
After-hours fire inspection (based on 4 hour minimum)
$696
Apparatus and crew charge (hourly) — Per CAL OES State Fire
Program
$200 hr.
Fire code appeals (not refundable)
$239
Film Permit
$214
Inspection charge (special events)
$107
Standby service (4 hour minimum per man hour)
$98
Page 17 of 18
General:
Fees.
Vehicle release fee - standard
$40.00
Vehicle release fee - driving under the influence
$115.00
Fee to release complete copy of arrest reports, traffic accident reports,
incident reports
$20.00
Fee to release complete copy of arrest reports, traffic accident reports,
and incident reports (certified)
$25.00
Fee to release certified traffic citation
$1.75
Repossession fee for vehicles repossessed in Vernon (Government
Code 41612)
$15.00
VIN verification fee
$35.00
Citation sign -off fee
$35.00
DUI Emergency Response
City's cost
False Security Alarms: (no charge for the first 3 within
a fiscal year)
4th false security alarm
$134.00
5th false security alarm
$165.00
6th false security alarm
$196.00
7th false security alarm, and each additional security alarm thereafter
$227.00
Subpoenas and Discovery Motions:
$195.00
Basic Police background investigation
$15.00
Video tape copy (blank tape provided by requester) (VHS)
$15.00
Video tape copy (blank tape provided by requester) (digital)
$15.00
Page 18 of 18
TRANSMITTAL COMMUNICATION
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 7, 2014
TO: Daniel Calleros, Police Chief
Kristen Enomoto, Deputy City Administrator
Carlos Fandino, Director of Gas & Electric
William Fox, Finance Director/City Treasurer
Leonard Grossberg, Director of Health & Environmental Control
Masami Higa, Assistant Finance Director
Alex Kung, Economic Development Manager
Joaquin Leon, Deputy City Treasurer
Teresa McAllister, Director of Human Resources
Lisette Michel, Sr. Human Resources Analyst
Zaynah Moussa, Deputy City Attorney
Scott Porter, Deputy City Attorney
Mark Whitworth, City Administrator
Michael Wilson, Fire Chief
S. Kevin Wilson, Director of Public Works, Water (Development Services
FROM: Deborah Juarez, Records Management Assistant 01
RE: Resolution No. 2014-42 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Adopting a General Fee Schedule
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2014-42 referenced above, which was approved by City
Council on July 1, 2014.
Thank you.
Attachment
c: Resolution No. 2014-42
STAFF REPORT
.-RECEIVED
Aloo J U N 1 1 2014
CITY ADMINISTRATION
R[5CF:'P1,7
JUN 112014 JOINT STAFF REPORT
CITY CLERK'SOMCE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND
CITY ATTORNEY DEPARTMENT
DATE: June 17, 2014
TO:, Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: William Fox, Director of Finance Uj;�L
Scott E. Porter, Deputy City AttorneyCd
RE: Fiscal Year 2014-15 General Fee Schedule Public Hearing
Recommendations
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Hold the scheduled public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2014-15 General Fee Schedule.
2. Adopt the resolution for the General Fee Schedule for the Fiscal Year 2014-15. The
implementation of the General Fee Schedule as recommended by the independent
consulting firm, Capital Accounting Partners, follows best practices by maintaining
fiscal responsibility and stability through a better matching of services costs with fees
being charged. The resolution, among other things, finds that the approval of the
resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to
Guidelines section 15273, and that even if it were, it would be exempt pursuant to
section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may
have an effect on the environment.
Background
On February 14, 2013, the City invited proposals from qualified firms to perform a cost
allocation plan, develop a fully -burdened staff hourly rate, update the City's General Fee
Schedule, and identify additional service fees charged by other surrounding cities that are not
currently part of the existing General Fee Schedule. The City received four proposals and
awarded the contract to Capital Accounting Partners based on the qualifications and criteria
specified in the proposals.
The City's objectives for the study were to ensure that the City is fully accounting for all of its
costs and recovering adequate revenues to reimburse the City for its expenses. The scope of the
study included the following elements.
• Reviewing the City's current fee schedules;
• Interviewing key City staff from indirect and direct service departments;
• Calculating the total cost of fee generating services;
• Calculating productive hourly rates for all staff;
• Analyzing cost recovery levels for fee generating services;
• Developing costing models that reflect the most updated organizational structure;
• Reviewing the results with staff;
• Surveying other cities;
• Developing a fee schedule that fully accounts for the range of services that the City
provides; and
• Providing recommendations or methodologies on how to adjust fees annually.
On January 28, 2014, Capital Accounting Partners completed its study and made its
recommendations to City Council on March 18, 2014. The report is based on the consultant's
analysis of the cost of service relationship that exists between the fees the City charges for
selected services and the cost to provide these services. The results of this study provide a tool
for understanding current service levels, the cost and demand for these services, and what fees
for services can and/or should be charged.
Pursuant to Government Code sections 66018, notice of the hearing of the Fiscal Year 2014-15
General Fee Schedule was published in the Vernon Sun. The Recommended General Fee
Schedule (and the Capital Accounting Partners Report) was also made available on the City's
website and at the Office of the City Clerk on June 5, 2014. Notice of the hearing was mailed to
parties requesting mailed notification, consistent with the procedures stated in Government Code
66016.
As proposed, each July 1, the fees stated in the General Fee Schedule would automatically adjust
(up or down) based upon the changes to the Consumer Price Index by comparing the CPI for
March 2014 with March of the given calendar year. The Fiscal Year 2014-15 General Fee
Schedule is attached (Attachment A) and is also posted on the City's website for public review.
The proposed fees, if adopted, will be effective on July 1, 2014, except for the development
related fees (see pages 4-7 of the General Fee Schedule), which would become effective on
August 16, 2014.
The report indicates that many of the City's current fees fall significantly below full cost
recovery.
Council Policy Considerations
The City Council's strategic planning goal of maintaining fiscal responsibility and stability will
be advanced through annual review and updating of the General Fee Schedule and by ensuring
that, where appropriate, the City is reimbursed for the cost of providing selected services.
Fiscal Impact
The adoption of the General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2014-15 is expected to increase
revenue from $1.3 million to $2.3 million. This change will result in a better matching of cost of
services being providing by the City and.charging customers for such services.
Service Provided
Projected
Projected
Proposed
Total Proposed
Annual Subsidy
Percentage of
Annual Cost
Cost
Additional
Cost Recovery
Full Cost
Recovery
Cost Recovery
Recovery
Building,
$1,083,767
$ 726,755
$ 283,456
$ 1,010,211
($ 73,556)
93%
Planning, and
Engineering
Fire Prevention
694,527
56,000
478,669
534,669
(159,858)
77%
Environmental
1,492,407
407,915
293,160
701,075
(791,232)
47%
Control
Police
317,060
128,940
(50,802)
78,138
(238,922)
25%
Totals
$3,587,761
$1,319,610
1 $ 1,004,483
1 $ 2,324,093
( 1,263,568)
65%
These revenue estimates have been factored into the City's long term financial plan as part of its
strategic planning goal of maintaining fiscal responsibility and stability.
Fiscal Impact Supporting Detail
!
!�
. ]
|!z
|}.
} x
5 g't g32 39P 632' �9. 8 a
aK ag .n#g �ieg �i 33 ai .4g �i
3=
€u'`a
xa�
e wt
xe.cq pa�.wanl xery
uvyvA I9U'[6ti5 :u waA to Alp 'IPo'Of95 :uauygltlupunnuYlgWV
Fds
�E
Jq
Z
mF�
6RRai
9u4
N 5a
.51Y
u1lw4i$gu4Riu4
Uy
Z
62
Z
9r
54
Z
Q
3m
L
3a
ag
a
i
z
a0
H
FGs
�
4
4
8
8
u
838d&33333]$
8E38 4
�aa�aazasxy„a
a
�$,�a a
S S43S833$333
8
a&48 S
e'aa�aa$.+$ryn'u
a
tlrya a
A RU«N
NN
da3aa3ddddd
d
G�e« '"
S «
M
.',.288 a, 8,88888 $
88S a
3:".'.tl •aaa«aa a
��� a
¢b
Se
«3
<' ez
v�
55
aaa
£pVt
G
ag s.e s., es
�Fs aaa
a aaa aaa
vaa aaaa
^RG�
8885 $338
„�$0•�� aaaa
98.8833,8$j88=
_ ;
$74,
9
$833
'383
d�
i
3
3
L
cp
��
8
t�2`_
b�93
m
mommss
?
3
��`"
8
���..
Bi
E'�
E§�ii
°�3A�
_
-86
aaaaa
a
as3as
a
s�o;o;ea
^pp
w
FRpN RWa
e 'E
49,83, 3,
S
3aBa9
4
aaeaaa9a
pn
�•e'.-G�
� ➢e
2
A
pR"'p GRp
F�
e y`
d
aaaaa
da3ry,q
:i
��a„33a�
2iS
` �C
�
3g
e;
? E'
u�
pp 92tl'
�p
mmmo
0
m m0 N3
�100�W
Y]ul li
CLg
�t<
3
?WQ
F
2
a'gn3?3�'�
�zxe
d 9
3
a a
a
a
8 a
2ul
a
x
4
a
2
m
d
W
R�
gaga�
Z
�i
��4�SF
gcg
W
z
F
E�3
m�G
Vy
W
yC
W
�
3Fo
u
o
a
a
g€
a�d3
=
a
s
a
s
�
aadaa a
s ' ;a
S �L
`a
388$3 8
a
d
a
aaaaa
Fn
c ya
�.
as
a
a
aasaa d
V �6
'g3
8
8
8
a888a $
y
Q
y
YY
8�
8g
�C
� f3
�,au x¢
o$^
VVVpp
z
az
z i
�&jY11
e�Y
E
a
3
'
Y-�
O
8
8
8
0
8
8
i
tu`.�G6iF
.s
o
y3e��
S
C
pp
V
�
�
p
41
y
GP2nY
�Fv
3e
�`
o
Fp
yfi
ZO
EOmO
3
O=
?�L 9�8
a�Vu�Z
a$$$$$$ a a 8,$$$$
aagasaaaaa�»»a
e aaaa8$$a$ae'
„ u'u�vui 1. air
a =aa^zaa=A^'a az
c'a Nea��Fa3acaa
6
i
tl
^&oFro�nw4 4 2 A
U^�pS^^�,F FSiFA
a
pz
U
z
}a
qaC
�mb3��L.'�2padoa
pV
K'
41
YgOa
ii08
��
2
$$$$a8 $ $e33$$$$ 3$$$$ $$ $ $$a3 $$$$ e'$$ $$$$
e$8388 8 $$8$$8a3 888$$ 88 8 $$$$ 888$ $$a= $$a8
$$$$$$ $ $a$ '"_$ $' '$ m$$$ $$ ' $$$$ $$ " _$ $$$$
z&$c a° sc^'a a apnea 'aaaa 'alas a,
888$$$
N �aSGC=wN=dN�d ''"NFG� Nd G �RER aada GGHH q„
5
3
�y
2
'�
n3ar
t3i
yy
a'65
s�
L3F3
�
Mia5.4:
55
Sm
., ea8
gggg
_
a
4�
;gp000k
%W
L'Yy
'�Q
�i
f
aiLLi
°$u`�
Zy
iq
�u �S'�+33�J�
Cad
< 6xU�}
OSg
L2[2
eHR; ; oon=nee,
�
-
j\{
SH
g! G
e.R,#
!!I!,!
!„
-31
!
{
)
................
.2.
\\
§\
j
\
\
\
\
§
\}
-
.
� \)I
Ross
!
)
!
,
�{}
!
!i]
!;
)
�
|{\
-..
i
\�\)�
\\/])
heh , CCoiLv a -F V(no rnan
,T ril
TF �
t �
>ll
no
<,,
Capital Accounting Partners, LLC
January 2014
City of Vernon, California January
2014
CONTENTS
IntroductionAnd Scope................................................................................................................................3
Summaryof Costing Methodologies.............................................................................................................3
DriverBased Costing Models................................................................................................................3
Summaryof Results......................................................................................................................................7
Summaryof Results..................................................................................................................................7
SummaryCost Analysis.........................................................................................................................7
Calculating Productive Hourly Rates.............................................................................................................7
ComparisonReview......................................................................................................................................9
BuildingFee Comparison....................................................................................................................11
Engineering Fee Comparisons.............................................................................................................12
Environmental Control Fee Comparisons...........................................................................................13
Observations and Recommendations.........................................................................................................14
GeneralObservations.............................................................................................................................14
Recommendations — Policy Development..............................................................................................14
Adjustingthe Fee Schedule.....................................................................................................................15
General Recommendation on Adjusting Fee Schedules.....................................................................15
Missingor Unforeseen Fees....................................................................................................................15
SectionV: Appendices.................................................................................................................................16
Building& Planning.................................................................................................................................16
Engineering.............................................................................................................................................16
EnvironmentalControl............................................................................................................................16
FirePrevention........................................................................................................................................16
Police.......................................................................................................................................................16
Capital Accounting Partners 2
City of Vernon, California January
2014
INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE
As part of its effort to manage its financial resources wisely, the City of Vernon engaged Capital
Accounting Partners to prepare a detailed cost analysis of its productive hourly rates and user fees. The
City's objectives for the study were to ensure that the City is fully accounting for all of its costs and
recovering adequate revenues to reimburse the City for its expenses.
The scope of this study included the following:
• Reviewing the City's current fee schedules;
• Interviewing key City staff from indirect and direct service departments;
• Calculating the total cost of fee generating services;
• Calculating productive hourly rates for all staff;
• Analyzing cost recovery levels for fee generating services;
• Developing costing models that reflect the most update organizational structure;
• Reviewing the results with staff;
• Surveying other cities;
• Developing a fee schedule that fully accounts for the range of services that the City provides;
and
• Providing recommendations or methodologies on how to adjust fees annually.
The process used for collecting and analyzing the data required active participation by the City's
management and staff. We want to take this opportunity to recognize their participation, time, and
effort to collect the data and discuss the analysis, results, and recommendations.
SUMMARY OF COSTING METHODOLOGIES
DRIVER BASED COSTING MODELS
Developing driver based costing models is a detailed and robust method of calculating the cost of a
specific service. It is based on the principles of activity based costing so it seeks to understand cost at an
operational level. This means it relies on understanding the time staff invests in core business processes
to provide fee and non -fee services. This provides the ability to understand staff time and cost as each
staff position participates in providing fee services. Graphically, the following figure illustrates this
methodology.
Capital Accounting Partners
City of Vernon, California
2014
Hypothetical Illustration of a Drive Based Costing Model
January
Step 1: Collect Data —This first step involves discussions with staff to identify those positions within
each department that provide and support direct services. It also involves collecting departmental
budget and expenditure data, identifying the salary and benefits for each position, and identifying non -
personnel expenditures, as well as any departmental and City wide overhead. Specifically, the steps
involve the following:
• Identifying staff positions —This includes identifying both position titles and names.
Calculating the number of productive hours — For each position, vacation time, sick leave, paid
holidays, professional development (training), routine staff meetings, and daily work breaks are
deducted from the standard 2,080 annual hours. The result is a range of hours available for each
position on an annual basis. This range is typically 1,250 to 1,600 hours. Factors that influence
this range are length of service with the jurisdiction and local policies for holiday and personal
leave time.
Identifying and allocating non -personnel costs — Costs for materials and supplies are allocated
to the salary and benefits for each position.
• Assigning any other expenses that are budgeted in other areas —There are often expenses that
should be included with the total cost of services. Examples of such costs might include
amortized capital expenses for vehicles and technology.
• Identifying core business processes or activities —This step also involves discussions with staff
to understand, at an operational level, the work of the operating unit. Core business processes
used to provide services are identified and then defined by the tasks that are involved.
Processes are also organized by direct and indirect categories:
Capital Accounting Partners
City of Vernon, California January
2014
• Direct processes and activities —Those processes that directly contribute to the processing of
an application or permit are first identified. Examples of a direct activity are electrical building
inspection, application intake, and pre -application review.
• Indirect processes and activities —Those processes that support, but do not directly apply to the
processing of a specific application or permit. An example of an indirect activity is customer
service or staff training to maintain certifications. Most jurisdictions highly value customer
service, but it is difficult to assign a specific cost or unit of time to an individual service.
Step 2: Building cost structures —This second step involves significant interaction with staff and the
development of time estimates for both direct and indirect processes in each department. Specifically,
this step is at the core of the analysis. There are three processes that comprise this step:
• Gathering time estimates for direct processes — By interviewing staff in individual and group
meetings, an estimate of time was assigned to each service by the process that is indicated. For
example, in processing planning fees the following specific steps are involved in the processing of
these fees:
• Application intake;
• Application completion review; and
• Setting conditions of approval.
In this analysis, staff time is estimated and assigned to each step. The sum of all the process steps is
the total time that is required to provide that specific service.
Assigning indirect and annual process time —An annual time estimate is gathered from staff for
those indirect or support processes in which they are involved. Some of these costs are assigned to
the direct cost of a service on an allocated basis. Some might not be assigned at all. For example, in
the case of planning fees, the costs associated with advanced planning have been identified but not
allocated to the fees. Advanced planning has its own fee category, consistent with the current fee
structure.
Calculating fully loaded hourly rates and the cost of service — Once the total time for each direct
and indirect service is estimated, the cost of service is calculated by using the fully loaded hourly
rates for each staff member or position that is involved with the service. The fully loaded hourly
rate for each employee is based on the employee's salary and benefit costs plus a share of non -
personnel and City overhead costs divided by the employee's available work hours (i.e. 2,080 hours
minus all leave hours). Thus, the direct and indirect cost by activity also includes departmental and
citywide overhead as well as non -labor costs. For this study, fiscal 2012-2013 budget expenses were
used in all of the calculations.
• Gathering activity or volume data — A critical element in the analysis is the number of times a given
service is provided on an annual basis. This is critical data for three reasons:
It allows a calculated projection of current revenue based on current prices. This is compared
with actual revenue to see if there is a close match as the data should match.
• It allows for a calculated projection of revenue at full cost. This is compared to actual
expenditures to see if there is a close match as the data should match.
• It allows for a calculation of total hours consumed. Hours consumed must closely match actual
hours available.
Capital Accounting Partners
City of Vernon, California January
2014
If any of the three calculations do not approximate actual numbers, then time estimates and/or volume
data need to be re-evaluated. These are critical quality checks for costing accuracy.
Step 3: Calculating the full cost of services —This third step calculates the full cost of service for each
direct service in a department. In the previous step, the cost of service was calculated for each direct
and indirect service. In this step, the cost layers are brought together to establish the full cost of service
for a specific direct service, program, or activity. As previously mentioned the cost of each direct service
is calculated. To determine the full cost of service, the cost of indirect services is allocated to each direct
service. The indirect services costs are allocated to each direct service based on each direct services
proportion of labor spent processing each permit and application. By summing the direct and allocated
indirect costs and multiplying that by the activity data, a total cost of service is calculated for both an
individual service and the operating unit as a whole.
The following figure illustrates an example of these calculations. This same process was used for
planning fees, land development/environmental fees, building fees, and police fees.
Hypothetical Illustration of Calculating the Cost of a Single Fee (service)
Signing Programs (Five or More Signal
Community
Development
Director
Planning
Manager
Associate
Planner
Executive
Assistant
Totals
Pre -submittal meeting
0.5
0.5
1
Land Use Application Intake
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.75
Application ReHew
1
6.5
7.5
Development ReHew Committee (DRC)
0.5
2
2.5
Prepare for decision
0.5
1.25
5
1
7.75
Public hearing
0.33
0.33
2
0.33
2.99
Plan Check of
acce ted plans —post entitlement
1.25
0.5
1.75
Tdt�aLTim4 "�Positimf
0.83
7 - 3i83
17.50'
`.,Ts !21118
:,,24.24-
Calculated Full Loaded Hourly Rate
203.67
183.96
162.38
128.66
Total Direct Cost by Position
169
705
2,667
268
3,808
Total support or indirect costs assigned
$ 574
7o(a1CdabAssignb ',1.' -
$> .' 4-382',
Step 4: Set cost recovery policy— Once the full cost of service is calculated for each direct service in a
department, the cost of service for that direct service is then compared to the revenue generated by the
fee charged for the service. This cost recovery analysis identifies the cost recovery level for that direct
service. Depending on City policies and other considerations, the level of cost recovery is a decision
that should be made for each type or group of direct services. For example, the City might want to
recover the full cost for building related permits, but might only want to recover 80% for planning
permits.
Step 5: Set fees
Based on any new, existing, or revised cost recovery policies, the recommended fees can be established.
The recommended fees will be established based on City staff recommendations and Council discussion
in the future. The fee analyses in this report are based on full cost recovery.
Capital Accounting Partners
City of Vernon, California
2014
SUMMARY OF RESULTS
SUMMARY OF RESULTS
January
In general, our results show significant opportunity for additional cost recovery. Given that this is the
first formal review of fees in many years, we would expect this. If the City were to determine that full
cost recovery across all fees is in its best Interest, it could expect an additional $2.0 million in revenue
from user fees. However, full cost may not be in the best interest of the City. The demand for full cost
recovery must be balanced with the awareness that sometimes, compliance is of greater value than cost
recovery. The standard example for this is an inspection for a new hot water tank. A new tank may cost
$300 at a home hardware store. An inspection may also cost $250 (for illustrative purposes only). If the
City were to charge the full cost of the inspection ($250) few people would ever request a permit for a
new hot water heater. But it is well within the best interest of the City to have hot water heaters
inspected. Therefore, for this service, most municipal agencies charge a nominal fee because the value
of the inspection outweighs the value of full cost recovery.
SUMMARY COST ANALYSIS
Our analysis shows that in total, the City's total cost for providing user fee related services is
approximately $3.58 million. Our projection of current revenue from these fees is $1.5 million. The City
is, therefore, collecting 43% of its costs for providing these services. The following chart outlines the
annual cost of fee generating activities and compares this cost with the current level of cost recovery.
The difference is what is available to the City of it determine to charge full cost on each of user fees.
Di,, i p I io, ., Work U ri it
Building & Planning
P .j
$
, t d A,,,, uo I
898,494
CUrrent Annual AnilL1,11
1 $ 718,762
SLirplus or Additional
($179,732) $
Available Cost Percentage
1791732
of
80%
Engineering
$
185,273
$ 53,438
($131,835) $
131,935
29%
Fire Prevention
$
694,527
$ 56,090
($638,438) $
638,438
8%
Enviornmental Control
$
1,492,407
$ 629,015
($863,392) $
863,392
42%
Police
5
317,060
$ 89,901
($227,159) $
227,159
26%
Totals
$
3,587,761.2
$ 1,547,205.8
($2,040,555) $
2.040,555
43%
CALCULATING PRODUCTIVE HOURLY RATES
As part of the study, the City desired a calculation of productive hourly rates for all staff. Our
recommended approach to the calculation of productive hourly rates is to first determine how these
rates will be used. In discussions with staff, and based on our experience, we determined that there are
three broad uses for these rates:
1. To have a rate that might be used in the, sometimes rare instance, where general staff may
need to charge their time to a project. Examples of this might include staff from finance or
human resources.
Capital Accounting Partners
City of Vernon, California
2014
January
2. To have a rate for police and fire staff when there is a need to charge their time to a specific
request. The objective is not to fully recover every possible cent but to use a rate so that the City
can recover basic salary & benefit costs.
3. To have fully loaded rates, that fully reflect the full cost to the City for staff. The staff involved is
charging out their time on a regular basis and full cost recovery is critical to the revenues of the
City. Examples would include staff from Building, Planning, and Engineering where the fees for
services are intended to recover the full and complete cost to the City.
For those staff that falls into category #1 and #2 above we calculated rates that will recover:
• All salary;
• All benefits; and
• A prorated share of City overhead.
A critical element in calculating productive hourly rates is the number of productive hours. In reality,
productive hours is highly variable and dependent upon length of service with the City, bargaining units,
individual agreements with the City, continuing education requirements to maintain certifications, etc.
For most cities calculating these rates where full cost recovery is not vital they use a standard number of
productive hours —1650 is the most standard. The reduction in time from the standard 2080 hours of
annual work time to 1650 is enough to capture:
• Vacation time;
• Sick leave;
• Paid holidays; and
• Routine (daily) breaks.
However, for those rates where 100% full cost recovery is vital (#3 above) we recommend calculating
productive rates on an individual basis or an average if there are multiple people with the same position
(utility man IV for example). For these staff the number of productive hours is typically in the range of
1400-1600. The reduction in hours for these staff should always recover the value of:
• Vacation;
• Paid holidays;
• Sick leave;
• Routine (daily breaks);
• Routine staff meetings; and
• Training time for maintaining skills and certification requirements.
In addition, these rates must also recover the cost of at least two work activities such as:
• Departmental management & administration; and
• Customer service.
For groups such as Building and Engineering, these costs, especially customer service, can be significant.
The results of this analysis follow.
Capital Accounting Partners
City of Vernon, California
2014
•Staff Position
Inspector/Plan Checker
Calculated
Hourly Rate
$165
Sr. Electrical Inspector
$121
Mechanical & Plumbing Inspector
$111
Administrative Assistant
$69
Planning Assistant
$108
Blended Rate for Building
$131
Blended Rate for Building Clerical
Public Works and Water Superintendent
$88
$145
Engineering Associate
$113
Foreman
$119
Project Engineer
$129
Utilityman 1
$104
Utilityman 2
$88
Utilityman 3
$85
Utilityman 4
$65
Blended Rate for Engineering
$106
Blended Rate for Engineering Clerical
$83
COMPARISON REVIEW
January
As part of this analysis, a survey was conducted of comparative fees and projects. To increase value staff
identified individual services (fees) and individual development projects that provide a reasonable basis
of comparison. The combination of the two should provide the Council with an opportunity to see
where the City's fees are in relation to its neighbors. We also caution the reader about these
comparisons. Many communities do not routinely update their fees, and when they do, it might not be
based on a thorough analysis of cost. This means the data that follows is the City's cost compared to
another community's price. In addition, communities have different policies regarding user fees. Some
desire to subsidize their fees while others want to charge full cost.
In addition, comparing fees across multiple jurisdictions is extremely difficult. Service levels can vary
dramatically from one community to the next. Service descriptions can be very different. Multiple
services will be included in one fee for one community but be separated in another community.
Therefore, comparing one service that is provided by the City of Vernon with the same service for a
neighboring city can be challenging —at best. Thus, we urge caution. We advise looking at trends. Do the
trends show high fees, low fees, or fees that are within a reasonable range?
The selection of benchmark municipalities was made in conjunction with staff. The selection criteria
were primarily municipalities that the City of Vernon routinely uses for benchmark purposes.
Capital Accounting Partners
City of Vernon, California
2014
The following municipalities were selected:
• The City of Commerce
• The City of Santa Fe Springs
• City of Downey
• The City of Los Angeles
• The City of Pasadena
• The City of Long Beach
• The County of Los Angeles
January
Capital Accounting Partners 10
�
§
}
■
u
LU
z
\
m
■
k�
\
\
m !
a
?
a
j
!
\ 2
\
f
!
.
: .
. .
.
.
.
§
)d
f!
\
�
ti
�
)f
�
k
ui
;!
c�
§0
u
8k
$
§�
i
\
\
$
Le
i
tA
Z
O
tA
a
a
2
O
V
W
W
LL
V
Z
E
W
W
Z
V
Z
W
N
'o
m
E
� Y
m o
O >
E Qu
m m
m m L
r W Y
am+ N U
m C
E m
N
C J
m d C
E u O
� Y
> CIO Y
C v
L N
w u
m o a
o
J d �
u E `
a v
m O
Etx
N U Y
J
C u in
v m c
u m o
C L in
N O C1
>o _ E
u
N
N V; W v
m L _N
WL Y U
N m O W
E
O 04
m Y
N
O Y L
t E E t
E c a w
o m o
o w .�
c
C10 Y' Y t
C Y m Y
m m E 3 L �
a o c c
3 c E =
o E c
a v
c L m
t E v
t m Y C
J
L W W C
�Y lt9
N V N m
� w m
a m UI C
r O E w
H oil >
N
l
N
C
m
m
bO
C
C
J
0
a
Y
m
u
7
O
C
Vrvl
n
N
W
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
m
O�
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
ry
m
n
v
m
a
W
N
A
O
N
O
N
N
N
N
N
O
Q
N
N
C
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
M
N�
N
1D
O
S
N
N
O
P
O
O
m
P
pN
o
g
$
¢
m
u
V
U
V
EE
yby
E
E
E
M
d
A
E
E
E
2
°
N
N
'o
n
o
v
a
E
a
Q
mom
W
O
0
a
P
N
0
2-
d
00
C U
J N
O
W
❑
c
1
V m
U
N
a
U
w
2
n
E
N pp
w c
w
LL
y
u
w
m
ry
�
LL
J
W
N
O
Q O
U
U
n
U
U
U
� N �
" U
a �l
N P N
Y
N p
= E E
O
a
H
�L
m
N
mCL
N
J ry
O q u
O Y_
E
N E
E E
G
U
w
{ww
N a
U.
J N N
O
a
N Ip
P
w�
W
C✓ n
n
CN
� d
Y
W
m
O
V
O
C N
E
Y
O
W
w
C
C Y
C
N W Q
UO L O
in p
a m n
p y L
LL
c � x
w E o
O N O
G d N
F.
LL
O O
O
O
O
0 0
ut O
0
of
0
C
0�,
v
City of Vernon, California
2013
December
0aCity of Vernon User Fee Report
OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS
We note that the City relies on time & material fee structure for much of its cost recovery. This means
that accurately calculating these rates is critically important to the City's revenues. We have observed
that many California governments charge fees based on this model. We also observe that most fail to
recover the full cost of services. Some of the reasons for this are:
• Hourly rates do not adequately account for vacation time, sick leave, paid holiday leave, daily
breaks, staff training, and routine staff meetings.
• Personnel time tracking systems are either inadequate or so complex that tracking time
accurately is a significant challenge.
• Jurisdictions do not require staff to track 100% of their time. The result is that project related
time is often missed.
• We also note that the City has not been recovering its full cost for many services. Much of the
loss in revenue has been the absence of an indirect cost allocation plan. We have been able to
include these costs in our calculations.
Our observation is that no single reason for under recovering costs is evident and that a multiple of
reasons are the cause.
RECOMMENDATIONS - POLICY DEVELOPMENT
The scope of this project included recommending strategies to maintain and update fee schedules.
Our first recommendation is to establish policies governing the recovery of cost from fees. These
policies should include:
• What costs should be recovered. These costs can include:
• Direct costs;
• Indirect activity costs such as customer service at the public counter;
• Department overhead costs; and
• City-wide indirect costs.
We recommend that municipal councils set cost recovery targets for those departments and
divisions that generate substantial revenues from fees. For example, many cities set a goal that
development "should pay for its self'. Our recommendation is that this should be defined for each
department. For example, many cities want Building and Safety to pay for itself. However, there are
often services within this work unit where full cost recovery is of less importance than compliance or
innovation. The new technologies and code requirements for "green" building are prime examples
of this. Therefore, we recommend the Council define what costs should be recovered for each work
unit.
14
\1 City of Vernon User Fee Report
Once the cost recovery levels are established, the City has a number of different options for designing
fees that will meet cost recovery objectives. Some of these options are:
1. The City might simply increase existing fees so that in total, all fees will recover the targeted
amount.
2. The City might also review each service and bring some to full cost, and others to something less
than full cost so that in total, they generate the targeted cost recovery rate.
Our recommendation is that each service be brought to full cost unless there is a compelling reason not
to do so, (such as compliance). We find that those agencies that seek to recover full cost also have the
highest levels of customer service. The reason for this is that the cities simply have the resources to
provide a greater level of service.
Other considerations in fee -setting beside the analytical cost recovery objectives include key questions
such as:
• Is it feasible to set fees to the full cost recovery level?
• Will increasing fees result in compliance or public safety problems?
• Do adjustments in fees adversely affect other City goals?
• Are there other opportunities or changes that might bring costs into better balance with revenues?
ADJUSTING THE FEE SCHEDULE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATION ON ADJUSTING FEE SCHEDULES
We recommend annual adjustments to fees wherever possible. We also recommend a complete review
of costs for fee services every three to five years. With the annual update of fees we recommend using a
simple CPI type increase that is attached to the City's labor cost. For example, if the labor cost for the
City goes up by 2% then adjust each fee by 2%. This is the simplest and most common method of
adjusting fees annually. It is our observation that the regulatory requirements change enough within a
three to five year time frame that a comprehensive review of costs is then warranted.
MISSING OR UNFORESEEN FEES
We recommend structuring master fee schedules to include unexpected or seldom required services
where the cost should be recovered. An example may include the ability to charge for City Attorney time
when they use City resources working on a specific project that primarily benefits a single citizen or
organization. Therefore, would we suggest language in the master fee schedule that may appear as
follows:
Fees for services that do not appear in the master fee schedule but are considered cost recoverable will
be charged out at the fully loaded hourly rate of the position that is providing the service.
Capital Accounting Partners, LLC 15
0aCity of Vernon User Fee Report
SECTION V: APPENDICES
BUILDING & PLANNING
ENGINEERING
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
FIRE PREVENTION
POLICE
Capital Accounting Partners, LLC 16
Appendix A: Building and Planning
m
00000000
000lnoo
�
000mvl
mom
m
o
m
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
m
w
w
m
w
N
w
w
m
n
m
Q
w
n
n
N
10
M
'1
ei
(YI
!•1
eY
w
N
eY
V
�
e'1
N
•'1
w
N
N
iA
N
N
N
O
O
O
O
O
O
Om
Q
O
O
t0
O
O
V)
O
O
O
IO
O
m
O
m
N
O
IONNwwwwww
O
'IwwONw
N
M
I�
m
wNOI�N
O
m
I�
wn
ti
N
m
w
ri
v
v
.i
o
ao
ai
w
w
m
w
N
w
l0
N
N
w
m
w
w
w
�-1
N
O
Ill
O
lO
Yl
.m-I
Imn
a
c
ao
vi
rvi
ni
vi
ec
M
rl
h
N
m
N
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
N
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
N
w
w
w
w
w
m
O
O
N
Q
O
O
00
.00
M
O
m
m
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
w
Ill
Q
eel
m
1�
M
m
Q
m
m
Q
M
m
w
w
w
lO
N
tD
N
m
N
m
N
m
w
m
w
m
w
Q
VNw`N
N
I
F
1
S
i6i
.00N
Q
0
0
0
O
N
s{
lO
Yl
N
M
N
O�
w
R
Q
O
O
O
O
O
VIwNN
O
N
V1NNww
VI
NObnnm
O
O
O
m
m
m
a
N
N
m
ID
IO
N
wNw
w
w
CS,w'
N
N
N
Ivl
N
ri
N
w
w
d:
b
w
m
N
N
w
w
w
w
V
m
N
w
w
Om
N
m
000
O
O
m
w l0
m
m
t0
m m
N
e4
0
ei
Q`
O
�-I
N
N
w
N
N
O
tl1
N
'I
N
II1
Vl
N
N
I�
M
'I
eel
N
1�
m
m
n
M
m
O
m
V
O
m
m
.gym
InmOmmo
rvam
Vf
�ti
N
H
N
N
N
N
M
O
w
N
N
w
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
w
w
N
N
N
N
N
w
N
w
H+Hd
O
m
O
O
m
0
0
N
O
ON
N
H
Vl
o
N
00
O
y
T
T
T
T
T
W
W
m
0
0
O
L N
0
O
O
0
O
Ili
Ili
V «
C
C
J yI
W
W
N
w
a
C
W
j
O
g
a
w
m
c
E
n
w
o
>
g
a
m
o
c
c>
s
o
F
E
`"
m
m
0
0
0
c
c
c
w
w
u
T>">d'L
N
g
s
o
6
6
O
`m_
z
g
F
r
m
w
0
0
a
m
`w
w ry
v E
err
E
o
'Q
a
0
e
w
w
w
C
C
c
v
00oa
o
ry
m
3
0
0
0
o
OV
v=
a h
d
w
S
C
2
C_
I^
`o
C
3 a+
W
a
a
a
m
'^
a o
0
N
c
y
c
LL
C
6
A
6
C
C
C
s
a
¢
w
w
w
O
m y
O
y
Ili
LL
LL
w
a
m
m
m
m
m
0
m
m
m
c
u
u
V�2
o
5
0
a
c
`w
y
a
aaaa
a
a
m
m
m
c
D
o
c
E
m
m
m
m.
m
i0
'u
0
0
m
a
c
c
m
y
,
vl
vl
in
In
In
3
«
in
u
u
u
u
u
c
O j
3
m
t' V
+.
vI )
H
w
E
0
m
m
0
0
0
o
V
w
c m
a
C
C
C
C
C
C
w
C
M,2
m
O
`0
o
c
3
0u
m
mmmmm
t0
m
m
m
mYw
°w
c Nc
c
v
'S
m
5
m
E
c
w
c
c
w
c
w
c
w
c
i
c
t�
c
w
4e
cy-.
-
w
.°-,
a v
:o. m
o
p
a0i
v
v
C
C
C
m
S
a
>
6t&;
0
0
Uo
(n
to
to
V'
E
V
=
5¢
o¢
m
m
0
o
rvo
mlo$m
o
In
o
o
ev
o0
o
In
lnmo
olno
0
0
N
t!1
Q
N
m
N
o
Ol
to
J1
to
N
o
ry
o
o
Vf
o
N
N
N
l0
In
Q
m
o
In
N
N
�"I
In
N
N
N
ai
vi
'^
'�"
ri
11
kd
ry
v
N
M
eel
N
N
N
M
e9
N
O
N
O
M
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
00000
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
N
vl
N
N
O
O
O
N
00
N
vl
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Q
m
C
0
vl
00
N
IO
N
�-1
eti
ri
rl
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
va0i
w
o
of
0vO1i
to
rl
m
r
vNi
m
eao
In
In
In
In
ao
vi
�
ri
a
le
ry
r
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
O
r
O
W
l0
O
M
O
O
N
O
O
O
tD
Yf
Q
O
O
'I
O
O
O
Yl
eel
'1
�-1
W
ei
O1N
r
m m
o
IDNO
ON
O
r
NNtp
IO
IONNIl1NNN
1�
M
N
N'1
�-1
N
N
O
O
lD
W
m
N
N
V
.-I
N
O
'+
•i
Mi
m
1p
M
N
Q
N
ul
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
•i
N
N
N
N
N
N
1
4
ilf
vY�
`r?
M
31Ta
:)k
O
O
O
m
vl
vl
IO
O
r
cc
N
O
O
O
Cp
M
M
O
O
•+
0
0
0
N
.i
.�
m
W
MN
N
Ill
r
N
N
Q
b
l0
N
N
Vl
N
N
N
l0
N
rl
m
O
01
N
Ip
M
M
M
N
N
M
N
M
Q
l0
�
l0
N
Q'
l0
�
l0
N
N
e'I
N
M
N
N
r'1
N
N
m
N
N
N
N
N
O
O
O
O1
m
M
O
O
m
O
O
'i
O
O
O
m
N
ei
O
O
r
o
o
o
m
m
w
N
Y
N
N
N
01
Ol
m
r
N
N
N
N
rl
„1
N
N
Vf
IO
r
N
N
."I
N
N
N
Ill
M
m
N
m
rIrNN
.i
Q
a0
WON
N
NNNNN
Q
N
rl
N
'-I
N
e-I
Vl
M
N
N
N
rl
rl
rl
N
N
N
N
N
V
t0
e'I
l0
M
e'I
Ol
N
M
M
Vl
rl
rl
N
10
M
vlmr
a
to
Q
m
Nom
m
..mrQr
�
V1
N
N
Vf
Q
M
M
N
m
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
O
m
m
N-,
O
N
N
O
OOW
oi
O
N
WONH
O
ei
O
T
J
O
O
O N
J
O
w
J
a w
S
O
C U
m
c
a
o
Ip J
C
C C
ly
G
W
YJ
O
Y
V
V �
O
O
u
o
N
c
E
E
E
vy
..
..
o
V
V
V
\
y m
c
C
Eo
'^
m
m a
C
m
C
m
C
m
w
c
In
E
3
w
S
J
r
Ju
u
Ju
o
c y
C
aO+ m
0
0
0
C
c
v
C
y
o
`o 2
c
d
w
3
w
w
w
c
E
E
E
'G
N
6
n
u
u
anr<uvy
m m
c
mu`
m
Em
m
m
mc
>
`0
m
m
Id
rvW�
`
`
00
A
o-w
�V
"
.y.>u
oao
E
E
E
m
c
w
l-
ym
O
N
it
�
N
N 3
d
C j
C d d
Q N
Q � 7
-
J — n
C N�
p �
'',�
' '.
- �
�
o
�
�
a
�
V
O
l
n O
K
U
� U
C
Q
Q
ry T
�y
V
� V �
��
� N '
O
j ® m
�. C
C �
K
U
L
LL I I
n p
O N
V C
O Q
F
C p
N
N U O
U
n Q
� � _ �'.
I � .. ii
i
A s E ',
,�, o
.I � >
E
l_
Appendix B: Engineering Fees
7'
M
W
Q
o
O O
T O
m O
O
Q
M
VI
O
Q
N
W
n
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
V1
N
O
O
O O
O I�
Y1 Q
n
co
W
W
O
N
W
m
M
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
W
b
m
ti n
OQl Q
h
ti
Onl
W
M
NNn
e�
NN"
O
O
O
O
O O
O O
O O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
W
mVIN
NNN�NNMO
n
n
w
O
W
N
NV�Q
m
IOO
n
o
N
N
N
N
N
N
V�
rl
N
Vf
N
N
QNN
N
W
n
P
M
M M
10
m
n
Q
N
ry
N
O
W
n V
T N
N
l0
N
N
m
ti~
N
NNNNNNNNNNNNV�NNNmNN
N
N
N
V�
V�
N
m
6'00
+m
6nmm'$o'o�n
v�oWm
o
„
„
n
P
M
N
N
MNNNNPPVIN„
N
m
Q 1f1
Q M
M
W
MN„p
•'I
N
ti
QN
N
V�
N
N
V�
M
N
1/�
di
d
M
o �o,
vl
m
O
O
m W
n Q
Q
O
O
O
m
Q
N
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
M
O
N
M
N
V�
N N
N Q
Q W
Q M
m
m
n
m
n
N
N
m
ti
N
N
N�
T
P
N
N
Q
N
V1
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
r1
N
V!
NNN
NN
N
yy
m
O
o .+
m
m
m
Q
m
o
Q
W
W
o
0
0
0
0
0
0
N
NNNN�NM'IN
ry
N
eQ'l
em'IQNNN
ti
NMN
V�
N
N
N
V�
m
N
NNNNNNNVY
Vf
N
N
Q
N
N
n l0
•'I N
N
n
'I
O
w
W
T
W
W
N
O
' V1
ti N
M
m
M N
m
N
M
1D
N
W
P
O
ti
N
Q'
VI
ti
l0
M
�1
O
N
N
N
N
W
W
N N
N N
N
N
N
N
N
N
VI
VI
L
L
N
=
6 6
6 6
6
1
1
d
N
N
N
V
V
O
U
U
El
G i
C
v
G v
G v
a a
a a
a a
a¢
a a
L
_
m
i-
�
m
+L
v
y
y
w
d
E
E
d
c
z
n
n
z
O�
w
o
O
O
>
L
i
1
Y
W
N
2
d
Q
E
w
a
a
d
`d
`
9
E
d
O
E
d
m
n
E
E «'
3
d
q,2
w
umi
m
.Y
'o
d
w
7
d
C
>
;
c w
c
a
w
d
>
m
d
,-dam
d 3>L
d;
a
3
`- w
E
E
E
V
E>
Z.
w
V
c
E
_m
-a
a__
«
« v�E
v
m«_
s
s
E
o
0
3
3 Z
d an
is
O
c
c
E
E :°
w
E¢
o
B
o
s1
c
c
d
E"=
E
O
u
:
d
Z
I
I
U
U
J
6
W
m
¢
U
U
U
a
U
J
W
d
M1
a'
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
o
n
o
O
ti
m
o
m
a Pn
o 0
0
o
a o
0
0
0
0
o
a
o
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
o
v,
o
o
ry
o
m
o n
o 0
0
o
a o
0
0
0
m
N
m
m
o
N
N
m
—
N
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O O
O O
O
O
O O
O
O
O
b
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N N
N N
N
N
N N
N
N
N
O
m
m
�
ry
�n
m
m
m
urvi
o
N
N
m
N
N
N
N
N
O
N
m
N
OO
N
N
T
N
OO
N
N
ON
N
N
OO
N
N
TOOM
N
N
N
N N
N N
N N
N
N
N
N
O
O
OO
Om'O
vl
h
m
VaaImOTyN1
'G
O
NN
NNNNNVOIONVNNYf�N»NON
ti
Ne1NNNNN�
n
m
N
NGG
—
N
9
�
�
4gim
�
emi
N
p'
iNwh�p��6
r
;
O
O
O
O
O
OO
O
O
O
O
O
N
O
O
T
O
T
O m
O
nmi
m V
m
vl
m
O
O
N
N
N
N
N
N N
N
N
N
N
N
N
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
m
O
m
.i
N
O
O m
N
N
Vl O
ti�
m
ei
N
N
N
NNNNNNN
O
Nmm
NNON
N
N
N
•"IN
N
N
N
N
N
V
1!1
OI
W
N
ti
m
C V
.Y
OI
m
l0
�
M
mm
°i
o
mm
�mr
m�nm
m
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N VL
N N
N
N
N N
N
N
N
N
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
g
m
m
d
N
N
N
N
s
�
s
YiaGvGaGi
a a
a a
a a
a a
0
c
A
O
a
y
L
W
C
V
d
W
O
9
d
y
6
d
C
E
d
c
«
5
E
m
2
Y
m
o
o
E
m
N3
.o
d
d
E
E
°
E�
m
N
e N
E
c
`«°
t E
Eax
u
1O
a 'm
dGd�E
m
omd
3
cw=EEEEa
E
E
E
E
a
o.
E
d
a
w
i>
aau
=o
=d
E
e
c
E
m
aEa3
d
m
E
c
e
E
o
=
o
d
>
V=
F
LLo
U
a
w`
C
v
e
w
a
c
c
S
v
m
U
Appendix C: Environmental Control
.Wn�m
n a
�m
m
mW+umi
a
in
m
m
IO
o
mN+
p
Nr
.N..
01
O�
I� O
N
W
Yl
O
O
b
T M
W
l0
N
Q
N
10
W
l0
•tl
O
T
W
OI l0
N N
r'I
N
h
VI
O
O
Q
p
Q
N
OI T
W IG
I
N
O
M
O
N�O
NIONN
NN
NN
N
N
N
M
N
�MINNN
N
N
N
N
N
I�
VI
IG
O
e'1
OI
O
O
VpI
n Q
Q
n
l0
N
Q
N
n
W
~
N
b
1N0
T
M
O
•
OMI
NW
V
O N
I�
1WD
�
eW'1
O
M
,
ti
OI
O
N
OI
M
p1
N
V
Ip
ei
Q
.ti
VI
•+
O
W
N
N N
N
N
N
N
N N
N
N
N
N
N
N N
N
N N
N
N
N N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N N
O1 OI
i;.
F„
O
G1
O
N
N
Q
W
RR
g
8
N
W
H
b
rp1
p
n
n
N
%N
MN�tipl�
N'NNyp
N
"NvQ
�
NNrS
NNN
N�NNN
NN
'IY
pN
W
qq�
P-m
"
pGy
91
ol"MI1
Nl
r4
IQ
4,!4p%
%qey
W
O
10
Q Q
01
06
r
N
n
W
W
I
N
M
nl
N
O
1�
n N
N
01
m
N
N
N
N
N
M
N
N
N
N
N
N
yy
0
pp
ID
I�
r
T n
W
p
N
y
ti
N
1�
M
n
Q
Q
OI
N
Q
N
1m0 O1
100
tmj
e1 Q W
IWII
V
M
lQ0
W
O
Q
01
C
a
m
N
N
N
N
N
W
T
1�
10 40
P
O
O
N
01
OI
p
N Q
T
O
W
III
Q
Q
W
T
01
O
III
Q
O
N
p N
N
M
M
N
eNl
M O
N `y
W
IO
OI
W T
�
NQ
W
N
m
Ol
Of
1�
W
N
�
Q
l0
m
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N N
N
N
N
N
N
N N
N
N N
N
N
N N
N
T
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N N
e9
N$
O1 O01
M
QI
VI
O
p
Q
N
01 M
Q
T
N
N
N
�"�
m
N
a
`o
a
L
L
L L
L
6
2
tj
6
p
>>>
'•.
c w
`a
`u
`w
`w
`w d
i
`
`
`
w o
J
d
d
d
6
d 6
6
1
6
6
d
d
d
6
6 U
d
d
6
6
a
0
c
�
C
y
m
v
E
co
o
A
v
n
o
2
3
Q
m
e
o
a
=
9
s
a
—
a
o
c
t
u
i
s"
>>
y•g
.�—'.a
o
a
n
a—_
°c° c=
19
o
a
o
a a
w
w
w
w
w
°L13W333
W
u'uLLuuddWW
Wf
F-
Fff33dWWz
3
3
3W3
W
d
R
m
n
a
Q
o
n
n
�
N O
rl M
10
N
O
T
N
10
N
N
O
N
m
T
N
10
O
N
01
N
Q
l0
M
N
N_N_
V�
NN
M
�
N
NNN
N
VIN
N
n
O m
O
N
m
O
10
N
n
O
O
N
O
O
O
O
T
Q
IO N
OI Vl
O
n
�
�
10
OI
ema
M
N
n
M
v1
N
V1
N
n
eN'I
O
N
m
n
O
Q
O
m
M
N
N
NN
N
N
N
NQN
N
N
N
N
NN
N
N
M N
n
N
l0
10
N
O1
m
n
1D
O
M
�
N
o M
ry N
�
m
o
N
m
10
m
"'I
m
i/f
m
Q
vl
M
1D
m
m
o
m
ti
o
O
m
N 10
N
Q
Q
n
N
N
IV1
1�
N
T
N
e'1
m
V1
.-I
Vf
N
Q
NNNNNN
N
NVY
N
NN
N
V�NNNNNNopN
N
N
N
NN
1n
~
~
pN
ppN�mNpNNVI
O
Nm
eQ1
Q m
M
O
e1
N
YNl
01
ql
N
N
m
n n
N
n
Q
N
�5dq
6
G
pp3pyy
O:'g
13
D
O
Y,%�C
A'
CY
4.
4':
ryPIvyy
ppp
IXNI
W4'N
wn
iff
if!
Y/,fi
4F
'I(�
i?
N
fA
m
n
o
mno
n
to
Q
In
omo
mo
mm
Q
o
M
� m
to
r1
o
N
to
N
�
oN
to
N
m
IO
m
Of
.n
O
m
N
m
M
N
Q
N
to Q
N n
ti
Q
N
M
m
M
H
V l
N
N
H
N H
N
N
N
N
in
V�
N
N
N
n
m IO
10
n
N
T
n
0p1
D\
V
III
O
N N
Q
IO
Q
M
O�1
OI Q
O
�
ti•
n
ti
N
Q
IMO
M
N
C
N
O
ti
�
e�4
N
N
N
m N
N
N
N
N
N
V �
N
N
N
V l
N
•.I
N �y
N
N
N
N
N
N N
N
o
Q o
m
Q
m
n
Q
o
to
m
Q
o
tom
m
n
m
'
m o
n m
In
n
m
ry
Q
n
m
m
m
Iv
m
n
m
Inn
m ry
to
In
m
.I
Q
M IG
N
N
N
M
N
VI
VINNN
N
N
InNNNNNNN
N
NN
V�1M1NmNNNN
Nm
VL
OMI
YI m
Q
OI
O
M
H
Of
M
N
W
N
O
OI
T
M
a
a
a
C
m>
>
m
>
A
A
q
A
N
N
N
N
a
a
a
W
W
W
d
N
6 1
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
1
C
1
1
1
o
w
Z
Z
g
o
m
IV
O
O
N
y
I
N
V
>
9
y H
J
q
O O
C
V
m
I
a
o
?
3 �«
A
m
ooc
m
A
e N
n
>
m
c
E
cw
=
N
a
N
w
v
«
'E
3
«
_u g
E
n
o
a
o
t
c>>
-
w
y
m
o
c
O
o
o
Alni
N
n o
o
o
o
«
««
a
an
o
0
oa
-_
1O
c
t
a
>
me
«
10
q
a s
q
a
v
v
a
v
e
a
N
N
q
E 3
0
0
o 0
00o
qcI @
v
.Eova
o=
'cO
j o
«««
Z
m E
E
?
E
uu
u
as
E
c35�
c
E-
vv
.0
a«
,9
2
„„'
o>
uq
u iO
uuA�
qE
q
a0
q
O
y�
80>
9 y
333
C C
C
q
i
i
q A.O
L
a,
z�_I->
o
noLL
J
x
xxa
a
N:
4
O
2`
1�
N
N
N
M
1G
H
N
N
N
M
M
e'1
e'I
a
M
e'I
O
Ory
O
O
l0
e�4
oQ+
m
e
v
N
a
m
mroro
m
e�
vmmi
moo
N
NNN
N
V�
V�
V�NN
NV�NNNNNNNNNNNV�NNN1/�N
V�1/�
NNNNN
NNN
Nye
N
N
Vf
N
N
N_
NNNM
ITN
N_
N""
uj
NN
"'�N
`N_
NNN
NN
N
M
'�✓f
`
�k
y11�
t
..'
JI
n
n
O
m
m
Q
n
lD
l0
rm
�'1
P y
W
ti
ti
e
ti
n
N
m
f1
M
N
N
T
O
n
OI
M
m Q
R
m
•+
O1
N
N
NV�Nm
V�
N
NN�y`N
NNN
V�
MN
N
`i
P'i
n
N
n
N
n
N
n
N
m
m
m
N
no
Qom
N
O
n
a
N
n�in
N
N
b
H
rvmi
N.
N
µ
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N N
N
N
N
N
Q
m
1D
ti
m
N
oil
OI
n
N
a
N
N n
n
e'I
N
N
a
a
Q
Q
O
N
'
1D
N
e1
Q�
l0
O
N
�
OJ
N
n
T
m
1D
O m
N
ti
NN
N
N
N
NNVf
VI
V�NNNNNNNNNNNNV�VF
V)N
�M1NNN
NNN
T
N
M
e
`i
O
ti
fNll
m
6
6
N
W
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Z
w
Z
m
Z
w
Z
w
Z
w
z
u
z
w
z
a
z
a
z
a
z
u
Z
w
Z
w
Z
w
a
i0
E
2
=
c
N
A
>
J
D
L
O L
E
N
N
N
N
d
C
C
Y
V
s
C
m
o
E
r
d
w
G
o
m
D
w a
D
a
D
w
D
w
m
y
c
o
c—
00
o
E
E a
E
E
`—'
�
0
0
0
o
o
0
U '-
0
3
3
3
cm
V
1°
u
�a
—
E
o
n
3
_
w
y
—
v
t
0
w
c c
$$
m
a
E
c
m p
p
w
L
c
c
ui
c
.�o..�o.
E.�
« O«
U E
D
u
u
s
z w
z
z a
z W
U-
Q
Z
Z
Z
Z
Y
W
N
a
__
a
a rc u'
Q � � ',
L
J
`o
Q
Appendix D: Fire Prevention Fees
o
on
minmS
an
o
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
00000000
m
m
m
m
O
m
N
M
l0
1p
m
O
m
1p
N
n
n
Ol
Y1
n
M
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
o
O
o
0
0
0$
o
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
6
0
6
0
06
0
0
06
0
0
06
0
0
0
6 0
0
0
0
0
06
0
0
06
0
0
0
O
on
minmmmn
o
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
mac000QQ
m
m
m
m
m
N
m
l0
t0
m
c
O
m
tp
01
Vf
ri
tvf
rI
m
O
m
Q
N
rl
'i
O
O
m
m
m
n
n
n
n
O
O
Q
Q
O
O
iO
l0
tO
l0
m
m
m
t0
lD
tO
0
omm
mm
mmol
o
o
m
m
o
o
In
In
Inwln
ul
ul
In
In
In
o
olnn
mm
otiN
o
o
.+
.+
o
0
0
0
oonnn000
ei
Q
n
O
Q
n
O
N
N
l0
lD
lO
l0
l0
l0
10
l0
l0
l0
N
N
N
M
M
M
m
m
rl
e'1
e'1
e1
N
N
N
rl
ei
ei
O
On
m
m
O
.-I
N
M
O
O
N
N
O
O
e4
m
rI
ei
m
m
m
ey
a -I
•i
U�
1A
rI
Q
n
ed
Q
n
O
L�
N
N
N
N
N
l0
Ill
l0
1p
Ill
m
l0
l0
l0
l0
Vl
VT
1/�
N
LF
l/�
VF
Uf
Vf
Vf
�
N
N
�
Vf
Vf
Vf
Vf
Vf
N
N
Vf
L!
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
H
Vf
N
Vf
Vl
Vf
Yf
YY
Vf
N
Vf
N
l/T
i/�
N
Yf
N
VF
VY
lR
V!
lR
N
V
w
n
m
Ol
O
N
N
m
N
N
e4
l0
rl
rl
O1
m
m
rl
e-I
a -I
n
O
N
N
l0
ill
lD
�O
ill
l0
tD
lD
lD
lD
N
N
N
m
m
M
V
m
M
e'1
ci
N
N
NN�NN+R
Uf
LI
iA
�A
N
vn
1A
V�
N
N
N
�NiIi
VYNNLI
UI
R
C
O
N
W
A
G
.O.
O
C
ry
N
M
q
a
N
C
p
W
a
V
J
O
d�
v
03
.
a
Ct
C
E
w
`�'
yi
`
O
`-
a
a
LL
'
.l
m
a
c
LL
c
z
6 C
o
w
o
E'
ro
v
E
N
m
o
m
m
v
«
N
o
6
m
o
m
o'
m
a
a T-i
v
E
m
v
o
ry
'�
E
w
c
E v
a
m
w
N
E
O
J
°'
'
v
�'^mrvinm
ai
o.
C vI
o
v
Q
a
a
N
m'
�+
o0
of
o
Y
o
yo
m o
c
c
n
n
N
N
v
a
J
v
c
7
m
w
ji3
100000
2 m
v
-o
o •g
a'
o
EE—
c'�-,
c-
000000a
c
m
`
E
E
E-
E
Nr
v
G
J
O
O
VI
O
O
Vf
C
C
m
L'
Ul
O
O
%
O
>
N
Q
m
O
Ill
'i
N
Vf
ei
N
Q-
N
Q
IL m
Q
V
U
W
LL
S
S
O
6'
LL
O
m
a
i
00
.+o
:+
oo
an
000
a.za0
oomoaoo
F'Mi
coo
rl
N
O
O
ap
0a
M
Ili
N
M
m
111
l0
I�
C
O
•4
m
M
....
Z:
rl
V
N
On
no
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
o
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Can
o
O
o
o
O
o
o
O
o
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
o
O
o
O
o
O
o
O
o
0
o
O
00
coo
0
0
0
0
0
o
O
o
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
moo
00
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
0
0
oa
N
a
O
o
N
O
m
o
0
0
N
aO
m
N
N
m
m
V1
lD
I�
O
N
M
M
N
1p
01
l0
Ol
l0
O
O
O
M
N
1p
O
O
l0
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
N
O
rl
O
O
O
Ill
.
Ill
w
iR
Vl
O
O
O
"R
N
1�
O
O
N
O
O
O
O
N
0
0
0
0
1�
O
M
O
O
N
ON
ONO
0
0
0
Q
M
l0
O
O
O
O
O
OOWOOOO
of
O
M
O
O
.
Q
4[I
1p
40
w 1p
l0
I�
N
N
10
O
O
M
N
N
el
N
ei
N
•I
N
ey
m
'�'
rl
ti
rl
M
'�'
1p
lD
t
.y
W
ti
CO
H
O
O
ill
Q
N
O
O
e
an
O
O
O
O
O
O
1p
am
O
O
Q
t0
t0
l0
l0
t0
O
VF
I�
N
N
H
N
LD
N
N
O
O
ill
Vl
Uf
N
M
V
�
{
l
N
''1
N
eel
N
eel
'
M
V!
iA
eel
rl
0
i
l0
N
w
a
m
.-1
M
N
V!
N
O
O
O
00
ul
N
N
h
�
w
no
0
0
0
O
o
O
O
O
o
0
o
o
o
O
o
o
o
O
O
Man
O
H
N
N
fA
N
V�
w
lD
l0
1p
tp
I�
ill
N
lD
Vl
Ol
rl
N
ed
N
eel
N
ei
M
�-1
�
1p
l0
M
M
M
N
VF
N
N
�A
V}
N
VY
Uf
N
N
N
Vf
N
VF
V�
Uf
VF
U�
llT
VT
lh
H
H
w
�
i/T
V!
Q
E
a
a
c
�
w
E
w
E
5
d
n
a
v
u
N
o
m
o
m
w
c
a
c
Q
o
s
L
c
o
0
o
y
4
o
m
a
n
c
v
y
a
m
:
w
ai
m=
w
.o
E
'�=
c
E
E
EN
c
c
c
p
u
al
c
v
E
H
v
«
'^
v
s
v
,'�
m
a
r
v
c
'vn
Mo
v
c
o
t2
u
C>
o
E
tea`,
toE
;,EE
me
�'c2
.X
w'o
c
a7i
3$
o
y
m=
m
t
m
v
v
'o
y
v
o
m
v
v
v
v
m
a
E
rr
m
y
t
v
v
v 3
m
v
>
m
o
LL
Z
4L
4L
Imiu
'^
U
W
LL
Q
Q
U
w C
LL
i
U
c
v
7
O
O
_
O
_
w
__
n
o
_
n
O
_
0
_
O
_
O
O
O
_____
O
n
n
n
n
l0
w
o
O
O
N
n
Ol
m
A
N
of
Q
N
N
Q
0
O
a0
w
O
�
O
00
w
O
ei
Q
frl
a
�O
Y1
N
00
N
e4
O
O
O
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
0
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
00
0
0
000ao
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
b
N
O
O
O
ON
N
ei
O
o
O
w
O
�
n
n
O
n
Q
w
O
O
O
O
O
n
n
n
n
M
a0
ei
l0
ul
w
O
O
N
m
Q
N
ll
Q
O
O
rl
O
ri
C
M
O
lD
lrl
il
N
00
r
eti
e4
ei
•1
Q
CU
N
l0
V
ti
O
O
M
O
W
Q
O
O
N
O
GO
O
0
0
0
l0
O
O
40
lD
O
ap
n
O
q
O
O
M
O
N
O
O
O
N
O
a0
O
O
n
a0
a0
m
m
m
m
ao
meoQ
M
W
.
n
n
N
o
or000
M
om
M
oo
n
m
o
owm
on
n
Q
n
m
ry
m
ei
O
m
�O
a`0
om
o
m
�R
a0
o
m
a0
01
01
ut
ut
IT
N
h
'
m
Q
m
Q
m
Q
n
o0
0
om
o
o
n
Q
o
Qo
o
n
Q
o
0
o
n
n
n
n
Lf
Lf
N
e1
N
h
VY
�`
iA
N
UL
iA
Vf
Lf
IA
vR
N
v/1
rl
e1
N
of
O
in
Ol
N
T
T
M
O�
N
V1
n
O1
l0
l0
lD
l0
tD
N
N
M
Q
V}
VF
iR
V�
to
N
Vl
N
ilY
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
V�
ll�
to
V�Lf
vnNN+ANHUfM
MM
MVAN
Uf
iA
Uf
to
Ll
to
VfNVlN
a
Q
Q
Q
m
o
n
Q
Q
o
n
Q
.i
N
N
N
N
M
m
o
O
m
Ol
l0
00
O
M
�l1
W
O
M
N
N
N
N
N
Wo
0p
00
lD
lD
l0
lD
N
N
rl
Q
N
N
N
ei
�
M
Q
Q
VI
V1
O
N
ei
1A
to
to
V}
to
V�
Vf
V�
N
N
H
N
N
i/l
Vf
N
N
VF
VF
N
Lf
N
V�
Lf
1/f
1A
N
LY
.wJ
C
C
6
O
LL
Vl
O
a
E
E
.°c
.0
oo
x
0
0
C
`
m
m
,�
O
>
m
m
E
0
0
0
'^
o
`i
$
N
w
`w
O
o
o
v
`^
v
m
w
p
0
w
E
m
c
v
n
v
m
m
m
N
E
s
o:
`o
E
w
w
w
m
j
C
w
>>
m
M
Q
m
e
m.
LL
LL
LL
u
d
a
c o
c
c
c
m
E
r
E
o
o
y
o
m
y
„
�
„
0
`0
0
c
v
v
a0
mm
o
a
v�v
0
�v
m
«Y
Y
ii
3
m
u
u
u
p
!o
3
U
0
U
v
0u
E
0
0
0
u
u
u
m0
m
E
E
E `m
E
E
E E
m
c
w
m
v
m
w
E
Z
r
3
'"
m
N
m
E
c
m
m
m
01
v
H
u
0
m Nmtm0w"'v
am
ww
w
0`0
0
mEa
o
N t
m
-
a
n
�o
m
o
f
w$
o
v
E
H
m
m?
r
t
Qt:
E
ELL
E
a
o f
LL 2
LL E
LL E
LL >
LL
LL
V1
LL>
U
U
V
f
VI
F
4L
w
3
U
LL
S
E
Q
O
M
m
a
2
LL
Q
O
Q
i
Appendix E: Police Fees
n
ry
a
m
m
o
iry
O
a
o
vi
�O
b
N
01
""
n
w 00
'1
'1
'I
N
00
b
W
N
VI
Vl
N
CO
ti
O
OJ
Q
N
N
V
V
V
N
m
C
O
'I
Vl
N
W
m
W
V1
M
1�
O
N
b
d'
Vl
b
h
N
M
II1
V1
V1
V
VI
N
V
I�
b
N
M
1p
Of
N
Vf
nb
N
N
m
M
ti
O1
Ilf
O
M
O
O
O
m
O
N
b
1�
O
vl
v1
N
V1
O
VI
VF
ei
rl
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
O
eel
m
eO
tD
'1
01
N
N
1A
Ol
e9
rl
VY
e'I
1A
e4
V�
N
N
VI
!
14
i'
V
'I
N
N
N
m
M
4�
O
m
l0
Ol
N
V�
Of
N
rl
.-1
1A
N
N
OF
N
"I
h
0
coo
0
0
0
0
a
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
iA
N
V�
Vf
N
V�
Yf
Y�
N
N
V�
Yf
Yf
N
C
O
C
�
Y
�
V
01
C
6
D'
a
a
`w
4E
n
o
0
a
«
o
a>
m
ao
v
=
w
m
w
u
w
c
n
n
a
a10.
c
c
V
w
L
u
o
N
10
w
m
a
w
m
o
o
E
E
E
E
c
a
o
o
��
u
u
v
a
y
y
o
d
m
v
a
m
a
c
w
ry
N
N
y
o
m
m
m
a
�a`i
w
o
E
6
a
V
V
o
Q
V
o
0
>
W
y
LL
4Y
LL
tl
d
V
0
0 «
z_
N
L
L
L
L
a
'6_
m
d
i
UI
i
41
K
N
R'
o
2'
i
U
O
41
V
Vf
b
1�
VI
m�
> 9
O
m
N
a
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON APPROVING AND ADOPTING A GENERAL FEE
SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon engaged through Capital
Accounting Partners, and independent consulting firm, to study the
City's full costs of providing certain fee -based services; and
WHEREAS, Capital Accounting Partners determined that, in many cases,
the City's service charges were not achieving full cost recovery; and
WHEREAS, Capital Accounting Partners has recommended.certain
fee increases that will enable the City to get closer.to full cost
recovery from its customers,_ thereby reducing the burden that
fee -based services place on the general fund and the City's tax
revenues; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of a General Fee Schedule, providing a
single reference document for most fees charged by the City, will
increase transparency, improve customer service, and enable better
oversight of the City's finances; and
WHEREAS, by memorandum dated June 17, 2014, the Director of
Finance recommended the City Council adopt the General Fee Schedule
that is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by
reference (the "Recommended General Fee Schedule"; and
WHEREAS, on June 17, 2014, the City Council opened a public
hearing on the Recommended General Fee Schedule that was properly
noticed in full compliance with Government Code sections 66014, 66016
and 66018; and
WHEREAS, the City Council continued the public hearing to
July 1, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered all of the evidence in
the record before it, including the staff report, verbal and written;
and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered all of the evidence in
the record before it, including the staff report, verbal and written
comments, and Capital Accounting Partner's study.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon finds
that this action is not subject to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15273,
because CEQA does not apply to "rates, tolls, fares, and other charges
by public entities"; and that even if it were subject to CEQA, it
would be exempt pursuant to section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that
CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the
environment.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
approves and adopts the Recommended General Fee Schedule as set forth
in Exhibit A.
SECTION 4: To the extent a fee listed in the Recommended
General Fee Schedule is new or is set at a different rate that has
been previously lawfully set by the City Council in the manner
required by law, the rate listed in the Recommended General Fee
Schedule is hereby adopted by the City Council. To the extent a fee
listed in the Recommended General Fee Schedule is continuing at its
existing rate, the City Council ratifies that rate. If an existing
- 2 -
fee imposed by the City is not listed on the Recommended General Fee
Schedule, that fee is not affected by the adoption of this Resolution.
Each fee set forth in the Recommended General Fee Schedule shall
continue in effect until repealed or revised by the City Council.
SECTION 5: A. Except as stated in Section 6, or in
subsection B of this section 5, all fees adopted by this Resolution
shall go into effect on July 1, 2014.
B. The fees listed on pages 4-7 of the Recommended General
Fee Schedule (appearing under the heading "Building, Planning, and
Engineering Fees") shall go into effect August 30, 2014.
C. Until the fees implemented by this Resolution go into
effect, the City shall continue charging fees at the currently
effective level.
SECTION 6: Effective July 1, 2015, and each July 1
thereafter, all amounts listed in the Recommended General Fee Schedule
shall be adjusted based upon the changes to the consumer price index
All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Los Angeles -Orange -Riverside
County area, index base period (1982-84 = 100), by comparing March
2014, with the March of the given calendar year. For example, if the
CPI increased by 1.3% between March 2014 and March 2015, all amounts
listed in the Recommended General Fee Schedule will increase by 1.3%
effective July 1, 2015.
SECTION 7: Each of the fees adopted by this Resolution is
not a tax because at least one of the following is true: (i)the fee
does not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service
for which it is charged and that service is not available to those not
charged, (ii) the fee is a penalty imposed for violation of a
requirement of the Municipal Code or state law, (iii) the fee is a
- 3 -
charge for the use of City property, or (iv) the fee is not "imposed"
by the City as that term is used in Article XIII C of the California
Constitution.
SECTION 8: The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the
City of Vernon shall certify to the passage, approval and adoption of
this resolution, and the City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the City
of Vernon shall cause this resolution and the City Clerk's, or Deputy
City Clerk's, certification to be entered in the File of Resolutions
of the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1th day of July, 2014.
ATTEST:
City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Name:
Title: Mayor / Mayor Pro-Tem
Scott E. Porter, Deputy City Attorney
- 4 -
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, , City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk of the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. was duly passed, approved and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City
Council duly held on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, and thereafter was duly
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this day of July, 2014, at Vernon, California.
(SEAL)
City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk
- 5 -
EXHIBIT A
GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
City of Vernon
Schedule approved by City Council on June 17, 2014
CITY OF VERNON
GENERAL FEESCHEDULE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADMINISTRATIVE
BUILDING, PLANNING, AND ENGINEERING FEES
PermitFees ------------------------------------------- --------
Certificate of Occupancy Fees
Inspection and Other Fees -----
ENCROACHMENT, LICENSE & FRANCHISE FEES -------------------------------------
Permit Issuance, Permit Inspection, and Plan Check Fees -------------------------------
Reconstruction Fees for Work Completed by City Fees ---------------------------------
Franchises and License (Issuance & Annual Renewal) ----------------------------------
Encroachment Permit Faithful Performance Bond or Cash Deposit Requirements
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Food Permits----------
FoodVehicles--------
Non-Food --------------
Underground Storage
Hazardous Materials
Well Permits----------
AbovegroundPetroleum Storage Tank Facility Permit
FIRE PREVENTION FEES-------
FireInspection/Re-inspection
Fire Permit - Operational------
FirePermit - Construction ---.
Fire Protection Systems -------
Fire Alarm Systems -----------
Public Education --------------
State Mandated Fire Inspectic
Other-----------------------------
POLICE
False Security Alarms ----------------
Subpoenas and Discovery Motions
10
11
11
11
12
13
13
13
16
16
17
17
18
18
18
18
City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
COPIES OF PUBLIC RECORDSANFORMATION
Copies of identifiable Public Record
$0.15 / page
Certified copies of identifiable Public Record
$1.75 / record
SUBPOENA FEE
Safety Personnel
$275 / appearance
Miscellaneous Personnel
$150 / appearance
STAFF TIME — Special Projects Beyond Normal Course of Business
As provided for in the California Public Records Act, City's staff time spent on extraordinary or
infrequent requests that are large in scope or require development of information to satisfy such
requests will require the requestor to reimburse the City for its actual direct cost. Actual direct
cost will include the City staffs fully burdened hourly rate which includes PERS and Medicare.
Outsourced consultant and attorney fees will be at cost billed to the City. A deposit, based upon
an estimate to fulfill a request, will be collected prior to commencement.
CREDIT CARD
City's direct cost to process credit card transactions for the convenience of the credit card user
shall be collected from the credit card user as part of the transaction.
MISCELLANEOUS
Returned Checks
$20.00
OTHER
Administrative Citations
See Resolution No.
2011-195
Civil Penalties
See Resolution No.
2011-195
Page 3 of 18
City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
PERMIT FEES
Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating,
Ventilating, Cooling,
Refri eration, and Fire Prevention Permits
VALUATION
FEE
$1.00 to $2,000.00
$86.40
$2,001.00 to $5,000.00
$86.40 for the first $2,000.00 plus $4.32 for each
additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, up to and
including $5,000.00
$5,001.00 to $25,000.00
$216.00 for the first $5,000.00 plus $10.80 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$432.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $8.10 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$634.50 for the first $50,000.00 plus $5.94 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$931.50 for the first $100,000.00 plus $4.32 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 and up
$2,659.50 for the first $500,000.00 plus $3.34 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
Plan Check Fee when required, shall be equal to 65% of the Permit Fee. Plan Check
Energy Fee 25% of the Permit Fee. Permit Energy Fee 10% of the Permit Fee.
Page 4 of 18
City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
PERMIT FEES (CONT'D)
DESCRIPTION
FEE
Green Building Standards Plan Review Mandatory Provisions
$1,020.00
Green Building Standards Plan Review Tier 1 Provisions
$2,040.00
Green Building Standards Plan Review Tier 2 Provisions
$3,060.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Mandatory Provisions
$1,000.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Tier 1 Provisions
$1,975.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Tier 2 Provisions
$2,950.00
Grading Plan Review Fee First 3 sheets
$1,035.00
Grading Plan Review Fee Each Additional Sheet
$225.00
Grading Inspection Fee
$220.00
NPDES LID Plan Review
$2,157.00
NPDES LID Inspection
$942.00
Residential Solar Panel Installation
$500.00 plus $15.00 per
kilowatt for each kilowatt
above 15kW
Commercial / Industrial Solar Panel Installation
$1,000.00 plus $7.00 per
kilowatt for each kilowatt
above 50 kw to250 kW and $5
per kilowatt for each kilowatt
above 250kW
Water Efficient Landscape Plan Review and Inspection fee
$645.00
Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Application Review fee
$140.00
Sanitary Sewer Flow Study fee
$1,640.00
Green Building Standards Administration Special Revolving fee
$1.00 for every $25,000 or
ortion thereof of valuation
Penalty Fees
Work commencing prior to the issuance of a permit shall be subject to an additional fee equal to
the permit fee. Authorized by California Building Code § 109.4.)
Page 6 of 18
City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
.Win " E.i �i.t :7$<1r7.%7x1l1 ,..ti ;� .....
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FEES
AFFECTED FLOOR AREA
FEE
Inspection Fee
Less than 5,000 square feet
$300.00
5,001 to 50,000 square feet
$689.00
50,001 to 100,000 square feet
$815.00
Over 100,000 square feet
$940.00
Issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
Less than 5,000 square feet
$300.00
5,001 to 50,000 square feet
$689.00
50,001 to 100,000 square feet
$815.00
Over 100,000 square feet
$940.00
Page 6 of 18
City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
I
INSPECTION AND OTHER FEES
DESCRIPTION
FEE
Permit inspection outside of normal business hours
$190.00/hr;
(minimum charge four hours)
Minimum of $760.00
Inspections for work not requiring a permit
$131.00/hr
Re -inspection fee
$131.00/hr
Additional structural plan review required by changes, additions
$250.00/hr
or revisions to the plans submitted or determination if an
existing structure can accept additional loads
Additional non-structural plan review required by changes,
$131.00/hr
additions or revisions to the plans submitted
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Review fee
$106.00/hr
Trailer Permit
$395.00/trailer
Trailer Permit for subsequent years
$395.00
Final map, parcel map, or tentative map which contains four or
$4,350.00
less parcels or lots
Final map, parcel map, or tentative map which contains five or
$8,650.00 paid at the time of
more parcels or lots
submittal plus any County
surveyor & County Clerk
filing fees & Fish & Game
Section 711.4 fees
Conditional Use Permit
$12,950.00 plus applicant is
responsible for cost to retain a
consultant to prepare the
environmental document for
the project plus a 25%
administration fee, plus any
County Surveyor and County
Clerk filing fees & Fish &
Game Section 713 fees
Zoning Variance and Zoning Amendment
$8,625.00
Building Code Variance
$3,800.00
Release of Building Drawings
$50.00
Covenant and Lot Merger Review Fee
$730.00
Certificate of Compliance Fee
$790.00
Lot Line Adjustment Fee
$2,260.00
Grant/Easement Deed Review
$1,125.00
Zoning Verification
$215.00
Page 7 of 18
City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
^t55' if
DESCRIPTION
FEE
PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE
$125.00
PERMIT INSPECTION AND
RATE
PLAN CHECK FEES
REGULAR TIME (7:00 A.M.-
$129.000/HR.
5:30 P.M.)
OVERTIME-FRIDAY,
$190.00/HR.
SATURDAY,SUNDAY,
HOLIDAYS AND NIGHTS (4
HRS. MINIMUM)
ANNUAL PERMIT FEE FOR
$450.00
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
(NO STREET CUTS)
RECONSTRUCTION FEES
RATE
MINIMUM
FOR WORK COMPLETED
BY CITY
ALL OTHER DIRECT COSTS
TO THE CITY RESULTING
FROM THE PERMITEE'S
ACTIVITY, CALCULATED
AT ACTUAL COST PLUS 25%
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
Page 8 of 18
City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
t, 01
DESCRIPTION
ISSUANCE ANNUAL FEE
FRANCHISES AND
LICENSES (ISSUANCE &
ANNUAL RENEWAL)
RAILROAD CROSSINGS,
$25,000.00
$2,500.00
CONVEYOR BRIDGES, AND
TUNNELS ACROSS A
STREET
RAILROAD TRACKS,
$25,000.00 FOR EACH ONE-
$2,500.00 FOR EACH
PIPELINES OR CONDUITS
HALF (1/2) MILE OR
ONE-HALF (1/2) MILE
ALONG A STREET
PORTION THEREOF
OR PORTION
THEREOF
FOR PIPELINES OR
$12,500.00
$1,250.00
CONDUITS ACROSS A
STREET OR A METERING
MANHOLE IN THE STREET
FOR BUILDING FOOTINGS
$5,000.00
$500.00
AND APPENDAGES,
TRAFFIC SENSORS, SIGNS,
MONITORING WELLS AND
ARCHITECTURAL
PROJECTIONS
The fee for any encroachment not specifically listed in the table shall be the same fee for
the most similar structure listed in the table as determined by the City.
Page 9 of 18
City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
�tt12
r�
{s�411
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND OR
CASH DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS
The amount of an encroachment permit cash deposit, certified or cashier's check, surety bond, or
letter of credit shall be determined by multiplying the quantity of asphalt paving, concrete
paving, sidewalk, concrete curb, monuments and trench excavations proposed to be removed,
disturbed or opened by the rate shown in the table below, the sum of the totals shall establish the
minimum amount of the bond or deposit, except that in no case shall the faithful total security be
less than $5,000. Authorized by Vernon Municipal Code § 22.47.
TYPE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED
RATE
ASPHALT PAVEMENT
$17.75/SQ. FT.
CONCRETE PAVEMENT AND DRIVEWAY
$19.75/SQ. FT.
CONCRETE SIDEWALK
$10.25/SQ. FT.
CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER
$52.50/LIN. FT.
TRENCH EXCAVATIONS
$7,500.00/EACH OPEN
EXCAVATION
MONUMENT REPLACEMENT
$3,000.00/MONUMENT
Page 10 of 18
City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
�@ �}. ✓y11 Y" Y � ( E �
�,. ,4�v�n�95.:NGt0.1n dss'{L r.�T.�.{pY.i(if
/ 1 �
�4. �5,Y�/', >'"r}�.J,�.�¢t! .A.CL,�`'P'�t.,+^1S
4 4f�itQ�ls�fl ��S+i ,+ik�
T�iw�':�l��;x!rL°IR. $�.iiJi +i�E'•A.?n:
PERMIT TYPE
FEES
FOOD PERMITS:
CATERER (1625) - ANNUAL
$283
CATERER (1625) - DAILY
$94
COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURAL OPERATION (1677)
$161
COMMISSARY (1650)
$577
FOOD PROCESSING 1655 : <= 2,000 SQ. FT.
$405
ESTABLISHMENT (1656): > 2,000 SQ.FT.
$843
FOOD VENDING MACHINE BUSINESS 1644)
$33/ MACHINE
FOOD WAREHOUSE 1647
$324
RESTAURANT (1622-1623): 0-30 SEATS
$324
RESTAURANT (1622-1623): 31 SEATS & OVER
$642
RETAIL FOOD MARKET (1611)
$314
RETAIL FOOD PRODUCTION ESTABLISHMENT (1615)
$314
TEMPORARY EVENT ORGANIZER 1660)
$235
TEMPORARY FOOD FACILITY 1670)
$91
FOOD VEHICLES:
MOBILE FOOD FACILITY (1638 Fruit & Veg)
$175
A. WHOLE PRODUCE (RFVV) (1636 Packaged food)
$175
MOBILE FOOD PREP UNIT (HOT TRUCK) (1635) -
ANNUAL
$430
MOBILE FOOD PREP UNIT (HOT TRUCK) (1635) - DAILY
$145
WHOLESALE FOOD VEHICLE 1637
$95
RETAIL FOOD VEHICLE (COLD TRUCK) (1634)
$95
Page 11 of 18
City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
7 "�X`�� � �� �k¢p �i g R
N+���,,,20T,
"1FW S.S?PENX% ���lY.£'i •/!' �1� �:2 3 �Vf+ � 4y,t�}l �. rl,{5��5.3.��q
E� , j
sy rvrvrv... �ey' � )p�4y�7���*�,1+i�.�.�{' �u}�z r
`il'��b"h�
PERMIT TYPE
FEES
NON-FOOD:
GARMENT MANUFACTURING 3130)
$308
LAUNDRY FACILITY
(N/A IF FACILITY IS NOT A VERNON BUSINESS) 7822)
$244
LAUNDRY VEHICLE (7823)
$95 PER VEHICLE
WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY 7437)
$357
WASTE TRANSFER STATION (7444)
$244
WASTE COLLECTION BUSINESS 7422)
$1,193
WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLE 7423)
$207
WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLE YARD (7442)
$260
RENDERING PLANT BUSINESS (7456)
$423
RENDERING PLANT VEHICLE (7462)
$207
WASTE DISPOSAL SITE (7433)
$244
WATER SUPPLY UTILITY (7611)
$8 / SERVICE
CONNECTION
LIQUID WASTE PUMPING BUSINESS (7241)
$207
LIQUID WASTE PUMPING VEHICLE (7244)
$181
OFFAL BUSINESS (7424)
$207
OFFAL VEHICLE (7425)
$181
Page 12 of 18
City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
,ziY 1 H 1��+,
PERMIT TYPE
FEES
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS:
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK FACILITY 4110)
$975 / FACILITY
ANNUAL TANK OPERATING PERMIT 4100)
$637 / TANK
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:
APPLICATION FEE
$255
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PERMIT
CLASS A (4201)
$380
CLASS B (4202)
$429
CLASS C (4203)
$1,590
CERTIFICATE OF CLOSURE LETTER 4252)
$268
Hazardous Material Closure:
Small
$244
Medium
$488
Large
$732
Ex -large
$976
WELL PERMITS:
DRILLING A WATER WELL (7368)
$505
DESTROYING OR CONVERTING AN EXISTING WATER
WELL (7369)
$505
DRILLING A MONITORING WELL < 50 FT. (7365)
$455
REPAIRING / MODIFYING A WELL (7371)
$372
ABOVEGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK
FACILITY PERMIT
Category 4001 - > 1320 gallons and < 10,000 gallons
$210
Category 4002 - >_ 10,000 gallons and < 100,000 gallons
$420
Category 4003 - >_ 100,000 gallons and < 1,000,000 gallons
$800
Category 4004 - > 1,000,000 gallon
$1,600
GENERAL PLAN CHECK
1-5 sheets 1
$426
6-10 sheets
$792
11-25 sheets
$1,036
Additional sheets
$181
Page 13 of 18
City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
4 a c w Vti t a
12
FIRE PREVENTION FEE
Annual Business Fire Inspection (based on building size)
0 to 5,000 s . ft.
$217
5001 to 9,999 s . ft.
$248
10,000 to 24,999 s . ft.
$279
25,000 to 50,000 s . ft.
$310
50,001 to 99,999 s . ft.
$341
100,000 to 249,999 s . ft.
$372
250,000 s . ft. and greater
1 $403
Annual Business Fire Re -Ins ection* after 2"d re -inspection)
15 re -inspection
$0
2 Id re -inspection and additional inspections beyond
$322 ea.
Fire Department Permit (Required Operational Permits)
• Aerosol Products
• Combustible dust operations
• Combustible fiber storage
• Explosives (fireworks only)
• Flammable & combustible liquids
• Hazardous materials
• High -piled storage
• Miscellaneous combustible storage
$107.00/hr.
• Ovens — industrial baking & drying
• Repair garages
• Special events (assemblies >50 people)
• Spraying and dipping
• Tents & temporary membrane structures (>400 sq. ft.)
• Waste handling
• Woodworking plants
Page 14 of 18
City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
Y i �'.
IRE $ �A.:�fl ���✓Jd a3 > ILK f���
A ➢..b a<...N� u})�..4„
77 h yy
k.. �bv15.14 d{i t��t%. 'libF ..� nf.
FIRE PREVENTION
(CONVD
FEE
Fire Department Permit (Required Construction Permits)
Construction permits include:
• Automatic fire -extinguishing systems
• Battery Systems
• Compressed gases
• Cryogenic fluids
• Emergency responder radio coverage system
• Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment
• Fire pumps and related equipment
• Flammable and combustible liquids
• Hazardous materials
• Industrial ovens
• LP -gas
• Private fire hydrants
• Solar photovoltaic power systems
• Spraying or dipping
• Standpipe systems
• Temporary membrane Structures and tents
VALUATION
$1.00 to $2,000.00
$157.60
$157.60 for the first $2,000.00 plus $7.88 for each
$2,001.00 to $5,000.00
additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, up to and
including $5,000.00
$394.00 for the first $5,000.00 plus $19.70 for each
$5,001.00 to $25,000.00
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and
including $25,000.00
$788.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $14.78 for
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $50,000.00
$1157.50 for the first $50,000.00 plus $10.84 for
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $100,000.00
$1699.50 for the first $100,000.00 plus $7.88 for
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 and UP
$4851.50 for the first $500,000.00 plus $6.11 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
Plan Check Fee when required, shall be equal to 65% of the Permit Fee. The minimum Plan
Check Fee for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Hydraulic Calculations shall be $250.00.
Page 15 of 18
City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
FIRE PREVENTION (CONT'D) FEE
Constructions permit inspection outside of normal business hours
minimum charge four hours at a rate of $160.50 per hr.)
$642.00
Inspections for work not requiring a permit
$107.00/hr.
Construction and operational permit re -inspection fee
$107.00/hr.
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to
the plans submitted
$107.00/hr.
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to
the plans submitted to the outside fire consultant
$99.00/hr.
Penalty Fees - Work commencing prior to the issuance of a construction permit shall be subject
to an additional fee equal to the construction permit fee. See California Building Code § 109.4)
Fire Protection Systems
Back flush - Five yearsprinkler system testing (per system) $150
Fire Alarm Systems
Fire alarm registration initial
$54
Fire alarm registration (annual)
$27
False Security Alarm no charge for the first within a fiscal ear
2nd false security alarm with emergency response
$624
3rd false security alarm with emergency response
$749
4th false security alarm with emergency response
$874
5th false security alarm with emergency response
$999
6th false security alarm with emergency response, and each additional
security alarm thereafter
$1,124
Public Education
Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) (supplies)
$0
CPR training (supplies)
$100 per person
Evacuation planning & drill
$0
Fire extinguisher training — Max. 30 students
$50/ea. session
Page 16 of 18
City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
FIRE PREVENTION (CONT'D) FEE
State Mandated Fire Inspections
A artments and schools
$161
Other Fees
After-hours fire inspection (based on 4 hour minimum)
$696
Apparatus and crew charge (hourly) — Per CAL OES State Fire
Program
$200 hr.
Fire code appeals (not refundable)
$239
Film Permit
$214
Inspection charge (special events)
$107
Standby service (4 hour minimum per man hour)
$98
Page 17 of 18
City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
t.1r`., o-, t i ..iui�-, .t !. L,� .; a, ba, .�.3 . ,ti&1,, g/�tti ..2. ,'�t„ ��,;rf3t ,i`"r r..;. ! �aa;i S� �, ,�:'i'..' x�A•
General:
Fees
Vehicle release fee - standard
$40.00
Vehicle release fee - driving under the influence
$115.00
Fee to release complete copy of arrest reports, traffic accident reports,
incident reports
$20.00
Fee to release complete copy of arrest reports, traffic accident reports,
and incident reports (certified)
$25.00
Fee to release certified traffic citation
$1.75
Repossession fee for vehicles repossessed in Vernon (Government
Code 41612)
$15.00
VIN verification fee
$35.00
Citation sign -off fee
$35.00
DUI Emergency Response
City's cost
False Security Alarms: (no charge for the first 3 within
a fiscal year)
4th false security alarm
$134.00
5th false security alarm
$165.00
6th false security alarm
$196.00
7th false security alarm, and each additional security alarm thereafter
$227.00
Subpoenas and Discovery Motions:
$195.00
Basic Police background investigation
$15.00
Video tape copy (blank tape provided by requester) (VHS)
$15.00
Video tape copy (blank tape provided by requester) (digital)
$15.00
Page 18 of 18
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
City of Vernon
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
(323)583-8811
The City Council of the City of Vernon will conduct four (4) public hearings, which you may
attend.
PLACE: Vernon City Hall
City Council Chambers
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
DATE & Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.
TIME: (or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard)
SUBJECTS: Consider Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2014-2015:
1) Proposed City -Wide Budget
2) Gann Governmental Appropriation Limit
3) General Fee Schedule for Services Provided by City
4) Adjustments to Retail Electric Rates
REQUEST: All parties are invited to be present and to submit statements orally or in
writing before or during the applicable public hearing(s).
REVIEW OF Subject documents are available for inspection by the public at
THE FILE: Vernon City Hall, City Clerk Department, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon,
California 90058, Monday thru Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on
the City's website at: hgp://www.citvofvcmon.org(governmendpublic-
meetimWeity-council .
PROPOSED Staff plans to recommend that the Vernon City Council determine that
CEQA the proposals will not have a significant effect on the environment and are
FINDING: exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
If you desire to challenge the actions taken by the City Council or any portion thereof in
court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the
applicable hearings described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of
Vernon during, or before, the hearing.
Each of the hearings may be continued or adjourned or cancelled and rescheduled to a
stated time and place without further official public notice of the hearings.
Dated:
a Ba a, epu k
This space is for the County Clerk's Filing Stamp
The Only All Hispanic Owned Chain of Bilingual Newspapers
111 S. Avenue 59, Los Angeles, CA 90042-4211
Ph 323,341-7970 • Fax 323.341-7976 • www.egpnews.com
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
(2015.5 C.C.P.)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident
of the County aforementioned; I am over the age
of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested
in the above -entitled matter. I am the principal
clerk of the printer of
EASTERN GROUP PUBLICATIONS'
EASTSIDE SUN, MEXICAN AMERICAN SUN
NORTHEAST SUN, BELL GARDENS SUN
VERNON SUN, COMMERCE COMET
CITY TERRACE COMET, MONTEBELLO COMET
MONTEREY PARK COMET
E.L.A. BROOKLYN BELVEDERE COMET
AND WYVERNWOOD CHRONICLE
newspapers of general circulation, printed
and published THURSDAYS in the County of
Los Angeles, and which newspaper has been
adjudicated a newspaper of general circulation by
the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles,
State of California, under the
date of JUNE 21, 1966,
CASE NUMBER 884861;
that the notice, of which the annexed is a printed
copy (set in type not smaller than nonpareil), has
been published in each regular and entire issue
of said newspaper and not in any supplement
thereof on the following dates, to -wit:
JUNE 05&12,
all in the year 2014.
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that
the foregoing is true and correct.
Dated at LOS ANGELES, California,
this 121hday of JUNE, 2014.
CITY OF VERNON
Proof of Publication of
City of Vernon
Notice of Public Hearinas
Consider Adoation of the Fiscal Year 2014-
2015 - 1) Proposed City -Wide Budget: 2) Gann
Governmental Aaaroprie#iDr—Limit: 3j-Ge-neral
Fee Schedule for Services Provided by City:
and 4) Adjustments to Retail Electric Rates
Signature