Resolution No. 2017-017RESOLUTION NO. 2017-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON APPROVING AND ADOPTING A GENERAL FEE
SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2015, the City Council of the City of
Vernon adopted Resolution No. 2015-44 approving and adopting an
amended and restated General Fee Schedule; and
WHEREAS, by memorandum dated May 2, 2017, the Director of
Finance has recommended the City Council adopt a General Fee Schedule
for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 (the "General Fee Schedule) to incorporate
labor and benefit adjustments necessary to maintain the March 2014
adopted recovery percentages; and
WHEREAS, the General Fee Schedule will provide additional
financial resources through the charging of the appropriate rates
based upon current labor and benefits rates, and will diminish the
shortfall that exists through undercharging that it taking place; and
WHEREAS, on May 2, 2017, the City Council opened a public
hearing on the recommended General Fee Schedule that was properly
noticed in full compliance with Government Code section 66018; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to approve the General Fee
Schedule for fiscal year 2017-2018.
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) pursuant to Guidelines section 15273, because CEQA
does not apply to the establishment, modification, structuring,
restructuring, or approval of rates, tolls, fares, and other charges
by public entities for the purpose of meeting operating expenses and
financial needs, 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
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
approves and adopts the General Fee Schedule for fiscal year 2017-
2018, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 4: All resolutions or parts of resolutions,
specifically Resolution No. 2015-44, not consistent with or in
conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed.
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SECTION 5: 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 2nd day of May, 2017.
Name. Melissa ' A . Ybarra
Title: Mayor
ST:
M ria E. kala
City Clerk /
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ZayJn)h"Moussa, Senior Deputy City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria E . Ayala, City Clerk of the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. 2017-17, 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, May 2, 2017, and thereafter was duly
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this 8'r' day of May, 2017, at Vernon, California.
(SEAL)
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M ria E . i4ala
City Clerk / n�Zut City
EXHIBIT A
GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
City of Vernon
Schedule approved by City Council on May 2, 2017
CITY OF VERNON
GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADMINISTRATIVEFEES------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
BUILDING, PLANNING, AND ENGINEERING FEES------------------------------------------------------------ 4
PermitFees---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Certificate of Occupancy Fees---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Inspectionand 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 FEES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
FoodPermits ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
FoodVehicles-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
Non-Food-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
Underground Storage Tanks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13
Hazardous Materials---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
WellPermits-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Facility Permit---------------------------------------------------------13
FIREPREVENTION FEES-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
Fire Inspection/Re-inspection----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
Fire Permit - Operational ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
FirePermit - 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
City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
COPIES OF PUBLIC RECORDS/INFORMATION
Copies of identifiable Public Record
$0.20 / page
Certified copies of identifiable Public Record
$2.25 / record
SUBPOENA FEE
Safety Personnel
$345 / appearance
Miscellaneous Personnel
$193 / 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
$26.00
OTHER
Administrative Citations
See Resolution No.
2011-195
Civil Penalties
See Resolution No.
2011-195
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
BUILDING, PLANNING, AND ENGINEERING FEES
PERMIT FEES
Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating,
Ventilating, Cooling,
Refrigeration, and Fire Prevention Permits
VALUATION
FEE
$1.00 to $2,000.00
$111.00
$2,001.00 to $5,000.00
$111.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $5.55 for each
additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, up to and
including $5,000.00
$5,001.00 to $25,000.00
$277.00 for the first $5,000.00 plus $13.87 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$555.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.40 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$815.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.63 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$1,196 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.55 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 and up
$3,415 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.29 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.
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
BUILDING, PLANNING, AND ENGINEERING
FEES
PERMIT FEES (CONT'D)
DESCRIPTION
FEE
Green Building Standards Plan Review Mandatory Provisions
$1,310.00
Green Building Standards Plan Review Tier 1 Provisions
$2,619.00
Green Building Standards Plan Review Tier 2 Provisions
$3,929.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Mandatory Provisions
$1,284.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Tier 1 Provisions
$2,536.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Tier 2 Provisions
$3,788.00
Grading Plan Review Fee (First 3 sheets)
$1,329.00
Grading Plan Review Fee Each Additional Sheet
$289.00
Grading Inspection Fee
$282.00
NPDES LID Plan Review
$2,770.00
NPDES LID Inspection
$1,210.00
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
$828.00
Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Application Review fee
$180.00
Sanitary Sewer Flow Study fee
$2,106.00
Green Building Standards Administration Special Revolving fee
$1.00 for every $25,000 or
portion 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.)
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
BUILDING, PLANNING, AND ENGINEERING FEES
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FEES
AFFECTED FLOOR AREA
FEE
Inspection Fee
Less than 5,000 square feet
$385.00
5,001 to 50,000 square feet
$885.00
50,001 to 100,000 square feet
$1,046.00
Over 100,000 square feet
$1,207.00
Issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
Less than 5,000 square feet
$385.00
5,001 to 50,000 square feet
$885.00
50,001 to 100,000 square feet
$1,046.00
Over 100,000 square feet
$1,207.00
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
BUILDING, PLANNING, AND ENGINEERING FEES
INSPECTION AND OTHER FEES
DESCRIPTION
FEE
Permit inspection outside of normal business hours
$244.00/hr;
(minimum charge four hours)
Minimum of $976.00
Inspections for work not requiring a permit
$168.00/hr
Re -inspection fee
$168.00/hr
Additional structural plan review required by changes, additions
$321.00/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,
$168.00/hr
additions or revisions to the plans submitted
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Review fee
$136.00/hr
Trailer Permit
$507.00/trailer
Trailer Permit for subsequent years
$507.00
Final map, parcel map, or tentative map which contains four or
$5,585.00
less parcels or lots
Final map, parcel map, or tentative map which contains five or
$11,107.00 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
$16,628.00 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
$11,075.00
Building Code Variance
$4,879.00
Release of Building Drawings
$64.00
Covenant and Lot Merger Review Fee
$937.00
Certificate of Compliance Fee
$1,014.00
Lot Line Adjustment Fee
$2,902.00
Grant/Easement Deed Review
$1,445.00
Zoning Verification
$276.00
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
ENCROACHMENT, LICENSE & FRANCHISE FEES
DESCRIPTION
FEE
PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE
$161.00
PERMIT INSPECTION AND
RATE
PLAN CHECK FEES
REGULAR TIME (7:00 A.M.-
$166.00/HR.
5:30 P.M.)
OVERTIME-FRIDAY,
$244.00/HR.
SATURDAY, SUNDAY,
HOLIDAYS AND NIGHTS (4
HRS. MINIMUM)
ANNUAL PERMIT FEE FOR
$578.00
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
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
ENCROACHMENT, LICENSE & FRANCHISE FEES
DESCRIPTION
ISSUANCE
ANNUAL FEE
FRANCHISES AND
LICENSES (ISSUANCE &
ANNUAL RENEWAL)
RAILROAD CROSSINGS,
$25,000.00
$3,210.00
CONVEYOR BRIDGES, AND
TUNNELS ACROSS A
STREET
RAILROAD TRACKS,
$25,000.00 FOR EACH ONE-
$3,210.00 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
$1,605.00
CONDUITS ACROSS A
STREET OR A METERING
MANHOLE IN THE STREET
FOR BUILDING FOOTINGS
$5,000.00
$642.00
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.
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
ENCROACHMENT, LICENSE & FRANCHISE FEES
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
$22.75/SQ. FT.
CONCRETE PAVEMENT AND DRIVEWAY
$25.50/SQ. FT.
CONCRETE SIDEWALK
$13.25/SQ. FT.
CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER
$67.50/LIN. FT.
TRENCH EXCAVATIONS
$9,630.00/EACH OPEN
EXCAVATION
MONUMENT REPLACEMENT
$3,852.00/MONUMENT
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FEES
PERMIT TYPE
FEES
FOOD PERMITS:
CATERER (1625) - ANNUAL
$363
CATERER (1625) - DAILY
$121
COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURAL OPERATION (1677)
$207
COMMISSARY (1650)
$741
FOOD PROCESSING (1655): < = 2,000 SQ. FT.
$520
ESTABLISHMENT (1656): > 2,000 SQ.FT.
$1,082
FOOD VENDING MACHINE BUSINESS (1644)
$42/ MACHINE
FOOD WAREHOUSE (1647)
$416
RESTAURANT (1622-1623): 0-30 SEATS
$416
RESTAURANT (1622-1623): 31 SEATS & OVER
$824
RETAIL FOOD MARKET (1611)
$403
RETAIL FOOD PRODUCTION ESTABLISHMENT (1615)
$403
TEMPORARY EVENT ORGANIZER (1660)
$302
TEMPORARY FOOD FACILITY (1670)
$117
FOOD VEHICLES:
MOBILE FOOD FACILITY (1638 Fruit & Veg)
$225
A. WHOLE PRODUCE (RFVV) (1636 Packaged food)
$225
MOBILE FOOD PREP UNIT (HOT TRUCK) (1635) -
ANNUAL
$552
MOBILE FOOD PREP UNIT (HOT TRUCK) (1635) - DAILY
$186
WHOLESALE FOOD VEHICLE (1637)
$122
RETAIL FOOD VEHICLE (COLD TRUCK) (1634)
$122
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FEES
PERMIT TYPE
FEES
NON-FOOD:
GARMENT MANUFACTURING (3130)
$395
LAUNDRY FACILITY
(N/A IF FACILITY IS NOT A VERNON BUSINESS) (7822)
$313
LAUNDRY VEHICLE (7823)
$122 PER VEHICLE
WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY (7437)
$446
WASTE TRANSFER STATION (7444)
$313
WASTE COLLECTION BUSINESS (7422)
$1,532
WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLE (7423)
$266
WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLE YARD (7442)
$334
RENDERING PLANT BUSINESS (7456)
$543
RENDERING PLANT VEHICLE 7462)
$266
WASTE DISPOSAL SITE (7433)
$313
WATER SUPPLY UTILITY (7611)
$10 / SERVICE
CONNECTION
LIQUID WASTE PUMPING BUSINESS (7241)
$266
LIQUID WASTE PUMPING VEHICLE (7244)
$232
OFFAL BUSINESS 7424)
$266
OFFAL VEHICLE 7425)
$232
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FEES
PERMIT TYPE
FEES
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS:
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK FACILITY (4110)
$1,252 / FACILITY
ANNUAL TANK OPERATING PERMIT (4100)
$818 / TANK
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:
APPLICATION FEE
$327
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PERMIT
CLASS A (4201)
$488
CLASS B (4202)
$551
CLASS C (4203)
$2,042
CERTIFICATE OF CLOSURE LETTER (4252)
$344
Hazardous Material Closure:
Small
$313
Medium
$627
Large
$940
Ex -large
$976 1,253
WELL PERMITS:
DRILLING A WATER WELL (7368)
$648
DESTROYING OR CONVERTING AN EXISTING WATER
WELL (7369)
$648
DRILLING A MONITORING WELL < 50 FT. (7365)
$584
REPAIRING / MODIFYING A WELL (7371)
$478
ABOVEGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK
FACILITY PERMIT
Category 4001 - > 1320 gallons and < 10,000 gallons
$270
Category 4002 - > 10,000 gallons and < 100,000 gallons
$539
Category 4003 - > 100,000 gallons and < 1,000,000 gallons
$1,027
Category 4004 - > 1,000,000 gallon
$2,054
GENERAL PLAN CHECK
1-5 sheets
$547
6-10 sheets
$1,017
11-25 sheets
$1,330
Additional sheets
$232
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
FIRE FEES
FIRE PREVENTION
FEE
Annual Business Fire Inspection (based on building size)
0 to 5,000 sq. ft.
$272
5001 to 9,999 sq. ft.
$311
10,000 to 24,999 sq. ft.
$350
25,000 to 50,000 sq. ft.
$388
50,001 to 99,999 sq. ft.
$427
100,000 to 249,999 sq. ft.
$466
250,000 sq. ft. and greater
$505
Annual Business Fire Re -Ins ection* after 2°d re -inspection)
15` re -inspection
$0
2 nd re -inspection and additional inspections beyond
$403 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
$134.00/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
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
FIRE FEES
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
$197.50
$197.50 for the first $2,000.00 plus $9.87 for each
$2,001.00 to $5,000.00
additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, up to and
including $5,000.00
$494.00 for the first $5,000.00 plus $24.68 for each
$5,001.00 to $25,000.00
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and
including $25,000.00
$987.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $18.52 for
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $50,000.00
$1,450.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $13.58 for
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $100,000.00
$2,129.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $9.87 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
$6,079 for the first $500,000.00 plus $7.66 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 $313.00.
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
FIRE FEES
FIRE PREVENTION (CONT'D)
FEE
Constructions permit inspection outside of normal business hours
(minimum charge four hours at a rate of $201.00 per hr.)
$804.00
Inspections for work not requiring a permit
$134.00/hr.
Construction and operational permit re -inspection fee
$134.00/hr.
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to
the plans submitted
$134.00/hr.
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to
the plans submitted to the outside fire consultant
$124.00/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 year sprinkler system testing (per system)
$188
Fire Alarm Systems
Fire alarm registration (initial)
$68
Fire alarm registration (annual)
$34
False Alarm (no charge for the first two within a fiscal ear)
3rd false alarm with emergency response
$938
4th false alarm with emergency response
$1,095
5th false alarm with emergency response
$1,252
6th false alarm with emergency response, and each additional alarm
thereafter
$1,408
Public Education
Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) (supplies)
$0
CPR training (supplies)
$125 per person
Evacuation planning & drill
$0
Fire extinguisher training — Max. 30 students
$63/ea. session
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
FIRE FEES
FIRE PREVENTION (CONT'D)
FEE
State Mandated Fire Inspections
Apartments and schools
$202
Other Fees
After-hours fire inspection (based on 4 hour minimum)
$872
Apparatus and crew charge (hourly) — Per CAL OES State Fire
Program
$251 hr.
Fire code appeals (not refundable)
$299
Film Permit
$268
Inspection charge (special events)
$134
Standby service (4 hour minimum per man hour)
$123
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
POLICE FEES
General:
Fees
Vehicle release fee - standard
$50.00
Vehicle release fee - driving under the influence
$144.00
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)
$31.00
Fee to release certified traffic citation
$2.00
Repossession fee for vehicles repossessed in Vernon (Government
Code 41612)
$15.00
VIN verification fee
$44.00
Citation sign -off fee
$44.00
DUI Emergency Response
City's cost
False Security Alarms: (no charge for the first 3 within
a fiscal year)
4th false security alarm
$168.00
5th false security alarm
$207.00
6th false security alarm
$246.00
7th false security alarm, and each additional security alarm thereafter
$284.00
Subpoena Witness Attendance Fee (GC 68097.2)
$275.00
Subpoena and Discovery Motion Processing
$15.00
Basic Police background investigation
$19.00
Video tape copy (blank tape provided by requester) (VHS)
$19.00
Video tape copy (blank tape provided by requester) (digital)
$19.00
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STAFF REPORT
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE STAFF REPORT Glf- LI-2I- `1
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
DATE: May 2, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: William Fox, Director of Finance
RE: A Resolution Approving and Adopting a General Fee Schedule for Fiscal
Year 2017-2018
Recommendation
A. Find that the approval of the resolution is not subject to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines section 15273, because CEQA does not
apply to the establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval of rates,
tolls, fares, and other charges by public entities for the purpose of meeting operating
expenses and financial needs, 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; and
B. Conduct a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2017-18 General Fee Schedule; and
C. Adopt the resolution for the General Fee Schedule for the Fiscal Year 2017-18. The
implementation of the General Fee Schedule will incorporate labor and benefit
adjustments necessary to maintain the March 2014 adopted recovery percentages. In
addition, staff will administratively update labor and benefit changes each year and adjust
any State of California mandated rates where changes have been authorized. City
Council will be informed as part of the annual budget process of the required rate
adjustments and whether they should be implemented. Finally, at a minimum of once
every five years, rates should be re-evaluated through the use of an independent
consultant.
Backy-round
In February 2013, the City initiated a Request for Proposal (RFP) to develop a cost allocation
plan with fully -burdened staff hourly rates, and update the City's General Fee schedule. In
addition, the consultant's assignment was to identify any potential additional service fee
opportunities by examining surrounding cities to determine if there are gaps where additional
fees should be implemented. There were four consulting firms that responded to the RFP. After
an evaluation of the proposal responses and interviews of the consulting firms the contract was
awarded to Capital Accounting Partners.
The objective for the study was to ensure that the City is fully accounting for all of its costs and
recovering agreed upon revenues to reimburse the City for its expenses incurred when fees are
charged for services rendered. The scope of the study is detailed below.
Elements of the Consultant Study
• Review the City's current fee schedules
• Interview key City staff from indirect and direct service departments
• Calculate the total cost of fee generating services
• Calculate productive hourly rates for all staff
• Analyze cost recovery levels for fee generating services
• Develop costing models that reflect the most updated organizational structure
• Review the results with staff
• Survey other cities to benchmark fees
• Develop a fee schedule that incorporates the services that the City provides
• Provide recommendations or methodologies on how to adjust fees annually
Upon completion of the consulting engagement, City Council received a copy of the final report.
There was also a briefing presentation at the March 18, 2014 City Council Meeting. Key items
discussed included how to implement new rates; the need to update rates on an annual basis in
order to avoid undercharging for services being provided; and to perform a periodic consultant
update review of rates every three to five years to validate their ongoing applicability and to
make adjustments, where required.
The consultant's report provided a baseline of the City's total costs for performing services
where fees for services rendered are charged. The City is allowed to recover 100% of such costs
incurred on fee based services. It should be noted that the City is not allowed to make a profit,
but may be reimbursed for all costs incurred when performing a fee based service. At the City
Administrator's direction, a determination was made to charge less than the full cost of providing
fee based services. In the aggregate, the recovery rate at the time the study was performed was
65%. This decision was based upon discussion with the applicable Department Head,
benchmarking, and stakeholders input. However, since no annual adjustments have been made
for the last three years the recovery rate has gone from 65% to 51 % for a 14% decrease. This
means the additional amounts not collected through user fee rates become a greater drain on the
General Fund resources than previously recovered.
Results of the Original Fee Study
The consultant used the recommended City Management cost recovery percentages and applied
it to the expected fiscal year 2014 projected activity. This analysis resulted in net additional
amount of costs recovered through rates projected to be $1,004,483 or 76% additional recovery.
The study is summarized on the following page.
Results of the Original Fee Study
Service
Projected
Projected
Proposed
Total Proposed
Annual
Percentage
Provided
Annual Cost
Cost
Additional
Cost Recovery
City Subsidy
of Full Cost
Recovery
Cost Recovery
Recover
Building,
$1,083,767
$ 726,755
$ 283,456
$ 1,010,211
($ 73,556)
93%
Planning, and
Engineering
Fire
694,527
56,000
478,669
534,669
(159,858)
77%
Prevention
Environmental
1,492,407
407,915
293,160
701,075
(791,232)
47%
Control
Police
317,060
1 128,940
(50,802)
78,138
(238,922)
25%
Totals
$3,587,761
$1,319,610
$ 1,004,483
$ 2,324,093
( 1,263,568)
65%
Results for Fiscal Years 2015 — 2017
In examining the financial results of the City subsequent to the 2014 study, an updated fees
summary for fiscal years 2015-2017 has been developed. Fiscal years 2015 and 2016 are based
upon actual results along with 2017 forecasted results based upon eight months of recorded
amounts projected for the final four months of the fiscal year to provide comparative
information. It is important to note that the fees for services activity are dependent upon the
volume of customers requiring City services. In times of strong economic growth, the level of
activity will exceed the City's budget forecasts, whereas in a weak economy, the level of activity
will fall short of the City budget forecasts.
2015 -2017 Budget Comparison of Fees for Services
Fiscal
Year
Budgeted
Revenues
Collected from
Customers
Actual
Recovery From
Customers
Budget
Variance
%
Variance
2015
$2,792,343
$3,014,729
$222,386
7.4
2016
$2,626,566
$3,407,541
$780,975
22.9
2017
$2,758,381
$2,733,982
$ (24,399)
(0.9)
Totals
$8,177,290
$9,156,252
$978,952
1 10.7
Impact of Not Adjusting Service Fee Rates
As part of City Council's adoption of the July 1, 2014 General Fee Schedule, the consultant
recommended a CPI type increase that is attached to the City's labor cost. For example, if labor
cost for the City goes up by 2%, then an adjustment for the labor portion of the underlying fee
will be increased by 2%. This approach ensures that there is not erosion in cost recovery for
services performed on the previously adopted recovery percentages. Absent making an annual
Consumer Price Index (CPI) type adjustment, the fees charged to customers become out of date
and do not reflect the actual costs that should be charged. The consultant recommended an
annual CPI type adjustment approach which has become a standard practice in city governments
so that costs are appropriately charged to customers for services provided. This minimizes the
subsidization of any specific services benefiting a specific customer.
The annual CPI type adjustment to labor cost approach is administrative in nature and
automatically ensures there is a proper matching of revenues and costs for the services provided
so that an undercharging or overcharging condition will not occur, to the extent the recovery
percentages were previously adopted. While the City Council adopted the proposed fee
increases in March 2014, they deferred taking action on the CPI type labor adjustment and
agreed to examine fees charged for services at a future date.
Since the implementation of the new fee schedule, City labor and benefit costs (excluding other
post -employment benefits - OPEB costs) have gone up each of the last three years and are
eroding the cost recovery from 65% to 51%. These increased labor and benefit costs have not
been incorporated into the fees for services rates charged under the General Fee Schedule. To
address this issue and to recover the previously adopted percentages of cost recovery, a one-time
catch up needs to be made of 25.3% on Public Safety labor & benefits costs and 28.4% on
General Employees labor and benefits costs. The labor cost increases relate to Cost of Livin
Adjustments (COLA), salary step increases, longevity pay, and the implementation of the 75`
percentile compensation salary schedule for eligible employees. The benefits cost increase
related to the CalPERS pension fund rate increases have not been incorporated into the fees now
being charged. It should be recognized that the increase in CalPERS rates is beyond the City's
control. The CalPERS rates are dictated by the performance of the CalPERS investment
portfolio and investment decisions that are made. In recent years, the CalPERS rates have
continued to rise as a result of lagging investment performance and changes in actuarial
assumptions since people are living longer due to being more health conscious and medical
advancements. The table below reflects the additional percentages of labor and benefit costs that
will be applied in order to bring the rates in line with the previously established recovery
percentages as adopted by City Council in the 2014 Fee Schedule. The total required labor and
benefits increases for Public Safety activity is 25.3% and General Employees is 28.4% resulting
from impacts over the three years of 2015 — 2017.
% of Labor & Benefit Costs Not Included In Current Fees for Services
Public Safety
Public Safety
Public
General
General
General
% of Labor
% of CalPERS
Safety
Employees
Employees
Employees
Fiscal Year
Cost Not
Cost Not
Total % of
% of Labor
% of
Total % of
Included in
Included in
Costs Not
Cost Not
CalPERS
Costs Not
Rates
Rates
Included in
Included in
Cost Not
Included in
Rates
Rates
Included in
Rates
Rates
2014-2015
1.3
4.0
5.3
9.3
2.1
11.4
2015-2016
6.4
5.5
11.9
6.1
4.7
10.8
2016-2017
4.5
3.6
8.1
5.6
0.6
6.2
Totals
12.2
13.1
25.3
21.0
7.4
28.4
In order to understand the impact of the increased employee costs as it applies to charging fees
for services the table below shows the 2017 projected fees to be collected and then applies the
2014 City Council approved recovery percentages to arrive at the 2014 Cost of providing
service. Additionally, the 2017 Calculated Recovery % has been developed and compared to the
2014 Council Adopted Recovery %. The end result reflects that there is an overall deficiency of
14% resulting from increased employee costs that have not been incorporated in the rates
charged for services provided.
Summary of Deficiency in Recovery % of Fees Charged For Services
Service
2017
2014 Council
2014
2017 Costs
2017
Current
Provided
Projected
Adopted
Cost of
Including
Calculated
Deficiency
Fees
Recovery %
Providing
Labor/Benefit
Recovery
in Recovery
Collected
Service
Increases
%
%
Building,
$1,111,353
93%
$1,195,033
$1,529,604
73%
20%
Planning, and
Engineering
Fire Prevention
454,675
77%
590,487
738,109
62%
15%
Environmental
1,043,313
47%
2,219,815
2,841,363
37%
10%
Control
Police
124,641
1 56%
222,573
1 278,217
1 45%
11%
Totals
2,733,982
1 65%
4,227,878
1 5,387,292
1 51%
14%
Currently the City is recovering on an overall 51 % of its costs when charging for services which
are 14% less than the 2014 Council Adopted Recovery of 65%. In order to adjust the recovery
percentage to the 2014 adopted percentage levels, the City Council's approval is required. The
City Council's strategic goal of maintaining fiscal responsibility and stability will also 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 at a level it
so chooses to meet that end. Additionally, it is recommended that at a minimum once every five
years, an updated cost allocation study and fee study is conducted by an independent consulting
firm. It should be noted that the City has five published fees that are subject to the State
Government Code recovery rate limitations. Each of these rates is in compliance with the State
recovery amounts. Three of the fees are in the Public Works Department and two are in the
Police Department.
Noticing Requirements
Pursuant to Government Code sections 66018, notice of the hearing of the Fiscal Year 2017-18
General Fee Schedule was published in the Vernon Sun. The recommended General Fee
Schedule was also made available on the City's website and at the Office of the City Clerk on
April 24, 2017. A notice of the hearing was mailed to parties requesting mailed notification,
consistent with the procedures stated in Government Code 66016.
Conclusion
The adoption of the fiscal year 2017-18 General Fee Schedule following the 2014 adopted
recovery percentages and State mandated rates where applicable; will provide additional
financial resources through the charging of the appropriate rates based upon current labor and
benefits rates; and will diminish the shortfall that exists through undercharging that it taking
place. In addition, the annual CPI type labor adjustment will avoid large catchup rate increases
in the future. Finally, the performance of an updated cost allocation and fee study once every
five years will ensure that rates are being developed and charged in accordance with City
Council's direction. Keeping pace as costs change is an important element in developing a
balance budget and fiscal responsibility.
Attachments
1. Resolution Approving and Adopting a General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2017-2018
2. Redlined General Fee Schedule
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 one (1) Public Hearing, which you may
attend.
PLACE: Vernon City Hall
City Council Chambers
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
DATE & Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 7:30 AM
TIME: (or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard)
SUBJECT: Consider Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2017-2018:
1.) General Fee Schedule for Services Provided by the City
REQUEST: All invited parties are invited to be present and to submit statements orally
or in writing before or during the meeting.
REVIEW OF Subject documents are available for inspection by the public at
THE FILE: the 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:
http://www.cityofvemon.org/govemment/public-meetings
PROPOSED Staff plans to recommend that the Vernon City Council determine that
CEQA the proposal will not have a significant effect on the environment and is
FINDING: exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The
conditions imposed on the conditional use permit are designed to protect
the environment, public health, safety and general welfare.
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 hearing
described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Vernon at, or prior
to, the meeting.
The hearing may be continued or adjourned or cancelled and rescheduled to a stated time
and place without further notice of the public hearing.
Dated: 4/ 19/2017
Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk
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GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
City of Vernon
Schedule approved by City Council on June' --ice'- Way 2, 2017
CITY OF VERNON
GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
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 FEES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I I
FoodPermits ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I I
FoodVehicles-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I I
Non -Food ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Underground Storage Tanks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13
HazardousMaterials---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
WellPermits ----------------------------------------------------
Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Facility Permit
FIRE PREVENTION FEES ----------
Fire Inspection/Re-inspection ---
Fire Permit - Operational---------
FirePermit - Construction -------
Fire Protection Systems ----------
Fire Alarm Systems ---------------
Public Education -------------------
State Mandated Fire Inspections
Other---------------------------------
POLICE FEES
13
13
14
14
14
15
16
16
16
17
17
18
General-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
FalseSecurity Alarms -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
Subpoenas and Discovery Motions---------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
COPIES OF PUBLIC RECORDS/INFORMATION
Copies of identifiable Public Record
$8.4-5-0.20 / page
Certified copies of identifiable Public Record
$4-752.25 / record
SUBPOENA FEE
Safety Personnel
$275�345 / appearance
Miscellaneous Personnel
$-1-50-193 / 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
$20.0026.00
OTHER
Administrative Citations
See Resolution No.
2011-195
Civil Penalties
See Resolution No.
2011-195
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BUILDING, PLANNING, AND ENGINEERING FEES
PERMIT FEES
Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating,
Ventilating, Cooling,
Refrigeration, and Fire Prevention Permits
VALUATION
FEE
$1.00 to $2,000.00
$86:48111.00
$2,001.00 to $5,000.00
$86.40111.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus
$4-.3-25.55 for each additional $100.00 or fraction
thereof, up to and including $5,000.00
$5,001.00 to $25,000.00
$ .0-0277.00 for the first $5,000.00 plus
$10.8013.87 for each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof, up to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$432:80555.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus
$84-010.40 for each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof, up to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$634.50815.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus
$5 947.63 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction
thereof, up to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$934-.591,196 for the first $100,000.00 plus
$4-.3-25.55 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction
thereof, up to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 and up
$503,415 for the first $500,000.00 plus
$3.344.29 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.
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BUILDING, PLANNING, AND ENGINEERING
FEES
PERMIT FEES (CONT'D)
DESCRIPTION
FEE
Green Building Standards Plan Review Mandatory Provisions
$001,310.00
Green Building Standards Plan Review Tier 1 Provisions
$040-002,619.00
Green Building Standards Plan Review Tier 2 Provisions
$3,060.003,929.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Mandatory Provisions
$001,284.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Tier 1 Provisions
$1,975.002,536.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Tier 2 Provisions
$2,950.003,788.00
Grading Plan Review Fee (First 3 sheets)
$1,035.001,329.00
Grading Plan Review Fee Each Additional Sheet
$22-5-.80289.00
Grading Inspection Fee
$22-4.W282.00
NPDES LID Plan Review
$2,157.002,770.00
NPDES LID Inspection
$942.001,210.00
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-.00828.00
Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Application Review fee
$4-40-00180.00
Sanitary Sewer Flow Study fee
$1,640 002,106.00
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.)
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
BUILDING, PLANNING, AND ENGINEERING FEES
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FEES
AFFECTED FLOOR AREA
FEE
Inspection Fee
Less than 5,000 square feet
$340-.09385.00
5,001 to 50,000 square feet
$689-.09885.00
50,001 to 100,000 square feet
$815.091,046.00
Over 100,000 square feet
$940.001,207.00
Issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
Less than 5,000 square feet
$309:00385.00
5,001 to 50,000 square feet
$689:90885.00
50,001 to 100,000 square feet
$&1-5-.991,046.00
Over 100,000 square feet
$940.091,207.00
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BUILDING, PLANNING, AND ENGINEERING FEES
INSPECTION AND OTHER FEES
DESCRIPTION
FEE
Permit inspection outside of normal business hours
$190.00244.00/hr;
(minimum charge four hours)
Minimum of $760:00976.00
Inspections for work not requiring a permit
$434-.00168.00/hr
Re -inspection fee
$131.00168.00/hr
Additional structural plan review required by changes, additions
$2-59.00321.00/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,
$131.50168.00/hr
additions or revisions to the plans submitted
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Review fee
$106.00136.00/hr
Trailer Permit
$395-00-507.00/trailer
Trailer Permit for subsequent years
$395.00507.00
Final map, parcel map, or tentative map which contains four or
$4,350.005,585.00
less parcels or lots
Final map, parcel map, or tentative map which contains five or
$8,650.0011,107.00 paid at
more parcels or lots
the time of submittal plus any
County surveyor & County
Clerk filing fees & Fish &
Game Section 711.4 fees
Conditional Use Permit
$"�0016,628.00 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
$8,625.0011,075.00
Building Code Variance
$3,800.004,879.00
Release of Building Drawings
$50.0064.00
Covenant and Lot Merger Review Fee
$730.00937.00
Certificate of Compliance Fee
$790.001,014.00
Lot Line Adjustment Fee
$002,902.00
Grant/Easement Deed Review
$','�01,445.00
Zoning Verification
j $215.00276.00
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
ENCROACHMENT, LICENSE & FRANCHISE FEES
DESCRIPTION
FEE
PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE
$42&.4)0161.00
PERMIT INSPECTION AND
RATE
PLAN CHECK FEES
REGULAR TIME (7:00 A.M.-
$129.000166.00/HR.
5:30 P.M.)
OVERTIME-FRIDAY,
$190.00244.00/HR.
SATURDAY, SUNDAY,
HOLIDAYS AND NIGHTS (4
HRS. MINIMUM)
ANNUAL PERMIT FEE FOR
$450.00578.00
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
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
ENCROACHMENT, LICENSE & FRANCHISE FEES
DESCRIPTION
ISSUANCE
ANNUAL FEE
FRANCHISES AND
LICENSES (ISSUANCE &
ANNUAL RENEWAL)
RAILROAD CROSSINGS,
$25,000.00
$2500.003,210.00
CONVEYOR BRIDGES, AND
TUNNELS ACROSS A
STREET
RAILROAD TRACKS,
$25,000.00 FOR EACH ONE-
$2,500.003.210.00 FOR
PIPELINES OR CONDUITS
HALF (1/2) MILE OR
EACH ONE-HALF (1/2)
ALONG A STREET
PORTION THEREOF
MILE OR PORTION
THEREOF
FOR PIPELINES OR
$12,500.00
$1,250.001,605.00
CONDUITS ACROSS A
STREET OR A METERING
MANHOLE IN THE STREET
FOR BUILDING FOOTINGS
$5,000.00
$500.00642.00
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.
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
ENCROACHMENT, LICENSE & FRANCHISE FEES
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
$4-7-.�22.75/SQ. FT.
CONCRETE PAVEMENT AND DRIVEWAY
$4-9-.�25.50/SQ. FT.
CONCRETE SIDEWALK
$19.2513.25/SQ. FT.
CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER
$52.50 7.50/LIN. FT.
TRENCH EXCAVATIONS
$7500.009,630.00/EACH OPEN
EXCAVATION
MONUMENT REPLACEMENT
$3,000.003,852.00/MONUMENT
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FEES
PERMIT TYPE
FEES
FOOD PERMITS:
CATERER (1625) - ANNUAL
$28-3-363
CATERER (1625) - DAILY
$94-121
COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURAL OPERATION (1677)
$4,64-207
COMMISSARY (1650)
$-57-7-741
FOOD PROCESSING (1655): < = 2,000 SQ. FT.
$405520
ESTABLISHMENT (1656): > 2,000 SQ.FT.
$8431,082
FOOD VENDING MACHINE BUSINESS (1644)
$3342/ MACHINE
FOOD WAREHOUSE (1647)
$-324-416
RESTAURANT (1622-1623): 0-30 SEATS
$324416
RESTAURANT (1622-1623): 31 SEATS & OVER
$642824
RETAIL FOOD MARKET (1611)
$344 403
RETAIL FOOD PRODUCTION ESTABLISHMENT (1615)
$3-�4--403
TEMPORARY EVENT ORGANIZER (1660)
$2-3-5-302
TEMPORARY FOOD FACILITY 1670)
$9 -117
FOOD VEHICLES:
MOBILE FOOD FACILITY (1638 Fruit & Ve)
$4-75225
A. WHOLE PRODUCE (RFVV) (1636 Packaged food)
$4-7-5225
MOBILE FOOD PREP UNIT (HOT TRUCK) (1635) -
ANNUAL
$430552
MOBILE FOOD PREP UNIT (HOT TRUCK) (1635) - DAILY
$445186
WHOLESALE FOOD VEHICLE (1637)
$95-122
RETAIL FOOD VEHICLE (COLD TRUCK) (1634)
$95`122
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FEES
PERMIT TYPE
FEES
NON-FOOD:
GARMENT MANUFACTURING (3130)
$3-G&395
LAUNDRY FACILITY
(N/A IF FACILITY IS NOT A VERNON BUSINESS) (7822)
$244-313
LAUNDRY VEHICLE (7823)
$9�122 PER VEHICLE
WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY (7437)
$36-7-446
WASTE TRANSFER STATION (7444)
$244-313
WASTE COLLECTION BUSINESS (7422)
$4-,9 1,532
WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLE (7423)
$20-7266
WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLE YARD (7442)
$24W334
RENDERING PLANT BUSINESS (7456)
$42-3-543
RENDERING PLANT VEHICLE (7462)
$247266
WASTE DISPOSAL SITE 7433)
$244-313
WATER SUPPLY UTILITY (7611)
$8-10 / SERVICE
CONNECTION
LIQUID WASTE PUMPING BUSINESS (7241)
$20-7266
LIQUID WASTE PUMPING VEHICLE 7244)
$444232
OFFAL BUSINESS (7424)
$24P266
OFFAL VEHICLE (7425)
$4S4232
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FEES
PERMIT TYPE
FEES
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS:
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK FACILITY (4110)
$97-5-1,252 / FACILITY
ANNUAL TANK OPERATING PERMIT (4100)
$63-7-818 / TANK
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:
APPLICATION FEE
$23 327
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PERMIT
CLASS A (4201)
$380-488
CLASS B (4202)
$429-551
CLASS C (4203)
$1,590-2,042
CERTIFICATE OF CLOSURE LETTER (4252)
$26&344
Hazardous Material Closure:
Small
$244-313
Medium
$48&627
Large
$732-940
Ex -large
$976 1,253
WELL PERMITS:
DRILLING A WATER WELL 7368)
$585648
DESTROYING OR CONVERTING AN EXISTING WATER
WELL (7369)
$505648
DRILLING A MONITORING WELL < 50 FT. (7365)
$4-5-5-584
REPAIRING / MODIFYING A WELL (7371)
$3q-2-478
ABOVEGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK
FACILITY PERMIT
Category 4001 - > 1320 gallons and < 10,000 gallons
$24&270
Category 4002 - > 10,000 gallons and < 100,000 gallons
$420-539
Category 4003 -> 100,000 gallons and < 1,000,000 gallons
$8WI,027
Category 4004 - > 1,000,000 gallon
$4,6W2,054
GENERAL PLAN CHECK
1-5 sheets
$426-547
6-10 sheets
$792- 1,017
11-25 sheets
$1-,03 1,330
Additional sheets
$4S4-232
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
FIRE FEES
FIRE PREVENTION
F FEE
Annual Business Fire Inspection (based on building size)
0 to 5,000 s . ft.
$24-7272
5001 to 9,999 s . ft.
$248311
10,000 to 24,999 s . ft.
$2.79350
25,000 to 50,000 s . ft.
$34-0388
50,001 to 99,999 s . ft.
$344427
100,000 to 249,999 s . ft.
$372466
250,000 s . ft. and greater
$403505
Annual Business Fire Re -Ins ection* after 2nd re -inspection)
1" re -inspection
$0
2° re -inspection and additional inspections beyond
$321403 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
$107.00134.00/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
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
FIRE FEES
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
$157.60197.50
$4--57.60197.50 for the first $2,000.00 plus
$2,001.00 to $5,000.00
$7499.87 for each additional $100.00 or fraction
thereof, up to and including $5,000.00
$394.00494.00 for the first $5,000.00 plus
$5,001.00 to $25,000.00
$19.7024.68 for each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof, up to and including $25,000.00
$788.00987.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$14.7818.52 for each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof, up to and including $50,000.00
$1157-.501,450.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$19.9413.58 for each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof, up to and including $100,000.00
$1699.502.129.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$7-.889.87 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction
thereof, u to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 and UP
$4851-506,079 for the first $500,000.00 plus
$6447.66 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 $250.00313.00.
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
FIRE FEES
FIRE PREVENTION (CONT'D) FEE
Constructions permit inspection outside of normal business hours $64290804.00
(minimum charge four hours at a rate of $9201.00 per hr.)
Inspections for work not requiring a permit $44�134.00/hr.
Construction and operational permit re -inspection fee $—W A134.00/hr.
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to $197.09134.00/hr.
the plans submitted
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to $99.00124.00/hr.
the plans submitted to the outside fire consultant
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). $4-5A188
Fire Alarm Svstems
Fire alarm registration
(initial)
$5468
Fire alarm registration
(annual)
1 $2-734
I Falcp Alarm (no rhnrue for the first two within a fiscal vear)
3rd false alarm with emergency response
$-749938
4th false alarm with emergency response
$&741,095
5th false alarm with emergency response �1,LSZ
6th false alarm with emergency response, and each additional alarm $4-,�1,408
thereafter
Public Education
Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) (supplies) $0
CPR training (supplies) $4-89-125 per person
Evacuation planning & drill $0
Fire extinguisher training — Max. 30 students $-5963/ea. session
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FIRE FEES
FIRE PREVENTION (CONT'D)
FEE
State Mandated Fire Inspections
Apartments and schools
$4-"202
Other Fees
After-hours fire inspection (based on 4 hour minimum)
$696872
Apparatus and crew charge (hourly) — Per CAL OES State Fire
Program
$ 251 hr.
Fire code appeals (not refundable)
$2-3-9299
Film Permit
$2414268
Inspection charge (special events)
$4-07134
Standby service (4 hour minimum per man hour)
$98123
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
POLICE FEES
General:
Fees
Vehicle release fee - standard
$40.0050.00
Vehicle release fee - driving under the influence
$115.00144.00
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)
$25.0031.00
Fee to release certified traffic citation
$4—.7-52.00
Repossession fee for vehicles repossessed in Vernon (Government
Code 41612)
$15.00
VIN verification fee
$35.0044.00
Citation sign -off fee
$35.0044.00
DUI Emergency Response
City's cost
False Security Alarms: (no charge for the first 3 within
a fiscal year)
4th false security alarm
$134.00168.00
5th false security alarm
$165.00207.00
6th false security alarm
$1.96.00246.00
7th false security alarm, and each additional security alarm thereafter
$227.00284.00
Subpoena Witness Attendance Fee (GC 68097.2)s-and
Dis
$195.80244.00275.00
Subpoena and Discovery Motion Processing
$15.00
Basic Police background investigation
$i5.0019.00
Video tape copy (blank tape provided by requester) (VHS)
$iS.0019.00
Video tape copy (blank tape provided by requester) (digital)
$ i 5.0019.00
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON APPROVING AND ADOPTING A GENERAL FEE
SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2015, the City Council of the City of
Vernon adopted Resolution No. 2015-44 approving and adopting an
amended and restated General Fee Schedule; and
WHEREAS, by memorandum dated May 2, 2017, the Director of
Finance has recommended the City Council adopt a General Fee Schedule
for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 (the "General Fee Schedule) to incorporate
labor and benefit adjustments necessary to maintain the March 2014
adopted recovery percentages; and
WHEREAS, the General Fee Schedule will provide additional
financial resources through the charging of the appropriate rates
based upon current labor and benefits rates, and will diminish the
shortfall that exists through undercharging that it taking place; and
WHEREAS, on May 2, 2017, the City Council opened a public
hearing on the recommended General Fee Schedule that was properly
noticed in full compliance with Government Code section 66018; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to approve the General Fee
Schedule for fiscal year 2017-2018.
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) pursuant to Guidelines section 15273, because CEQA
does not apply to the establishment, modification, structuring,
restructuring, or approval of rates, tolls, fares, and other charges
by public entities for the purpose of meeting operating expenses and
financial needs, 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
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
approves and adopts the General Fee Schedule for fiscal year 2017-
2018, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 4: All resolutions or parts of resolutions,
specifically Resolution No. 2015-44, not consistent with or in
conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed.
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SECTION 5: 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 2nd day of May, 2017.
Name:
Title: Mayor / Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Za*Ah'Moussa, Senior Deputy City Attorney
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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, May 2, 2017, and thereafter was duly
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this day of May, 2017, at Vernon, California.
(SEAL)
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City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
City of Vernon
Schedule approved by City Council on May 2, 2017
CITY OF VERNON
GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
BUILDING, PLANNING, AND ENGINEERING FEES------------------------------------------------------------ 4
PermitFees---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Certificate of Occupancy Fees---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Inspectionand 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 FEES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
FoodPermits ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I I
Food Vehicles -----------------
Non-Food -----------------------
Underground Storage Tanks
Hazardous Materials ---------
Well Permits -------------------
Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Facility Permit
FIRE PREVENTION FEES ----------
Fire Inspection/Re-inspection ---
Fire Permit - Operational---------
FirePermit - Construction -------
Fire Protection Systems ----------
Fire Alarm Systems ---------------
Public Education -------------------
State Mandated Fire Inspections
Other---------------------------------
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12
13
13
13
13
14
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14
15
16
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POLICEFEES ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
General-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
FalseSecurity Alarms -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
Subpoenas and Discovery Motions---------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
COPIES OF PUBLIC RECORDS/INFORMATION
Copies of identifiable Public Record
$0.20 / page
Certified copies of identifiable Public Record
$2.25 / record
SUBPOENA FEE
Safety Personnel
$345 / appearance
Miscellaneous Personnel
$193 / 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
$26.00
OTHER
Administrative Citations
See Resolution No.
2011-195
Civil Penalties
See Resolution No.
2011-195
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BUILDING, PLANNING, AND ENGINEERING FEES
PERMIT FEES
Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating,
Ventilating, Cooling,
Refrigeration, and Fire Prevention Permits
VALUATION
FEE
$1.00 to $2,000.00
$111.00
$2,001.00 to $5,000.00
$111.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $5.55 for each
additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, up to and
including $5,000.00
$5,001.00 to $25,000.00
$277.00 for the first $5,000.00 plus $13.87 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$555.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.40 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$815.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.63 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$1,196 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.55 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 and up
$3,415 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.29 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.
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BUILDING, PLANNING, AND ENGINEERING
FEES
PERMIT FEES (CONT'D)
DESCRIPTION
FEE
Green Building Standards Plan Review Mandatory Provisions
$1,310.00
Green Building Standards Plan Review Tier 1 Provisions
$2,619.00
Green Building Standards Plan Review Tier 2 Provisions
$3,929.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Mandatory Provisions
$1,284.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Tier 1 Provisions
$2,536.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Tier 2 Provisions
$3,788.00
Grading Plan Review Fee (First 3 sheets)
$1,329.00
Grading Plan Review Fee Each Additional Sheet
$289.00
Grading Inspection Fee
$282.00
NPDES LID Plan Review
$2,770.00
NPDES LID Inspection
$1,210.00
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
$828.00
Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Application Review fee
$180.00
Sanitary Sewer Flow Study fee
$2,106.00
Green Building Standards Administration Special Revolving fee
$1.00 for every $25,000 or
portion 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.)
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BUILDING, PLANNING, AND ENGINEERING FEES
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FEES
AFFECTED FLOOR AREA
FEE
Inspection Fee
Less than 5,000 square feet
$385.00
5,001 to 50,000 square feet
$885.00
50,001 to 100,000 square feet
$1,046.00
Over 100,000 square feet
$1,207.00
Issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
Less than 5,000 square feet
$385.00
5,001 to 50,000 square feet
$885.00
50,001 to 100,000 square feet
$1,046.00
Over 100,000 square feet
$1,207.00
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BUILDING, PLANNING, AND ENGINEERING FEES
INSPECTION AND OTHER FEES
DESCRIPTION
FEE
Permit inspection outside of normal business hours
$244.00/hr;
(minimum charge four hours)
Minimum of $976.00
Inspections for work not requiring a permit
$168.00/hr
Re -inspection fee
$168.00/hr
Additional structural plan review required by changes, additions
$321.00/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,
$168.00/hr
additions or revisions to the plans submitted
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Review fee
$136.00/hr
Trailer Permit
$507.00/trailer
Trailer Permit for subsequent years
$507.00
Final map, parcel map, or tentative map which contains four or
$5,585.00
less parcels or lots
Final map, parcel map, or tentative map which contains five or
$11,107.00 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
$16,628.00 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
$11,075.00
Building Code Variance
$4,879.00
Release of Building Drawings
$64.00
Covenant and Lot Merger Review Fee
$937.00
Certificate of Compliance Fee
$1,014.00
Lot Line Adjustment Fee
$2,902.00
Grant/Easement Deed Review
$1,445.00
Zoning Verification
$276.00
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ENCROACHMENT, LICENSE & FRANCHISE FEES
DESCRIPTION
FEE
PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE
$161.00
PERMIT INSPECTION AND
RATE
PLAN CHECK FEES
REGULAR TIME (7:00 A.M.-
$166.00/HR.
5:30 P.M.)
OVERTIME-FRIDAY,
$244.00/HR.
SATURDAY, SUNDAY,
HOLIDAYS AND NIGHTS (4
HRS. MINIMUM)
ANNUAL PERMIT FEE FOR
$578.00
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
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ENCROACHMENT, LICENSE & FRANCHISE FEES
DESCRIPTION
ISSUANCE
ANNUAL FEE
FRANCHISES AND
LICENSES (ISSUANCE &
ANNUAL RENEWAL)
RAILROAD CROSSINGS,
$25,000.00
$3,210.00
CONVEYOR BRIDGES, AND
TUNNELS ACROSS A
STREET
RAILROAD TRACKS,
$25,000.00 FOR EACH ONE-
$3,210.00 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
$1,605.00
CONDUITS ACROSS A
STREET OR A METERING
MANHOLE IN THE STREET
FOR BUILDING FOOTINGS
$5,000.00
$642.00
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.
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ENCROACHMENT, LICENSE & FRANCHISE FEES
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
$22.75/SQ. FT.
CONCRETE PAVEMENT AND DRIVEWAY
$25.50/SQ. FT.
CONCRETE SIDEWALK
$13.25/SQ. FT.
CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER
$67.50/LIN. FT.
TRENCH EXCAVATIONS
$9,630.00/EACH OPEN
EXCAVATION
MONUMENT REPLACEMENT
$3,852.00/MONUMENT
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FEES
PERMIT TYPE
FEES
FOOD PERMITS:
CATERER (1625) - ANNUAL
$363
CATERER (1625) - DAILY
$121
COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURAL OPERATION (1677)
$207
COMMISSARY (1650)
$741
FOOD PROCESSING (1655): < = 2,000 SQ. FT.
$520
ESTABLISHMENT (1656): > 2,000 SQ.FT.
$1,082
FOOD VENDING MACHINE BUSINESS (1644)
$42/ MACHINE
FOOD WAREHOUSE (1647)
$416
RESTAURANT (1622-1623): 0-30 SEATS
$416
RESTAURANT (1622-1623): 31 SEATS & OVER
$824
RETAIL FOOD MARKET (1611)
$403
RETAIL FOOD PRODUCTION ESTABLISHMENT (1615)
$403
TEMPORARY EVENT ORGANIZER (1660)
$302
TEMPORARY FOOD FACILITY (1670)
$117
FOOD VEHICLES:
MOBILE FOOD FACILITY (1638 Fruit & Ve)
$225
A. WHOLE PRODUCE RFVV) (1636 Packaged food)
$225
MOBILE FOOD PREP UNIT (HOT TRUCK) (1635) -
ANNUAL
$552
MOBILE FOOD PREP UNIT (HOT TRUCK) (1635) - DAILY
$186
WHOLESALE FOOD VEHICLE (1637)
$122
RETAIL FOOD VEHICLE (COLD TRUCK) (1634)
$122
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FEES
PERMIT TYPE
FEES
NON-FOOD:
GARMENT MANUFACTURING (3130)
$395
LAUNDRY FACILITY
(N/A IF FACILITY IS NOT A VERNON BUSINESS) (7822)
$313
LAUNDRY VEHICLE (7823)
$122 PER VEHICLE
WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY (7437)
$446
WASTE TRANSFER STATION (7444)
$313
WASTE COLLECTION BUSINESS (7422)
$1,532
WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLE (7423)
$266
WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLE YARD (7442)
$334
RENDERING PLANT BUSINESS (7456)
$543
RENDERING PLANT VEHICLE (7462)
$266
WASTE DISPOSAL SITE (7433)
$313
WATER SUPPLY UTILITY (7611)
$10 / SERVICE
CONNECTION
LIQUID WASTE PUMPING BUSINESS (7241)
$266
LIQUID WASTE PUMPING VEHICLE (7244)
$232
OFFAL BUSINESS (7424)
$266
OFFAL VEHICLE (7425)
$232
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FEES
PERMIT TYPE
FEES
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS:
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK FACILITY (4110)
$1,252 / FACILITY
ANNUAL TANK OPERATING PERMIT (4100)
$818 / TANK
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:
APPLICATION FEE
$327
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PERMIT
CLASS A (4201)
$488
CLASS B (4202)
$551
CLASS C (4203)
$2,042
CERTIFICATE OF CLOSURE LETTER (4252)
$344
Hazardous Material Closure:
Small
$313
Medium
$627
Large
$940
Ex -large
$976 1,253
WELL PERMITS:
DRILLING A WATER WELL (7368)
$648
DESTROYING OR CONVERTING AN EXISTING WATER
WELL (7369)
$648
DRILLING A MONITORING WELL < 50 FT. (7365)
$584
REPAIRING / MODIFYING A WELL (7371)
$478
ABOVEGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK
FACILITY PERMIT
Category 4001 - > 1320 gallons and < 10,000 gallons
$270
Category 4002 - > 10,000 gallons and < 100,000 gallons
$539
Category 4003 - > 100,000 gallons and < 1,000,000 gallons
$1,027
Category 4004 - > 1,000,000 gallon
$2,054
GENERAL PLAN CHECK
1-5 sheets
$547
6-10 sheets
$1,017
11-25 sheets
$1,330
Additional sheets
$232
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
FIRE FEES
FIRE PREVENTION
FEE
Annual Business Fire Inspection (based on building size)
0 to 5,000 sq. ft.
$272
5001 to 9,999 sq. ft.
$311
10,000 to 24,999 sq. ft.
$350
25,000 to 50,000 sq. ft.
$388
50,001 to 99,999 sq. ft.
$427
100,000 to 249,999 sq. ft.
$466
250,000 sq. ft. and greater
$505
Annual Business Fire Re -Ins ection* after 2nd re -inspection)
Ist re -inspection
$o
2nd re -inspection and additional inspections beyond
$403 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
$134.00/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
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
FIRE FEES
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
$197.50
$197.50 for the first $2,000.00 plus $9.87 for each
$2,001.00 to $5,000.00
additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, up to and
including $5,000.00
$494.00 for the first $5,000.00 plus $24.68 for each
$5,001.00 to $25,000.00
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and
including $25,000.00
$987.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $18.52 for
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $50,000.00
$1,450.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $13.58 for
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $100,000.00
$2,129.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $9.87 for
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $500,000.00
$6,079 for the first $500,000.00 plus $7.66 for each
$500,001.00 and UP
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 $313.00.
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
FIRE FEES
FIRE PREVENTION (CONT'D)
FEE
Constructions permit inspection outside of normal business hours
(minimum charge four hours at a rate of $201.00 per hr.)
$804.00
Inspections for work not requiring a permit
$134.00/hr.
Construction and operational permit re -inspection fee
$134.00/hr.
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to
the plans submitted
$134.00/hr.
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to
the plans submitted to the outside fire consultant
$124.00/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 year sprinkler system testing (per system)
$188
Fire Alarm Systems
Fire alarm registration (initial)
$68
Fire alarm registration (annual)
$34
False Alarm (no charge for the first two within a fiscal ear)
3rd false alarm with emergency response
$938
4th false alarm with emergency response
$1,095
5th false alarm with emergency response
$1,252
6th false alarm with emergency response, and each additional alarm
thereafter
$1,408
Public Education
Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) (supplies)
$0
CPR training (supplies)
$125 per person
Evacuation planning & drill
$0
Fire extinguisher training — Max. 30 students
$63/ea. session
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
FIRE FEES
FIRE PREVENTION (CONT'D)
FEE
State Mandated Fire Inspections
Apartments and schools
$202
Other Fees
After-hours fire inspection (based on 4 hour minimum)
$872
Apparatus and crew charge (hourly) — Per CAL OES State Fire
Program
$251 hr.
Fire code appeals (not refundable)
$299
Film Permit
$268
Inspection charge (special events)
$134
Standby service (4 hour minimum per man hour)
$123
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City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule
POLICE FEES
General:
Fees
Vehicle release fee - standard
$50.00
Vehicle release fee - driving under the influence
$144.00
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)
$31.00
Fee to release certified traffic citation
$2.00
Repossession fee for vehicles repossessed in Vernon (Government
Code 41612)
$15.00
VIN verification fee
$44.00
Citation sign -off fee
$44.00
DUI Emergency Response
City's cost
False Security Alarms: (no charge for the first 3 within
a fiscal year)
4th false security alarm
$168.00
5th false security alarm
$207.00
6th false security alarm
$246.00
7th false security alarm, and each additional security alarm thereafter
$284.00
Subpoena Witness Attendance Fee (GC 68097.2)
$275.00
Subpoena and Discovery Motion Processing
$15.00
Basic Police background investigation
$19.00
Video tape copy (blank tape provided by requester) (VHS)
$19.00
Video tape copy (blank tape provided by requester) (digital)
$19.00
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Notice of Public Hearing
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
General Fee Schedule
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City Council of the City of Vernon will conduct one (1) Public Hearing,
which you may attend.
PLACE: Vernon City Hall, City Council Chambers
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058
DATE & Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 7:30 AM
TIME: (or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard)
SUBJECT: Consider Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2017-2018:
1.) General Fee Schedule for Services Provided by the City
REQUEST: All invited parties are invited to be present and to submit
statements orally or in writing before or during the meeting.
REVIEW OF THE FILE: Subject documents are available for inspection
by the public at the Vernon City Hall, City Clerk Department, 4305 Santa
Fe Avenue, Vernon.. California 90058 Mondav thru Thursday, 7:00 a.m.
to 5:30 p.m. and on the City's website at: httpJ/www.cityofvernon.org/
government/public-meetings
PROPOSED CEQA FINDING: Staff plans to recommend that the Vernon
City Council determine that the proposal will not have a significant effect on
the environment and is exemptfrom the California Environmental QualityAct
(CEQA). The conditions imposed on the conditional use permit are designed
to protect the environment, public health, safety and general welfare.
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 hearing described in this notice or in
written correspondence delivered to the City of Vernon at, or prior to, the
meeting.
The hearing may be continued or adjourned or cancelled and
rescheduled to a stated time and place without further notice of the public
hearing.
Dated: 4/19/2017
Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk
Signature