HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.4 Amend FeesMuniSvcsAGENDA STATEMENT #180-50
CITY CLERK
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 6, 2001
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing - Amendments to Resolution No. 96-84,
Adopting Fees for Certain Municipal Services
Report Prepared By: Amy Cunningham~-'AFdministrative
Analyst and Fred Marsh, Finance Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution amending Exhibits 1 and 7 of Resolution
Number 96-84
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open Public Hearing
2. Receive Staff Report and Public Comment
3. Close Public Hearing
4. Deliberate
5. Adopt Resolution
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
See below
DESCRIPTION:
In August of 1984, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 96-84 establishing fees ~/nd charges for
certain municipal services. In November of 1984, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 120-84
establishing a policy to waive fees and charges for' specified activities sponsored by Dublin based non-
profit groups and organizations. Since 1984, the City Council has adopted other amendments to
Resolution Number 96-84 revising fees for various municipal services 'established in the resolution.
Exhibit 1 of Resolution Number 96-84, established specific fees for Police Department services, including
copies of police reports. A fee of $10 for copies of police reports was established as part of this exhibit.
No review of the charge has occurred since that time. The $10 fee, originally established by Alameda
County in October 1981, was based on existing law. That law stated the fees for public records could not
exceed the "reasonable cost" of providing the service.
Due to a change in law, staff has reviewed the fee charged for copies of police reports. The new law
states that agencies may charge only for the "direct costs of duplication" as set forth in Government Code
§6253(b). Upon reviewing the direct costs for duplication of a police report, it was determined that the
existing fee should be modified in order to comply with the law change. Staff proposes that the fee for
copies of police reports be reduced to $2 for the first eight pages of a police report and $0.25 for each
additional page.
COPIES TO:
ITEM NO.
Exhibit 7 of Resolution Number 96-84, established fees for general services provided by the City. Staff is
proposing the establishment of a new fee for the processing of checks returned by the bank due to non-
sufficient funds. Based upon the results of a cost analysis, staff recommends the adoption of a $20 fee to
recover costs associated with returned checks. This charge is not considered an excess tax.
Public heating notices were published twice in accordance with the requirements of state law related to
fee establishment and adjustments.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution amending Resolution 96-84,
Exhibit 1, Police Services Fees and Exhibit 7, General Fees for Service.
RESOLUTION NO. - O1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AMENDMENTS TO RESOLUTION NO. 96-84, EXHIBITS 1 AND 7
ADOPTING FEES FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 96-84 adopting fees, charges, and bond amendments for certain municipal
services was adopted by the City Council on August 27, 1984; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 120-84, amending Resolution No. 96-84, to allow waiver of fees and charges
for specified activities sponsored by Dublin based non-profit groups and organizations was adopted by the City
Council on November 13, 1984; and
WHEREAS, due to a change in law, a review of costs involved to provide photo copies of police reports
was conducted; and
WHEREAS, 'based upon the examination, the City desires to modify the fee schedule for copies of police
reports; and
WHEREAS, the City would like to establish a fee to recover costs incurred for the processing of checks
retumed by the bank due to non-sufficient funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby approve
amendments to Resolution Number 96-84, Exhibit 1: Police Services Fees and Charges and Exhibit 7: General Fees
for Service.
Exhibit 1:
Police Services Fees and Charges
Police Reports - $2 for first eight pages and $0.25 for each additional page
Exhibit 7:
General Fees for Service
Retumed Checks - $20 fee
PASSED, APPKOVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of February, 2001 .'
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
K2/G/2-6-01/reso-pdfee.doc (Item 6.4)
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