City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution establishing and amending
various fees and charges for services provided by the City and rescinding the prior fee
resolutions.
PROCEDURE:
1. Mayor seeks motion to receive and file the affidavits of publication and posting of
notices, and correspondence received in response to the public hearing notices;
2. Mayor calls for a staff report (if desired) and/or the City Council poses questions to
staff as desired;
3. Mayor seeks a motion to open the public hearing;
4. Mayor seeks a motion to close the public hearing after all audience testimony has
been presented; and
5. City Council discusses the item and arrives at its decision.
Meeting Date: 05/19/08 Item Number: PH-1
AGENDA ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING 1) Adoption of a Resolution Establishing and
Amending Various Fees and Charges for Services Provided by the City and
Rescinding Prior Fee Resolution Nos. 2007-R024, 2007-R037, 2007-R065 and
2007-R073 and; 2) Rescinding Portions of Resolution Nos. 96-R008, 2000-R074,
and 2003-R020.
Contact Person/Dept.: Nick Kimball,
Finance Admin & Budget
Phone Number: 310.253.6013
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [X] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification:
Master Notification List (5/14/08); Publication of Notice in the Culver City News on
5/08/08; Notice placed on public counters in City Hall on 05/02/08.
Department Approval:
Jeff Muir (05/13/08)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (05/13/08)
Fiscal Analysis Review:
Jeff Muir (05/13/08)
City Manager Approval:
Jerry B. Fulwood (05/14/08) City of Culver City, California
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BACKGROUND:
On June 26, 2006, the City Council adopted a resolution compiling all the City’s fees
and charges, which were previously contained in many resolutions that were adopted
at various times, into one document. In the 2006-07 Adopted Budget, the City Council
approved funds to hire a consultant to conduct a comprehensive study of the City’s
fees and charges. In September 2006, the City Council awarded a contract to Public
Resource Management Group (PRM) to conduct this study.
The purpose of the study was to calculate the full cost of providing each fee activity,
including direct costs and indirect costs. Direct costs are primarily staff’s salary and
benefit costs for the average time spent working on each fee activity. Indirect costs
consist of department overhead, which includes utility costs, administrative support,
management oversight, and support to other departments/divisions, and city-wide
overhead from the City’s Cost Allocation Plan, which includes support from other City
departments such as Payroll, IT, and Personnel. This full cost, or actual cost, as
calculated by PRM is the maximum that the City can legally charge for each fee
related activity. PRM’s study is included as Attachment 2.
The actual cost of providing each service, as calculated by PRM, was then compared
to the City’s current fee for that service. PRM also provided a comparison of current
and recommended cost recovery rates for a number of California cities for which PRM
had conducted this same study. Based on this information, City staff reviewed each
fee and made recommendations to increase/decrease a number of fees, which was
adopted by City Council on May 7, 2007, by Resolution 2007-R024.
DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to User Fees and Charges and Development Impact Fees section of City
Council Policy 5002 (Financial Policies) included as Attachment 3:
1. All non-enterprise user fees and charges will be examined or adjusted
annually to determine the direct and indirect cost of service recovery rate.
Where direct services to users can be measured, the City shall consider
use of appropriate fees, charges or assessments rather than general tax
funds.
2. User fees and charges for specialized services shall be established at a
level related to the cost of providing such service except where the City
Council has determined there is a public benefit to subsidize the service
with tax based revenue. The acceptable recovery rate and any associated City of Culver City, California
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changes to user fees and charges will be approved by the City Council
following public review.
Additionally, as a matter of good financial management, comprehensive fee studies
should be conducted every five years or so. The study conducted by PRM in 2007
was the first such study conducted by the City in more than 15 years. Consequently,
the fee adjustments adopted by City Council were significant in some cases, but serve
as a strong base line going forward. In order to avoid large fee increases whenever a
fee study is conducted, and in accordance with City Council Policy 5002, adjustments
should be made annually to account for cost increases.
As previously mentioned, calculation of fees is primarily driven by staff time (i.e.
multiply the average amount of staff time it takes to complete each fee activity by the
effected staff’s fully burdened hourly salary & benefits rate). Based on the current
MOU agreements in effect, the average increase in employee salary and benefits in
2008-09 is 4%; therefore, a 4% increase is being recommended for a majority of fees.
The Finance Department completed an initial review of the fees and made
recommendations for fee increases based on the 4% average increase in staff costs
(some fees may be slightly more or slightly less than 4% due to rounding). Staff from
Building & Safety; Public Works/Engineering; Fire; Planning; Police; and Parks,
Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS) then reviewed the recommendations
and made any necessary adjustments to reflect a change in operations or other
mitigating factors. Attachment 1 shows each fee, the current fee amount, the
recommended amount, the percent change, and a brief comment.
With the exception of Planning, Building & Safety, and Public Works fees set forth in
Exhibits D and H-1, respectively, all fees in the proposed resolution will become
effective on Monday, June 30, 2008. The fees in Exhibits D and H-1 are subject to
provisions of California Government Code Section 66017, which regulate development
processing fees and shall become effective on Monday, July 21, 2008; sixty days from
the date of Council action this evening.
Fee Comparisons with other Cities
Comparing fees to other jurisdictions is a natural question, but unfortunately may not
provide an “apples to apples” comparison. California law establishes that local agency
fees must be established at an amount that cannot exceed the actual costs to provide
the service. Culver City cannot set its fees to be the average of other cities, or use
any methodology taking into account other cities’ fees. Culver City can only charge a
fee which, at maximum, is no greater than our costs. During PRM’s report to City
Council in May 2007, they explained the inherent difficulty of providing a meaningful
fee comparison with other cities using the absolute dollar cost of the fee due to the City of Culver City, California
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number of variables in policies and procedures from city to city. A few examples of
variables include: a) differences in staff costs (i.e. the salary and benefit structure in
City A may be different than City B); b) different processes (i.e. permit approval in City
A may require review by a City Commission while approval in City B can be approved
by staff administratively); c) City A has recently completed a fee study and knows the
full cost of providing their service while City B has not done a fee study and doesn’t
have a clear idea of the cost to provide services; d) a policy decision in City A to keep
fees low (and potentially provide the difference between the fee and actual costs as a
subsidy from the General Fund) versus a policy decision in City B to keep fees close
to or at actual costs (thereby minimizing the subsidy required from the General Fund);
among others.
According to PRM, the only way to approach some sort of meaningful comparison is to
compare cost recovery levels for each group of fees against cost recovery levels in
other cities who have had a fee study completed recently. Pages 137 and 138 of
Attachment 2 shows a comparison prepared by PRM as part of their fee study that
compares cost recovery levels in Culver City to those in other cities that PRM
conducted a similar study. This was prepared in an attempt to hold some of the
variables constant, such as differences in payroll, differences in process, and different
fees, to focus primarily on the policy decision of cost recovery level. As the
comparison shows, Culver City was on the lower end of cost recovery. With the
adoption of the fee increases last fiscal year, Culver City was brought more into line
with the comparison cities as it relates to cost recovery.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
Fees collected by the various departments are placed into the General Fund and are
used to fund general City services such as public safety, public works projects and
maintenance, parks maintenance, and recreation programs, among others.
Fiscal Year General Fund
Receipts*
2006-07 (actual) $7,682,000
2007-08 (estimated) 8,366,000
2008-09 (proposed) 8,534,000
2009-10 (proposed) 8,649,000
* Includes receipts for “Licenses and Permits” and “Charges for Services;” excludes “Billings to RDA.”
The fee resolution is reviewed by City Council annually as part of the budget process.
Staff assumed a 4% increase in fees when projecting the 2008-09 and 2009-10
revenues for the proposed budget. If significant changes are made to the City of Culver City, California
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recommended fee increases, budget projections may need to be reviewed and
adjusted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Resolution 2008-R__ with Exhibits (fee schedule)
2. 2007 Fee Study Conducted by Public Resource Management
3. City Council Policy 5002: Comprehensive Financial Policies
MOTIONS:
That the City Council:
Adopt the resolution establishing and amending various fees and charges for
services provided by the City and rescinding prior fee Resolution Nos. 2007-R024,
2007-R037, 2007-R065 and 2007-R073 and rescinding portions of Resolution Nos.
96-R008, 2000-R074, and 2003-R020.
MEETING DATE: 5/19/08
AGENDA ITEM: 1) Adoption of a Resolution Establishing and Amending Various
Fees and Charges for Services Provided by the City and Rescinding
Prior Fee Resolution Nos. 2007-R024, 2007-R037, 2007-R065 and
2007-R073 and; 2) Rescinding Portions of Resolution Nos. 96-R008,
2000-R074, and 2003-R020.
ATTACHMENTS
Pages
1. Proposed Resolution 2008-R__ with Exhibits (fee schedule) 1 - 78
2. 2007 Fee Study Conducted by Public Resource Management 79 – 138
3. City Council Policy 5002: Comprehensive Financial Policies 139 – 148
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AND AMENDING VARIOUS
FEES AND CHARGES TO BE CHARGED BY CITY
DEPARTMENTS, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NOS. 2007-
R024, 2007-R037, 2007-R065 and 2007-R073; AND
RESCINDING PORTIONS OF RESOLUTION NOS. 96-R008;
2000-R074; AND 2003-R020.
WHEREAS, the City desires to consolidate all fees and charges into one
resolution, wherever possible; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Constitution, the City Charter, the Culver
City Municipal Code and other applicable federal, state and local laws, the City is able to
charge fees for services which do not exceed the City’s costs for providing those services;
and
WHEREAS, on file in the applicable department is the report justifying the
various fees set forth in this resolution; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2008, the City Council of the City of Culver City
conducted a duly noticed public hearing regarding establishment of fees and charges by
the different departments and divisions of the City; and
WHEREAS, after giving an opportunity to be heard and considering all
information before it, the City Council approved the adoption of said fees and charges
attached hereto as Exhibits A through J.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Culver City, California,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, as follows:
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SECTION 1. Resolution numbers 2007-R024, 2007-R037, 2007-R065
and 2007-R073 are hereby rescinded.
SECTION 2. Paragraph 2 of Resolution No. 96-R008 which
established the fees for Outdoor Dining Permits is hereby rescinded.
SECTION 3. Exhibit B of Resolution 2000-R074 which established the
Urban Stormwater Mitigation and Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Check
fees is hereby rescinded.
SECTION 4. Exhibit A of Resolution No. 2003-R020 which established
various fees for the Veterans Memorial Complex is hereby rescinded.
SECTION 5. The fees and charges establishing various fees and
charges attached to this resolution as Exhibits A through J are hereby adopted.
SECTION 6. With the exception of Planning Division, Building Safety,
and Public Works Fees and Charges set forth in Exhibits D and H, respectively, the fees
established in Exhibits A, B, C, E, F, G, I and J shall be effective on June 30, 2008.
SECTION 7. Planning Division, Building Safety, and Public Works fees
set forth in Exhibits D and H, respectively, shall be effective on July 21, 2008.
SECTION 8. The fees set forth in Exhibits D and H-1 may be adjusted
annually on or about July 1
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of each year to reflect the Consumer Price Index for all Urban
Consumers (CPI-U), Los Angeles/Riverside/Orange County Area as established by the
U.S. Department of Labor from April of the preceding year through April of the current year.
SECTION 9. The fees for Emergency Ambulance Transport Fees in
Exhibit E are adjusted annually in accordance with the fee schedule approved by the Los
Angeles County General Public Allowable Rate Schedule.
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SECTION 10. The City Manager, or his or her designee, may waive or
reduce some of the fees established in Exhibits D, F-2 and H-1 when the applicant is
another governmental agency or a 501(c) (3) charitable nonprofit organization
headquartered in the City of Culver City.
SECTION 11. If any portion of this Resolution or any Exhibits attached
hereto is held invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the Exhibits attached hereto
shall not be affected.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of , 2008.
D. SCOTT MALSIN, Mayor
City of Culver City, California
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARTIN COLE CAROL A. SCHWAB
City Clerk City Attorney
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Page 3 of 148EXHIBIT A
City of Culver City
General Government
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
GENERAL CITY COPYING SERVICES
A. Photostatic Copies of Public Records $0.15 pp $0.15 pp no change
Except for Ordinances & Resolutions No charge No charge no change
B Certification of any writing on files No Charge No Charge no change
in the City Clerk's Office
C Copying of maps, diagrams, graphs, other Direct Cost* Direct Cost* no change
oversize records and other voluminous
records including, but not limited to
specifications, environmental impact
reports and agreements:
D Providing the following documents by mail:
Council Minutes Cost of Mailing Cost of Mailing no change
Council Agenda $5.00 per month $5.00 per month no change
Council Summary Staff Report $5.00 per month $5.00 per month no change
Commission/Board/Committee Summary/ $5.00 per month $5.00 per month no change
Staff Reports
Commission/Board/Committee Minutes $5.00 per month $5.00 per month no change
Commission/Board/Committee Agendas $5.00 per month $5.00 per month no change
E Providing the following documents at City Hall:
Council/Commission/Board/Committee No Charge No Charge no change
Summary Staff Reports and Council/
Commission/Board/Committee Minutes:
NOTE: The Council/Commission/Board/Committee summary staff reports shall not be
distributed until they have been first distributed to the Council/Commission/Board/Committee
F Council/Commission/Board/Committee No Charge No Charge no change
Agendas
G Purchase of the CCMC Direct Cost* Direct Cost* no change
H CCMC Supplement Direct Cost* Direct Cost* no change
I Transcript of public meeting Actual Cost** Actual Cost** no change
(An advance deposit for the estimated cost
is required)
NOTE: All mailing fees for City Council and Commission/Board/Committee
Minutes/Agendas/Staff Reports shall be payable in advance to the City.
Page 4 of 148EXHIBIT A
City of Culver City
General Government
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
J Copy of tape recording of public meeting Direct Cost* Direct Cost* no change
K Copy of video/DVD recording of a public Direct Cost* Direct Cost* no change
meeting
L Copies of photographs Direct Cost* Direct Cost* no change
As used in A-L above, *Direct Cost shall mean the expenditure incurred by the City on the materials,
machinery, maintenance of the machinery and the expense of the person operating the machinery
in response to the request.
As used in A-L above, **Actual Cost shall mean Direct Cost, plus the expense of an outside vendor
used.
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City of Culver City
General Government
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
GIS MAP AND DATA (Fee is per sheet)
EXISTING MAPS*
8.5 X 11
Bond Paper $1.00 $1.00 no change
Glossy Paper $1.50 $1.50 no change
If Aerial Photo is printed, add this amount $0.60 $0.60 no change
to paper cost
8.5 X 14
Bond Paper $1.50 $1.50 no change
Glossy Paper $2.00 $2.00 no change
If Aerial Photo is printed, add this amount $0.60 $0.60 no change
to paper cost
Tabloid: 11X17
Bond Paper $2.00 $2.00 no change
Glossy Paper $3.00 $3.00 no change
If Aerial Photo is printed, add this amount $1.00 $1.00 no change
to paper cost
17 X 22
Bond Paper $3.00 $3.00 no change
Glossy Paper $4.50 $4.50 no change
If Aerial Photo is printed, add this amount $2.00 $2.00 no change
to paper cost
EXISTING MAPS*
22 X 34
Bond Paper $6.00 $6.00 no change
Glossy Paper $9.00 $9.00 no change
If Aerial Photo is printed, add this amount $4.00 $4.00 no change
to paper cost
34 X 44
Bond Paper $12.00 $12.00 no change
Glossy Paper $18.00 $18.00 no change
If Aerial Photo is printed, add this amount $8.00 $8.00 no change
to paper cost
Digital Data
$40.00 per hour for programming/computer services PLUS $1 per CD no change
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City of Culver City
General Government
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
CUSTOM MAPS**
If custom map is created -- Add $40 per hour for programming/computer services
*Existing maps are those which have already been created, require zero alteration and just need to be
printed.
**Custom maps are any new maps or an alteration (including size change) of an existing map.
WITNESS FEES (Per Government Code Section 68097.2)
1 Officer or employee attendance pursuant
to subpoena
Per day, per person $150.00 $150.00 no change
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Current Fee
Proposed
Fee 2008-09
Section 1 - DOG AND CAT LICENSING
A.
a) 40.00 $ 40.00 $
b) 20.00 $ 20.00 $
c) 5.00 $ 5.00 $
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a) 10.00 $ 10.00 $
b) 5.00 $ 5.00 $
c) 5.00 $ 5.00 $
C.
City of Culver City
Dog & Cat License Fee
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Annual Dog and Voluntary Cat License Fee
Dog License - Pursuant to Section 9.01.305 of the Culver
City Municipal Code, the City Council hereby establishes an
annual dog license and tag fee of $40.00, except that the
fee shall be $20.00 if a certificate is presented from a
licensed veterinarian that the animal has been spayed or
neutered and microchipped. A fee of $5.00 shall be
charged for all replacement tags.
Dog license w/ spay or neuter certificate from licensed Vet
All replacement tags
Annual Dog License & Tag Fee
Voluntary Cat License - Pursuant to Section 9.01.405 of the
Culver City Municipal Code, the City Council hereby
establishes an annual cat license and tag fee of $10.00,
except that the fee shall be $5.00 if a certificate is presented
from a licensed veterinarian that the cat has been spayed or
neutered. A fee of $5.00 shall be charged for all
replacement tags. Such fees shall only be imposed if the
cat has been licensed. Cat licensing is voluntary, pursuant
to Section 9.01.400 of the Culver City Municipal Code.
Annual Cat License & Tag Fee
Cat license w/ spay or neuter certificate from licensed Vet
All replacement tags
The fee shall be collected and tags issued by the City of
Culver City.
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Current Fee
Proposed
Fee 2008-09
City of Culver City
Dog & Cat License Fee
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Annual Dog and Voluntary Cat License Fee
A.
B.
a) 10.00 $ 10.00 $
b) 5.00 $ 5.00 $
c) 5.00 $ 5.00 $
d) 2.50 $ 2.50 $
Senior Citizens - Residents of Culver City aged 60 years old
whose total adjusted gross income, as used for purposes of
the California Personal Income Tax Law, was no more than
$18,200 for the last calendar year, and the combined
adjusted gross income of all members of the household in
which an individual resides was no more than $21,500 are
exempt from paying a license fee for the first dog and first
cat, with all subsequent dogs and cats requiring a license
and tag fee of 50% of the fees established in Section 1 of
this Exhibit. The income amounts set forth in this Section
shall be subject to adjustment as provided from time to time
by the County of Los Angeles setting the income
qualifications for "low income" or from some other bona-fide
source, both subject to approval of the City Manager.
Section 2 - FEE EXEMPTIONS
Disability - Culver City residents who meet the criteria of
Disability as established by the Social Security
Administration’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Program for the Aged, Blind and Disabled (Title XVI of the
Social Security Act as amended), without regard to age, are
exempt from paying a license fee for the first dog and first
cat, with all subsequent dogs and cats requiring a license
and tag fee of 50% of the fees established in Section 1 of
this Exhibit.
Annual Voluntary Cat License & Tag Fee
Dog license w/ spay or neuter certificate from licensed Vet
If exempt, license fee for first dog and cat is free (see
above for exemption qualifications), all subsequent
licenses as follows:
Cat license w/ spay or neuter certificate from licensed Vet
Annual Dog License & Tag Fee
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Current Fee
Proposed
Fee 2008-09
City of Culver City
Dog & Cat License Fee
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Annual Dog and Voluntary Cat License Fee
C.
A.
B. Any new license which is not paid within thirty (30) days
of the invoice notice.
Any existing license for which the licensing period of
one year has elapsed. The penalty shall be added to
the license fee starting on the first day that the license
is considered expired and has not been renewed.
Armed Forces, Law Enforcement, and Service Dogs - A
license and tag of indefinite duration shall be issued, without
fee, for any dog which has been honorably discharged from
the armed forces of the United States, or for any dog during
such time as the dog is serving as a law enforcement dog,
or for any dog during such time as the dog is owned and
used by a disabled person as a certified service dog.
A penalty in the amount of $25.00 penalty shall be added to the
license fee for:
Section 3 - PENALTY FOR LATE PAYMENT:
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City of Culver City
Finance Department
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed
Fee 2008-09
Comment
GENERAL FEES
Returned check fee 25.00 $ 35.00 $ $10 increase
Credit card payment rejection fee 25.00 $ 35.00 $ $10 increase
Credit card convience fee 3% of transaction amount
Debit card convenience fee $0.50 per transaction
BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATE APPLICATIONS & RENEWALS (CCMC 11.01.220)
Business Tax Certificate Applications Processing Fee 60.00 $ 62.50 $ 4% increase
Business Tax Certificate Renewal Processing Fee 60.00 $ 62.50 $ 4% increase
Business Planning Review Fee 20.00 $ 20.75 $ 4% increase
TAX CERTIFICATE TRANSFER FEES (CCMC 11.01.030)
Transfer or Assignment of tax certificate 35.00 $ 36.50 $ 4% increase
Replacement of lost or destroyed certificate or permit 10.00 $ 10.40 $ 4% increase
FEES AND DEPOSITS (CCMC 11.06.120 GAMES, AMUSEMENTS & ENTERTAINMENT)
Application Fee ( NONREFUNDABLE ) 180.00 $ 187.25 $ 4% increase
Permit Fee 1,800.00 $ 1,872.00 $ 4% increase
Quarterly Fee, if license & permit are granted 220.00 $ 228.75 $ 4% increase
PERMIT APPLICABLE TO ONE LOCATION ONLY (CCMC 11.06.135 GAMES, AMUSEMENTS & ENTERTAINMENT)
Permit for other location ( per location ) 60.00 $ 62.50 $ 4% increase
FEE (CCMC 11.08.035 FIGURE STUDIOS & FIGURE MODELING)
First Year Fee 480.00 $ 499.25 $ 4% increase
Each Annual Renewal 450.00 $ 468.00 $ 4% increase
PERMIT FEES AND BUSINESS TAXES (CCMC 11.10.070 TAXIS)
All fees are annual, unless otherwise specified
Initial application fee for permit to conduct a taxicab business
(per company)
1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ no change
Annual business tax (per company ) 250.00 $ 250.00 $ no change
Taxicab inspection and license fee for each cab 400.00 $ 400.00 $ no change
Driver annual permit fee 30.00 $ 30.00 $ no change
Annual fingerprint fee See Police Department Fee Schedule
Annual renewal fee (per company) 250.00 $ 250.00 $ no change
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Building Fees
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
Issuance Fee 60.03 $ 50.44 $ Change to be consistent
b/w all Bldg Safety
Categories
Water Closet 32.34 $ 33.63 $ 4% increase
Lavatory 32.34 $ 33.63 $ 4% increase
Bathtub 32.34 $ 33.63 $ 4% increase
Shower and/or Pan 41.55 $ 43.21 $ 4% increase
Bidet 32.34 $ 33.63 $ 4% increase
Urinal 32.34 $ 33.63 $ 4% increase
Sinks: Kitchen/Bar/Floor/Service/Slop 32.34 $ 33.63 $ 4% increase
Dishwasher 32.34 $ 33.63 $ 4% increase
Food waste disposal 32.34 $ 33.63 $ 4% increase
Clothes washer standpipe 32.34 $ 33.63 $ 4% increase
Laundry tray 32.34 $ 33.63 $ 4% increase
Drinking fountain 32.34 $ 33.63 $ 4% increase
Trap primer 32.34 $ 33.63 $ 4% increase
Floor or Area drain 32.34 $ 33.63 $ 4% increase
Roof drain 41.55 $ 43.21 $ 4% increase
Gas system up to/including 5 41.55 $ 43.21 $ 4% increase
Gas system over 5 6.92 $ 7.20 $ 4% increase
Earthquake valve 41.55 $ 43.21 $ 4% increase
Water heater 41.55 $ 43.21 $ 4% increase
Water heater vent 23.10 $ 24.02 $ 4% increase
Steam unit 41.55 $ 43.21 $ 4% increase
Water service 41.55 $ 43.21 $ 4% increase
Water pressure regulator 23.10 $ 24.02 $ 4% increase
Hose bib 23.10 $ 24.02 $ 4% increase
Backflow device 23.10 $ 24.02 $ 4% increase
Lawn sprinkler control valve (AVB) 23.10 $ 24.02 $ 4% increase
Repair/Alteration to existing piping 23.10 $ 24.02 $ 4% increase
Repipe ( enter valuation ) 1.09% 1.09% 1.00% Change for operational
efficiency
Private/Residential pool/spa/hot tub 159.30 $ 165.67 $ 4% increase
Public/Commercial pool/spa/hot tub 235.52 $ 244.94 $ 4% increase
Building sewer 78.50 $ 81.64 $ 4% increase
Sewer cap 60.05 $ 62.45 $ 4% increase
Sewage ejector 60.05 $ 62.45 $ 4% increase
Sump pump 60.05 $ 62.45 $ 4% increase
Dental unit/cuspidor 32.34 $ 33.63 $ 4% increase
Industrial waste interceptor/grease trap 60.05 $ 62.45 $ 4% increase
Miscellaneous (enter valuation) 1.09% 1.09% 1.00% Change for operational
efficiency|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit D may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 12 of 148EXHIBIT D|1010|City of Culver City
Building Fees
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Plumbing Plan Check Fee Remove outdated/
unnecessary language
Plumbing Investigation Fee 212.48 $ 220.98 $ 4% increase
$ 600 increase max to $600
Appeal 167.45 $ 220.98 $
$ 600
Increase appeal to be
consistent with the
investigation fee.
Increase max to $600
or an amount equal to
the Permit Fee, but not
exceeding $500,
whichever is greater.
or an amount equal to
the Permit Fee, but not
exceeding $500,
whichever is greater.
75% of total Permit Fee, with $18.83
minimum payable at time of submitting
plans and specifications.|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit D may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 13 of 148EXHIBIT D|1010|City of Culver City
Building Fees
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES
Issuance fee 60.03 $ 50.44 $ Change to be consistent
for b/w all Bldg Safety
Categories
VAV box 13.85 $ 14.40 $ 4% increase
VAV box with heating coil or fan 30.00 $ 31.20 $ 4% increase
VAV box with heating coil and fan 43.85 $ 45.60 $ 4% increase
Furnace up to 100,000 BTU 48.48 $ 50.42 $ 4% increase
Furnace over 100,000 BTU 70.50 $ 73.32 $ 4% increase
Heater: floor/unit/recessed wall 48.48 $ 50.42 $ 4% increase
Fireplace 48.48 $ 50.42 $ 4% increase
Appliance vent 48.48 $ 50.42 $ 4% increase
Repair/alteration to existing system 48.48 $ 50.42 $ 4% increase
Registers (supplies and returns) 13.85 $ 14.40 $ 4% increase
Boiler/compressor up to 3HP 48.48 $ 50.42 $ 4% increase
Boiler/compressor 3.1 - 15HP 70.50 $ 73.32 $ 4% increase
Boiler/compressor 15.1 - 30HP 99.29 $ 103.26 $ 4% increase
Boiler/compressor 30.1 -50HP 159.30 $ 165.67 $ 4% increase
Boiler/compressor over 50HP 233.31 $ 242.64 $ 4% increase
Absorption system up to 600,000 BTU 48.48 $ 50.42 $ 4% increase
Absorption system over 600,000 BTU 70.50 $ 73.32 $ 4% increase
Air handling unit up to 1200 CFM 87.74 $ 91.25 $ 4% increase
Air handling unit 1201 - 6000 CFM 136.23 $ 141.68 $ 4% increase
Air handling unit over 6000 CFM 191.63 $ 199.30 $ 4% increase
Fire/Smoke or fire dampers 30.00 $ 31.20 $ 4% increase
Duct or area smoke detectors 30.00 $ 31.20 $ 4% increase
Gas system up to 5 outlets 41.56 $ 43.22 $ 4% increase
Gas system over 5 outlets 6.92 $ 7.20 $ 4% increase
Single duct vent/exhaust/supply fan 32.34 $ 33.63 $ 4% increase
Ventilation system up to 1000 CFM 48.48 $ 50.42 $ 4% increase
Ventilation system 1001 - 3000 CFM 78.50 $ 81.64 $ 4% increase
Ventilation system over 3000 CFM 99.29 $ 103.26 $ 4% increase
Evaporation cooler/make up air 36.95 $ 38.43 $ 4% increase
Mechanical exhaust hood/system
(enter valuation)
1.09% 1.00% Change for operational
efficiency
Commercial/industrial oven/incinerator
(enter valuation)
1.09% 1.00% Change for operational
efficiency
Test witness fee (hood/shut off) 198.58 $ 206.52 $ 4% increase
Miscellaneous (enter valuation) 1.09% 1.00% Change for operational
efficiency|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit D may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 14 of 148EXHIBIT D|1010|City of Culver City
Building Fees
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Mechanical Plan Check Fee
Applies to:
A. New Commercial
B. New Industrial
C. Residential bldgs w/ units of 350,000 BTU or
more for heating and 25 hp and over for cooling
Remove outdated/
unnecessary language
Mechanical Investigation Fee 212.48 $ 220.98 $ 4% increase
$ 600 increase max to $600
Mechanical Appeal Fee 167.45 $ 220.98 $ No Change
$ 600
Increase appeal to be
consistent with the
investigation fee.
Increase max to $600
or an amount equal to
the Permit Fee, but not
exceeding $500,
whichever is greater.
or an amount equal to
the Permit Fee, but not
exceeding $500,
whichever is greater.
75% of total Permit Fee, with $18.83
minimum payable at time of submitting
plans and specifications.|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit D may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 15 of 148EXHIBIT D|1010|City of Culver City
Building Fees
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Issuance fee 48.50 $ 50.44 $ 4% increase
120 volt branch circuit 20.52 $ 21.34 $ 4% increase
208,340,377,480 volt branch circuit 29.85 $ 31.04 $ 4% increase
Electrical device (light switch,etc.) up to 10 2.10 $ 2.18 $ 4% increase
Electrical device (light switch,etc.) over 10 1.52 $ 1.58 $ 4% increase
Motor/Heater/Transformer/Generator
up to 3 HP 20.52 $ 21.34 $ 4% increase
3.1 - 5 HP 26.13 $ 27.18 $ 4% increase
5.1 - 15 HP 33.60 $ 34.94 $ 4% increase
15.1 - 50 HP 39.16 $ 40.73 $ 4% increase
50.1 - 200 HP 78.36 $ 81.49 $ 4% increase
over 200 HP 115.65 $ 120.28 $ 4% increase
Service/Switchboard/Panel/Transfer Switch
up to 200 amps 48.51 $ 50.45 $ 4% increase
201 - 600 amps 48.51 $ 50.45 $ 4% increase
601 - 1200 amps 78.36 $ 81.49 $ 4% increase
over 1200 amps 115.65 $ 120.28 $ 4% increase
Temporary service/power pole 48.51 $ 50.45 $ 4% increase
Temporary lighting circuit 33.60 $ 34.94 $ 4% increase
Illuminated sign` 39.16 $ 40.73 $ 4% increase
Private/residential pool/spa/hot tub 95.12 $ 98.92 $ 4% increase
Public/commercial pool/spa/hot tub 134.32 $ 139.69 $ 4% increase
Time clock 9.32 $ 9.69 $ 4% increase
Flood light pole 20.52 $ 21.34 $ 4% increase
Solar photovoltaic system (enter valuation) 1.09%
1.09% 1.00% Change for operational
efficiency
Low voltage/data cabling (enter valuation) 1.09%
1.09% 1.00% Change for operational
efficiency
Miscellaneous (enter valuation) 1.09%
1.09% 1.00% Change for operational
efficiency
Electrical Plan Check Fee Remove outdated/
unnecessary language
Electrical Investigation Fee 212.48 $ 220.98 $ 4% increase
$ 600 increase max to $600
75% of total Permit Fee, with $18.83
minimum payable at time of submitting
plans and specifications.
or an amount equal to
the Permit Fee, but not
exceeding $500,
whichever is greater. |1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit D may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 16 of 148EXHIBIT D|1010|City of Culver City
Building Fees
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Electrical Appeal Fee 167.45 $ 220.98 $
$ 600
Increase appeal to be
consistent with the
investigation fee.
Increase max to $600
or an amount equal to
the Permit Fee, but not
exceeding $500,
whichever is greater. |1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit D may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 17 of 148EXHIBIT D|1010|City of Culver City
Building Fees
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Total valuation (in dollars)
1 - 500 29.57 $ 30.75 $ 4% increase
501 - 2000 29.57 $ 30.75 $ 4% increase
Additional charge over 500 3.41 $ 3.55 $ 4% increase
2001 - 25,000 87.58 $ 91.08 $ 4% increase
Additional charge over 2000 18.19 $ 18.92 $ 4% increase
25,001 - 50,000 491.36 $ 511.01 $ 4% increase
Additional charge over 25,000 12.51 $ 13.01 $ 4% increase
50,001 - 100,000 807.57 $ 839.87 $ 4% increase
Additional charge over 50,000 9.09 $ 9.45 $ 4% increase
100,001 - 500,000 1,244.33 $ 1,294.10 $ 4% increase
Additional charge over 500,000 9.09 $ 9.45 $ 4% increase
500,001 - 1,000,000 4,749.84 $ 4,939.83 $ 4% increase
Additional charge over 500 6.82 $ 7.09 $ 4% increase
1,000,001 + 8,644.35 $ 8,990.12 $ 4% increase
Additional charge over 1,000,000 5.68 $ 5.91 $ 4% increase
Other Inspection Fees
Inspections outside of normal business hours (2
hour minimum charge) $90 per hour $93.60 per hr 4% increase
Reinspection Fees $90 per hour $93.60 per hr 4% increase
Inspections
for which no other fee is specifically indicated (2
hour minimum charge) $90 per hour $93.60 per hr 4% increase
Building Plan Check Fees No Change
Building Investigation Fee 212.48 $ 220.98 $ 4% increase
$ 600 increase max to $600
Sign permit Investigation $ 730.00 Error; should not be
included Building fees
q
the Permit Fee, but not
exceeding $500,
whichever is greater.
75% of total Permit Fee|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit D may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 18 of 148EXHIBIT D|1010|City of Culver City
Building Fees
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Demolition:
All single multi-family structures 240.00 $
All commercial structures 570.00 $
Residential/Partial 125.00 $
Residential/Full 250.00 $
Commercial/Partial 295.00 $
Commercial/Full 590.00 $
Appeal Fee 167.45 $ 220.98 $
$ 600
Increase appeal to be
consistent with the
investigation fee.
Increase max to $600
ADDITIONAL PLAN CHECK FEE (hourly rate) 97.82 $ 102.00 $ 4% increase
PROPERTY REPORTS**
Residential Property Report 90.00 $ 96.00 $ Increase to prior charge
Commercial Property Report 128.00 $ 128.00 $ No change
SCHOOL FEES*
Residential (per square foot 500sf and over) 2.24 $ 2.63 $ Determined by school
Commercial (per square foot of new area,
500 square feet and over) 0.36 $ 0.42 $ district, not City
Fees subject to change per School District.
SEISMIC FEES
Residential buildings of three (3) stories or less, (valuation x .0001)
Commercial (valuation x .00021)
or an amount equal to
the Permit Fee, but not
exceeding $500,
whichever is greater.
Additional categories of
demolition fees to
increase equity
* School fees are set and adjusted periodically by the School District. The
fees shown reflect the current fees at the time this schedule was adopted.
a. For all residential buildings of three (3) stories or less, the fee amount shall be
assessed at a rate of ten dollars and forty-six cents ($10.46) per one hundred thousand
dollars ($100,000) with appropriate fractions thereof; provided that the minimum fee shall be
fifty-two cents ($0.52); and
b. For all other buildings, the fee amount shall be assessed at a rate of twenty one
dollars and ninety-seven cents ($21.97) per one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) with
appropriate fractions thereof; provided that the minimum fee shall be fifty-two cents ($0.52).
Seismic fees shall be determined by the Building Official and collected when the building
permit is issued as follows:|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit D may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 19 of 148EXHIBIT D|1010|City of Culver City
Building Fees
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY** 1,080.00 $ 500.00 $ Adjust fee to a more
equitable level
WORK PERMIT 108.58 $ 112.92 $ 4% increase
SANDBLASTING 36.54 $ 38.00 $ 4% increase
As used herein, "buldings" are any structures built for the support, shelter or enclosure of
persons, animals, chattels, or property of any kind.
The Building Official shall forward the fees and required reports on a quarterly basis to the
State.
The City shall retain five percent (5%) of the total amount collected for data utilization and
seismic education incorporating data from the Strong-Motion Instrumentation and Seismic
Hazards Mapping Program.
**The City Manager, or his/her designee, may waive the property report and TCO fees when
the applicant is another governmental agency or a 50(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization
headquartered in Culver City.|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit D may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 20 of 148EXHIBIT D|1010|City of Culver City
Planning Division
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Address Assignment 265.00 $ 280.00 $ 4% increase
Administrative Site Plan Review [ASPR]:* 1,167.00 $ 1,210.00 $ 4% increase
Administrative Use Permit* 1,380.00 $ 1,440.00 $ 4% increase
Administrative Modification
Single/Two Family Dwelling* 479.00 $ 500.00 $ 4% increase
Other* 1,352.00 $ 1,410.00 $ 4% increase
Adult Use Development Permit 11,644.00 $ 12,110.00 $ 4% increase
After-the-Fact Filing * 2 times the current
application fee
Annexation / De-Annexation* 8,901.00 $ 9,260.00 $ 4% increase
Appeal Fees:
- Code project decision or Condition of Approval* 1/2 the current
application fee
no change
- Code Interpretation to Board of Zoning Adjustment* 2,666.00 $ 2,666.00 $ no change
- Code Interpretation to Planning Commission* 2,666.00 $ 2,666.00 $ no change
- Code Interpretation to City Council* 2,666.00 $ 2,666.00 $ no change
- Conditional Use Permit no change
Single/Two Family Dwelling 945.00 $ 945.00 $ no change
Other 1,448.00 $ 1,448.00 $ no change
- Administrative Use Permit 291.00 $ 291.00 $ no change
Applicant Request Case Continuation* (w/i 30
days of Planning Comm. Meeting)
1/2 current
application fee
Certificate of Appropriateness
Minor* (by the Community Development Director) 1,247.00 $ 1,300.00 $ 4% increase
Major* (by the Planning Commission) 1,818.00 $ 1,890.00 $ 4% increase
Certificate of Compliance 1,223.00 $ 1,270.00 $ 4% increase
Comprehensive Plan
New Application* 18,393.00 $ 19,130.00 $ 4% increase
Major Modification* 17,076.00 $ 17,760.00 $ 4% increase
Minor Modification* 2,644.00 $ 2,750.00 $ 4% increase
ALL FEES MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) ARE SUBJECT TO A 4% TECHNOLOGY FEE (see
Exhibit J)|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit D may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 21 of 148EXHIBIT D|1010|City of Culver City
Planning Division
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
ALL FEES MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) ARE SUBJECT TO A 4% TECHNOLOGY FEE (see
Exhibit J)
Comprehensive Sign Program
Multi Business Sign Program (MBSP)* 447.00 $ 460.00 $ 4% increase
Master Sign Program (MSP)* 990.00 $ 1,030.00 $ 4% increase
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
Single Family/Two Family Dwelling units* 4,443.00 $ 4,620.00 $ 4% increase
Other* 9,666.00 $ 10,050.00 $ 4% increase
Covenant and Agreement 390.00 $ 410.00 $ 4% increase
+ recording fee (each) actual cost actual cost
Density and Other Bonus Incentives* (DOBI) 13,658.00 $ 14,200.00 $ 4% increase
Development Agreement* 17,550.00 $ 18,250.00 $ 4% increase
Dual Discretionary Actions or Applications* no change
Environmental Analysis
Categorical Exemption 127.00 $ 130.00 $ 4% increase
Negative Declaration 1,982.00 $ 2,060.00 $ 4% increase
Environmental Impact Report no change
Preparation of Special/Technical Studies no change
Extension of Time
Administrative 210.00 $ 220.00 $ 4% increase
Planning Commission no change
Fee for Service Contract Planner no change
General Plan Amendment
Map* 14,263.00 $ 14,830.00 $ 4% increase
Text* 14,263.00 $ 14,830.00 $ 4% increase
Height Exception* 13,658.00 $ 14,200.00 $ 4% increase
Inspections by Planning Division Staff
(in excess of 5 hours) $90 per hour $95 per hour
5% increase
Large Family Daycare Centers 583.00 $ 610.00 $ 4% increase
Each application at full fee, plus full recovery
of City costs
Cost of consultant, plus 25% City contract
administration and document review.
Cost of consultant, plus 25% City contract
administration and document review.
1/2 the current application fee
Cost of consultant, plus 25% City contract
administration and work product review. |1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit D may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 22 of 148EXHIBIT D|1010|City of Culver City
Planning Division
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
ALL FEES MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) ARE SUBJECT TO A 4% TECHNOLOGY FEE (see
Exhibit J)
Modification or reconsideration of previously
approved request:
Prior to issuance of building permit no change
After issuance of building permit no change
Oil Well Permit
New Oil Well Application - per well* 9,666.00 $ 10,050.00 $ 4% increase
Annual Renewal - per well* 667.00 $ 690.00 $ 4% increase
Abandonment Permit - per well* 488.00 $ 510.00 $ 4% increase
Outdoor Display Permit* 156.00 $ 160.00 $ 4% increase
Preliminary Project Review (PPR)* 2,025.00 $ 2,110.00 $ 4% increase
Sign Permit* 118.00 $ 120.00 $ 4% increase
Site Plan Review by Planning Commission (SPR)* 9,666.00 $ 10,050.00 $ 4% increase
Special Research by Planning Division Staff
(in excess of 1 hour) $99 per hour $105 per hour
5% increase
Specific (or Precise) Plan* 22,978.00 $ 23,900.00 $ 4% increase
Street Name* (Change or new if not part of the
subdivision map process)
14,263.00 $ 14,830.00 $ 4% increase
Subdivision of Land
Lot Line Adjustment* 1,175.00 $ 1,220.00 $ 4% increase
Tentative Parcel Map* 4,443.00 $ 4,620.00 $ 4% increase
Tentative Tract Map* 5,321.00 $ 5,530.00 $ 4% increase
Surcharge for new, additional, or replacement
Construction (with discretionary application)
Residential $242 per unit over
2, maximum of
$12,321
$250 per unit
over 2, maximum
of $12,750
4% increase
Non-residential $0.17 per square
foot, maximum of
$12,804
$0.20 per square
foot, maximum of
$15,000
4% increase
plus $28 for each land and airspace lot
1/2 the current application fee
Full cost of current application fee |1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit D may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 23 of 148EXHIBIT D|1010|City of Culver City
Planning Division
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
ALL FEES MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) ARE SUBJECT TO A 4% TECHNOLOGY FEE (see
Exhibit J)
Temporary Banner Permit
Over Street/Right of Way* 53.00 $ 60.00 $ 4% increase
On building or private property* 37.00 $ 40.00 $ 4% increase
Temporary Use Permit* 540.00 $ 560.00 $ 4% increase
Variance by Planning Commission (VAR)* 8,885.00 $ 9,240.00 $ 4% increase
Zone Code Amendment (ZCA)
Map* 14,263.00 $ 14,830.00 $ 4% increase
Text* 14,263.00 $ 14,830.00 $ 4% increase
Zoning Confirmation Letter 300.00 $ 310.00 $ 4% increase|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit D may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 24 of 148EXHIBIT E|1010|City of Culver City
Fire Department
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION FOR BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
Transport Fee for BLS and Special Ancillary Services*
Per person transported 644.50 $ 663.00 $
per LA County fee
schedule
Code 3 (lights and sirens) 101.00 $ 103.00 $
Oxygen 71.75 $ 73.75 $
Per mile 14.50 $ 15.00 $
Any supplies or medication**
EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION FOR ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (ALS)
Transport Fee for Advanced Life Support (ALS) and
Special Ancillary Services*
Per person transported 904.25 $ 929.75 $
per LA County fee
schedule
Code 3 (lights and sirens) 101.00 $ 103.00 $
Oxygen 71.75 $ 73.75 $
Per mile 14.50 $ 15.00 $
Any supplies or medication**
*Transport fees, mileage and oxygen shall be adjusted annually
in accordance with the fee schedule approved by the L.A. County
General Public Allowable Rate Schedule. The fees shown reflect
the current fees at the time this schedule is adopted. Fees are
subject to change as L.A. County fees change.
**Supplies and medications will be adjusted annually in
accordance with price increases.
Notwithstanding the above fees, the Fire Chief, or his/her
designee, is authorized to waive fees for Emergency
Transportation services.|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit D may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 25 of 148EXHIBIT E|1010|City of Culver City
Fire Department
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
FIRE PREVENTION FEES
Detection/Suppression Permit Fees (Includes on-site inspections)
Issuance Fee 39.87 $ 41.46 $ 4% increase
New Fire Service Connection 63.24 $ 65.77 $ 4% increase
New, Add, Alter, Repair Existing System 63.24 $ 65.77 $ 4% increase
Standpipe riser, each 29.88 $ 31.08 $ 4% increase
Standpipes, each outlet 20.62 $ 21.44 $ 4% increase
No.of sprinker heads:
1-10 34.37 $ 35.74 $ 4% increase
11-25 67.37 $ 70.06 $ 4% increase
26-50 118.23 $ 122.96 $ 4% increase
51-100 210.35 $ 218.76 $ 4% increase
101-200 336.83 $ 350.30 $ 4% increase
201-300 463.32 $ 481.85 $ 4% increase
301-500 714.91 $ 743.51 $ 4% increase
501-1,000 1,051.75 $ 1,093.82 $ 4% increase
1,001-2,000 1,598.93 $ 1,662.89 $ 4% increase
2,001-3,000 2,103.49 $ 2,187.63 $ 4% increase
3,001-4,000 2,524.19 $ 2,625.16 $ 4% increase
4,001-5,000 2,944.89 $ 3,062.69 $ 4% increase
5,001-6,000 3,365.59 $ 3,500.21 $ 4% increase
Each additional 100 heads 41.25 $ 42.90 $ 4% increase
Plan Check Fee(% of Permit Fee) 65% of permit fee
Dry or Wet Chemical Hood Systems (Includes on-site inspections)
Issuance Fee 39.87 $ 41.46 $ 4% increase
New, Add, Alter, Repair Existing System 63.24 $ 65.77 $ 4% increase
Per System 31.62 $ 32.88 $ 4% increase
Per Device 5.98 $ 6.22 $ 4% increase
Plan Check Fee (% of Permit Fee) 65% of permit fee
Fire Alarm System (Includes on-site inspections)
Issuance Fee 39.87 $ 41.46 $ 4% increase
New, Add, Alter, Repair Existing System 63.24 $ 65.77 $ 4% increase
Annunciator Panel/FACP/Power Supply 52.24 $ 54.33 $ 4% increase
Control Modules-input/output 2.06 $ 2.14 $ 4% increase
Initiation Devices - Manual 2.06 $ 2.14 $ 4% increase
Initiation Devices - Automatic 2.06 $ 2.14 $ 4% increase
Initiation Devices, Manual 2.06 $ 2.14 $ 4% increase
Plan Check Fee (% of Permit Fee) 65% of permit fee|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit D may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 26 of 148EXHIBIT E|1010|City of Culver City
Fire Department
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Cellular Communication Site Permit Fees (Includes on-site inspections)
Issuance Fee 44.31 $ 41.46 $ Adjust to be
consistent with
other permit
issuance fees
New, Add, Alter, Repair Existing System 63.24 $ 65.77 $ 4% increase
Number of Batteries under 20 gallons each
1-10 34.37 $ 35.74 $ 4% increase
11-20 67.37 $ 70.06 $ 4% increase
21 and over 118.24 $ 122.97 $ 4% increase
Batteries larger than 20 gallons 118.24 $ 122.97 $ 4% increase
Plan Check Fee (% of Permit Fee) 65% of permit fee
New Construction Fees (% of Bldg Permit) (Includes on-site inspections)
One/Two Family Dwellings 65% of Bulding Permit
Fire Sprinkler Permit/Plan Check 65% of Bulding Permit
All Other Buildings 65% of Bulding Permit
Fire/Life Safety Plan Review 16% of Building Permit
Fire Sprinkler Permit/Plan Check 65% of Bulding Permit
Fire Alarm Permit/Plan Check (if required) 65% of Bulding Permit
Remodels/Tenant Improvements (% of Bldg Permit) (Includes on-site inspections)
One/Two Family Dwellings 65% of Bulding Permit
Fire Sprinkler Permit/Plan Check 65% of Bulding Permit
All Other Buildings 65% of Bulding Permit
Fire/Life Safety Plan Review 16% of Building Permit
Fire Sprinkler Permit/Plan Check 65% of Bulding Permit
Fire Alarm Permit/Plan Check (if required) 65% of Bulding Permit
Resubmittal of Plans 54.99 $ 57.19 $
After hours/Weekend Inspections
(Minimum of 8 hours) $100/hr $125 per hour
High Rise Inspections
(Minimum of 8 hours) $100/hr $125 per hour
Hydrant Flow Testing
(Minimum of 4 hours) $100/hr $125 per hour
Based on current
hourly rate
Other or Miscellaneous Inspections (per hour) $100/hr $125 per hour
Based on current
hourly rate
covered under
generic detection/
suppression/ alarm
fees
covered under
generic detection/
suppression/ alarm
f
Based on current
hourly rate
Based on current
hourly rate
covered under
generic detection/
suppression/ alarm
fees
covered under
generic detection/
suppression/ alarm
fees|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit D may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 27 of 148EXHIBIT E|1010|City of Culver City
Fire Department
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
SPECIAL PERMIT FEES
Christmas Tree Lot 137.48 $ 142.98 $ 4% increase
Day Care Centers
< 49 Children 34.37 $ 35.74 $ 4% increase
50 or more Children 68.74 $ 71.49 $ 4% increase
Environmental Equip./Soil Remediation 343.71 $ 357.46 $ 4% increase
Explosives - Storage/Sell/Display 171.85 $ 178.72 $ 4% increase
Filming 68.74 $ 71.49 $ 4% increase
Fire Department Lock 11.95 $ 12.43 $ 4% increase
Fire Road Use 23.91 $ 24.87 $ 4% increase
Helicopter Lifts, Landing, Etc. 206.23 $ 214.48 $ 4% increase
Installing Contractor/Central Station Permit $150 Annual $150 Annual no change
Mall (covered) Annual Permit Kiosks/Display
Booths/Liquid or Gas-Fueled Equip 298.88 $ 310.84 $ 4% increase
Open Flame - Candles
Candles in public assembly Buildings 68.74 $ 71.49 $ 4% increase
Open flame/burning 68.74 $ 71.49 $ 4% increase
Pit Barbecue 34.37 $ 35.74 $ 4% increase
Special Effects/Pyrotechnics/Use Receive/Trans. 68.74 $ 71.49 $ 4% increase
Special Events
Frontal Area < 9 sq. ft. 68.74 $ 71.49 $ 4% increase
Spray Finishing
Frontal Area > 9 sq. ft. 137.48 $ 142.98 $ 4% increase
Tank Truck/Flammable Liquids 206.23 $ 214.48 $ 4% increase
Tank Removal/Installation (per tank)
Above Ground 206.23 $ 214.48 $ 4% increase
Tank Removal/Installation (per tank)
Below Ground 206.23 $ 214.48 $ 4% increase
Tents and Air Supported Structures
200-500 sq. ft. 41.25 $ 42.90 $ 4% increase
501-1,000 sq. ft. 109.99 $ 114.39 $ 4% increase
Over 1,001 sq. ft. 206.23 $ 214.48 $ 4% increase
Title 19 - Five Year Sprinkler/Standpipe Test 137.48 $ 142.98 $ 4% increase
Welding/Cutting 68.74 $ 71.49 $ 4% increase
Heliport 166.45 $ 173.11 $ 4% increase
Incident Report Copies (per copy) 5.00 $ 5.00 $ no change|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit D may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 28 of 148EXHIBIT E|1010|City of Culver City
Fire Department
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FEES
Handling reportable quantities of Haz Mat
(includes Plan Review, On-Site Inspection, Special 100.11 $ 104.11 $ 4% increase
Permits, Etc.)
Amount per lb. of reportable quantities
(average daily amt) 0.10 $ 0.10 $ no change
Underground tank (per tank) 53.40 $ 55.54 $ 4% increase
Late fee assessment 50% of bill 40% of bill
Administrative fee of non-disclosure
(charged in addition to disclosure fee) $100 first/$500 second no change
FIRE INSPECTION FEES
Commercial Businesses
From 1 to 1,999 sq. ft. 99.62 $ 103.60 $ 4% increase
From 2,000 to 4,999 sq. ft. 124.38 $ 129.36 $ 4% increase
From 5,000 to 9,000 sq. ft. 174.35 $ 181.32 $ 4% increase
10,000 sq. ft. or more 343.71 $ 357.46 $ 4% increase
Apartment Complexes
Under 8 Units 99.62 $ 103.60 $ 4% increase
8-19 Units 124.38 $ 129.36 $ 4% increase
20-39 Units 174.35 $ 181.32 $ 4% increase
40-99 Units 343.71 $ 357.46 $ 4% increase
100-199 Units 687.42 $ 714.92 $ 4% increase
200-299 Units 1,031.13 $ 1,072.38 $ 4% increase
300-399 Units 1,374.84 $ 1,429.83 $ 4% increase
400 Units and over 1,718.55 $ 1,787.29 $ 4% increase
fee set by LA
County|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit D may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 29 of 148EXHIBIT F-1
City of Culver City
Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Department
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
FEE FOR APPLICATIONS/APPEALS
FOR PERMITS FOR REMOVAL OF
STREET TREES
Processing App./Removal of Street Tree 50.00 $ 55.00 $ 10% increase
Processing Appeal/Removal of Street Tree 50.00 $ 55.00 $ 10% increase
(Appeal to the City Council of a decision of the Parks and Recreation Commission decision)
If an appellant is a City Official acting within the course and scope of the official's duties,
no fee is required.
SENIOR & SOCIAL SERVICES**
Flat rate for the membership in the Culver City
Senior Citizens Center $10 per year $10 per year no change
Community Garden Plot Rental Fee: $30 per year $30 per year no change
New and/or replacement key to garden 3.00 $ 11.00 $ no change
**Senior and Social Services fees are established and collected by the Culver City Senior Citizen Association.
Culver City does not establish these fees and they are provided here for information only.
These fees are non-refundable; provided that, if permit is issued to the applicant or
appellant, all the fees paid shall be credited toward the payment of the cost required
pursuant to the City Code.
Page 30 of 148EXHIBIT F-1
City of Culver City
Recreation Department
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name
Current
Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
RECREATION DIVISION
RECREATION USER FEES
Administrative Fees:
Non-Resident Fee for Rec. Prog. Participation 10.00 $ 10.00 $ no change
Refund Processing Fee 10.00 $ 10.00 $ no change
Child Care Late Pick Up Fee $1.00 per $1.00 per no change
child per child per
minute minute
After School Programs at School Site: SEE CCARP
One child weekly registration fee, Resident 50.00 $
Second child weekly registration fee, Resident 45.00 $
One child weekly registration fee, non-resident 60.00 $
Second child wkly registration fee, non-resident 55.00 $
After School Late Payment Fee 10.00 $
CC Afterschool Recreation Program (CCARP):
One child weekly registration fee, Resident 35.00 $ 45.00 $ increase $10
Second child weekly registration fee, Resident - $ 40.00 $ new option
One child wkly registration fee, non-resident 45.00 $ 55.00 $ increase $10
Second child weekly registration fee, non-resident - $ 50.00 $ new option
After School Late Payment fee 10.00 $ 25.00 $ Increase to discourage
late payments
Aquatic Fees - Recreation Swim & Lap Swim Daily Fee
Adults 18 yrs & Older 3.00 $ 3.00 $ no change
Seniors and children 17 and under 2.00 $ 2.00 $ no change
Aquatic Fees - Swim Passes
Adult Lap Swim Passes, Residents, 15 visits 30.00 $ 30.00 $ no change
Adult Lap Swim Passes, Non-resident, 15 visits 40.00 $ 40.00 $ no change
Srs & Disabled Lap Passes, Residents, 15 visits 20.00 $ 20.00 $ no change
Aquatic Fees - Swim Lessons, Resident
Learn to Swim Group Lessons (5 Lessons) 27.00 $ 30.00 $ increase $3
Learn to Swim Group Lessions (10 Lessons) 48.00 $ 50.00 $ increase $2
Lifeguard Training 130.00 $ 130.00 $ no change
Private Swim Lessons (per 30 minute lesson) 33.00 $ 35.00 $ increase $2
Aquatic Fees - Swim Lession, Non-Resident
Learn to Swim Group Lession (5 Lessons) 37.00 $ 40.00 $ increase $3
Learn to Swim Group Lession (10 Lessons) 58.00 $ 60.00 $ increase $2
Lifeguard Training 140.00 $ 140.00 $ no change
Private Swim Lessons (per 30 minute lesson) 43.00 $ 45.00 $ increase $2
Eliminated pupil free
days & holidays
Page 31 of 148EXHIBIT F-1
City of Culver City
Recreation Department
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name
Current
Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Aquatic Rental Fees - hourly rate
School District Rate per hour Staff Costs
Non-Profit Rental, Resident, up to 100 people 50.00 $ 55.00 $ increase $5
Non-Profit Rental, Resident, each add'l 25 people 15.00 $ 20.00 $ increase $5
Private Party, Resident, up to 100 people 65.00 $ 70.00 $ increase $5
Private Party, Resident, each add'l 25 people 25.00 $ 30.00 $ increase $5
Private Party, Non-Resident, up to 100 people 85.00 $ 90.00 $ increase $5
Private Party, Non-Resident, ea add'l 25 people 20.00 $ 25.00 $ increase $5
Cancellation of rental, at least 14 day notice 50% of fees retained
Cancellation of rental, less than 14 day notice 100% of fees retained
Permit for Grass Areas - Per Hour
Youth Sports League Play, Resident
51% residency No Charge No Charge no change
Youth Sports Tournaments, Resident,
51% residency No Charge No Charge no change
Youth Sports League Play, Non-resident 30.00 $ 30.00 $ no change
Youth Sports Tournament Play, Non-resident 40.00 $ 40.00 $ no change
Resident Adult Private Group 30.00 $ 30.00 $ no change
Non-resident Adult Private Group 45.00 $ 45.00 $ no change
Non-resident Adult Tournament 50.00 $ 55.00 $ increase $5
Lights - in addition to field use for all user
groups except Resident Youth Sports League
& Tournament Play $10/hr $10 per hour no change
Enrichment Class Fees, Non-Contract, Resident, Materials Fee and Instruction included:
Pre-K type classes, 2-5 yrs old 35.00 $ 35.00 $ no change
Pre-K type classes, 2-5 yrs old, 10 classes 70.00 $ 70.00 $ no change
Pre-K type classes, 2-5 yrs old, 20 classes 140.00 $ 140.00 $ no change
Pre-K class, 2-5 yrs old, 4 days/wk, monthly fee* 100.00 $ 100.00 $ no change
Pre-K class, 2-5 yrs old, 5 days/wk, monthly fee 140.00 $ 140.00 $ no change
Kiddie Clay, 4-13 yrs old, 1day/wk, 8 weeks 50.00 $ 50.00 $ no change
*Fee based upon 16 wk session and rate is for
only 4 weeks of the 16.
Enrichment Class Fees, Non-Contract, Non-Resident, Materials Fee and Instruction included:
Pre-K type classes, 2-5 yrs old 45.00 $ 45.00 $ no change
Pre-K type classes 2-5 yrs old, 10 classes 80.00 $ 80.00 $ no change
Pre-K type classes 2-5 yrs old, 20 classes 150.00 $ 150.00 $ no change
Pre-K class, 2-5 yrs old, 4 days/wk, monthly fee* 110.00 $ 110.00 $ no change
Pre-K class, 2-5 yrs old, 5 days/wk, monthly fee 150.00 $ 150.00 $ no change
Kiddie Clay, 4-13 yrs old, 1 day/wk, 8 weeks 60.00 $ 60.00 $ no change
*Fee based upon 16 week session and rate is
for only 4 weeks of the 16.
Page 32 of 148EXHIBIT F-1
City of Culver City
Recreation Department
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name
Current
Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Drill Team:
Monthly Fee for Residents 30.00 $ 30.00 $ no change
Monthly Fee for Non-residents 40.00 $ 40.00 $ no change
Enrichment Class Fees - Contract:
Residents (City receives 30% of revenue
collected) varies varies no change
Non-resident (City receives 30% of revenue
collected) varies varies no change
Non-resident surcharge per class 10.00 $ 10.00 $ no change
Culver City Living Advertisement Fees:
Full Page B&W Ad 800.00 $ 800.00 $ no change
Full Page Color Ad 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ no change
Half Page B&W Ad 500.00 $ 500.00 $ no change
Half Page Color Ad 600.00 $ 600.00 $ no change
1/4 Page B&W Ad 300.00 $ 300.00 $ no change
1/4 Page Color Ad 400.00 $ 400.00 $ no change
Day Camp Fees - (per week) Residents:
Just 4 Kids Day Camp (ages 6-10) 125.00 $ 125.00 $ no change
Second child discount - $ 110.00 $ new option
Teen Camp (ages 11-13) 105.00 $ 105.00 $ no change
Second child discount - $ 95.00 $ new option
Day Camp Fees - (per week) Non-Residents:
Just 4 Kids Day Camp (ages 6-10) 155.00 $ 155.00 $ no change
Second child discount - $ 140.00 $ new option
Teen Camp (ages 11-13) 135.00 $ 135.00 $ no change
Second child discount - $ 125.00 $ new option
Day Camp Fees - (per week) Employee Rate,
25% Discount:
Just 4 Kids Day Camp (ages 6-10) 94.00 $ 94.00 $ no change
Teen Camp (ages 11-13) 79.00 $ 79.00 $ no change
Special Events - one time fees:
Breakfast with Santa, per person 10.00 $ 8.00 $ Per person - no longer
free for adults
Lunch with the Bunny 10.00 $ 10.00 $ no change
Excursions - based on full cost recovery actual cost +
25%
Actual Costs Actual Costs
plus 25%
Add 25% for contract/
service administration
by City staff
Craft Activities - one time special craft activities Actual Costs Actual Costs no change
Special Events Photo Fees 3.00 $ 3.00 $ no change
Administrative Fees for Film Permits
Application Processing Fee 100.00 $ fee inlcuded as part of
parks filming fees
Page 33 of 148EXHIBIT F-1
City of Culver City
Recreation Department
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name
Current
Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Permit fees for Filming or Video Taping, 12 hours or fraction thereof:
All other Park Facilities 500.00 $ 600.00 $ increase to include App
processing fee
Cancellation Charge - 3 days notice 50% of fees retained
Cancellation Charge - less than 3 days notice, 100% of fees retained
% of fees retained to cover staff costs and
public inconvenience
Culver City Park 900.00 $ 1,000.00 $
Culver City Plunge 900.00 $ 1,000.00 $
Veteran's Memorial Park 900.00 $ 1,000.00 $
Permit fees for Still Photographer, 6 hours or fraction thereof:
All other Park Facilities 250.00 $ 250.00 $ no change
Cancellation Charge - with less than 7 days
notice 100% of fees retained
Cancellation Charge - with more than 7 days
notice 50% of fees retained
Culver City Park 300.00 $ 300.00 $ no change
Culver City Plunge 500.00 $ 500.00 $ no change
Veteran's Memorial Park 300.00 $ 300.00 $ no change
Culver West Alexander Park - Residents, 4 hours:
Room Rental Only 140.00 $ 140.00 $ no change
Room and Kitchen Rental 180.00 $ 180.00 $ no change
Non-Profit Flat Rate 100.00 $ 100.00 $ no change
Culver West Alexander Park - Non-Residents, 4 hours:
Room Rental Only 160.00 $ 160.00 $ no change
Room and Kitchen Rental 200.00 $ 200.00 $ no change
Non-Profit Flat Rate 160.00 $ 160.00 $ no change
Lindberg Stone House & Kronenthal Park - Residents, 4 hours:
Room Rental Only 140.00 $ 140.00 $ no change
Room and Kitchen Rental 180.00 $ 180.00 $ no change
Non-Profit Flat Rate 100.00 $ 100.00 $ no change
Lindberg Stone House & Kronenthal Park - Non-Residents, 4 hours:
Room Rental Only 160.00 $ 160.00 $ no change
Room and Kitchen Rental 200.00 $ 200.00 $ no change
Non-Profit Flat Rate 160.00 $ 160.00 $ no change
Increase to include
Application processing
fee
Page 34 of 148EXHIBIT F-1
City of Culver City
Recreation Department
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name
Current
Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
PARK FACILITY PERMIT
All Other Park Buildings - Resident, 4 hours:
Room Rental Only 140.00 $ 140.00 $ no change
Non-Profit Flat Rate 100.00 $ 100.00 $ no change
All Other Park Buildings - Non-Resident, 4 hours:
Room Rental Only 160.00 $ 160.00 $ no change
Non-Profit Flat Rate 160.00 $ 160.00 $ no change
Other Applicable Fees & Charges:
Refundable Security Deposit 200.00 $ 200.00 $ no change
Extended Permit Time - per hour charge 25.00 $ 25.00 $ no change
Custodial Fee - per hour, by request only 50.00 $ 50.00 $ no change
Staff Fee - per hour, by request only 20.00 $ 20.00 $ no change
Cancellation Fee - with at least 30 days notice 50% of fees retained
Cancellation Fee - less than 30 days notice 100% of fees retained
PARK PERMIT
Veteran's Park Resident, 4 hours:
For the first 100 people 50.00 $ 55.00 $ increase $5
For each additional 25 people or part thereof 20.00 $ 20.00 $ no change
Non-Profit Flat Rate 50.00 $ 55.00 $ increase $5
Veteran's Park Non-Resident, 4 hours:
For the first 100 people 150.00 $ 160.00 $ increase $10
For each additional 25 people or part thereof 50.00 $ 50.00 $ no change
Non-Profit Flat Rate 150.00 $ 160.00 $ increase $10
All Other Parks - Resident, 4 hours:
For the firest 25 people 25.00 $ 30.00 $ increase $5
For each additional 25 people or part thereof 25.00 $ 30.00 $ increase $5
Non-Profit Flat Rate 35.00 $ 40.00 $ increase $5
All Other Parks - Non-Resident Fees, 4 hours:
For the firest 25 people 50.00 $ 60.00 $ increase $10
For each additional 25 people or part thereof 50.00 $ 60.00 $ increase $10
Non-Profit Flat Rate 125.00 $ 130.00 $ increase $5
Moonbounce Reservation Fees, per use:
Moonbounce Reservation Fees, per use 25.00 $ 30.00 $ increase $5
Page 35 of 148EXHIBIT F-1
City of Culver City
Recreation Department
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name
Current
Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
RECC (Afterschool) PROGRAM SEE CCARP
RECC (Afterschool) Program:
One Child Per Month 210.00 $ see CCARP fees
Additional Child Per Month 170.00 $ see CCARP fees
One Child Per Week 55.00 $ see CCARP fees
Additional Child Per Week 45.00 $ see CCARP fees
Non-Resident Surcharge per Week 10.00 $ see CCARP fees
SPORTS
Adult Sports Leagues, team fee per season:
Adult Softball League Fee 410.00 $ 425.00 $ 4% increase
Adult Basketball League Fee 347.00 $ 360.00 $ 4% increase
Youth Sports Leagues - Participation Fee per season:
Flag Football, Resident 50.00 $ 50.00 $ no change
Flag Football, Non-Resident 60.00 $ 60.00 $ no change
Basketball, Resident 50.00 $ 50.00 $ no change
Basketball, Non-Resident 60.00 $ 60.00 $ no change
Superstars, Resident 40.00 $ 40.00 $ no change
Superstars, Non-Resident 50.00 $ 50.00 $ no change
Track & Field Instruction, Resident 50.00 $ 50.00 $ no change
Track & Field Instruction, Non-Resident 60.00 $ 60.00 $ no change
Track & Field Meet Only, Resident 5.00 $ 5.00 $ no change
Track & Field Meet Only, Non-Resident 10.00 $ 10.00 $ no change
Adult Drop-In Basketball, 15 visits 35.00 $ 40.00 $ increase $5
Adult Drop-In Basketball, 15 visits 35.00 $ 40.00 $ increase $5
TEEN CENTER
Teen Center Fees:
Teen Ctr Dance Admission per person, member 4.00 $ eliminate
Teen Ctr Dance Admission per person, non-member 5.00 $ 5.00 $ no change
Teen Ctr Hip Hop Talent Show Admission pp 4.00 $ event no longer offered
Teen Center membership per semester (2x per year) - $ 50.00 $ new fee
Teen Ctr ID, replacements 1.00 $ no longer offered
WEIGHT ROOM
no longer have weight
Weight Room Membership Fee (per year): room program
Seniors/Veterans 40.00 $
Residents 60.00 $
Non-Residents 80.00 $
Youth 13-18 years old 10.00 $
Page 36 of 148EXHIBIT F-2
Category A –
Category B –
1)
2)
3)
4)
a.
b.
c.
No other means of fund raising are employed; and
Each City group, organization, or association must have on file with the
Complex Manager’s office:
Current membership roster listing resident address of each member;
and
“City Sponsored”, as used in Exhibit F-2, shall mean any City group,
organization or association that is granted the use of any part of the Complex
facilities for any purpose for no fee, or for a small stipend determined by the
Director. A complete list of all City Sponsored organizations shall be
presented in a to the City Council each year representing the prior year’s
usage of the Veterans’ Memorial Complex. City Sponsorship of one event in
any given year does not automatically qualify that group for on-going City
Sponsorship.
"Culver City 501(c)(3) Charitable Non-Profit Organization," as used in Exhibit
F-2, means any established City group, organization or association
headquartered in the City of Culver City, including without limitation, civic
groups, service clubs, political organizations and fraternal associations who
use any part of the Complex facilities for any purpose and who sponsors an
event of City-wide interest when:
City of Culver City
Name and telephone number of the President and Vice President;
and
Copy of its by-laws.
Veterans Memorial Complex
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Donations are not accepted before, during or after the event; and
DEFINITION OF TERMS IN THIS EXHIBIT F-2 rescinds the definitions in Section H of
Resolution No. 2003-R020. The fees shall be assessed in conjunction with the
regulations set forth in Resolution No. 2003-R020:
Conducting a regularly scheduled monthly and/or quarterly business
meeting, (breakfast, lunch or dinner) where no admission is charged.
(Routine collection of club dues and charges for cost of food service
shall not be construed as fund raising or admission charges); and,
Page 37 of 148EXHIBIT F-2
City of Culver City
Veterans Memorial Complex
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Category C –
1)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Category D – 1)
2)
Category E – 1)
2)
Any other means of fund raising is used; or
The activity is in the nature of a private party or social gathering; or
Culver City Non-Profit Organization means any established City group,
organization or association including without limitation, civic groups,
service clubs, political organizations and fraternal associations who use
any part of the Complex facilities for any purpose when:
An admission is charged; or
Any donations are accepted before or during the event; or
“Culver City Non-Profit Organization Fundraisers” (defined below - #1),
religious organizations, government agencies, non-profit, charitable 501(c)(3)
organizations outside of Culver City.
"Culver City Commercial” means Culver City businesses will receive a
25% 10% discount off of the rental fees. To qualify for this discount, the
business must be located within the boundaries of Culver City and
supply the Veterans’ Memorial Complex office with a copy of their
current Culver City business license.
"Commercial" shall mean any group, organization or association or any
person or persons, whether a City resident or not, who do not qualify for
any of the other fee categories in this section when any part of the
Veterans’ Memorial Complex is used whether for monetary gain or not.
“Non-Resident Private” shall mean any type of family gathering that is
organized by invitation only, and no admission is charged, and all non-
profit organizations outside of Culver City who do not qualify as a
charitable 501(c)(3) organization.
“Resident Private” shall mean Culver City residents holding a private
gathering as defined above will receive a 25% 10% discount off of the
Category D rental fees. To qualify for this discount, the contract for the
use of the Veteran's Memorial Complex facilities must be entered into
with, and signed by a Culver City resident who has supplied the
Veterans’ Memorial Complex office with a copy of their most recent utility
bill.
The activity is a district, state or national convention or meeting.
Any type of sale or auction takes place; or
Page 38 of 148EXHIBIT F-2
City of Culver City
Veterans Memorial Complex
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
HOURLY RENTAL FEES
VETERAN'S MEMORIAL BUILDING
Auditorium
Category B 147.25 $ 153.00 $ 4% increase
Category C 220.00 $ 229.00 $ 4% increase
Category D 247.50 $ 257.00 $ 4% increase
Category E 316.25 $ 329.00 $ 4% increase
Rotunda
Category B 27.00 $ 28.00 $ 4% increase
Category C 41.25 $ 43.00 $ 4% increase
Category D 75.75 $ 79.00 $ 4% increase
Category E 117.00 $ 122.00 $ 4% increase
Garden
Category B 18.50 $ 19.00 $ 4% increase
Category C 27.50 $ 29.00 $ 4% increase
Category D 62.00 $ 64.00 $ 4% increase
Category E 103.25 $ 107.00 $ 4% increase
Multipurpose
Category B 20.00 $ 21.00 $ 4% increase
Category C 30.25 $ 31.00 $ 4% increase
Category D 41.25 $ 55.00 $ Adjust to correct error in
prior fee schedule
Category E 68.75 $ 72.00 $ 4% increase
Kaizuka
Category B 7.50 $ 8.00 $ 4% increase
Category C 11.00 $ 11.00 $ 4% increase
Category D 27.50 $ 29.00 $ 4% increase
Category E 48.25 $ 50.00 $ 4% increase
Uruapan
Category B 8.00 $ 8.00 $ 4% increase
Category C 12.25 $ 13.00 $ 4% increase
Category D 27.50 $ 29.00 $ 4% increase
Category E 48.25 $ 50.00 $ 4% increase
Yanji
Category B 6.00 $ 6.00 $ 4% increase
Category C 9.00 $ 9.00 $ 4% increase
Category D 13.75 $ 14.00 $ 4% increase
Category E 23.25 $ 24.00 $ 4% increase
Page 39 of 148EXHIBIT F-2
City of Culver City
Veterans Memorial Complex
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Iksan
Category B 8.00 $ 8.00 $ 4% increase
Category C 12.00 $ 12.00 $ 4% increase
Category D 20.75 $ 22.00 $ 4% increase
Category E 31.25 $ 33.00 $ 4% increase
Room A (Flat Rate)
Category B 31.00 $ 32.00 $ 4% increase
Category C 46.25 $ 48.00 $ 4% increase
Category D 55.00 $ 57.00 $ 4% increase
Category E 82.50 $ 86.00 $ 4% increase
Room B (Flat Rate)
Category B 31.00 $ 32.00 $ 4% increase
Category C 46.25 $ 48.00 $ 4% increase
Category D 55.00 $ 57.00 $ 4% increase
Category E 82.50 $ 86.00 $ 4% increase
Room C (Flat Rate)
Category B 31.00 $ 32.00 $ 4% increase
Category C 46.25 $ 48.00 $ 4% increase
Category D 55.00 $ 57.00 $ 4% increase
Category E 82.50 $ 86.00 $ 4% increase
Room D (Flat Rate)
Category B 31.00 $ 32.00 $ 4% increase
Category C 46.25 $ 48.00 $ 4% increase
Category D 55.00 $ 57.00 $ 4% increase
Category E 82.50 $ 86.00 $ 4% increase
Teen Center
Category B 48.25 $ 50.00 $ 4% increase
Category C 73.00 $ 76.00 $ 4% increase
Category D 96.25 $ 100.00 $ 4% increase
Category E 123.75 $ 129.00 $ 4% increase
Classroom 1
Category B 7.00 $ 7.00 $ 4% increase
Category C 10.25 $ 11.00 $ 4% increase
Category D 20.75 $ 22.00 $ 4% increase
Category E 41.25 $ 43.00 $ 4% increase
Page 40 of 148EXHIBIT F-2
City of Culver City
Veterans Memorial Complex
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
SENIOR CENTER (per hour rental rates)
Dining Room
Category B N/A N/A
Category C N/A N/A
Category D 116.75 $ 121.00 $ 4% increase
Category E 137.50 $ 143.00 $ 4% increase
B45
Category B N/A N/A
Category C N/A N/A
Category D 75.00 $ 78.00 $ 4% increase
Category E 110.00 $ 114.00 $ 4% increase
B47
Category B N/A N/A
Category C N/A N/A
Category D 75.00 $ 78.00 $ 4% increase
Category E 110.00 $ 114.00 $ 4% increase
C71
Category B N/A N/A
Category C N/A N/A
Category D 20.00 $ 21.00 $ 4% increase
Category E 27.50 $ 29.00 $ 4% increase
C73
Category B N/A N/A
Category C N/A N/A
Category D 25.50 $ 27.00 $ 4% increase
Category E 58.50 $ 61.00 $ 4% increase
C75
Category B N/A N/A
Category C N/A N/A
Category D 25.50 $ 27.00 $ 4% increase
Category E 58.50 $ 61.00 $ 4% increase
C77
Category B N/A N/A
Category C N/A N/A
Category D 20.00 $ 21.00 $ 4% increase
Category E 27.50 $ 29.00 $ 4% increase
Page 41 of 148EXHIBIT F-2
City of Culver City
Veterans Memorial Complex
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
MISCELLANOUS RENTAL FEES (all equipment rental fees are a per event flat fee)
Grand Piano
All Non-Profit/Private 55.00 $ 55.00 $ no change
All for Profit 110.00 $ 110.00 $ no change
Piano Tuning
All Non-Profit/Private Cost + 25% Cost + 25%
All for Profit Cost + 50% Cost + 50%
Baby Grand
All Non-Profit/Private 55.00 $ 55.00 $ no change
All for Profit 75.00 $ 75.00 $ no change
Upright Piano
All Non-Profit/Private 16.50 $ 16.50 $ no change
All for Profit 33.00 $ 33.00 $ no change
60" round table (per table)
All Non-Profit/Private 5.50 $ 5.50 $ no change
All for Profit 7.50 $ 7.50 $ no change
Extension Cord (per unit)
All Non-Profit/Private 2.75 $ 2.75 $ no change
All for Profit 4.00 $ 4.00 $ no change
Electric Box (per unit)
All Non-Profit/Private 5.50 $ 5.50 $ no change
All for Profit 11.00 $ 11.00 $ no change
Microphone (per unit)
All Non-Profit/Private 5.50 $ 5.50 $ no change
All for Profit 11.00 $ 11.00 $ no change
Cordless Mic (per unit)
All Non-Profit/Private 25.00 $ 25.00 $ no change
All for Profit 30.00 $ 30.00 $ no change
Lapel Mic (per unit)
All Non-Profit/Private 25.00 $ 25.00 $ no change
All for Profit 30.00 $ 30.00 $ no change
Sound System (per hour)
All Non-Profit/Private 30.00 $ 30.00 $ no change
All for Profit 60.00 $ 60.00 $ no change
Page 42 of 148EXHIBIT F-2
City of Culver City
Veterans Memorial Complex
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Theatrical Lighting (per hour)
All Non-Profit/Private 11.00 $ 11.00 $ no change
All for Profit 27.50 $ 27.50 $ no change
Follow Spot (per hour)
All Non-Profit/Private 11.00 $ 11.00 $ no change
All for Profit 27.50 $ 27.50 $ no change
Film Projector (per hour)
All Non-Profit/Private 25.00 $ 25.00 $ no change
All for Profit 50.00 $ 50.00 $ no change
Overhead Projector (per unit)
All Non-Profit/Private 5.50 $ 5.50 $ no change
All for Profit 11.00 $ 11.00 $ no change
Portable Screen (per unit)
All Non-Profit/Private 5.50 $ 5.50 $ no change
All for Profit 11.00 $ 11.00 $ no change
TV/VCR (per unit)
All Non-Profit/Private 27.50 $ 27.50 $ no change
All for Profit 55.00 $ 55.00 $ no change
Podium (per unit)
All Non-Profit/Private 5.50 $ 5.50 $ no change
All for Profit 11.00 $ 11.00 $ no change
Portable Blackboard (per unit)
All Non-Profit/Private 5.50 $ 5.50 $ no change
All for Profit 11.00 $ 11.00 $ no change
Easel (per unit)
All Non-Profit/Private 2.50 $ 2.50 $ no change
All for Profit 5.00 $ 5.00 $ no change
Peg Board (per unit)
All Non-Profit/Private 1.50 $ 1.50 $ no change
All for Profit 3.00 $ 3.00 $ no change
Step Unit (per section)
All Non-Profit/Private 11.00 $ 11.00 $ no change
All for Profit 15.00 $ 15.00 $ no change
Platform (per section)
All Non-Profit/Private 11.00 $ 11.00 $ no change
All for Profit 15.00 $ 15.00 $ no change
Page 43 of 148EXHIBIT F-2
City of Culver City
Veterans Memorial Complex
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Platform Skirt (per section)
All Non-Profit/Private 5.50 $ 5.50 $ no change
All for Profit 10.00 $ 10.00 $ no change
Orchestra Shell (per section)
All Non-Profit/Private 11.00 $ 11.00 $ no change
All for Profit 15.00 $ 15.00 $ no change
Event Staff (per hour)
All Non-Profit/Private Actual Cost +
25%
Actual Cost +
25%
no change
All for Profit Actual Cost +
25%
Actual Cost +
25%
no change
Setup Fee (per event)
All Non-Profit/Private 25.00 $ 26.00 $ 4% increase
All for Profit 30.00 $ 31.00 $ 4% increase
Security Guard (hourly)
All Non-Profit/Private Cost + 25%
All for Profit Cost + 50%
Auditorium Kitchen (per event)
All Non-Profit/Private 75.00 $ 100.00 $ increase to market
All for Profit 100.00 $ 150.00 $ increase to market
Host Food Fees
All Non-Profit/Private $10 to $100 -
All Categories
$10 to $100 - All
Categories
no change
All for Profit $10 to $100 -
All Categories
$10 to $100 - All
Categories
no change
Refundable Damage Deposits
All Non-Profit/Private $25 to $1,000-
All Categories
$25 to $1,000-
All Categories
no change
All for Profit $25 to $1,000-
All Categories
$25 to $1,000-
All Categories
no change
Page 44 of 148EXHIBIT F-2
City of Culver City
Veterans Memorial Complex
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
RENTAL FEES (the following rental fees are flat, per event fees)
Teen Center Kitchen
All Non-Profit/Private 100.00 $ 104.00 $ 4% increase
All for Profit 150.00 $ 156.00 $ 4% increase
Multipurpose Kitchen
All Non-Profit/Private 35.00 $ 35.00 $ no change
All for Profit 50.00 $ 50.00 $ no change
Veterans Memorial Bldg Kitchen
All Non-Profit/Private 200.00 $ 200.00 $ no change
All for Profit 500.00 $ 500.00 $ no change
Kitchen equip (per piece)
All Non-Profit/Private 50.00 $ 50.00 $ no change
All for Profit 100.00 $ 100.00 $ no change
Overflow Room
All Non-Profit/Private 125.00 $ no longer a rental room
All for Profit 150.00 $ long term lease to
CC Historical Society
Reserved Parking (per space)
All Non-Profit/Private 10.00 $ 10.00 $ no change
All for Profit 15.00 $ 15.00 $ no change
Wristbands (per band)
All Non-Profit/Private 0.20 $ 0.20 $ no change
All for Profit 0.25 $ 0.25 $ no change
Stanchions (per section)
All Non-Profit/Private 5.00 $ 5.00 $ no change
All for Profit 10.00 $ 10.00 $ no change
8' Table to Park (per table)
All Non-Profit/Private 8.00 $ 8.00 $ no change
All for Profit 12.00 $ 12.00 $ no change
60" Round Table to Park (per table)
All Non-Profit/Private 10.00 $ 10.00 $ no change
All for Profit 15.00 $ 15.00 $ no change
Chair to Park (per chair)
All Non-Profit/Private 5.00 $ 5.00 $ no change
All for Profit 10.00 $ 10.00 $ no change
Page 45 of 148EXHIBIT F-2
City of Culver City
Veterans Memorial Complex
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Extension Cord to Park (per unit)
All Non-Profit/Private 5.00 $ 5.00 $ no change
All for Profit 10.00 $ 10.00 $ no change
Electric Box to Park (per unit)
All Non-Profit/Private 5.00 $ 5.00 $ no change
All for Profit 10.00 $ 10.00 $ no change
Podium to Park (per unit)
All Non-Profit/Private 10.00 $ 10.00 $ no change
All for Profit 20.00 $ 20.00 $ no change
Easel to Park (per unit)
All Non-Profit/Private 5.00 $ 5.00 $ no change
All for Profit 10.00 $ 10.00 $ no change
Step Unit to Park (per section)
All Non-Profit/Private 10.00 $ 10.00 $ no change
All for Profit 20.00 $ 20.00 $ no change
Platform to Park (per section)
All Non-Profit/Private 25.00 $ 25.00 $ no change
All for Profit 50.00 $ 50.00 $ no change
Platform Skirt to Park (per section)
All Non-Profit/Private 10.00 $ 10.00 $ no change
All for Profit 20.00 $ 20.00 $ no change
Park Set-Up Fee (per person - per hour)
All Non-Profit/Private 20.00 $ 21.00 $ 4% increase
All for Profit 30.00 $ 31.00 $ 4% increase
Cancellation Fee (with 60 days notice)
All Non-Profit/Private 25.00 $ 25.00 $ no change
All for Profit 100.00 $ 100.00 $ no change
Cancellation Fee (with 30 days notice)
All Non-Profit/Private 50.00 $ 50.00 $ no change
All for Profit 150.00 $ 150.00 $ no change
Cancellation Fee (less than 30 days notice)
All Non-Profit/Private 100% of Rm
Rental Fee
100% of Rm
Rental Fee
no change
All for Profit 100% of Rm
Rental Fee
100% of Rm
Rental Fee
no change
Page 46 of 148EXHIBIT F-2
City of Culver City
Veterans Memorial Complex
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Culver City Armory (per hour)
All Non-Profit/Private $100 +
Staff Cost
$100 +
Staff Cost
no change
All for Profit $200 +
Staff Cost
$200 +
Staff Cost
no change
Page 47 of 148EXHIBIT G
City of Culver City
Police Department
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
ALARM SYSTEMS
Initial Application Fee 39.00 $ 41.00 $ 5% increase
Initial Application Fee
Residence w/non-monitored alarms 5.00 $ 5.00 $ no change
Annual Renewal Fee 33.00 $ 35.00 $ 5% increase
Annual Renewal Fee
Residence w/non-monitored alarms 5.00 $ 5.00 $ no change
Service Charge for Late Renewal 20.00 $ 21.00 $ 5% increase
False Alarm Charge 100.00 $ 105.00 $ 5% increase
False Alarm Charge for Suspended or
Revoked Permit 100.00 $ 105.00 $ 5% increase
Failure to Respond Charge 15.00 $ 16.00 $ 5% increase
The following fees and charges are established for, and applicable to, Alarm Permits for
alarm systems, including late payment of an alarm permit renewal and miscellaneous
charges as described in Chapter 11.04 of the Culver City Municipal Code.
Page 48 of 148EXHIBIT G
City of Culver City
Police Department
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
FILM PERMITS
Application Fee:
Film Permit Application 90.00 $ 125.00 $ Increase cost recovery
Site Usage Fees (City or Redevelopment Agency-owned property)
Main Street $400/Day $400/Day no change
Civic Center (Exterior) $500/Day $500/Day no change
Civic Center (Interior) $750/Day $750/Day no change
Town Plaza $500/Day $500/Day no change
All Other Properties $350/Day $350/Day no change
Parking Fees:
Meters $15.00 each $15.00 each
Non-metered $7.50 each $7.50 each
Permit Change Fee:
Change to permit after issuance 150.00 $ 150.00 $ no change
Cancellation Fees:
Less than 48 hrs' notice prior to start time
of filiming activity 250.00 $ 250.00 $ no change
Other Fees:
PARADE PERMITS* 90.00 $ 125.00 $ Increase cost recovery
*The Processing of a parade permit is similar to the Film Permit Process above.
The following fees are established for, and applicable to, Film Permits for filming activity
as described in Chapter 11.14 of the Culver City Municipal Code.
In addition to the fees set forth above:
* A business tax certificate application fee (one time fee, except for itinerant filiming,
which fee must be renewed annually) will be required as previsouly adopted by separate
resolution or ordinance.
* Additional fees for use of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS) facilities,
including but not limited to City parks, Culver City Plunge, Culver City Senior Center, and
the Veterans Memorial Building complex, will be required as set forth in the PRCS fee
schedule.
NOTE: Business taxes are also applicable pursuant to Chapter 11.01 of the Culver City
Municipal Code
Page 49 of 148EXHIBIT G
City of Culver City
Police Department
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
REPORT COPIES
Traffic Accident Report:
By mail, per copy N/C to victim N/C to victim no change
Others $0.15 per pg $0.15 per pg no change
Expedited* commercial req. for report 10.00 $ 10.00 $ no change
Crime Report:
By mail, per copy N/C to victim N/C to victim no change
Others $0.15 per pg $0.15 per pg no change
Expedited* commercial req. for report 10.00 $ 10.00 $ no change
Taking the Fingerprinting impression of the
appendages of both hands on a single
fingerprint card (Ink):
First Card 15.00 $ 15.00 $ no change
Each Additional Card 10.00 $ 15.00 $ Increase cost recovery
Fingerprints by Livescan (City Service fee) 35.00 $ 35.00 $ no change
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Clearance letters:
Generation of special report $10/per ltr $10/per letter no change
Vehicle Release: N/C to victim N/C to victim no change
Others, per Impounded Vehicle 125.00 $ 125.00 $ no change
(Evaluation & generation of special rpt)
Court Commitment Fee 75.00 $ 100.00 $ Increase cost recovery
(per day or any portion thereof)
Storage of Vehicle Impound 75.00 $ 100.00 $ Increase cost recovery
(per day or any portion thereof)
Crime/Service Statistical Run
(Generation of special rpt based on $35 per $35 per no change
individual req., including computer time) district/per year district/per year
Copies of Photographs $6.50/per print $6.50 per print no change
WITNESS FEES (Per Government Code Section 68097.2)
Officer attendance pursuant to subpoena no change
Per day, per officer 150.00 $ 150.00 $
Page 50 of 148EXHIBIT H-1|1010|City of Culver City
Public Works
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS DIVISION FEES
Minor Permit Fees & Charges (Ministerial Projects)
Hourly Rate Charges:
Senior Civil Engineer 145.00 $ 151.00 $ 4% increase
Traffic Engineering Manager 125.00 $ 130.00 $ 4% increase
Associate Civil Engineer 125.00 $ 130.00 $ 4% increase
Public Works Inspector 90.00 $ 94.00 $ 4% increase
Overtime Rates: Time and a half weekdays, double time weekends and holidays, minimum of 4 hours.
Permit Issuance Fee: 45.00 $ 47.00 $ 4% increase
Parking Meter Rental per day: 15.00 $ 15.00 $ no change
Residential/Commercial Drive Approach:
Inspection $90/per hr - $94 per hour 4% increase
One hour add'l inspection if drive approach 2 hr. min. 2 hour minimum
exceeds 100 S.F.
Residential Driveway:
Inspection $90/per hr - $94 per hour 4% increase
2 hr. min. 2 hour minimum
Sidewalk/Parkway Paving:
Inspection $90/per hr - $94 per hour 4% increase
2 hr. min. 2 hour minimum
Curb or Curb and Gutter:
Inspection $90/per hr - $94 per hour 4% increase
2 hr. min. 2 hour minimum
Sidewalk Drain:
Inspection $90/per hr - $94 per hour 4% increase
2 hr. min. 2 hour minimum
Curb Core:
Inspection $90/per hr - $94 per hour 4% increase
1 hr. min. 2 hour minimum
The City Manager, or his/her designee, may waive some of the fees in Exhibit H-1 when the
applicant is another governmental agency or a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization
headquartered in the City of Culver City.|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit H-1 may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 51 of 148EXHIBIT H-1|1010|City of Culver City
Public Works
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Dumpster/Storage Bin:
Inspection $90/per hr - $94 per hour 4% increase
2 hr. min. 2 hour minimum
Refundable Deposit 300.00 $ 300.00 $ no change
Dirt Hauling:
Per cubic yard per mile 0.20 $ 0.20 $ no change
Minimum 200.00 $ 200.00 $ no change
Maximum 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ no change
Loading/Unloading:
Inspection $90/per hr - $94 per hour 4% increase
1 hr. min. 1 hour minimum
Traffic Plan Review, if required $125/per hr - $130 per hour 4% increase
1 hr. min. 1 hour minimum
Additional Parking Meter Rental, if required see Parking Meter Rental fees no change
Refundable Deposit 400.00 $ 400.00 $ no change
Street Lane Closure:
Inspection $90/per hr - $94 per hour 4% increase
2 hr. min. 2 hour minimum
Traffic Plan Review, if required $125/per hr - $130 per hour 4% increase
1 hr. min. 1 hour minimum
Additional Parking Meter Rental, if required see Parking Meter Rental fees no change
Refundable Deposit 400.00 $ 400.00 $ no change
Canopy/Fence/Barricade/Scaffolding:
Inspection $90/per hr - $94 per hour 4% increase
2 hr. min. 2 hour minimum
Traffic Plan Review, if required $125/per hr - $130 per hour 4% increase
1 hr. min. 1 hour minimum
Refundable Deposit 400.00 $ 400.00 $ no change|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit H-1 may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 52 of 148EXHIBIT H-1|1010|City of Culver City
Public Works
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Monitoring Well Installation - Per Project in Public R/W:
Inspection $90/per hr - $94 per hour 4% increase
2 hr. min. 2 hour minimum
Plan Check $145/per hr - $151 per hour 4% increase
1 hr. min. 1 hour minimum
Traffic Plan Review $125/per hr - $130 per hour 4% increase
1 hr. min. 1 hour minimum
Additional Parking Meter Rental, if required see Parking Meter Rental fees no change
Refundable Deposit 400.00 $ 400.00 $ no change
Monitoring Well Sampling - Per Project in Public R/W:
Inspection $90/per hr - $94 per hour 4% increase
2 hr. min. 2 hour minimum
Plan Check $145/per hr - $151 per hour 4% increase
1 hr. min. 1 hour minimum
Traffic Plan Review, if required $125/per hr - $130 per hour 4% increase
1 hr. min. 1 hour minimum
Underground Utility:
Inspection $90/per hr - $94 per hour 4% increase
2 hr. min. 2 hour minimum
Plan Check $145/per hr - $151 per hour 4% increase
1 hr. min. 1 hour minimum
Traffic Plan Review $125/per hr - $130 per hour 4% increase
1 hr. min. 1 hour minimum
And including any fees specified by the Rights-of-Way Management Procedures, Fees and
Standards, pursuant to CCMC Title 9, Section 9.08.307
Site Development Permit:
Inspection $90/per hr - $94 per hour 4% increase
2 hr. min. 2 hour minimum
Plan Check $145/per hr- $151 per hour 4% increase
1 hr. min. 1 hour minimum
Traffic Plan Review, if required $125/per hr - $130 per hour 4% increase
1 hr. min. 1 hour minimum|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit H-1 may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
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Public Works
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Crane Permit:
Inspection $90/per hr - $94 per hour 4% increase
2 hr. min. 2 hour minimum
Traffic Plan Review, if required $125/per hr - $130 per hour 4% increase
1 hr. min. 1 hour minimum
Parking Meter Rental, if required see Parking Meter Rental fees no change
Street Lane Closure Permit, if required see Street Lane Closure Permit fees no change
Refundable Deposit 400.00 $ 400.00 $ no change
Application Fee 500.00 $ 500.00 $ no change
Outdoor Dining License Fee $5/per sq. ft $7/per sq. ft $2 increase
(annually) (annually)
Sidewalk Maintenance Deposit 400.00 $ 400.00 $ no change
As determined by the Public Works Director/City Engineer to replace sidewalk pavement and
fixtures, but not less than the sum of $400.00
Permit Extension:
Issuance 45.00 $ 47.00 $ 4% increase
Inspection $90/per hr - $94 per hour 4% increase
1 hr. min. 1 hour minimum
Records Research:
Research $125/per hr - $130 per hour 4% increase
1 hr. min. 1 hour minimum
Transportation Permit
(State Mandated Fee):
One Way 16.00 $ 16.00 $ no change
Two Way 32.00 $ 32.00 $ no change
Issuance Fee not Charged
Truck/Haul Route Permit:
Permit Review $145/per hr- $151 per hour 4% increase
1 hr. min. 1 hour minimum
Inspection, if required $90/per hr - $94 per hour 4% increase
1 hr. min. 1 hour minimum
Note: The above permits may also require multiple minor permit issuance with associated
fees and charges.
Outdoor Dining Permit: (Outdoor Dining Fees are not subject to waiver)|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit H-1 may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
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Public Works
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Concrete driveway approach, sidewalk,
curb/gutter:
Removal & Construct 20 S.F. or less 500.00 $ 500.00 $ no change
Each additional S.F. 20.00 $ 20.00 $ no change
Asphalt Concrete paving 20 S.F. or less 500.00 $ 500.00 $ no change
Each Additional S.F. 20.00 $ 20.00 $ no change
Minimum Charge for Work performed by
City Crews: 400.00 $ 400.00 $ no change
Replacement cost for non-returned
or damaged barricades: $85/each $85/each no change|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit H-1 may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 55 of 148EXHIBIT H-1|1010|City of Culver City
Public Works
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
MAJOR PERMIT FEES AND CHARGES (DISCRETIONARY PROJECTS)
Hourly Rate Charges
Senior Civil Engineer 145.00 $ 151.00 $ 4% increase
Traffic Engineering Manager 125.00 $ 130.00 $ 4% increase
Associate Civil Engineer 125.00 $ 130.00 $ 4% increase
Public Works Inspector 90.00 $ 94.00 $ 4% increase
Overtime Rates: Time and a half weekdays, double time weekends and holidays. Minimum of 4
hours.
Review and condition setting of Tentative Maps, Site Plans and Other Discretionary Projects
during the Discretionary Project Review Process Engineering review fees shall be based on hourly
rates provided herein and will be determined during Preliminary Project Review process.
Engineering review fees shall be paid with the submittal of a completed application, and shall be a
one-time fixed fee.
Environmental or other special studies:
Staff review fee shall be based on hourly rates provided herein. Consultant or contractor review
fee shall be full cost of recovery plus 25% administrative charge.
Geotechnical/Soils Report Review
(Discretionary or Ministerial Projects)* $500 min. $500 min. no change
Parking Demand Study Review* $500 min. $500 min. no change|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit H-1 may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 56 of 148EXHIBIT H-1|1010|City of Culver City
Public Works
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Traffic Impact Analysis Report Review*
Average Daily Trips:
1-1,000 1,500.00 $ 1,560.00 $ 4% increase
1,001-5,000 3,000.00 $ 3,120.00 $ 4% increase
5,001-10,000 3,800.00 $ 3,952.00 $ 4% increase
*The above review fees are minimum charges for staff review. If the project requires more than
four hours of staff review time, fees shall be charged at actual cost based on the hourly rate
charges referenced above. A deposit based on actual or anticipated costs will be required.
Payment schedule will be based on the complexity of each project and determined during the
preliminary project review process. Fee for consultant or contractor review shall be full cost
recovery plus a 25% administration charge.
Improvement Plan Check and Inspection (Fees are charged on a cumulative basis) 6% of
estimated construction cost for the first $25,000 (Refer to attached Itemized Cost Estimate for
improvements, EXHIBIT H-2)
5% of estimated construction cost for the next $75,000
4% of estimated construction cost for any amount over $100,000
Minimum Plan Check Fee - $750.00
50% of cash fees for Improvement Plan Check shall be paid to the City upon first
submittal of plans for checking.
An additional plan check fee equal to 25% of the total fee shall be charged at the 4th plan check
resubmittal and every plan check resubmittal thereafter.
100% of cash fees shall be paid to the City upon issuance of inspection permit.|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit H-1 may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
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Public Works
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
City Review Fees for Final and Parcel Maps:
Final Parcel Map
1-4 parcels 1,900.00 $ 1,900.00 $ no change
5-10 parcels 2,100.00 $ 2,100.00 $ no change
Over 10 parcels 2,750.00 $ 2,750.00 $ no change
Upon 4th resubmittal 350.00 $ 350.00 $ no change
Upon 6th resubmittal 1,100.00 $ 1,100.00 $ no change
Upon 8th resubmittal & each resubmittal
thereafter 1,450.00 $ 1,450.00 $ no change
Final Tract Map
1-5 lots 2,300.00 $ 2,300.00 $ no change
6-10 lots 2,750.00 $ 2,750.00 $ no change
11-25 lots 3,300.00 $ 3,300.00 $ no change
26-50 lots 4,400.00 $ 4,400.00 $ no change
51-100 lots 5,450.00 $ 5,450.00 $ no change
101-150 lots 7,150.00 $ 7,150.00 $ no change
Over 150 lots 8,750.00 $ 8,750.00 $ no change
Upon 4th resubmittal 350.00 $ 350.00 $ no change
Upon 6th resubmittal 1,100.00 $ 1,100.00 $ no change
Upon 8th resubmittal, and each
resubmittal thereafter 1,450.00 $ 1,450.00 $ no change
Easement Checking (when other than
local agency easements are shown
on map) 210.00 $ 210.00 $ no change
Monument Inspection $100 each $100 each no change
Bond/Agreement Processing $150 each $150 each no change
Note: Review of final and parcel maps may be undertaken by a consultant/contractor and fees
shall be based on full cost of recovery and may include an additional 25% administration fee.
If map is reviewed by Los Angeles County, then applicant shall pay the City 25% of the above fee for
administrative costs.|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit H-1 may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 58 of 148EXHIBIT H-1|1010|City of Culver City
Public Works
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING FEES
Parking Permits:
Annual Permit including transfer or
replacement permit $16.00* $16.00*
Visitor Permit $16/permit $16/permit
Consideration of Req. to Create a
Preferential or Night Parking Zone
(Application Fee) 200.00 $ 200.00 $ no change
Traffic Study-Weekday Preferential
Parking Zone 250.00 $ 250.00 $ no change
Traffic Study - Weekend and/or
Night Parking Zone 500.00 $ 500.00 $ no change
Creating a Weekday Preferential
Parking Zone, Weekend and/or
Night Parking Zone $375.00** $375.00** no change
Signage
*The fee for the annual permit shall be prorated quarterly, but shall not be less than $8.00.
**Cost for Traffic Committee, City Engineer and/or City Council approval.
Consideration of temp. suspension of a
one-block permit parking zone for the
duration of one day, and coordination
with Police Dept., at least 31 days
prior to requested date $125.00*** $130.00*** 4% increase
***This fee will be waived for temporary suspension requests for the purpose of a block party.
Consideration of request for additional
annual/visitor permit(s), under hardship
criteria, minimum actual time above
minimum will be charged (3 hours for
report preparation and Traffic
Committee hearing) 375.00 $ 390.00 $ 4% increase
Appeals of a determination or decision
of the City Engineer to the City Council,
minimum; actual time above minimum
will be charged (minimum 3 hours report
preparation, 3 hours City Council
meeting attendance) 330.00 $ 780.00 $ Changed to reflect
min. pymt
Preferential Parking Zone & Night
(Preferential Parking and Night parking permit fees are not subject to waiver)
Direct Cost to be paid by residents in Zone |1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit H-1 may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 59 of 148EXHIBIT H-1|1010|City of Culver City
Public Works
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
MISCELLANEOUS FEES AND CHARGES
Curb Painting:
Green, White & Yellow Curb Zones no change
(Fee charged for painting of curb zones includes installation of any signs, if necessary. Fee would
apply whether or not there is a parking meter at the space.)
Red Curb zones are subject to the fees only if they are not necessitated by safety considerations.
Blue Curb zones (parking for disabled
persons). No Charge
Repainting an existing parking zone
for maintenance purposes. No Charge
All future curb painting, except Red Zones for safety purposes, would be subject to Traffic
Committee review considering identifiable need, locations or parking zones similar to that being
requested, and utilization of nearby street parking. If Traffic Committee review leads to a positive
recommendation, the Public Works Director/City Engineer may order the installation. There would
be no charge for the feasibility study presented to the Traffic Committee. The exception for red
safety zones is to assure optimum response time in reducing the potential for hazard. The Public
Works Director/City Engineer will order red safety zones whenever the need for such is identified.
Lot Line Adjustment/Lot Merger: $1,500 plus $1,560 plus 4% increase
$50 per lot $52 per lot
Certificate of Compliance: 500.00 $ 520.00 $ 4% increase
Street Vacation
(All required Title Reports or other
studies to be provided by the applicant) 3,000.00 $ 3,120.00 $ 4% increase
Public-Right-of-Way/Property
Encroachment Permit
(All required Title Reports or other
studies to be provided by the applicant) 3,000.00 $ 3,120.00 $ 4% increase
Reproduction:
8 1/2 X 11" $0.15 Each $0.15 Each no change
11 X 17" $0.25 Each $0.25 Each no change
Oversized Prints (24 X 36" & larger) $1.50 sq ft $1.50 sq ft no change
Temporary No Parking Sign $4.00 Each $4.25 5% increase
$200.00 for the first 20 linear feet or any
portion and $2.00 per linear foot after 20
feet. |1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit H-1 may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 60 of 148EXHIBIT H-1|1010|City of Culver City
Public Works
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Records/Map Research
(requiring 1 hour or more)
$125.00/hr
1 hr. min.
$94 per hour
1 hour min.
Adjust, work done
by Records Tech
URBAN STORM RUNOFF FEES
100+ Home Subdivision 4,000.00 $ restructuring fees
50 - 99 Home Subdivision 2,800.00 $ see section below
10 - 49 Home Subdivision 2,000.00 $
1 acre or more Industrial/Commercial
Project 1,900.00 $
Auto Repair Facility 1,250.00 $
Retail Gasoline Outlet 1,100.00 $
Restaurant 500.00 $
Outdoor Animal Confinement 1,150.00 $
Parking Lot with 25+ spaces or
5,000+ square feet 1,150.00 $
Hillside Projects
Less than an acre 550.00 $
One acre or greater 950.00 $
Vehicle or equipment maintenance,
washing, repair, or fueling areas
(not classified above) 1,200.00 $
Commerical or industrial waste
handling (not classified above) 1,800.00 $
Outdoor Handling or storage of
hazardous materials (not classified
above) 1,800.00 $
Outdoor manufacturing areas
(not classified above) 1,400.00 $
Outdoor food handling or processing
(not classified above) 1,400.00 $
Outdoor horticulture activities
(not classified above) 1,000.00 $
Projects over 2,500 ft
2
and located in
adjacent to, or discharging directly
to an Environmentally Sensitive
Area (ESA) and not classified above
Single Family Home 550.00 $
All Others 1,150.00 $ |1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit H-1 may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 61 of 148EXHIBIT H-1|1010|City of Culver City
Public Works
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN CHECK
Construction Storm Water Pollution
Plan Check:
Less than 1 acre** 1,150.00 $
1 acre or greater 1,130.00 $
*Includes 25% administrative costs.
** 1 ACRE = 43,500 ft2
An additional plan check fee equal to 25% of the total fee shall be charged at the 4th plan check
resubmittal and every paln check resubmittal thereafter
PLUS $0.18 per 100 sq.
feet over 1 acre |1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit H-1 may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 62 of 148EXHIBIT H-1|1010|City of Culver City
Public Works
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
LOCAL STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (LSWPPP)
AND
STANDARD URBAN STORMWATER MITIGATION PLAN (SUSMP) REVIEW FEES
Local Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (LSWPPP)
CONSTRUCTION PLAN CHECK FEES
At least 0.25 acre (10,890 sq. ft.), but
less than 1 acre (43,560 sq. ft.) 260.00 $
At least 1 acre (43,560 sq. ft.), but
less than 5 acres (217,800 sq. ft.) $1,250 + $0.20
per 100 sq. ft.
over 1 acre
At least 5 acres or greater
(USEPA Phase I facilities included) $1,600 + $0.25
per 100 sq. ft.
over 5 acres
Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) Plan Check Fee
Post Construction:
1) 10 - 49 Residential dwelling units $ 2,000.00
2) 50 or more Residential dwelling units $ 3,000.00
3) 1 acre or more Commercial/Industrial $ 2,000.00
4) 5 acres or more Commercial/Industrial $ 3,000.00 restructuring fees
5) Auto Repair Facility $ 1,250.00 from section above
6) Retail Gasoline Outlet $ 1,250.00
7) Restaurant $ 1,250.00
8) Parking Lot with 25+ spaces or $ 1,250.00
5,000+ square feet
9) Animal Care $ 1,250.00
10) Vehicle or equipment maintenance, $ 1,250.00
washing, repair, or fueling areas
(not classified above)
11) Commerical or industrial waste $ 1,800.00
handling (not classified above)
12) Outdoor Handling or storage of $ 1,800.00
hazardous materials (not classified
above)
13) Outdoor manufacturing areas $ 1,800.00
(not classified above)
14) Outdoor food handling or processing $ 1,800.00
(not classified above)
15) Outdoor horticulture activities $ 1,800.00
(not classified above)|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit H-1 may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 63 of 148EXHIBIT H-1|1010|City of Culver City
Public Works
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) Plan Check Fee (continued)
16) Projects over 2,500 ft
2
and located in,
adjacent to, or discharging directly
to an Environmentally Sensitive
Area (ESA) and not classified above
a) Single Family Home $ 550.00
b) All Others $ 1,250.00
17) Hillside Projects
a) Less than an acre $ 550.00
b) One acre or greater $ 950.00
See categories
above
*An additional plan check fee equal to 25% of the total fee shall be charged at the 4th plan
check resubmittal and every plan check resubmittal thereafter.
All Redevelopment projects of 5,000 sq. ft. or greater of any of the
categories above will be charged the same categorical fees.|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit H-1 may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 64 of 148EXHIBIT H-1|1010|City of Culver City
Public Works
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
Local Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (LSWPPP)
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION FEES
At least 0.25 acre (10,890 sq. ft.), but
less than 1 acre (43,560 sq. ft.) 250.00 $
At least 1 acre (43,560 sq. ft.), but
less than 5 acres (217,800 sq. ft.) $130 per hour
At least 5 acres or greater
(USEPA Phase I facilities included) $130 per hour
Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Fee
(Post Construction/Long Term Phase)
1) 10 - 49 Residential dwelling units $130 per hour
2) 50 or more Residential dwelling units $130 per hour
3) 1 acre or more Commercial/Industrial $130 per hour
4) 5 acres or more Commercial/Industrial $130 per hour
5) Auto Repair Facility $130 per hour
6) Retail Gasoline Outlet $130 per hour
7) Restaurant $130 per hour
8) Parking Lot with 25+ spaces or $130 per hour
5,000+ square feet
9) Animal Care $130 per hour
10) Vehicle or equipment maintenance, $130 per hour
washing, repair, or fueling areas
(not classified above)
11) Commerical or industrial waste $130 per hour
handling (not classified above)
12) Outdoor Handling or storage of $130 per hour
hazardous materials (not classified
above)
13) Outdoor manufacturing areas $130 per hour
(not classified above)
14) Outdoor food handling or processing $130 per hour
(not classified above)
15) Outdoor horticulture activities $130 per hour
(not classified above)
16) Projects over 2,500 ft
2
and located in,
adjacent to, or discharging directly
to an Environmentally Sensitive
Area (ESA) and not classified above
a) Single Family Home $130 per hour
b) All Others $130 per hour
17) Hillside Projects
a) Less than an acre $130 per hour
b) One acre or greater $130 per hour |1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit H-1 may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 65 of 148EXHIBIT H-1|1010|City of Culver City
Public Works
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
See categories above
*An additional plan check fee equal to 25% of the total fee shall be charged at the 4th plan check
resubmittal and every plan check resubmittal thereafter.
All Redevelopment projects of 5,000 sq. ft. or greater of any of the categories above will be charged
the same categorical fees.|1010|Some of the fees in Exhibit H-1 may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 66 of 148TOTAL VALUATION AMOUNT FOR $
PLAN CHECK FEES
Cash fees for Engineering plan checking ^and, inspection and processing are calculated from
total valuation amount.
6% of the first $25,000 $
Plus 5% of the next $75,000 $
Plus 4% thereafter $
TOTAL FEE SUBTOTAL $
50% of subtotal = Total Fee - Plan Check F$
($750 Minimum Plan Check Fee)
50% TOTAL FEE - INSPECTION $
FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE, 25% OF TOTAL FEE IS DUE AT 4TH RESUBMITTAL
OF PLAN CHECK AND AT EVERY RESUBMITTAL THEREAFTER
ADJUSTED TOTAL VALUATION ESTIMATE $
FOR PLAN CHECK FEES
6% of the first $25,000 $
Plus 5% of the next $75,000 $
Plus 4% thereafter $
TOTAL FEE SUBTOTAL $
50% of subtotal = Total Fee - Plan Check F$
($750 Minimum Plan Check Fee)
Amount previously paid $
Additional Plan Check Due $
50% Total Fee - Inspections $
EXHIBIT H-2|1010|(Effective July 9, 2007 21, 2008
Discretionary Projects - Fee Calculation For Plan Check and Inspection|1010|The fees in H-2 are subject to the digital imaging surcharge established in Exhibit J.
Page 67 of 148TOTAL VALUATION AMOUNT FOR $
INSPECTION FEES
Cash fees for Engineering plan checking and, inspection and processing are calculated from
total valuation amount.
6% of the first $25,000 $
Plus 5% of the next $75,000 $
Plus 4% thereafter $
TOTAL INSPECTION FEE $
($750 MINIMUM INSPECTION FEE)
50% Total Fee - Plan Check $
($750 Minimum Plan Check Fee)
50% Total Fee - Inspection $
FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE, 25% OF TOTAL FEE IS DUE AT 4TH RESUBMITTAL
OF PLAN CHECK AND AT EVERY RESUBMITTAL THEREAFTER
ADJUSTED TOTAL VALUATION ESTIMATE $
FOR INSPECTION FEES
6% of the first $25,000 $
Plus 5% of the next $75,000 $
Plus 4% thereafter $
TOTAL INSPECTION FEE $
50% Total Fee-Plan Check $
Amount previously paid $
Additional Plan Check Inspection Fee Due $
50% Total Fee - Inpsections $
Discretionary Projects - Fee Calculation For Plan Check and Inspection
EXHIBIT H-2|1010|(EFFECTIVE JULY 9, 2007 JULY 12, 2008)|1010|The fees in Exhibit H-2 are subject to the digital imaging surcharge established in Exhibit J.
Page 68 of 148CITY OF CULVER CITY (EXHIBIT H-2)
ITEMIZED COST ESTIMATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS
UNIT COST QUANTITY
1. STREETS/PARKING AREAS / ON-SITE IMPROVEMENTS
$ 2.00 sq ft sq ft
$ 2.40 sq ft sq ft
$20/TON TONS
$ 4.60 sq ft sq ft
$ 5.00 sq ft sq ft
$ 5.60 sq ft sq ft
$500 + $ 0.80 sq ft sq ft
$0.60 sq ft $3.00 sq ft sq ft
$2,000 + $0.25 sq ft sq ft
$1.75 $2.00 lin ft lin ft
$500.00 $750.00 ea sq ft
Adjusting Valves to Grade 500 ea
$ 10.00 $12.00 sq ft sq ft
$ 15.00 $18.00 sq ft sq ft
$ 30.00 $35.00 sq ft sq ft
$ 12.00 $20.00 sq ft sq ft
Longitundinal Gutter $12.00 sq ft sq ft
Swale $12.00 sq ft sq ft
$ 10.00 $12.00 sq ft sq ft
$ 12.00 $18.00 sq ft sq ft
$ 15.00 $25.00 sq ft sq ft
$ 650.00 $700.00 cu yd cu yd
ADDRESS ENGINEER
PHONE
TOTAL COST
Aggregate Base
Case A (4")
Case B (6")
Pavement
CMB
A.C. Type II (3")
A.C. Type I (4")
A.C. Type I (6")
Remove A.C. Pavement
A.C. Overlay (1") 2"
Cold Mill
Sawcutting Pavement
Adjusting Manhole to Grade
Concrete
Sidewalk
Alley Intersection (6")
Cross Gutter
Local Depression (8")
Driveway (4")
Driveway (6")
Pavement (8")
Reinforced Concrete
Page 69 of 148CITY OF CULVER CITY (EXHIBIT H-2)
ITEMIZED COST ESTIMATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS
$ 35.00 lin ft lin ft
$ 30.00 lin ft lin ft
$ 20.00 $25.00 lin ft lin ft
$ 1,000 + $1.00 lin ft lin ft
$ 10.00 $15.00 lin ft lin ft
$1,000 + $1.00 lin ft lin ft
UNIT COST QUANTITY TOTAL COST
1. STREETS/PARKING AREAS
$7,500 $9,000 ea ea
$ 500.00 lin ft lin ft
$2,500.00 $3,500 ea ea
lin ft
lin ft
lin ft
$ 500.00 $750.00 ea ea
$ 500.00 $750.00 ea ea
$40,000.00 ea $100,000 ea corner ea
$ 3,500.00 $4,000.00 ea ea
$ 10.00 $15.00 lin ft lin ft
$ 200.00 $300.00 ea ea
Earthwork
Maximum of cut or fill (under 1,000 cy) $ 35.00 c.y. c.y.
Maximum of cut or fill (over 1,000 cy or more) $ 15.00 c.y. c.y.
Curb and Gutter
Curb and Gutter (8")
Curb and Gutter (6")
Curb Only
Remove PCC Curb
A.C. Berm
Remove AC Curb Berm
Miscellaneous Items
Street Lights
Redwood Headers
Wheelchair Ramps
Traffic
Street Name Signs
Stop Signs 1 per major
Traffic Signals
Left Turn Pockets
Striping
Reflector and Post
STREETS TOTAL
Page 70 of 148CITY OF CULVER CITY (EXHIBIT H-2)
ITEMIZED COST ESTIMATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS
2. DRAINAGE
Pipe/Misc. Hardware RCP CMP PVC / DIP
4" $70.00 lin ft $70.00 lin ft lin ft
6" $80.00 lin ft $80.00 lin ft lin ft
8" 80 $100.00 lin ft $38.00 $90.00 lin ft lin ft
12" 85 $110.00 lin ft $45.00 lin ft lin ft
15" 90 $120.00 lin ft $51.00 lin ft lin ft
18" 95 $130.00 lin ft $65.00 lin ft lin ft
21" 100 $140.00 lin ft $70.00 lin ft lin ft
24" 105 $150.00 lin ft $64.00 lin ft lin ft
27" $115.00 lin ft $84.00 lin ft lin ft
30" $125.00 lin ft $86.00 lin ft lin ft
33" $135.00 lin ft $92.00 lin ft lin ft
36" $145.00 lin ft $97.00 lin ft lin ft
39" $155.00 lin ft $103.00 lin ft lin ft
42" $165.00 lin ft $108.00 lin ft lin ft
UNIT COST QUANTITY TOTAL COST
2. DRAINAGE
Pipe/Misc. Hardware RCP CMP PVC / DIP
45" $175.00 lin ft $113.00 lin ft lin ft
48" $185.00 lin ft $121.00 lin ft lin ft
51" $195.00 lin ft $130.00 lin ft lin ft
54" $205.00 lin ft $134.00 lin ft lin ft
57" $215.00 lin ft $140.00 lin ft lin ft
60" $225.00 lin ft $146.00 lin ft lin ft
Over 60", RCP ONLY, $12.00/ea additional 3"FOR RCP, ADD $10 EA. ADDITIONAL 3" lin ft
Parkway Drain $ 2,500.00 $4,000.00 ea ea
Curb Drain $1,500.00 ea ea
Sump Pump $6,000.00 ea ea
Sump Pump Basin $5,000.00 ea ea
Thrust Blocks $250.00 ea ea
Junction Structure $ 4,000.00 ea ea
Inlet Structure $ 2,500.00 ea ea
Outlet Structure $ 2,500.00 ea $3,000.00 ea ea
Manhole $ 4,000.00 ea $5,000.00 ea ea
Adjust Manhole to Grade $ 500.00 ea $750.00 ea ea
Page 71 of 148CITY OF CULVER CITY (EXHIBIT H-2)
ITEMIZED COST ESTIMATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS
Catch Basin
F.C. District #1 (W=3.5') $4,000.00 ea ea
F.C. District #2 (W=7') $4,500.00 ea ea
F.C. District #3 (W=10') $5,000.00 ea ea
F.C. District #3 (W=14') $5,500.00 ea ea
F.C. District #3 (W=21') $6,000.00 ea ea
Drop Inlet $3,500.00 ea ea
2' x 2' Catch Basin $2,000.00 ea ea
AREA DRAIN $750.00 ea ea
TRENCH DRAIN $100.00 lin ft lin ft
UNIT COST QUANTITY TOTAL COST
2. DRAINAGE (Continued)
Earthwork
Maximum of cut or fill (under 1,000 cy) $ 35.00 c.y. c.y.
Maximum of cut or fill (over 1,000 cy) $ 15.00 c.y. c.y.
DRAINAGE TOTAL
UNIT COST QUANTITY
Mainline
$ 140.00 $145.00 lin ft lin ft
$ 145.00 $150.00 lin ft lin ft
$ 150.00 $155.00 lin ft lin ft
$ 155.00 $160.00 lin ft lin ft
$4,000.00 ea $5,000 ea ea
$5,000.00 ea $6,000 ea ea
$750.00 ea $800.00 ea ea
$750.00 ea $800.00 ea ea
$1.00 lin ft ($500.00 min.) lin ft
$2,000.00 ea $2,500.00 ea lin ft
Drop Manhole $10,000.00 ea
TOTAL COST
3. SANITARY SEWER
8" VCP/PVC
10" VCP/PVC
12" VCP/PVC
15" VCP/PVC
Standard Manhole (10')
Extra Depth Manhole (10')
Break into Existing Main
Break into Existing Manhole
TV Video
Chimney
Page 72 of 148CITY OF CULVER CITY (EXHIBIT H-2)
ITEMIZED COST ESTIMATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS
$ 120.00 $130.00 lin ft lin ft
$ 125.00 $135.00 lin ft lin ft
$ 40.00 $100.00 lin ft lin ft
$1,000.00 $2,500.00 lin ft lin ft
$ 250.00 $500.00 ea ea
$ 150.00 $300.00 ea ea
$1,500.00 $2,500.00 ea ea
4. EARTHWORK
Pad/Trench/Misc.
Maximum of cut or fill (under 1,000 cy) $ 35.00 c.y. c.y.
Maximum of cut or fill (over 1,000 cy) $ 15.00 c.y. c.y.
EARTHWORK TOTAL
5. N.P.D.E.S. (Total valuation for N.P.D.E.S. to be used only for Inspection Fee Calculation)
Special Structures, Miscellaneous
N.P.D.E.S. TOTAL
TOTAL VALUATION ESTIMATE
VCP/PVC Sewer Lateral
4"
6"
Miscellaneous
Sewer Encasement
Jacking Steel Casing
Wyes or Tees
8" Stub and Plug
Saddle Connection
SANITARY SEWER TOTAL
TOTAL VALUATION ESTIMATE FOR FEES
Page 73 of 148EXHIBIT H-3|1010|City of Culver City
Public Works
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
2. The rates for trash pick-up from the community compactors shall be as follows:
a) Collection Fee for Restaurant Businesses: The fee is $140 for a restaurant
with an average size of 2,582 square feet. The rate is increased or decreased
by dividing the square footage of a restaurant by 2,582 and multiplying that
number by $140.
b) Collection Fee for Non-Restaurant Businesses: The fee is based on a rate of
$50 for a commercial business with an average size of 4,829 square feet.
The rate is increased or decreased by dividing the square footage of a business
by 4,829 and multiplying that number by $50, the product will be disposal rate.
c) Administrative Fee for All Users: A fixed fee of $80 shall be charged to
businesses participating in the community compactors in addition to the
collection fee. This charge is required to cover maintenance of the compactors,
lease-purchase of the compactors and scheduled cleaning of the compactors
areas.
*Refuse fees for Downtown Paseo Improvements are not subject to waiver, nor to annual
CPI-U increases.
SANITATION
Refuse Collection fees for compactors installed as part of the Downtown Culver City Paseo
Improvement (CCMC 5.01.065, R-3069)*:
1. Community Compactors: Compactors are those which are installed in the Culver City
Downtown as part of the Downtown Culver City Paseo Improvement Project. Downtown
businesses place their refuse in City provided compactors that are serviced by refuse
collection vehicles. Basic collection service is provided for three (3) 4-cubic yard
compactors and, one (1) 15-cubic yard compactor on a weekly basis. Fees are assessed to
downtown businesses based on business type (restaurant or other) and size (square feet)
through the City Treasurer's Office Finance Department.
3. The Refuse Collection Fee set forth in Section 2, above, shall be collected pursuant to
billing procedures established by the City Treasurer Finance Department.|1010|Some fees in Exhibit H-3 may be subject to the digital imaging surcharge as established in Exhibit J.
Page 74 of 148EXHIBIT I
City of Culver City
Transit
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Service Name Current Fee
Proposed Fee
2008-09
Comment
TRANSPORTATION
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g. Monthly passes:
Adult EZ Pass 70.00 $ 70.00 $
no change
Senior/Disabled EZ Pass 35.00 $ 35.00 $
no change
Access Services Free Free
no change
h. BruinGo:
BruinGo-Payment Card 0.61 $ 0.61 $
no change
UCLA ID 0.63 $ 0.63 $
no change
The following fare schedule is hereby adopted for all scheduled routes of the
Culver City Municipal Bus Lines, as follows:
The adult bus fares shall be seventy-five cents ($0.75) per fare. Such fare
may be paid in cash or by presenting a MetroCard.
The fare for an inter-agency transfer shall be ten cents ($0.10) for senior
citizens and disabled persons and twenty-five cents ($0.25) for all others.
All definitions contained in the City of Culver City Transportation Program for
the Elderly and Handicapped, as approved and adopted by Resolution No. CS-
7480, shall apply herein.
The student bus fare for kindergarten through high school students (12
th
Grade), shall be fifty cents ($0.50). Such fare may be paid in cash by
students presenting a currently validated identification card issued by a
recognized educational institution or presenting a student MetroCard.
The bus fare for senior citizens, 62 years or more of age, and disabled
persons, other than the blind, presenting a valid identification card issued
by the federal or state government, by the City of Culver City or by other
Los Angeles County Transportation Operators’ Association members shall
be thirty-five cents ($0.35). A senior Metro Card may also be used for fare
payment.
Free transportation shall be provided on all regularly scheduled buses of
the Culver City Municipal Bus Lines for all City employees and for all blind
persons within the definition of the California Welfare and Institutions
Code §19153, whose blindness has been so certified as required by said
Section.
There shall be no charge for an intra-line transfer.
Page 75 of 148EXHIBIT J
Comment
1)
2)
3)
City of Culver City
Miscellaneous
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Miscellaneous Fees
DIGITAL IMAGING AND STORAGE OF PLANS AND DOCUMENTS AND
TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS FEE:
California Health and Safety Code §19850 requires local jurisdictions to maintain
official copies of the plans of every building for which a building permit has been
issued. California Health and Safety Code §19852 allows the City to recover the
costs of maintaining official copies of building plans through the imposition of fees.
FEE SCHEDULE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS APPLICATIONS AND
REVIEWS/CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE APPLICATION, EXTENSION OR
RENEWAL:
To protect the public health, safety and welfare, additional staff time is required to
evaluate each application from telecommunications companies regarding proposed
provision of telecommunication services and/or use of the City’s public-rights-of-ways
for the installation of wires, conduits, mechanisms and/or facilities. The complexity
and extent of telecommunication laws and regulations may require the City to obtain
outside consultation to protect the public health, safety and welfare and the City is
authorized to charge fees for services rendered.
In addition to any other fees, a permit fee surcharge totaling four percent (4%)
of any building, mechanical, plumbing and/or electrical permit and plan check
fee; Planning discretionary review and Planning permit and plan check fee;
Fire Prevention permit and plan check fee; or Engineering permit and plan
check fee is hereby adopted and shall be paid by the applicant prior to the
issuance of any such permit.
The surcharge shall be used by the City solely to fund digital imaging and
storage of plans and documents and technology improvements and
maintenance to enhance customer service.
The City Manager, upon the recommendation of the Community Development
Director, may waive the fee established herein when the applicant is another
governmental agency or 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization
headquartered in the City of Culver City.
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Comment
City of Culver City
Miscellaneous
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Miscellaneous Fees
STAFF:
Current Fee Proposed Fee
City Attorney $150 per hour $156 per hour
4% increase
Public Works Director $150 per hour $156 per hour
4% increase
Information Technology Director $150 per hour $156 per hour
4% increase
Assistant City Manager $130 per hour $135 per hour
4% increase
Deputy City Attorney $115 per hour $120 per hour
4% increase
Engineering Manager $115 per hour $120 per hour
4% increase
Deputy City Treasurer $115 per hour $120 per hour
4% increase
Telecommunications Analyst $ 68 per hour $ 71 per hour
4% increase
Clerical Support $ 50 per hour $ 52 per hour
4% increase
For each notification for a public hearing to be held before the City Council or any
City Board or Commission empowered to hear a matter related to a
telecommunication company’s application, a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00)
shall be charged.
The following fees shall be charged to any telecommunications company proposing
to provide services to residents and/or businesses within the City and/or to utilize the
public rights-of-ways for the purpose of installation or modification of overhead or
underground wires and/or conduits and/or mechanisms and/or facilities for
telecommunication services. The fee structure contained in this Exhibit J shall also
apply to any cable television franchise application, extension or renewal under
consideration by the City.
OUTSIDE LEGAL OR CONSULTING SERVICES:
Any telecommunications company whose application requires the retention of legal
or other outside consulting services by the City shall reimburse the City for the actual
costs for said services plus an administrative fee of twenty-five percent (25%).
PUBLIC HEARING COSTS:
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Comment
City of Culver City
Miscellaneous
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Miscellaneous Fees
OTHER COSTS:
Any other direct costs incurred by the City directly related to an application by a
telecommunications company shall be reimbursed to the City by the applicant. The
City may require a telecommunications company to pay a deposit for an amount to
cover the estimated staff time and other costs related to the application. The
applicant shall receive an invoice detailing the components of the estimate and
payment shall be made to the City prior to action on the application. If the actual
cost exceeds the amount of the deposit, the applicant shall pay the balance due
before any easement is granted or other permit issued. If the deposit exceeds the
actual costs, the applicant shall be reimbursed the balance within thirty (30) days of
completion of the application process.
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Cost Recovery Cost Recovery Cost Recovery Cost Recovery S S S Study tudy tudy tudy Findings Findings Findings Findings
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Table of Contents
Section Section Section Section Page Page Page Page
I. Executive Summary
Introduction 1
Study Scope & Objectives 1
Study Findings 2
Methodology 4
Economic & Policy Considerations 5
Report Organization 6
II. Community Development
Planning 7
Building Safety 14
III. Public Works
Engineering & Street Maintenance 18
IV. Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Recreation 23
Senior Services 26
Veteran’s Memorial Building 28
V. Police 30
VI. Fire 33
VII. Full Cost Hourly Rates 41
VIII. Comparison Surveys 49
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Section I Section I Section I Section I
Executive Summary Executive Summary Executive Summary Executive Summary
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I. Executive Summary I. Executive Summary I. Executive Summary I. Executive Summary
Introduction
Public Resource Management Group, LLC (PRM) is pleased to present the City of Culver City with this
summary of findings for the cost of services study for fee-related activities.
The city last underwent a detailed cost of services study more than 15 years ago. Since that time, the city
has made some minor adjustments to the original calculations, but has largely maintained the fee structure
that was developed as a result of that study. The city is interested in accurately reporting the true cost of
providing various fee-related services, and exploring the possibilities of modifying current fees to better
reflect the increasing cost of providing services over time. In October, 2006, the city contracted with PRM
to perform this cost analysis using the adopted 2006/2007 fiscal year budget and staffing information. Fees
should be reviewed on a regular basis and adjusted in accordance with established city policies on user fee
cost recovery.
This report is the culmination of the past seven months of work between PRM and city management and
staff. PRM would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge all city management and staff who
participated on this project for their efforts and coordination. Their responsiveness and continued interest
in the outcome of this study contributed greatly to the success of this study.
Study Scope and Objectives
This study included a review of fee-for-service activities within the following departments:
Community Development Department - Planning and Building Safety
Public Works Department – Engineering and Street Maintenance
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department
Police Department
Fire Department
The study was performed under the general direction of the Administration/Budget & Finance Department
with the participation of the above-mentioned departments. The primary goals of the study were to:
Define what it costs the city to provide various fee-related services.
Determine whether there are any opportunities to implement new fees.
Identify service areas where the city might adjust fees based on the full cost of services and other
economic or policy considerations.
Develop revenue projections based on recommended increases (or decreases) to fees.
Provide a comparison of what other jurisdictions are charging for similar services.
The information summarized in this report addresses each of these issues and provides the City of Culver
City with the tools necessary to make informed decisions about possible fee adjustments and the resulting
impact on general fund revenues.
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Study Findings
While the purpose of this study is to identify the cost of fee-related activities, one of the outcomes of the
analysis is a complete picture of the full cost of all services provided. It’s necessary to identify all costs,
whether fee-related or not, so that there is a fair distribution of all citywide and departmental overhead
costs (discussed in the following section of this report) across all activities, thereby ensuring a definitive
relationship between the cost of the service and the fee that is charged. No service should be burdened
with costs that cannot be directly or indirectly linked to that service.
Therefore the first task in this study is to separate the fee-for-service activities from the non-fee activities.
Some non-fee related activities are appropriately funded by general fund monies (or other special revenue
sources), such as most public safety services or capital improvement projects. The costs of these other
services are identified and set aside from the user fee services.
Exhibit I below displays the split of the total costs of each department (including citywide and departmental
overhead) or program into either user fee-related or other service costs. It may be seen that of the $63.2
million in total costs analyzed, $12.0 million (or 19%) of that total is related to user fee services. It is this
$12.0 million that is the focus of this study and this represents the total potential of user fee-related
revenues for the City of Culver City.
Exhibit I Exhibit I Exhibit I Exhibit I
Total Total Total Total Costs, User Costs, User Costs, User Costs, User Costs, Non-Fee Costs, Non-Fee Costs, Non-Fee Costs, Non-Fee
Function/Activity Function/Activity Function/Activity Function/Activity Costs Costs Costs Costs Fee Services Fee Services Fee Services Fee Services Services Services Services Services
Planning Planning Planning Planning $2,171,689 $1,294,098 60% $877,591 40%
Building Safety Building Safety Building Safety Building Safety $2,065,268 $1,894,564 92% $170,704 8%
Public Works Public Works Public Works Public Works
Engineering & Streets $5,184,808 $557,561 11% $4,627,247 89%
Parks, Rec, & Comm Svcs Parks, Rec, & Comm Svcs Parks, Rec, & Comm Svcs Parks, Rec, & Comm Svcs
Recreation $3,599,374 $3,318,131 92% $281,242 8%
Senior Services $2,471,102 $369,303 15% $2,101,798 85%
Veteran's Memorial Building $1,210,164 $1,210,164 100% $0 0%
Police Police Police Police $30,810,815 $1,121,902 4% $29,688,913 96%
Fire Fire Fire Fire $15,694,908 $2,258,759 14% $13,436,149 86%
Grand Total: Grand Total: Grand Total: Grand Total: $63,208,127 $12,024,482 19% $51,183,645 81%
City of Culver City
2006/2007
Total Costs by User Fee Area Total Costs by User Fee Area Total Costs by User Fee Area Total Costs by User Fee Area
The next step in the process is to identify the source of funds for the user fee services. Exhibit II on the
following page breaks down the $12.0 million in user fee services between costs that are recovered through
current user fee charges and costs that are subsidized by the general fund. Overall, the city is experiencing a
45% cost recovery level for its fee-related services. Within each department, current cost recovery levels
range from 6% for Senior Services to 60% for Fire. At the individual program or service level, individual
fee recoveries range from 0% to a slight over-recovery of costs for selected fees. The information about
individual fees may be found in subsequent sections of this report.
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Exhibit II Exhibit II Exhibit II Exhibit II
Costs, User Costs, User Costs, User Costs, User
Function/Activity Function/Activity Function/Activity Function/Activity Fee Services Fee Services Fee Services Fee Services User Fees User Fees User Fees User Fees
Planning Planning Planning Planning $1,294,098 $190,358 15% $1,103,740 85%
Building Safety Building Safety Building Safety Building Safety $1,894,564 $1,094,149 58% $800,414 42%
Public Works Public Works Public Works Public Works
Engineering & Streets $557,561 $139,787 25% $417,775 75%
Parks, Rec, & Comm Svcs Parks, Rec, & Comm Svcs Parks, Rec, & Comm Svcs Parks, Rec, & Comm Svcs
Recreation $3,318,131 $1,294,911 39% $2,023,220 61%
Senior Services $369,303 $21,337 6% $347,966 94%
Veteran's Memorial Building $1,210,164 $655,600 54% $554,564 46%
Police Police Police Police $1,121,902 $642,776 57% $479,126 43%
Fire Fire Fire Fire $2,258,759 $1,348,025 60% $910,734 40%
Grand Total: Grand Total: Grand Total: Grand Total: $12,024,482 $5,386,942 45% $6,637,540 55%
City of Culver City
Subsidy Subsidy Subsidy Subsidy
Source of Funds Source of Funds Source of Funds Source of Funds
- User Fee Activities - - User Fee Activities - - User Fee Activities - - User Fee Activities -
Funded by Funded by Funded by Funded by General Fund General Fund General Fund General Fund
2006/2007
Exhibit II indicates that the general fund is subsidizing fee activities by just over $6.6 million. This $6.6
million represents a “window of opportunity” for the city to increase fees and general fund revenues, with
a corresponding decrease in the subsidization of services. While it is not likely (nor would PRM
recommend) that the city completely recover all costs for fees, it is possible for the city to implement
moderate increases to current fees and implement new fees for some services.
The study's primary objective is to provide the city's decision-makers with basic data needed for setting fees.
This report details the full cost of services and presents proposed fees and projected revenues based on
recommended user fee cost recovery levels. Each department made its own recommendations for fee
increases (or decreases) based upon careful consideration of the results of the cost analysis, historical cost
recovery levels, and the elasticity of demand unique to each department’s services.
Exhibit III on the following page summarizes the report's financial analysis of the city's user fee program. It
is estimated that adoption of the recommended cost recovery policy would increase the specified fee
revenue by $1,107,877 (a 21% increase over the current revenue total). This would bring the overall cost
recovery level up to 54%. It should be noted however, that this projected revenue figure includes revenues
for services that do not occur on an annual basis. Some services are provided very sporadically and
revenues (and costs) should be adjusted downward to reflect the fact that they will not provide a
predictable revenue stream (the study included an annual volume of “1” in order to determine cost and
corresponding fee adjustments). Therefore, a more realistic picture of projected revenue for user fees set at
recommended levels is $715,000.
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Exhibit III Exhibit III Exhibit III Exhibit III
Revenues @ Revenues @ Revenues @ Revenues @
Costs, User Costs, User Costs, User Costs, User General Fund General Fund General Fund General Fund Increased Increased Increased Increased
Department/Division Department/Division Department/Division Department/Division Fee Services Fee Services Fee Services Fee Services Subsidy Subsidy Subsidy Subsidy Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue
Planning Planning Planning Planning $1,294,098 $1,103,740 $190,358 15% $549,806 42% $359,448
Building Safety Building Safety Building Safety Building Safety $1,894,564 $800,414 $1,094,149 58% $1,406,953 74% $312,804
Public Works Public Works Public Works Public Works
Engineering & Streets $557,561 $417,775 $139,787 25% $190,377 34% $50,590
Parks, Rec, & Comm Svcs Parks, Rec, & Comm Svcs Parks, Rec, & Comm Svcs Parks, Rec, & Comm Svcs
Recreation $3,318,131 $2,023,220 $1,294,911 39% $1,433,173 43% $138,262
Senior Services $369,303 $347,966 $21,337 6% $21,337 6% $0
Veteran's Memorial Building $1,210,164 $554,564 $655,600 54% $655,600 54% $0
Police Police Police Police $1,121,902 $479,126 $642,776 57% $765,136 68% $122,360
Fire Fire Fire Fire $2,258,759 $910,734 $1,348,025 60% $1,472,438 65% $124,413
Grand Total: Grand Total: Grand Total: Grand Total: $12,024,482 $6,637,540 $5,386,942 45% $6,494,819 54% $1,107,877
Cost Recovery Cost Recovery Cost Recovery Cost Recovery
Policy Policy Policy Policy
City of Culver City
User Fee Revenue Analysis User Fee Revenue Analysis User Fee Revenue Analysis User Fee Revenue Analysis
2006/2007
Current Current Current Current
Fees Fees Fees Fees
Note that the projected r Note that the projected r Note that the projected r Note that the projected revenue total should be adjusted downward to $ evenue total should be adjusted downward to $ evenue total should be adjusted downward to $ evenue total should be adjusted downward to $715 715 715 715,000 in order to exclude ,000 in order to exclude ,000 in order to exclude ,000 in order to exclude
potential revenues for services that are provided on a sporadic basis. potential revenues for services that are provided on a sporadic basis. potential revenues for services that are provided on a sporadic basis. potential revenues for services that are provided on a sporadic basis.
Methodology
A cost of service study analyzes two components of costs: the direct costs associated with providing each
fee-for-service activity, and the indirect costs that support these activities. A brief discussion of each of these
components follows.
Direct Costs Direct Costs Direct Costs Direct Costs. The direct costs associated with fee-for-service activities were analyzed in great detail in this
study. PRM worked closely with staff and management within each of the six departments to develop the
analysis that is summarized in the following sections of this report. The fiscal year 2006/2007 adopted
budget was used to identify direct costs.
The first step in the process was to identify staff time spent directly on each of the user fee activities. Each
staff person that participates in the user fee services identified time spent to complete each task associated
with all user fee services. Annual volume statistics were also gathered in order to develop total annual
workload information. Salary and benefit dollars were assigned to the time estimates to come up with the
direct staff costs.
Indirect Costs Indirect Costs Indirect Costs Indirect Costs. A proportionate share of other operating expenses and internal department administrative
costs were layered onto the direct costs as a departmental overhead. Citywide overhead costs coming from
the cost allocation plan (described below) were also added in as indirect overhead. Finally, crossover direct
costs were added in as necessary (e.g. some Planning and Engineering staff costs were added to Building
staff costs to assist with various programs.). These These These These three three three three components of components of components of components of indirect indirect indirect indirect costs: 1) departmental costs: 1) departmental costs: 1) departmental costs: 1) departmental
overhead, overhead, overhead, overhead, 2 2 2 2) citywide overhead, an ) citywide overhead, an ) citywide overhead, an ) citywide overhead, and d d d 3 3 3 3) crossover direct costs ) crossover direct costs ) crossover direct costs ) crossover direct costs are added to the direct costs to are added to the direct costs to are added to the direct costs to are added to the direct costs to total up to total up to total up to total up to
the full cost of providing each service the full cost of providing each service the full cost of providing each service the full cost of providing each service. The cost of each activity is then compared to the fee currently
charged, and an under- or over-recovery of costs is identified.
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Cost Alloca Cost Alloca Cost Alloca Cost Allocation tion tion tion Plan Plan Plan Plan. Many of the costs that support all city programs and services are budgeted in
centralized activities such as 1) Accounting, which provides payroll and accounting support, 2) Building
Maintenance, which provides building maintenance and custodial services, and 3) Personnel, which
provides human resource services. The costs of these activities and other centralized services are considered
indirect overhead that support fee-for-service activities as well as other programs and functions within the
city.
In addition to this user fee analysis, PRM developed an indirect cost allocation plan that identifies and
distributes these indirect costs to all operating programs and functions within the city’s organizational
structure. The cost allocation plan takes a detailed approach to analyzing indirect costs. PRM develops the
cost allocation plan annually, to determine:
What indirect support functions are provided (e.g. payroll, legal services, City Hall building
maintenance, etc),
How to allocate centrally budgeted personnel and other operating expenses into these functions,
Which departments receive benefit from these services (e.g. payroll services benefit all departments
that have budgeted staff, City Hall building maintenance benefits all departments that occupy space
at City Hall), and
What is the best method of allocating these costs to the users (e.g. payroll services are allocated
based on the number of payroll transactions processed for each department).
The end result of this analysis is the allocation of all indirect costs to all operating departments and
programs. The indirect costs are then added to the direct costs to determine the full cost of all city
operations – whether fee-related or not. This accounting exercise is important in tha This accounting exercise is important in tha This accounting exercise is important in tha This accounting exercise is important in that it can result in an t it can result in an t it can result in an t it can result in an
increase in general fund revenues for reimbursement of support to enterprise and internal service funds, increase in general fund revenues for reimbursement of support to enterprise and internal service funds, increase in general fund revenues for reimbursement of support to enterprise and internal service funds, increase in general fund revenues for reimbursement of support to enterprise and internal service funds,
state or federally funded programs, and user fee services state or federally funded programs, and user fee services state or federally funded programs, and user fee services state or federally funded programs, and user fee services.
Economic & Policy Considerations
Calculating the true cost of providing city services is a critical step in the process of establishing user fees and
corresponding cost recovery levels. But although it is the most important factor, others must also be given
consideration. City decision-makers must also consider the effects that establishing fees for services will have
on the individuals purchasing those services as well as the community as a whole. The following economic
and policy issues help illustrate these considerations.
It may be a desired policy to establish fees at a level that permits lower income groups to
participate in services that they might not otherwise be able to afford.
A consideration of community-wide benefit versus specific benefit should be considered for certain
services (e.g. teen after-school programs).
In conjunction with the second point above, the issue of who is the service recipient versus the
service driver should also be considered. For example, code enforcement activities benefit the
community as a whole, but the service is driven by the individual or business owner that violates
city code.
Elasticity of demand is a factor in pricing certain city services; increasing the price of some services
results in a reduction of demand for those services, and vice versa. For example, most youth and
senior programs are extremely price-sensitive and significant increases to current fees will likely
result in a significant reduction in demand for those programs.
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Public sector agencies have a monopoly on providing certain services within its boundaries, such as
development-related services. However, other services such as recreation programs may be
provided by the private sector, and therefore demand for these services is highly dependent on
what else may be available at lower prices.
Pricing services can encourage or discourage certain behaviors. Some examples of this would be to
establish a low fee for a water heater permit to encourage homeowners to ensure their water
heater is properly installed, or setting false alarm response fees on an incremental scale to
discourage multiple false alarms.
It may be impractical to establish a cost recovery system for some services or the collection of fees
may be costly and difficult to administer. Many fees that are charged after a service has been
provided fall under this category, e.g. DUI response fees, false alarm response fees, code
enforcement violations, etc.
Report Organization
Following are report Sections II through VI which present findings and recommendations for each
department analyzed. Each section contains a summary showing current fees, total costs and recommended
fees on a per-unit basis, total department costs, revenues and subsidy data for each activity. Additional
revenues, based on the study’s recommendations were calculated.
Sections II – VI are structured using the following format:
Findings and Recommendations. Findings and Recommendations. Findings and Recommendations. Findings and Recommendations. This is a brief overview of the results of the cost analysis. Any findings of
note (recommendations, limitations on what the city can charge, new fee proposals, etc) are discussed here.
Per Unit Information. Per Unit Information. Per Unit Information. Per Unit Information. This summary sheet provides information about each fee area analyzed within each
department or division. This spreadsheet shows the annual volume of activity, the fee currently charged,
the full cost calculated, the resulting cost recovery level, and current subsidy (or over-charge). The last three
columns on the right display information about recommended fee increases or decreases. Typically, PRM
works with the department management and staff to review the results of the cost analysis and use this
information together with various economic and policy considerations to develop realistic, achievable fee
adjustments.
Total Department Information. Total Department Information. Total Department Information. Total Department Information. This summary sheet reviews the same fee information and
recommendations identified in the per unit information sheet, but annualizes the cost/revenue projections
by multiplying that information by the annual volume of activity.
Section VII displays fully burdened hourly rates for all staff within the departments analyzed. The final
section shows the results of a comparison survey developed for this study.
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Section II Section II Section II Section II
Community Development Community Development Community Development Community Development
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II. II. II. II. Community Development Community Development Community Development Community Development Department Department Department Department
This study included an analysis of two general fund divisions within the Community Development
Department – Planning and Building Safety.
Planning
The Planning Division provides services related to land use within the city limits. This includes: processing
of all zoning and land use applications, the preparation of special studies associated with long-range land
use objectives, and working with the development community to facilitate new projects. The total cost of
all Planning services (including non-fee services) is $2,171,689.
The total costs are comprised of the following components: 1) $957,658 in direct salary and benefit
expense (43%), 2) $141,221 in materials and supplies (6%), 3) $201,619 in departmental administration
(9%), and 4) $911,991 in citywide overhead and crossover user fee support (41%).
The following is a review of findings and recommendations.
Fee-for-service costs total $1,294,098 and are offset by current revenues of $190,358. This
translates into an overall user fee cost recovery rate of just under 15%.
PRM has performed many user fee analyses for planning fees and finds this to be on the lower end
of typical cost recovery levels.
The Planning Division would like to increase many of the fees, which would bring the fee service
recovery level to approximately 42%. These increases could lead to a potential increase in revenue
of $359,448. However, as mentioned earlier in the first section of this report, many of these
services are not provided on a routine basis. A more realistic projection for increased revenue is
closer to $200,000.
The range of current cost of service recovery levels for individual fees is from 1% to 227%.
The majority of fee increases are targeted at a 50% cost recovery level, with a small number set at
25%, 75% or 100%. All appeal fees are recommended to be set at a 15% cost recovery level.
Recommendations have been made with the idea to align fees more closely to other Westside
jurisdictions, as well as targeting fees with a higher volume of activity in order to generate more
revenue.
Distinctions have also been made between community and personal benefit, in terms of
recommended increases.
The following six pages displays the cost analysis in two forms; pages 8-10 is a per-unit summary and pages
11-13 display the same information in a yearly summary.
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- Per Unit Information -
Service
Type
Annual
Volume
Current Fee % of Full Cost
100% of Full
Cost
Current
Subsidy
Cost Recovery
Policy Level (%)
Fee @ Policy
Level
Subsidy @ Policy
Level
1 Address Assignment Fee 24 $233.00 66.03% $352.86 $119.86 75.00% $264.64 $88.21
2 ASPR: SFD/2FD Fee 2 $950.00 29.24% $3,248.54 $2,298.54 29.24% $950.00 $2,298.54
3 ASPR: Other Fee 2 $1,117.00 23.92% $4,670.13 $3,553.13 25.00% $1,167.53 $3,502.60
4 Administrative Use Permit Fee 12 $583.00 21.14% $2,758.35 $2,175.35 50.00% $1,379.17 $1,379.17
5 Admin Modif: SFD/2FD Fee 5 $479.00 17.71% $2,704.44 $2,225.44 17.71% $479.00 $2,225.44
6 Admin Modif: Other Fee 5 $888.00 32.83% $2,704.44 $1,816.44 50.00% $1,352.22 $1,352.22
7 Adult Use Development Permit Fee 1 $2,895.00 12.43% $23,287.24 $20,392.24 50.00% $11,643.62 $11,643.62
9 Annexation / De-Annexation Fee 1 $8,901.00 25.36% $35,100.75 $26,199.75 25.36% $8,901.00 $26,199.75
11 Appeal: Code Interp to BoZA Fee 1 $224.00 1.26% $17,770.32 $17,546.32 15.00% $2,665.55 $15,104.77
12 Appeal: Code Interp to PC Fee 1 $445.00 2.50% $17,770.32 $17,325.32 15.00% $2,665.55 $15,104.77
13 Appeal: Code Interp to City Council Fee 1 $445.00 6.34% $7,015.75 $6,570.75 15.00% $1,052.36 $5,963.39
14 Applicant Request Case Cont. Fee 1 $200.00 92.63% $215.92 $15.92 92.63% $200.00 $15.92
15 Certificate of Appr: Minor Fee 2 $265.00 10.62% $2,494.72 $2,229.72 50.00% $1,247.36 $1,247.36
16 Certificate of Appr: Major Fee 2 $583.00 16.03% $3,636.24 $3,053.24 50.00% $1,818.12 $1,818.12
17 Certificate of Compliance Fee 1 $143.00 5.85% $2,446.06 $2,303.06 50.00% $1,223.03 $1,223.03
18 Comprehensive Plan: New App Fee 1 $8,901.00 24.20% $36,786.44 $27,885.44 50.00% $18,393.22 $18,393.22
19 Comprehensive Plan: Major Mod Fee 1 $4,451.00 13.03% $34,152.12 $29,701.12 50.00% $17,076.06 $17,076.06
20 Comprehensive Plan: Minor Mod Fee 1 $948.00 17.93% $5,288.56 $4,340.56 50.00% $2,644.28 $2,644.28
21 Comp Sign Progr: MBSP Fee 7 $265.00 29.64% $893.93 $628.93 50.00% $446.96 $446.96
22 Compr Sign Progr: MSP Fee 4 $583.00 29.46% $1,979.13 $1,396.13 50.00% $989.57 $989.57
23 CUP: SFD/2FD Fee 1 $1,890.00 10.64% $17,770.32 $15,880.32 25.00% $4,442.58 $13,327.74
24 CUP: Other Fee 4 $2,895.00 14.97% $19,332.42 $16,437.42 50.00% $9,666.21 $9,666.21
25 Cov & Agr: SFD/2FD Fee 10 $264.00 33.89% $778.96 $514.96 50.00% $389.48 $389.48
26 Cov & Agr: Other Fee 6 $425.00 48.06% $884.27 $459.27 50.00% $442.13 $442.13
Recommendations
Service Name
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
52100 Planning Division 52100 Planning Division 52100 Planning Division 52100 Planning Division
FY 06-07 FY 06-07 FY 06-07 FY 06-07
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- Per Unit Information -
Service
Type
Annual
Volume
Current Fee % of Full Cost
100% of Full
Cost
Current
Subsidy
Cost Recovery
Policy Level (%)
Fee @ Policy
Level
Subsidy @ Policy
Level
Recommendations
Service Name
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
52100 Planning Division 52100 Planning Division 52100 Planning Division 52100 Planning Division
FY 06-07 FY 06-07 FY 06-07 FY 06-07
28 DBOI Fee 1 $5,081.00 18.60% $27,316.04 $22,235.04 50.00% $13,658.02 $13,658.02
29 Development Agreement Fee 1 $6,172.00 17.58% $35,100.75 $28,928.75 50.00% $17,550.37 $17,550.37
31 Envtl: Cat Exemption Fee 20 $75.00 29.62% $253.23 $178.23 50.00% $126.61 $126.61
32 Envtl: Neg Declaration Fee 10 $750.00 18.92% $3,963.21 $3,213.21 50.00% $1,981.60 $1,981.60
35 Ext of Time: Administrative Fee 3 $184.00 43.80% $420.06 $236.06 50.00% $210.03 $210.03
36 Ext of Time: Planning Comm Fee 1 $500.00 90.76% $550.92 $50.92 90.76% $500.00 $50.92
38 GPA: Map Fee 1 $2,225.00 7.80% $28,525.98 $26,300.98 50.00% $14,262.99 $14,262.99
39 GPA: Text Fee 1 $3,907.00 13.70% $28,525.98 $24,618.98 50.00% $14,262.99 $14,262.99
40 Height Exception Fee 1 $919.00 3.36% $27,316.04 $26,397.04 50.00% $13,658.02 $13,658.02
41 Inspections by Planning Staff Fee 1 $86.00 44.04% $195.26 $109.26 50.00% $97.63 $97.63
42 Large Family Daycare Centers Fee 1 $583.00 93.14% $625.95 $42.95 93.14% $583.00 $42.95
45 Oil Well: New - per well Fee 1 $2,658.00 13.75% $19,332.42 $16,674.42 50.00% $9,666.21 $9,666.21
46 Oil Well: Annual - per well Fee 1 $554.00 41.50% $1,334.91 $780.91 50.00% $667.45 $667.45
47 Oil Well: Abandon - per well Fee 1 $1,108.00 226.98% $488.16 -$619.84 100.00% $488.16 $0.00
48 Outdoor Display Permit Fee 1 $115.00 36.74% $313.04 $198.04 50.00% $156.52 $156.52
49 Preliminary Project Review Fee 1 $2,303.00 113.67% $2,025.99 -$277.01 100.00% $2,025.99 $0.00
50 Sign Permit Fee 1 $50.00 21.10% $236.93 $186.93 50.00% $118.47 $118.47
51 SPR by Plng Comm SFD/2FD Fee 1 $1,428.00 8.04% $17,770.32 $16,342.32 25.00% $4,442.58 $13,327.74
52 SPR by Plng Comm: Other Fee 10 $2,225.00 11.51% $19,332.42 $17,107.42 50.00% $9,666.21 $9,666.21
53 Special Research Hourly 1 $99.00 21.86% $452.85 $353.85 100.00% $452.85 $0.00
54 Specific (or Precise) Plan Fee 1 $8,901.00 19.37% $45,956.85 $37,055.85 50.00% $22,978.43 $22,978.43
55 Street Name Change / New Fee 1 $3,113.00 10.91% $28,525.98 $25,412.98 50.00% $14,262.99 $14,262.99
56 Subdiv: Lot Line Adjustment Fee 1 $1,175.00 97.25% $1,208.16 $33.16 97.25% $1,175.00 $33.16
57 Subdiv: Tent. Parcel Map Fee 7 $1,334.00 7.51% $17,770.32 $16,436.32 25.00% $4,442.58 $13,327.74
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- Per Unit Information -
Service
Type
Annual
Volume
Current Fee % of Full Cost
100% of Full
Cost
Current
Subsidy
Cost Recovery
Policy Level (%)
Fee @ Policy
Level
Subsidy @ Policy
Level
Recommendations
Service Name
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
52100 Planning Division 52100 Planning Division 52100 Planning Division 52100 Planning Division
FY 06-07 FY 06-07 FY 06-07 FY 06-07
58 Subdiv: Tent. Tract Map Fee 5 $2,225.00 10.45% $21,285.04 $19,060.04 25.00% $5,321.26 $15,963.78
59 Temp Banner: Over Street/ROW Fee 1 $37.00 17.57% $210.61 $173.61 25.00% $52.65 $157.96
60 Temp Banner: Bldg or Private Fee 35 $37.00 46.85% $78.98 $41.98 46.85% $37.00 $41.98
61 Temporary Use Permit Fee 1 $150.00 13.93% $1,077.05 $927.05 50.00% $538.53 $538.53
62 Variance: SFD/2FD Fee 1 $1,900.00 12.92% $14,711.13 $12,811.13 25.00% $3,677.78 $11,033.34
63 Variance: Other Fee 1 $2,895.00 16.29% $17,770.32 $14,875.32 50.00% $8,885.16 $8,885.16
64 Zone Code Amend: Map Fee 1 $2,225.00 7.80% $28,525.98 $26,300.98 50.00% $14,262.99 $14,262.99
65 Zone Code Amend: Text Fee 1 $4,460.00 15.63% $28,525.98 $24,065.98 50.00% $14,262.99 $14,262.99
66 Zoning Confirmation Letter Fee 11 $91.00 15.31% $594.41 $503.41 50.00% $297.21 $297.21
67 Envtl: Mitigated Neg Dec Fee 10 $750.00 12.68% $5,915.83 $5,165.83 50.00% $2,957.92 $2,957.92
68 Support to Building Division X-Suppt 1 $0.00 0.00% $159,431.63 $159,431.63 N/A N/A N/A
69 Support to Engineering Division X-Suppt 1 $0.00 0.00% $113,651.95 $113,651.95 N/A N/A N/A
70 Long Range Planning Non-Fee 1 $0.00 0.00% $333,988.36 $333,988.36 N/A N/A N/A
71 Other Non-Fee Non-Fee 1 $0.00 0.00% $270,519.17 $270,519.17 N/A N/A N/A
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- Total Program Information -
Service
Type
Revenue @
Current Fee
% of Full Cost
Revenue @ 100%
Full Cost
Current Subsidy
Cost Recovery
Policy Level (%)
Revenue @ Policy
Level
Increased
Revenue
1 Address Assignment Fee $5,592 66.03% $8,469 $2,877 75.00% $6,351 $759
2 ASPR: SFD/2FD Fee $1,900 29.24% $6,497 $4,597 29.24% $1,900 $0
3 ASPR: Other Fee $2,234 23.92% $9,340 $7,106 25.00% $2,335 $101
4 Administrative Use Permit Fee $6,996 21.14% $33,100 $26,104 50.00% $16,550 $9,554
5 Admin Modif: SFD/2FD Fee $2,395 17.71% $13,522 $11,127 17.71% $2,395 $0
6 Admin Modif: Other Fee $4,440 32.83% $13,522 $9,082 50.00% $6,761 $2,321
7 Adult Use Development Permit Fee $2,895 12.43% $23,287 $20,392 50.00% $11,644 $8,749
9 Annexation / De-Annexation Fee $8,901 25.36% $35,101 $26,200 25.36% $8,901 $0
11 Appeal: Code Interp to BoZA Fee $224 1.26% $17,770 $17,546 15.00% $2,666 $2,442
12 Appeal: Code Interp to PC Fee $445 2.50% $17,770 $17,325 15.00% $2,666 $2,221
13 Appeal: Code Interp to City Council Fee $445 6.34% $7,016 $6,571 15.00% $1,052 $607
14 Applicant Request Case Cont. Fee $200 92.63% $216 $16 92.63% $200 $0
15 Certificate of Appr: Minor Fee $530 10.62% $4,989 $4,459 50.00% $2,495 $1,965
16 Certificate of Appr: Major Fee $1,166 16.03% $7,272 $6,106 50.00% $3,636 $2,470
17 Certificate of Compliance Fee $143 5.85% $2,446 $2,303 50.00% $1,223 $1,080
18 Comprehensive Plan: New App Fee $8,901 24.20% $36,786 $27,885 50.00% $18,393 $9,492
19 Comprehensive Plan: Major Mod Fee $4,451 13.03% $34,152 $29,701 50.00% $17,076 $12,625
20 Comprehensive Plan: Minor Mod Fee $948 17.93% $5,289 $4,341 50.00% $2,644 $1,696
21 Comp Sign Progr: MBSP Fee $1,855 29.64% $6,257 $4,402 50.00% $3,129 $1,274
22 Compr Sign Progr: MSP Fee $2,332 29.46% $7,917 $5,585 50.00% $3,958 $1,626
23 CUP: SFD/2FD Fee $1,890 10.64% $17,770 $15,880 25.00% $4,443 $2,553
24 CUP: Other Fee $11,580 14.97% $77,330 $65,750 50.00% $38,665 $27,085
25 Cov & Agr: SFD/2FD Fee $2,640 33.89% $7,790 $5,150 50.00% $3,895 $1,255
26 Cov & Agr: Other Fee $2,550 48.06% $5,306 $2,756 50.00% $2,653 $103
Service Name
Recommendations
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
52100 Planning Division 52100 Planning Division 52100 Planning Division 52100 Planning Division
FY 06-07 FY 06-07 FY 06-07 FY 06-07
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- Total Program Information -
Service
Type
Revenue @
Current Fee
% of Full Cost
Revenue @ 100%
Full Cost
Current Subsidy
Cost Recovery
Policy Level (%)
Revenue @ Policy
Level
Increased
Revenue
Service Name
Recommendations
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
52100 Planning Division 52100 Planning Division 52100 Planning Division 52100 Planning Division
FY 06-07 FY 06-07 FY 06-07 FY 06-07
28 DBOI Fee $5,081 18.60% $27,316 $22,235 50.00% $13,658 $8,577
29 Development Agreement Fee $6,172 17.58% $35,101 $28,929 50.00% $17,550 $11,378
31 Envtl: Cat Exemption Fee $1,500 29.62% $5,065 $3,565 50.00% $2,532 $1,032
32 Envtl: Neg Declaration Fee $7,500 18.92% $39,632 $32,132 50.00% $19,816 $12,316
35 Ext of Time: Administrative Fee $552 43.80% $1,260 $708 50.00% $630 $78
36 Ext of Time: Planning Comm Fee $500 90.76% $551 $51 90.76% $500 $0
38 GPA: Map Fee $2,225 7.80% $28,526 $26,301 50.00% $14,263 $12,038
39 GPA: Text Fee $3,907 13.70% $28,526 $24,619 50.00% $14,263 $10,356
40 Height Exception Fee $919 3.36% $27,316 $26,397 50.00% $13,658 $12,739
41 Inspections by Planning Staff Fee $86 44.04% $195 $109 50.00% $98 $12
42 Large Family Daycare Centers Fee $583 93.14% $626 $43 93.14% $583 $0
45 Oil Well: New - per well Fee $2,658 13.75% $19,332 $16,674 50.00% $9,666 $7,008
46 Oil Well: Annual - per well Fee $554 41.50% $1,335 $781 50.00% $667 $113
47 Oil Well: Abandon - per well Fee $1,108 226.98% $488 -$620 100.00% $488 -$620
48 Outdoor Display Permit Fee $115 36.74% $313 $198 50.00% $157 $42
49 Preliminary Project Review Fee $2,303 113.67% $2,026 -$277 100.00% $2,026 -$277
50 Sign Permit Fee $50 21.10% $237 $187 50.00% $118 $68
51 SPR by Plng Comm SFD/2FD Fee $1,428 8.04% $17,770 $16,342 25.00% $4,443 $3,015
52 SPR by Plng Comm: Other Fee $22,250 11.51% $193,324 $171,074 50.00% $96,662 $74,412
53 Special Research Hourly $99 21.86% $453 $354 100.00% $453 $354
54 Specific (or Precise) Plan Fee $8,901 19.37% $45,957 $37,056 50.00% $22,978 $14,077
55 Street Name Change / New Fee $3,113 10.91% $28,526 $25,413 50.00% $14,263 $11,150
56 Subdiv: Lot Line Adjustment Fee $1,175 97.25% $1,208 $33 97.25% $1,175 $0
57 Subdiv: Tent. Parcel Map Fee $9,338 7.51% $124,392 $115,054 25.00% $31,098 $21,760
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- Total Program Information -
Service
Type
Revenue @
Current Fee
% of Full Cost
Revenue @ 100%
Full Cost
Current Subsidy
Cost Recovery
Policy Level (%)
Revenue @ Policy
Level
Increased
Revenue
Service Name
Recommendations
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
52100 Planning Division 52100 Planning Division 52100 Planning Division 52100 Planning Division
FY 06-07 FY 06-07 FY 06-07 FY 06-07
58 Subdiv: Tent. Tract Map Fee $11,125 10.45% $106,425 $95,300 25.00% $26,606 $15,481
59 Temp Banner: Over Street/ROW Fee $37 17.57% $211 $174 25.00% $53 $16
60 Temp Banner: Bldg or Private Fee $1,295 46.85% $2,764 $1,469 46.85% $1,295 $0
61 Temporary Use Permit Fee $150 13.93% $1,077 $927 50.00% $539 $389
62 Variance: SFD/2FD Fee $1,900 12.92% $14,711 $12,811 25.00% $3,678 $1,778
63 Variance: Other Fee $2,895 16.29% $17,770 $14,875 50.00% $8,885 $5,990
64 Zone Code Amend: Map Fee $2,225 7.80% $28,526 $26,301 50.00% $14,263 $12,038
65 Zone Code Amend: Text Fee $4,460 15.63% $28,526 $24,066 50.00% $14,263 $9,803
66 Zoning Confirmation Letter Fee $1,001 15.31% $6,539 $5,538 50.00% $3,269 $2,268
67 Envtl: Mitigated Neg Dec Fee $7,500 12.68% $59,158 $51,658 50.00% $29,579 $22,079
68 Support to Building Division X-Suppt $0 0.00% $159,432 $159,432 N/A N/A N/A
69 Support to Engineering Division X-Suppt $0 0.00% $113,652 $113,652 N/A N/A N/A
70 Long Range Planning Non-Fee $0 0.00% $333,988 $333,988 N/A N/A N/A
71 Other Non-Fee Non-Fee $0 0.00% $270,519 $270,519 N/A N/A N/A
Total User Fees $190,358 $1,294,098 $1,103,740 $549,806 $359,448
% of Full Cost 14.71% 100.00% 85.29% 42.49% 27.78%
Total Other Services $0 $877,591 $877,591 $0 $0
% of Full Cost 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Department Totals $190,358 $2,171,689 $1,981,331 $549,806 $359,448
% of Full Cost 8.77% 100.00% 91.23% 25.32% 16.55%
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Building Safety
The Building Safety Division provides inspection and plan checking services for all development within the
city limits. Inspection staff also performs some code enforcement services (in conjunction with the Fire
Department and City Attorney’s Office). The total cost of all services comes to $2,065,268.
Approximately 92% of these costs ($1,894,564) are associated with fee-related services.
The following is a breakdown of the total cost of the division: 1) $1,223,855 for salary and benefits (59%),
2) $105.199 for maintenance and operating expense (5%), 3) $258,294 for department administration
(13%), and 4) $477,920 for citywide overhead and crossover user fee support (23%).
Unlike most other fees charged by other departments, there are very few “fixed” or per-unit fees charged
for building permits. Instead, each permit fee is calculated based on the construction valuation and the
square footage of the project. Many local jurisdictions use valuation tables regularly published by Building
Standards to determine construction valuation (based on occupancy and type) and rate tables published in
the Uniform Building Code (UBC), California Building Code (CBC) or the International Building Code (IBC)
rate tables. These rate tables are updated every three years and are published in the Building Safety Journal.
Since the early 1990’s local jurisdictions have been concerned with the issue of establishing a relationship
between the cost of service and the fees charged for those services, with particular emphasis on building
permit fees. In 1993 the State of California Office of the Attorney General issued an opinion (No. 92-506),
addressing both the question of whether local agencies may charge building permit fees which exceed the
cost of providing the service, and whether the rate tables are a valid method of calculating fees. In essence
the Attorney General’s opinion states that 1) local agencies are prohibited from charging fees in excess of
cost unless the fees are approved by a vote, and 2) the rate tables may not be used unless the local agency
can establish a relationship between the fees charged and the cost of providing the service.
The City of Culver City is currently using a permit table that has been modified from the 1997 UBC rate
tables to calculate its permit fees, and adjusted annually to reflect the increase in the Consumer Price Index.
This cost analysis looks at the total annual costs of providing all inspection and plan checking services and
compares the costs to the revenues received. Average per-unit fees have been calculated by dividing the
total costs (and revenues) by the number of permits/plan checks processed annually. A small number of
services charged on a per-unit basis (e.g. property reports, appeal fees) are also listed. Page 16 displays the
per-unit information, and page 17 shows the total annual program information. The current revenue is
displayed for each service area and compared to the full cost of providing these services. A current general
fund subsidy is also displayed. The total revenue collected for all fee-related services comes to $1,094,149
and is compared to the total annual costs of fee related services of $1,894,564 This translates into a 58%
cost recovery level, and a corresponding general fund subsidy of $800,414.
The Building Safety Division proposes the city consider adopting the following recommendations:
Building permits/inspections is currently recovering just over 100% of cost. Because this recovery
level is so close to 100%, PRM and city staff feels that it is within a margin of reasonableness and
no change is recommended for any building permit fee.
Residential property reports are recovering slightly more than 109% of costs. Again, no change is
recommended for this fee. The cost of this service has been calculated at $82 while the current fee
is $90. The cost has been calculated based on the average time to process the report and an
additional 10 minutes of time would make up the disparity between fee and cost. It is highly likely
that this differential would come into play, thus eliminating the over-recovery of cost.
Appeal fees are recommended to remain unchanged at $167.45 per appeal.
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Plan check fees are recommended to be adjusted to recover 100% of costs. Plumbing, mechanical,
and electrical permits are recommended at 65% cost recovery. Other miscellaneous per-unit fees
have moderate adjustments that would keep the fees at less than 100% cost recovery.
Implementing recommended fee adjustments would generate an additional $312,804 in annual
revenue and establish an overall cost recovery level of 74%.
Should the city adopt the recommended adjustments to its fees based on this analysis, the cost/revenue
comparison may be used to calculate a factor to apply against the permit fee tables in order to adjust all
fees within its service category. The formula used to determine the adjustment would be as follows:
Revenue @ Recommended Level / Revenue @ Current Fee = Factor to apply to all current fees
For example, the formula to develop a factor to apply to all plumbing permits would be:
$175,285 / $86,324 = 2.03
Therefore if a current plumbing fee permit is calculated at $1,000, the new fee would be $2,030 and would
recover 65% of costs, rather than the 32% current cost recovery level.
Other calculated factors for adjusting permits/plan check fees to recommended levels are as follows:
Category Formula Factor Cost Recovery %
Building Permits --- No change 100%
Plumbing Permits $175,285 / $86,324 2.03 65%
Mechanical Permits $175,285 / $86,324 2.03 65%
Electrical Permits $175,285 / $106,842 1.64 65%
Plan Checking $409,789 / $361,324 1.13 100%
Page 97 of 148User Fee Study Summary Sheet
- Per Unit Information -
Agency:
Department:
Fiscal Year:
Service
Type
Annual
Volume
Current Fee % of Full Cost
100% of Full
Cost
Current
Subsidy
Cost Recovery %
Recommended
Fee
Remaining
Subsidy
1 Building Permit & Inspection Fee 858 $447.31 101.06% $442.61 -$4.69 101.06% $447.31 -$4.69
2 Plumbing Permit & Inspection Fee 534 $161.65 32.01% $505.00 $343.35 65.00% $328.25 $176.75
3 Mechanical Permit & Inspection Fee 390 $221.34 32.01% $691.46 $470.12 65.00% $449.45 $242.01
4 Electrical Permit & Inspection Fee 665 $160.66 39.62% $405.52 $244.85 65.00% $263.59 $141.93
5 Plan Checking Fee 431 $838.34 88.17% $950.79 $112.45 100.00% $950.79 $0.00
6 Investigation Fee Fee 52 $167.45 27.58% $607.09 $439.64 35.00% $212.48 $394.61
7 Appeal Fee Fee 1 $167.45 0.35% $47,739.81 $47,572.36 0.35% $167.45 $47,572.36
8 Sign Permit Investigation Fee 4 $500.00 6.86% $7,288.78 $6,788.78 10.00% $728.88 $6,559.91
9 Demo: All SFD/2FD Fee 26 $90.00 7.49% $1,202.31 $1,112.31 20.00% $240.46 $961.85
10 Demo: All Commercial Fee 22 $267.92 18.86% $1,420.91 $1,152.99 40.00% $568.36 $852.55
11 Add'l Inspections Fee 2 $90.00 1.21% $7,413.56 $7,323.56 1.21% $90.00 $7,323.56
12 Add'l Plan Check Fee 2 $97.82 4.03% $2,429.23 $2,331.41 4.03% $97.82 $2,331.41
13 Resi Property Report Fee 526 $90.00 109.73% $82.02 -$7.98 109.73% $90.00 -$7.98
14 Comm Property Report Fee 19 $120.00 11.98% $1,001.55 $881.55 25.00% $250.39 $751.16
15 Temp Certificate of Occupancy Fee 2 $221.54 1.03% $21,579.79 $21,358.25 5.00% $1,078.99 $20,500.80
16 Code Enforcement Non-Fee 1 $0.00 0.00% $36,830.03 $36,830.03 N/A N/A N/A
17 Support to Planning X-Suppt 1 $0.00 0.00% $62,811.35 $62,811.35 N/A N/A N/A
18 Support to Engineering X-Suppt 1 $0.00 0.00% $18,798.56 $18,798.56 N/A N/A N/A
19 Support to Housing X-Suppt 1 $0.00 0.00% $26,836.33 $26,836.33 N/A N/A N/A
20 Support to Redevelopment X-Suppt 1 $0.00 0.00% $25,428.12 $25,428.12 N/A N/A N/A
Recommendations
Service Name
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
51500 Building Safety 51500 Building Safety 51500 Building Safety 51500 Building Safety
2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007
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- Total Program Information -
Agency:
Department:
Fiscal Year:
Service
Type
Revenue @
Current Fee
% of Full Cost
Revenue @ 100%
Full Cost
Current Subsidy Cost Recovery %
Revenue @
Recomm Level
Increased
Revenue
1 Building Permit & Inspection Fee $383,788 101.06% $379,763 -$4,026 101.06% $383,788 $0
2 Plumbing Permit & Inspection Fee $86,324 32.01% $269,670 $183,346 65.00% $175,285 $88,962
3 Mechanical Permit & Inspection Fee $86,324 32.01% $269,670 $183,346 65.00% $175,285 $88,962
4 Electrical Permit & Inspection Fee $106,842 39.62% $269,670 $162,828 65.00% $175,285 $68,444
5 Plan Checking Fee $361,324 88.17% $409,789 $48,465 100.00% $409,789 $48,465
6 Investigation Fee Fee $8,707 27.58% $31,569 $22,861 35.00% $11,049 $2,342
7 Appeal Fee Fee $167 0.35% $47,740 $47,572 0.35% $167 $0
8 Sign Permit Investigation Fee $2,000 6.86% $29,155 $27,155 10.00% $2,916 $916
9 Demo: All SFD/2FD Fee $2,340 7.49% $31,260 $28,920 20.00% $6,252 $3,912
10 Demo: All Commercial Fee $5,894 18.86% $31,260 $25,366 40.00% $12,504 $6,610
11 Add'l Inspections Fee $180 1.21% $14,827 $14,647 1.21% $180 $0
12 Add'l Plan Check Fee $196 4.03% $4,858 $4,663 4.03% $196 $0
13 Resi Property Report Fee $47,340 109.73% $43,144 -$4,196 109.73% $47,340 $0
14 Comm Property Report Fee $2,280 11.98% $19,029 $16,749 25.00% $4,757 $2,477
15 Temp Certificate of Occupancy Fee $443 1.03% $43,160 $42,717 5.00% $2,158 $1,715
16 Code Enforcement Non-Fee $0 0.00% $36,830 $36,830 N/A N/A N/A
17 Support to Planning X-Suppt $0 0.00% $62,811 $62,811 N/A N/A N/A
18 Support to Engineering X-Suppt $0 0.00% $18,799 $18,799 N/A N/A N/A
19 Support to Housing X-Suppt $0 0.00% $26,836 $26,836 N/A N/A N/A
20 Support to Redevelopment X-Suppt $0 0.00% $25,428 $25,428 N/A N/A N/A
Total User Fees $1,094,149 $1,894,564 $800,414 $1,406,953 $312,804
% of Full Cost 57.75% 100.00% 42.25% 74.26% 16.51%
Total Other Services $0 $170,704 $170,704 $0 $0
% of Full Cost 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Department Totals $1,094,149 $2,065,268 $971,119 $1,406,953 $312,804
% of Full Cost 52.98% 100.00% 47.02% 68.12% 15.15%
Service Name
Recommendations
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
51500 Building Safety 51500 Building Safety 51500 Building Safety 51500 Building Safety
2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007
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Section III Section III Section III Section III
P P P Public Works ublic Works ublic Works ublic Works
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III. III. III. III. Public Works Public Works Public Works Public Works
User fee services that fall under the responsibility of the Public Works Department are provided by the
Engineering Division, with some assistance from the Street Maintenance Division.
The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for overseeing the design and
construction of both public improvements and private development. Technical services provided by this
division include: project development, design, survey, inspection and contract administration. This division
is also responsible for monitoring various city capital improvement projects.
The total costs of all engineering and street maintenance services (both fee- and non-fee related) are
$5,184,808. The following is a breakdown of the costs: 1) $2,702,142 for salary and benefits (52%), 2)
$768,615 for maintenance and operating expense (15%), 3) $232,809 for department administration (4%),
4) $1,494,742 for citywide overhead and crossover user fee support (29%).
The total cost of all non-fee related services including capital improvement projects, and reimbursed services
is $4,627,247. However, $58,536 of these costs is support from the Building Safety Division and could
potentially be recovered in their fees.
Fee-related service costs total $557,561. Offsetting revenue is $139,787 which results in a general fund
subsidy of $417,775 and a corresponding cost recovery level of 25%. Cost recovery levels for individual
fees range from 11% for an NPDES inspection for a restaurant facility to 95% for two-way transportation
permit.
City staff recommended relatively minor fee adjustments to several fees, which can be seen on the
following pages. Implementing these recommendations would increase general fund revenues by $50,590
and increase the overall cost recovery rate to 34%.
Many of the fees charged by this department are charged at “actual cost” and billed hourly. PRM has
developed full cost hourly rates for Public Works staff and the department is recommending adjustments to
these rates as follows:
Position Title Current Hourly Rate Recommended Hourly Rate
Senior Civil Engineer $105 $145
Traffic Engineering Manager $105 $125
Associate Civil Engineer $100 $125
Public Works Inspector $70 $90
Other hourly rates for all user fee staff are displayed in Section VII of this report.
Page 101 of 148User Fee Study Summary Sheet
- Per Unit Information -
Service
Type
Annual
Volume
Current Fee % of Full Cost
100% of Full
Cost
Current
Subsidy
Cost Recovery
Policy Level (%)
Fee @ Policy
Level
Subsidy @ Policy
Level
1 Minor Permit: Permit Issuance Fee 500 $35.00 78.74% $44.45 $9.45 101.23% $45.00 -$0.55
2 Parking Space Rental: Metered per day 5 $15.00 33.27% $45.09 $30.09 33.27% $15.00 $30.09
3 Parking Space Rental: Non-Metered per day 1 $7.50 16.63% $45.09 $37.59 16.63% $7.50 $37.59
4 Outdoor Dining Permit Fee Fee 12 $100.00 20.95% $477.38 $377.38 104.74% $500.00 -$22.62
6 Permit Extension: Issuance Fee 10 $35.00 80.12% $43.68 $8.68 103.02% $45.00 -$1.32
7 Transportation Permit: One Way state mand 50 $16.00 47.32% $33.81 $17.81 47.32% $16.00 $17.81
8 Transportation Permit: Two Way state mand 280 $32.00 94.63% $33.81 $1.81 94.63% $32.00 $1.81
9 Concrete: Removal/Constr <20 sq ft Fee 1 $400.00 15.24% $2,624.76 $2,224.76 19.05% $500.00 $2,124.76
10 Concrete: Removal/Constr ea add sq ft Fee 2 $15.00 0.38% $3,978.90 $3,963.90 0.50% $20.00 $3,958.90
11 Asphalt Concrete Paving <20 sq ft Fee 1 $400.00 33.41% $1,197.11 $797.11 41.77% $500.00 $697.11
12 Asphalt Concrete Paving ea add's sq ft Fee 1 $15.00 0.79% $1,890.30 $1,875.30 1.06% $20.00 $1,870.30
16 Parking Demand Study Fee 1 $420.00 37.62% $1,116.44 $696.44 51.95% $580.00 $536.44
17 Trip Generation Study Fee 1 $420.00 64.49% $651.26 $231.26 89.06% $580.00 $71.26
18 Traffic Impact Study Fee 1 $1,575.00 52.90% $2,977.18 $1,402.18 53.57% $1,595.00 $1,382.18
19 Improvement Plan Check & Inspection Fee 36 $750.00 18.33% $4,091.70 $3,341.70 18.33% $750.00 $3,341.70
37 Monument Inspection Fee 1 $100.00 20.51% $487.49 $387.49 20.51% $100.00 $387.49
38 Bond / Agreement Processing Fee 1 $150.00 30.77% $487.49 $337.49 30.77% $150.00 $337.49
39 Preferential Parking: Annual Permit Fee 2204 $16.00 30.00% $53.34 $37.34 30.00% $16.00 $37.34
40 Preferential Parking: Visitor Permit Fee 180 $16.00 30.00% $53.34 $37.34 30.00% $16.00 $37.34
41 Preferential Parking: Consider of Req Fee 1 $200.00 54.39% $367.71 $167.71 54.39% $200.00 $167.71
42 Preferential Parking: Appeal of Determ Fee 1 $100.00 52.20% $191.59 $91.59 104.39% $200.00 -$8.41
43 Preferential Parking: Temp Suspension Fee 1 $105.00 57.76% $181.78 $76.78 57.76% $105.00 $76.78
44 Preferential Parking: Add'l annual/visitor Fee 1 $330.00 51.69% $638.37 $308.37 51.69% $330.00 $308.37
Recommendations
Service Name
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
60500 Engr & 61100 Streets 60500 Engr & 61100 Streets 60500 Engr & 61100 Streets 60500 Engr & 61100 Streets
2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007
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- Per Unit Information -
Service
Type
Annual
Volume
Current Fee % of Full Cost
100% of Full
Cost
Current
Subsidy
Cost Recovery
Policy Level (%)
Fee @ Policy
Level
Subsidy @ Policy
Level
Recommendations
Service Name
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
60500 Engr & 61100 Streets 60500 Engr & 61100 Streets 60500 Engr & 61100 Streets 60500 Engr & 61100 Streets
2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007
45 Appeals of determination or decision Fee 1 $540.00 36.51% $1,478.85 $938.85 36.51% $540.00 $938.85
46 Creating a Preferential Parking Zone New Fee 7 $0.00 0.00% $9,160.55 $9,160.55 2.73% $250.00 $8,910.55
47 Curb Painting: green/yellow/white Fee 5 $100.00 29.68% $336.90 $236.90 59.37% $200.00 $136.90
49 Lot Line Adjustment / Merger + $50/lot 2 $1,000.00 67.21% $1,487.85 $487.85 100.82% $1,500.00 -$12.15
50 Certificate of Compliance Fee 1 $500.00 41.03% $1,218.71 $718.71 41.03% $500.00 $718.71
51 Street Vacation Fee 1 $2,500.00 42.47% $5,886.29 $3,386.29 50.97% $3,000.00 $2,886.29
52 Public R-O-W / Encroachment Permit Fee 1 $2,500.00 41.83% $5,976.54 $3,476.54 50.20% $3,000.00 $2,976.54
53 Reproduction varies 120 $0.00 0.00% $26.67 $26.67 0.00% $0.00 $26.67
57 NPDES: 10-49 Home Subdivision Fee 4 $1,000.00 17.49% $5,715.93 $4,715.93 34.99% $2,000.00 $3,715.93
58 NPDES: 1+ acre Indus/Comm Fee 4 $950.00 12.93% $7,349.05 $6,399.05 25.85% $1,900.00 $5,449.05
59 NPDES: Auto Repair Facility Fee 1 $625.00 13.92% $4,491.09 $3,866.09 27.83% $1,250.00 $3,241.09
60 NPDES: Retail Gasoline Outlet Fee 1 $550.00 10.36% $5,307.65 $4,757.65 20.72% $1,100.00 $4,207.65
61 NPDES: Restaurant Fee 3 $500.00 11.13% $4,491.09 $3,991.09 11.13% $500.00 $3,991.09
63 NPDES: Pkg Lot w/25+ sp, 5000+ sq ft. Fee 2 $575.00 12.80% $4,491.09 $3,916.09 25.61% $1,150.00 $3,341.09
74 NPDES: Plan Chk - <1 acre Fee 2 $500.00 13.61% $3,674.53 $3,174.53 27.21% $1,000.00 $2,674.53
75 NPDES: Plan Chk - >1 acre + 0.18/100 18 $1,130.00 46.13% $2,449.68 $1,319.68 102.05% $2,500.00 -$50.32
76 Support to Building X-Suppt 400 $0.00 0.00% $146.34 $146.34 N/A N/A N/A
77 All Other Non-Fee Non-Fee 1 $0.00 0.00% $4,568,710 $4,568,710 N/A N/A N/A
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- Total Program Information -
Service
Type
Revenue @
Current Fee
% of Full Cost
Revenue @ 100%
Full Cost
Current Subsidy
Cost Recovery
Policy Level (%)
Revenue @ Policy
Level
Increased
Revenue
1 Minor Permit: Permit Issuance Fee $17,500 78.74% $22,226 $4,726 101.23% $22,500 $5,000
2 Parking Space Rental: Metered per day $75 33.27% $225 $150 33.27% $75 $0
3 Parking Space Rental: Non-Metered per day $8 16.63% $45 $38 16.63% $8 $0
4 Outdoor Dining Permit Fee Fee $1,200 20.95% $5,729 $4,529 104.74% $6,000 $4,800
6 Permit Extension: Issuance Fee $350 80.12% $437 $87 103.02% $450 $100
7 Transportation Permit: One Way state mand $800 47.32% $1,691 $891 47.32% $800 $0
8 Transportation Permit: Two Way state mand $8,960 94.63% $9,468 $508 94.63% $8,960 $0
9 Concrete: Removal/Constr <20 sq ft Fee $400 15.24% $2,625 $2,225 19.05% $500 $100
10 Concrete: Removal/Constr ea add sq ft Fee $30 0.38% $7,958 $7,928 0.50% $40 $10
11 Asphalt Concrete Paving <20 sq ft Fee $400 33.41% $1,197 $797 41.77% $500 $100
12 Asphalt Concrete Paving ea add's sq ft Fee $15 0.79% $1,890 $1,875 1.06% $20 $5
16 Parking Demand Study Fee $420 37.62% $1,116 $696 51.95% $580 $160
17 Trip Generation Study Fee $420 64.49% $651 $231 89.06% $580 $160
18 Traffic Impact Study Fee $1,575 52.90% $2,977 $1,402 53.57% $1,595 $20
19 Improvement Plan Check & Inspection Fee $27,000 18.33% $147,301 $120,301 18.33% $27,000 $0
37 Monument Inspection Fee $100 20.51% $487 $387 20.51% $100 $0
38 Bond / Agreement Processing Fee $150 30.77% $487 $337 30.77% $150 $0
39 Preferential Parking: Annual Permit Fee $35,264 30.00% $117,566 $82,302 30.00% $35,264 $0
40 Preferential Parking: Visitor Permit Fee $2,880 30.00% $9,602 $6,722 30.00% $2,880 $0
41 Preferential Parking: Consider of Req Fee $200 54.39% $368 $168 54.39% $200 $0
42 Preferential Parking: Appeal of Determ Fee $100 52.20% $192 $92 104.39% $200 $100
43 Preferential Parking: Temp Suspension Fee $105 57.76% $182 $77 57.76% $105 $0
44 Preferential Parking: Add'l annual/visitor Fee $330 51.69% $638 $308 51.69% $330 $0
45 Appeals of determination or decision Fee $540 36.51% $1,479 $939 36.51% $540 $0
Service Name
Recommendations
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
60500 Engr & 61100 Streets 60500 Engr & 61100 Streets 60500 Engr & 61100 Streets 60500 Engr & 61100 Streets
2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007
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- Total Program Information -
Service
Type
Revenue @
Current Fee
% of Full Cost
Revenue @ 100%
Full Cost
Current Subsidy
Cost Recovery
Policy Level (%)
Revenue @ Policy
Level
Increased
Revenue
Service Name
Recommendations
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
60500 Engr & 61100 Streets 60500 Engr & 61100 Streets 60500 Engr & 61100 Streets 60500 Engr & 61100 Streets
2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007
46 Creating a Preferential Parking Zone New Fee $0 0.00% $64,124 $64,124 2.73% $1,750 $1,750
47 Curb Painting: green/yellow/white Fee $500 29.68% $1,684 $1,184 59.37% $1,000 $500
49 Lot Line Adjustment / Merger + $50/lot $2,000 67.21% $2,976 $976 100.82% $3,000 $1,000
50 Certificate of Compliance Fee $500 41.03% $1,219 $719 41.03% $500 $0
51 Street Vacation Fee $2,500 42.47% $5,886 $3,386 50.97% $3,000 $500
52 Public R-O-W / Encroachment Permit Fee $2,500 41.83% $5,977 $3,477 50.20% $3,000 $500
53 Reproduction varies $0 0.00% $3,201 $3,201 0.00% $0 $0
57 NPDES: 10-49 Home Subdivision Fee $4,000 17.49% $22,864 $18,864 34.99% $8,000 $4,000
58 NPDES: 1+ acre Indus/Comm Fee $3,800 12.93% $29,396 $25,596 25.85% $7,600 $3,800
59 NPDES: Auto Repair Facility Fee $625 13.92% $4,491 $3,866 27.83% $1,250 $625
60 NPDES: Retail Gasoline Outlet Fee $550 10.36% $5,308 $4,758 20.72% $1,100 $550
61 NPDES: Restaurant Fee $1,500 11.13% $13,473 $11,973 11.13% $1,500 $0
63 NPDES: Pkg Lot w/25+ sp, 5000+ sq ft. Fee $1,150 12.80% $8,982 $7,832 25.61% $2,300 $1,150
74 NPDES: Plan Chk - <1 acre Fee $1,000 13.61% $7,349 $6,349 27.21% $2,000 $1,000
75 NPDES: Plan Chk - >1 acre + 0.18/100 $20,340 46.13% $44,094 $23,754 102.05% $45,000 $24,660
76 Support to Building X-Suppt $0 0.00% $58,536 $58,536 N/A N/A N/A
77 All Other Non-Fee Non-Fee $0 0.00% $4,568,710 $4,568,710 N/A N/A N/A
Total User Fees $139,787 $557,561 $417,775 $190,377 $50,590
% of Full Cost 25.07% 100.00% 74.93% 34.14% 9.07%
Total Other Services $0 $4,627,247 $4,627,247 $0 $0
% of Full Cost 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Department Totals $139,787 $5,184,808 $5,045,021 $190,377 $50,590
% of Full Cost 2.70% 100.00% 97.30% 3.67% 0.98%
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Section IV Section IV Section IV Section IV
Parks, Recreation & Parks, Recreation & Parks, Recreation & Parks, Recreation & Community Services Community Services Community Services Community Services
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I I I IV V V V. . . . Parks, Parks, Parks, Parks, Recreation Recreation Recreation Recreation, and Community Services , and Community Services , and Community Services , and Community Services
This study included an analysis of three divisions within the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Department – Recreation, Senior Services, and the Veteran’s Memorial Building.
Recreation
Program activities provided by the Recreation Division include:
Enrichment Classes – recreational classes offered by the city which includes all age categories.
Community Events/Excursions – This section offers community events such as Breakfast with Santa,
Youth for Service Day, Lunch with the Bunny, Egg Hunts, Tree Lighting Ceremony; and excursions
like Solvang, Whale Watching, and Spa Experience. Trips are mostly enjoyed by senior citizens.
Two camping trips for families who have never camped before are also offered.
Parks and Playgrounds – This program includes staff that supervises the parks, issue game
equipment, oversee the picnic permits and building rentals. Staff also helps with some of the
community events.
Youth Sports – This program includes Superstars (a sports introductory program for 4-7 year olds);
Track & Field; partnership with the YMCA for Youth Basketball; and contract Sports camps, offering
soccer, basketball, flat football, etc.
MSASP – This is the Middle School After School Program.
RECC – This is the Recreation Early Child Care program which is the city’s after school program at
Lindberg Stone House.
The total cost of the Recreation Department is $3,599,374. The following is a breakdown of the costs: 1)
$1,716,650 for direct salary and benefits (48%), 2) $624,676 for maintenance and operating expense
(17%), 3) $554,001 for department administration (15%), and 4) $704,047 for citywide overhead (20%).
Fee-related service costs total $3,318,131. Offsetting revenue is $1,294,911 which results in a general fund
subsidy of $2,023,220 and a corresponding cost recovery level of 39%.
The cost analysis for Recreation was done on a total program basis, grouping several individual services into
like program areas. Seasonal changes and the changing popularity of programs make a cost analysis for
each individual activity impractical. Page 25 displays a summary of the cost analysis for Recreation. The
recommended revenues which are displayed on the right hand side of the summary sheet correspond to the
department’s individual fee increases and would increase the department’s overall revenues by $138,262.
The cost recovery level would increase to just over 43%.
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Page 24
In addition to the recommended fee adjustments included on page 25, the department would like to
gradually increase fees over the next three to five years to get to the following cost recovery levels:
Program Area Program Area Program Area Program Area Current Current Current Current Cost Recovery Cost Recovery Cost Recovery Cost Recovery % % % % 1 1 1 1
st st st st
Year Year Year Year Cost Recovery Cost Recovery Cost Recovery Cost Recovery % % % % 3 3 3 3- - - -5 Year 5 Year 5 Year 5 Year Cost Recovery Cost Recovery Cost Recovery Cost Recovery % % % %
Adult Basketball & Drop In 39% 45% 80%
Adult Softball 44% 45% 80%
Aquatics 20% 25% 60%
CCARP 27% 30% 50%
Enrichment Classes – Adult 78% 80% 80%
Enrichment Classes – Youth 58% 60% 60%
Comm Events / Excursions 19% 25% 100%
Just 4 Kids – Spring Camp 62% 65% 65%
Just 4 Kids – Summer Camp 61% 65% 65%
Just 4 Kids – Winter Camp 40% 45% 65%
MSASP 49% 55% 60%
Parks & Playgrounds 18% 20% 20%
RECC 53% 53% 53%
Teen Camp 67% 67% 67%
Teen Center 0% 0% 0%
Youth Mentoring 0% 0% 0%
Youth Sports 73% 75% 75%
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- Total Program Information -
Service
Type
Revenue @
Current Fee
% of Full Cost
Revenue @ 100%
Full Cost
Current Subsidy
Cost Recovery
Policy Level (%)
Revenue @ Policy
Level
Increased
Revenue
a) 1 Adult Basketball & Drop-In Sports Fee $26,212 39.47% $66,418 $40,206 45.00% $29,888 $3,676
a) 2 Adult Softball Fee $74,052 43.57% $169,958 $95,906 45.00% $76,481 $2,429
b) 3 Aquatics Fee $175,503 20.32% $863,634 $688,131 25.00% $215,908 $40,405
5 CCARP Fee $70,560 27.26% $258,836 $188,276 30.00% $77,651 $7,091
9 Enrichment Classes - Master Fee $419,930 67.60% $621,192 $201,262 75.00% $465,894 $45,964
a) 11 Community Events / Excursions Fee $15,650 18.61% $84,086 $68,436 25.00% $21,021 $5,371
c) 14 Just 4 Kids Spring Camp Fee $24,800 61.97% $40,019 $15,219 70.00% $28,013 $3,213
c) 15 Just 4 Kids Summer Camp Fee $150,000 61.31% $244,653 $94,653 65.00% $159,025 $9,025
c) 16 Just 4 Kids Winter Camp Fee $10,300 39.97% $25,770 $15,470 45.00% $11,597 $1,297
c) 17 MSASP Fee $70,200 49.05% $143,130 $72,930 55.00% $78,722 $8,522
19 Parks & Playgrounds Fee $97,000 17.75% $546,455 $449,455 20.00% $109,291 $12,291
20 RECC Fee $50,400 52.97% $95,151 $44,751 52.97% $50,400 $0
c) 22 Teen Camp Fee $66,000 67.07% $98,401 $32,401 65.00% $63,961 -$2,039
23 Teen Center Non-Fee $0 0.00% $246,456 $246,456 N/A N/A N/A
24 Youth Mentoring Non-Fee $0 0.00% $34,786 $34,786 N/A N/A N/A
25 Youth Sports Fee $44,304 73.32% $60,429 $16,125 75.00% $45,321 $1,017
Total User Fees $1,294,911 $3,318,131 $2,023,220 $1,433,173 $138,262
% of Full Cost 39.03% 100.00% 60.97% 43.19% 4.17%
Total Other Services $0 $281,242 $281,242 $0 $0
% of Full Cost 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Department Totals $1,294,911 $3,599,374 $2,304,463 $1,433,173 $138,262
% of Full Cost 35.98% 100.00% 64.02% 39.82% 3.84%
a) The goal for these programs is to work towards 100% cost recovery over a five year time period.
b) The goal for these programs is to work towards 65% cost recovery over a five year time period.
c) The goal for these programs is to work towards 80% cost recovery over a five year time period.
Service Name
Recommendations
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
32100-32800 Recreation Division 32100-32800 Recreation Division 32100-32800 Recreation Division 32100-32800 Recreation Division
2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007
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Senior Services
The Senior Services Division offers a wide variety of social, educational and recreational services to senior
adults in the community. Programs offered include:
Senior Recreation
Senior Education
Community Information and Referrals
Social Services (including homeless services)
Health Fair
Senior Nutrition Services (including home delivered meals and congregate meals)
Paratransit Services (taxi coupon program, Dial-A-Ride program)
Disability Services
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
The total cost of the Senior Services Division is $2,471,102. The following is a breakdown of this cost: 1)
$1,294,772 for direct salary and benefits (53%), 2) $350,642 for maintenance and operating expense
(14%), 3) $274,431 for department administration (11%), and 4) $540,587 for citywide overhead (22%).
The majority (85%) of the programs above are partially funded by grant monies, and otherwise supported
by the general fund. Grant- and other non-fee related program costs total $2,101,798 and are partially
offset by grant revenues totaling $602,679. The general fund supports the remaining costs of $1,499,119.
Recreation and education programs such as seminars, classes and special events do not have any fees
currently charged. The City of Culver City has a rather unique situation for these services in that there is a
Culver City Senior Citizens’ Association (CCSCA) that collects an annual membership fee in lieu of charging
user fees. The CCSCA then passes some of this membership revenue to the city as a donation to partially
offset the cost of providing what PRM typically sees are fee-related services. Fee-related service costs total
$369,303. Offsetting revenue (including memberships and donations only) is $21,337 which results in a
general fund subsidy of $347,966 and a corresponding cost recovery level of 6%. It should be noted that
total membership and donations revenue for FY 2006/2007 is $43,200; $21,863 is allocated to the non-fee
generating programs (Social Services, Human Services, and Programs for the Disabled).
The city has historically elected to continue this relationship between the CCSCA and the department -
making a conscious decision not to collect its own fees for providing senior programs. Therefore, this study
does not include any recommendations for revenue adjustments. However, the department has put
together a number of options for increasing revenues, as follows:
Establish an MOU with the CCSCA to achieve a pre-determined cost recovery percentage.
The MOU can determine the percentage splits for membership, programming, parking, and
excursions to achieve the desired cost recovery.
If the amount of funds being generated are insufficient, then the CCSCA Board of Directors can
elect to generate further funds by:
Increasing the annual membership fee
Establishing fees for special interest classes
Establishing fees for senior groups that meet at the center
Establishing annual fundraising events
Recreation Services can begin providing contract classes after hours for classes targeting this age
group.
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- Total Program Information -
Agency:
Department:
Fiscal Year:
Service
Type
Revenue @
Current Fee
% of Full Cost
Revenue @ 100%
Full Cost
Current Subsidy Cost Recovery %
Revenue @
Recomm Level
Increased
Revenue
(a) 1 Nutrition Services (342) Grant Progr $207,272 43.87% $472,435 $265,163 N/A N/A N/A
(a) 2 Paratransit Services (343) Grant Progr $277,178 43.46% $637,729 $360,551 N/A N/A N/A
(a) 3 Retired Senior Voluneer Program (344) Grant Progr $48,878 11.67% $418,868 $369,990 N/A N/A N/A
(a) 4 Disability Services (345) Grant Progr $47,488 24.43% $194,354 $146,866 N/A N/A N/A
(b) 5 Social Services (341) Non-Fee $15,879 5.78% $274,838 $258,959 N/A N/A N/A
(b) 6 Human Relations (341) Non-Fee $1,659 5.78% $28,706 $27,048 N/A N/A N/A
(b) 7 Progr: Seminars (341) Fee $1,616 5.78% $27,978 $26,361 5.78% $1,616 $0
(b) 8 Progr: Special Events (341) Fee $9,052 5.78% $156,674 $147,622 5.78% $9,052 $0
(b) 9 Progr: Spec Interest Groups (341) Fee $970 5.78% $16,787 $15,817 5.78% $970 $0
(b) 10 Progr: Classes (341) Fee $9,699 5.78% $167,865 $158,166 5.78% $9,699 $0
(b) 11 Programs for Disabled (341) Non-Fee $4,326 5.78% $74,868 $70,542 N/A N/A N/A
Total User Fees $21,337 $369,303 $347,966 $21,337 $0
% of Full Cost 5.78% 100.00% 94.22% 5.78% 0.00%
Total Other Services $602,679 $2,101,798 $1,499,119 $0 $0
% of Full Cost 28.67% 100.00% 71.33% 0.00% 0.00%
Department Totals $624,016 $2,471,102 $1,847,086 $21,337 $0
% of Full Cost 25.25% 100.00% 74.75% 0.86% 0.00%
(a) - Current revenue figures for these programs include local, state and federal grants; charges for services; donations
(b) - Current revenue figures for these general fund programs includes $8,200 in membership fees and $35,000 in donations. No fees for services are charged.
Service Name
Recommendations
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
34100-34500 Senior & Social Services 34100-34500 Senior & Social Services 34100-34500 Senior & Social Services 34100-34500 Senior & Social Services
2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007
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Veteran’s Memorial Building
The Veteran’s Memorial Complex manages the facility and room rentals for the Veteran’s Memorial
Building and Auditorium, Senior Center, and Teen Center. Responsibilities for this division include
coordinating and processing the rentals, and ensuring that all areas are safe, clean, properly equipped and
prepared for occupancy. The facilities are used by paying customers that reserve space as well as by drop-in
customers for unstructured activities.
The total cost of the Veteran’s Memorial Complex is $1,210,164. The following is a breakdown of the
$1,210,164 in costs: 1) $279,444 for direct salary and benefits (23%), 2) $295.483 for maintenance and
operating expense (24%), 3) $74,893 for department administration (6%), and 4) $560,264 for citywide
overhead (46%).
One hundred percent of the cost of this division is considered fee-related. Offsetting revenue is $655,600
which results in a general fund subsidy of $554,564 and a corresponding cost recovery level of 54%.
The cost analysis for the Veteran’s Memorial Complex was done on a total annual basis, grouping the cost
of all rentals by building, and comparing costs to total annual revenues received. The department is not
recommending any adjustments to rental fees at this time. The current cost recovery level is fairly good,
given the fact that the city has made a decision to subsidize rental rates for non-profit agencies, other city-
sponsored user groups, and, to a lesser degree, Culver City residents and businesses.
The summary sheet on the following page displays the cost/revenue comparison by building.
Page 112 of 148User Fee Study Summary Sheet
- Total Program Information -
Agency:
Department:
Fiscal Year:
Service
Type
Revenue @
Current Fee
% of Full Cost
Revenue @ 100%
Full Cost
Current Subsidy Cost Recovery %
Revenue @
Recomm Level
Increased
Revenue
1 Veterans Memorial Building Fee $468,600 69.62% $673,074 $204,474 69.62% $468,600 $0
2 Teen Center Fee $33,000 22.63% $145,844 $112,844 22.63% $33,000 $0
3 Senior Center Fee $154,000 39.36% $391,246 $237,246 39.36% $154,000 $0
Total User Fees $655,600 $1,210,164 $554,564 $655,600 $0
% of Full Cost 54.17% 100.00% 45.83% 54.17% 0.00%
Total Other Services $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
% of Full Cost 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Department Totals $655,600 $1,210,164 $554,564 $655,600 $0
% of Full Cost 54.17% 100.00% 45.83% 54.17% 0.00%
Service Name
Recommendations
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
31100 Veterans Memorial Building 31100 Veterans Memorial Building 31100 Veterans Memorial Building 31100 Veterans Memorial Building
2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007
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Section V Section V Section V Section V
Police Police Police Police
Page 114 of 148
Page 30
V. V. V. V. Police Police Police Police
The majority of costs incurred for Police services are not related to user fee services. $29,688,913 (94%) of
the $30,810,815 total operating costs have been identified and set aside as “all other non-fee services”.
Service costs related to user fee activities totals $1,121,902 and are currently offset by $642,776 in revenue –
an overall cost recovery rate of 57%.
The total cost of all Police services is broken down into the following components: 1) $21,385,782 in direct
salary and benefit expense (69%), 2) $3,385,487 in materials and supplies (11%), 3) $2,762,065 in
departmental administration (9%), and 4) $3,277,480 in citywide overhead and crossover fee support
(11%).
Four fees are targeted for increases:
False alarm fees are currently set at $71 and are recommended to increase to $100 and recover
close to 100% of cost. Implementing this recommended fee would generate an additional $24,360
annually.
Film permit application fees are currently set at $30 and are recommended to increase to $90 and
recover 31% of cost. Implementing this recommended fee would generate an additional $12,000
annually. Department staff also recommends that this fee be annually adjusted by an additional
$30 over the next three years until a fee of $180 is achieved.
Vehicle release fees are currently set at $100 (not charged to victims) and are recommended to
increase to $125 and recover 72% of cost.
Vehicle impound storage fees are currently set at $25 and are recommended to increase to $75 and
would recover 30% of cost. Department staff also recommends that this fee be annually adjusted
by an additional $25 over the next three years until a fee of $150 is achieved.
The summary charts on the following pages show the results of this department’s cost analysis. Page 31
provides information on a “Per Unit” basis. Page 32 provides total annual information by multiplying the
per-unit fees and costs by the volume of activity in order to project out total annual costs and revenues.
Page 115 of 148User Fee Study Summary Sheet
- Per Unit Information -
Service
Type
Annual
Volume
Current Fee % of Full Cost
100% of Full
Cost
Current
Subsidy
Cost Recovery
Policy Level (%)
Fee @ Policy
Level
Subsidy @ Policy
Level
1 Alarm Systems: Initial Application Fee Fee 120 $39.00 96.50% $40.41 $1.41 96.50% $39.00 $1.41
2 Alrm Sys: Init Appl, Res Non-Monitored Fee 1 $5.00 30.93% $16.17 $11.17 30.93% $5.00 $11.17
3 Alarm Systems: Annual Renewal Fee Fee 1,680 $33.00 92.79% $35.56 $2.56 92.79% $33.00 $2.56
4 Alrm Sys: Anual Rnwl, Res Non-Monitor Fee 5 $5.00 30.93% $16.17 $11.17 30.93% $5.00 $11.17
5 Alarm Systems: False Alarm Charge Fee 840 $71.00 68.93% $103.00 $32.00 97.09% $100.00 $3.00
6 Alarm Systems: False Alarm Charge Non-fee 840 $0.00 0.00% $103.00 $103.00 N/A N/A N/A
a) 7 Alrm Sys:False Alarm, Susp/Rvkd Prmt. Not Used - $0.00 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
b) 8 Alarm Systems: Failure to Respond Not Used - $0.00 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
c) 9 Film Pmt: Appltn. Fee Fee 200 $30.00 10.33% $290.34 $260.34 31.00% $90.00 $200.34
d) 19 Rpt Copy: Traffic Accident by Mail/Copy Non-fee 780 $0.00 0.00% $12.72 $12.72 0.00% $0.00 $12.72
20 Report Copy: Others Per Page 1,040 $0.15 23.59% $0.64 $0.49 23.59% $0.15 $0.49
21 Report Copy: Commercial Request Expedited 7,020 $10.00 78.64% $12.72 $2.72 78.64% $10.00 $2.72
22 Report Copy: Fingerprt Card: 1st Card Fee 10,200 $15.00 88.64% $16.92 $1.92 88.64% $15.00 $1.92
23 Report Copy: Additional Cards Fee 1 $10.00 59.09% $16.92 $6.92 59.09% $10.00 $6.92
24 Rpt Copy: Fingrprnts by Livescan Fee 4,500 $35.00 95.38% $36.70 $1.70 95.38% $35.00 $1.70
25 Rpt Copy: Clearance Letter/Spcl Rpt Fee 50 $10.00 20.40% $49.01 $39.01 20.40% $10.00 $39.01
d) 26 Rpt Copy: Vehicle Release per Vehicle Non-fee 1 $0.00 0.00% $106.81 $106.81 N/A N/A N/A
27 Rpt Copy: Vehicle Release, Others Fee 1,040 $100.00 57.35% $174.35 $74.35 71.69% $125.00 $49.35
e) 28 Rpt Copy: Vehicle Impound Storage Per Day 1,200 $25.00 10.01% $249.84 $224.84 30.02% $75.00 $174.84
29 Rpt Copy: Crime Stat Run, Spcl Rpt Fee 12 $35.00 46.44% $75.37 $40.37 46.44% $35.00 $40.37
32 All Other Non-Fee Non-Fee 1 $0.00 0.00% $29,592,369 $29,592,369 N/A N/A N/A
a) This fee is rarely, if ever, used. Therefore, time data was not available and the City wishes to keep the same fee level of $100.
b) This fee is rarely, if ever, used. Therefore, time data was not available and the City wishes to keep the same fee level of $15.
c) The department recommends this fee be increased an additional $30 per year for the next three years until the fee reaches $180.
d) These service are charged at no cost to victims.
Photograph copies are charged at actual developing cost of approximately $6.50.
Officer court witness fees are $150 per day, per statute.
e) The department recommends this fee be increased an additional $25 per year for the next three years until the fee reaches $150
Recommendations
Service Name
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
Police Department Police Department Police Department Police Department
2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007
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- Total Program Information -
Service
Type
Revenue @
Current Fee
% of Full Cost
Revenue @ 100%
Full Cost
Current Subsidy
Cost Recovery
Policy Level (%)
Revenue @ Policy
Level
Increased
Revenue
1 Alarm Systems: Initial Application Fee Fee $4,680 96.50% $4,850 $170 96.50% $4,680 $0
2 Alrm Sys: Init Appl, Res Non-Monitored Fee $5 30.93% $16 $11 30.93% $5 $0
3 Alarm Systems: Annual Renewal Fee Fee $55,440 92.79% $59,748 $4,308 92.79% $55,440 $0
4 Alrm Sys: Anual Rnwl, Res Non-Monitor Fee $25 30.93% $81 $56 30.93% $25 $0
5 Alarm Systems: False Alarm Charge Fee $59,640 68.93% $86,519 $26,879 97.09% $84,000 $24,360
6 Alarm Systems: False Alarm Charge Non-fee $0 0.00% $86,519 $86,519 N/A N/A N/A
7 Alrm Sys:False Alarm, Susp/Rvkd Prmt. Not Used $0 0.00% $0 $0 N/A N/A N/A
8 Alarm Systems: Failure to Respond Not Used $0 0.00% $0 $0 N/A N/A N/A
9 Film Pmt: Appltn. Fee Fee $6,000 10.33% $58,069 $52,069 31.00% $18,000 $12,000
19 Rpt Copy: Traffic Accident by Mail/Copy Non-fee $0 0.00% $9,918 $9,918 0.00% $0 $0
20 Report Copy: Others Per Page $156 23.59% $661 $505 23.59% $156 $0
21 Report Copy: Commercial Request Expedited $70,200 78.64% $89,264 $19,064 78.64% $70,200 $0
22 Report Copy: Fingerprt Card: 1st Card Fee $153,000 88.64% $172,617 $19,617 88.64% $153,000 $0
23 Report Copy: Additional Cards Fee $10 59.09% $17 $7 59.09% $10 $0
24 Rpt Copy: Fingrprnts by Livescan Fee $157,500 95.38% $165,137 $7,637 95.38% $157,500 $0
25 Rpt Copy: Clearance Letter/Spcl Rpt Fee $500 20.40% $2,451 $1,951 20.40% $500 $0
26 Rpt Copy: Vehicle Release per Vehicle Non-fee $0 0.00% $107 $107 N/A N/A N/A
27 Rpt Copy: Vehicle Release, Others Fee $104,000 57.35% $181,328 $77,328 71.69% $130,000 $26,000
28 Rpt Copy: Vehicle Impound Storage Per Day $30,000 10.01% $299,805 $269,805 30.02% $90,000 $60,000
29 Rpt Copy: Crime Stat Run, Spcl Rpt Fee $420 46.44% $904 $484 46.44% $420 $0
32 All Other Non-Fee Non-Fee $0 0.00% $29,592,369 $29,592,369 N/A N/A N/A
Total User Fees $642,776 $1,121,902 $479,126 $765,136 $122,360
% of Full Cost 57.29% 100.00% 42.71% 68.20% 10.91%
Total Other Services $0 $29,688,913 $29,688,913 $0 $0
% of Full Cost 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Department Totals $642,776 $30,810,815 $30,168,039 $765,136 $122,360
% of Full Cost 2.09% 100.00% 97.91% 2.48% 0.40%
Service Name
Recommendations
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
Police Department Police Department Police Department Police Department
2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007
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Section VI Section VI Section VI Section VI
Fire Fire Fire Fire
Page 118 of 148
VI. VI. VI. VI. Fire Fire Fire Fire
Most of the services provided by the Fire Department are not related to user fees and are considered public
safety services which are appropriately paid by the general fund. These costs - $13,436,149 (86% of total
costs) – are identified and set aside from the user fee analysis. The remaining costs of the department’s
operations are associated with fee-related services such as providing paramedic services, annual business
inspections/permits, and hazardous materials handling.
The total cost of all Fire operations is $15,694,908 and is broken down into the following components: 1)
$11,335,315 in direct salary and benefit expense (72%), 2) $1,305,101 in materials and supplies (8%), 3)
$977,073 in departmental administration (6%), and 4) $2,077,419 in citywide overhead (13%).
The total cost related to user fee services is $2,258,759 and is offset by $1,349,267, leaving $909,492 to be
subsidized by the general fund. This translates into an overall cost recovery level of 60%. Implementing
the recommended fee increases discussed below would generate an additional $124,413 in annual revenue
and increase the overall cost recovery level to 65%.
Three fees are targeted for increases:
Annual fire inspections (1 to 1,999 sq ft) are currently set at $34.37 and are recommended to
increase to $99.62 and recover 35% of cost. Implementing this recommended fee would generate
an additional $96,441 annually.
Annual fire inspections (2,000 to 4,999 sq ft) are currently set at $68.74 and are recommended to
increase to $124.38 and recover 34% of cost. Implementing this recommended fee would
generate an additional $22,147 annually.
Annual fire inspections (5,000 to 9,999 sq ft) are currently set at $137.48 and are recommended to
increase to $174.35 and recover 39% of cost. Implementing this recommended fee would
generate an additional $5,825 annually.
The summary charts on the following pages show the results of this department’s cost analysis. Pages 34 -
36 provide information on a “Per Unit” basis. Pages 37 - 40 provide total annual information by
multiplying the per-unit fees and costs by the volume of activity in order to project out total annual costs
and revenues.
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- Per Unit Information -
Service
Type
Annual
Volume
Current Fee % of Full Cost
100% of Full
Cost
Current
Subsidy
Cost Recovery
Policy Level (%)
Fee @ Policy
Level
Subsidy @ Policy
Level
1 Paramedic Transport - BLS Fee 407 $610.50 77.26% $790.18 $179.68 77.26% $610.50 $179.68
2 Paramedic Transport - ALS Fee 814 $825.75 96.59% $854.86 $29.11 96.59% $825.75 $29.11
3 Spr/Standp Sys: Issuance Fee Fee 138 $39.87 107.33% $37.15 -$2.72 107.33% $39.87 -$2.72
4 Spr/Standp Sys: New Svc Connection Fee 20 $63.24 39.93% $158.36 $95.12 39.93% $63.24 $95.12
5 Spr/Standp Sys: New/Add/Alter/Rep Fee 135 $63.24 42.43% $149.04 $85.80 42.43% $63.24 $85.80
6 Spr/Standp Sys: Standpipe riser, each Fee 1 $29.88 53.46% $55.89 $26.01 53.46% $29.88 $26.01
7 Spr/Standp Sys: Standpipes, ea outlet Fee 2 $20.62 55.34% $37.26 $16.64 55.34% $20.62 $16.64
8 Spr/Standp Sys: 1-10 sprklr heads Fee 25 $34.37 23.06% $149.04 $114.67 23.06% $34.37 $114.67
9 Spr/Standp Sys: 11-25 sprklr heads Fee 45 $67.37 45.20% $149.04 $81.67 45.20% $67.37 $81.67
10 Spr/Standp Sys: 26-50 sprklr heads Fee 47 $118.23 50.77% $232.88 $114.65 50.77% $118.23 $114.65
11 Spr/Standp Sys: 51-100 sprklr heads Fee 14 $210.35 53.77% $391.24 $180.89 53.77% $210.35 $180.89
12 Spr/Standp Sys: 101-200 sprklr heads Fee 7 $336.83 57.40% $586.86 $250.03 57.40% $336.83 $250.03
13 Spr/Standp Sys: 201-300 sprklr heads Fee 3 $463.32 57.17% $810.42 $347.10 57.17% $463.32 $347.10
14 Spr/Standp Sys: 301-500 sprklr heads Fee 3 $714.91 62.40% $1,145.77 $430.86 62.40% $714.91 $430.86
16 Spr/Standp Sys: 1001-2000 spr heads Fee 1 $1,598.93 59.60% $2,682.77 $1,083.84 59.60% $1,598.93 $1,083.84
22 Spr/Standp Sys: Plan Check Fee 138 $154.89 55.43% $279.46 $124.56 55.43% $154.89 $124.56
23 D/W Chem Hood: Issuance Fee Fee 22 $39.87 107.33% $37.15 -$2.72 107.33% $39.87 -$2.72
24 D/W Chem Hood: New/Add/Alt/Repair Fee 20 $63.24 42.43% $149.04 $85.80 42.43% $63.24 $85.80
25 D/W Chem Hood: Per Hood Fee 22 $63.24 45.26% $139.73 $76.49 45.26% $63.24 $76.49
26 D/W Chem Hood: Per Device Fee 186 $5.98 64.20% $9.32 $3.34 64.20% $5.98 $3.34
27 D/W Chem Hood: Plan Check Fee 21 $129.15 57.77% $223.56 $94.42 57.77% $129.15 $94.42
28 Wet Chem/Clean Agent Fee 1 $39.87 71.34% $55.89 $16.02 71.34% $39.87 $16.02
29 Fire Alarm Sys: Issuance Fee Fee 58 $39.87 107.33% $37.15 -$2.72 107.33% $39.87 -$2.72
30 Fire Alarm Sys: New/Add/Alt/Repair Fee 58 $63.24 42.43% $149.04 $85.80 42.43% $63.24 $85.80
Recommendations
Service Name
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department
2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007
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- Per Unit Information -
Service
Type
Annual
Volume
Current Fee % of Full Cost
100% of Full
Cost
Current
Subsidy
Cost Recovery
Policy Level (%)
Fee @ Policy
Level
Subsidy @ Policy
Level
Recommendations
Service Name
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department
2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007
31 Fire Alarm Sys: Ann Pan/FACP/Power Fee 151 $52.24 50.98% $102.47 $50.23 50.98% $52.24 $50.23
32 Fire Alarm Sys: Init Device - Manual Fee 214 $2.06 22.11% $9.32 $7.26 22.11% $2.06 $7.26
33 Fire Alarm Sys: Init Device - Automatic Fee 2815 $2.06 22.11% $9.32 $7.26 22.11% $2.06 $7.26
34 Fire Alarm Sys: Ind Device - Manual Fee 1845 $2.06 22.11% $9.32 $7.26 22.11% $2.06 $7.26
35 Fire Alarm Sys: Plan Check Fee 55 $249.12 74.29% $335.35 $86.23 74.29% $249.12 $86.23
50 Resubmittal of Plans Fee 18 $54.99 53.67% $102.47 $47.48 53.67% $54.99 $47.48
51 After Hours/Weekend Inspections Hourly 96 $100.00 80.54% $124.16 $24.16 80.54% $100.00 $24.16
52 High Rise Inspections Hourly 5 $100.00 89.46% $111.78 $11.78 89.46% $100.00 $11.78
54 Christmas Tree Lot Fee 3 $137.48 81.99% $167.67 $30.19 81.99% $137.48 $30.19
55 Day Care Center - <49 children N/C 50 $0.00 0.00% $83.84 $83.84 0.00% $0.00 $83.84
57 Envtal Equip / Soil Remediation Fee 37 $343.71 70.97% $484.27 $140.56 70.97% $343.71 $140.56
58 Explosives - Storage/Sell/Display Fee 1 $171.85 76.87% $223.56 $51.71 76.87% $171.85 $51.71
59 Filming X-Suppt 1 $0.00 0.00% $44,237.73 $44,237.73 0.00% N/A N/A
60 Fire Department Lock Fee 1 $11.95 25.86% $46.21 $34.26 25.86% $11.95 $34.26
61 Fire Road Use Fee 1 $23.91 88.93% $26.89 $2.98 88.93% $23.91 $2.98
63 Install Contractor/Central Station Permit Semi-Annual 17 $75.00 73.28% $102.35 $27.35 73.28% $75.00 $27.35
64 Install Contractor/Central Station Permit Annual 58 $150.00 146.55% $102.35 -$47.65 146.55% $150.00 -$47.65
65 Candles in Public Assembly Bldgs Fee 1 $68.74 81.99% $83.84 $15.10 81.99% $68.74 $15.10
66 Open Flame/Burning Fee 36 $68.74 81.99% $83.84 $15.10 81.99% $68.74 $15.10
67 Pit Barbecue N/C 2 $0.00 0.00% $83.84 $83.84 0.00% N/A N/A
68 Spec Effects/Pyrotechnics Fee 20 $68.74 61.49% $111.78 $43.04 61.49% $68.74 $43.04
69 Special Events Fee 11 $68.74 61.49% $111.78 $43.04 61.49% $68.74 $43.04
70 Spray finishing: frontal area <9 sq ft. Fee 1 $68.74 81.99% $83.84 $15.10 81.99% $68.74 $15.10
71 Spray Finishing: frontal area >9 sq ft Fee 1 $137.48 81.99% $167.67 $30.19 81.99% $137.48 $30.19
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- Per Unit Information -
Service
Type
Annual
Volume
Current Fee % of Full Cost
100% of Full
Cost
Current
Subsidy
Cost Recovery
Policy Level (%)
Fee @ Policy
Level
Subsidy @ Policy
Level
Recommendations
Service Name
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department
2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007
72 Tank Truck Flammable Liquids N/C 1 $0.00 0.00% $55.89 $55.89 0.00% $0.00 $55.89
73 Tank Rem/Inst (per tank) Above Ground Fee 1 $206.23 88.16% $233.92 $27.69 88.16% $206.23 $27.69
74 Tank Rem/Inst (per tank) Below Ground Fee 1 $206.23 88.16% $233.92 $27.69 88.16% $206.23 $27.69
75 Tents & Air Supp Str: 200-500 sq ft Fee 1 $41.25 49.20% $83.84 $42.59 49.20% $41.25 $42.59
76 Tents & Air Supp Str: 501-1000 sq ft Fee 5 $109.99 131.20% $83.84 -$26.15 131.20% $109.99 -$26.15
77 Tents & Air Supp Str: 1001+ sq ft Fee 21 $206.23 245.99% $83.84 -$122.39 245.99% $206.23 -$122.39
78 Title 19 - 5 Yr Sprinkler/Standpipe Test Fee 43 $137.48 120.94% $113.67 -$23.81 120.94% $137.48 -$23.81
79 Welding / Cutting Fee 23 $68.74 61.49% $111.78 $43.04 61.49% $68.74 $43.04
81 Incident Report Copies Fee 1 $5.00 15.14% $33.02 $28.02 15.14% $5.00 $28.02
82 Haz Mat: Handling Reportable Quantity Fee + add'l 205 $526.44 126.55% $416.00 -$110.44 126.55% $526.44 -$110.44
83 Haz Mat: Amt per lb of Reportable Quan add'l / lb 0 $0.00 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00 $0.00
84 Haz Mat: Underground Tank (per tank) add'l / tank 62 $46.00 83.06% $55.38 $9.38 83.06% $46.00 $9.38
85 Haz Mat: Admin Fee for Non-Disclosure escalating 4 $100.00 120.37% $83.08 -$16.92 120.37% $100.00 -$16.92
86 Fire Insp: 1 to 1,999 sq ft Fee 1478 $34.37 12.08% $284.63 $250.26 35.00% $99.62 $185.01
87 Fire Insp: 2,000 to 4,999 sq ft Fee 398 $68.74 18.79% $365.84 $297.10 34.00% $124.38 $241.45
88 Fire Insp: 5,000 to 9,999 sq ft Fee 158 $137.48 30.75% $447.04 $309.56 39.00% $174.35 $272.70
89 Fire Insp: 10,000 sq ft or more Fee 183 $343.71 65.07% $528.25 $184.54 65.07% $343.71 $184.54
91 Condominium Complexes New Fee 15 $0.00 0.00% $9,683.69 $9,683.69 0.00% $0.00 $9,683.69
92 Phase I Address Searches Fee 50 $0.00 0.00% $33.02 $33.02 0.00% $0.00 $33.02
95 All Other Non-Fee 1 $0.00 0.00% $13,391,744 $13,391,744 N/A N/A N/A
a) This program is still in implementation stages; there is not yet enough data available to determine a proposed fee.
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Service
Type
Revenue @
Current Fee
% of Full Cost
Revenue @ 100%
Full Cost
Current Subsidy
Cost Recovery
Policy Level (%)
Revenue @ Policy
Level
Increased
Revenue
1 Paramedic Transport - BLS Fee $248,388 77.26% $321,493 $73,106 77.26% $248,388 $0
2 Paramedic Transport - ALS Fee $671,928 96.59% $695,615 $23,687 96.59% $671,928 $0
3 Spr/Standp Sys: Issuance Fee Fee $5,502 107.33% $5,126 -$376 107.33% $5,502 $0
4 Spr/Standp Sys: New Svc Connection Fee $1,265 39.93% $3,167 $1,902 39.93% $1,265 $0
5 Spr/Standp Sys: New/Add/Alter/Rep Fee $8,537 42.43% $20,121 $11,583 42.43% $8,537 $0
6 Spr/Standp Sys: Standpipe riser, each Fee $30 53.46% $56 $26 53.46% $30 $0
7 Spr/Standp Sys: Standpipes, ea outlet Fee $41 55.34% $75 $33 55.34% $41 $0
8 Spr/Standp Sys: 1-10 sprklr heads Fee $859 23.06% $3,726 $2,867 23.06% $859 $0
9 Spr/Standp Sys: 11-25 sprklr heads Fee $3,032 45.20% $6,707 $3,675 45.20% $3,032 $0
10 Spr/Standp Sys: 26-50 sprklr heads Fee $5,557 50.77% $10,945 $5,389 50.77% $5,557 $0
11 Spr/Standp Sys: 51-100 sprklr heads Fee $2,945 53.77% $5,477 $2,532 53.77% $2,945 $0
12 Spr/Standp Sys: 101-200 sprklr heads Fee $2,358 57.40% $4,108 $1,750 57.40% $2,358 $0
13 Spr/Standp Sys: 201-300 sprklr heads Fee $1,390 57.17% $2,431 $1,041 57.17% $1,390 $0
14 Spr/Standp Sys: 301-500 sprklr heads Fee $2,145 62.40% $3,437 $1,293 62.40% $2,145 $0
16 Spr/Standp Sys: 1001-2000 spr heads Fee $1,599 59.60% $2,683 $1,084 59.60% $1,599 $0
22 Spr/Standp Sys: Plan Check Fee $21,375 55.43% $38,565 $17,189 55.43% $21,375 $0
23 D/W Chem Hood: Issuance Fee Fee $877 107.33% $817 -$60 107.33% $877 $0
24 D/W Chem Hood: New/Add/Alt/Repair Fee $1,265 42.43% $2,981 $1,716 42.43% $1,265 $0
25 D/W Chem Hood: Per Hood Fee $1,391 45.26% $3,074 $1,683 45.26% $1,391 $0
26 D/W Chem Hood: Per Device Fee $1,112 64.20% $1,733 $620 64.20% $1,112 $0
27 D/W Chem Hood: Plan Check Fee $2,712 57.77% $4,695 $1,983 57.77% $2,712 $0
28 Wet Chem/Clean Agent Fee $40 71.34% $56 $16 71.34% $40 $0
29 Fire Alarm Sys: Issuance Fee Fee $2,312 107.33% $2,155 -$158 107.33% $2,312 $0
30 Fire Alarm Sys: New/Add/Alt/Repair Fee $3,668 42.43% $8,644 $4,977 42.43% $3,668 $0
Service Name
Recommendations
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department
2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007
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Service
Type
Revenue @
Current Fee
% of Full Cost
Revenue @ 100%
Full Cost
Current Subsidy
Cost Recovery
Policy Level (%)
Revenue @ Policy
Level
Increased
Revenue
Service Name
Recommendations
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department
2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007
31 Fire Alarm Sys: Ann Pan/FACP/Power Fee $7,888 50.98% $15,472 $7,584 50.98% $7,888 $0
32 Fire Alarm Sys: Init Device - Manual Fee $441 22.11% $1,993 $1,553 22.11% $441 $0
33 Fire Alarm Sys: Init Device - Automatic Fee $5,799 22.11% $26,222 $20,423 22.11% $5,799 $0
34 Fire Alarm Sys: Ind Device - Manual Fee $3,801 22.11% $17,186 $13,386 22.11% $3,801 $0
35 Fire Alarm Sys: Plan Check Fee $13,701 74.29% $18,444 $4,743 74.29% $13,701 $0
50 Resubmittal of Plans Fee $990 53.67% $1,844 $855 53.67% $990 $0
51 After Hours/Weekend Inspections Hourly $9,600 80.54% $11,920 $2,320 80.54% $9,600 $0
52 High Rise Inspections Hourly $500 89.46% $559 $59 89.46% $500 $0
54 Christmas Tree Lot Fee $412 81.99% $503 $91 81.99% $412 $0
55 Day Care Center - <49 children N/C $0 0.00% $4,192 $4,192 0.00% $0 $0
57 Envtal Equip / Soil Remediation Fee $12,717 70.97% $17,918 $5,201 70.97% $12,717 $0
58 Explosives - Storage/Sell/Display Fee $172 76.87% $224 $52 76.87% $172 $0
59 Filming X-Suppt $0 0.00% $44,238 $44,238 N/A N/A N/A
60 Fire Department Lock Fee $12 25.86% $46 $34 25.86% $12 $0
61 Fire Road Use Fee $24 88.93% $27 $3 88.93% $24 $0
63 Install Contractor/Central Station Permit Semi-Annual $1,275 73.28% $1,740 $465 73.28% $1,275 $0
64 Install Contractor/Central Station Permit Annual $8,700 146.55% $5,936 -$2,764 146.55% $8,700 $0
65 Candles in Public Assembly Bldgs Fee $69 81.99% $84 $15 81.99% $69 $0
66 Open Flame/Burning Fee $2,475 81.99% $3,018 $543 81.99% $2,475 $0
67 Pit Barbecue N/C $0 0.00% $168 $168 N/A N/A N/A
68 Spec Effects/Pyrotechnics Fee $1,375 61.49% $2,236 $861 61.49% $1,375 $0
69 Special Events Fee $756 61.49% $1,230 $473 61.49% $756 $0
70 Spray finishing: frontal area <9 sq ft. Fee $69 81.99% $84 $15 81.99% $69 $0
71 Spray Finishing: frontal area >9 sq ft Fee $137 81.99% $168 $30 81.99% $137 $0
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Service
Type
Revenue @
Current Fee
% of Full Cost
Revenue @ 100%
Full Cost
Current Subsidy
Cost Recovery
Policy Level (%)
Revenue @ Policy
Level
Increased
Revenue
Service Name
Recommendations
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department
2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007
72 Tank Truck Flammable Liquids N/C $0 0.00% $56 $56 0.00% $0 $0
73 Tank Rem/Inst (per tank) Above Ground Fee $206 88.16% $234 $28 88.16% $206 $0
74 Tank Rem/Inst (per tank) Below Ground Fee $206 88.16% $234 $28 88.16% $206 $0
75 Tents & Air Supp Str: 200-500 sq ft Fee $41 49.20% $84 $43 49.20% $41 $0
76 Tents & Air Supp Str: 501-1000 sq ft Fee $550 131.20% $419 -$131 131.20% $550 $0
77 Tents & Air Supp Str: 1001+ sq ft Fee $4,331 245.99% $1,761 -$2,570 245.99% $4,331 $0
78 Title 19 - 5 Yr Sprinkler/Standpipe Test Fee $5,912 120.94% $4,888 -$1,024 120.94% $5,912 $0
79 Welding / Cutting Fee $1,581 61.49% $2,571 $990 61.49% $1,581 $0
81 Incident Report Copies Fee $5 15.14% $33 $28 15.14% $5 $0
82 Haz Mat: Handling Reportable Quantity Fee + add'l $107,921 126.55% $85,280 -$22,641 126.55% $107,921 $0
83 Haz Mat: Amt per lb of Reportable Quan add'l / lb $0 0.00% $0 $0 0.00% $0 $0
84 Haz Mat: Underground Tank (per tank) add'l / tank $2,852 83.06% $3,434 $582 83.06% $2,852 $0
85 Haz Mat: Admin Fee for Non-Disclosure escalating $400 120.37% $332 -$68 120.37% $400 $0
86 Fire Insp: 1 to 1,999 sq ft Fee $50,799 12.08% $420,687 $369,888 35.00% $147,240 $96,441
87 Fire Insp: 2,000 to 4,999 sq ft Fee $27,359 18.79% $145,604 $118,245 34.00% $49,505 $22,147
88 Fire Insp: 5,000 to 9,999 sq ft Fee $21,722 30.75% $70,633 $48,911 39.00% $27,547 $5,825
89 Fire Insp: 10,000 sq ft or more Fee $62,899 65.07% $96,670 $33,771 65.07% $62,899 $0
91 Condominium Complexes New Fee $0 0.00% $145,255 $145,255 0.00% $0 $0
92 Phase I Address Searches Fee $0 0.00% $1,651 $1,651 0.00% $0 $0
95 All Other Non-Fee $0 0.00% $13,391,744 $13,391,744 N/A N/A N/A
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Service
Type
Revenue @
Current Fee
% of Full Cost
Revenue @ 100%
Full Cost
Current Subsidy
Cost Recovery
Policy Level (%)
Revenue @ Policy
Level
Increased
Revenue
Service Name
Recommendations
City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City City of Culver City
Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department
2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007 2006/2007
Total User Fees $1,348,025 $2,258,759 $910,734 $1,472,438 $124,413
% of Full Cost 59.68% 100.00% 40.32% 65.19% 5.51%
Total Other Services $0 $13,436,149 $13,436,149 $0 $0
% of Full Cost 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Department Totals $1,348,025 $15,694,908 $14,346,883 $1,472,438 $124,413
% of Full Cost 8.59% 100.00% 91.41% 9.38% 0.79%
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Section VII Section VII Section VII Section VII
Fully Burdened Hourly Rates Fully Burdened Hourly Rates Fully Burdened Hourly Rates Fully Burdened Hourly Rates
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V V V VI I I II I I I. Full Cost Hourly Rates . Full Cost Hourly Rates . Full Cost Hourly Rates . Full Cost Hourly Rates
In addition to the individual fee calculations, fully burdened hourly rates were developed for all staff within
each function analyzed. These hourly rates were calculated to include staff salary and benefits,
proportionate service and supply costs, internal department administration, and citywide overhead costs.
These rates (found on the following pages) may be used to determine fees for services that don’t lend
themselves to a fixed, or average, cost analysis, but are better charged on an actual time-and-expense basis.
They can also be used to determine fees for services or programs that may be developed at a later date.
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Annual Annual Annual Annual
Position Position Position Position Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Overhead Overhead Overhead Overhead Total Total Total Total
1 Admin Clerk 42,380 $ 23.54 $ 9.75 $ 69.99 $ 103.28 $
2 Admin Secretary 48,040 $ 26.69 $ 11.06 $ 79.33 $ 117.08 $
3 Asst Planner 57,745 $ 32.08 $ 13.29 $ 95.36 $ 140.73 $
4 Assoc Planner 71,383 $ 39.66 $ 16.43 $ 117.88 $ 173.97 $
5 Sr Planner 91,515 $ 50.84 $ 21.06 $ 151.13 $ 223.03 $
Hourly salary rate is calculated by dividing annual salary by 1,800 productive hours.
Hourly benefit rate of 41.43% is applied to hourly salary rate.
Hourly overhead rate of 210.18% is applied to hourly salary plus benefits.
Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly
City of Culver City
Fiscal 2006/2007
Planning Planning Planning Planning
Full Cost Hourly Rates
Annual Annual Annual Annual
Position Position Position Position Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Overhead Overhead Overhead Overhead Total Total Total Total
1 Building Official 126,709 $ 70.39 $ 30.69 $ 75.90 $ 176.98 $
2 Associate Analyst (E) 62,128 $ 34.52 $ 15.05 $ 37.22 $ 86.78 $
3 Sr Bldg/Safety Insp 73,970 $ 41.09 $ 17.92 $ 44.31 $ 103.32 $
4 Bldg/Safety Insp 62,130 $ 34.52 $ 15.05 $ 37.22 $ 86.78 $
6 Permit Tech 43,040 $ 23.91 $ 10.42 $ 25.78 $ 60.12 $
7 Permit Tech (7.5% Trans) 49,826 $ 27.68 $ 12.07 $ 29.85 $ 69.60 $
Hourly salary rate is calculated by dividing annual salary by 1,800 productive hours.
Hourly benefit rate of 43.60% is applied to hourly salary rate.
Hourly overhead rate of 75.09% is applied to hourly salary plus benefits.
Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly
City of Culver City
Fiscal 2006/2007
Building Safety Building Safety Building Safety Building Safety
Full Cost Hourly Rates
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Annual Annual Annual Annual
Position Position Position Position Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Overhead Overhead Overhead Overhead Total Total Total Total
1 Engr Svcs Manager 107,492 $ 59.72 $ 34.82 $ 124.33 $ 218.88 $
2 Sr Civil Engineer 103,383 $ 57.44 $ 33.49 $ 119.58 $ 210.51 $
3 Assoc Engineer / 10 86,586 $ 48.10 $ 28.05 $ 100.15 $ 176.31 $
4 Sr Engineering Tech 57,370 $ 31.87 $ 18.59 $ 66.36 $ 116.82 $
5 PW Inspector 62,440 $ 34.69 $ 20.23 $ 72.22 $ 127.14 $
6 Permit Tech 45,250 $ 25.14 $ 14.66 $ 52.34 $ 92.14 $
7 Traffic Engr Manager 78,923 $ 43.85 $ 25.57 $ 91.29 $ 160.70 $
9 Cement Finisher 53,280 $ 29.60 $ 17.26 $ 61.63 $ 108.49 $
10 Heavy Equip Operator 52,250 $ 29.03 $ 16.93 $ 60.44 $ 106.39 $
11 Maint Worker I 40,550 $ 22.53 $ 13.14 $ 46.90 $ 82.57 $
12 Maint Worker II 44,100 $ 24.50 $ 14.29 $ 51.01 $ 89.80 $
13 St & Tree Maint Supvsr 80,510 $ 44.73 $ 26.08 $ 93.12 $ 163.93 $
Hourly salary rate is calculated by dividing annual salary by 1,800 productive hours.
Hourly benefit rate of 58.31% is applied to hourly salary rate.
Hourly overhead rate of 131.51% is applied to hourly salary plus benefits.
Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly
City of Culver City
Fiscal 2006/2007
Engineering & Streets Engineering & Streets Engineering & Streets Engineering & Streets
Full Cost Hourly Rates
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Annual Annual Annual Annual
Position Position Position Position Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Overhead Overhead Overhead Overhead Total Total Total Total
2 Recreation Supervisor 67,085 $ 37.27 $ 26.61 $ 94.06 $ 157.94 $
3 Administrative Secretary 51,730 $ 28.74 $ 20.52 $ 72.53 $ 121.79 $
4 Administrative Clerk 41,360 $ 22.98 $ 16.41 $ 57.99 $ 97.38 $
5 Recreation Coordinator 52,871 $ 29.37 $ 20.97 $ 74.13 $ 124.48 $
6 Recreation Coordinator / RPT 50,378 $ 27.99 $ 19.98 $ 70.64 $ 118.61 $
7 Rec & Leis / Pool 48,482 $ 26.93 $ 19.23 $ 67.98 $ 114.14 $
Hourly salary rate is calculated by dividing annual salary by 1,800 productive hours.
Hourly benefit rate of 71.40% is applied to hourly salary rate.
Hourly overhead rate of 147.24% is applied to hourly salary plus benefits.
Annual Annual Annual Annual
Part Time Staff Part Time Staff Part Time Staff Part Time Staff Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Overhead Overhead Overhead Overhead Total Total Total Total
Recreation Specialist 13.22 $ 2.64 $ 23.35 $ 39.21 $
Sr Recreation Leader 11.44 $ 2.29 $ 20.22 $ 33.95 $
Recreation Leader II 8.15 $ 1.63 $ 14.40 $ 24.18 $
Recreation Leader I 7.64 $ 1.53 $ 13.50 $ 22.67 $
Pool Manager 14.68 $ 0.29 $ 22.05 $ 37.02 $
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 12.38 $ 2.48 $ 21.88 $ 36.74 $
Lifeguards 11.38 $ 2.28 $ 20.11 $ 33.77 $
Cashier 7.95 $ 1.59 $ 14.05 $ 23.59 $
Hourly benefit rate of 20% is applied to hourly salary rate.
Hourly overhead rate of 147.24% is applied to hourly salary plus benefits.
Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly
Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly
City of Culver City
City of Culver City
Recreation Recreation Recreation Recreation
Full Cost Hourly Rates
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Annual Annual Annual Annual
Position Position Position Position Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Overhead Overhead Overhead Overhead Total Total Total Total
1 Sr & Social Svcs Manager 101,256 $ 56.25 $ 32.66 $ 177.25 $ 266.16 $
2 Sr & Social Svcs Supervisor 78,920 $ 43.84 $ 25.45 $ 138.15 $ 207.45 $
3 Rec Supervisor 72,150 $ 40.08 $ 23.27 $ 126.30 $ 189.65 $
4 Sr & Social Svcs Specialist 55,240 $ 30.69 $ 17.82 $ 96.70 $ 145.21 $
5 Admin Secy SH/5 51,730 $ 28.74 $ 16.68 $ 90.56 $ 135.98 $
6 Secretary 46,350 $ 25.75 $ 14.95 $ 81.14 $ 121.84 $
7 Van Driver 39,710 $ 22.06 $ 12.81 $ 69.51 $ 104.38 $
Hourly salary rate is calculated by dividing annual salary by 1,800 productive hours.
Hourly benefit rate of 58.05% is applied to hourly salary rate.
Hourly overhead rate of 199.37% is applied to hourly salary plus benefits.
Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly
City of Culver City
Fiscal 2006/2007
Senior Services Senior Services Senior Services Senior Services
Full Cost Hourly Rates
Annual Annual Annual Annual
Position Position Position Position Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Overhead Overhead Overhead Overhead Total Total Total Total
1 Cultural Affairs Manager 101,260 $ 56.26 $ 33.39 $ 145.32 $ 234.97 $
2 Secretary (7.5% Trans) 45,099 $ 25.06 $ 14.87 $ 64.72 $ 104.65 $
Hourly salary rate is calculated by dividing annual salary by 1,800 productive hours.
Hourly benefit rate of 59.36% is applied to hourly salary rate.
Hourly overhead rate of 162.10% is applied to hourly salary plus benefits.
Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly
City of Culver City
Fiscal 2006/2007
Veteran's Memorial Building Veteran's Memorial Building Veteran's Memorial Building Veteran's Memorial Building
Full Cost Hourly Rates
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Annual Annual Annual Annual
Position Position Position Position Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Overhead Overhead Overhead Overhead Total Total Total Total
4 Captain 137,410 $ 76.34 $ 52.32 $ 40.87 $ 169.53 $
5 Lieutenant 117,165 $ 65.09 $ 44.61 $ 34.85 $ 144.56 $
6 Sergeant 96,440 $ 53.58 $ 36.72 $ 28.68 $ 118.99 $
7 Officer 78,282 $ 43.49 $ 29.81 $ 23.28 $ 96.58 $
8 Jailer 47,760 $ 26.53 $ 18.19 $ 14.21 $ 58.93 $
9 Records Tech 41,050 $ 22.81 $ 15.63 $ 12.21 $ 50.65 $
10 Forensic Specialist 69,680 $ 38.71 $ 26.53 $ 20.73 $ 85.97 $
11 Sr Forensic Specialist 83,780 $ 46.54 $ 31.90 $ 24.92 $ 103.37 $
12 Admin Secy SH5 51,730 $ 28.74 $ 19.70 $ 15.39 $ 63.82 $
13 Secretary (7.5% Translator) 47,509 $ 26.39 $ 18.09 $ 14.13 $ 58.62 $
14 Pkg Enf Officer 45,210 $ 25.12 $ 17.22 $ 13.45 $ 55.78 $
16 Comm Svcs Officer/Rpt 28,823 $ 16.01 $ 10.98 $ 8.57 $ 35.56 $
17 Automated Enf Tech 49,210 $ 27.34 $ 18.74 $ 14.64 $ 60.71 $
18 Property Tech 49,710 $ 27.62 $ 18.93 $ 14.79 $ 61.33 $
19 Safety Svcs Comm Oper 53,228 $ 29.57 $ 20.27 $ 15.83 $ 65.67 $
20 Adj to match budget 905,932 $ 503.30 $ 344.97 $ 269.45 $ 1,117.72 $
Hourly salary rate is calculated by dividing annual salary by 1,800 productive hours.
Hourly benefit rate of 68.54% is applied to hourly salary rate.
Hourly overhead rate of 31.77% is applied to hourly salary plus benefits.
Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly
City of Culver City
Fiscal 2006/2007
Police Police Police Police
Full Cost Hourly Rates
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Annual Annual Annual Annual
Position Position Position Position Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Overhead Overhead Overhead Overhead Total Total Total Total
5 Batt Chief/Marshal/Mgt 151,820 $ 84.34 $ 59.13 $ 51.95 $ 195.43 $
6 Fire/Sr Insp/Insp 92,420 $ 51.34 $ 36.00 $ 31.63 $ 118.97 $
7 Fire Prev Specialist 91,582 $ 50.88 $ 35.67 $ 31.34 $ 117.89 $
8 Permit Technician 40,950 $ 22.75 $ 15.95 $ 14.01 $ 52.71 $
9 Batt Chief (112 hr) 132,490 $ 73.61 $ 51.61 $ 45.34 $ 170.55 $
9 Fire Capt/Tran/15 124,790 $ 69.33 $ 48.61 $ 42.70 $ 160.64 $
11 Fire Captain 104,836 $ 58.24 $ 40.83 $ 35.88 $ 134.95 $
12 Fire Engineer (56 hr) 90,210 $ 50.12 $ 35.14 $ 30.87 $ 116.12 $
13 Fire Fighter (56 hr) 73,514 $ 40.84 $ 28.63 $ 25.16 $ 94.63 $
14 Comm Svcs Officer 30,530 $ 16.96 $ 11.89 $ 10.45 $ 39.30 $
15 Fire Capt/Adm/15 119,980 $ 66.66 $ 46.73 $ 41.06 $ 154.45 $
16 Fire Fighter/Rescue/15 82,944 $ 46.08 $ 32.31 $ 28.38 $ 106.77 $
17 Secretary 46,350 $ 25.75 $ 18.05 $ 15.86 $ 59.66 $
18 Comm Technician 52,290 $ 29.05 $ 20.37 $ 17.89 $ 67.31 $
19 Comm Supervisor 69,678 $ 38.71 $ 27.14 $ 23.84 $ 89.69 $
20 Fire CSO/Rpt 30,622 $ 17.01 $ 11.93 $ 10.48 $ 39.42 $
Hourly salary rate is calculated by dividing annual salary by 1,800 productive hours.
Hourly benefit rate of 70.11% is applied to hourly salary rate.
Hourly overhead rate of 36.21% is applied to hourly salary plus benefits.
Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly
City of Culver City
Fiscal 2006/2007
Fire Fire Fire Fire
Full Cost Hourly Rates
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Position Position Position Position Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Overhead Overhead Overhead Overhead Total Total Total Total
1 City Treasurer 110,210 $ 61.23 $ 40.06 $ 95.44 $ 196.73 $
2 Deputy City Treasurer 105,370 $ 58.54 $ 38.30 $ 91.25 $ 188.09 $
3 Treasury Division Mgr 90,288 $ 50.16 $ 32.82 $ 78.19 $ 161.17 $
4 Admin Secretary 51,730 $ 28.74 $ 18.80 $ 44.80 $ 92.34 $
5 Accountant 59,110 $ 32.84 $ 21.48 $ 51.19 $ 105.51 $
6 Account Clerk 37,810 $ 21.01 $ 13.74 $ 32.74 $ 67.49 $
7 Accounting Tech 50,740 $ 28.19 $ 18.44 $ 43.94 $ 90.57 $
8 Sr Account Clerk 45,705 $ 25.39 $ 16.61 $ 39.58 $ 81.59 $
9 Business Tax Inspector 48,305 $ 26.84 $ 17.56 $ 41.83 $ 86.23 $
Hourly salary rate is calculated by dividing annual salary by 1,800 productive hours.
Hourly benefit rate of 65.42% is applied to hourly salary rate.
Hourly overhead rate of 94.23% is applied to hourly salary plus benefits.
Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly
City of Culver City
Fiscal 2006/2007
City Treasurer City Treasurer City Treasurer City Treasurer
Full Cost Hourly Rates
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Section Section Section Section VII VII VII VIII I I I
Comparison Surveys Comparison Surveys Comparison Surveys Comparison Surveys
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VIII VIII VIII VIII. . . . Comparison Survey Comparison Survey Comparison Survey Comparison Survey
An analysis of the cost of user fee services is typically accompanied by a comparison of similar fees charged
by neighboring agencies. This information is of interest to the city’s decision-makers when considering cost
recovery levels and the public’s perception of both service delivery and value. However, it should be
noted that there are some limitations inherent in this type of a comparison:
It may be difficult to determine similar services based on fee title – fees may be titled differently, or
fees with the same title may actually be for fairly different services.
It is unknown if other cities have recently undergone a cost of services study to determine full cost.
It is unknown whether other cities have cost recovery policies that set fees at levels that do not
reflect full cost.
Because of these inherent limitations, the city’s decision-makers should use caution when considering
comparison surveys as an additional tool to help them in pricing services. One way to address these issues
is to make comparisons of cost recovery levels, both current and recommended, where the analysis of costs
and inclusion of all levels of overhead is similar.
On the following page, PRM has provided a matrix of cost recovery levels for agencies that have recently
undergone the same study process.
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Planning Planning Planning Planning BUILDING BUILDING BUILDING BUILDING
current recommended current recommended
Campbell 26% 50% Campbell 52% 65%
Chino Hills 12% 50% Chino Hills 81% 81%
Cupertino 12% 78% Cupertino 83% 100%
Emeryville 29% 100% Emeryville 86% 100%
Encinitas 24% 52% Huntington Beach 91% 98%
Huntington Beach 84% 100% La Habra 67% n/a
La Habra 51% n/a La Mesa 95% 95%
La Mesa 65% 74% Los Gatos 94% 94%
Long Beach 71% 99% Whittier 69% 100%
Los Alamitos 7% 53% Pittsburg 97% 98%
Los Gatos 65% 100% Redlands 100% 100%
Whittier 41% 74%
Pittsburg 19% 49%
Santa Barbara 38% n/a
Redlands 78% 99%
Average 41% 75% Average 83% 93%
Culver City Culver City Culver City Culver City 15% 15% 15% 15% 42% 42% 42% 42% Culver City Culver City Culver City Culver City 58% 58% 58% 58% 74% 74% 74% 74%
Police Police Police Police Fire Fire Fire Fire
current recommended current recommended
Campbell 71% 62% Emeryville 10% 63%
Folsom 15% 68% Encinitas 14% 57%
Hollister 61% 98% Folsom 29% 100%
Huntington Beach 69% 79% Hollister 47% 99%
La Habra 10% n/a Huntington Beach 56% 68%
La Mesa 80% 81% La Habra 22% n/a
Lemoore 52% 87% La Mesa 80% 100%
Los Alamitos 39% 70% Long Beach 94% 94%
Long Beach 25% 96% Lemoore 73% 100%
Whittier 62% 71% Modesto 42% 100%
Pittsburg 59% 62% Redlands 22% 33%
Santa Barbara 32% not in scope
Redlands 79% 97%
Average 50% 79% Average 44% 81%
Culver City Culver City Culver City Culver City 57% 57% 57% 57% 68% 68% 68% 68% Culver City Culver City Culver City Culver City 60% 60% 60% 60% 62% 62% 62% 62%
Engineering Engineering Engineering Engineering PR&CS PR&CS PR&CS PR&CS
current recommended current recommended
Campbell 55% 63% Campbell 49% 55%
Chino Hills 7% 66% Antioch 69% 69%
Cupertino 19% 100% Emeryville 42% n/a
Emeryville 78% 99% Folsom 40% 44%
Encinitas 34% 64% Hollister 64% 74%
Huntington Beach 93% 100% Huntington Beach 62% 64%
La Habra 29% n/a Irvine 28% n/a
La Mesa 77% 96% La Habra 48% n/a
Long Beach 53% 72% Long Beach 44% 59%
Los Alamitos 24% 92% Los Alamitos 55% 56%
Los Gatos 91% 100% La Mesa 43% 50%
Whittier 52% 100% Whittier 21% 29%
Pittsburg 78% 82% Pittsburg 26% 29%
Santa Barbara 62% n/a Santa Barbara 43% not in scope
Redlands 56% 96% Redlands 16% 16%
Average 54% 87% Average 43% 50%
Culver City Culver City Culver City Culver City 29% 29% 29% 29% 36% 36% 36% 36% Culver City Culver City Culver City Culver City 40% 40% 40% 40% 48% 48% 48% 48%
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CITY OF CULVER CITY
COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT Policy Number 5002
General Subject: Finance Date Issued 1/23/1995
Specific Subject: Financial Policies Date Revised 7/16/2007
Effective Date 7/17/2007
Resolution No. 2007-R043
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PURPOSE:
To establish a comprehensive set of financial policies for the City that will serve as a
guideline for operational and strategic decision making related to financial matters.
STATEMENT OF POLICY:
The following financial policies are intended to establish a comprehensive set of
guidelines for use by the City Council and City staff on decision-making that has a
fiscal impact. The goal is to maintain the City’s financial stability in order to be able to
continually adapt to local and regional economic changes. Such policies will allow the
City to maintain and enhance a sound fiscal condition. This policy should be
implemented in conjunction with associated subsidiary policies, i.e. Mission Driven
Budgeting Policy (5001), Purchasing Policy, Investment Policy, Grants Policy, etc.
This financial policy will be reviewed annually to ensure that it remains current. The
policy will be included as part of the City’s annual Adopted Budget. The City’s
comprehensive financial policies shall be in conformance with all state and federal
laws, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and standards of the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and the Government Finance
Officers Association (GFOA).
LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLANNING
1. The City shall seek a balance in the overall revenue structure between more
stable revenue sources (e.g. Property Tax and Utility Taxes) and economically
sensitive revenue sources (e.g. Sales Tax and Transient Occupancy Tax).
When new revenue sources are proposed, they should be designed to achieve
a desirable balance.
2. The City shall encourage the economic development of the community as a
whole in order to provide stable and increasing revenue streams. It should be
the City’s goal to not only attract new businesses but also to retain successful
businesses in the City. Objectives of the revenue strategy should also include:
avoiding an over reliance on revenue from any one particular industry;
recruitment and retention efforts to ensure a balance of revenue sources;
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ensuring compatible uses; encouraging business synergies; and promoting the
growth of amenities and ancillary services to support business districts and
established industries.
3. The City shall develop and maintain methods for the evaluation of future
development and related fiscal impacts on the City budget.
4. The City shall develop and implement a five-year infrastructure, facilities and
equipment maintenance/replacement plan, which shall be updated annually and
included in the City’s Comprehensive Financial Plan. From this plan a
maintenance and replacement schedule will be developed and followed.
5. The City shall develop and implement a financial plan to address its funding
needs for issues like deferred maintenance and unfunded liabilities, which will
be included in the City’s Comprehensive Financial Plan.
OPERATING BUDGET POLICIES
1. The City Manager shall prepare and present a proposed two-year budget to the
City Council within all statutorily prescribed deadlines. The City Council will
adopt the first year budget with conceptual approval of the second year budget.
A public hearing will be conducted in June of each year to adopt the budget.
2. A Budget Resolution will be adopted by the City Council annually, which
describes the budget amendment process and also specifies budget
amendment authority.
3. All departments will participate in the responsibility of meeting the City’s
financial policy goals and ensure the City’s long-term financial health. Budget
control is maintained at the department level.
4. It is the City’s policy to adopt a balanced budget where operating revenue is
equal to, or exceeds, operating expenditures. In the event a balanced budget is
not attainable, and the cause of the imbalance is expected to last for no more
than one year, the planned use of reserves to balance the budget is permitted.
In the event that a budget shortfall is expected to continue beyond one year, the
planned use of reserves must be developed as part of a corresponding strategic
financial plan to close the gap through revenue increases and/or expenditure
decreases.
5. The operating budget shall serve as the annual financial plan for the City. It
shall serve as the City’s management plan for implementing goals and
objectives of the City Council, City Manager and departments. The budget shall
provide staff the resources necessary to accomplish City Council determined
service levels.
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6. During the annual budget development process, the existing base budget
should be thoroughly examined to assure removal or reduction of any services
or programs that could be eliminated or reduced in cost.
7. The annual review process should include an assessment to determine if funds
are available to operate and maintain proposed capital facilities and other public
improvements. If funding is not available for operations and maintenance costs,
the City will delay construction of new projects.
8. Any year-end operating surpluses will revert to unappropriated balances for use
in maintaining reserve levels set by policy and will be available for capital
projects and/or one-time General Fund expenditures upon approval of the City
Council.
9. Where practical, the City’s annual budget will include performance measures of
workload, efficiency, and effectiveness.
10. The City’s Comprehensive Financial Plan (Plan) is a long-term picture of the
City’s finances and will be updated annually as part of the annual budget
development. The Plan shall include forecasted expenditures and revenues of
at least five (5) years for each fund; however, a ten (10) year forecast is
preferred. The update will include an analysis of any substantial discrepancies
of previous projections.
Revenues:
1. The City will estimate annual General Fund revenues using an objective,
analytical process; specific assumptions will be documented and maintained.
Budgeted revenues will be estimated conservatively using accepted standards
and estimates provided by the state, other governmental agencies, and/or
reliable economic forecasters when available.
2. Specific revenue sources will not be dedicated for specific purposes, unless
required by law or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). All non-
restricted revenues will be deposited in the General Fund and appropriated
through the budget process.
3. On-going revenues will fund on-going expenditures and a diversified and stable
revenue system will be developed and maintained to protect programs from
short-term fluctuations in any single revenue source.
4. The City shall prepare quarterly reports which discuss revenue projections in
light of actual receipts, and shall provide new projections, as appropriate.
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Appropriations:
1. The City shall, to the extent possible, pay for current year expenditures with
current year revenues. Where authorized activities/equipment remain
incomplete and/or unpurchased, revenues and/or fund balance may be carried
forward at the City Manager's direction to the next fiscal year to support such an
activity/purchase.
2. The City shall avoid budgetary procedures which rely on financial strategies that
defer payment of current operating expenses to future years.
3. Department Heads are responsible for ensuring department expenditures stay
within the department's budgeted appropriation.
4. The City Manager will notify the City Council immediately of the necessity to
increase any departmental appropriation; a budget amendment needs to be
approved by a 4/5
th
vote of the City Council prior to such over-expenditure.
GENERAL FUND RESERVE POLICY
1. It is a goal of the City to maintain a general operating reserve of, at a minimum,
25% of projected General Fund operating expenditures for each fiscal year and
an additional 5% for emergency situations (excluding debt service, fund
transfers, and encumbered funds). These reserves are designed to be used in
the event of a significant financial emergency. Should the General Fund
reserve fall below 30%, the City will implement measures to restore the reserve
percentage to 30% in the following fiscal year.
2. The unreserved portion of General Fund Fund Balances can be loaned to the
Redevelopment Agency or to the Refuse or Sewer Funds for a total amount not
to exceed 50% of the “Unreserved” fund balance shown in the most current
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
a. Such loans should be for a term of five years or less and have a call
provision of no more than 120 days. Furthermore, the loan must be secured
by assets such as real property, tax increment fund, or secured by the user
fee and/or other sound funding source.
b. The interest rate for a loan originated by the City will be determined by the
Chief Financial Officer and should be set based on rates of investments
and/or loans with comparable terms on or about the date the loan is
executed.
c. Such loan shall be considered as part of the reserve calculation.
3. The City shall establish, at the beginning of each fiscal year, an "appropriated
reserve" to provide funding for special projects/programs approved by City
Council after the annual budget is adopted, for unanticipated expenditures of a
nonrecurring nature, or to meet unexpected increases in current service
delivery costs. The amount of this reserve will be approved annually by the City
Council.
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4. A portion of any uncommitted fund balance in excess of 30% of annual
revenues resulting from the previous fiscal year’s operations should be
committed to capital improvement projects or should be used to retire existing
debt, fund future liabilities or potential legislative impacts, establish or replenish
equipment replacement funds, and/or establish or replenish deferred
maintenance funds.
5. One-time funds should not be used to fund ongoing City programs. Any one-
time revenue receipt during the fiscal year should be recognized and recorded
in a “non-recurring revenue source” category. One-time revenue windfalls
include: sales of city-owned real estate, CalPERS rebates, lump sum (net
present value) savings from debt restructuring, litigation settlement, unexpected
revenues, and other similar sources of revenue as designated by the City
Council.
6. The City should establish and maintain a designated reserve fund for any
anticipated future expenses that will require a certain level of steady funding
source, i.e. unfunded future retiree medical cost and pension cost. It is prudent
to set aside these funding needs each year in order to maintain City’s financial
stability.
FINANCIAL REPORTING POLICIES
Accounting Standards:
1. The City’s accounting and financial reporting systems shall be maintained in
conformance with all state and federal laws, generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP) and standards of the Governmental Accounting Standards
Board (GASB) and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The
City will make every attempt to implement all changes to governmental
accounting practices at the earliest practicable time.
Annual Audit:
1. An annual audit will be performed by an independent public accounting firm with
an audit opinion to be included with the City’s published Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR).
2. The independent firm will be selected through a competitive bidding process at
least once every five years. The contract will be for an initial period of three
years with two additional one-year options at the City Council’s discretion. The
Budget & Finance subcommittee and City Manager will review the qualifications
of prospective firms and make a recommendation to the City Council. The audit
contract, and any extensions, will be awarded by the City Council.
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OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT POLICIES
1. The City shall endeavor to avoid committing to new spending for operating or
capital improvement purposes until an analysis of all current and future cost
implications relating to those programs and projects is completed.
2. All departments will participate in the responsibility of meeting policy goals and
ensuring long-term financial health. Future service plans and program
initiatives will be developed to reflect current policy directives, projected
resources and future service requirements.
3. Departmental requests for increases in staffing will be thoroughly analyzed; only
those that meet adopted program initiatives and policy directives will be
considered. To the extent feasible, personnel cost reductions will be achieved
through attrition.
User Fees and Charges and Development Impact Fees:
1. All non-enterprise user fees and charges will be examined or adjusted annually
to determine the direct and indirect cost of service recovery rate. Where direct
services to users can be measured, the City shall consider use of appropriate
fees, charges or assessments rather than general tax funds.
2. User fees and charges for specialized services shall be established at a level
related to the cost of providing such service except where the City Council has
determined there is a public benefit to subsidize the service with tax based
revenue. The acceptable recovery rate and any associated changes to user
fees and charges will be approved by the City Council following public review.
3. The City shall identify the costs associated with new development as a basis for
establishing development impact fees. The long-term benefit of the
development to the City should be considered in establishing such fees.
Grant Management:
1. The City shall actively pursue federal, state and other grant opportunities when
deemed appropriate. Before accepting any grant, the City shall thoroughly
consider the implications in terms of ongoing obligations that will be required in
connection with acceptance of said grant.
2. The term of Grant funded positions should be clearly identified and presented to
the City Council for approval. It is mandatory to disclose if General Fund
revenues will be needed to fund a position after the Grant expires.
3. Grant funding will be considered to leverage City funds. Inconsistent and/or
fluctuating grants should not be used to fund ongoing programs. Programs
financed with grant monies will be budgeted in separate cost centers, and the
service program will be adjusted to reflect the level of available funding. In the
event of reduced grant funding, City resources may be substituted only after all
program priorities and alternatives are considered.
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4. All externally mandated services for which funding is available shall be fully
costed out, including overhead, to allow for complete reimbursement of
expenses.
Revenue Collection Policy:
1. The City will pursue revenue collection and auditing to assure that monies due
the City are accurately received in a timely manner.
2. The City will seek reimbursement from the appropriate agency for State and
Federal mandated costs whenever possible.
3. The City should centralize accounts receivable/collection activities so that all
receivables are handled consistently.
4. Accounts receivable management and diligent oversight of collections from all
revenue sources are imperative. Sound financial management principles
include the establishment of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Efforts should
be made to pursue the timely collection of delinquent accounts. When such
accounts are deemed uncollectible, they should be written-off from the financial
statements.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POLICIES
1. Staff shall keep City Council apprised of financial opportunities available to the
City and shall develop appropriate recommendations.
2. All requests for City Council action shall include an analysis of the immediate
and future fiscal impact of such action. No appropriation for new or expanded
programs or staffing levels shall be approved without identifying the amount and
source of available funds.
3. All externally mandated services for which funding is available shall be fully
costed out, including overhead, to allow for complete reimbursement of
expenses.
Cash Management Investment:
1. Cash and investment programs will be maintained in accordance with California
Government Code Section 53600 et seq. and the City’s adopted investment
policy and will ensure that proper controls and safeguards are maintained.
Pursuant to State law, the City, at least annually, revises, and the City Council
affirms, a detailed investment policy.
2. Reports on the City’s investment portfolio and cash position will be developed
and presented to the City Council on a quarterly basis, in conformity with the
California Government Code.
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3. City funds will be managed in a prudent and diligent manner with emphasis on
safety, liquidity, and yield, in that order.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT POLICIES
1. A five-year Capital Improvement Plan must be developed and updated annually,
including anticipated funding sources. Capital improvement projects are
defined as infrastructure or equipment purchases or construction which result in
a capitalized asset and have a useful (depreciable) life of two years or more.
2. The capital improvement plan will identify, where applicable, current operating
maintenance costs and funding streams available to repair and/or replace
deteriorating infrastructure and to avoid significant unfunded liabilities.
3. The City should develop and implement a post-implementation evaluation of its
infrastructures condition on a specified periodic basis, estimating the remaining
useful life, and projecting replacement costs.
4. The City shall actively pursue outside funding sources for all Capital
Improvement Projects. Outside funding sources, such as grants, shall be used
to finance only those Capital Improvement Projects that are consistent with the
five-year Capital Improvement Project and local governmental priorities, and
whose operating and maintenance costs have been included in future operating
budget forecasts.
5. Capital improvement lifecycle costs will be coordinated with the development of
the Operating Budget. Future operating, maintenance and replacement costs
associated with new capital improvements will be forecasted, matched to
available revenue sources, and included in the Operating Budget. Capital
project contract awards will include a fiscal impact statement disclosing the
expected operating impact of the project and when such cost is expected to
occur.
6. The City must carefully seek and analyze the appropriate type of financing
instrument appropriate for financing capital projects. Several options are
available – general obligation debt, fee-supported debt, fund reserves, etc. All
debt financing mechanisms shall be carefully considered and analyzed for fiscal
benefit and cost effectiveness. Long-term borrowing shall be restricted to
projects too large to be financed from current revenues (pay-as-you-go).
Where possible, special assessment, revenue or other self-supporting bonds
shall be used in lieu of general obligation bonds.
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DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICIES
Issuance of Debt:
1. The City will not use long-term debt to pay for on-going operations. The use of
bonds or certificates of participation will only be considered for significant capital
and infrastructure improvements.
2. New debt issues, and refinancing of existing debt, must be analyzed for
compatibility within the City’s overall financial planning within the
Comprehensive Financial Plan. The review shall include, but not be limited to,
cash flow analysis and the maintenance of the City’s bond rating. Annual debt
service shall not produce an adverse impact upon future operations.
3. Debt financing should not exceed the useful life of the infrastructure
improvement with the average (weighted) bond maturities at or below twenty
years.
4. A ratio of current assets to current liabilities of at least 2 to 1 will be maintained
to ensure the City’s ability to pay short-term obligations (i.e. current
assets/current liabilities = 2).
Credit Rating:
1. The City will seek to maintain and, if possible, improve its current bond rating(s)
in order to minimize costs and preserve access to credit.
2. It is the City’s goal to maintain an AAA/Aaa credit rating from all three major
rating agencies. The City may pay the bond insurance which is considered as
part of the rating, however, the rating agency does evaluate the structure of the
bond to validate the bond rating. The factors that contribute to a high rating
include the City’s financial management practices, low debt levels, budgetary
and fiscal controls, and accountability. To support this policy, the City will
continue to maintain its position of full financial disclosure and proactive fiscal
planning.
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Self Insurance Fund:
1. The Self-insurance fund pays for insurance premiums, benefit and settlement
payments, and administrative and operating expenses. It is supported by
charges to other City funds for the services it provides. These annual charges
for service shall reflect the five-year historical experience and shall be set to
equal the annual expenses of the fund.
2. Self-insurance reserves (Liability and Workers’ compensation) will be
maintained at a level which, together with purchased insurance policies,
adequately indemnify the City’s property, liability, and health benefit risk. A
qualified actuarial firm shall be retained on an annual basis in order to
recommend appropriate funding levels, which will be approved by Council. The
City shall endeavor to maintain reserves equal to 30% of the net present value
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of such future liabilities, with no less than $2 million to cover potential swings in
working capital.
Equipment Replacement Fund:
1. The City shall maintain a fund with a sufficient balance for replacement of
vehicles, equipment (including technology and communication equipment)
2. Vehicle replacement will be accomplished through the use of an amortization
methodology structure. The rates will be revised annually to ensure that
charges to operating departments are sufficient for operation and replacement
of vehicles and other capital equipment (fleet, computers, phones, copiers,
etc.). Replacement costs will be based upon equipment lifecycle financial
analysis.
ENTERPRISE FUNDS (Includes Sewer Fund, Refuse Fund and Transportation
Fund)
1. All Enterprise Funds user fees will be examined annually to ensure that they
recover all direct and indirect costs of service, provide for capital improvements
and maintenance, and maintain adequate reserves.
2. Rate increases shall be approved by the City Council following formal noticing
and a public hearing. Rate adjustments for Sewer Fund operations will be
based on five-year financial plans unless the City Council directs otherwise.
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