Consideration of a Request for Proposal for a Comprehensive Citywide User Fees and Charges Rate Study. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 07/24/06 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of a Request for Proposal for a Comprehensive Citywide User Fees and Charges Rate Study. Item Number: A 3 Contact Person/Dept.: Nick Kimball Budget & Finance Fiscal Impact: Yes Public Hearing: Action Item: X Public Notification: Master Notification List (07/19/06) X No Phone Number: (310) 253 6013 General Fund: Yes X No Attachments: X Department Approval: Marlee Chang (07/19/06) City Controller Approval: Marlee Chang (07/19/06) RECOMMENDATION City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (07/19/06) Staff recommends the City Council approve and authorize release of the Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Comprehensive Citywide User Fees and Charges Rate Study ( Fee Study ). BACKGROUND The City assesses fees and charges for provision of certain services. These services range from plan checks for new construction projects to ensure they comply with zoning ordinances to providing swim lessons to issuing citations for parking infractions. During preparation of the 2006 07 proposed budget a cooperative effort between Budget & Finance and the City Attorney s Office was initiated to review fees and charges for the entire City. The goals for the fees and charges project are: 1. Consolidate all fees and charges wherever possible into one resolution this will increase customer service by providing a quick and easy reference for the public and City staff; 2. Equitably recuperate costs associated with providing the various services; 3. Review fees and charges annually as part of the budget process; and 4. Post the schedule of consolidated fees and charges on the City s website. The first goal (consolidate all fees and charges into one resolution) is being completed in two phases. On June 26 2006 City Council completed Phase I by adopting a resolution consolidating all fees pr...
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