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Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Amending Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 to Add Certain Fees and Revise the Fee Schedules for the Police Department, Library, Public Works Department, Fire Department, Planning, Building and Transportation Department, and the Rent Program. (Finance 10024051)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Annually, City of Alameda (City) staff review existing fees and charges as part of the budget development process. Any modifications to the Master Fee Schedule (MFS) are recommended to reflect increases in the cost-of-living adjustments authorized by Resolution and the Alameda Municipal Code (AMC). Any new fees or revisions to fees require City Council approval.
Department-specific changes are proposed to improve clarity, cost recovery, and regulatory compliance. Highlights include:
* Alameda Police Department (APD) proposes revising two fees related to Carry Concealed Weapons permits to better reflect the time and resources needed for processing applications. Additionally, APD is revising the Production Report and Microfilm fees to a flat rate.
* The Library Department is simplifying its fees by eliminating the lost/damaged material processing fee and the charge for replacing lost library cards. It is also introducing new fees for replacing lost laptop equipment and accessories to recover the value of such items.
* Public Works recommends adding three new parking citation fees to improve public safety, accessibility, and compliance with state and local regulations, and removing the daily Meter Fee.
* Alameda Fire Department (AFD) proposes revisions to inspection and ambulance billing fees, including alignment with County-approved EMS rates and AB 716 compliance through billing process simplification.
* Planning, Building, and Transportation (PBT) recommends a revision of permit fees to restore appropriate granularity, improve equity,...
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