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Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Amending Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 to Add and Revise Fees (Excluding City Attorney and Rent Program Fees). (Finance 10024051)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Adam W. Politzer, Interim 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) with City Council's approval.
Department-specific changes are proposed to improve clarity, cost recovery, and regulatory compliance. Highlights include:
* The Library Department is updating its fees to reflect program changes and improve public access. Fees tied to the discontinued laptop lending program are being removed. The former Family Study Room is now a free Large Group Study Room. To help offset these costs, the rental fee for the Stafford Room is being slightly increased.
* Public Works is proposing updates to parking citation fees to improve public safety, accessibility, and consistency with State law and the AMC. The proposal includes adding four new citations, increasing seven existing fees to align with comparable safety violations, and reorganizing the fee schedule for clarity. These updates are intended to improve safety, increase compliance, strengthen deterrence, respond to community concerns, and ensure the fee structure is consistent and easy to understand.
* The Alameda Fire Department (AFD) is proposing an 8.92% increase to most fees as part of the 7-year plan approved by City Council in May 2024 to move toward full cost recovery. These adjustments reflect both inflation (percentage change in the Consumers Price Index of 2.5% and a continued "catch-up" of 6.42%.
* The Planning, Building, and Transportation Department is proposing updates t...
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