312
FY 2025/26 FEE REVISION FY 2026/27 FEE NOTES
Cable Franchise Fee 5% of Gross
Annual Amount No Change 5% of Gross
Annual Amount
Convenience Fees
- Per credit card transaction less than $250 $3.00 No Change $3.00 Based on Credit Card Fees - Per credit card transaction $250 or more 3.50% No Change 3.50% Based on Credit Card Fees Fireworks Sales Stand Permit $25.00 No Change $25.00
Hourly Rate for City Staff & Consultants Developer Accounts, Special Events, Encroachment Permits, etc.
- Administrative Staff $50.00 No Change $50.00 Fully Burden Rate per City's Compensation Schedule - Building Official Actual Costs plus 10% No Change Actual Costs plus 10% - City Manager $160.00 No Change $160.00 Fully Burden Rate per City's Compensation Schedule - Code Enforcement Personnel Actual Costs plus 10% No Change Actual Costs plus 10% - Community Development Director $125.00 No Change $125.00 Fully Burden Rate per City's Compensation Schedule - Fire Chief $125.00 No Change $125.00 Fully Burden Rate per City's Compensation Schedule - Police Chief $125.00 No Change $125.00 Fully Burden Rate per City's Compensation Schedule - Public Works Director/City Engineer $150.00 No Change $150.00 Fully Burden Rate per City's Compensation Schedule - Public Works Field Personnel Regular Rate $50.00 No Change $50.00 Fully Burden Rate per City's Compensation Schedule - Public Works Field Personnel Overtime Rate $65.00 No Change $65.00 Fully Burden Rate per City's Compensation Schedule - Public Works Supervisor $70.00 No Change $70.00 Fully Burden Rate per City's Compensation Schedule Notary Per Notary No Change Per Notary
Photocopying & Reproduction Costs
- Document Photocopying - per page (8.5" x 11") $1.00/$0.15 No Change $1.00/$0.15 $1.00 for the first page, then $0.15 per page thereafter - Document Photocopying - per page (larger size up to 11" x 17") $1.00/$0.25 No Change $1.00/$0.25 $1.00 for the first page, then $0.25 per page thereafter Returned Check Charge $25.00 No Change $25.00
Telecommunication
- Registration Fee $500.00 No Change $500.00
- Standard Agreement Deposit $5,000.00 No Change $5,000.00 - Utility Franchise Fee 5% of Gross
Annual Amount No Change 5% of Gross Annual Amount
Utility Users Tax
- Residential (Gas, Electric and Phone)¹ 4% of Charges No Change 4% of Charges - Non-residential (Gas, Electric)¹ 2% of Charges No Change 2% of Charges - Non-residential (Phone)¹ 4% of Charges No Change 4% of Charges - Penalty for Nonpayment 10% of Balance No Change 10% of Balance ¹ Not to exceed $1,000 monthly
ADMINISTRATION /FINANCE
DESCRIPTION OF FEES
313
# DESCRIPTION OF FEES FY 2025/26 FEE REVISION FY 2026/27 FEE NOTES Building Permit Fees
1 Building Permit
Based off of valuation or $125 minimum fee
(whichever is higher), plus 7% Systems Automation
Fee (SAF)
No Change
Based off of valuation or $125 minimum fee
(whichever is higher), plus 7% Systems Automation
Fee (SAF)
See "Valuation Table" Below
2 Demolition Permit $300 + 7% SAF No Change $300 + 7% SAF 3 Electrical Permit $125.00 minimum + Additonal Field Inspections or $0.078 Sq. Ft. + 7% SAF (whichever is higher) No Change $125.00 minimum + Additonal Field Inspections or $0.078 Sq. Ft. + 7% SAF (whichever is higher) 4 Excavation Permit Minimum $158 or Actual Cost + 7% SAF (whichever is larger) No Change Minimum $158 or Actual Cost + 7% SAF (whichever is larger) 5 Grading Permit (Minimum Charges) Minimum $158 or Actual Cost + 7% SAF (whichever is larger) No Change Minimum $158 or Actual Cost + 7% SAF (whichever is larger) 6 Mechanical Permit $158.00 minimum + Additonal Field Inspection or $0.078/Sq. Ft. + 7% SAF (whichever is higher) No Change $158.00 minimum + Additonal Field Inspection or $0.078/Sq. Ft. + 7% SAF (whichever is higher) 7 Fire Permit Minimum $158 + 7% SAF Revised Minimum $158 + Additional Field Inspections + 7% SAF
8 Plumbing Permit $158 or $0.17/Sq. Ft. + 7% SAF (whichever is larger) No Change $158 or $0.17/Sq. Ft. + 7% SAF (whichever is larger) 9 Permit Reinstatement New Actual Cost + 10% Evaluated and determined by Building Official
10 Document Storage Fee New $1.00 per Page Applied to all permits except for Residential solar
Energy Plan Check
11 Residential $250.00 No Change $250.00
12 Nonresidential Actual Cost (plus) 20% No Change Actual Cost (plus) 20% 15 kW or less: Up to $355 + 7% SAF 15 kW or less: Up to $405 + 7% SAF More than 15 kW: Up to $355 + $15/kW above 15
kW (+7%SAF)
More than 15 kW: Up to $405 + $15/kW above 15
kW (+7%SAF)
50 kW or less: Up to $850 +7% SAF 50 kW or less: Up to $850 +7% SAF 50 kW – 250 kw: Up to $850 + $7 per kW above 50
kW (+7% SAF)
50 kW – 250 kw: Up to $850 + $7 per kW above 50
kW (+7% SAF)
More than 250 kW: Up to $2,250 + $5 per kW above
250 kW (+7% SAF)
More than 250 kW: Up to $2,250 + $5 per kW above
250 kW (+7% SAF)
Fees
15 Address Assignment Application New $235.00 New, changes or corrections to address assignments
16 Certificate of Occupancy ( COO) $188.00 No Change $188.00 17 Construction & Demolition Diversion
Monitoring $50 + 7% SAF No Change $50 + 7% SAF
18 Field Inspection Hourly Rate or Actual Cost No Change Hourly Rate or Actual Cost 19 Hazardous Materials Inspection Actual Costs, plus 10% No Change Actual Costs, plus 10% 20 Notice of Construction Code Violation Actual Cost No Change Actual Cost PV Solar
BUILDING DIVISION
13 Residential Revised
14 Nonresidential No Change
314
# DESCRIPTION OF FEES FY 2025/26 FEE REVISION FY 2026/27 FEE NOTES 21 Plan Check 75% of Building Fee, plus 7% SAF No Change 75% of Building Fee, plus 7% SAF 22 Plan Check - Plot Plan Resubmittal 20% of Original Plan Check Fee No Change 20% of Original Plan Check Fee 23 Plan Revision 80% of Original Plan Check Fee (or) Actual Costs plus 20%; Whichever is Higher No Change 80% of Original Plan Check Fee (or) Actual Costs plus 20%; Whichever is Higher
Additional plan review due to changes,
additions and/or revisions to approved plans
24 Real Property Records Review Fee $50.00 No Change $50.00 25 Sign Plan Check $148.00 No Change $148.00
26 Site Drainage Plan Check Review Equal to Site Drainage Fee No Change Equal to Site Drainage Fee One Hour Minimum 27 Training Surcharge 4% of Permit Fee No Change 4% of Permit Fee 28 Work Without a Permit Investigation Double the Permit Fee No Change Double the Permit Fee Fees (continued)
29 Duplicate Building Records $50 plus $1 for first page and $0.15 for each additional page No Change $50 plus $1 for first page and $0.15 for each additional page Per Request Fire Sprinkler Plan Check (Minimum Charges)
30 Residential $250.00 No Change $250.00
32 Nonresidential $375.00 No Change $375.00
State Fees
31 ADA Surcharge $4.00 No Change $4.00 DSA CGC
32 Building Standards Administration $1 per $25,000 valuation No Change $1 per $25,000 valuation CGC 18931.6 33 SMIP Fees Per State Valuation Fee Table No Change Per State Valuation Fee Table Residential and Commercial Underground Storage Tank
34 Operating Permit (1-5 Tanks/annually) $158.00 No Change $158.00 35 Each Additional Tank (annually) $50.00 No Change $50.00 36 Permit to Construct or Modify $158.00 No Change $158.00 37 Permit to Abandon $126.00 No Change $126.00
BUILDING DIVISION (continued)
315
# DESCRIPTION OF FEES FY 2025/26 FEE REVISION FY 2026/27 FEE NOTES Fee
$125.00
$125 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each
additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and
$170.75 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof to and
$492.75 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof to and
$ 745.25 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof to and
$1095.25 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof to and
$3335.25 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof to and
$5710.25 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.15 for
each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof
$50,000.00 to $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up
Valuation Table
FY 2026 to 2027
$5,710.25 for the first $1,000,000.00 plust $3.15 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof. $3,335.25 for the first $500,000.00 plust $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof to and including $1,000,000.00.
$1,095.25 for the first $100,000.00 plust $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof to and including $500,000.00.
$ 745.25 for the first $50,000.00 plust $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof to and including $100,000.00.
$492.75 for the first $25,000.00 plust $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof to and including $50,000.00.
$170.75 for the first $2,000.00 plust $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof to and including $25,000.00.
$125 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2000.00.
$125.00
Total Valuation Fee
$1.00 to $500.00
$501 to $2000
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
BUILDING DIVISION (continued)
316
# DESCRIPTION OF FEES FY 2025/26 FEE REVISION FY 2026/27 FEE NOTES 1 Automobile Dealer $ 165.00 - $665.000 No Change $ 165.00 - $665.000 GCC 4.04.230. Based on annual gross sales provided by applicant 2 Contractor $ 80.00 - $ 800.00 No Change $ 80.00 - $ 800.00 GCC 4.04.230. Based on annual gross sales provided by applicant 3 Other Businesses $ 60.00 - $1,000.00 No Change $ 60.00 - $1,000.00 GCC 4.04.230. Based on annual gross sales provided by applicant 4 Profession or Service $ 50.00 - $ 1,000.00 No Change $ 50.00 - $ 1,000.00 GCC 4.04.230. Based on annual gross sales provided by applicant 5 Retail Sales $ 50.00 - $ 1,000.00 No Change $ 50.00 - $ 1,000.00 GCC 4.04.230. Based on annual gross sales provided by applicant 6 Wholesale/Industry/Manufacturing $ 60.00 - $ 555.00 No Change $ 60.00 - $ 555.00 GCC 4.04.230. Based on annual gross sales provided by applicant 7 Business License Copy $5.00 No Change $5.00
Note: Business License ordinances under review for FY 2025-2026. Subject to change.
Additional Fees
8 ADA Surcharge $4.00 No Change $4.00 State Fee
9 Annual Fire Inspection & Reinspection $130.00 Revised $60.00 - $130.00 Based on size of business 10 Penalties 10% each month No Change 10% each month
GCC 4.04.210. A 10% penalty will be added if the license tax is not paid by the due date. An additional 10% penalty will be added each month thereafter until paid, up to a maximum penalty of 60% of the original license tax amount due.
# DESCRIPTION OF FEES FY 2024/25 FEE REVISION FY 2025/26 FEE NOTES Consultant Fees Contracted Building Official or municipal services agency price 1 Investigation Fees Actual Cost, plus 10% No Change Actual Cost, plus 10% 2 hour minimum 2 Re-Inspection Fees Actual Cost, plus 10% No Change Actual Cost, plus 10% 1 hour minimum 3 Rental Unit Inspection Fees
(Every Three Years, and per Ordinance) Actual Cost, plus 10% No Change Actual Cost, plus 10% 4 Costs of Certified Mail and Postage Actual Cost, plus 10% No Change Actual Cost, plus 10%
BUSINESS LICENSES
CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
317
# DESCRIPTION OF FEES FY 2025/26
FEES REVISION FY 2026/27FEES NOTES
Administrative Charges
1 Annual Fire Inspection & Reinspection $130.00 Revised $130.00 or Actual Cost 2 Plan Review Actual Cost with a $125
minimum No Change Actual Cost with a $125 minimum
3 Commercial Plan Review
(Charges based on Building Code)
Fees Based on Uniform
Building Code No Change Fees Based on Uniform Building Code 4 Special Fire Inspection
(Per Hour/One Hour Minimum) $120.00 No Change $165.00 or Actual Cost 5 Weed Abatement Reinspection $120.00 No Change $120.00 6 Burn Permit Inspection No charge No Change No charge Based on agreement with Rural District
Response Charges
7 False Alarm Fee (after the first one per month) $50.00 No Change $50.00 8 Fire Hydrant Flow Test (Per Location) $89.00 No Change $89.00 Recovery of Public Safety Service Costs
9 Recovery of Fire Department Response (Per Hour) for Alcohol-related Accidents $205.00 No Change $205.00
10 Motor Vehicle Accident - Level 1 $618.00 No Change $618.00 11 Motor Vehicle Accident - Level 2 $705.00 No Change $705.00 12 Motor Vehicle Accident - Extrication $1,859.00 No Change $1,859.00 13 Vehicle Fire $860.00 No Change $860.00
14 Aircraft Landing Zone $567.00 No Change $567.00
15 Hazardous Materials - Basic Response $999.00 No Change $999.00 16 Hazardous Materials - Intermediate Response $3,566.00 No Change $3,566.00 17 Pipeline Incident $400.00 No Change $400.00
18 Illegal and Negligent Fire (per hour, per engine) $568.00 No Change $568.00 19 Chief Officer Response (per hour) $356.00 No Change $356.00 20 Additional on-scene time for all incidents (per hour, per engine) $568.00 No Change $568.00
FIRE DEPARTMENT
318
Circulation System
Impact Fees
FY 25/26
Circulation System
Impact Fees
FY 26/27
Fire Capital Facilities
Mitigation Fees
FY 25/26
Fire Capital Facilities
Mitigation Fees
FY 26/27
General City Facilities
Mitigation Fees
FY 25/26
General City Facilities
Mitigation Fees
FY 26/27
Within Existing City Limits
Single Family Residential $914.87 $920.55 $2,798.50 $2,815.85 $5,400.56 $5,434.04 Multi - Family Residential $612.91 $616.71 $2,266.42 $2,280.47 $4,371.19 $4,398.29 Mixed Use/Commercial $2,542.56 $2,558.33 $738.63 $743.21 $725.16 $729.66 Industrial/Manufacturing $758.84 $763.54 $406.36 $408.88 $398.50 $400.97 Future Growth Area
Single Family Residential $16,752.85 $16,856.72 $1,375.12 $1,383.64 $5,400.56 $5,434.04 Multi - Family Residential $11,224.32 $11,293.91 $1,112.44 $1,119.34 $4,371.19 $4,398.29 Mixed Use/Commercial $46,571.00 $46,859.74 $361.46 $363.70 $725.16 $729.66 Industrial/Manufacturing $13,904.96 $13,991.17 $198.69 $199.92 $398.50 $400.97 Industrial Business Park
Industrial/Manufacturing $4,072.59 $4,097.84 $406.37 $408.88 $398.51 $400.98 Note: Adjusted based on ENR
Construction Cost Index Increase of
0.62%
IMPACT MITIGATION FEES
319
Within Existing City Limits
Single Family Residential
Multi - Family Residential
Mixed Use/Commercial
Industrial/Manufacturing
Future Growth Area
Single Family Residential
Multi - Family Residential
Mixed Use/Commercial
Industrial/Manufacturing
Industrial Business Park
Industrial/Manufacturing
Note: Adjusted based on ENR
Construction Cost Index Increase of
0.62%
Parkland and Park Facilities Mitigation
Fees (Non - Subdivisions)
FY 25/26
Parkland and Park Facilities Mitigation
Fees (Non - Subdivisions)
FY 26/27
Parkland and Park Facilities
Mitigation Fees (Subdivisions)
FY 25/26
Parkland and Park Facilities
Mitigation Fees (Subdivisions)
FY 26/27
$10,300.47 $10,364.33 $11,012.16 $11,080.44
$8,339.38 $8,391.09 $8,915.25 $8,970.52
N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A
$10,300.47 $10,364.33 $11,012.16 $11,080.44
$8,339.38 $8,391.08 $8,915.25 $8,970.52
N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A
IMPACT MITIGATION FEES (continued)
320
Within Existing City Limits
Single Family Residential
Multi - Family Residential
Mixed Use/Commercial
Industrial/Manufacturing
Future Growth Area
Single Family Residential
Multi - Family Residential
Mixed Use/Commercial
Industrial/Manufacturing
Industrial Business Park
Industrial/Manufacturing
Note: Adjusted based on ENR
Construction Cost Index Increase of
0.62%
Police Capital Facilities
Mitigation Fees
FY 25/26
Police Capital Facilities
Mitigation Fees
FY 26/27
Sanitary Sewer Facilities
Mitigation Fees
FY 25/26
Sanitary Sewer Facilities
Mitigation Fees
FY 26/27
Water Facilities
Mitigation Fees
FY 25/26
Water Facilities
Mitigation Fees
FY 26/27
$327.78 $329.82 $7,656.87 $7,704.35 $14,530.21 $14,620.30 $264.92 $266.56 $6,200.93 $6,239.38 $11,769.88 $11,842.85 $43.77 $44.04 $4,517.12 $4,545.12 $6,683.63 $6,725.07
$23.57 $23.72 $5,052.57 $5,083.90 $3,341.81 $3,362.53
$1,067.54 $1,074.16 $11,623.95 $11,696.02 $2,697.47 $2,714.20 $864.36 $869.72 $9,414.78 $9,473.15 $2,184.47 $2,198.01 $143.69 $144.58 $6,858.75 $6,901.27 $1,241.53 $1,249.23 $78.58 $79.07 $7,671.47 $7,719.03 $620.77 $624.62
$23.57 $23.72 $5,052.57 $5,083.90 $3,341.81 $3,362.53
IMPACT MITIGATION FEES (continued)
321
DESCRIPTION OF FEES FY 2025/26 FEE REVISION FY 2026/27 FEE NOTES Fee based upon total number of permitted occupancy $200 + $27 per occupant No Change $200 + $27 per occupant State HCD Rate, HCD 204 (rev.11/13) 1 05 - 10 Employees $135.00 No Change $135.00
2 11 - 25 Employees $250.00 No Change $250.00
3 26 - 50 Employees $350.00 No Change $350.00
4 51 - 100 Employees $500.00 No Change $500.00
5 101(+) Employees $800.00 No Change $800.00
6 Amendment to Permit $10.00 No Change $10.00
# DESCRIPTION OF FEES FY 2025/26 FEE REVISION FY 2026/27 FEE NOTES Administrative Fee Actual Cost, plus 10% No Change Actual Cost, plus 10% Amendments to Planning Documents
1 General Plan Amendment, Sphere of Influence
Amendment, Zoning Amendment and Annexation⁷
$5,000 deposit - Actual Costs, plus 10%
admin fee No Change $5,000 deposit - Actual Costs, plus 10% admin fee Copies of Documents
2 General Plan (Printed copy with color diagrams (8-1/2x11) General Plan Elements (Black and White - Per Page) Actual Costs plus 20% No Change Actual Costs plus 20% 3 All Planning Documents - per page $1.00/$0.15 No Change $1.00/$0.15 $1.00 for the first page, then $0.15 per page thereafter 4 Land Use Diagram or Zoning Map Actual Costs plus 20% No Change Actual Costs plus 20% 5 Pre-designed Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Plans $408.00 No Change $408.00 Document Filing (AB 3158 - Department of Fish & Game)
6 County Document Handling Fee Actual Cost No Change Actual Cost This fee is collected at the County Recorder's Office once a project has been approved. Should be filed within 5 days of decision.
Environmental Review / CEQA & NEPA
7 Initial Study/Environmental Impact Report Preparation (CEQA)⁷
$20,000 deposit - (CEQA) - All actual costs
to be recovered, plus 10% admin fee No Change $20,000 deposit - (CEQA) - All actual costs to be recovered, plus 10% admin fee Costs include the preparation of environmental review
documents, inclusive of staff, Consultant costs and City administration time. Projects may be subject to an RFP process and competitive bids. Choice of contractor remains with the City for both scope and price.
8 Notice of Exemption Filing Fee Actual Cost No Change Actual Cost This fee is collected at the County Recorder's Office once a project has been approved. Should be filed within 5 days of decision.
9 Negative Declaration Fee to be paid out of CEQA Deposit No Change Fee to be paid out of CEQA Deposit Effective January 1, 2025 Negative Declaration filing fee is $2,968.75. (Subject to Department of Fish and Wildlife Service Revision)
10 Environmental Impact Report Fee to be paid out of CEQA Deposit No Change Fee to be paid out of CEQA Deposit Effective January 1, 2025, Environmental Impact Report filing fee is $4,123.50 (Subject to Department of Fish and Wildlife Service Revision)
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
LABOR CAMP; ANNUAL PERMIT TO OPERATE
322
# DESCRIPTION OF FEES FY 2025/26 FEE REVISION FY 2026/27 FEE NOTES Four Lots or Less
11 Tentative Parcel Map⁷
$7,500 deposit -
All actual costs to be recovered, plus 10%
admin fee
No Change
$7,500 deposit -
All actual costs to be recovered, plus 10%
admin fee
Five Lots or More
12 Tentative Tract Map⁷
$10,000 deposit -
All actual costs to be recovered, plus 10%
admin fee
No Change
$10,000 deposit -
All actual costs to be recovered, plus 10%
admin fee
13 Extend Tentative Map Expiration ⁷
$5,000 deposit -
All actual costs to be recovered, plus 10%
admin fee
No Change
$5,000 deposit -
All actual costs to be recovered, plus 10%
admin fee
14 Final Map review ⁷
$5,000 deposit -
All actual costs to be recovered, plus 10%
admin fee
No Change
$5,000 deposit -
All actual costs to be recovered, plus 10%
admin fee
Permits and Licenses
15 Conditional Use or Site Plan Permit and Amendments⁷
Minor: $1,200 deposit plus actual cost and
10% admin fee; Major: $5,000 deposit plus
actual cost and 10% admin fee
No Change
Minor: $1,200 deposit plus actual cost and
10% admin fee; Major: $5,000 deposit plus
actual cost and 10% admin fee
16 Variance Or Exception Exception Deposit = $1,200;
Variance Deposit= $5,000 No Change Exception Deposit = $1,200; Variance Deposit= $5,000 17 Density Bonus⁷ $5,000 deposit- Actual Costs to be recovered , plus 10% admin fee No Change $5,000 deposit- Actual Costs to be recovered , plus 10% admin fee 18 Arcade Conditional Use Permit Renewal (Annual) $82.00 No Change $82.00 Fixed Annual Fee 19 Cottage Food Permit $210.00 No Change $210.00
20 Home Occupation Permit $125.00 No Change $125.00
21 Location License for Game Machines (Annual) $33.00 No Change $33.00 22 Sign Permit (per sign) $176.00 No Change $176.00
23 Comprehensive Sign Permit⁷ $1,200 deposit- Actual Costs to be recovered, plus 10% admin fee No Change $1,200 deposit- Actual Costs to be recovered, plus 10% admin fee 24 Temporary Signs & Banners $45.00 No Change $45.00
25 Site Plan Permit Renewal $89.00 No Change $89.00
26 Temporary Use of Land Permit $125.00 No Change $125.00 Property Configurations and Certifications
27 Lot Line Adjustment⁷ $1,200 deposit- Actual Costs to be recovered , plus 10% admin fee No Change $1,200 deposit- Actual Costs to be recovered , plus 10% admin fee 28 Lot Merger⁷ $1,200 deposit- Actual Costs to be recovered , plus 10% admin fee No Change $1,200 deposit- Actual Costs to be recovered , plus 10% admin fee 29 Certificate of Compliance/Status of Parcel Legality $2,000 deposit No Change $2,000 deposit Actual Costs to be recovered.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT (continued)
323
# DESCRIPTION OF FEES FY 2025/26 FEE REVISION FY 2026/27 FEE NOTES Other Fees
30 Appeal Fee $64.00 No Change $64.00
31 Registration of Abandoned Residential Property (annual fee) $107.00 No Change $107.00
32 Pre-application/Development Review Meeting
(4 hour minimum deposit) $500 deposit No Change $500 deposit Actual costs to be recovered. If a formal Development
Application is submitted to the City of Gonzales within 6 months of a pre-application review meeting, staff will credit the remaining deposit towards the formal project submittal. 33 Condition Compliance and Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program $5,000 deposit No Change $5,000 deposit Actual Costs to be recovered. 34 Reinspection Fee $62.50 No Change $62.50
35 Development Agreement $5,000 deposit- Actual Costs to be recovered No Change $5,000 deposit- Actual Costs to be recovered ⁷ Where Actual Costs are recovered, applicant shall deposit amount stated. Total charges are defined as all expenses incurred in connection with the processing of the specific Project by the City. Expenses include, but are not limited to, all Planning, Engineering, Legal, and Consultation Fees, as well as other Similar Charges. Hourly Staff Costs will be calculated in accordance with Hourly Rates for City Staff & Consultants. All expenses and staff costs are subject to a 10% administrative fee.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT (continued)
324
FY 2025/26 FEE REVISION FY 2026/27 FEE NOTES
1 Alarm Response (After one Per Month) $50.00 No Change $50.00 Per 4.08.100 GMC 2 Alcohol Permit Processing $11.00 No Change $11.00
3 Background Letters $33.00 No Change $33.00
4 Card Dealer Permit $63.00 No Change $63.00
5 Citation Sign-Off $16.00 No Change $16.00
6 Police Reports (per page) $1.00 No Change $1.00
7 Pool Table Permit $33.00 No Change $33.00
8 Repossessed Vehicle Release Letter $15.00 No Change $15.00 9 Taxicab License (Annual/Per Vehicle) $33.00 No Change $33.00 10 Vehicle I.D. Verification $30.00 No Change $30.00
11 Vehicle Release From Impound $109.00 No Change $109.00 12 Verification of Loss $20.00 No Change $20.00
13 Annual Renewal $8.00 No Change $8.00
14 Transfer $2.50 No Change $2.50
15 Annual Renewal $12.00 No Change $12.00
16 Initial Issue $63.00 No Change $63.00
17 Annual Renewal $126.00 No Change $126.00
18 Each Event $33.00 No Change $33.00
19 Hunting Tag Verification $22.00 No Change $22.00
20 Standard Fee $30.00 + cost No Change $30.00 + cost
21 Alta Mall - Annual/Per Vehicle $33.00 No Change $33.00 22 C Street - Biennial/Per Vehicle $64.00 No Change $64.00 every two years Fingerprinting
Parking Permit
Bingo License
Dance Hall Permit
POLICE DEPARTMENT
DESCRIPTION OF FEES
Administration
Bicycle License
325
DESCRIPTION OF FEES FY 2025/26 FEE REVISION FY 2026/27 FEE NOTES 23 Initial Fee $126.00 No Change $126.00
24 Annual Renewal $72.00 No Change $72.00
25 Alcohol or Drug Related Vehicle Accident Response per hr. $205.00 No Change $205.00 26 Recovery of Public Safety Service Costs/Response to Hazardous Substance Spills, Refuse, Dumping, Willfully or Negligently Setting Fires (Per hour, plus Materials and Direct Costs)
$205.00 No Change $205.00
27 Annual Fee $30.00 No Change $30.00
28 Annual fee If Animal is Spayed or Neutered
(Initial Issue may be pro-rated by Month) $15.00 No Change $15.00 29 Cat (Per Day) $7.00 No Change $7.00
30 Dog (Per Day) $11.00 No Change $11.00
31 Initial Issue $39.00 No Change $39.00
32 Annual Renewal $26.00 No Change $26.00
33 Appeal of Revocation $20.00 No Change $20.00
34 Animal Impounding $27.00 No Change $27.00
35 Redemption of Impounded Animal $11.00 No Change $11.00 36 Vaccination Fee $26.00 No Change $26.00
Peddler's License
Recovery of Public Safety Service Costs - Police
Livestock, Domestic Fowl, Wild Animal or Bee Permit
Other Fees
ANIMAL CONTROL
Animal License
Care and Feeding of Animals
POLICE DEPARTMENT (continued)
326
FY 2025/26 FEE REVISION FY 2026/27 FEE NOTES
Encroachment Permit
Minor $142.85 $3.57 $146.42 Adjustments Based on 2.5% Consumer Price Index Increase Major (per day) $142.85 $3.57 $146.42 Adjustments Based on 2.5% Consumer Price Index Increase Inspection, Second and Subsequent (each) $142.85 $3.57 $146.42 Adjustments Based on 2.5% Consumer Price Index Increase Hazardous Material Registration
Initial Permit $107.42 $2.69 $110.11 Adjustments Based on 2.5% Consumer Price Index Increase Annual Renewal $49.83 $1.25 $51.08 Adjustments Based on 2.5% Consumer Price Index Increase Improvement Plans - Plan Check Actual Cost plus 10% No Change Actual Cost plus 10% Industrial Sewer Discharge
Permit Actual Cost plus 10% No Change Actual Cost plus 10% Analysis Actual Cost plus 10% No Change Actual Cost plus 10% Street Tree Removal $200.00 No Change $200.00 Refundable if tree is replaced $404.75 $10.12 $414.87 Adjustments Based on 2.5% Consumer Price Index Increase
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Recovery of Public Safety Service Costs for Hazardous
Spills, Illegal Refuse or Dumping (per hour, plus
Materials and Direct Costs)
DESCRIPTION OF FEES
327
Description Resident Non - Resident¹ REVISION Resident Non - Resident¹ Junior Lifeguard As per Program Actual Cost As per Program Actual Cost, plus 25% No Change As per Program Actual Cost As per Program Actual Cost,plus 25% Private Pool Party - 1-50 people 4 hrs. $475.00 $593.75 No Change $475.00 $593.75 Private Pool Party - 51-75 people 4 hrs. $600.00 $750.00 No Change $600.00 $750.00 Barbeque Pit (per event) $30.00 $30.00 No Change $30.00 $30.00 Youth (ages 4 - 17) $3.00 $3.75 No Change $3.00 $3.75
Adults (ages 18+) $5.00 $6.25 No Change $5.00 $6.25
Other Program Activities (per session) As per Activity Costs As per Program Actual Cost, plus 25% No Change As per Activity Costs As per Program Actual Cost,plus 25% Special Events As per Activity Costs As per Program Actual Cost, plus 25% No Change As per Activity Costs As per Program Actual Cost,plus 25% Swimming Lessons As per Activity Costs As per Program Actual Cost, plus 25% No Change As per Activity Costs As per Program Actual Cost,plus 25% Youth (8-17) $75.00 $93.75 No Change $75.00 $93.75
Adult (18+) $100.00 $125.00 No Change $100.00 $125.00
Fitness (14+) $75.00 $93.75 Revised $85.00 $106.25
Family Pass (Family of 4) $240
(Each additional person $40)
$300
(Each additional person $50) Revised $250
(Each additional person is $40)
$312.50
(Each additional person $50)
¹ NOTE : A 25% Non-resident surcharge is applied to all passes and programs.
Description Resident Non - Resident REVISION Resident Non - Resident Adult Recreational Programs and Activities Based Upon Actual Costs Based Upon Actual Costs, plus 25% No Change Based Upon Actual Costs Based Upon Actual Costs, plus 25% Senior Special Interest Classes As per Activity Costs As per Program Actual Cost, plus 25% No Change As per Activity Costs As per Program Actual Cost,plus 25% Youth Special Interest Classes As per Activity Costs As per Program Actual Cost, plus 25% No Change As per Activity Costs As per Program Actual Cost,plus 25% Youth Sports As per Activity Costs As per Program Actual Cost, plus 25% No Change As per Activity Costs As per Program Actual Cost,plus 25% Youth Camps and Programs¹ As per Activity Costs As per Program Actual Cost, plus 25% No Change As per Activity Costs As per Program Actual Cost,plus 25% Youth Recreational Programs- Other As per Activity Costs As per Program Actual Cost, plus 25% No Change As per Activity Costs As per Program Actual Cost,plus 25% Youth After-School Programs¹ As per Activity Costs As per Program Actual Cost, plus 25% No Change As per Activity Costs As per Program Actual Cost,plus 25%
RECREATION - POOL
Gonzales Community Pool is not available for commercial use.
RECREATION - PROGRAMS
Swim Pass (Seasonal)
Public Open Swimming
Additional fees for pool parties only:
Pool Party
FY 2025/26 FEE FY 2026/27 FEE
Programs
¹Employees receive a 20% discount for each child. For families with two or more children, an additional $15 is deducted per child, followed by a 20% discount on the remaining total.
FY 2025/26 FEE FY 2026/27 FEE
328
Resident Non - Resident Resident Non - Resident Resident Non - Resident 1 Key Deposit (Refundable) $100.00 $125.00 $100.00 $125.00 $200.00 $250.00 2 Reservation Fee (per hour) $20.00 $25.00 $20.00 $25.00 $50.00 $62.50 3 Non-Profit (Regular Recurring Use) - Annual Fee
(Monday thru Thursday Only) $100.00 $125.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A Description of Fees
1 Non- Profit (Community)
2 Non - Profit (Outside of City)
3 For Profit
Amount
4 Application Fee $25.00
5 Repair of facility if damaged Actual Costs
Amount
6 Cleaning Fee $70.00
7 Heating and / or AC Up to 4 hrs = $30.00
Up to 8 hrs = $60.00
8 Hourly Rate (to open & close event) $25.00
9 Lights $5/hour
10 Use of Bleachers $35.00
Conditions:
1) Must be cleaned or a $200.00 security deposit will be required 2) Must be a local non-profit group that directly serves Gonzales Residents 3) Subject to authentication of non-profit status and proof of service to Gonzales Residents 4) Subject to booking availability
5) Events occurring Friday thru Sunday are subject to non-profit one time use fees Note: A 25% Surcharge is applied to all Class II & III Fees for Non-Resident Facilities Usage. The City reserves the right to require a cleaning deposit on any facility reservation. Certificate shall name the City of Gonzales as additional insured in the amount of $1,000,000.00. Assessment District-subsidized facilities are exempt from general usage. $400 + Direct Costs
$200 + Direct Costs
$200 + Direct Costs $350 + Direct Costs
$350 + Direct Costs
Weekday $50 / Weekend $100 + Direct Costs $550 + Direct Costs Weekday $25 / Weekend $50 + Direct Costs
Weekday $25 / Weekend $50 + Direct Costs
FAIRVIEW GYM
One Day Reservation Fees Monthly Reservation Fees
(Not exceed 3 days/week)
RECREATION - FACILITY RENTALS
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Class I: Gonzales Non-profit, Community &
Youth Organizations
Class II: Private Use by
Residents/Groups/Special Parties Class III: Commercial
Description of Fees
Direct Costs
Additional Fees
Seasonal Reservation Fees
(Up to 3 months)
329
Description of Fees
1 Conference Room
Maker's Space
(Does not include the Teen Lounge)
3 Amphitheatre
Amount
4 Key Deposit (Refundable) $100.00
5 Repair of facility if damaged Actual Costs
6 Cleaning Fee $70 or actual costs
Additional Fees
Starting at $800
$250/month or $25 per Day
Starting at $600
$180/month or $15 per Day
2 Starting at $600 Starting at $800
NEW FEES: COMMUNITY CENTER
RECREATION - FACILITY RENTALS (continued)
Non - Profit For Profit
330
Resident Non - Resident Resident Non - Resident Resident Non - Resident Field (1 Day) $25.00 $31.25 $20.00 $25.00 $50.00 $62.50 Field (Monthly)
(Up to 3 months) $65.00 $81.25 $80.00 $100.00 $100.00 $125.00 Park (Per Use)
(Picnic Areas and Small BBQ Pits included) $25.00 $31.25 $25.00 $31.25 $100.00 $125.00 Park Open Spaces No Charge No Charge No Charge No Charge $150.00 $187.50 Tournament $100.00 $125.00 $125.00 $156.25 $150.00 $187.50 Volleyball Courts N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Special Event Application Fee
Vosti Restroom
Goal Posts/Batting Cages
Field # 1 Softball / Multipurpose
Field # 2 Little League Field
Key Deposit (Refundable)
Large BBQ Pits (not to include key deposit)
Power Outlets at all City Parks
Porta - A- Potty
Vosti
Porta - A- Potty
Vosti
For all classes
$75.00
$30.00
$30.00 per day
Restrooms (1 day OR Tournament)
Restrooms (monthly)
For all classes
RECREATION - PARKS
Description of Fees Class I: Gonzales Non-profit, Community & Youth Organizations
Class II: Private Use by
Residents/Groups/Special Parties Class III: Commercial
MISC Fees
NOTES
$50.00
$50.00
Security Deposits - Outdoor Facilities
Reservations
$50.00
$25.00
$150.00
$10 per hour
$100.00
Centennial Park Ballfield Lights Cost
NOTES
Description of Fees
Description of Fees FY 2026/27 Fees
$50.00
$10 per hour
Reservation Add - Ons
City-issued Insurance Policy for Special Events Based Upon Type of Event & Number of Attendees
FY 2026/27 Fees
331
Batting Cages (per day)
> 1 Set
> 2 Sets
Public Works Field Personnel Regular Rate
Public Works Field Personnel Overtime Rate
Soccer Goals (per season)
See Hourly Rate for City Staff
See Hourly Rate for City Staff
Staff Fees
$50.00
$25.00
$25.00
Sport Equipment Rentals
Description of Fees FY 2026/27 Fees NOTES
RECREATION - PARKS (continued)
332
FY 2025/26 FEE REVISION FY 2026/27 FEE NOTES
1-32 Gal Cart/Week $35.83 Revised $37.05 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 1-48 Gal Cart/Week $41.99 Revised $43.42 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 1-64 Gal Cart/Week $64.25 Revised $66.46 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 1-96 Gal Cart/Week $86.65 Revised $89.68 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Call Back/Trip $12.47 Revised $12.94 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Over Loaded Can $12.47 Revised $12.94 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Extra Can or Bag Pick-up $27.33 Revised $28.34 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Cart Replacement $50.03 Revised $51.90 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Cart Cleaning $29.70 Revised $30.80 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Recycle Bin $17.80 Revised $18.44 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Yard Waste $24.07 Revised $24.94 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 1-48 Gal Cart/Week $37.98 Revised $39.28 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 1-64 Gal Cart/Week $59.51 Revised $61.56 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 1-96 Gal Cart/Week (yard waste) ³ $81.20 Revised $84.04 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees One Pick-up Per Week $248.83 Revised $257.63 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Two Pick-ups Per Week $473.16 Revised $490.10 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Three Pick-ups Per Week $682.74 Revised $707.31 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Four Pick-ups Per Week $892.34 Revised $924.52 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Extra Pick-up $60.92 Revised $63.14 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees One Pickup Per Week
Residential Rates
Commercial or Multiple Family Units² ³
One Pickup Per Week
UTILITIES - SOLID WASTE SERVICES (MONTHLY) ¹
Additional Charges
DESCRIPTION OF FEES
1 Cubic Yard Container⁵
Contamination Charges
333
DESCRIPTION OF FEES FY 2025/26 FEE REVISION FY 2026/27 FEE NOTES One Pick-up Per Week $395.56 Revised $409.61 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Two Pick-ups Per Week $761.32 Revised $788.59 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Three Pick-ups Per Week $1,105.62 Revised $1,145.32 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Four Pick-ups Per Week $1,450.00 Revised $1,502.12 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Extra Pick-up $97.03 Revised $100.55 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees One Pick-up Per Week $569.27 Revised $589.60 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Two Pick-ups Per Week $1,098.82 Revised $1,138.27 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Three Pick-ups Per Week $1,598.82 Revised $1,656.29 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Four Pick-ups Per Week $2,098.74 Revised $2,174.20 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Extra Pick-up $139.76 Revised $144.81 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees One Pick-up Per Week $739.80 Revised $766.28 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Two Pick-ups Per Week $1,429.89 Revised $1,481.27 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Three Pick-ups Per Week $2,086.38 Revised $2,161.39 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Four Pick-ups Per Week $2,742.94 Revised $2,841.61 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Extra Pick-up $182.48 Revised $189.09 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees One Pick-up Per Week $1,043.49 Revised $1,081.19
Two Pick-ups Per Week $2,026.62 Revised $2,099.40 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Three Pick-ups Per Week $2,957.23 Revised $3,063.47 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Four Pick-ups Per Week $3,887.77 Revised $4,027.46 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Extra Pick-up $243.54 Revised $252.34 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 3 Cubic Yard Container⁵
4 Cubic Yard Container⁵
6 Cubic Yard Container
UTILITIES - SOLID WASTE SERVICES continued
2 Cubic Yard Container⁵
334
DESCRIPTION OF FEES FY 2025/26 FEE REVISION FY 2026/27 FEE NOTES Long Walk Service⁴ $31.75 Revised $32.94 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Enclosure or Key/Lock Charge⁵ $25.79 Revised $26.75 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Call Back per Trip $12.47 Revised $12.94 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Call Back per trip (Bin Service) $37.49 Revised $38.89 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Extra Can or Bag Pick-up $27.33 Revised $28.34 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 96 Gal. Weekly Yard Waste (each) $34.06 Revised $35.32 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 32 Gallon Food Scrap Cart Service $29.70 Revised $30.73 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 64 Gallon Food Scrap Cart Service $41.73 Revised $43.14 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 20 CY Compactor Call TCDR No Changes Call TCDR Tri-Cities collection fee only 30 CY Compactor Call TCDR No Changes Call TCDR Tri-Cities collection fee only 40 CY Compactor Call TCDR No Changes Call TCDR Tri-Cities collection fee only 64 Gallon Cart (each) $17.80 Revised $18.44 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 96 Gallon Cart (each) $24.07 Revised $24.94 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 200 Gallon Barrel (each) $43.80 Revised $45.38 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 350 Gallon Barrel (each) $76.55 Revised $79.32 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 450 Gallon Barrel (each) $98.54 Revised $102.10 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 1 Cubic Yard Container (each) $69.89 Revised $72.44 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 2 Cubic Yard Container (each) $110.07 Revised $114.07 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 3 Cubic Yard Container (each) $158.74 Revised $164.51 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 4 Cubic Yard Container (each) $206.47 Revised $213.97 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 6 Cubic Yard Container (each) $299.36 Revised $310.24 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Additional Charges
Commercial Organic Cart Service
Compactor Service¹
Contamination Charges (Based on Container size)
UTILITIES - SOLID WASTE SERVICES continued
335
DESCRIPTION OF FEES FY 2025/26 FEE REVISION FY 2026/27 FEE NOTES 20 CY Container CALL TCDR No Changes CALL TCDR Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 30 CY Container CALL TCDR No Changes CALL TCDR Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees 40 CY Container CALL TCDR No Changes CALL TCDR Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Extra Day $13.85 Revised $14.36 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Call/Move Charge/Call Back $69.24 Revised $71.82 Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees Saturday Surcharge (* Per Ton and Per Pu CALL TCDR No Changes CALL TCDR Based upon Tri-Cities Contract & SVSWA Fees ¹ Service billed to customer directly by Tri-Cities Disposal and Recycling, Customer is billed the actual disposal fee plus franchise fees. ² “Multiple Dwelling” means livings units of two or more. ³ Multiple Dwellings that request Franchise Yard Waste service will be billed at the Residential Rate ⁴ For Distance greater 15' monthly additional for each 25' ⁵ Enclosure service included for 1-4cy bins
Drop Box/Roll Off Service
UTILITIES - SOLID WASTE SERVICES continued
336
Meter Size FY 2024/25
Effective 1/1/25
FY 2025/26
Effective 1/1/26
FY 2026/27
Effective 1/1/27
FY 2027/28
Effective 1/1/28
5/8" $24.68 $26.40 $28.25 $30.22
1" $24.68 $26.40 $28.25 $30.22
1 1/2" $49.36 $52.80 $56.50 $60.44
2" $78.98 $84.48 $90.40 $96.70
2 1/2" $118.46 $126.72 $135.60 $145.06
2 1/2" Fire Flow Meter $78.98 $84.48 $90.40 $96.70
3" $157.95 $168.96 $180.80 $193.41
3" Fire Flow Meter $78.98 $84.48 $90.40 $96.70
4" $246.80 $264.00 $282.50 $302.20
4" Fire Flow Meter $78.98 $84.48 $90.40 $96.70
6" $493.60 $528.00 $565.00 $604.40
6" Fire Flow Meter $78.98 $84.48 $90.40 $96.70
Note: Fees based off of Resolution No. 2023-67
FY 2024/25
Effective 1/1/25
FY 2025/26
Effective 1/1/26
FY 2026/27
Effective 1/1/27
FY 2027/28
Effective 1/1/28
Residential $2.58 $2.76 $2.95 $3.16
Industrial $2.58 $2.76 $2.95 $3.16
Note #2: Fees based off of Resolution No. 2023-67
FY 2024/25
Effective 1/1/25
FY 2025/26
Effective 1/1/26
FY 2026/27
Effective 1/1/27
FY 2027/28
Effective 1/1/28
10% Water Cutback $2.79 $2.98 $3.19 $3.42
25% Water Cutback $3.21 $3.43 $3.67 $3.93
40% Water Cutback $3.83 $4.10 $4.39 $4.69
Note #2: Fees based off of Resolution No. 2023-67
UTILITIES - WATER SERVICES
Base Rates
Note: One unit = 100 Cubic Feet (ccf) = 748 gallons
Note #1: One unit = 100 Cubic Feet (ccf) = 748 gallons
DESCRIPTION OF FEES
Consumption Fees
Drought Consumption Fees
337
FY 2025/26 FEE REVISION FY 2026/27 FEE NOTES
Connect/Disconnect Fees
1 Water Service Connect/Transfer Fee $25.00 No Change $25.00 2 Water Service Reconnection Fee
During normal business hours 8:00am-3:30 pm $50.00 No Change $50.00 3 After Hours Reconnection Water Service
(Fee applies to customers that need assistance after normal work hours or holidays)
$100.00 No Change $100.00
Deposits
4 Residential $200.00 No Change $200.00
5 Commercial $400.00 No Change $400.00
6 Industrial $1,000.00 No Change $1,000.00
Fire Hydrant (Non-Potable) Water Service Fees
7 Administrative Fee $115.65 No Change $115.65
8 Meter Deposit $1,459.70 No Change $1,459.70
9 Consumption (Per Unit) See table No Change See table Per Resolution No. 2023-67 10 Meter Installation/Removal $115.65 No Change $115.65 11 Minimum Usage Fee $108.34 No Change $108.34
Meter Set Fees
12 Water Meter Set - 3/4" to 1" $127.90 $3.20 $131.10 Adjustments Based on 2.5% Consumer Price Index Increase 13 Water Meter Set - 1-1/2" to 2" $186.04 $4.65 $190.69 Adjustments Based on 2.5% Consumer Price Index Increase 14 Water Meter Set - 2-1/2" to 3" $252.48 $6.31 $258.80 Adjustments Based on 2.5% Consumer Price Index Increase New Water Service
15 Water Connection: Plan Check and Permit Review Actual Cost, plus 20% No Change Actual Cost, plus 20% 16 Box & lid Actual Cost, plus 30% No Change Actual Cost, plus 30% Customer to pay labor & installation costs directly to City's contractor 17 Water Meter - 4" Actual Cost, plus 30% No Change Actual Cost, plus 30% Customer to pay labor & installation costs directly to City's contractor 18 Water Meter - 5/8" x 3/4" Actual Cost, plus 30% No Change Actual Cost, plus 30% Customer to pay labor & installation costs directly to City's contractor 19 Water Meter - 1" (Regular Meter) Actual Cost, plus 30% No Change Actual Cost, plus 30% Customer to pay labor & installation costs directly to City's contractor 20 Water Meter - 1" (Trace Meter) Actual Cost, plus 30% No Change Actual Cost, plus 30% Customer to pay labor & installation costs directly to City's contractor 21 Water Meter - 1-1/2" Actual Cost, plus 30% No Change Actual Cost, plus 30% Customer to pay labor & installation costs directly to City's contractor 22 Water Meter - 2" Actual Cost, plus 30% No Change Actual Cost, plus 30% Customer to pay labor & installation costs directly to City's contractor 23 Combined Domestic and Fire Service Actual Cost, plus 30% No Change Actual Cost, plus 30% Customer to pay labor & installation costs directly to City's contractor Other Fees
24 Water Meter Repair Actual Cost for
Labor & Materials No Change Actual Cost for Labor & Materials 25 Water Meter Testing Actual Cost, plus 20% No Change Actual Cost, plus 20% 26 Water Revenue Franchise Transfer 5% of Gross Receipts No Change 5% of Gross Receipts 27 Abuse, Fraud, Damage or Loss to the City Water
System Actual Cost, plus 30% No Change Actual Cost, plus 30% 28 Late Fee 10% of Utility Bill No Change 10% of Utility Bill 29 Water Meter Re-Read $35.00 No Change $35.00 Customer requests water meter to be re-read outside of normal meter reads. Fee is waived if there's a City leak.
UTILITIES - WATER SERVICES (continued)
DESCRIPTION OF FEES
338
FY 2025/26
Effective 1/1/26
FY 2026/27
Effective 1/1/27
FY 2027/28
Effective 1/1/28 Notes
$55.92 $59.28 $62.84 Rates are based on Resolution
No. 2023-67
$15.22 $16.13 $17.10 Rates are based on Resolution
No. 2023-67
$15.22 $16.13 $17.10 Rates are based on Resolution
No. 2023-67
$1.49 $1.58 $1.67 Rates are based on Resolution
No. 2023-67
¹ Schools are billed annually rather than monthly based on reported average daily attendance (ADA) FY 2025/26
Effective 1/1/26
FY 2026/27
Effective 1/1/27
FY 2027/28
Effective 1/1/28 Notes
$4.87 $5.16 $5.47 Rates are based on Resolution
No. 2023-67
²This fee is in addition to the Base Rate
Other Fees
FY 2025/26
FEE REVISION FY 2025/26 FEE Notes
1 $160.57 $4.01 $164.59 Adjustments Based on 2.5%
Consumer Price Index Increase
2 5% No Change 5%
3 10% of balance No Change 10% of balance
Base Rates
WASTE WATER
Schools¹
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
DESCRIPTION OF
FEES
$1.24
Sewer Connection Inspection
Utility Billing Penalties
Sewer Revenue Franchise Transfer
(Gross Receipts)
FY 2024/25
Effective 1/1/25
$12.68
$12.68
$46.60
DESCRIPTION OF FEES
Commercial/Industrial
ONLY² $4.06
FY 2024/25
Effective 1/1/25
DESCRIPTION OF
FEES
Volume Rate ($/ccf)
339
State of California Office of the Director- Research Unit Department of Industrial Relations P.O. Box 420603, San Francisco, California 94142 http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX – CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, San Diego-Carlsbad, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, United States City Average, 2025-2026 All Items
1982 - 1984 = 100
All Urban Consumers, percentage (%) change from previous year Year Month Californiaa Los Angeles
Long Beach
Anaheimb
San
Francisco
Oakland
Haywardb
San Diego
Carlsbadb
Riverside
San
Bernardino
Ontariob
U.S. City
Averageb
2025 January 3.3% 3.8% 2.9% 3.0%
2025 February 3.1% 3.1% 2.7% 2.8%
2025 March 3.0% 3.8% 2.5% 2.4%
2025 April 2.7% 3.0% 1.3% 2.3%
2025 May 3.0% 3.8% 2.6% 2.4%
2025 June 3.0% 3.2% 1.5% 2.7%
2025 July 3.2% 4.0% 3.5% 2.7%
2025 August 3.3% 3.3% 2.5% 2.9%
2025 September 3.5% 3.9% 3.6% 3.0%
2025 October – c – c – c – c
2025 November 3.6% 4.0% 4.5% 2.7%
2025 December 3.2% 3.0% 3.0% 2.7%
2025 Annual Average 3.1% 3.2% 2.2% 3.8% 3.3% 2.6%
2026 January 3.0% 2.6% 3.2% 2.4%
2026 February 2.9% 2.9% 2.5% 2.4%
2026 March
2026 April
2026 May
2026 June
2026 July
2026 August
2026 September
2026 October
2026 November
2026 December
2026 Annual Average
Date of last update: 4/13/2026
a Weighted average of the consumer price indexes for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, San DiegoCarlsbad, and Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario. A conversion factor has been included for comparability of 2018 data with 2017 and prior years. Computed by the Department of Industrial Relations, Office of the Director - Research Unit from indexes issued by the U.S.
Department of Labor.
b Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Beginning with the November 2017 data, indexes for San Diego-Carlsbad will be published bi-monthly on odd months only (January, March, May, etc.). The Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario indexes are on a December 2017 = 100 base and will be published bi-monthly on odd months only (January, March, May, etc.). c Data unavailable due to the federal government shutdown. See Important Notice dated 12/16/2025 (https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/CPI/12-16- 2025(CCPI).htm)
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CITY OF GONZALES
AGENDA
ITEM
7.3 STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: June 15, 2026
FROM: Carmen Gil, City Manager
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Public Hearing Regarding Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Receive a presentation from staff on City staffing vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts as set forth in Government Code Section 3502.3;
Open the public hearing, allow for presentations by union representatives, allow for testimony by the public and close the public hearing; and
Provide any comments or direction to staff.
BACKGROUND
Assembly Bill 2561 was approved by the Governor in September of 2024 and was enacted into law and codified as Government Code Section 3502.3. It came into effect on January 1, 2025, to address the issue of job vacancies in local government, which adversely affects the delivery of public services and employee workload. Among other requirements, the bill mandates that public agencies present the status of vacancies and recruitment, retention efforts during a public hearing before the agency’s governing body at least once per fiscal year. It requires that the public hearing be held prior to the adoption of the budget.
During the hearing, the public agency shall identify any necessary changes to the policies, procedures, and recruitment efforts that may lead to obstacles in the hiring process.
The recognized employee organization for a bargaining unit shall be entitled to make a presentation at the public hearing at which the public agency presents the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts for positions within the bargaining unit.
If the number of job vacancies within a single bargaining unit meets or exceeds 20 percent of the total number of authorized full-time positions, the public agency shall, upon request of the recognized employee organization, include all of the following information during the public hearing:
The total number of job vacancies within the bargaining unit.
The total number of applicants for the vacant positions within the bargaining unit. 343
Opportunities to improve compensation and other working conditions.
REVIEWAND ANALYSIS
The City has 45 allocated full-time positions with 4 vacancies and 11 part-time positions including volunteer firefighters and part-time seasonal recreation employees.
Of the 45 full-time positions, 28 of them are represented by 3 unions and employee associations, which consists of the following:
• Gonzales Police OfficersAssociation
• Local Union #1991 of the International Union of Painters andAllied TradesAFL/CIO • Gonzales Professional Firefighters Local #5388
Full-time staffing is allocated as follows:
Administration 3
Finance 2
Community Development 2
Police Department 16
Fire 7
Public Works 11
Recreation 3
Total = 40
Total Vacancies are as follows:
Police Captain 1
Police Officer 1
Police Corporal 1
Public Works Lead 1
Finance Manager 1
Total = 5
We currently have a Conditional Offer out for an additional Police Officer who is going through background, and we are actively recruiting to fill another vacancy for Police Officer and are currently going through the hiring process to hire a new Police Corporal. These three positions would all be part of the Gonzales Police OfficersAssociation.
We also have extended a Conditional Offer for a Finance Manager; the individual is currently going through the background check process, and we will be looking at the job description for the Public Works Lead position.
Recruitment
For certain jobs within the City like Police Officers and Fire Fighters we are always recruiting as many of our team members get picked up by other departments, constantly leaving us with holes in our operations. We are currently competing with hiring bonuses and richer wages and benefits packages. To contrast this, we have established a recruitment process to help us identify and train future employees. Such programs include the Police Explorers program that currently has seven Explorers in it. We have also established a Police Office Recruit position in which we identify individuals interested in Law Enforcement, put them through training and the Police Academy and employ them once they complete it successfully. This initiative has been successful for us as we are growing our own local workforce. Since its inception we have had four individuals successfully go through that program and have two others who are interested in going through it later this year. Similarly, we offer the Volunteer Fire Fighters opportunity which functions the same way. Volunteers come work with the Fire Department go through training and if they are qualified, can apply for our vacant positions once they become available. We have hired three individuals 344
in that manner. We are also now utilizing the electronic billboard, free of charge, to advertise for our open Officer positions.
In addition, we host interns for the same purpose. They get to explore potential career opportunities within the City and if they have the qualities needed, they are able to apply to one of our openings when they become available. We currently have two Hartnell interns in Planning and Community Development in City Hall, one in Public Works and one from CSUMB in Community Engagement/Recreation.
As far as the formal recruitment process, when there is a job opening within the city or we are made aware that a vacancy is upcoming, we identify the job description and post it on different hiring websites like Indeed, LinkedIn and Facebook among others. We also share it with colleagues from other cities and educational institutions and post it on College Career Websites. Moreover, staff periodically attends recruitment fairs at local High Schools and Colleges, and they attend the Fire and Police Academy Graduations and conduct presentations to future graduates to get the word out about opportunities with the City.
Once we receive applications, they are vetted by our internal HR personnel. The most qualified 3-5 applicants are then scheduled for an interview. Interviews are typically two rounds and can include a panel of various department heads, frontline staff, and community stakeholders. The candidate pool is then narrowed down to two, who are then interviewed by the hiring manager or director.
Once an individual is selected, they are provided with a conditional offer letter which includes a background check and other requirements, depending on the position. Once the background is completed, the individual is given a start date.
Status of Current Recruitment
The positions we are currently recruiting for are the Public Works Lead and a Police Officer. We will also be assessing whether the Deputy Fire Chief position is the best way to go or if we can attract someone to fill the upcoming Fire Chief position. Due to all the moving pieces within the department, there is a lot of hesitancy and uncertainty about what that will look like in the future.
In the Police Department, we have one person currently in background check with a conditional offer and another two who are interested in pursuing the Police Recruit position and are hiring for the Police Corporal position and as mentioned above we are now also utilizing the electronic billboard to post job openings within the City.
Salaries and Compensation:
Staff salaries are amongst the lowest in the Valley. Over the years we have made efforts to increase them, but due to budget constraints there is only so much we can do. We do however, provide a generous benefit package and we must look to provide incentives to our dedicated employees whenever possible. Additionally, we work to make other things appealing to individuals such as creating a cohesive and supportive work environment; one that supports a work/life balance and encourages self-care.
We also support development opportunities when possible and offer additional training to staff if they are interested. We have education-based differential pay and have continuing education stipends to help cover the cost of continuing education if the subjects taken apply to their current positions. Staff also benefit from using the pool through summer passes and other discounts at some of our programming.
We now have centralized HR and have established an open-door policy so that staff feel welcome to bring forth concerns, suggestions, and questions at any time, which is great but also takes up staff time and time away from other duties.
Future Efforts
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Sales Tax Measure:
Staff is proposing that the City Council consider a Sales Tax Measure in the future. With the failure of Measure B (Parcel Tax) we are still at a crossroads where operational costs continue to rise and yet revenues continue to stay stagnant. If the Council were to approve it could potentially be placed on the ballot in 2027. Finding new revenue streams is critical as we cannot continue to sustain the City’s growing operations and staffing costs.
Explain Recommendation and How it Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm.
Explain: This report summarizes our efforts regarding current staffing, recruitment, and retention, as it is our staff that help to maintain a thriving, family-friendly community. As our budget improves, we will be able to do more to show our appreciation, but Directors and the City Manger are constantly looking at low-cost ways to show that we appreciate every single one of our employees.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staf of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community. X Yes _ No _ NA
Explain: This report supports the Council’s Vision and Mission as they help us maintain the aspects of the City we wish to cherish.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
Public Safety
X Yes __ No __ N/A
Housing X Yes __ No __ N/A
Recreation X Yes __ No __ N/A
Environment X Yes __ No __ N/A
Education X Yes __ No __ N/A
Explain: Please see the explanation above for the Vision.
ALTERNATIVES
The Council can provide direction regarding recruitment and retention efforts or provide other direction to staff.
BUDGET IMPACT
There is no impact on the budget by receiving this report.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Receive a presentation from staff on City staffing vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts as set forth in Government Code Section 3502.3;
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Open the public hearing, allow for presentations by union representatives, allow for testimony by the public and close the public hearing; and
Provide any comments or direction to staff.
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