City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
April 6, 2026

CITY OF
MERCED

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FEE STUDY
FEBR UARY 20 26
Attachment 3

CONTENTS

REPORTING

1 TRANSMITTAL
2 EXECUTIV E SUMMAR Y
4 PROJECT ORIENTA TIO N
9 IMPLEMENTA TION

APPENDICES

I FEE CO MPAR ISON

II COST OF S ERVICE ANALYSIS

7960 B Soquel Drive, Suite 363, Aptos, California 95003 831.288.0608 CLEARSOURCEFINANCIAL.COM

February 2026

CITY OF
MERCED
Attention: Daryl Jordan | City Engineer
678 West 18th Street
Merced, California 95340

USER AND REGULATORY FEE STUDY
–

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Dear Mr. Jordan:

ClearSource Financial Consulting submits the following report describing the findings of our preparation of a User and Regulatory Fee Study for the City of Merced.

Please refer to the Executive Summary for the key findings of the analysis and estimated impacts to City funds. The balance of the report and its appendices provide the necessary documentation to support those outcomes.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve the City on this topic. We are happy to continue discussion on this study as the need arises or consult with you on additional topics.

Sincerely,

TERRY MADSEN, PRESIDENT | CLEARSOURCE FINANCIAL CONSULTING PHONE: 831.288.0608
EMAIL:

[email protected]

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

STUDY OVERVIEW
The City of Merced provides many services to ensure safe, orderly, and aesthetically pleasing development and construction in Merced. Broad categories of these services include, but are not limited to, project entitlement review, planning permitting, map review, and building plan review and construction permitting. User fees and regulatory fees are the mechanism by which the City may recoup a portion of, or all, the costs associated with these services.

The City of Merced has completed a User and Regulatory Fee Study focused on the City’s Development Services Fees. California cities regularly conduct these studies to justify fee amounts imposed and to optimize the overall portfolio of revenues available to the municipality to fund its services.

Industry practice and fiscal conditions in the state have led most cities to link cost recovery for services of individual action, cause, or benefit to that same individual through user fee revenue, relieving the agency’s general revenues as much as possible for use toward services of broader community benefit.

USER AND REGULATORY FEES
Cities derive annual revenue from a number of sources. These include, but are not limited to, property taxes, sales taxes, license fees, franchise fees, fines, rents, and user and regulatory fees. User and regulatory fees are intended to cover all, or a portion of, the costs incurred by the City for providing fee -related services an d ac tivities that are not otherwise provided to those not paying th e fee .

California law provides guidance regarding the amounts the City may charge for fee-related services and activities. Specifically, in order to avoid being considered taxes, the fees ch arged shall not exceed th e estim ated reasonable c ost of providing th e services , activities, or materials for which fees are charged.

At its conclusion, this study proposes for City Council review and consideration at public hearing a new Schedule of Fees and Ch arges for application and continued update in subsequent years.

COST RECOVERY POLICY AND PRACTICE
Recovering the costs of providing fee-related services directly influences the City’s fiscal health and increases the City’s ability to meet the service level expectations of fee payers.

The services for which the City imposes a user or regulatory fee typically derive from an individual person or entity’s action, request, or behavior. Therefore, except in cases where there is an overwhelming public benefit generated by the City’s involveme nt in the individual action, a fee for servic e en sures that th e individual bears m ost, if not all, of the cost incurred by the City to provide that servic e . When a fee targets “100% or full cost recovery,” the individual is bearing the entirety of the cost. When a fee targets less than full cost recovery, another City revenue source – in most cases, the General Fund – subsidizes the individualized activity.

Generally, fees for service are targeted to full cost rec overy, inclusive of operating, direct, indirec t, and c apital costs, exc ept in cases wh ere the City Counc il cites a public interest in lower fees . The City may also be influenced by market conditions, comparing to municipalities of similar size and service profile.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

FINDINGS AND PROPOSED ACTION
During the course of study, information and analysis was generated and is discussed substantively throughout this report and its technical appendices. However, summarized by broad fee category in the subsequent findings statements, are outcomes and proposals that may be of particular interest to City leaders and policymakers.
• The City may adjust fees and enhance cost recovery, without positioning itself as a n outlier to comparable communities. Comparison information is included Appen dix I. • Full cost recovery is targeted from most proposed fees due to the regulatory nature of the fees and the high level of direct benefit resulting from construction activities including enjoyment of property enhancements, increased property values, and the des ire to avoid having other Merced residents and businesses subsidize an individual's private construction activities. Cost of service information is included Appendix II. • The anticipated fiscal impact of the proposed fee changes is approximately $1,150,000 in enhanced cost recovery.

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PROJECT ORIENTATION

SCOPE OF STUDY
The City of Merced has completed a User and Regulatory Fee Study for Development Services Fees , which represents an external review of prevailing practices and development of a new Schedule of Development Servic es Fees an d Charges . ClearSource Financial Consulting has prepared this analysis using City organizational information and will be available to answer questions as the City proceeds in implementing findings as it chooses.

Key tasks expected by the City from this study included the following:
 Review eligible fee -related services Citywide to establish the reasonable relationship between current fees for service and the underlying costs of service.  Calculate the full cost of service, including estimated Citywide overhead costs.  Recommend fees to be charged for each service.
 Recommend cost recovery strategies and best practices in setting fees, while considering the complexities and demands of responsible programs or departments.  Identify underlying billable rates for cost recovery opportunities and as the basis for user fees.

DIRECT SERVICES UNDER REVIEW

FEE CATEGORIES
 Planning – Services include, but are not limited to, entitlement review, and review for project compliance with the City’s Zoning Code.
 Engineering – Services include , but are not limited to, Including and development plan review and inspection, and encroachment permitting.
 Building and Fire Review – Services include , but are not limited to, Building plan review, permitting, and inspection for construction and sub -trades to determine compliance with California Building Code and Fire Code.

REASON FOR STUDY
Cities derive annual revenue from a number of sources. These include, but are not limited to, property taxes, sales taxes, franchise fees, fines, rents, and user and regulatory fees. User and regulatory fees are intended to cover all, or a portion of, the costs incurred by a City for providing fee-related services and activities that are not otherwise provided to those not paying the fee.

California cities regularly conduct fee studies to justify fee amounts imposed and to optimize the overall body of revenues available to the municipality to fund its services. Widespread industry practice and fiscal conditions in the state have led most cities to link cost recovery for services of individual action, cause, or benefit to that individual through user fee revenue, relieving the agency’s general revenues for services of broader community benefit.

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PROJECT ORIENTATION

PREVAILING GUIDANCE
The objectives of this study, the methodology used to complete the study, and the formulation of outcomes and recommendations for future consideration were significantly influenced by Article 13C of the California Constitution and Section 66014 of the California Government Code.

Article 13C states that the local government bears the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that a levy, charge, or other exaction is not a tax, that the amount is no more than necessary to cover the reasonable costs of the governmental activity, and that the manner in which those costs are allocated to a payer bear a fair or reasonable relationship to the payer’s burdens on, or benefits received from, the governmental activity. Additionally, Article 13C identifies the following as items that are not defined as taxes:
 A charge imposed for a specific benefit conferred or privilege granted directly to the payer that is not provided to those not charged, and which does not exceed the reasonable costs to the local government of conferring the benefit or granting the privilege.  A charge imposed for a specific government service or product provided directly to the payer that is not provided to those not charged, and which does not exceed the reasonable costs to the local government of providing the service or product.  A charge imposed for the reasonable regulatory costs to a local government for issuing licenses and permits, performing investigations, inspections, and audits, enforcing agricultural marketing orders, and the administrative enforcement and adjudication th ereof.  A charge imposed for entrance to or use of local government property, or the purchase, rental, or lease of local government property.
 A fine, penalty, or other monetary charge imposed by the judicial branch of government or a local government, as a result of a violation of law.
 A charge imposed as a condition of property development.  Assessments and property-related fees imposed in accordance with the provisions of Article XIII D.

Section 66014(a) of the California Government Code includes the following, “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when a local agency charges fees for zoning variances; zoning changes; use permits; building inspections; building permits; …the process ing of maps under the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act…; or planning services…; those fees may not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service for which the fee is charged, unless a question regarding the amount of the fee charged in excess of the estimated reasonable cost of providing the services or materials is submitted to, and approved by, a popular vote of two-thirds of those electors voting on the issue.

The outcomes and recommendations of the study are intended to comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws including providing confirmation that the proposed fees (“charges”) recommended as a result of this study are not taxes as defined in Articl e 13C of the California Constitution and that the proposed fees are no more than necessary to the cover the reasonable costs of the City’s activities and services addressed in the fees. Additionally, this report is intended to show that the manner in whic h the costs are allocated to a payer bear a fair and reasonable relationship to the payer’s burdens on, or benefits received from the activities and services provided by the City.

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PROJECT ORIENTATION

METHODOLOGY AND DATA SOURCES
This study calculated the estimated reasonable cost of providing various fee -related services across the City organization. Generally, the estimated reasonable cost of providing the fee-related services and activities examined in this study can be calculated as the product of the composite fully-burdened hourly labor rate of the division responsible for providing services and t he estimated labor time required to process a typical request for service. This calculation is illustrated in Exhibit 1.

EXHIBIT 1 | COST OF SERVICE CALCULATION

The composite fully-burdened hourly rates calculated in this study are based on the estimated annual hours spent providing fee related services, and estimated labor, services and supplies, and Citywide overhead expenditures, sourced as follows:
 Labor expenditures for in -house personnel were based on budgeted salary and benefits expenditures.
 Contract service personnel and other services and supplies related costs were based on adopted budgets and anticipated costs.
 Citywide overhead cost allocations were based on budgeted allocations for FY 2025-26.

The service time estimates were developed as follows:
 Multiple interviews with City staff directly responsible for the various permit issuance, plan review, and inspection activities to understand the typical level of effort associated with various services provided.
 Application of interview results and time estimates to various prototypical projects likely to occur within Merced to determine reasonableness of estimates as compared to historical precedent.

Once cost of service levels are identified, the City may use this information to inform targeted cost recovery from fees. Fees set at the cost of service target full cost recovery. Fees set at any amount less than the cost of service target less than full cost recovery.

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PROJECT ORIENTATION
An illustration of the methods used in this analysis is shown in Exhibit 2.

EXHIBIT 2 | STEPS IN ANALYZIN G COSTS OF SERVICE AND USER FEES

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PROJECT ORIENTATION
Additional information may be found in the appendices of this report. Information provided in the appendices includes:
• Appen dix I : Comparison of current and proposed fees to comparable cities. • Appen dix II: Detailed cost of service information for the services examined in this study, including:
o Divisional cost of service and cost recovery information o Calculation of fully-burdened hourly rates
o Service time estimates
o Cost of service calculations and current cost recovery information for the various fee-related services provided by the divisions
o Proposed fee and proposed cost recovery information for the various fee -related services provided by the divisions.

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IMPLEMENTATION

CONSIDERATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION
If the City decides to adopt or otherwise utilize outcomes generated through this study, it should:

 Update Systems for Fee Outcom es - Ensure that City staff begin using updated fees and associated outcomes once the updated schedule of fees becomes effective. Values should be included in all official fee schedules used throughout the City (e.g., departmental pamphlets, counter schedules, and online information). Additionally, ensure collections processes are updated, which may include coding in billing systems and training for personnel who handle fees directly with the public.
 Actively M onitor th e Use of F ees - In order to recover accurate and eligible amounts expected, the City should be diligent about tracking time to projects for time and materials billings and ensuring fees are applied in the correct amount and using the correct and intended basis for fixed fee billings.
 Monitor F eedback and Perm it Statistics - Monitor permit and application volume and applicant feedback to determine if fee modifications are resulting in any unanticipated changes in project frequency and to increase the level of detail available for revenue forecasting.
 Annually R eview an d Adjust F ee Values - In order to generally maintain pace with regional cost inflation and/or the City's salary cost inflation, the City should adjust its fees on an annual basis. A commonly used, reasonable inflation index is the annual change in the all-urban Consumer Price Index (CPI) representative of the region.  Periodic ally Perform Comprehen sive An alysis - A comprehensive fee study should be conducted periodically (e.g., every three to five years) to ensure fee levels remain at or below legal limits and are consistent with evolving service practices and local conditions.

APPENDIX I

FEE COMPARISON

REGIONAL FEE COMPARISON
Similar fees are collected by communities throughout the region and the State. The proposed fee amounts do not exceed the City’s cost of service and are in -range of amounts charged by other jurisdictions.

In order to provide the City Council with additional information as it considers potential adjustments to fees, current and proposed fees were compared to amounts collected by other agencies. For sampling purposes, the fee comparison examined fees for:
• City of Chico
• City of Clovis
• City of Davis
• City of Folsom
• City of Fresno
• City of Lodi
• City of Madera
• City of Manteca
• City of Modesto
• City of San Luis Obispo
• City of Tracy
• City of Turlock

The City of Merced , consistent with other cities throughout the State, has an existing fee schedule that contemplates hundreds of potential unique requests for service. Consequently, an exhaustive comparison of all scenarios is unrealistic. Instead, comparison information for several targeted fee categories (e.g., high volume categories, fee categories of particular interest to community, etc.) are provided in order to provide the City Council with a reasonable sense of changes expected. For Merced, outcomes will show tha t new fees may range from low, mid, to upper end of regional fee spectrum depending on the service provided. This is common among municipalities due to differing levels of service and review included among various fee categories. Scenarios considered range from smaller scale projects to larger scale projects. Examples are illustrated in the charts on the following pages.

APPENDIX I

$66
$103
$104
$138
$156
$166
$215
$233
$242
$280
$307
$433
$0 $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $400 $450 $500

MADERA (FEE STUDY IN-PROGRESS)
FRESNO
LODI

MERCED - CURRENT

MANTECA
TRACY

MERCED - PROPOSED
DAVIS

MODESTO
CHICO
FOLSOM

SAN LUIS OBISPO
HVAC Change-Out - Residential
$25
$73
$92
$103
$138
$139
$152
$156
$215
$261
$280
$433
$0 $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $400 $450 $500
LODI

MADERA (FEE STUDY IN-PROGRESS)
TRACY
FRESNO

MERCED - CURRENT

MODESTO
DAVIS

MANTECA

MERCED - PROPOSED
FOLSOM
CHICO

SAN LUIS OBISPO
Water Heater Change-Out - Residential

APPENDIX I

$103
$109
$138
$146
$152
$184
$196
$215
$242
$280
$353
$433
$0 $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $400 $450 $500
FRESNO
LODI

MERCED - CURRENT

MADERA (FEE STUDY IN-PROGRESS)
DAVIS
TRACY

MANTECA

MERCED - PROPOSED

MODESTO
CHICO
FOLSOM

SAN LUIS OBISPO
Electric Service Panel Upgrade - Residential
$99
$196
$264
$280
$296
$309
$322
$349
$383
$387
$433
$445
$0 $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $400 $450 $500
FRESNO

MANTECA

MADERA (FEE STUDY IN-PROGRESS)
CHICO
TRACY

MERCED - CURRENT
DAVIS

MODESTO
LODI

MERCED - PROPOSED

SAN LUIS OBISPO
FOLSOM
Re-Roof - Residential

APPENDIX I

$208
$269
$320
$387
$465
$495
$540
$547
$623
$0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700

MADERA (FEE STUDY IN-PROGRESS)

MERCED - CURRENT

MANTECA

MERCED - PROPOSED
DAVIS
CLOVIS
LODI

SAN LUIS OBISPO
CHICO
Fire Suppression System - Hood
$208
$210
$233
$398
$405
$476
$555
$559
$594
$0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700

MADERA (FEE STUDY IN-PROGRESS)
CLOVIS
DAVIS

MERCED - CURRENT
LODI
CHICO

MANTECA

MERCED - PROPOSED

SAN LUIS OBISPO
Fire Sprinkler Tenant Improvement - Minor

APPENDIX I

$116
$120
$150
$150
$163
$190
$193
$318
$352
$384
$496
$837
$0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 $900

MERCED - CURRENT

TURLOCK (FEE STUDY IN-PROGRESS)

MADERA (FEE STUDY IN-PROGRESS)
FOLSOM

MODESTO
CHICO

MANTECA
FRESNO
CLOVIS

MERCED - PROPOSED
TRACY
DAVIS
Sign Permit - Administrative
$4,538
$4,636
$6,041
$7,282
$8,123
$8,448
$9,100
$13,059
$16,395
$16,420
$16,700
$27,621
$33,526
$0 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000 $35,000 $40,000

MADERA (FEE STUDY IN-PROGRESS)

MERCED - CURRENT

MODESTO

TURLOCK (FEE STUDY IN-PROGRESS)
DAVIS

MERCED - PROPOSED
FOLSOM
CLOVIS
TRACY

MANTECA
FRESNO
CHICO

SAN LUIS OBISPO
Tentative Tract Map - 10 Lots

APPENDIX I

$1,314
$1,584
$2,500
$2,728
$2,963
$3,072
$3,104
$4,013
$5,238
$5,590
$6,160
$6,564
$10,786
$0 $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $8,000 $10,000 $12,000

MERCED - CURRENT

MODESTO
FOLSOM
TRACY

MADERA (FEE STUDY IN-PROGRESS)

MERCED - PROPOSED

TURLOCK (FEE STUDY IN-PROGRESS)

SAN LUIS OBISPO
DAVIS
CLOVIS
FRESNO
CHICO

MANTECA
Variance - Single Family Lot
$1,545
$2,728
$2,877
$2,963
$3,104
$4,013
$5,100
$5,238
$6,144
$8,020
$8,528
$10,786
$12,086
$0 $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $8,000 $10,000 $12,000 $14,000

MERCED - CURRENT
TRACY

MODESTO

MADERA (FEE STUDY IN-PROGRESS)

TURLOCK (FEE STUDY IN-PROGRESS)

SAN LUIS OBISPO
FOLSOM
DAVIS

MERCED - PROPOSED
FRESNO
CLOVIS

MANTECA
CHICO
Variance - Other

APPENDIX I

$3,801
$4,323
$6,225
$8,915
$9,216
$9,217
$10,000
$10,325
$11,136
$11,820
$14,740
$16,688
$0 $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $8,000 $10,000 $12,000 $14,000 $16,000 $18,000 TRACY

MODESTO

MADERA (FEE STUDY IN-PROGRESS)

TURLOCK (FEE STUDY IN-PROGRESS)
MERCED (UP TO 10 ACRES) - PROPOSED
CHICO
FOLSOM
FRESNO
DAVIS

MANTECA
CLOVIS

SAN LUIS OBISPO
Zone Change
$262
$550
$610
$727
$750
$864
$1,325
$2,500
$3,148
$3,473
$4,979
$9,085
$0 $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $4,000 $5,000 $6,000 $7,000 $8,000 $9,000 $10,000 DAVIS

TURLOCK (FEE STUDY IN-PROGRESS)

SAN LUIS OBISPO
FRESNO

MERCED - PROPOSED

MODESTO

MADERA (FEE STUDY IN-PROGRESS)
FOLSOM

MANTECA
CLOVIS
TRACY
CHICO
Appeal to Planning Commission

APPENDIX I

$262
$550
$605
$727
$864
$1,500
$1,834
$2,583
$3,148
$4,200
$5,639
$12,086
$0 $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $8,000 $10,000 $12,000 $14,000
DAVIS

TURLOCK (FEE STUDY IN-PROGRESS)

MADERA (FEE STUDY IN-PROGRESS)
FRESNO

MODESTO

MERCED - PROPOSED
CLOVIS

SAN LUIS OBISPO

MANTECA
FOLSOM
TRACY
CHICO
Appeal to City Council

APPENDIX I I

COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS

Cost of Service Analysis
Appendix II: p. 1
Description Page
Planning Fees 3
Engineering and Encroachment Permit Fees 16
Inspection Services / Building Fees 25
Fire Construction Review Fees 49
Development Specific Technology Enhancements / Land Management Tracking Fee 59 General Plan/Zoning Code Update Fee 61
Fiscal Impact of Proposed Fee Adjustments 63
City of Merced
Cost of Service Analysis
Appendix II: p. 2
User and Regulatory Fees
Cost of Service Calculations
Planning Fees
Appendix II: p. 3
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Allocation of Annual Labor Effort - Planning Division
Position Hourly FTE Yearly
Total Hours
Per FTE
Less: Holiday
& Leave
Productive
Hours Per FTE
Total
Productive
Hours Notes
Director of Development Services $86 0.35 $62,568 2,080 216 1,864 652 [a],[b] Planning Manager $63 1.00 $131,498 2,080 216 1,864 1,864 [a],[b] Principle Planner $60 1.00 $125,236 2,080 216 1,864 1,864 [a],[b] Senior Planner $52 1.00 $108,186 2,080 216 1,864 1,864 [a],[b] Assc Pln/Planner/Asst Pln $37 2.00 $155,153 2,080 216 1,864 3,728 [a],[b] Dev Services Tech I/II $30 2.00 $125,920 2,080 216 1,864 3,728 [a],[b] Management Analyst $45 1.00 $93,329 2,080 216 1,864 1,864 [a],[b] Administrative Asst III $30 0.50 $31,690 2,080 216 1,864 932 [a],[b] Administrative Asst I/II $27 1.00 $55,617 2,080 216 1,864 1,864 [a],[b] Total 9.85 $889,198 18,360
Contract Services
Description Total Est Hrly Cost Total Hours Notes
Annual Contract Services $430,825 $135 3,191 [c]
Total Productive Hours Total Notes
In-House 18,360
Contract 3,191
Total 21,552
Allocation of Hours Share Total Notes
Indirect 30% 6,466 [b]
Direct 70% 15,086 [b]
Total 100% 21,552
[a] Source: FY 25/26 authorized positions.
[b] Direct/Indirect hours are intended to serve as reasonable estimates. Amounts will vary from year-to-year depending on activity, projects, and City Council priorities. [c] Amounts intended to serve as reasonable estimates of market rates for contract service providers.

Appendix II: p. 4
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Calculation of Cost Recovery and Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate - Community Development - Planning Division Recurring Expenditures [a]
Fund Division Account Acct Desc Budget Adjust Total Notes 3000 5020 - Planning 501001 Regular Salaries 905,138 $0 $905,138 3000 5020 - Planning 501002 Extra Help 29,059 $0 $29,059 3000 5020 - Planning 501003 Regular Overtime 15,000 $0 $15,000 3000 5020 - Planning 501101 Bilingual Pay Program 2,400 $0 $2,400 3000 5020 - Planning 501107 Education Incentive Pay 3,000 $0 $3,000 3000 5020 - Planning 501121 Longevity Pay 6,715 $0 $6,715 3000 5020 - Planning 502003 Earned Benefit 41,281 $0 $41,281 3000 5020 - Planning 503002 Vehicle Allowance 3,528 $0 $3,528 3000 5020 - Planning 504001 Social Security-OASDI 58,375 $0 $58,375 3000 5020 - Planning 504002 Social Security-Medicare 14,074 $0 $14,074 3000 5020 - Planning 504003 PTS Plan FICA Alternative 378 $0 $378 3000 5020 - Planning 505001 Retirement PERS Classic 12,507 $0 $12,507 3000 5020 - Planning 505003 Retirement PERS New PEPRA 71,941 $0 $71,941 3000 5020 - Planning 505005 Retrmnt Unfunded Acc Liab Mise 174,510 $0 $174,510 3000 5020 - Planning 506101 Core Allowance 168,250 $0 $168,250 3000 5020 - Planning 506102 Workers Compensation 3,320 $0 $3,320 3000 5020 - Planning 506110 Post Employment Benefits 49,262 $0 $49,262 3000 5020 - Planning 511002 Telephone 1,199 $0 $1,199
3000 5020 - Planning 511003 Postage & Mailing 8,891 $0 $8,891 3000 5020 - Planning 511004 Printing 7,065 $0 $7,065
3000 5020 - Planning 511005 Office Supplies 22,600 $0 $22,600 3000 5020 - Planning 511006 Advertising 9,248 $0 $9,248 3000 5020 - Planning 511007 Office Equip & Maintenance 8,350 $0 $8,350 3000 5020 - Planning 511008 Electronic, Tech & Other Equip 6,000 $0 $6,000 3000 5020 - Planning 511009 Software 1,806 $0 $1,806
3000 5020 - Planning 511010 Rents & Leases 1,250 $0 $1,250 3000 5020 - Planning 511011 Certs,Memberships&Subscription 19,472 $0 $19,472 3000 5020 - Planning 511012 Professional Services 430,825 $0 $430,825 3000 5020 - Planning 511014 Equipment Ops & Maintenance 3,100 $0 $3,100 3000 5020 - Planning 511019 Mileage 100 $0 $100
3000 5020 - Planning 511020 Training Expense 31,224 $0 $31,224 3000 5020 - Planning 511021 Travel and Meetings 26,426 $0 $26,426 3000 5020 - Planning 511301 Non-operating Mats & Supplies 1,800 $0 $1,800 3000 5020 - Planning 547001 Dept Share of Insurance 62,178 $0 $62,178 3000 5020 - Planning 547006 Facilities Maint Charge 82,161 $0 $82,161 3000 5020 - Planning 547009 Support Services 122,716 $0 $122,716 3000 5020 - Planning 520500 Adm Exp-City Council 17,051 $0 $17,051 3000 5020 - Planning 521000 Adm Exp-City Manager 51,235 $0 $51,235 3000 5020 - Planning 521010 Adm Exp-City Clerk 21,385 $0 $21,385 3000 5020 - Planning 521500 Adm Exp-City Attorney 26,724 $0 $26,724 3000 5020 - Planning 522000 Adm Exp-Finance 144,636 $0 $144,636 3000 5020 - Planning 522050 Adm Exp-Purchasing 17,261 $0 $17,261 3000 5020 - Planning 531000 Interdept DSC-General Fund 95,913 $0 $95,913 3000 5020 - Planning 533000 Interdept DSC-Develop Svc 117,463 $0 $117,463 3000 5020 - Planning 621000 Op Trsf-General Fund 60,612 ($60,612) $0 3000 5020 - Planning 627008 OpTrsf-Support Services 3,073 ($3,073) $0 Total $2,960,502 ($63,685) $2,896,817
Appendix II: p. 5
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Calculation of Cost Recovery and Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate - Community Development - Planning Division Allocation of Citywide Overhead
Description
Allocation of
C'wide OH Notes
Citywide Overhead Allocation See Above
Allocation of Annual Labor Effort Among Core Services
Description Total Total Notes
Current Planning and Permitting 60% $1,738,090 [b]
All Other Planning Services (e.g., Advance Planning / Regional Planning) 40% $1,158,727 [b] Total 100% $2,896,817
Appendix II: p. 6
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Calculation of Cost Recovery and Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate - Community Development - Planning Division Average Annual Revenues
Fund Desc Acct Desc
FY 22/23
Actual
FY 23/24
Actual Average
FY 25/26
Budget
3000-5010 Cannabis Application Fees $55,130 $47,760 $51,445 $56,833 3000-5010 Cannabis Regulatory Fees $16,418 $71,298 $43,858 $83,649 3000-5010 Cost Recovery $16,319 $86,890 $51,605 $0
3000-5010 Annexations & Prezoning $1,386 $33,400 $17,393 $61,254 3000-5010 Application Filing Fees $4,342 $2,251 $3,297 $3,556 3000-5010 Building Permit Plan Checking $43,177 $42,627 $42,902 $36,590 3000-5010 Conditional Use Permits $31,279 $22,744 $27,012 $28,740 3000-5010 Design Rev & Hist Pres Permits $4,364 $1,091 $2,728 $1,238 3000-5010 Env Imp Report (EIR) Mgmt Fee $0 $0 $0 $40,000 3000-5010 Env Rev-Cat Exempt/Neg Decl $9,383 $13,198 $11,291 $7,745 3000-5010 Env Rev-Mitigated Neg Decl $0 $0 $0 $15,454
3000-5010 General Plan Amendments $8,908 $22,456 $15,682 $18,604 3000-5010 Home Business Occupation Prmit $8,550 $8,782 $8,666 $9,750 3000-5010 Minor Subdivisions $10,085 $7,579 $8,832 $11,124 3000-5010 Site Plan Review Permits $24,356 $22,499 $23,428 $21,321 3000-5010 Site Util Plan (SUP) Establ $5,632 $24,773 $15,203 $7,676 3000-5010 Site Util (SUP) Revisions $277 $0 $139 $3,078 3000-5010 Strt Closure&Temp Encroachment $3,033 $4,458 $3,746 $4,175 3000-5010 Subdivision Maps-Tentative $34,918 $33,458 $34,188 $38,635 3000-5010 Zone Changes $4,304 $294 $2,299 $10,792
3000-5010 Zoning Letters $2,498 $1,683 $2,091 $1,160
Total $284,359 $447,240 $365,800 $461,374
Description Total
Average Revenue $365,800
Expenditures $1,738,090
Cost Recovery Rate 21%
General Fund Subsidy $1,372,291
Calculation of Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate
Description Total
Costs $2,896,817
Direct Hours 15,086
Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate $192
Appendix II: p. 7
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Calculation of Cost Recovery and Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate - Community Development - Planning Division Calculation of Cost Multiplier for Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate (Apply to Base Salary Cost Per Hour) Description FTE
Annual Hours
Per FTE
Total Annual
Hours
Estimated
Salaries
Hourly Wage
Rate Only
Assuming Total
Annual Hours
Fully-Burdened
Hourly Rate
Indirect Cost
Rate Multiplier
(ICR)
Planning 9.85 2,080 20,488 $889,198 $43 $192 4.42 Calculation of Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate by Position
Position Total Salaries Total FTE
Avg Salary
Per FTE
Avg Salary
Per Hour
ICR for Fully-
Burdened
Hourly Rate
Fully-Burdened
Hourly Rate
Director of Development Services $62,568 0.35 $178,767 $86 4.42 $380 Planning Manager $131,498 1.00 $131,498 $63 4.42 $280
Principle Planner $125,236 1.00 $125,236 $60 4.42 $266
Senior Planner $108,186 1.00 $108,186 $52 4.42 $230
Assc Pln/Planner/Asst Pln $155,153 2.00 $77,577 $37 4.42 $165 Dev Services Tech I/II $125,920 2.00 $62,960 $30 4.42 $134 Management Analyst $93,329 1.00 $93,329 $45 4.42 $198
Administrative Asst III $31,690 0.50 $63,380 $30 4.42 $135 Administrative Asst I/II $55,617 1.00 $55,617 $27 4.42 $118 [a] Source: FY 25/26 Recommended Budget.
[b] Amounts are intended to serve as reasonable estimates. Amounts will vary from year-to-year depending on activity, projects, and City Council priorities.

Appendix II: p. 8
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Planning Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Fee Description
Service
Time Hourly Rate
Cost of
Service Current Fee
Current
Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed
Cost
Recovery Charge Basis Notes

ANNEXATION & PRE-ZONING
1 Pre-Annexation Development Agreement 64.00 x $192 = $12,288 $4,636 38% $12,288 100% Fixed Fee [a] 2 Annexation
a) Single R-1 Lot (1 acre or less) 40.00 x $192 = $7,680 $1,545 20% $3,840 50% Fixed Fee [a][b] b) All Other Annexations
i) Up to 10 acres 120.00 x $192 = $23,040 $3,090 + $229.35/acre varies $23,040 100% Fixed Fee [a][c] ii) Between 10.01 and 100 acres 160.00 x $192 = $30,720 $3,090 + $229.35/acre varies $30,720 100% Fixed Fee [a][c] iii) Over 100.01 acres 240.00 x $192 = $46,080 T&M with $30K initial deposit
varies $46,080 100% Fixed Fee [a][c]

APPEALS
3 Appeal
a) Appeal to Planning Commission 16.00 x $192 = $3,072 varies varies $750 24% Fixed Fee [d] b) Appeal to City Council 16.00 x $192 = $3,072 varies varies $1,500 49% Fixed Fee [d]

CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY USE PERMIT
4 City-owned Real Property Use Permit
a) Use Request Subject to Administrative Approval 2.00 x $192 = $384 $200 52% Fixed Fee b) Use Request Requiring City Council Review 6.00 x $192 = $1,152 $600 52% Fixed Fee

COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS PERMITS (CCBP)
City Council Resolutions #2017-67 & #2021-43
5 CCBP Application Fees [e]
a) Phase 1 (All Types) Note [k] $1,213 $1,213 Fixed Fee b) Phase 2 (Merit-Based) Note [k] $10,796 $10,796 Fixed Fee c) Phase 2 (Non-Merit Based) Note [k] $7,867 $7,867 Fixed Fee d) Background Checks for Owners of 5%+ Over 1 Owner (Phase 2) Note [k] $1,803 $1,803 Fixed Fee e) Annual CCBP Renewal Note [k] $2,810 $2,810 Fixed Fee f) Appeal of a CCBP Note [k] $471 $471 Fixed Fee
g) Appeal of a CCBP Renewal Note [k] $595 $595 Fixed Fee 6 Annual Regulatory Fees [e]
a) Cultivation--Up to 10,000 SF (2 Inspections/Yr) Note [k] $9,573 $9,573 Fixed Fee b) Cultivation--Nursery Only (2 Inspections/Year) Note [k] $9,573 $9,573 Fixed Fee c) Distribution (2 Inspections/Year) Note [k] $9,156 $9,156 Fixed Fee d) Manufacturing (2 Inspections/Year) Note [k] $9,573 $9,573 Fixed Fee e) Retail Sales (2 Inspections/Year) Note [k] $9,156 $9,156 Fixed Fee f) Testing (2 Inspections/Year) Note [k] $7,680 $7,680 Fixed Fee Appendix II: p. 9
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Planning Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Fee Description
Service
Time Hourly Rate
Cost of
Service Current Fee
Current
Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed
Cost
Recovery Charge Basis Notes

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP)
7 Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
a) Administrative CUP for Signs/Minor Use Permits (Staff Approval only) 2.50 x $192 = $480 $309 64% $480 100% Fixed Fee b) Community Gardens 6.00 x $192 = $1,152 No Charge 0% $1,152 100% Fixed Fee c) Minor - Signs, Walls, Single Food Trucks, etc. if goes to Planning Commission

6.00 x $192 = $1,152 $773 67% $1,152 100% Fixed Fee
d) Regular CUP (R-1 uses, churches, Land use or design only, etc.) 32.00 x $192 = $6,144 $3,863 63% $6,144 100% Fixed Fee e) Major CUP (Land use and design; P-D’s) 36.00 x $192 = $6,912 varies varies $6,912 100% Fixed Fee

DESIGN REVIEW & HISTORIC PRESERVATION
8 Painting and Small Signs (Staff ) 1.00 x $192 = $192 $39 20% $100 52% Fixed Fee 9 Signs, Awnings, and Simple Modifications (Staff) 2.00 x $192 = $384 $116 30% $384 100% Fixed Fee 10 Remodels and Site Improvements (DRC) 6.00 x $192 = $1,152 $773 67% $1,152 100% Fixed Fee 11 New Developments (DRC) 24.00 x $192 = $4,608 $1,854 40% $4,608 100% Fixed Fee 12 Historic Preservation Applications (DRC/HPC)
a) Application for Historic Resource (DRC & Council) 24.00 x $192 = $4,608 $386 8% $4,608 100% Fixed Fee b) Certificate of Alteration for an Historic Resource 24.00 x $192 = $4,608 $231 5% $4,608 100% Fixed Fee

DETERMINATIONS/INTERPRETATIONS
13 Determinations / Interpretations
a) By Planning Commission
i) Single R-1 Lot 12.00 x $192 = $2,304 $773 34% $2,304 100% Fixed Fee ii) Other 12.00 x $192 = $2,304 $773 34% $2,304 100% Fixed Fee b) By Staff 4.00 x $192 = $768 $77 10% $768 100% Fixed Fee

ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
14 Restaurant 2.00 x $192 = $384 $231 60% $384 100% Fixed Fee [f] 15 Street Closures
a) Staff Review 2.00 x $192 = $384 $77 20% $384 100% Fixed Fee [f] b) Council Review 6.00 x $192 = $1,152 $464 40% $1,152 100% Fixed Fee [f] Appendix II: p. 10
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Planning Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Fee Description
Service
Time Hourly Rate
Cost of
Service Current Fee
Current
Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed
Cost
Recovery Charge Basis Notes

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
16 Categorical Exemption 1.50 x $192 = $288 $155 54% $288 100% Fixed Fee 17 Negative Declaration 16.00 x $192 = $3,072 $1,545 50% $3,072 100% Fixed Fee [a] 18 Mitigated Negative Declaration 48.00 x $192 = $9,216 $7,726 84% $9,216 100% Fixed Fee [a] 19 Expanded Initial Study 48.00 x $192 = $9,216 $7,726 84% $9,216 100% Fixed Fee [a] 20 Environmental Impact Report Based on Cost
See Note [g]
(Deposit Required)
Based on Cost
See Note [g]
(Deposit Required)
Deposit [g]
21 Additional Related Fees
a) Merced County Clerk Filing Fee (Required of all) $50 Pass Through of County Fee
Check made out to
"Merced County"
b) EIR/EIS Contract Management Fee varies x $192 = 20% 10% 50% 20% 100% % of Cost c) State Fish & Wildlife Fees: (Check needs to be made out to Merced County and must accompany the NOD)
i) For Negative Declarations $2,969 Pass Through of Dept of Fish & Wildlife Fee
Fixed Fee
ii) For EIR's $4,124 Pass Through of Dept of
Fish & Wildlife Fee
Fixed Fee

EXTENSIONS
22 Extension 8.00 x $192 = $1,536 varies Lesser of $750 or 25% of application filing fee
varies Fixed Fee

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
23 General Plan Amendment 64.00 x $192 = $12,288 varies $12,288 100% Fixed Fee

MINOR SUBDIVISIONS
24 Lot Splits/Parcel Maps 24.00 x $192 = $4,608 $1,236 27% $4,608 100% Fixed Fee 25 Lot Line Adjustment 16.00 x $192 = $3,072 $618 20% $3,072 100% Fixed Fee 26 Lot Mergers 16.00 x $192 = $3,072 $618 20% $3,072 100% Fixed Fee 27 Subdivision Map Exemption Investigation 8.00 x $192 = $1,536 $309 20% $1,536 100% Fixed Fee Appendix II: p. 11
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Planning Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Fee Description
Service
Time Hourly Rate
Cost of
Service Current Fee
Current
Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed
Cost
Recovery Charge Basis Notes

MISCELLANEOUS
28 Administrative Revision to Site Plans or Elevations (Or Minor Modification Permits)

4.00 x $192 = $768 $231 30% $768 100% Fixed Fee
29 Building Permit--Planning Site Plan Review Only
a) Pools/Signs/Setbacks/etc. 0.50 x $192 = $96 $77 80% $96 100% Fixed Fee b) Remodel/Tenant Improvement 1.00 x $192 = $192 $77 40% $192 100% Fixed Fee c) Single Family Residential/Duplex New Construction 1.50 x $192 = $288 $77 27% $288 100% Fixed Fee d) Multi-Family / Commercial / Industrial (New Construction) i) Up to 10,000 SF 2.00 x $192 = $384 $309 81% $384 100% Fixed Fee ii) 10,001 to 50,000 SF 3.00 x $192 = $576 $309 54% $576 100% Fixed Fee iii) 50,001 - 100,000 SF 6.00 x $192 = $1,152 $309 27% $1,152 100% Fixed Fee iv) Greater than 100,000 SF 12.00 x $192 = $2,304 $309 13% $2,304 100% Fixed Fee 30 Applicant Requested Continuance Requests - Planning Commission Public Hearings (After agenda is published)

4.00 x $192 = $768 $231 30% $768 100% Fixed Fee
31 Covenants of Easement 6.00 x $192 = $1,152 $464 40% $1,152 100% Fixed Fee 32 Home Occupation Permits (Minor) [Major Home Occupations are charged the Minor Use Permit Fee]

0.50 x $192 = $96 $39 41% $96 100% Fixed Fee
33 Staff Research Time 0.50 x $192 = $96 $67 69% $96 100% per 1/2 hour 34 Temporary Outdoor Use Permit
a) Seasonal More than One Week 1.50 x $192 = $288 $77 27% $288 100% Fixed Fee b) Single Week 1.50 x $192 = $288 $77 27% $150 52% Fixed Fee 35 Zoning Compliance Letter (Involves City Atty) 8.00 x $192 = $1,536 $618 40% $1,536 100% Fixed Fee 36 Zoning Verification Letter (Planning Staff Only) 1.50 x $192 = $288 $116 40% $288 100% Fixed Fee

NAME CHANGES
37 Street / Subdivision Name Changes
a) Subdivision Names (once public hearing notice has been published) 8.00 x $192 = $1,536 $386 25% $1,536 100% Fixed Fee b) Street Names (for subdivisions, once final map has been approved) 12.00 x $192 = $2,304 $1,545 67% $2,304 100% Fixed Fee

PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW
38 Pre-Application Review [h]
a) Minor (CUP’s, Site Plan Review, etc.) 8.00 x $192 = $1,536 $194 13% $300 20% Fixed Fee b) Major (Zone Changes, General Plan Amendments, SUP Revisions, Tentative Maps, etc.)

12.00 x $192 = $2,304 $309 13% $750 33% Fixed Fee
c) Annexation Pre-Applications (Includes City Council Review) 16.00 x $192 = $3,072 $1,545 50% $2,000 65% Fixed Fee [i] Appendix II: p. 12
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Planning Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Fee Description
Service
Time Hourly Rate
Cost of
Service Current Fee
Current
Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed
Cost
Recovery Charge Basis Notes

SERVICE (WATER & SEWER) REQUESTS
39 Service (Water & Sewer) Requests - County Property
a) Staff Review 5.00 x $192 = $960 $231 24% $500 52% Fixed Fee; per lot b) City Council Review 10.00 x $192 = $1,920 varies varies $1,920 100% Fixed Fee; per lot

SITE PLAN REVIEW
40 Minor: (Minor change in existing site or change in use with minor design adjustments)

8.00 x $192 = $1,536 $928 60% $1,536 100% Fixed Fee
41 Major: (Major redesign of existing site or design of vacant site) (Large projects may be charged on an hourly basis)

16.00 x $192 = $3,072 $1,545 50% $3,072 100% Fixed Fee
42 Other
a) Accessory Dwelling Units (Minor Use Permit) & Community Gardens No Charge No Charge Fixed Fee b) Recycling Centers 4.00 x $192 = $768 $309 40% $768 100% Fixed Fee

SITE UTILIZATION PLAN
43 Site Utilization Plan - Residential Planned Development (RP-D) and Planned Development (P-D)
a) Site Utilization Plan Establishment
i) Stand Alone Application
a) Single R-1 Lot (1 acre or less) 32.00 x $192 = $6,144 varies varies $3,072 50% Fixed Fee b) All Other
i) Up to 10 acres 48.00 x $192 = $9,216 varies varies $9,216 100% Fixed Fee ii) Between 10.01 and 100 acres 64.00 x $192 = $12,288 varies varies $12,288 100% Fixed Fee iii) Over 100.01 acres 80.00 x $192 = $15,360 varies varies $15,360 100% Fixed Fee ii) Application Submitted Concurrent with General Plan Amendment a) Single R-1 Lot (1 acre or less) 16.00 x $192 = $3,072 varies varies $1,536 50% Fixed Fee b) All Other
i) Up to 10 acres 24.00 x $192 = $4,608 varies varies $4,608 100% Fixed Fee ii) Between 10.01 and 100 acres 32.00 x $192 = $6,144 varies varies $6,144 100% Fixed Fee iii) Over 100.01 acres 40.00 x $192 = $7,680 varies varies $7,680 100% Fixed Fee b) Site Utilization Plan Revision
i) Single R-1 Lot (1 acre or less) 16.00 x $192 = $3,072 varies varies $1,536 50% Fixed Fee ii) All Other
a) Up to 10 acres 24.00 x $192 = $4,608 varies varies $4,608 100% Fixed Fee b) Between 10.01 and 100 acres 32.00 x $192 = $6,144 varies varies $6,144 100% Fixed Fee c) Over 100.01 acres 40.00 x $192 = $7,680 varies varies $7,680 100% Fixed Fee Appendix II: p. 13
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Planning Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Fee Description
Service
Time Hourly Rate
Cost of
Service Current Fee
Current
Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed
Cost
Recovery Charge Basis Notes

TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION (TRACT) MAP
44 Tentative Subdivision (Tract) Map
a) 1 - 50 Lots 44.00 x $192 = $8,448 $4,636 55% $8,448 100% b) 50+ Lots 64.00 x $192 = $12,288 $7,726 63% $12,288 100%

VARIANCE
45 Variance
a) Single R-1 lot 16.00 x $192 = $3,072 $1,314 43% $3,072 100% b) All Others 32.00 x $192 = $6,144 $1,545 25% $6,144 100% c) Multiple on one application 40.00 x $192 = $7,680 $2,318 30% $7,680 100% Zone Change
46 Zone Change
a) Stand Alone Application
i) Single R-1 Lot (1 acre or less) 32.00 x $192 = $6,144 varies varies $3,072 50% Fixed Fee ii) All Other
a) Up to 10 acres 48.00 x $192 = $9,216 varies varies $9,216 100% Fixed Fee b) Between 10.01 and 100 acres 64.00 x $192 = $12,288 varies varies $12,288 100% Fixed Fee c) Over 100.01 acres 80.00 x $192 = $15,360 varies varies $15,360 100% Fixed Fee b) Application Submitted Concurrent with General Plan Amendment i) Single R-1 Lot (1 acre or less) 16.00 x $192 = $3,072 varies varies $1,536 50% Fixed Fee ii) All Other
a) Up to 10 acres 24.00 x $192 = $4,608 varies varies $4,608 100% Fixed Fee b) Between 10.01 and 100 acres 32.00 x $192 = $6,144 varies varies $6,144 100% Fixed Fee c) Over 100.01 acres 40.00 x $192 = $7,680 varies varies $7,680 100% Fixed Fee ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (Amendment to Title 20 of Merced Municipal Code)
47 Zoning Text Amendment
a) Standards (Setbacks, signs, etc.) 24.00 x $192 = $4,608 $1,545 34% $4,608 100% b) Land Use (Adding a land use to a zone, adjusting requirements for a specific land use, etc.)

40.00 x $192 = $7,680 $2,318 30% $7,680 100%
Standard Hourly Billing Rates and Hourly Rates for Services Not Identified in this Schedule
48 Standard Hourly Billing Rates and Hourly Rates for Deposit-Based Services, and Services Not Otherwise Identified in this Schedule
a) In-House Fully-Burdened
Positional Hourly Rate
Fully-Burdened
Positional Hourly Rate
100%
b) Consultant/Attorney/3rd Party Review Pass-through + 10% Admin Fee
100%
Appendix II: p. 14
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Planning Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Fee Description
Service
Time Hourly Rate
Cost of
Service Current Fee
Current
Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed
Cost
Recovery Charge Basis Notes
[f] See Merced Municipal Code (M.M.C.): Restaurant Encroachment Permit (MMC Title 12.36.060) and Street Closure (MMC Title 12.42.050). * Periodically, the City in its sole discretion, may use third party consultants/attorney/specialized support to augment internal staff services. In such situations, the applicant will be responsible for the full cost of service associated with application review and processing. To support cost recovery, any fixed fee amounts for applicable review services shall function as initial deposits. A positive account balance shall be maintained at all times during the review process. No work will be performed on a project with a negative fund balance. Periodically, the applicant may be notified and required to supplement the deposit account with an additional amounts to support ongoing review efforts. Funds expended for staff time or third party review shall not be dependent upon the City’s approval or disapproval of the application request. Any deposit amounts remaining after final project close out will be returned to applicant. [a] In addition to amounts shown above, applicant is responsible for all costs of outside agency review/services, including but not limited to, LAFCO, Board of Equalization Fees, Department of Fish and Wildlife Fees, specialized attorney review, etc..
[b] R-1 Type Uses include those uses eligible for consideration as conditional uses in an R-1 residential zone or any R-1 use (principally permitted or otherwise) when considered for a conditional use permit in another zone. [l] CCBP fees were recently updated (City Council Resolutions #2017-67 & #2021-43), consequently they are not being re-examined or proposed for adjustment or increase as part of this study. Staff intends to re-examine cost of service and fee structure as additional program information and history is developed. [k] Refunds. Partial refunds can be given if applications are withdrawn prior to public hearing. However, the cost of actual staff time or direct costs spent on the application will be deducted from the original amount prior to a refund being granted. Please note that refunds can only be given within 1 year after application submittal due to budgeting constraints. [g] Based on cost (deposit required). Application fee is based on the actual cost of time, services, and materials incurred in processing the application. With the exception of environmental reviews, the deposit is due upon application. Any costs above the deposit are due and payable prior to final Planning Commission/City Council action. The deposit and actual cost for environmental reviews will be determined on a case by case basis after the application is accepted, and the deposit is due before work commences. In addition to the fee amounts listed in this schedule, applicant is responsible for all costs of outside agency review/services, including but not limited to, County Recording Costs, specialized attorney review, LAFCO, Board of Equalization Fees, Department of Fish and Wildlife Fees, etc. [d] Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited, at the expense of the applicant, for the purpose of providing input to the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Commission, other Commission or Board, or City Council. If a decision is made in the appellant's favor, the City will refund the appeal filing fee. [h] Pre-Application Review Charge may be assessed on any request to consider a particular piece of property for development activity, including change of zoning, preliminary site plan review, preliminary review of a subdivision layout, or as otherwise determined by the Director of Development Services. This charge will be credited against any “Application Fee” subsequently received from the applicant for the subject project. [i] Annexation pre-applications are different from regular pre-applications that are only reviewed by City staff in that Annexation pre-applications are also reviewed by the City Council and Merced County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) staff to provide early guidance on annexation requests. See separate Annexation pre-application form for details regarding submittals and process. Fee may be credited toward an official annexation application. [e] CCBP application fees are due and payable upon submittal of a commercial cannabis business permit application. The amount of the fees are adjusted annually to account for inflation by using the Consumer Price Index (CPI). In no event, shall the fees in any year be less than the preceding year. The regulatory fee is to be due and payable prior to opening the business and thereafter on or before the anniversary date. The regulatory fee may be amended from time to time based upon actual costs. The amount of the fees are adjusted annually to account for inflation by using the CPI. In no event, shall the fees in any year be less than the preceding year. [j] Fee Adjustments. Per MMC 20.66.030(D), the Director of Development Services shall have the authority to lower or increase the fee in any individual case, not to exceed the actual cost of staff time, or waive the payment for another government agency, or non-profit, tax exempt organization, or where good cause appears. In the case where no application fee has been adopted, the Director will determine which adopted fee to charge that would be equivalent based on the similar level of effort and review required.
[c] Annexation fee may be paid in two equal installments (50% of fee upon submittal of application; 50% of fee payable prior to City Council consideration of annexation).

Appendix II: p. 15
User and Regulatory Fees
Cost of Service Calculations
Engineering and Encroachment Fees
Appendix II: p. 16
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Allocation of Annual Labor Effort - Engineering Division Position Hourly FTE Yearly
Total Hours
Per FTE
Less: Holiday
& Leave
Productive
Hours Per FTE
Total
Productive
Hours Notes
City Engineer $87 1.00 $180,602 2,080 216 1,864 1,864 [a],[b] City Surveyor $61 1.00 $126,198 2,080 216 1,864 1,864 [a],[b] Senior Engineer $61 1.00 $126,198 2,080 216 1,864 1,864 [a],[b] Associate/Asst Engineer $52 3.00 $327,081 2,080 216 1,864 5,592 [a],[b] Engineering Tech I/II/III/IV $44 4.00 $361,990 2,080 216 1,864 7,456 [a],[b] Management Analyst $45 1.00 $93,329 2,080 216 1,864 1,864 [a],[b] Administrative Assistant I/II $27 1.00 $55,617 2,080 216 1,864 1,864 [a],[b] Total 12.00 $1,271,015 22,368
Contract Services
Description Total Est Hrly Cost Total Hours Notes
Annual Contract Services $30,000 $200 150 [c]
Total Productive Hours Total Notes
In-House 22,368
Contract 150
Total 22,518
Allocation of Hours Share Total Notes
Indirect 35% 7,881 [b]
Direct 65% 14,637 [b]
Total 100% 22,518
[a] Source: FY 24/25 authorized positions.
[b] Direct/Indirect hours are intended to serve as reasonable estimates. Amounts will vary from year-to-year depending on activity, projects, and City Council priorities. [c] Amounts intended to serve as reasonable estimates of market rates for contract service providers.

Appendix II: p. 17
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Engineering Division
Recurring Expenditures [a]
Fund Division Account Acct Desc Budget Adjust Total Notes 3000 5000 - Engineering 501001 Regular Salaries 1,236,798 $0 $1,236,798 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 501002 Extra Help 49,357 $0 $49,357 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 501003 Regular Overtime 2,000 $0 $2,000 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 501101 Bilingual Pay Program 1,200 $0 $1,200 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 501107 Education Incentive Pay 8,400 $0 $8,400 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 501121 Longevity Pay 19,999 $0 $19,999 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 502003 Earned Benefit 16,802 $0 $16,802 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 503002 Vehicle Allowance 10,080 $0 $10,080 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 504001 Social Security-OASDI 76,129 $0 $76,129 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 504002 Social Security-Medicare 18,833 $0 $18,833 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 504003 PTS Plan PICA Alternative 642 $0 $642 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 505001 Retirement PERS Classic 40,217 $0 $40,217 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 505002 Retirement PERS Lateral 18,413 $0 $18,413 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 505003 Retirement PERS New PEPRA 58,132 $0 $58,132 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 505005 Retrmnt Unfunded Acc Liab Mise 238,453 $0 $238,453 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 506101 Core Allowance 226,661 $0 $226,661 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 506102 Workers Compensation 4,635 $0 $4,635 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 506110 Post Employment Benefits 26,581 $0 $26,581 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 511002 Telephone 7,000 $0 $7,000 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 511003 Postage & Mailing 400 $0 $400 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 511004 Printing 600 $0 $600 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 511005 Office Supplies 14,650 $0 $14,650 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 511007 Office Equip & Maintenance 1,200 $0 $1,200 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 511008 Electronic, Tech & Other Equip 2,400 $0 $2,400 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 511009 Software 21,400 $0 $21,400 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 511010 Rents & Leases 45 $0 $45 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 511011 Certs,Memberships&Subscription 28,906 $0 $28,906 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 511012 Professional Services 30,000 $0 $30,000 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 511013 Operating Mats, Svcs&Supplies 2,500 $0 $2,500 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 511014 Equipment Ops & Maintenance 10,615 $0 $10,615 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 511017 Safety Supplies 2,700 $0 $2,700 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 511018 Small Tools & Equipment 800 $0 $800 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 511019 Mileage 150 $0 $150 [a]
3000 5000 - Engineering 511020 Training Expense 9,500 $0 $9,500 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 511021 Travel and Meetings 7,000 $0 $7,000 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 547001 Dept Share of Insurance 68,433 $0 $68,433 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 547004 Vehicle Operations 14,695 $0 $14,695 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 547005 Vehicle Replacement Fee 10,989 $0 $10,989 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 547006 Facilities Maint Charge 53,684 $0 $53,684 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 547009 Support Services 175,451 $0 $175,451 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 520500 Adm Exp-City Council 15,258 $0 $15,258 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 521000 Adm Exp-City Manager 45,849 $0 $45,849 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 521010 Adm Exp-City Clerk 18,814 $0 $18,814 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 521500 Adm Exp-City Attorney 23,915 $0 $23,915 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 522000 Adm Exp-Finance 129,431 $0 $129,431 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 522050 Adm Exp-Purchasing 15,446 $0 $15,446 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 533000 Interdept DSC-Develop Svc 14,408 $0 $14,408 [a] 3000 5000 - Engineering 627008 Op Trsf-Support Services 3,625 ($3,625) $0 [a] Total $2,783,196 ($3,625) $2,779,571
Appendix II: p. 18
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Engineering Division
Allocation of Citywide Overhead
Description
Allocation of
C'wide OH Notes
Citywide Overhead Allocation See Above
Average Annual Revenues
Account Acct Desc
FY 22/23
Actual
FY 23/24
Actual Average
FY 25/26
Budget
413303 Encroachment Permits $363,083 $336,366 $349,725 $350,000 415012 Inspection Fees $46,685 $135,432 $91,059 $409,309 415112 Plan Checking Fees-Plans $13,613 $63,032 $38,322 $152,327 431006 Personnel Time Charged $871,925 $736,567 $804,246 $835,000 3000-5010 Subdivision Maps-Final $23,444 $47,740 $35,592 $0 417001 Sale of Plans, Maps, Ords&Pubs $5,170 $1,130 $3,150 $2,000 483000 Interdept DSC-Dev Svcs $120,372 $131,732 $126,052 $182,919 483001 Interdept DSC-Strt&Lght Maint $110,523 $145,201 $127,862 $87,654 485003 Interdept DSC-Airport Ind Park $4,087 $0 $2,044 $0 486000 Interdept DSC-WWtr System $229,953 $280,231 $255,092 $328,548 486001 Interdept DSC-Water System $259,362 $396,696 $328,029 $395,035 486002 Interdept DSC-Refuse Ops $16,782 $19,620 $18,201 $25,922 487000 Interdept DSC-PublicWorks Adm $3,882 $4,272 $4,077 $3,409 Total $2,068,881 $2,298,020 $2,183,450 $2,772,123
Description Total
Average Revenue $2,183,450
Expenditures $2,779,571
Cost Recovery Rate 79%
General Fund Subsidy $596,121
Calculation of Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate
Description Total
Costs $2,779,571
Direct Hours 14,637
Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate $190
Appendix II: p. 19
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Engineering Division
Calculation of Cost Multiplier for Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate (Apply to Base Salary Cost Per Hour) Description FTE
Annual Hours
Per FTE
Total Annual
Hours
Estimated
Salaries
Hourly Wage
Rate Only
Assuming Total
Annual Hours
Fully-Burdened
Hourly Rate
Indirect Cost
Rate Multiplier
(ICR)
Engineering 12.00 2,080 24,960 $1,271,015 $51 $190 3.73 Calculation of Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate by Position
Position Total Salaries Total FTE
Avg Salary
Per FTE
Avg Salary
Per Hour
ICR for Fully-
Burdened
Hourly Rate
Fully-Burdened
Hourly Rate
Current Billing
Rate
City Engineer $180,602 1.00 $180,602 $87 3.73 $324
City Surveyor $126,198 1.00 $126,198 $61 3.73 $226
Senior Engineer $126,198 1.00 $126,198 $61 3.73 $226
Associate/Asst Engineer $327,081 3.00 $109,027 $52 3.73 $196 Engineering Tech I/II/III/IV $361,990 4.00 $90,497 $44 3.73 $162 Management Analyst $93,329 1.00 $93,329 $45 3.73 $167
Administrative Assistant I/II $55,617 1.00 $55,617 $27 3.73 $100 [a] Source: FY 25/26 Adopted Budget.

Appendix II: p. 20
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Engineering and Encroachments Fee Description
Service
Time
Hourly
Rate
Cost of
Service Current Fee
Current Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed Cost
Recovery Fee Change Charge Basis Note
Encroachment Permit / Improvement Permit Fees
1 Utility Work/Connections (Individual Permits) 2.25 x $190 = $428 $231 54% $428 100% $196 Fixed Fee 2 Driveways/Minor Frontage Improvements
a) Residential (per driveway) 2.25 x $190 = $428 $250 58% Fixed Fee b) Commercial (per driveway) 2.25 x $190 = $428 $428 100% Fixed Fee 3 Major Utility Trench / Bore Review and Inspection 0.05 x $190 = $10 varies varies $10 100% Fixed Fee; per linear foot
4 All Other See Improvement
Plan Review and
Inspection Fees
Agreement for Private Improvements in Public Right-of-Way 5 Agreement for Private Improvements in Public Right-of-Way 1.8 x $190 = $333 $250 75% each Improvement Plan Review and Inspection
6 Engineering and Landscape Plan Check and Inspection
(Fee Includes Up to 3 Cycle Reviews - Hourly Billing Applies for Reviews Required Beyond 3rd Cycle)
a) Project Value Up to $10,000 4.00 x $190 = $760 0.75% PC; 3% Insp varies $760 100% Varies Fixed Fee b) Project Value $10,001 - $100,000
i. Base Fee for First $10,000 4.00 x $190 = $760 0.75% PC; 3% Insp varies $760 100% Varies Fixed Fee ii. Fee for Each Add'l $1 Up to $100,000 7.60% 0.75% PC; 3% Insp varies 7.60% 100% Varies Fixed Fee c) $100,001 - $199,999
i. Base Fee for First $100,000 40.00 x $190 = $7,600 0.75% PC; 3% Insp varies $7,600 100% Varies Fixed Fee ii. Fee for Each Add'l $1 Up to $200,000 6.08% 0.75% PC; 3% Insp varies 6.08% 100% Varies Fixed Fee d) $200,001 - $299,999
i. Base Fee for First $200,000 72.00 x $190 = $13,680 0.75% PC; 3% Insp varies $13,680 100% Varies Fixed Fee ii. Fee for Each Add'l $1 Up to $300,000 4.56% 0.75% PC; 3% Insp varies 4.56% 100% Varies Fixed Fee e) $300,000 or more
i. Base Fee for First $300,000 96.00 x $190 = $18,240 0.75% PC; 3% Insp varies $18,240 100% Varies Fixed Fee ii. Fee for Each Add'l $1 4.10% 0.75% PC; 3% Insp 91% 4.10% 100% Varies Fixed Fee f) Landscape Plan Review
i. Non-Development 1.00 x $190 = $190 $190 100% Fixed Fee ii. Custom Home 5.00 x $190 = $950 $950 100% Fixed Fee iii. Production Home/Subdivision 11.00 x $190 = $2,090 $2,090 100% Fixed Fee iv. Model Home Complex 7.00 x $190 = $1,330 $1,330 100% Fixed Fee v. Commercial, Streetscape, Other Development Projects 8.00 x $190 = $1,520 $1,520 100% Fixed Fee vi. Development and Civil Improvements - Landscaping Review 10.00 x $190 = $1,900 $1,900 100% Fixed Fee Appendix II: p. 21
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Engineering and Encroachments Fee Description
Service
Time
Hourly
Rate
Cost of
Service Current Fee
Current Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed Cost
Recovery Fee Change Charge Basis Note
Grading and Drainage Plan Review and Inspection
7 Grading and Drainage Plan Review
a) Site < 10,000 SF (gross site area) 6.0 x $190 = $1,140 $1,140 100% b) Site ≥ 10,000 SF and < .5 Acre (gross site area) 12.0 x $190 = $2,280 $2,280 100% c) Site ≥ .5 Acre (gross site area)
i) First Acre 12.0 x $190 = $2,280 $2,280 100%
ii) Each Additional Acre 2.0 x $190 = $380 $380 100% per acre NPDES / Stormwater Treatment Features Review and Inspection 8 NPDES Review / Inspection Fee (C3 Requirements)
a) For Projects Not Required to Submit Numeric Sizing 2.0 x $190 = $380 $380 100% b) For Projects Required to Submit Numeric Sizing
i) Impervious Area up to 1 Acre 9.0 x $190 = $1,710 $1,710 100% [a] ii) Impervious Area Over 1 Acre
a) First Acre 9.0 x $190 = $1,710 $1,710 100% [a]
b) Each Additional Acre 3.0 x $190 = $570 $570 100% [a] c) For Each Add'l Treatment Facility (First Two Included in Base Fee)

2.0 x $190 = $380 $380 100% each
d) Pervious Pavement / Concrete / Asphalt
i) First 5,000 SF 10.0 x $190 = $1,900 $1,900 100%
ii) Each Additional 2,500 SF 3.0 x $190 = $570 $570 100% e) For Projects Sent to Consultant Review n/a x n/a x pass- through
+ 15%
pass-through
+ 15% admin fee
n/a
9 Stormwater Treatment Features Operations & Maintenance Inspection

2.5 x $190 = $475 $238 50%
Appendix II: p. 22
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Engineering and Encroachments Fee Description
Service
Time
Hourly
Rate
Cost of
Service Current Fee
Current Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed Cost
Recovery Fee Change Charge Basis Note
Final Map / Subdivision Review
10 Final Map and Parcel Map
a) Parcel Map Check 28.00 x $190 = $5,320 $5,320 100% Fixed Fee b) Final Map Check
i. Base Fee/Final Map Amendment 40.00 x $190 = $7,600 $7,600 100% Fixed Fee ii. Plus, Per Lot Fee 0.50 x $190 = $95 $95 100% Fixed Fee c) Reversion to Acreage 28.00 x $190 = $5,320 $5,320 100% Fixed Fee d) Certificate of Correction/Certificate of Compliance 12.00 x $190 = $2,280 $2,280 100% T & M with Initial Deposit
11 Monumentation Deposit (Refundable) n/a x n/a x n/a 100% n/a % of survey cost est.
[b]
12 Right of Ways (ROW) and Easements
a) Review of ROW/Easement Documents 12.00 x $190 = $2,280 $2,280 100% Fixed Fee b) ROW/Easement Abandonment 20.00 x $190 = $3,800 $3,800 100% Fixed Fee 13 Subdivision Agreement Processing 20.00 x $190 = $3,800 $3,800 100% Fixed Fee Onsite Engineering Review
14 Onsite Engineering Review (e.g., Refuse Enclosure; Backflow; Grease / Sand Interceptor; Monitoring Wells)

1.00 x $190 = $190 $190 100% Fixed Fee
Transportation and Traffic Control Plan
15 Oversize Load Permit
a) One Day n/a x n/a x n/a $16 n/a per day
b) Annual n/a x n/a x n/a $90 n/a per year
16 Traffic Control Plan Review
a) Minor (Lane Closures) 1.0 x $190 = $190 $190 100%
b) Major (Detours) 4.0 x $190 = $760 $760 100%
Appendix II: p. 23
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Engineering and Encroachments Fee Description
Service
Time
Hourly
Rate
Cost of
Service Current Fee
Current Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed Cost
Recovery Fee Change Charge Basis Note
Other Applicable Fees
17 Technology Fee (% of Encroachment/Engineering Permit Fee) 5% n/a - new 5% 94% n/a - new % of permit fee 18 Will Serve Letter (Utilities) 2.0 x $190 = $380 $155 41% $380 100% $225 Fixed Fee 19 Research of Engineering Records 1.0 x $190 = $190 $190 100% Per Hour 20 Extension of Time 1.0 x $190 = $190 $190 100% per extension 21 Plan Revision 1.0 x $190 = $190 $190 100% per hour
22 Excess Plan Review 1.0 x $190 = $190 $190 100% per hour [c] 23 Re-inspection Fee (2nd Time or More) (each) 0.5 x $190 = $95 $95 100% Each 24 Missed Inspection Fee 0.5 x $190 = $95 $95 100% Each 25 After Hours Inspection (per hour) (2-hour minimum) 1.2 x $190 = $228 $228 100% Per Hour 26 Standard Hourly Billing Rates and Hourly Rates for Services Not Identified in this Schedule, Other Inspection, Missed/Excess Inspections, Re-inspection Fee
[c]
a) In-House 1.0 x $190 = $190 $190 100%
b) Consultant/3rd Party Pass-through +
10% Admin Fee
100%
27 Appeal
a) Appeal to Commission / Board / Other 6.0 x $190 = $1,140 $750 66% per appeal [d] b) Appeal to City Council 16.0 x $190 = $3,040 $1,500 49% per appeal [d] 28 Commencing Work Without a Permit or Work Different than Authorized by Permit
n/a x n/a x n/a 2x permit fee n/a double fees
*** The City will pass-through to the applicant other agency fees applicable to the project (e.g. County recording fees.) [a] For up to two treatment facilities.
[b] Refundable upon installation and verification of all new monuments as shown on subdivision map. [c] Base fees assume up to three plan checks and initial inspection and one re-inspection. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review and inspections required. * If it is anticipated that the application processing costs of selected minor or major projects will be significantly less or more than the above fees, the Director may at his/her discretion collect a deposit for the estimated staff time costs to process the application based on hourly rates.
** Engineer's cost estimate shall be approved by the City Engineer and shall include all items of work. The construction cost shall be cumulative for each utility permit work related to a single project as determined by the City regardless of the number of permits issued.
[d] Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited, at the expense of the applicant, for the purpose of providing input to the City Manager, Planning Commission, other Commission or Board, or City Council.

If a decision is made in the appellant's favor, the City will refund the appeal filing fee.

Appendix II: p. 24
User and Regulatory Fees
Cost of Service Calculations
Inspection Services / Building Fees
Appendix II: p. 25
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Allocation of Annual Labor Effort - Inspection Services / Building Position Hourly FTE Yearly
Total Hours
Per FTE
Less: Holiday
& Leave
Productive
Hours Per FTE
Total
Productive
Hours Notes
Director of Development Services $86 0.50 $89,384 2,080 216 1,864 932 [a],[b] Chief Building Official $74 1.00 $153,290 2,080 216 1,864 1,864 [a],[b] Assistant Building Official $63 1.00 $131,498 2,080 216 1,864 1,864 [a],[b] Building Inspector III $44 1.00 $91,042 2,080 216 1,864 1,864 [a],[b] Building Inspector I/II $36 3.00 $222,533 2,080 216 1,864 5,592 [a],[b] Plan Examiner I/II $43 3.00 $267,814 2,080 216 1,864 5,592 [a],[b] Development Services Tech I/II $30 2.00 $125,920 2,080 216 1,864 3,728 [a],[b] Administrative Assistant III $30 0.50 $31,690 2,080 216 1,864 932 [a],[b] Total 12.00 $1,113,171 22,368
Contract Services
Description Total Est Hrly Cost Total Hours Notes
Annual Contract Services $80,000 $135 593 [c]
Total Productive Hours Total Notes
In-House 22,368
Contract 593
Total 22,961
Allocation of Hours Share Total Notes
Indirect 30% 6,888 [b]
Direct 70% 16,072 [b]
Total 100% 22,961
[a] Source: FY 25/26 authorized positions.
[b] Direct/Indirect hours are intended to serve as reasonable estimates. Amounts will vary from year-to-year depending on activity, projects, and City Council priorities. [c] Amounts intended to serve as reasonable estimates of market rates for contract service providers.

Appendix II: p. 26
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Calculation of Cost Recovery and Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate - Inspection Services / Building Recurring Expenditures [a]
Fund Division Account Acct Desc Budget Adjust Total Notes 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 501001 Regular Salaries $1,130,735 $0 $1,130,735 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 501003 Regular Overtime $35,000 $0 $35,000 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 501007 Call Back Time Worked $5,995 $0 $5,995 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 501107 Education Incentive Pay $600 $0 $600 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 501113 Stand By Pay $28,920 $0 $28,920 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 501121 Longevity Pay $10,674 $0 $10,674 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 502002 Unused Sick Leave $2,185 $0 $2,185 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 502003 Earned Benefit $30,254 $0 $30,254 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 503002 Vehicle Allowance $15,120 $0 $15,120 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 504001 Social Security-OASDI $75,595 $0 $75,595 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 504002 Social Security-Medicare $17,680 $0 $17,680 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 505001 Retirement PERS Classic $12,147 $0 $12,147 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 505003 Retirement PERS New PEPRA $91,916 $0 $91,916 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 505005 Retrmnt Unfunded Acc Liab Mise $218,004 $0 $218,004 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 506101 Core Allowance $168,951 $0 $168,951 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 506102 Workers Compensation $4,585 $0 $4,585 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 506110 Post Employment Benefits $52,835 $0 $52,835 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 511002 Telephone $16,220 $0 $16,220 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 511003 Postage & Mailing $500 $0 $500 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 511004 Printing $1,380 $0 $1,380 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 511005 Office Supplies $7,434 $0 $7,434 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 511007 Office Equip & Maintenance $2,845 $0 $2,845 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 511008 Electronic, Tech & Other Equip $500 $0 $500 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 511010 Rents & Leases $3,000 $0 $3,000 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 511011 Certs,Memberships&Subscription $31,188 $0 $31,188 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 511012 Professional Services $80,000 $0 $80,000 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 511014 Equipment Ops & Maintenance $2,430 $0 $2,430 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 511017 Safety Supplies $1,800 $0 $1,800 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 511018 Small Tools & Equipment $1,770 $0 $1,770 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 511020 Training Expense $14,020 $0 $14,020 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 511021 Travel and Meetings $16,958 $0 $16,958 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 511301 Non-operating Mats & Supplies $410 $0 $410 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 547001 Dept Share of Insurance $74,879 $0 $74,879 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 547004 Vehicle Operations $11,790 $0 $11,790 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 547005 Vehicle Replacement Fee $12,679 $0 $12,679 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 547006 Facilities Maint Charge $87,086 $0 $87,086 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 547009 Support Services $145,085 $0 $145,085 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 520500 Adm Exp-City Council $10,989 $0 $10,989 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 521000 Adm Exp-City Manager $33,020 $0 $33,020 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 521010 Adm Exp-City Clerk $13,549 $0 $13,549 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 521500 Adm Exp-City Attorney $17,223 $0 $17,223 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 522000 Adm Exp-Finance $93,214 $0 $93,214 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 522050 Adm Exp-Purchasing $11,124 $0 $11,124 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 531000 Interdept DSC-General Fund $107,350 $0 $107,350 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 533000 Interdept DSC-Develop Svc $65,456 $0 $65,456 3000 5010 - Inspection Services 627008 Op Trsf-Support Services $2,530 ($2,530) $0 Total $2,767,625 ($2,530) $2,765,095
Appendix II: p. 27
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Calculation of Cost Recovery and Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate - Inspection Services / Building Allocation of Citywide Overhead
Description
Allocation of
C'wide OH Notes
Citywide Overhead Allocation See Above
Revenue Summary
Fund Desc Acct Desc
FY 22/23
Actual
FY 23/24
Actual Average
FY 25/26
Budget Notes
3000-5010 Construction Permits $1,886,773 $1,840,246 $1,863,509 $1,800,000 [a] 3000-5010 Plan Checking Fees-Plans $483,717 $447,647 $465,682 $640,000 [a] Total $2,370,490 $2,287,893 $2,329,191 $2,440,000
Description Total
Average Revenue $2,329,191
Expenditures $2,765,095
Cost Recovery Rate 84%
General Fund Subsidy $435,904
Calculation of Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate
Description Total
Costs $2,765,095
Direct Hours 16,072
Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate $172
Appendix II: p. 28
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Calculation of Cost Recovery and Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate - Inspection Services / Building Calculation of Cost Multiplier for Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate (Apply to Base Salary Cost Per Hour) Description FTE
Annual Hours
Per FTE
Total Annual
Hours
Estimated
Salaries
Hourly Wage
Rate Only
Assuming Total
Annual Hours
Fully-Burdened
Hourly Rate
Indirect Cost
Rate Multiplier
(ICR)
Building 12.00 2,080 24,960 $1,113,171 $45 $172 3.86 Calculation of Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate by Position
Position Total Salaries Total FTE
Avg Salary
Per FTE
Avg Salary
Per Hour
ICR for Fully-
Burdened
Hourly Rate
Fully-Burdened
Hourly Rate
Director of Development Services $89,384 0.50 $178,767 $86 3.86 $331 Chief Building Official $153,290 1.00 $153,290 $74 3.86 $284 Assistant Building Official $131,498 1.00 $131,498 $63 3.86 $244 Building Inspector III $91,042 1.00 $91,042 $44 3.86 $169 Building Inspector I/II $222,533 3.00 $74,178 $36 3.86 $138 Plan Examiner I/II $267,814 3.00 $89,271 $43 3.86 $166
Development Services Tech I/II $125,920 2.00 $62,960 $30 3.86 $117 Administrative Assistant III $31,690 0.50 $63,380 $30 3.86 $118 [a] Source: FY 25/26 Recommended Budget.

Appendix II: p. 29
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Building Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time Cost of Service Current Fee Proposed Fee
Fee Description
Permit
Processing Inspection Total Hourly Rate
Permit
Processing Inspection Total
Permit
Processing Inspection Total
Current
Cost
Recovery
Over the Counter Permits
1 Electric - Service Panel Add/Change 0.25 1.00 1.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $215 $10.75 $126.96 $137.71 64% 2 Electric - Sub-Panel Add/Change 0.25 1.00 1.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $215 $10.75 $126.96 $137.71 64% 3 Electric - Temporary Power Pole 0.25 1.00 1.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $215 $10.75 $126.96 $137.71 64% 4 HVAC - AC Condenser Add/Change 0.25 1.00 1.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $215 $10.75 $126.96 $137.71 64% 5 HVAC - Boiler/Chiller Add/Change 0.25 1.00 1.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $215 $10.75 $126.96 $137.71 64% 6 HVAC - Ducting Add/Change 0.25 1.00 1.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $215 $10.75 $126.96 $137.71 64% 7 HVAC - Furnace Add/Change 0.25 1.00 1.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $215 $10.75 $126.96 $137.71 64% 8 HVAC - Heat Exchanger Add/Change 0.25 1.00 1.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $215 $10.75 $126.96 $137.71 64% 9 HVAC - Rooftop Unit Add/Change 0.25 1.00 1.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $215 $10.75 $126.96 $137.71 64% 10 HVAC - Split System Add/Change 0.25 1.00 1.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $215 $10.75 $126.96 $137.71 64% 11 Plumbing - Backflow 0.25 1.00 1.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $215 $10.75 $126.96 $137.71 64% 12 Plumbing - Gas Line Add/Replace 0.25 1.00 1.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $215 $10.75 $126.96 $137.71 64% 13 Plumbing - Sewer Line Add/Replace 0.25 1.00 1.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $215 $10.75 $126.96 $137.71 64% 14 Plumbing - Water Heater Add/Replace 0.25 1.00 1.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $215 $10.75 $126.96 $137.71 64% 15 Plumbing - Water Line Add/Replace 0.25 1.00 1.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $215 $10.75 $126.96 $137.71 64% 16 Plumbing - Water Heater (Tankless) Add/Replace 0.25 1.00 1.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $215 $10.75 $126.96 $137.71 64% Appendix II: p. 30
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Building Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time
Fee Description
Over the Counter Permits
1 Electric - Service Panel Add/Change
2 Electric - Sub-Panel Add/Change
3 Electric - Temporary Power Pole
4 HVAC - AC Condenser Add/Change
5 HVAC - Boiler/Chiller Add/Change
6 HVAC - Ducting Add/Change
7 HVAC - Furnace Add/Change
8 HVAC - Heat Exchanger Add/Change
9 HVAC - Rooftop Unit Add/Change
10 HVAC - Split System Add/Change
11 Plumbing - Backflow
12 Plumbing - Gas Line Add/Replace
13 Plumbing - Sewer Line Add/Replace
14 Plumbing - Water Heater Add/Replace
15 Plumbing - Water Line Add/Replace
16 Plumbing - Water Heater (Tankless) Add/Replace
Proposed Fee Fee Change
Permit
Processing Inspection Total
Proposed
Cost
Recovery
Permit
Processing Inspection Total Unit Note
$43 $172 $215 100% $32 $45 $77
$43 $172 $215 100% $32 $45 $77
$43 $172 $215 100% $32 $45 $77
$43 $172 $215 100% $32 $45 $77
$43 $172 $215 100% $32 $45 $77
$43 $172 $215 100% $32 $45 $77
$43 $172 $215 100% $32 $45 $77
$43 $172 $215 100% $32 $45 $77
$43 $172 $215 100% $32 $45 $77
$43 $172 $215 100% $32 $45 $77
$43 $172 $215 100% $32 $45 $77
$43 $172 $215 100% $32 $45 $77
$43 $172 $215 100% $32 $45 $77
$43 $172 $215 100% $32 $45 $77
$43 $172 $215 100% $32 $45 $77
$43 $172 $215 100% $32 $45 $77
Appendix II: p. 31
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Building Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time Cost of Service Current Fee Proposed Fee
Fee Description
Permit
Processing Inspection Total Hourly Rate
Permit
Processing Inspection Total
Permit
Processing Inspection Total
Current
Cost
Recovery
17 Reroof (Overlay or Tear-Off/Replace) - Residential 0.25 2.00 2.25 x $172 = $43 $344 $387 $0.00 $309.22 $309.22 80% 18 Reroof (Overlay or Tear-Off/Replace) - Commercial / Multi- Family
a) 1 - 20,000 sq ft 0.25 3.00 3.25 x $172 = $43 $516 $559 $10.75 $380.89 $391.64 70% b) 20,001 - 40,000 sq ft 0.25 5.00 5.25 x $172 = $43 $860 $903 $10.75 $634.82 $645.57 71% c) 40,001 - 60,000 sq ft 0.25 6.00 6.25 x $172 = $43 $1,032 $1,075 $10.75 $761.78 $772.53 72% d) 60,001 - 80,000 sq ft 0.25 8.00 8.25 x $172 = $43 $1,376 $1,419 $10.75 $1,015.71 $1,026.46 72% e) 80,001 - 100,000 sq ft 0.25 10.00 10.25 x $172 = $43 $1,720 $1,763 $10.75 $1,269.64 $1,280.39 73% f) 100,001 - 120,000 sq ft 0.25 12.00 12.25 x $172 = $43 $2,064 $2,107 $10.75 $1,523.56 $1,534.31 73% g) 120,001+ sq ft 0.25 14.00 14.25 x $172 = $43 $2,408 $2,451 $10.75 $1,777.49 $1,788.24 73% Appendix II: p. 32
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Building Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time
Fee Description
17 Reroof (Overlay or Tear-Off/Replace) - Residential
18 Reroof (Overlay or Tear-Off/Replace) - Commercial / Multi- Family
a) 1 - 20,000 sq ft
b) 20,001 - 40,000 sq ft
c) 40,001 - 60,000 sq ft
d) 60,001 - 80,000 sq ft
e) 80,001 - 100,000 sq ft
f) 100,001 - 120,000 sq ft
g) 120,001+ sq ft
Proposed Fee Fee Change
Permit
Processing Inspection Total
Proposed
Cost
Recovery
Permit
Processing Inspection Total Unit Note
$43 $344 $387 100% $43 $35 $78
$43 $516 $559 100% $32 $135 $167
$43 $860 $903 100% $32 $225 $257
$43 $1,032 $1,075 100% $32 $270 $302
$43 $1,376 $1,419 100% $32 $360 $393
$43 $1,720 $1,763 100% $32 $450 $483
$43 $2,064 $2,107 100% $32 $540 $573
$43 $2,408 $2,451 100% $32 $631 $663
Appendix II: p. 33
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Building Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time Cost of Service Current Fee
Fee Description
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total Hourly Rate
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total
Miscellaneous
1 Aircraft Hangar - Basic Aircraft Storage 0.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 x $172 = $0 $344 $688 $1,032 2 Alteration / Remodel / Repair (Multi-Family / Residential) 0.25 1.00 2.00 3.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $344 $559 3 Balcony 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 x $172 = $0 $172 $344 $516 4 Block Wall 0.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 x $172 = $0 $172 $172 $344 5 Carport 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 x $172 = $0 $172 $344 $516 6 Cell Antenna W/Without Equipment (Existing Tower) 0.25 1.00 2.00 3.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $344 $559 7 Cell Cabinet Equip Only (Exist Tower/Antenna) 0.25 1.00 3.00 4.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $516 $731 8 Cell Tower (New) 0.25 2.00 4.00 6.25 x $172 = $43 $344 $688 $1,075 9 Damage Repair 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 x $172 = $0 $172 $344 $516 10 Deck 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 x $172 = $0 $172 $344 $516
11 Demolition
a) Structure 0.25 0.00 3.00 3.25 x $172 = $43 $0 $516 $559 b) Septic Tank 0.25 0.00 2.00 2.25 x $172 = $43 $0 $344 $387 c) Swimming Pool 0.25 0.00 2.00 2.25 x $172 = $43 $0 $344 $387 d) Well 0.25 0.00 2.00 2.25 x $172 = $43 $0 $344 $387
e) Miscellaneous 0.25 0.00 2.00 2.25 x $172 = $43 $0 $344 $387 12 Fence 0.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 x $172 = $0 $172 $172 $344 13 Garage
a) Commercial See Note
b) Multi-Family See Note
c) Public Parking See Note
d) Residential 0.00 1.00 6.00 7.00 x $172 = $0 $172 $1,032 $1,204 Appendix II: p. 34
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Building Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time
Fee Description
Miscellaneous
1 Aircraft Hangar - Basic Aircraft Storage
2 Alteration / Remodel / Repair (Multi-Family / Residential) 3 Balcony
4 Block Wall
5 Carport
6 Cell Antenna W/Without Equipment (Existing Tower)
7 Cell Cabinet Equip Only (Exist Tower/Antenna)
8 Cell Tower (New)
9 Damage Repair
10 Deck
11 Demolition
a) Structure
b) Septic Tank
c) Swimming Pool
d) Well
e) Miscellaneous
12 Fence
13 Garage
a) Commercial
b) Multi-Family
c) Public Parking
d) Residential
Current Fee Proposed Fee Fee Change
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total
Current
Cost
Recovery
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total
Proposed
Cost
Recovery
$0.00 $241.64 $507.85 $749.49 73% $0 $344 $688 $1,032 100% $0.00 $120.82 $253.93 $374.75 67% $43 $172 $344 $559 100% $0.00 $120.82 $253.93 $374.75 73% $0 $172 $344 $516 100% $0.00 $120.82 $126.96 $247.78 72% $0 $172 $172 $344 100% $0.00 $120.82 $253.93 $374.75 73% $0 $172 $344 $516 100% $10.75 $120.82 $253.93 $385.50 69% $43 $172 $344 $559 100% $10.75 $120.82 $380.89 $512.46 70% $43 $172 $516 $731 100% $10.75 $241.64 $507.85 $760.25 71% $43 $344 $688 $1,075 100% $0.00 $120.82 $253.93 $374.75 73% $0 $172 $344 $516 100% $0.00 $120.82 $253.93 $374.75 73% $0 $172 $344 $516 100% $10.75 $0.00 $380.89 $391.64 70% $43 $0 $516 $559 100%
$10.75 $0.00 $253.93 $264.68 68% $43 $0 $344 $387 100%
$10.75 $0.00 $253.93 $264.68 68% $43 $0 $344 $387 100%
$10.75 $0.00 $253.93 $264.68 68% $43 $0 $344 $387 100%
$10.75 $0.00 $253.93 $264.68 68% $43 $0 $344 $387 100%
$0.00 $120.82 $126.96 $247.78 72% $0 $172 $172 $344 100% See Note See Note
See Note See Note
See Note See Note
$0.00 $120.82 $761.78 $882.60 73% $0 $172 $1,032 $1,204 100% Appendix II: p. 35
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Building Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time
Fee Description
Miscellaneous
1 Aircraft Hangar - Basic Aircraft Storage
2 Alteration / Remodel / Repair (Multi-Family / Residential) 3 Balcony
4 Block Wall
5 Carport
6 Cell Antenna W/Without Equipment (Existing Tower)
7 Cell Cabinet Equip Only (Exist Tower/Antenna)
8 Cell Tower (New)
9 Damage Repair
10 Deck
11 Demolition
a) Structure
b) Septic Tank
c) Swimming Pool
d) Well
e) Miscellaneous
12 Fence
13 Garage
a) Commercial
b) Multi-Family
c) Public Parking
d) Residential
Fee Change
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total Charge Basis Note
$0 $102 $180 $283
$43 $51 $90 $184
$0 $51 $90 $141
$0 $51 $45 $96
$0 $51 $90 $141
$32 $51 $90 $174
$32 $51 $135 $219
$32 $102 $180 $315
$0 $51 $90 $141
$0 $51 $90 $141
$32 $0 $135 $167
$32 $0 $90 $122
$32 $0 $90 $122
$32 $0 $90 $122
$32 $0 $90 $122
$0 $51 $45 $96
[a]
[a]
[b]
$0 $51 $270 $321
Appendix II: p. 36
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Building Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time Cost of Service Current Fee
Fee Description
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total Hourly Rate
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total
14 Modular
a) Modular (Commercial / Job Trailer / Sales Trailer) 0.00 1.50 3.00 4.50 x $172 = $0 $258 $516 $774 b) Modular (Residential) 0.00 1.50 3.00 4.50 x $172 = $0 $258 $516 $774 15 Parking Lot 0.25 2.00 3.00 5.25 x $172 = $43 $344 $516 $903 16 Patio Cover 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 x $172 = $0 $172 $344 $516 17 Photovoltaic System
a) 1-2 Inv or 1-80 Micro-inv 0.25 1.50 1.50 3.25 x $172 = $43 $258 $258 $559 b) 3-5 Inv or 81-160 Micro-inv 0.25 1.50 2.50 4.25 x $172 = $43 $258 $430 $731 c) 6+ Inv or 161+ Micro-inv 0.25 1.50 3.50 5.25 x $172 = $43 $258 $602 $903 18 Refuse Enclosure 0.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 x $172 = $0 $172 $172 $344 19 Retaining Wall 0.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 x $172 = $0 $172 $172 $344 20 Shed / Utility 0.00 1.00 3.00 4.00 x $172 = $0 $172 $516 $688 21 Sign 0.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 x $172 = $0 $172 $172 $344
22 Sign - Monument 0.00 1.00 3.00 4.00 x $172 = $0 $172 $516 $688 23 Spa Only
a) Residential 1.50 1.50 5.00 8.00 x $172 = $258 $258 $860 $1,376 b) Commercial / Multi-Family 1.50 3.50 11.00 16.00 x $172 = $258 $602 $1,892 $2,752 24 Swimming Pool with Spa
a) Residential 1.50 1.50 8.00 11.00 x $172 = $258 $258 $1,376 $1,892 b) Commercial / Multi-Family 1.50 3.50 11.00 16.00 x $172 = $258 $602 $1,892 $2,752 25 Swimming Pool without Spa
a) Residential 1.50 1.50 5.00 8.00 x $172 = $258 $258 $860 $1,376 b) Commercial / Multi-Family 1.50 3.50 11.00 16.00 x $172 = $258 $602 $1,892 $2,752 Appendix II: p. 37
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Building Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time
Fee Description
14 Modular
a) Modular (Commercial / Job Trailer / Sales Trailer)
b) Modular (Residential)
15 Parking Lot
16 Patio Cover
17 Photovoltaic System
a) 1-2 Inv or 1-80 Micro-inv
b) 3-5 Inv or 81-160 Micro-inv
c) 6+ Inv or 161+ Micro-inv
18 Refuse Enclosure
19 Retaining Wall
20 Shed / Utility
21 Sign
22 Sign - Monument
23 Spa Only
a) Residential
b) Commercial / Multi-Family
24 Swimming Pool with Spa
a) Residential
b) Commercial / Multi-Family
25 Swimming Pool without Spa
a) Residential
b) Commercial / Multi-Family
Current Fee Proposed Fee Fee Change
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total
Current
Cost
Recovery
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total
Proposed
Cost
Recovery
$0.00 $181.23 $380.89 $562.12 73% $0 $258 $516 $774 100% $0.00 $181.23 $380.89 $562.12 73% $0 $258 $516 $774 100% $10.75 $241.64 $380.89 $633.28 70% $43 $344 $516 $903 100% $0.00 $120.82 $253.93 $374.75 73% $0 $172 $344 $516 100% $10.75 $181.23 $190.45 $382.43 68% $43 $258 $258 $559 100% $10.75 $181.23 $317.41 $509.39 70% $43 $258 $430 $731 100% $10.75 $181.23 $444.37 $636.35 70% $43 $258 $602 $903 100% $0.00 $120.82 $126.96 $247.78 72% $0 $172 $172 $344 100% $0.00 $120.82 $126.96 $247.78 72% $0 $172 $172 $344 100% $0.00 $120.82 $380.89 $501.71 73% $0 $172 $516 $688 100% $0.00 $120.82 $126.96 $247.78 72% $0 $172 $172 $344 100% $0.00 $120.82 $380.89 $501.71 73% $0 $172 $516 $688 100% $64.51 $181.23 $634.82 $880.55 64% $258 $258 $860 $1,376 100% $64.51 $422.87 $1,396.60 $1,883.98 68% $258 $602 $1,892 $2,752 100% $64.51 $181.23 $1,015.71 $1,261.44 67% $258 $258 $1,376 $1,892 100% $64.51 $422.87 $1,396.60 $1,883.98 68% $258 $602 $1,892 $2,752 100% $64.51 $181.23 $634.82 $880.55 64% $258 $258 $860 $1,376 100% $64.51 $422.87 $1,396.60 $1,883.98 68% $258 $602 $1,892 $2,752 100% Appendix II: p. 38
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Building Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time
Fee Description
14 Modular
a) Modular (Commercial / Job Trailer / Sales Trailer)
b) Modular (Residential)
15 Parking Lot
16 Patio Cover
17 Photovoltaic System
a) 1-2 Inv or 1-80 Micro-inv
b) 3-5 Inv or 81-160 Micro-inv
c) 6+ Inv or 161+ Micro-inv
18 Refuse Enclosure
19 Retaining Wall
20 Shed / Utility
21 Sign
22 Sign - Monument
23 Spa Only
a) Residential
b) Commercial / Multi-Family
24 Swimming Pool with Spa
a) Residential
b) Commercial / Multi-Family
25 Swimming Pool without Spa
a) Residential
b) Commercial / Multi-Family
Fee Change
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total Charge Basis Note
$0 $77 $135 $212
$0 $77 $135 $212
$32 $102 $135 $270
$0 $51 $90 $141
[c]
$32 $77 $68 $177 [c]
$32 $77 $113 $222 [c]
$32 $77 $158 $267 [c]
$0 $51 $45 $96
$0 $51 $45 $96
$0 $51 $135 $186
$0 $51 $45 $96
$0 $51 $135 $186
$193 $77 $225 $495
$193 $179 $495 $868
$193 $77 $360 $631
$193 $179 $495 $868
$193 $77 $225 $495
$193 $179 $495 $868
Appendix II: p. 39
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Building Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time Cost of Service Current Fee
Fee Description
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total Hourly Rate
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total
Fee Description
Removed from Schedule - No Longer Used
1 Grading (Move Dirt Only - No Other Work)
[d] The Chief Building Official shall have the authority to increase the fee in any individual case, not to exceed the actual cost to process the permit.
[e] The amount of the fees shall be adjusted annually, at the beginning of each calendar year, to account for inflation by using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the region closest to the City of Merced. In no event shall the fees in any year be less than in the preceding year.
[a] For Commercial and Multi-Family Garage fees use Shell Building Fees and possible tenant improvement fees if commercial space is available.
[b] For Public Parking Garage fees use Industrial Building Fees and possible tenant improvement fees if commercial space is available. [c] Fees are intended to comply with California Government Code Section 66015, governing fees for residential and commercial solar energy systems. Specifically Section 66015(a)(2), "...a city, county, city and county, or charter city may charge a residential permit fee for a solar energy system that exceeds the fees specified in paragraph (1) if the city, county, city and county, or charter city, as part of a written finding and an adopted resolution or ordinance, provides substantial evidence of the reasonable cost to issue the permit." and 66015(b)(2), "...a city, county, city and county, or charter city may charge a commercial permit fee for a solar energy system that exceeds the applicable fee specified in paragraph (1) if the city, county, city and county, or charter city, as part of a written finding and an adopted resolution or ordinance, provides substantial evidence of the reasonable cost to issue the permit." Appendix II: p. 40
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Building Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time
Fee Description
Fee Description
Removed from Schedule - No Longer Used
1 Grading (Move Dirt Only - No Other Work)
[d] The Chief Building Official shall have the authority to increase the fee in any individual case, not to exceed the actual cost to process the permit.
[e] The amount of the fees shall be adjusted annually, at the beginning of each calendar year, to account for inflation by using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the region closest to the City of Merced. In no event shall the fees in any year be less than in the preceding year.
[a] For Commercial and Multi-Family Garage fees use Shell Building Fees and possible tenant improvement fees if commercial space is available.
[b] For Public Parking Garage fees use Industrial Building Fees and possible tenant improvement fees if commercial space is available. [c] Fees are intended to comply with California Government Code Section 66015, governing fees for residential and commercial solar energy systems. Specifically Section 66015(a)(2), "...a city, county, city and county, or charter city may charge a residential permit fee for a solar energy system that exceeds the fees specified in paragraph (1) if the city, county, city and county, or charter city, as part of a written finding and an adopted resolution or ordinance, provides substantial evidence of the reasonable cost to issue the permit." and 66015(b)(2), "...a city, county, city and county, or charter city may charge a commercial permit fee for a solar energy system that exceeds the applicable fee specified in paragraph (1) if the city, county, city and county, or charter city, as part of a written finding and an adopted resolution or ordinance, provides substantial evidence of the reasonable cost to issue the permit." Current Fee Proposed Fee Fee Change
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total
Current
Cost
Recovery
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total
Proposed
Cost
Recovery
Appendix II: p. 41
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Building Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time
Fee Description
Fee Description
Removed from Schedule - No Longer Used
1 Grading (Move Dirt Only - No Other Work)
[d] The Chief Building Official shall have the authority to increase the fee in any individual case, not to exceed the actual cost to process the permit.
[e] The amount of the fees shall be adjusted annually, at the beginning of each calendar year, to account for inflation by using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the region closest to the City of Merced. In no event shall the fees in any year be less than in the preceding year.
[a] For Commercial and Multi-Family Garage fees use Shell Building Fees and possible tenant improvement fees if commercial space is available.
[b] For Public Parking Garage fees use Industrial Building Fees and possible tenant improvement fees if commercial space is available. [c] Fees are intended to comply with California Government Code Section 66015, governing fees for residential and commercial solar energy systems. Specifically Section 66015(a)(2), "...a city, county, city and county, or charter city may charge a residential permit fee for a solar energy system that exceeds the fees specified in paragraph (1) if the city, county, city and county, or charter city, as part of a written finding and an adopted resolution or ordinance, provides substantial evidence of the reasonable cost to issue the permit." and 66015(b)(2), "...a city, county, city and county, or charter city may charge a commercial permit fee for a solar energy system that exceeds the applicable fee specified in paragraph (1) if the city, county, city and county, or charter city, as part of a written finding and an adopted resolution or ordinance, provides substantial evidence of the reasonable cost to issue the permit." Fee Change
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total Charge Basis Note
Appendix II: p. 42
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Building Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Fee Description
Svc Time
(Per SF) Hourly Rate Cost of Svc Current Fee
Current Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed Cost
Recovery Fee Change Charge Basis Note
Building Permit Fee [a]
New Construction - Occupancy Type [a]
1 Addition without Remodel (Greater of a or b)
a) Permit Processing, Permit, and Bldg Plan Review
i) Permit Processing 0.25 x $172 $43.00 $10.75 25% $43 100% $32 ii) Building Plan Review 1.00 x $172 $172.00 $120.82 70% $172 100% $51 iii) Building Permit Inspection 2.00 x $172 $344.00 $253.93 74% $344 100% $90 b) Permit Processing, Permit, and Bldg Plan Review
i) Permit Processing 0.25 x $172 $43.00 $10.75 25% $43 100% $32 ii) Building Plan Review See Bldg PC Fees See Bldg PC Fees iii) Building Permit Inspection 0.0107 x $172 $1.84 $1.55 84% $1.84 100% $0.29 per sq ft 2 Aircraft Hangar - Crew Amenities and Aircraft
a) Up to 5,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0079 x $172 $1.36 $1.15 84% $1.36 100% $0.21 per sq ft b) 5,001 - 10,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0067 x $172 $1.15 $0.97 84% $1.15 100% $0.18 per sq ft c) 10,001 - 40,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0059 x $172 $1.01 $0.85 84% $1.01 100% $0.16 per sq ft d) 40,001 - 50,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0048 x $172 $0.83 $0.70 84% $0.83 100% $0.13 per sq ft e) 50,001 Sq. Ft. and over 0.0034 x $172 $0.58 $0.49 84% $0.58 100% $0.09 per sq ft 3 Aircraft Hangar - Repair Facility
a) Up to 5,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0079 x $172 $1.36 $1.15 84% $1.36 100% $0.21 per sq ft b) 5,001 - 10,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0067 x $172 $1.15 $0.97 84% $1.15 100% $0.18 per sq ft c) 10,001 - 40,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0059 x $172 $1.01 $0.85 84% $1.01 100% $0.16 per sq ft d) 40,001 - 50,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0048 x $172 $0.83 $0.70 84% $0.83 100% $0.13 per sq ft e) 50,001 Sq. Ft. and over 0.0034 x $172 $0.58 $0.49 84% $0.58 100% $0.09 per sq ft 4 Aircraft Hangar - Basic Aircraft Storage See Note See Note [b] 5 Apartments/Multi-Family 0.0061 x $172 $1.05 $0.88 84% $1.05 100% $0.16 per sq ft 6 Churches and Other Religious 0.0055 x $172 $0.95 $0.80 84% $0.95 100% $0.15 per sq ft 7 Garage
a) Commercial See Note See Note See Note [c]
b) Multi-Family See Note See Note See Note [c]
c) Public Parking See Note See Note See Note [d]
d) Residential See Note See Note See Note [b]
Appendix II: p. 43
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Building Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Fee Description
Svc Time
(Per SF) Hourly Rate Cost of Svc Current Fee
Current Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed Cost
Recovery Fee Change Charge Basis Note
8 Hotels/Motels 0.0054 x $172 $0.94 $0.79 84% $0.94 100% $0.15 per sq ft 9 Industrial/Warehouse
a) Up to 5,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0049 x $172 $0.84 $0.71 84% $0.84 100% $0.13 per sq ft b) 5,001 - 10,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0032 x $172 $0.55 $0.46 84% $0.55 100% $0.09 per sq ft c) 10,001 - 40,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0028 x $172 $0.47 $0.40 84% $0.47 100% $0.07 per sq ft d) 40,001 - 50,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0023 x $172 $0.39 $0.33 84% $0.39 100% $0.06 per sq ft e) 50,001 Sq. Ft. and over 0.0018 x $172 $0.32 $0.27 84% $0.32 100% $0.05 per sq ft 10 Medical - Non-OSHPD Fee
a) Up to 5,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0090 x $172 $1.54 $1.30 84% $1.54 100% $0.24 per sq ft b) 5,001 - 10,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0078 x $172 $1.34 $1.13 84% $1.34 100% $0.21 per sq ft c) 10,001 - 40,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0069 x $172 $1.19 $1.00 84% $1.19 100% $0.19 per sq ft d) 40,001 - 50,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0059 x $172 $1.01 $0.85 84% $1.01 100% $0.16 per sq ft e) 50,001 Sq. Ft. and over 0.0045 x $172 $0.77 $0.65 84% $0.77 100% $0.12 per sq ft 11 Medical - OSHPD III
a) Up to 5,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0107 x $172 $1.85 $1.56 84% $1.85 100% $0.29 per sq ft b) 5,001 - 10,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0096 x $172 $1.65 $1.39 84% $1.65 100% $0.26 per sq ft c) 10,001 - 40,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0088 x $172 $1.51 $1.27 84% $1.51 100% $0.24 per sq ft d) 40,001 - 50,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0077 x $172 $1.32 $1.12 84% $1.32 100% $0.21 per sq ft e) 50,001 Sq. Ft. and over 0.0063 x $172 $1.08 $0.91 84% $1.08 100% $0.17 per sq ft 12 Office/Professional/Retail
a) Up to 5,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0079 x $172 $1.36 $1.15 84% $1.36 100% $0.21 per sq ft b) 5,001 - 10,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0067 x $172 $1.15 $0.97 84% $1.15 100% $0.18 per sq ft c) 10,001 - 40,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0059 x $172 $1.01 $0.85 84% $1.01 100% $0.16 per sq ft d) 40,001 - 50,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0048 x $172 $0.83 $0.70 84% $0.83 100% $0.13 per sq ft e) 50,001 Sq. Ft. and over 0.0034 x $172 $0.58 $0.49 84% $0.58 100% $0.09 per sq ft 13 Residential Single-Family Dwelling/Duplex
a) Up to 1,580 Sq. Ft. 0.0107 x $172 $1.84 $1.55 84% $1.84 100% $0.29 per sq ft b) 1,581 - 3,350 Sq. Ft. 0.0101 x $172 $1.74 $1.46 84% $1.74 100% $0.27 per sq ft c) 3,351 Sq. Ft. and over 0.0087 x $172 $1.50 $1.26 84% $1.50 100% $0.24 per sq ft 14 Restaurant 0.0136 x $172 $2.33 $1.97 84% $2.33 100% $0.37 per sq ft Appendix II: p. 44
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Building Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Fee Description
Svc Time
(Per SF) Hourly Rate Cost of Svc Current Fee
Current Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed Cost
Recovery Fee Change Charge Basis Note
15 Shell
a) Up to 5,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0045 x $172 $0.77 $0.65 84% $0.77 100% $0.12 per sq ft b) 5,000 - 25,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0042 x $172 $0.72 $0.60 84% $0.72 100% $0.11 per sq ft c) 25,001 Sq. Ft. and up 0.0035 x $172 $0.61 $0.51 84% $0.61 100% $0.10 per sq ft 16 General Square Footage Fee to Be Used for Projects Not Identified Elsewhere in this Schedule

0.0107 x $172 $1.84 $1.55 84% $1.84 100% $0.29 per sq ft 17 Additional per square foot multiplier for the entire square footage of buildings 2 stories or more.

0.0004 x $172 $0.07 $0.06 84% $0.07 100% $0.01 per sq ft [a] The Building Official shall classify commercial buildings not listed above in the category most nearly resembling the use. [b] See Miscellaneous Item Section.
[c] For Commercial and Multi-Family Garage fees use Shell Building Fees and possible tenant improvement fees if commercial space is available. [d] For Public Parking Garage fees use Industrial Building Fees and possible tenant improvement fees if commercial space is available.

Appendix II: p. 45
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Building Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Fee Description
Svc Time
(Per SF) Hourly Rate Cost of Svc Current Fee
Current Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed Cost
Recovery Fee Change Charge Basis Note
Building Permit Fee [a]
Commercial Tenant Improvements (T.I.) [a]
Minor T.I.
1 Minor T.I. (Greater of a or b)
a) Minimum Fee
i) Permit Processing 0.25 x $172 $43.00 $10.75 25% $43.00 100% $32.25 ii) Building Plan Review (if required) See Bldg PC Fees See Bldg PC Fees iii) Building Permit Inspection 1.00 x $172 $172.00 $126.96 74% $172.00 100% $45.04 b) Other
i) Permit Processing 0.25 x $172 $43.00 $10.75 25% $43.00 100% $32.25 ii) Building Plan Review (if required) 1.00 x $172 $172.00 $120.82 70% $172.00 100% $51.18 per hour iii) Building Permit Inspection 1.00 x $172 $172.00 $126.96 74% $172.00 100% $45.04 per hour Moderate / Major T.I.
2 T.I. - Medical BP Fee
a) Up to 2,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0086 x $172 $1.47 $1.24 84% $1.47 100% $0.23 per sq ft b) 2,001 - 3,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0077 x $172 $1.32 $1.12 84% $1.32 100% $0.21 per sq ft c) 3,001 - 5,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0062 x $172 $1.07 $0.90 84% $1.07 100% $0.17 per sq ft d) 5,001 - 20,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0054 x $172 $0.94 $0.79 84% $0.94 100% $0.15 per sq ft e) 20,001 Sq. Ft. and over 0.0049 x $172 $0.84 $0.71 84% $0.84 100% $0.13 per sq ft 3 T.I. - OSHPD III BP Fee
a) Up to 2,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0103 x $172 $1.77 $1.49 84% $1.77 100% $0.28 per sq ft b) 2,001 - 3,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0092 x $172 $1.59 $1.34 84% $1.59 100% $0.25 per sq ft c) 3,001 - 5,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0080 x $172 $1.37 $1.16 84% $1.37 100% $0.22 per sq ft d) 5,001 - 20,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0073 x $172 $1.25 $1.05 84% $1.25 100% $0.20 per sq ft e) 20,001 Sq. Ft. and over 0.0067 x $172 $1.15 $0.97 84% $1.15 100% $0.18 per sq ft 4 T.I. - Restaurant 0.0136 x $172 $2.33 $1.98 84% $2.33 100% $0.36 per sq ft 5 T.I. - All Other
a) Up to 2,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0075 x $172 $1.29 $1.09 84% $1.29 100% $0.20 per sq ft b) 2,001 - 3,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0066 x $172 $1.14 $0.96 84% $1.14 100% $0.18 per sq ft c) 3,001 - 5,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0051 x $172 $0.88 $0.74 84% $0.88 100% $0.14 per sq ft d) 5,001 - 20,000 Sq. Ft. 0.0044 x $172 $0.75 $0.63 84% $0.75 100% $0.12 per sq ft e) 20,001 Sq. Ft. and over 0.0038 x $172 $0.66 $0.55 84% $0.66 100% $0.10 per sq ft 6 Additional per square foot multiplier for the entire square footage of buildings 2 stories or more.

0.0004 x $172 $0.07 $0.06 84% $0.07 100% $0.01 per sq ft [a] The Building Official shall classify commercial buildings not listed above in the category most nearly resembling the use.

Appendix II: p. 46
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Building Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Fee Description Svc Time
Fully-
Burdened
Hourly
Cost of
Service Current Fee
Current
Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed
Cost
Recovery Fee Change Charge Basis Note
1 Building Plan Check Fees - Building
a) Residential Master Plan - Initial Submittal 97% 97% 97% 100% 97% 100% 0% % of BP Fee [a] b) Tract Home / Master Plan Construction (Production Units) 15% 15% 15% 100% 15% 100% 0% % of BP Fee [b] c) Plan Review Fee - All Others, if Applicable 65% 65% 65% 100% 65% 100% 0% % of BP Fee [a] d) Alternate Materials and Methods Review (per hour) 1.00 x $172 = $172 $121 70% $172 100% $51 per hour e) Excess Plan Review Fee (4th and subsequent) (per hour) 1.00 x $172 = $172 $121 70% $172 100% $51 per hour f) Revisions to an Approved Permit (per hour) 1.00 x $172 = $172 $121 70% $172 100% $51 per hour g) Deferred Submittal (per hour) 1.00 x $172 = $172 $121 70% $172 100% $51 per hour [a] Includes up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. [b] For identical buildings built by the same builder on the same lot or in the same tract and for which building permits are issued at the same time.

Appendix II: p. 47
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Building Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Fee Description
Service
Time Hourly Rate
Cost of
Service Current Fee
Current
Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed
Cost
Recovery Fee Change Charge Basis Note
1 Tax on Construction of a Residential Unit - Per SF $0.91 $0.91 [a] 2 Strong Motion Instrumentation (SMI) Fee Calculation [b] a) Residential $0.50 or valuation
x .00013
$0.50 or valuation x
.00013
[b]
b) Commercial $0.50 or valuation
x .00028
$0.50 or valuation x
.00028
[b]
3 Building Standards (SB 1473) Fee Calculation (Valuation) [b] a) $1 - $25,000 $1 $1 [b]
b) $25,001 - $50,000 $2 $2 [b]
c) $50,001 - $75,000 $3 $3 [b]
d) $75,001 - $100,000 $4 $4 [b]
e) Each Add'l $25,000 or fraction thereof Add $1 Add $1 [b] 4 Technology Fee (percent of building permit fee) 5% 5% 94% new [c] 5 General Plan/Zoning Code Update Fee (percent of building permit fee) 27% 5% 18% new [d] 6 Permit Reissuance Fee 0.25 x $172 = $43 $43 100% new
Other Fees
7 After Hours Inspection (per hour) (2-hour minimum) 1.20 x $172 = $206 $206 100% varies per hour; 2-hour min. 8 Re-inspection Fee (2nd Time or More) (each) 1.00 x $172 = $172 $254 $172 100% varies each [e] 9 Fees for Services Not Listed in this Fee Schedule (per hour) 1.00 x $172 = $172 $172 100% varies per hour Violation Fees
10 Fee Work Without Permit or Work Outside Permit Scope 2x Permit Fee [c] Fee applies to all permit fees, excluding plan review, state fees, and other fees not adopted by this resolution. [d] Fee applies to new construction, additions, tenant improvements, and residential remodels requiring building permits. Fee is not applied to plan review, state fees, and other fees not adopted by this resolution. [e] Reinspection fee applies after the first re-inspection. [b] Amounts established by State of California. In the case of discrepancy between this schedule and amounts established by the State, State amounts shall supersede these amounts. State fees not examined or included as part of this study.

Included for documentation purposes only.
[a] See Merced Municipal Code (MMC) Chapter 5.50. In the case of discrepancy between this schedule and amount outlined in the MMC, the MMC amount shall supersede this amount. Construction Tax not examined or included as part of this study. Included for documentation purposes only.

Appendix II: p. 48
User and Regulatory Fees
Cost of Service Calculations
Fire Construction Review Fees
Appendix II: p. 49
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Fire Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time Cost of Service Current Fee
Fee Description
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total Hourly Rate
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total
1 Fire Alarm System
a) 1 - 10 Devices 0.25 1.00 1.00 2.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $172 $387 b) 11 - 50 Devices 0.25 1.00 2.00 3.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $344 $559 c) 51 - 100 Devices 0.25 2.00 3.00 5.25 x $172 = $43 $344 $516 $903 d) 101 - 200 Devices 0.25 3.00 4.00 7.25 x $172 = $43 $516 $688 $1,247 e) More Than 200 Devices (i + ii + iii)
i) Base Fee for Up to 200 Devices 0.25 3.00 4.00 7.25 x $172 = $43 $516 $688 $1,247 ii) Plus, Plan Review Fee 3.00 3.00 x $172 = $0 $516 $0 $516 ii) Plus, Inspection Fee for Each Additional 100 Devices or Fraction Thereof

2.50 2.50 x $172 = $0 $0 $430 $430
2 Fire Pump Certification 0.25 2.00 5.00 7.25 x $172 = $43 $344 $860 $1,247 3 Fire Service (Underground) 0.25 1.00 3.00 4.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $516 $731 4 Fire Suppression Standpipe System 0.25 1.00 3.00 4.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $516 $731 5 Fire Suppression System
a) Hood 0.25 1.00 1.00 2.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $172 $387 b) Booth 0.25 1.00 1.00 2.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $172 $387 c) Clean Agent 0.25 2.00 2.00 4.25 x $172 = $43 $344 $344 $731 d) Halon 0.25 2.00 2.00 4.25 x $172 = $43 $344 $344 $731 6 Fuel Dispensing Equipment
a) Initial 0.25 1.00 1.00 2.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $172 $387 b) Each Additional 0.25 0.25 x $172 = $0 $0 $43 $43
7 Remediation Systems
a) Soil 0.25 1.00 2.00 3.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $344 $559 b) Water 0.25 1.00 2.00 3.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $344 $559 8 Tank Abandonment
a) Aboveground 0.25 1.00 1.00 2.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $172 $387 b) Underground 0.25 1.00 1.00 2.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $172 $387 9 Tank Installation
a) Aboveground 0.25 1.00 1.00 2.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $172 $387 b) Underground 0.25 1.00 1.00 2.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $172 $387 c) Propane 0.25 1.00 1.00 2.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $172 $387 Appendix II: p. 50
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Fire Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time
Fee Description
1 Fire Alarm System
a) 1 - 10 Devices
b) 11 - 50 Devices
c) 51 - 100 Devices
d) 101 - 200 Devices
e) More Than 200 Devices (i + ii + iii)
i) Base Fee for Up to 200 Devices
ii) Plus, Plan Review Fee
ii) Plus, Inspection Fee for Each Additional 100 Devices or Fraction Thereof
2 Fire Pump Certification
3 Fire Service (Underground)
4 Fire Suppression Standpipe System
5 Fire Suppression System
a) Hood
b) Booth
c) Clean Agent
d) Halon
6 Fuel Dispensing Equipment
a) Initial
b) Each Additional
7 Remediation Systems
a) Soil
b) Water
8 Tank Abandonment
a) Aboveground
b) Underground
9 Tank Installation
a) Aboveground
b) Underground
c) Propane
Current Fee Proposed Fee Fee Change
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total
Current
Cost
Recovery
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total
Proposed
Cost
Recovery
$10.75 $129.01 $129.01 $268.77 69% $43 $172 $172 $387 100% $10.75 $129.01 $258.02 $397.79 71% $43 $172 $344 $559 100% $10.75 $258.02 $387.03 $655.81 73% $43 $344 $516 $903 100% $10.75 $387.03 $516.05 $913.83 73% $43 $516 $688 $1,247 100% $10.75 $387.03 $516.05 $913.83 73% $43 $516 $688 $1,247 100% $387.03 $387.03 75% $0 $516 $0 $516 100%
$309.22 $309.22 72% $0 $0 $430 $430 100%
$10.75 $258.02 $645.06 $913.83 73% $43 $344 $860 $1,247 100% $10.75 $129.01 $387.03 $526.80 72% $43 $172 $516 $731 100% $10.75 $129.01 $387.03 $526.80 72% $43 $172 $516 $731 100% $10.75 $129.01 $129.01 $268.77 69% $43 $172 $172 $387 100% $10.75 $129.01 $129.01 $268.77 69% $43 $172 $172 $387 100% $10.75 $258.02 $258.02 $526.80 72% $43 $344 $344 $731 100% $10.75 $258.02 $258.02 $526.80 72% $43 $344 $344 $731 100% $10.75 $129.01 $129.01 $268.77 69% $43 $172 $172 $387 100% $32.76 $32.76 76% $0 $0 $43 $43 100%
$10.75 $129.01 $258.02 $397.79 71% $43 $172 $344 $559 100% $10.75 $129.01 $258.02 $397.79 71% $43 $172 $344 $559 100% $10.75 $129.01 $129.01 $268.77 69% $43 $172 $172 $387 100% $10.75 $129.01 $129.01 $268.77 69% $43 $172 $172 $387 100% $10.75 $129.01 $129.01 $268.77 69% $43 $172 $172 $387 100% $10.75 $129.01 $129.01 $268.77 69% $43 $172 $172 $387 100% $10.75 $129.01 $129.01 $268.77 69% $43 $172 $172 $387 100% Appendix II: p. 51
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Fire Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time
Fee Description
1 Fire Alarm System
a) 1 - 10 Devices
b) 11 - 50 Devices
c) 51 - 100 Devices
d) 101 - 200 Devices
e) More Than 200 Devices (i + ii + iii)
i) Base Fee for Up to 200 Devices
ii) Plus, Plan Review Fee
ii) Plus, Inspection Fee for Each Additional 100 Devices or Fraction Thereof
2 Fire Pump Certification
3 Fire Service (Underground)
4 Fire Suppression Standpipe System
5 Fire Suppression System
a) Hood
b) Booth
c) Clean Agent
d) Halon
6 Fuel Dispensing Equipment
a) Initial
b) Each Additional
7 Remediation Systems
a) Soil
b) Water
8 Tank Abandonment
a) Aboveground
b) Underground
9 Tank Installation
a) Aboveground
b) Underground
c) Propane
Fee Change
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total Unit Note
$32 $43 $43 $118
$32 $43 $86 $161
$32 $86 $129 $247
$32 $129 $172 $333
$32 $129 $172 $333
$0 $129 $0 $129
$0 $0 $121 $121
$32 $86 $215 $333
$32 $43 $129 $204
$32 $43 $129 $204
$32 $43 $43 $118 per system
$32 $43 $43 $118 per system
$32 $86 $86 $204 per system
$32 $86 $86 $204 per system
$32 $43 $43 $118
$0 $0 $10 $10
$32 $43 $86 $161
$32 $43 $86 $161
$32 $43 $43 $118 per tank
$32 $43 $43 $118 per tank
$32 $43 $43 $118 per tank
$32 $43 $43 $118 per tank
$32 $43 $43 $118 per tank
Appendix II: p. 52
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Fire Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time Cost of Service Current Fee
Fee Description
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total Hourly Rate
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total
10 Tank Removal
a) Aboveground 0.25 1.00 1.00 2.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $172 $387 b) Underground 0.25 1.00 1.00 2.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $172 $387 11 Water Flow Test 0.25 0.00 2.00 2.25 x $172 = $43 $0 $344 $387 12 Fire Sprinkler System – TI/Modification
a) 1 - 20 Heads 0.25 1.00 2.00 3.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $344 $559 b) 21 - 100 Heads 0.25 1.00 3.00 4.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $516 $731 13 Fire Sprinkler System NFPA 13 Full
a) 1-50 Heads 0.25 1.00 4.00 5.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $688 $903 b) 51-100 Heads 0.25 2.00 4.00 6.25 x $172 = $43 $344 $688 $1,075 c) 101-200 Heads 0.25 3.00 6.00 9.25 x $172 = $43 $516 $1,032 $1,591 d) More Than 200 Heads (i + ii + iii)
i) Base Fee for Up to 200 Heads 0.25 3.00 6.00 9.25 x $172 = $43 $516 $1,032 $1,591 ii) Plus, Plan Review Fee 3.00 3.00 x $172 = $0 $516 $0 $516 ii) Plus, Inspection Fee for Each Additional 200 Heads or Fraction Thereof

6.00 6.00 x $172 = $0 $0 $1,032 $1,032
14 Fire Sprinkler System NFPA 13D or CRC 0.25 1.00 2.00 3.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $344 $559 15 Fire Sprinkler System NFPA 13R
a) 1-50 Heads 0.25 1.00 4.00 5.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $688 $903 b) 51-100 Heads 0.25 2.00 4.00 6.25 x $172 = $43 $344 $688 $1,075 c) 101-200 Heads 0.25 3.00 6.00 9.25 x $172 = $43 $516 $1,032 $1,591 d) More Than 200 Heads (i + ii + iii)
i) Base Fee for Up to 200 Heads 0.25 3.00 6.00 9.25 x $172 = $43 $516 $1,032 $1,591 ii) Plus, Plan Review Fee 3.00 3.00 x $172 = $0 $516 $0 $516 ii) Plus, Inspection Fee for Each Additional 200 Heads or Fraction Thereof

6.00 6.00 x $172 = $0 $0 $1,032 $1,032
Appendix II: p. 53
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Fire Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time
Fee Description
10 Tank Removal
a) Aboveground
b) Underground
11 Water Flow Test
12 Fire Sprinkler System – TI/Modification
a) 1 - 20 Heads
b) 21 - 100 Heads
13 Fire Sprinkler System NFPA 13 Full
a) 1-50 Heads
b) 51-100 Heads
c) 101-200 Heads
d) More Than 200 Heads (i + ii + iii)
i) Base Fee for Up to 200 Heads
ii) Plus, Plan Review Fee
ii) Plus, Inspection Fee for Each Additional 200 Heads or Fraction Thereof
14 Fire Sprinkler System NFPA 13D or CRC
15 Fire Sprinkler System NFPA 13R
a) 1-50 Heads
b) 51-100 Heads
c) 101-200 Heads
d) More Than 200 Heads (i + ii + iii)
i) Base Fee for Up to 200 Heads
ii) Plus, Plan Review Fee
ii) Plus, Inspection Fee for Each Additional 200 Heads or Fraction Thereof
Current Fee Proposed Fee Fee Change
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total
Current
Cost
Recovery
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total
Proposed
Cost
Recovery
$10.75 $129.01 $129.01 $268.77 69% $43 $172 $172 $387 100% $10.75 $129.01 $129.01 $268.77 69% $43 $172 $172 $387 100% $10.75 $0.00 $258.02 $268.77 69% $43 $0 $344 $387 100%
$10.75 $129.01 $258.02 $397.79 71% $43 $172 $344 $559 100% $10.75 $129.01 $387.03 $526.80 72% $43 $172 $516 $731 100% $10.75 $129.01 $516.05 $655.81 73% $43 $172 $688 $903 100% $10.75 $258.02 $516.05 $784.82 73% $43 $344 $688 $1,075 100% $10.75 $387.03 $774.07 $1,171.85 74% $43 $516 $1,032 $1,591 100% $10.75 $387.03 $774.07 $1,171.85 74% $43 $516 $1,032 $1,591 100% $387.03 $387.03 75% $0 $516 $0 $516 100%
$773.04 $773.04 75% $0 $0 $1,032 $1,032 100%
$10.75 $129.01 $258.02 $397.79 71% $43 $172 $344 $559 100% $10.75 $129.01 $516.05 $655.81 73% $43 $172 $688 $903 100% $10.75 $258.02 $516.05 $784.82 73% $43 $344 $688 $1,075 100% $10.75 $387.03 $774.07 $1,171.85 74% $43 $516 $1,032 $1,591 100% $10.75 $387.03 $774.07 $1,171.85 74% $43 $516 $1,032 $1,591 100% $387.03 $387.03 75% $0 $516 $0 $516 100%
$773.04 $773.04 75% $0 $0 $1,032 $1,032 100%
Appendix II: p. 54
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Fire Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time
Fee Description
10 Tank Removal
a) Aboveground
b) Underground
11 Water Flow Test
12 Fire Sprinkler System – TI/Modification
a) 1 - 20 Heads
b) 21 - 100 Heads
13 Fire Sprinkler System NFPA 13 Full
a) 1-50 Heads
b) 51-100 Heads
c) 101-200 Heads
d) More Than 200 Heads (i + ii + iii)
i) Base Fee for Up to 200 Heads
ii) Plus, Plan Review Fee
ii) Plus, Inspection Fee for Each Additional 200 Heads or Fraction Thereof
14 Fire Sprinkler System NFPA 13D or CRC
15 Fire Sprinkler System NFPA 13R
a) 1-50 Heads
b) 51-100 Heads
c) 101-200 Heads
d) More Than 200 Heads (i + ii + iii)
i) Base Fee for Up to 200 Heads
ii) Plus, Plan Review Fee
ii) Plus, Inspection Fee for Each Additional 200 Heads or Fraction Thereof
Fee Change
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total Unit Note
$32 $43 $43 $118 per tank
$32 $43 $43 $118 per tank
$32 $0 $86 $118
$32 $43 $86 $161
$32 $43 $129 $204
$32 $43 $172 $247
$32 $86 $172 $290
$32 $129 $258 $419
$32 $129 $258 $419
$0 $129 $0 $129
$0 $0 $259 $259
$32 $43 $86 $161
$32 $43 $172 $247
$32 $86 $172 $290
$32 $129 $258 $419
$32 $129 $258 $419
$0 $129 $0 $129
$0 $0 $259 $259
Appendix II: p. 55
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Fire Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time Cost of Service Current Fee
Fee Description
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total Hourly Rate
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total
16 Fire Suppression Monitoring System
a) 1 - 10 Devices 0.25 1.00 1.00 2.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $172 $387 b) 11 - 50 Devices 0.25 1.00 2.00 3.25 x $172 = $43 $172 $344 $559 c) 51 - 100 Devices 0.25 2.00 3.00 5.25 x $172 = $43 $344 $516 $903 d) 101 - 200 Devices 0.25 3.00 4.00 7.25 x $172 = $43 $516 $688 $1,247 e) More Than 200 Devices (i + ii + iii)
i) Base Fee for Up to 200 Devices 0.25 3.00 4.00 7.25 x $172 = $43 $516 $688 $1,247 ii) Plus, Plan Review Fee 3.00 3.00 x $172 = $0 $516 $0 $516 ii) Plus, Inspection Fee for Each Additional 100 Devices or Fraction Thereof

2.50 2.50 x $172 = $0 $0 $430 $430
17 Technology Fee (% of Permit Fee) 5%
18 Services Not Otherwise Listed or Services in Excess of Standard
a) Plan Review 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 x $172 = $0 $172 $0 $172 b) Inspection 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 x $172 = $0 $0 $172 $172 [a] The Chief Building Official shall have the authority to increase the fee in any individual case, not to exceed the actual cost to process the permit.
[b] The amount of the fees shall be adjusted annually, at the beginning of each calendar year, to account for inflation by using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the region closest to the City of Merced. In no event shall the fees in any year be less than in the preceding year.

Appendix II: p. 56
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Fire Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time
Fee Description
16 Fire Suppression Monitoring System
a) 1 - 10 Devices
b) 11 - 50 Devices
c) 51 - 100 Devices
d) 101 - 200 Devices
e) More Than 200 Devices (i + ii + iii)
i) Base Fee for Up to 200 Devices
ii) Plus, Plan Review Fee
ii) Plus, Inspection Fee for Each Additional 100 Devices or Fraction Thereof
17 Technology Fee (% of Permit Fee)
18 Services Not Otherwise Listed or Services in Excess of Standard
a) Plan Review
b) Inspection
[a] The Chief Building Official shall have the authority to increase the fee in any individual case, not to exceed the actual cost to process the permit.
[b] The amount of the fees shall be adjusted annually, at the beginning of each calendar year, to account for inflation by using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the region closest to the City of Merced. In no event shall the fees in any year be less than in the preceding year.

Current Fee Proposed Fee Fee Change
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total
Current
Cost
Recovery
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total
Proposed
Cost
Recovery
$10.75 $129.01 $129.01 $268.77 69% $43 $172 $172 $387 100% $10.75 $129.01 $258.02 $397.79 71% $43 $172 $344 $559 100% $10.75 $258.02 $387.03 $655.81 73% $43 $344 $516 $903 100% $10.75 $387.03 $516.05 $913.83 73% $43 $516 $688 $1,247 100% $10.75 $387.03 $516.05 $913.83 73% $43 $516 $688 $1,247 100% $387.03 $387.03 75% $0 $516 $0 $516 100%
$309.22 $309.22 72% $0 $0 $430 $430 100%
n/a - new 5% 94%
$0.00 $129.01 $0.00 $129.01 75% $0 $172 $0 $172 100%
$0.00 $0.00 $129.01 $129.01 75% $0 $0 $172 $172 100%
Appendix II: p. 57
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Fire Permit Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Service Time
Fee Description
16 Fire Suppression Monitoring System
a) 1 - 10 Devices
b) 11 - 50 Devices
c) 51 - 100 Devices
d) 101 - 200 Devices
e) More Than 200 Devices (i + ii + iii)
i) Base Fee for Up to 200 Devices
ii) Plus, Plan Review Fee
ii) Plus, Inspection Fee for Each Additional 100 Devices or Fraction Thereof
17 Technology Fee (% of Permit Fee)
18 Services Not Otherwise Listed or Services in Excess of Standard
a) Plan Review
b) Inspection
[a] The Chief Building Official shall have the authority to increase the fee in any individual case, not to exceed the actual cost to process the permit.
[b] The amount of the fees shall be adjusted annually, at the beginning of each calendar year, to account for inflation by using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the region closest to the City of Merced. In no event shall the fees in any year be less than in the preceding year.

Fee Change
Permit
Processing
Plan
Review Inspection Total Unit Note
$32 $43 $43 $118
$32 $43 $86 $161
$32 $86 $129 $247
$32 $129 $172 $333
$32 $129 $172 $333
$0 $129 $0 $129
$0 $0 $121 $121
n/a - new % of permit fee
$0 $43 $0 $43 per hour, 1 hr min
$0 $0 $43 $43 per hour, 1 hr min
Appendix II: p. 58
User and Regulatory Fees
Cost of Service Calculations
Development Specific Technology Enhancements / Land Management Tracking Fee Appendix II: p. 59
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Technology Enhancement Fee Estimated Expenditures
Description Total
Amortization /
Update Frequency Annual Cost Note
Annual Software and Licensing $50,000 1 $50,000 [a]
One Time Hardware Upgrades $100,000 10 $10,000 [a]
One Time Implementation $500,000 10 $50,000 [a]
Annual IT Labor/Consulting Support $50,000 1 $50,000 [a] Total $700,000 $160,000
Allocation Base
Description Total Note
Construction Permits $1,800,000 [b]
Encroachment Permits $350,000
Fire Permits $409,309
Planning Permits & Reviews $461,374 [b]
Total $3,020,683
Calculation of Fee at Full Cost Recovery
Description Total
Annual Revenue Requirement $160,000
Permit Fees $3,020,683
Technology Fee as a Percent of Permit Fee 5%
Cost Recovery Analysis
Description Current Fee
Fee at Full Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee Notes
Technology Enhancement Fee 0% 5% 5%
Description Current Revenue
Revenue at Full
Cost Recovery
Revenue at
Targeted Fee
GF Subsidy at
Current Fee
GF Subsidy at
Proposed Fee
Technology Enhancement Fee $0 $160,000 $151,034 $160,000 $8,966 Cost Recovery % 94%
[a] Useful life and ongoing licensing costs, and annual revenues estimated by ClearSource. Amounts are intended to represent reasonable estimates. [b] Source: FY 25/26 adopted budget.

Appendix II: p. 60
User and Regulatory Fees
Cost of Service Calculations
General Plan/Zoning Code Update Fee
Appendix II: p. 61
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - General Plan Update
Estimated Expenditures
Description Total
Amortization /
Update Frequency Annual Cost Notes
General Plan Update $2,000,000 20 $100,000 [a]
Housing Element $200,000 4 $50,000 [a]
Zoning Code $50,000 1 $50,000 [a]
In-House Maintenance $289,682 1 $289,682 [a]
Total $2,539,682 $489,682
Allocation Base
Description Total Note
Construction Permits $1,800,000 [b]
Total $1,800,000
Calculation of Fee at Full Cost Recovery
Description Total
Annual Revenue Requirement $489,682
Permit Fees $1,800,000
General Plan Update Fee as a Percent of Permit Fee 27%
Cost Recovery Analysis
Description Current Fee
Fee at Full Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee Notes
General Plan Update Fee 0% 27% 5%
Description Current Revenue
Revenue at Full
Cost Recovery
Revenue at
Targeted Fee
GF Subsidy at
Current Fee
GF Subsidy at
Proposed Fee
General Plan Update Fee $0 $489,682 90,000$ 489,682$ $399,682 Cost Recovery % 18%
[a] Source: Conservative estimates of update costs. Amounts will likely be higher. [b] Source: FY 25/26 adopted budget.

Appendix II: p. 62
User and Regulatory Fees
Fiscal Impact of Proposed Fee Adjustments
Appendix II: p. 63
City of Merced
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Fiscal Impact Analysis of Proposed Fee Changes
Revenue Impact
# Account Description
FY 25/26
Adopted
Budget
Anticipated
Adjustment to
Revenues from
Fee Changes
Forecast After
Fee Changes
Revenue
Impact
1 3000-5010 Cannabis Application Fees 56,833$ 0% 57,000$ 167$ 2 3000-5010 Cannabis Regulatory Fees 83,649$ 0% 84,000$ 351$ 3 3000-5010 Annexations & Prezoning 61,254$ 0% 61,000$ (254)$ 4 3000-5010 Application Filing Fees 3,556$ 25% 4,000$ 444$ 5 3000-5010 Building Permit Plan Checking 36,590$ 25% 46,000$ 9,410$ 6 3000-5010 Conditional Use Permits 28,740$ 50% 43,000$ 14,260$ 7 3000-5010 Design Rev & Hist Pres Permits 1,238$ 150% 3,000$ 1,762$ 8 3000-5010 Env Imp Report (EIR) Mgmt Fee 40,000$ 0% 40,000$ -$ 9 3000-5010 Env Rev-Cat Exempt/Neg Decl 7,745$ 100% 15,000$ 7,255$ 10 3000-5010 Env Rev-Mitigated Neg Decl 15,454$ 17% 18,000$ 2,546$ 11 3000-5010 General Plan Amendments 18,604$ 0% 19,000$ 396$ 12 3000-5010 Home Business Occupation Prmit 9,750$ 150% 24,000$ 14,250$ 13 3000-5010 Minor Subdivisions 11,124$ 300% 44,000$ 32,876$ 14 3000-5010 Site Plan Review Permits 21,321$ 75% 37,000$ 15,679$ 15 3000-5010 Site Util Plan (SUP) Establ 7,676$ 65% 13,000$ 5,324$ 16 3000-5010 Site Util (SUP) Revisions 3,078$ 65% 5,000$ 1,922$ 17 3000-5010 Subdivision Maps-Tentative 38,635$ 80% 70,000$ 31,365$ 18 3000-5010 Zone Changes 10,792$ 0% 11,000$ 208$ 19 3000-5010 Zoning Letters 1,160$ 100% 2,000$ 840$ 20 413303 Encroachment Permits 350,000$ 50% 525,000$ 175,000$ 21 415012 Inspection Fees 409,309$ 25% 512,000$ 102,691$ 22 415112 Plan Checking Fees-Plans 152,327$ 50% 228,000$ 75,673$ 23 431006 Personnel Time Charged 835,000$ 0% 835,000$ -$ 24 3000-5010 Subdivision Maps-Final -$ 0% -$ -$ 25 417001 Sale of Plans, Maps, Ords&Pubs 2,000$ 0% 2,000$ -$ 26 3000-5010 Strt Closure&Temp Encroachment 4,175$ 0% 4,000$ (175)$ 27 483000 Interdept DSC-Dev Svcs 182,919$ 0% 183,000$ 81$ 28 483001 Interdept DSC-Strt&Lght Maint 87,654$ 0% 88,000$ 346$ 29 486000 Interdept DSC-WWtr System 328,548$ 0% 329,000$ 452$ 30 486001 Interdept DSC-Water System 395,035$ 0% 395,000$ (35)$ 31 486002 Interdept DSC-Refuse Ops 25,922$ 0% 26,000$ 78$ 32 487000 Interdept DSC-PublicWorks Adm 3,409$ 0% 3,000$ (409)$ 33 3000-5010 Construction Permits 1,800,000$ 19% 2,142,000$ 342,000$ 34 3000-5010 Plan Checking Fees-Plans 640,000$ 19% 762,000$ 122,000$ 35 Technology Fee -$ 113,000$ 113,000$ 36 General Plan Update Fee -$ 90,000$ 90,000$ 5,673,497$ 6,833,000$ 1,159,503$
Fiscal Impact $ 1,150,000
Percentage Change 20%
Appendix II: p. 64