5. Public Hearing on Proposed Budget for 2025-26, Proposed Levy of the Municipal Services Special Tax, and Proposed Levy of the Special Municipal Sewer Tax and Consideration of the Proposed Operating and Other Funds Budgets, Schedule of Fees and Char

City of Piedmont

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: June 16, 2025
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Rosanna Bayon Moore, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Public Hearing on Proposed Budget for 2025-26, Proposed Levy of the Municipal Services Special Tax, and Proposed Levy of the Special Municipal Sewer Tax and Consideration of the Proposed Operating and Other Funds Budgets, Schedule of Fees and Charges, and Appropriations (Gann) Limit

RECOMMENDATION
Take the following actions with regard to the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget with a separate motion for each of the items:
a. Adopt the following resolution which approves the 2025-26 Operating Budget and sets total appropriations at $41,533,357 (Table 1).

Resolved, that the City Council adopts the Proposed 2025-26 Operating Budget in the amount of $41,533,357.
b. Adopt the following resolution which approves the 2025-26 Other Funds Budget and sets total appropriations at $30,330,087 (Table 1, bottom).

Resolved, that the City Council adopts the Proposed 2025-26 Other Funds Budget in the amount of $30,330,087.
c. Adopt the following resolution which approves updates to the City’s adopted Schedule of Fees and Charges as reflected in Attachment A.

Resolved, that the City Council approves the updated fees and charges as set forth in the Schedule of Fees and Charges in Attachment A .
d. Approve the following resolutions necessary to establish the annual appropriations limit for 2025-26 as presented in Attachment B.

Resolved, that the population percentage increase for the County of Alameda be used for computing the 2025-26 appropriation limit for the City of Piedmont.

Be It Further Resolved, that the use of growth in the California Per Capita Personal Income be used for computing the appropriation limit for the City of Piedmont for 2025-26.

Be It Further Resolved, that following public notice of the availability of the documentation used in the determination of the appropriation limit pursuant to Section 7910 of the Government Code and Article X111(B) of the California Constitution, as amended by Proposition 111 and SB 88, the City Council does hereby establish the appropriation limit for 2025-26 of $34,809,985. e. Adopt the following resolution necessary to levy the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Municipal Services Special Tax.

WHEREAS, the City Council, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 20B of the City Code, has held a public hearing relating to the need to assess the Municipal Services Special Tax for the 2025-26 tax year commencing July 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City Council, after fully considering all of the information and materials before it, determines in accordance with Section 20B.2 of the City Code that the cost of providing the general municipal services for the 2025-26 tax year exceeds the amount of funds generated through other revenue and income for such services; and WHEREAS, the City Council further determines that a general Municipal Services Special Tax must be levied for the 2025-26 tax year in order to provide the municipal services required by the residents of the City; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the financial and tax data available, the City Council determines that the amount to be raised by the Municipal Services Special Tax is estimated at $3,228,000 and that the tax should be set at the rates set forth hereafter.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the foregoing findings and determinations the City Council does hereby levy a general Municipal Services Special Tax in the estimated amount of $3,228,000 for the 2025-26 tax year pursuant to Chapter 20B of the City Code at the rates set forth hereafter:

Single Family Residence
0 to 4,999 sq. ft. $ 732
5,000 to 9,999 sq. ft. $ 823
10,000 to 14,999 sq. ft. $ 950
15,000 to 20,000 sq. ft. $ 1,084
Over 20,000 sq. ft. $ 1,237
Commercial Properties
0 to 10,000 sq. ft. $ 1,237
Over 10,000 sq. ft. $ 1,856
Multi-Family Residence per unit $ 507
Parcels Divided by Tax Code Area Line $ 750
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f. Adopt the following resolution necessary to levy the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Special Municipal Sewer Tax.

WHEREAS, the City Council, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 20E.4 of the Piedmont Municipal Code, has held a public hearing relating to the need to assess the Special Municipal Sewer Tax for the 2025-26 tax year commencing July 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City Council, after fully considering all of the information and materials before it, determines in accordance with Section 20E.2 of the City Code that the maximum amount to be raised by the Special Municipal Sewer Tax is $3,215,000; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of Section 20E.3, the tax for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 shall be set forth hereafter; and
WHEREAS, that based upon the foregoing findings and determinations, the City Council does hereby levy a Special Municipal Sewer Tax with an estimated revenue of $3,215,000 for the 2025-26 tax year pursuant to Chapter 20E of the Piedmont Municipal Code at the rates set forth hereafter.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the foregoing findings and determinations the City Council does hereby levy a Special Municipal Sewer Tax with an estimated revenue of $3,215,000 for the 2025-26 tax year pursuant to Chapter 20E of the City Code at the rates set forth hereafter:

Single Family Residence
0 to 4,999 sq. ft. $ 715
5,000 to 9,999 sq. ft. $ 816
10,000 to 14,999 sq. ft. $ 941
15,000 to 20,000 sq. ft. $ 1,097
Over 20,000 sq. ft. $ 1,293
Commercial Properties
0 to 10,000 sq. ft. $ 1,293
Over 10,000 sq. ft. $ 1,783
Multi-Family Residence per unit $ 595

Parcels Divided by Tax Code Area Line $ 715

BACKGROUND
The City Charter requires that a public hearing be held prior to adoption of the budget, the levy of the Municipal Services Special Tax, and the proposed levy for the Special Municipal Sewer Tax. This is the second of two scheduled public hearings. The first public hearing was held on June 2, 2025 and was preceded by two City Council Study Sessions devoted to establishing City goals and priority projects, as well as examining revenue projections and noteworthy budget variables, which took place in April of this year.

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Next year, the City anticipates public dialogue and future consideration of the merits of adopting a two year budget. This budget cycle, the City again prepared a forecast of a second year of revenues and expenditures to familiarize the concept to staff.

The following items have been incorporated into the Proposed Budget subsequent to the June 2, 2025 City Council Meeting:

Following closure of this second public hearing, the City Council may direct additional adjustments to the draft documents that will be reflected in the final adopted budget.

DISCUSSION
The Proposed 2025-26 Budget projects an Operating Net Income of $1.2 million in the General Fund. After Capital Transfers of $1.6 million to the Facilities Maintenance and Capital Improvements Fund, and $0.85 million to the Equipment Replacement Fund, and $0.5 million (ARPA funds) to the Facilities Capital Fund, the General Fund will experience a Net Loss estimated at $1.8 million, which results in a projected ending General Fund Balance of $8.0 million, or 20% of operating expenditures.

A number of key factors provide important context for the next fiscal year and the foreseeable future:

In April of 2025, the City Council convened two interactive Budget Study Sessions. At the first session on April 7, 2025, the City Council revisited and re-committed to five overarching goals established in 2024:

1. Financial Stability – Prioritize financial health and stability with efficient staffing, responsible budgeting, and long-range forecasting.

2. Community Wellness & Inclusion – Focus on public safety, civic engagement, and program offerings as pathways to community vitality.

3. City Infrastructure – Maintain and improve reliable municipal infrastructure and facilities for public use and enjoyment.

Department Name Number Original Updated Delta Reason
Administration Buisness Lic. Svc 101-0400-054-012 $ 25,000 - $ $ Not included in original budget 25,000 Administration Recruiting 101-0400-054-028 54,000 $ $ 60,000 $ Additional Retirement 6,000 Administration Software 101-0400-060-002 461,636 $ $ 452,336 $ Update expected costs (9,300) SUB-TOTAL $ 21,700
Communications Contract Services 101-0401-054-001 58,000 $ $ 39,000 $ Lower website consulting expense (19,000) Communications Software 101-0401-060-002 88,300 $ $ 95,900 $ Add Archive Social software 7,600 SUB-TOTAL $ (11,400)
Total Increase in Expenditures $ 10,300
Account
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4. Effective Government – Support policies and structures that provide for the delivery of high-quality city services.

5. Environmental Stewardship – Encourage the reduction of the community’s carbon footprint and ways to positively influence consumer choice.

The City Council also reviewed top priorities in the last budget cycle when it comes to committing organizational capacity. The Community Pool, the Dispatch Center Relocation project, the Dearing Memorial project and a future Public Safety Building in the civic center area were discussed at length. It was noted that the scale, complexity and duration of the first two projects have delayed progress with the others. However, the consensus of the City Council is that these topics are no less important today than they were when first established as priorities, and they are in alignment with the five overarching goals developed in 2024.

City accomplishments were discussed, including but not limited to:
 Improved access to City services: Building on the successful launch of online planning and building permit applications in FY 2023-24, the City continues expanding digital services. New tools introduced this year allow residents to request public records, apply for and renew business licenses, and receive instant approval for rooftop solar permits – all from the convenience of home.
 Investments in public spaces: The City continues to deliver projects that enhance the beauty and character of Piedmont’s parks and public facilities. In FY2024-25, completed improvements include the replacement of an aging pedestrian bridge over Bushy Dell Creek, restoration of the Exedra and City Hall fountains, and the full resurfacing of Linda Beach Courts.
 Expanded recreational programming: Responding to needs identified by a Recreation Commission subcommittee, the City introduced new programs to meet growing interest in adult-focused recreational offerings. The popular 801nce/month event series has quickly become a community favorite, creating space for connection and fun. The inaugural Adult Recreation Expo brought together a wide array of program opportunities from local organizations, highlighting the many ways adults can stay active, engaged, and connected in Piedmont.
 Planning for new housing and a resilient future: The City reached a major milestone in the Moraga Canyon Specific Plan process in April 2025 with the release of the Public Review Draft Specific Plan. This document reflects nearly two years of public engagement and technical analysis to define a community vision for a new neighborhood featuring housing for all income levels, enhanced recreation facilities, multimodal transportation safety improvements, and best practices in wildfire-resilient design. Community review will continue through the summer, with public hearings planned for Fall 2025.

Other topics covered at the first study session included transparency improvement projects, space needs for community programming, disaster planning and ways to improve the City’s risk profile, the ADA transition Plan, future infrastructure funding strategies, PD’s leadership transition and recruitment challenges in law enforcement. Council consensus was expressed in a number of areas that have shaped preparation of the budget document.

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At the second budget study session on April 21, 2025, the City Council devoted their attention to several topics: library services, the transfer tax, capital projects and the Piedmont Recreation Department’s (PRD’s) cost recovery model. It was recognized that in addition to the $34.9 million Pool project and the $3.1 million Dispatch Center project, an ambitious capital projects program was approved in July of 2024 with nearly 20 of the roughly 25 projects in progress and expected to continue into the new fiscal year.

The PRD’s need for space was a central theme of discussion to deliver programs, maintain service levels and achieve overall cost recovery. Securing space is essential as the observation of the 2005 Agreement for Use of Facilities with Piedmont Unified School District declines. The City must look to rent alternative spaces which means the increase in program costs will be passed on to participants. At the close of the study session, the City Council provided direction in a number of areas, including several property related topics.

A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
FY 2025-26 spans a period when numerous transitions, projects and activities are or will soon be in full swing. In the upcoming fiscal year, the City will appoint a new Finance Director and Police Chief, two essential roles in the organization. Piedmont will also witness the completion of a critical public safety hub - the relocation of the Dispatch Center and the City’s largest ever capital project – an all-electric Community Pool.

In November 2020, voters approved Measure UU allowing the sale of up to $19.5 million in bonds to be used for the construction of a new community pool and related facilities. In December 2021, after obtaining a Standard & Poor’s “AAA” rating, the City successfully sold $19.5 million in General Obligation bonds at favorable interest rates. Bond proceeds and interest from Measure UU have provided $25.2 million for the project. At the time, the original all in total estimated budget was $28.9 million and included community donations from Piedmont Recreational Facilities Organization’s (PRFO’s) fundraising campaign, the Piedmont Beautification Foundation (PBF), a long-term no-interest loan from AVA Community Energy, and State grant funds that support clean energy projects.

Since construction began in 2023, a number of unforeseen challenges were encountered that have required address. These have included utility delays, buried fuel tanks and remediation, ground water intrusion, an entire site with soil that requires disposal as opposed to allowable reuse, and design challenges, including but not limited to an all-electric pool with emerging technology in a municipal setting. The project budget was augmented in December 2023, July 2024 and December 2024 in the amount of $5 million, $2.8 million of which was from the City’s Facilities Capital Fund, for a total project cost of $34.9 million.

The City continues to pursue funding sources that will assist with offsetting costs incurred, including Inflation Reduction Act credits currently estimated at $180,000 and a $300,000 reimbursement for removal of the buried fuel tanks and remediation of contaminated soils through the State of California’s Removing or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks (RUST) Program.

The Community Pool project is currently 92% complete and in the early phases of the commissioning process. A healthy start to operation of the Piedmont Community Pool is essential as the project approaches its next phase. The City continues to learn from the City of Mountain View’s all-electric facility and actively seek ways to best prepare for the start up of a complex, Agenda Report Page 6
automated building management system. While Mountain View held water in their pools for 12 months before opening to the public, the City recognizes that important ground can be gained from the commissioning experience of another agency with the same design team.

The City is excited to open the Community Pool’s doors and deliver a year round facility with two FTEs, and an estimated 80-90 part time staff and contract instructors that will be on boarded within the next 12 months. Next fiscal year, a General Fund subsidy of $400,000 is scheduled, with $200,000 in years to follow. The financial model looks to achieve subsidy independence and 100% cost recovery by FY 2028-29. Reaching that endpoint will require discipline and focus.

Capital Improvement Projects
Major projects in the FY 2025-26 Budget include, but are not limited to:
o Dispatch Center Relocation
o Piedmont Community Pool
o Public Safety Building - Civic Center Master Plan
o Dearing Family Memorial
o Linda Beach Park Playground Improvements
o Piedmont Park Playground Improvements
o Sharon Avenue Storm Drain Improvements
o EV Charging Stations
o 801 Magnolia East Wing
o Park Pathway Repairs
o Park Sustainability Study
o Fairway/Grand Green Infrastructure
o Street Resurfacing Project
o Phase VI Sewer Project
Systems Related Costs
The following project costs are included in the proposed FY 2025-26 Budget:

In addition to routine hardware replacements (desktop computers, printers etc.) that have reached their useful life, and recurring costs for software maintenance, the budget includes funds for the following one-time costs:
o Door Access Control System for Recreation $150,000
o Server Replacements $80,000
One Time & Cyclical Expenses
All employee agreements expire on June 30, 2025. A compensation study was completed, and negotiations with all bargaining units began in February. No agreements have been reached at this time; however, the Proposed Budget includes a placeholder increase for personnel that will need to be revised pending the outcome of final agreements reached with bargaining groups.

Annual City Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts Pursuant to AB 2561 On September 22, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561) into law, requiring public agencies to present information on vacancy status, as well as recruitment and retention efforts, during a public hearing before their governing board at least once per fiscal year.

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The Legislature finds and declares as follows:
(a) Job vacancies in local government are a widespread and significant problem for the public sector affecting occupations across wage levels and educational requirements. (b) High job vacancies impact public service delivery and the workers who are forced to handle heavier workloads, with understaffing leading to burnout and increased turnover that further exacerbate staffing challenges.
(c) There is a statewide interest in ensuring that public agency operations are appropriately staffed and that high vacancy rates do not undermine public employee labor relations.

The City has 99 full-time positions budgeted in Fiscal Year 2024-25. The 99 full-time positions are represented by four bargaining groups: Piedmont Firefighters, Local 2683, IAFF (PFA), Piedmont Firefighters, Local 2683, IAFF, Fire Captain Bargaining Unit, Piedmont Police Officers Association (PPOA) Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021, as well as unrepresented employees including Department Heads.

Piedmont Firefighters Vacancy Rates and Recruitment Efforts Piedmont Firefighters has 21 budgeted positions, with 20 filled, and one vacant Firefighter/Paramedic position, for a vacancy rate of 4.76%. The recruitment for the open position is expected to begin in Fall 2025.

Piedmont Fire Captains Vacancy Rates and Recruitment Efforts Piedmont Fire Captains has three budgeted positions, with all three positions filled.

Piedmont Police Officers Vacancy Rates and Recruitment Efforts Piedmont Police Department has 18 budgeted sworn positions, consisting of 14 Police Officers and four Police Sergeants. Of the 18 positions, three are currently vacant, resulting in a vacancy rate of 16.67%. The City conducts recruitments for entry-level, academy graduate, and laterals on an ongoing basis. At present, three candidates are in the background investigation process.

Recruiting Police Officers continues to be a challenge for agencies in the region, and the City of Piedmont is no exception. The Police Department has established a dedicated recruitment team that visits academies and sets up booths at college career days and sporting events. Captain Monahan personally follows up on each incoming employment application with a phone call or email and is actively seeking qualified candidates to join the department. In addition, the City is currently in negotiations with public safety unions, with recruitment and retention identified as top priorities.

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Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021 Vacancy Rates & Recruitment Efforts
SEIU has 16 budgeted positions—seven in the Public Works Unit and nine in the General Unit. Currently, there is one vacancy in each unit, resulting in a total vacancy rate of

12.50%.

For the Public Works opening, the City began recruitment for a Maintenance Worker position in April 2025 and received 30 applications. These have been reviewed, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview in mid-June. The City anticipates filling the position in early July.

In the General Unit, a lateral Dispatcher candidate is nearing the end of the background process. The City expects them to begin employment by the end of June.

Unrepresented Vacancy Rates and Recruitment Efforts
Unrepresented employees include Department Heads, mid-management staff, and employees in the Confidential Unit, Childcare Group, and Professional-TechnicalSupervisory Group—a total of 41 positions. There is currently one vacancy, resulting in a vacancy rate of 2.44%. The vacant position is the Finance Director role, for which an offer has been accepted by a qualified candidate who will begin employment in early July.

Budgeted Filled and Vacant Position Report Summary

Currently, the City has not identified any necessary changes to policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that are leading to obstacles in the recruitment process. However, the City remains committed to considering any needed changes.

Bargaining Unit FTE Vacancies
Vacancy
Rate
Fire Captains 3 0 0.00%
Firefighters 21 1 4.76%
Police Officers 18 3 16.67%
SEIU 16 2 12.50%
Unrepresented 41 1 2.44%
99 7 7.07%
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GENERAL FUND REVENUES
The City is projecting General Fund revenues, not including grant pass-throughs, in FY 2025-26 of $39,600,734 compared to the current FY 2024-25 projection of $38,748,187. Revenue by category is as follows:

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The major sources of revenue in each category are:

Property Related Taxes
Property-related taxes are the City’s primary revenue source and account for $25,731,100 or 63% of General Fund revenues. This amount is an increase of $663,100 over the 2024-25 projected actual revenues received.

The FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget consists of:
 Property Tax revenues, comprised of taxes on secured and unsecured property, is budgeted at $19,641,800, an increase of $618,340 or 3% as compared to the FY 2024-25 projection. o The 3% increase is based on estimates received from Alameda County.  Property Tax In-Lieu Motor Vehicle License Fee (MVLF) / Homeowners Tax Relief is budgeted at $1,889,300, which represents a modest 2% increase over the prior year.  Real Property Transfer Tax revenue is budgeted at $4,200,000, flat to last year. Staff continues to estimate cautiously in this area.

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Below is a table which summarizes the volatility of the housing market over the last several years (FY 2024-25 is estimated):

Annual Statistics Related to Real Property Transfer Tax Revenue City Service Taxes
 Parcel Tax revenue is estimated at $3,228,000, an increase of $538,000 or 20% over the FY 2024-25 projection.

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o In March 2024, 76% of Piedmont voters approved a 20% increase to the tax and extended the term for 12 years, effective July 1, 2025. o Future annual tax increase is limited to the lower of CPI or 4%  The Paramedic and Water Users Taxes remain unchanged. They are levied at $18.46 and $12.00 per parcel, respectively.

Building Permits and Planning Fees
This category consists of the following construction related activities: Building Permits, Planning Fees, Plan Check Fees, General Plan Maintenance Fee, and Records Management Fees.

Proposed Revenue for FY 2025-26 is $2,130,800 compared to a projection of $2,088,000 for the current fiscal year, an increase of 2% primarily due to an anticipated modest increase in volume.

Utility User Taxes & Franchise Fees
Utility User Taxes are taxes collected from residents for the use of electricity, gas, and telephone.

Franchise Fees are contractual obligations collected from PG&E, Republic Services, and Comcast for the right to operate in the City.
 Utility User Taxes are budgeted at $1,532,500, which is 3% higher than the current year’s projection. The increase is due to expected rate hikes by PG&E.  Franchise Fees are budgeted at $606,700, a 3% increase over the current year projection of $590,000.

Revenues from Other Agencies
Revenues from Other Agencies are budgeted at $1,247,634, a decrease of $593,866 from the FY 2024-25 projection. The decrease is primarily due to the bulk of ARPA funds being expended in FY 2024-25.

Other Revenue
The major components of Other Revenue consist of these miscellaneous items: Ambulance Service Charges, Lease Revenue, Reimbursable Services, Interest and Unrealized Investment Results, and other miscellaneous receipts.

Staff is budgeting $978,700 for FY 2025-26 compared to a projection of $1,331,200 in the current fiscal year, a decrease of $352,500. The primary reason for the variance is the collection of $300,000 in mutual aid for wildfire assistance in FY 2024-25. This item is historically budgeted at $-0- due to its unpredictability.

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GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
The City is budgeting $40,466,312 in General Fund expenditures, an increase of 7% from last year’s projected expenditures. In developing the Proposed Budget, the City continues efforts to control and contain operating costs in all departments.

The following is a summary by cost categories:

General Fund Budget by Expenditure Category
Personnel Costs
Personnel related costs, which include salaries & wages, benefits, and retirement costs, are the largest overall expenditure in the General Fund at $25,682,391, which is $1,774,977 (7%) higher than the prior year projection. Such costs make up 63% of the total FY 2025-26 General Fund budget.

The tables below summarize projected personnel costs by department and by type:

Proposed % of % of
Category Budget Budget Projected Total $ Change %
Personnel Costs
$ 25,682,391 63% 23,907,414 $ 63% 1,774,977 $ 7%
Maintenance &
Operations 9,807,586 24% 9,165,142 24% 642,444 7%
Non-Departmental
4,576,335 11% 4,478,073 12% 98,262 2%
Aquatics Subsidy
400,000 1% 200,000 1% 200,000 100%
Total $ 40,466,312 100% 37,750,629 $ 100% 2,715,683 $ 7% 2025-26 2024-25
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Personnel Budget by Department
Personnel Budget by Type
FY 2024-25 is the final year of the four-year agreements entered into with all bargaining units.

Salaries expense for FY 2025-26 is budgeted at $17,043,452. The increase reflects:
 Planning and Building - Two new full time positions replacing part time staff.  Assumption of full staffing.

These increases are partially offset by:

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 Lower overtime costs as the Fire Departments is at full staff.  Decline in part-time costs in the Planning and Building Department.

In addition, as compared to the prior year projection, the most significant changes in personnel costs are as follows:
 Health Insurance – The proposed budget reflects an increase of $300,094 over last year.

The increase is primarily due to an assumed 5.0% increase in premium rates and the assumption of full staffing.
 Retirement - Employee retirement costs are projected to increase $689,068 over last year. o In FY 2018-19 CalPERS began phasing in the lowering of its discount rate from 7.5% to 7.0%. The full impact of this phase in was completed in FY 2024-25. o In FY 2020-21, CalPERS experienced a very favorable investment return of 21.3%.

The large gain triggered the CalPERS Risk Mitigation Policy which lowered the discount rate to 6.8%. Then in FY 2021-22, the CalPERS portfolio lost 6.1%. These events resulted in a lower Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL) payment ONLY in FY 2023-24, but Normal Cost increasing dramatically in FY 2023-24 and then stabilizing going forward.
o For FY 2025-26, staff is projecting that the Normal Cost, net of employee cost share, will increase by 10%, from $1,598,400 in FY 2024-25 to $1,797,411 in FY 2025-26.

The $ increase is primarily due to two new full time positions in Planning and Building and the assumption of full staffing.
o The Unfunded Liability Payment will jump 16% to $3,537,880, an increase of $490,057.
 Normal Cost is projected to increase slightly below the same rate as payroll expense going forward. As Tier 1 employees retire, the overall rate being paid declines.  The Cost Share offset will continue to decline as CalPERS Tier One employees retire.  Unfunded liability payments are projected to increase at an average rate of 9% for the next 7 years, then begin to flatten out.

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Maintenance and Operations
Maintenance and Operations costs are budgeted at $9,797,286, amounting to 24% of the FY 2025- 26 General Fund budget and an increase of $632,144 compared to the FY 2024-25 projection.

This category includes the following major expenses:
 Employee related – Conferences, travel, training, and memberships  Supplies – Department supplies
 Equipment – Vehicle maintenance and repair, fuel, and rentals  Contract Services – Third party recreational activity providers, legal, consulting, crossing guards
 IT related – Computer Courage contract, software licenses and strategic planning  Other – Public Works services (including street patching, landscaping, and tree pruning)  Utilities
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The following summarizes maintenance and operations costs by department:

Maintenance and Operations Budget by Department
The most significant increases in Maintenance and Operations costs in the FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget as compared to the FY 2024-25 projection are as follows:
 Administration – Expenses are projected to be $413,036 (16%) higher year over year. The increase is primarily due to:
o Records Management Project - $128,000.
o IT-related expenses – Reflects consolidation of Client First consulting and software expenses across departments - $108,000.
o Legal Expense - $60,000.
o Election expenses - $63,000.
 Public Works – Staff is budgeting an increase of $179,000. This increase consists of the following:
o Increased utility costs - $45,000
o Maintenance and operating expenses increase due to inflationary pressures - $134,000
 Police – Staff is projecting an increase of $115,053 over last year primarily due to increased training, crossing guard, and vehicle costs.
 Fire – A decrease of $129,724 is budgeted as lower Emergency Preparedness costs are planned.

Non-Departmental
Non-Departmental costs are budgeted at $4,576,335, comprising 11% of the FY 2025-26 General Fund budget. The following costs are included:

Proposed % of % of
Category Budget Budget Projected Total $ Change %
Administration $ 2,954,811 30% 2,541,775 $ 28% 413,036 $ 16% Communications
156,900 2% 150,000 2% 6,900 5%
Public Works
2,348,500 24% 2,169,500 24% 179,000 8%
Planning & Building 617,984 6% 645,650 7% (27,666) -4%
Recreation 1,964,500 20% 1,878,655 20% 85,845 5%
Police
1,206,815 12% 1,091,762 12% 115,053 11%
Fire
558,076 6% 687,800 8% (129,724) -19%
Total $ 9,807,586 100% 9,165,142 $ 100% 642,444 $ 7%
2025-26 2024-25
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 Insurance costs, which include General Liability and Workers Compensation, comprise $3,115,000 and present a $37,272 decrease from the estimated FY 2024-25 expense. The decrease is primarily due to:
o Flat Workers Compensation premiums and the assumption of lower claims. A large amount of claims in the past 18 months have been trending favorably in recent months. Budget is based on the average of the past five years experience.  Retiree Medical Premiums - Premiums are budgeted at $1,100,000 compared to $975,000 last year. The increase is due to three retirements in FY 2024-25, a 5% budgeted increase in premium costs, and an estimated four retirements in FY 2025-26.  Library Services – $360,985 is budgeted as a contribution to the City of Oakland, a three percent increase from the prior year.

GENERAL FUND BALANCE
The FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget projects Operating Net Income of approximately $1.2 million.

Proposed Capital transfers for essential capital needs are:
 $ 1,100,000 - Facilities Maintenance, including sidewalk replacement\repair  $ 850,000 – Equipment Replacement Fund
 $ 522,000 - Capital Improvements (ARPA & Prop 68 Funds)  $ 500,000 – 2025 Street Paving Project (Alameda CTC Funds) After these transfers, the General Fund ending balance will be approximately $8.1 million, or 20% of Operating Expenses. No further transfers are recommended at this time as the City’s goal is to maintain a General Fund reserve of +/- 18% of Operating Expenses.

Proposed % of % of
Category Budget Budget Projected Total $ Change %
Insurance $ 3,115,000 68% 3,152,272 $ 70% (37,272) $ -1% Retiree Medical
Premiums 1,100,000 24% 975,000 22% 125,000 13%
Library 360,985 8% 350,471 8% 10,514 3%
Miscellaneous 350 0% 330 0% 20 NA
Total $ 4,576,335 100% 4,478,073 $ 100% $ 98,262 2%
2025-26 2024-25
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RECREATION DEPARTMENT \ SCHOOLMATES \ AQUATICS
While the Recreation Department is a component of the General Fund, two programs under its purview, Schoolmates and Aquatics, are accounted for in separate funds.

Below is a recap of the proposed 2025-26 budget and actual results from the prior five years:

Staff has historically targeted the Recreation Department to be cost neutral.

Aquatics Fund –The Proposed Budget assumes twelve months of operation. The budget is consistent with the operational analysis prepared by the Isaac Sports Group. Included in the Proposed Budget are the following expenses:
 Aquatics Supervisor - hired 8 months prior to opening  Aquatics Coordinator - hired 4 months prior to opening  Maintenance Technician (Part-Time) - hired 2 months prior to opening  Lifeguards – Training
 Operating expenses
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The residual balance in the Aquatics Fund plus a General Fund subsidy of $400,000 is proposed to cover the anticipated loss in the first year of operation.

OTHER FUNDS
In addition to the General Fund, the City maintains a number of major funds to provide for the long-term capital needs of the organization.

Street Infrastructure Maintenance & Replacement
Funding sources for street infrastructure maintenance and replacement, including sidewalk repair, are the Gas Tax, SB1, Measure BB, and Measure F. In addition, the City competes for and obtains funding through the Alameda County Transportation Commission for $500,000. The majority of available funding is dedicated to street resurfacing, with the balance dedicated to important subcategories such as the implementation of projects prioritized by the approved Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan, and those related to the Complete Streets program.

The PCI (Pavement Condition Index) for the streets within the City of Piedmont is currently 61.

This is down from the 63 reported last year and 67 reported in 2019. This keeps the City’s overall average within the “Good” range.

In order to maintain a PCI of 67 over the next 5 years, approximately $1.5 million in funding for maintenance and repairs would be needed annually. To increase the PCI to 72 over the next 5 years, approximately $2.2 million in funding for maintenance and repairs would be needed annually.

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Piedmont’s sidewalks are increasingly in disrepair. It is especially important to repair sidewalks as soon as possible to reduce the liability associated with accidents caused by unsafe sidewalks.

Staff has proposed a budget of $650,00 for sidewalk repair and replacement, which will be funded from the Facilities Maintenance Fund.

The City currently does not have the tools to adequately track the required maintenance of sidewalks. Staff have included in the Proposed Budget the implementation of an Enterprise Asset Management system to satisfy this and other maintenance related needs.

Facilities Maintenance Fund
The City Council established the Facilities Maintenance Fund in 2013 to provide a long-term plan for addressing City-owned facilities. In 2014, responsibility for facilities was transferred from the Recreation Department to the Public Works Department. Since that time, staff has been working to develop a thorough and well-documented plan that addresses deferred maintenance, ongoing maintenance and repair, and, importantly, the desire to build reserves to address long-term, lifecycle maintenance and replacement costs. The plan will continue to evolve and improve as staff closely monitors City needs.

In 2019-20, staff removed janitorial type expenses from this fund and are now accounting for them in the General Fund. Further, to better identify and quantify long term capital needs as opposed to ongoing maintenance costs, beginning in FY 2022-23 staff split this fund into two separate funds:

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 Facilities Maintenance Fund (111) – Repairs and maintenance, scheduled maintenance, and sidewalk replacement\repair is funded annually by transfers from the General and Schoolmates Funds based on need.
 Facilities Capital Projects (112) – Capital projects for all City facilities including parks.

Funding is determined each year based on budget surplus, if any.

The following schedule summarizes the current Facilities Maintenance Fund plan. It is a roll up of scheduled maintenance and estimated repairs and maintenance for each City facility, as well as sidewalk replacement/repair.

The schedule summarizes the current Facilities Capital Fund plan. It is a roll up of capital projects for all City facilities, including parks. Supporting schedules which detail each project are included in the Facilities Program documents.

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The Facilities Capital Fund is estimated to have a Fund balance of approximately $7.9 million as of June 30, 2025. Funding will be primarily from the General and Schoolmates Funds, when available. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds are being allocated for use on the Police Dispatch Center project in accordance with City Council direction. Construction began in FY 2023-24.

Annual funding is determined based on available funds in the General Fund after consideration of the needs of the equipment replacement fund, facilities maintenance fund, and a General Fund reserve set aside in the range of +/-18%.

The Facilities Capital Fund includes major capital improvements currently being evaluated by the City in the column “FY 2027 & Beyond”. High-level assessments of the Police Department and Fire Department indicate considerable deficiencies in Essential Services Buildings. Beyond the Essential Services Buildings, City staff anticipates future renovation of the City Hall basement and Recreation Center for accessibility and to address safety issues. Major improvements to Linda Beach and Coaches Field are also being evaluated. The total cost of all these projects may be upward of $65 million and are reflected in the column “FY 2027 & Beyond”. Based on ten-year projections for the General Fund, the City does not have adequate funding to complete these projects, nor the recreation related conceptual plans developed in recent years. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 FY 2027
Actual Forecast Budget Forecast & Beyond

FACILITIES CAPITAL FUND
Beginning Balance $ 10,797,969 $ 10,457,363 $ 7,858,013 $ 346,902 $ (833,098) General Fund Subsidy $ - $ - $ - $ 400,000 $ 400,000
Schoolmates Subsidy - - - - - ARPA Funding 322,066 1,303,000 522,000 - - Contributions \ Other Funding 129,000 - 150,000 150,000 - Interest 572,179 450,000 140,000 10,000 - Total Revenue $ 894,245 $ 1,882,000 $ 812,000 $ 560,000 $ 400,000 Expenditures:

Facilities $ (322,066) $ (1,743,388) $ (2,720,735) $ (995,000) $ (54,760,000) Parks (421,667) (594,069) (1,414,000) (465,000) (27,030,000) Tennis Courts (27,741) (200,000) - (810,000) - Sustainability (43,184) (26,500) (163,000) (130,000) (632,000) Storm Drains (8,224) (150,000) (400,000) (100,000) (2,050,000) Green Infrastructure (200,000) (250,000) - (50,000) (900,000) Community Pool (207,204) (1,487,393) (3,625,376) - - Miscellaneous (4,765) (30,000) - - - Total Expenditures $ (1,234,850) $ (4,481,350) $ (8,323,111) $ (1,740,000) $ (86,182,000) Ending Balance $ 10,457,363 $ 7,858,013 $ 346,902 $ (833,098) $ (86,615,098)

FISCAL YEAR
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Equipment Replacement Fund
The Equipment Replacement Fund sets aside funds in anticipation of the orderly replacement of City vehicles, heavy equipment, general equipment, as well as IT infrastructure. A replacement schedule has been developed detailing all equipment including the estimated year of replacement and estimated replacement cost.

The following is the proposed Equipment Replacement expenditures for FY 2025-26 of $1,692,697:

The Equipment Replacement Fund is estimated to have a Fund Balance of approximately $2.8 million as of June 30, 2025; an unrestricted fund balance of $2.2 million and a restricted balance of $600,000. The restriction is the City Council approved system rehabilitation loan to the Sewer Fund.

Funding of $850,000 is needed for FY 2025-2026. Staff recommends transferring these funds in FY 2024-25 if the projected surplus for such year is realized.

Sewer Fund
$
Description Amount
Communications
Broadcast Ctrl. and Council Chambers A/V 635,000
Video Server 20,000
Public Works:

CCTV Van 350,000
Recreation
Copy Machine 15,000
Police:

Licences for CAD\CRM 75,000
Fire:

LUCAS Device (CPR Machine) 50,000
IT:

Applications & Systems 305,000
IT Infrastructure 197,000
Desktops\Laptops\etc. 45,697
Total Proposed Expenditures 1,692,697 $
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The Sewer Fund is used to account for costs related to the inspection, maintenance, repair, and replacement of the sanitary sewer system in the City. In July 2014, the City and other East Bay jurisdictions entered into a Consent Decree Order (CDO) mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which requires the City to complete a rehabilitation of the sewer system and to establish a comprehensive monitoring of system performance. With the CDO finalized, and all of the mandated improvement measures identified, the City has moved forward with definitive plans to achieve full compliance.

To this end, the City Council previously approved loans totaling $800,000 to the Sewer Fund from the Equipment Replacement Fund and the Facilities Maintenance Fund. These loans made the need for increasing the Sewer Tax or Real Property Transfer Tax unnecessary and provided the resources needed to initiate the next phase of required sewer rehabilitation.

With the approval of a low-interest loan by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), construction of Phase V of the sewer rehabilitation project began in FY 2017-18 and was completed in the first quarter of FY 2018-19. Thereafter, Phase VI design work began in FY 2022-23 with construction anticipated to begin in FY 2024-25. All phases of rehabilitation are projected to be completed over the next decade, ahead of the schedule established under the CDO.

Sewer Fund Recap
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In addition to the construction of rehabilitation projects, the Sewer Fund reimburses the General Fund for sewer related expenses charged to the General Fund. Public Works and Finance have refined expense estimates and captured actual costs related to personnel, supplies and services.

Based on the data collected, the proposed transfer for FY 2025-26 is projected at $927,000, an increase of $27,000 over the last fiscal year.

Pension Rate Stabilization Fund
In 2017-18, the City established a Pension Rate Stabilization Fund. The City partnered with the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) to establish a Section 115 Trust. The trust allows for the smoothing of rising pension costs which are expected to more than double over the next ten years. Through the deposit of funds into the Section 115 Trust Program, the City could expect to earn a rate of return greater than what would be attained through the City’s investment with the State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). The higher return is made possible because the Section 115 Trust Program is not prohibited by State law from making purchases of higher yield equities.

In May 2018, the City transferred $2.0 million from the General Fund into the Pension Rate Stabilization Fund with an additional transfer of $750,000 in November 2018. In February 2021, the City engaged actuarial firm Bartel & Associates to refresh the City’s ten-year pension expense projections. The projections increased approximately $3.0 million as compared to the long-range plan. The increase was due to CalPERS lower than expected investment results in FY 2019-20 and the effect of the changes in its amortization policy. Amortization periods for the Unfunded Accrued Liability have been shortened from 30 years to 20 years, which lowers overall liability, but increases annual payments. Due to this change, an additional $1.0 million was transferred to PARS in October 2021.

The City’s long-term plan now indicates that the City may need to draw down on the PARS fund as early as FY 2026-27 to pay annual pension payments and maintain a reasonable General Fund reserve.

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Table 1 – City of Piedmont Budget Summary

CURRENT ESTIMATED PROPOSED BUDGET
BUDGET EXPENDITURES BUDGET %
EXPENDITURES: 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26 CHANGE
ADMIN. & COMMUNICATIONS 5,337,853 $ $ 4,904,165 $ 5,503,531 3.1% PUBLIC WORKS 4,963,947 4,561,140 4,953,391 -0.2%
PLANNING & BUILDING 2,933,105 2,513,740 2,521,416 -14.0% RECREATION 4,131,680 3,957,486 4,278,028 3.5%
POLICE 8,821,707 8,409,882 9,217,073 4.5%
FIRE 8,726,955 8,726,343 9,016,538 3.3%
NON-DEPARTMENTAL 4,450,471 4,478,073 4,576,335 2.8%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 39,365,718 37,550,829 40,066,312 1.8%

OTHER OPERATING FUNDS
SCHOOLMATES FUND 1,466,698 1,144,056 1,467,045 0.0%
TOTAL OPR. EXPENDITURES 40,832,416 $ $ 38,694,885 $ 41,533,357 1.7% EXPENDITURES:

ATHLETIC FACILITY PRESERVATION $ 42,000 $ 43,000 $ 42,000 $ - COPS 175,000 120,535 82.3% 319,000
GAS TAX 300,000 15,000 81.3% 544,000
MEASURE BB 1,825,000 340,000 2,482,000 36.0%
MEASURE D 36,500 27,000 -41.1% 21,500
MEASURE F - VRF 40,000 100,000 - 150.0%
SB1 ROAD MAINTENANCE 290,000 200,000 104.5% 593,000
TRAFFIC SAFETY 11,000 11,200 1.8% 11,200
TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2,719,500 756,735 4,112,700 51.2% CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 500,000 500,000 - 0.0%
AQUATICS PROJECT 7,621,474 10,870,029 3,999,376 -47.5%
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT 823,175 1,033,060 1,692,697 105.6% FACILITY CAPITAL PROJECT 8,181,500 4,481,350 8,323,111 1.7% FACILITY MAINTENANCE 1,203,500 853,500 1,616,500 34.3%
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS 18,329,649 17,237,939 16,131,684 -12.0% AQUATICS BOND 1,272,900 1,272,900 1,276,400 0.3%
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUNDS 1,272,900 1,272,900 1,276,400 0.3% AQUATICS 757,229 97,100 1,919,948 153.5%
SEWER 3,546,219 1,396,219 6,889,355 94.3%
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS 4,303,448 1,493,319 8,809,303 104.7% TOTAL OTHER FUNDS $ 26,625,497 $ 20,760,893 $ 30,330,087 13.9% GRAND TOTAL $ 67,457,913 $ 59,455,778 $ 71,863,444 6.5%

OPERATING BUDGET
FY 2025-26 BUDGET SUMMARY

CITY OF PIEDMONT

OTHER FUNDS BUDGET
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APPROPRIATIONS (GANN) LIMIT
State law approved by the voters and known as the Gann Initiative places limits on the amount of tax-generated revenue (Proceeds of Taxes) that cities can receive and appropriate each year. The limit is based on actual appropriations during 1978-79 and is adjusted annually by cost-of-living and population growth factors. Only specific revenues are classified as Proceeds of Taxes.

The passage of Proposition 4 in November 1979 established the annual appropriation limit requirement beginning in 1980-81 (using 1978-79 as the base) for state and local entities. If an entity received excess funds (over the limit) in any one year, it could only use the funds in the subsequent year if below the Appropriations Limit that year.

Senate Bill 1359 provided for implementing Proposition 4. The State Department of Finance is required each year to notify local governments of the changes in the cost of living or change in California Per Capita Income, whichever is lower, along with the population change from the prior calendar year. Using this data, the City Council would then adopt a resolution stating the amount of the appropriation limit for the new fiscal year.

Proposition 111 and SB 88 modified Proposition 4 to allow the annual adjustment factors to be altered beginning with the 1990-91 calculation. Rather than using the lesser of California Per Capita Income or U.S. CPI to measure inflation each year, the city may choose to use the growth in the California Per Capita Income or the growth in the non-residential assessed valuation due to new construction within the city. Also, rather than using only the population growth of the city, each city may choose to use the population growth within its county.

The Calculation of Appropriation Subject to Limit for 2025-26 is attached. This computation includes the calculations necessary to determine the City's appropriation limitation for 2025-26.

The carry forward 2024-25 Appropriation Limit, adjusted by the Cost of Living factor of

1.0644% and the population factor of .9978% (from the Department of Finance) establishes the 2025-26 Appropriation Limit at $34,809,985. The City’s appropriations subject to limit totals $33,319,800, which is $1,490,185 below the calculated limit.

FEES & CHARGES
The City annually reviews its fee schedule and adopts updates to certain specific fees and charges where determined necessary. It is generally City policy to establish fees and charges for City services which fully reimburse the City for the associated costs of providing services, and thus planning permit fees, building fees, and other fees for services are adjusted on a regular basis. Staff review existing fees and charges annually in conjunction with the review of the City’s budget to insure that they are adequate and to relate them to their associated program cost.

By: Michael Szczech, Finance Director
Attachment A - Schedule of Fees and Charges
Attachment B - Calculation of Appropriation Subject to Limit (Schedules 1 – 3) Attachment C - Department of Finance Price & Population Information Agenda Report Page 29
City of Piedmont Fee Schedule
2025-26 Proposed Budget
Fee Schedule
9-1 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 30
City of Piedmont Fee Schedule
2025-26 Proposed Budget
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9-2 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 31
City of Piedmont
2025‐26 Proposed Budget
Fee Schedule

DESCRIPTION FEE COMMENTS
Home Occupation Permit Application Fee $100
Street Use Permit Application Fee $50
State Disability Access Fee $4 Added to Business Licenses pursuant to GC4467
Bank Non-Sufficient Funds Fee $35
Bank Stop Payment Fee $31

DESCRIPTION FEE COMMENTS
Banner Hanging Fee $105 Piedmont Groups
Banner Hanging Fee $300 Outside Piedmont Groups
Sign Hanging Fee $174
Encroachment Permits (Work in Right-ofWay) $584 Depending on project site and scope, and deposit might be required
Encroachment Permits with Engineering
Review $944
Revocable Encroachment Permit (for semipermanent improvements in the Right-ofWay or within easements $961
Sidewalk Inspection $274
Sewer $281
Solid Waste Self Haul Permit 281
Exemption from Curbside Placement of
Solid Waste Carts No Fee Requires annual renewal
I. ADMINISTRATION

SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES

SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
II. PUBLIC WORKS
9-3 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 32
City of Piedmont
2025‐26 Proposed Budget
Fee Schedule

DESCRIPTION FEE COMMENTS
Job Value of work being done: Fee based on value of work $1 to $500 Base Fee of $76
$501 to $2,000 Base Fee of $82 +
($4.35 for every $100)
$2,001 to $25,000 Base Fee of $148 +
($21.11 for every $1,000)
$25,001 to $50,000 Base Fee of $663 +
($15.12 for every $1,000)
$50,001 to $100,000 Base Fee of $1,062 +
($10.42 for every $1,000)
$100,001 to $500,000 Base Fee of $1,619 +
($8.38 for every $1,000)
$500,001 to $1,000,000 Base Fee of $4,872 +
($7.09 for every $1,000)
Over $1,000,000 Base Fee of $8,964 +
($4.53 for every $1,000)
Plan Check Fee
Job Value of work being done: Fee based on value of work $1 to $500 Base Fee of $25
$501 to $2,000 Base Fee of $30 +
($3.17 for every $100)
$2,001 to $25,000 Base Fee of $71 +
($13.66 for every $1,000)
$25,001 to $50,000 Base Fee of $404 +
($10.25 for every $1,000)
$50,001 to $100,000 Base Fee of $668 +
($6.80 for every $1,000)
$100,001 to $500,000 Base Fee of $1,026 +
($5.46 for every $1,000)
$500,001 to $1,000,000 Base Fee of $3,148 +
($4.58 for every $1,000)
Over $1,000,000 Base Fee of $5,803 +
($3.05 for every $1,000)
Permit Renewal
Length of Permit Expiration:
less than 180 days No Fee
181 to 365 days 50% of Original Permit & Inspection Fee more than 365 days 100% of Original Permit & Inspection Fee General Plan Maintenance Fee Job value x $0.02 Fee based on value of work. Solar PV projects exempt.

III. PLANNING AND BUILDING
Building Division Fees
Building Permit & Inspection Fees
9-4 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 33
City of Piedmont
2025‐26 Proposed Budget
Fee Schedule
Building Division Fees
Records Management Fee 5% of Permit & Inspection Fee 5% of Permit Renewal Fee
Sewer and Solar PV projects
exempt

DESCRIPTION FEE COMMENTS
Job Value of work being done: Fee based on value of work $1 to $3,850 Base Fee of $0.50
Over $3,850 Base Fee of $0.50 +
([Job Value - $3,850] / $1*$0.0001)
Job Value of work being done: Fee based on value of work $1 to $25,000 Base Fee of $1.00
$25,001 to $50,000 Base Fee of $2.00
$50,001 to $75,000 Base Fee of $3.00
$75,001 to $100,000 Base Fee of $4.00
Over $100,000 Base Fee of $4.00 +
([Job Value - $100,001] / $25,000*$1.00)
Other Fees & Permits
Change in Approved Building Permit
(CAP) $901
Solar Energy Related Permits $3961
Change of Address Fee $1101
Drop Box $721
Garage Sale Permit $35
Hourly Rates:

Building Official $113 hr.

Planning & Building Director $170 hr.

Plans Examiner $99 hr.

Senior Planner $96 hr.

Associate Planner $81 hr.

Housing Records Search $1011
Permit to Legalize Unpermitted ADU or
JADU $1,0811
New Sewer Connection $1,4331
Penalty Fee - Starting Construction
without Permit 50% Permit/Inspection Fee Cost + 50% of Cost Planning Commission Mailing List No Fee
Residential Rental Safety Inspection $244
Strong Motion Instrumentation & Seismic Hazard Mapping Program (SMIP) Calif SB 1473 Fee (Determined by State Effective 1/1/2009) 9-5 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 34
City of Piedmont
2025‐26 Proposed Budget
Fee Schedule
Building Division Fees
Prescriptive Compliance $1011
No increase in conditioned floor area $1681
Addition area only $2041
Addition plus existing area combined $2731
New home or structure $3091
Design Review Permit – Expedited
Review FEE COMMENTS
General Applications $2504
Windows & Doors $2874
Changes to Previously Approved
Permits $3934
Design Review Permit - Director
Review FEE COMMENTS
Construction <$7,400 $5153
Construction $7,401 - $66,611 $7683
Construction $66,612 - $125,819 $9383
Construction $125,820 - $185,020 $1,3843
Sequential DRP-DRs referred to PC $153 Surcharge
Design Review Permit - Planning
Commission Review FEE COMMENTS
Construction $185,021 - $259,036 $1,8463
Construction $259,037 or more $2,1933
New House $5,3883
Variance FEE COMMENTS
One Variance with Design Review $1,075
One Variance without Design Review $1,4533
Each Additional Variance $527
Conditional Use Permit FEE COMMENTS
Conditional Use Permit $2,7193
Conditional Use Permit (Minor
Modification) $8843
Title 24 Plan Check
1 Includes $29 Records Management Fee
9-6 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 35
City of Piedmont
2025‐26 Proposed Budget
Fee Schedule
Building Division Fees
Other Review FEE COMMENTS
Additional Bedroom Permit $2804
Administrative Extension $4104
Appeal $8564
Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit (with
or without Exception) $1,0154
Modification to Approved ADU Permit $3934
Fence, Retaining Wall or Site Feature
Design Review Permit $6604
SB 9 Housing Development $2,1814
Modification to Approved SB 9 Permit $3934
Sign Design Review Permit $1,0964
Other Review FEE COMMENTS
AB 1332 Preapproved ADU Request $1,0153
Jurisdictional Determination $2,0003
Short-Term Rental Permit $3994
AB 939 Information Report $1534
Zoning Amendment $3,2133
Subdivision/Map Act FEE COMMENTS
Parcel Merger deposit/cost to process $1,8673 Deposit for cost to process1 Lot Line Adjustment $2,2203 Deposit for cost to process1 Parcel Map $4,5263 Deposit for cost to process1
Tentative Map $8,0583 Deposit for cost to process1
SB 684 Subdivision $20,0003 Deposit for cost to process1 SB 9 Urban Lot Split $2,2203
SB 1123 / SB 684 $20,0003 Deposit for cost to process1
California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) FEE COMMENTS
Initial Study/Negative Declaration $53,8653 Deposit for cost to process1 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) $107,7303 Deposit for cost to process1 Filming Permit FEE COMMENTS
Still Photography $1,7784
Commercial Video $2,1654
Motion Picture Video $2,6924
CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Fee Fee per CA DFW2
+
$505 City processing fee³
9-7 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 36
City of Piedmont
2025‐26 Proposed Budget
Fee Schedule
Building Division Fees
Wireless Communication Facility
(WCF) Permit FEE COMMENTS
WCF Permit for small cell facilities
located in the City right-of-way $4,486 per site3
WCF Permit for all facilities other than
small cell in City right-of-way $12,3783 Deposit for cost to process1 WCF Independent Technical Review
for all facilities other than small cell in
City right-of-way
$12,3783 Deposit for cost to process1
WCF Permit Review by the Director $1,4003
Batch Processing Fee $4,4863
plus $1,000 per site
Other Fees FEE COMMENTS
Reasonable Accommodation No Fee Fee(s) required for other related permit(s)
Zoning Compliance Letter $94
Development Agreement $6,7273
+ 30% Admin. Fee
Deposit for cost to process1
+
admin. fee
Applications and Reviews not listed
above $3,6623 Deposit for cost to process1
4 Includes $29 Records Management Fee. No planning fees for applications filed per Section 17.38.075, Pre-approved Plans. 1 An initial deposit is required at application submittal. If the deposit declines to less than $1,000, an additional deposit is required. Applicant may apply for return of unused funds at completion of project. 2 DFW is the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which requires a separate, additional fee. 3 Includes $58 Records Management Fee
9-8 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 37
City of Piedmont
2025‐26 Proposed Budget
Fee Schedule
IV. RECREATION
Current Proposed Last
DESCRIPTION Fee FY 2025-26 Adjustment
Tennis Fees
Adult Tennis Decal $50.00 $50.00 6/3/2019
Youth Tennis Decal $28.00 $28.00 6/3/2019
Weekday Tennis Court $6.25/hr $6.25/hr 7/1/2018
Weekend Tennis Court $8.25/hr $8.25/hr 7/1/2018
Weekend Tennis Court - Youth $6.00/hr $6.00/hr 7/1/2017 Weekday Tennis Court - Youth $0.00/hr $0.00/hr 7/1/1994 Community Non-Profit $7.00/hr $7.00/hr N/A
Annual Tennis Team Fee $195.00 $195.00 6/3/2019
City Recreation Programs
N/A $5.00/reg N/A
City Recreation Facilities - Fields and Picnic Area
$180.00 $180.00 7/1/2018
Piedmont Non-Profit (4 hrs) $150.00 $150.00 7/1/2018
Piedmont Resident - Business Use (4 hrs) $350.00 $350.00 7/1/2018 Piedmont Community Hall
Weekday (Monday-Thursday and Friday before 3:00 pm) 2-hour minimum; No Weddings Base Rental Rate $226.00/hr $226.00/hr 7/1/2024
Resident Discount Rate $176.00/hr $176.00/hr 7/1/2024
Non-Profit Rate $111.00/hr $111.00/hr 7/1/2024
Friday Evenings and Sundays (8 hours)
Base Rental Rate $4,867.00 $4,867.00 7/1/2024
Additional time $226.00/hr $226.00/hr 7/1/2024
Resident Discount Rate $3,260.00 $3,260.00 7/1/2024
Additional time $176.00/hr $176.00/hr 7/1/2024
$271.00/hr $271.00/hr 7/1/2024
Saturdays (8 hours)
Base Rental Rate $5,408.00 $5,408.00 7/1/2024
Additional time $271.00/hr $271.00/hr 7/1/2024
Resident Discount Rate $3,623.00 $3,623.00 7/1/2024
Additional time $221.00/hr $221.00/hr 7/1/2024
$321.00/hr $321.00/hr 7/1/2024
Community Hall Rental Deposit $1,000.00 $1,000.00 7/1/2016 Tea House
Additional time requested within 7 days of rental
Community Use Fee
Piedmont Resident (4 hrs)
Additional time requested within 7 days of rental
9-9 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 38
City of Piedmont
2025‐26 Proposed Budget
Fee Schedule
IV. RECREATION
Current Proposed Last
DESCRIPTION Fee FY 2025-26 Adjustment
With Community Hall Rental (Friday-Sunday) $490.00 $490.00 7/1/2024 $690.00 $690.00 7/1/2024
Amphitheater
With Community Hall Rental (Friday-Sunday) $387.00 $387.00 7/1/2024 $490.00 $490.00 7/1/2024
Excedra Plaza
With Hall Rental (Community or Veterans) 4 hrs $525.00 $525.00 7/1/2022 Without Hall Rental 4 hrs $625.00 $625.00 7/1/2022
Mobile Bar Trailer (Trailer Rental Only)
$1,200.00 $1,000.00 7/1/2024
$200/hr $150/hr 7/1/2024
Mobile Bar Deposit $750 $500 7/1/2024
Piedmont Veterans Memorial Hall
Weekday (Monday-Thursday and Friday before 3:00 pm) 2-hour minimum Base Rental Rate $185.00/hr $185.00/hr 7/1/2022
Resident Discount Rate $135.00/hr $135.00/hr 7/1/2022
Non-Profit Rate $95.00/hr $95.00/hr 7/1/2022
Friday 3:00 pm-Sunday (8 hours)
Base Rental Rate $2,625.00 $2,625.00 7/1/2022
Additional time $210.00/hr $210.00/hr 7/1/2022
Resident Discount Rate $1,705.00 $1,705.00 7/1/2022
Additional time $160.00/hr $160.00/hr 7/1/2022
$265.00/hr $265.00/hr 7/1/2022
Non-Profit Rate (4 hours) $540 $540.00 7/1/2024
Additional time $120.00/hr $120.00/hr 7/1/2024
Veterans Memorial Hall Rental Deposit $750.00 $750.00 7/1/2016 801 Magnolia Main Hall
Piedmont Community Based Organization $30.00/hr $30.00/hr 7/1/2022 Community Based Organization $50.00/hr $50.00/hr 7/1/2022 Private Rental Resident $80.00/hr $80.00/hr 7/1/2022
Private Rental Non-Resident $125.00/hr $125.00/hr 7/1/2022 801 Magnolia Rental Deposit $500.00 $500.00 7/1/2022
With Community Hall Rental (Friday-Sunday) 8
hours
With Community Hall Rental (Monday-Thursday) 3-
hour minimum
Additional time requested within 7 days of rental
Without Community Hall Rental (Monday-Thursday
only) 3 hours
Without Community Hall Rental (MondayThursday) Wedding Ceremonies Only 9-10 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 39
City of Piedmont
2025‐26 Proposed Budget
Fee Schedule
IV. RECREATION
Current Proposed Last
DESCRIPTION Fee FY 2025-26 Adjustment
Schoolmates Programs
Schoolmates Programs $11.20/hr $11.20/hr 7/1/2022
$13.40/hr $13.40/hr 7/1/2022
Minimates Programs $11.20/hr $11.20/hr 7/1/2022
Preschool Programs
Preschool Programs $18.75/hr $19.25/hr 7/1/2024
Additional Non Resident Fee $30.00/mo $40.00/hr 7/1/2022 Piedmont Community Pool Pool Pass Fees
Annual Base Passes (12 months from date of purchase)
Adult (19-64 yrs) N/A $891 N/A
Adult Non-Resident (19-64 yrs) N/A $1,247 N/A
Senior (65 yrs+) N/A $668 N/A
Senior Non-Resident (65 yrs+) N/A $935 N/A
Youth (14-18 yrs) N/A $668 N/A
Youth Non-Resident (14-18 yrs) N/A $935 N/A
N/A $1,337 N/A
N/A $1,872 N/A
Annual Pass Add-Ons (Add-on to Base Pass except Youth Pass) Adult (19-64 yrs) N/A $180 N/A
Adult Non-Resident (19-64 yrs) N/A $252 N/A
Senior (65 yrs+) N/A $160 N/A
Senior Non-Resident (65 yrs+) N/A $224 N/A
Child/Youth (0-18 yrs) N/A $120 N/A
Child/Youth Non-Resident (0-18 yrs) N/A $168 N/A
Guest (Unnamed) N/A $240 N/A
Guest (Unnamed) Non-Resident N/A $336 N/A
Adult (19-64 yrs) N/A $371 N/A
Adult Non-Resident (19-64 yrs) N/A $519 N/A
Senior (65 yrs+) N/A $278 N/A
Senior Non-Resident (65 yrs+) N/A $389 N/A
Schoolmates Flexible Hourly Option
Family (4 named individuals in same household; at
least 1 Adult with max of 2 Adults; plus 1 unnamed
Guest
Family Non-Resident (4 named individuals in same
household; at least 1 Adult with max of 2 Adults;
plus 1 unnamed Guest
Seasonal Base Passes (Memorial Day to September 30)
9-11 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 40
City of Piedmont
2025‐26 Proposed Budget
Fee Schedule
IV. RECREATION
Current Proposed Last
DESCRIPTION Fee FY 2025-26 Adjustment
Youth (14-18 yrs) N/A $278 N/A
Youth Non-Resident (14-18 yrs) N/A $389 N/A
N/A $557 N/A
N/A $780 N/A
Seasonal Pass Add-Ons (Add-on to Base Pass except Youth Pass) Adult (19-64 yrs) N/A $120 N/A
Adult Non-Resident (19-64 yrs) N/A $168 N/A
Senior (65 yrs+) N/A $108 N/A
Senior Non-Resident (65 yrs+) N/A $151 N/A
Child/Youth (0-18 yrs) N/A $72 N/A
Child/Youth Non-Resident (0-18 yrs) N/A $101 N/A
Guest (Unnamed) N/A $132 N/A
Guest (Unnamed) Non-Resident N/A $185 N/A
Drop-in Fees
Adult (19-64 yrs) N/A $18 N/A
Adult Non-Resident (19-64 yrs) N/A $22 N/A
Senior (65 yrs+) N/A $16 N/A
Senior Non-Resident (65 yrs+) N/A $18 N/A
Child/Youth (0-18 yrs) N/A $12 N/A
Child/Youth Non-Resident (0-18 yrs) N/A $14 N/A
Observer N/A $8 N/A
Adult (19-64 yrs) N/A $20 N/A
Adult Non-Resident (19-64 yrs) N/A $24 N/A
Senior (65 yrs+) N/A $18 N/A
Senior Non-Resident (65 yrs+) N/A $20 N/A
Child/Youth (0-18 yrs) N/A $12 N/A
Child/Youth Non-Resident (0-18 yrs) N/A $15 N/A
Observer N/A $8 N/A
Pavilion
Weekday (Monday-Thursday and Friday before 3:00 pm) 2-hour minimum; No Weddings Base Rental Rate N/A $301.00/hr N/A
Resident Discount Rate N/A $215.00/hr N/A
Piedmont Non-Profit Rate N/A $75.00/hr N/A
Family (4 named individuals in same household; at
least 1 Adult with max of 2 Adults; plus 1 unnamed
Guest
Family Non-Resident (4 named individuals in same
household; at least 1 Adult with max of 2 Adults;
plus 1 unnamed Guest
Summer Drop-in Fees (Memorial Day to September 30)
9-12 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 41
City of Piedmont
2025‐26 Proposed Budget
Fee Schedule
IV. RECREATION
Current Proposed Last
DESCRIPTION Fee FY 2025-26 Adjustment
Weekend (Friday-Sunday) 4-hour min
Base Rental Rate N/A $329.00/hr N/A
Resident Discount Rate N/A $235.00/hr N/A
Piedmont Non-Profit Rate N/A $95.00/hr N/A
Pavilion Deposit N/A $750.00 N/A
Poolside Room Birthday Party Package
Base Rental Rate N/A $630.00/hr N/A
Resident Discount Rate N/A $450.00/hr N/A
Poolside Room Rental
Base Rental Rate N/A $84.00/hr N/A
Resident Discount Rate N/A $60.00/hr N/A
Piedmont Non-Profit Rate N/A $50.00/hr N/A
Poolside Room Deposit N/A $500.00 N/A
Pool Rentals
Groups and Teams; Not for lap swim; Does not include pool entry Main Pool Cost Per Lane N/A $35.00/hr N/A
N/A $25.00/hr N/A
Activity Pool Cost Per lane N/A $35.00/hr N/A
N/A $25.00/hr N/A
N/A 20% N/A
Additional Lifegurd or Event Staff Rate N/A $25.00/hr N/A Pool entries for up to 24 (Staff sets adult:child ratio for youth parties; 2-hr party + 1 hr set-up/cleanup and swimming Main Pool Resident Discount Rate
Activity PoolResident Discount Rate
Piedmont Youth Team Multi Lane Rental Discount
(Majority are Piedmont residents)
9-13 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 42
City of Piedmont
2025‐26 Proposed Budget
Fee Schedule
V. POLICE
Current Proposed
DESCRIPTION Fee 2025/26 Comments
Animal Control Services
Animal Releases $46 $46
Dog License Fees
Spayed/Neutered:
1 year $17 $17
2 year $28 $28
3 year $38 $38
Senior (55 years or older)/Disabled $5 $5
Non-spayed/Non-neutered:
1 year $33 $33
2 year $55 $55
3 year $77 $77
Senior (55 years or older)/Disabled $10 $10
Lost Dog License Replacement $10 $10
Lost Dog License Replacement $3 $3
(55 years or older)/Disabled
Late Fees as stated in section 4.26 of Piedmont City Ordinance Off Leash Area License Fees
Spayed/Neutered:
1 year $18 $18
2 year $28 $28
3 year $38 $38
Non-spayed/Non-neutered:
1 year $43 $43
2 year $65 $65
3 year $87 $87
Lost License Replacement $10 $10
Out of Jurisdiction – Off Leash Area:

Annually Non-spayed $70 $70
Annually Spayed $38 $38
Off Leash Fines 1ST P/A 2ND P/A 2ND P/A
Violation of off Leash Provisions Resolution 67-8 $100 $100 $100 Civil Court Subpoenas
Police Employees $275 $275 Deposit and actual cost after appearance
9-14 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 43
City of Piedmont
2025‐26 Proposed Budget
Fee Schedule
V. POLICE
Current Proposed
DESCRIPTION Fee 2025/26 Comments
False Alarm Responses
1-3 in any 12-month period $0 $0
4 in any 12-month period $50 $50
5 in any 12-month period $150 $150
6 in any 12-month period $300 $300
7 or more in any 12-month period ($100 increase for each subsequent false alarm) LiveScan Fingerprinting
We are not providing fingerprinting
to the public. Please delete the
LiveScan Fingerprinting area.

Resident $31 $31
Non-Resident $56 $56
Additional Non-Piedmont PD Fee:

Department of Justice $33 $33
Federal Bureau of Investigation $20 $20
Firearms $29 $29
Child Abuse $15 $15
Non-listed Agency fees upon request
Police Clearances
Alien/U.S. Immigration $30 $30
No increase has been made for
several years. Increase calculated at
.5 hourly rate.

Naturalization Service $30 $30
No increase has been made for
several years. Increase calculated at
.5 hourly rate.

U.S. Citizenship/Travel Abroad $30 $30
No increase has been made for
several years. Increase calculated at
.5 hourly rate.

Alcoholic Beverage Control $30 $30
No increase has been made for
several years. Increase calculated at
.5 hourly rate.
9-15 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 44
City of Piedmont
2025‐26 Proposed Budget
Fee Schedule
V. POLICE
Current Proposed
DESCRIPTION Fee 2025/26 Comments
Police Reports
Traffic Accident Reports .10 /page $10 Increase due to fee survey by staff.

Fees ranged from $16 ‐ $5
Public Records .10/page .10/page
Subpoena Duces Tecum $15 Legislatively Set
Police Photographs
Photographs $5.00 each $5.00 each
Digital Images $5.00 each $5.00 each
Video/Audio Duplication $15 $15
Safekeeping
Weapons $50 $65 Increase due to fee survey. Avg in the region is $65
(Family Codes 6218, 6304 & 6389 and Penal Code 12021.3) 9-16 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 45
City of Piedmont
2025‐26 Proposed Budget
Fee Schedule
V. POLICE
Current Proposed
DESCRIPTION Fee 2025/26 Comments
Vehicle Release
Vehicle $125 $150
Increase due to fee survey by staff.

Vehicle release fees range from $125 ‐
$250
Concealed Weapon Permit
Standard/2Yr $400
New Fees based on DOJ costs and
staff time for backgrounds
Judicial/3Yr $422
New Fees based on DOJ costs and
staff time for backgrounds
Non-Retiree Reserve/4Yr $446
New Fees based on DOJ costs and
staff time for backgrounds
Repossession Release
Vehicle $15 $15
(Government Code 41612)
Party Responses
Multiple Responses Hourly Rate -
$1,000 limit
Hourly Rate -
$1,000 limit
Driving Under the Influence Emergency Response Cost Recovery Per Accident caused by DUI Officer(s) Rate
+ Expenses -
Officer(s) Rate
+ Expenses -
Charged to arrestee $12,000 limit $12,000 limit
Adminstrative Citation
Piedmont City Ordinance $100 $100
Solicitors/Sidewalk Vendor Permit (requires City
Business License) $56 $56 (Direct cost for LiveScan)
9-17 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 46
City of Piedmont
2025‐26 Proposed Budget
Fee Schedule
V. POLICE
Section Description 1st P/A 1st P/A 2nd P/A

11.38 Obedience to Signs $61 $61 $76

11.47a Within divisional island unless marked $61 $61 $76

11.47b Within 15’ of property line of another street $61 $61 $76

11.47d Public steps, public walks when indicated by signs/red paint $71 $71 $86

11.47e As indicated by sign or red curb $71 $71 $86

11.48 Parking within allotted space $61 $61 $76

11.5 Park wrong way on one-way street $61 $61 $76

11.51 Parked inside limit markers for funeral service $61 $61 $76

11.52 Park for consecutive $76 $76 $92

11.53 Parked on street to be $61 $61 $76

11.55 Parked on grades exceeding 3% $61 $61 $76

11.56 Parallel parking $61 $61 $76

11.57 Angle parking $61 $61 $76

11.58 Parking for more than 10 minutes 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. $61 $61 $76

11.59 Temporary, emergency “No Parking” signs $71 $71 $86

11.6 Repairing, greasing vehicle in street $61 $61 $76

11.61 Parking on private property $128 $128 $148

11.62 Parking more than legal time $71 $71 $86

11.64 Green curb marking $71 $71 $86

11.65 Yellow curb marking $71 $71 $86

11.66 White curb marking $71 $71 $86
Special passenger loading Zone $71 $71 $86

11.68 Loading zone generally $71 $71 $86

11.75.1 Removal of key from unattended vehicle $61 $61 $76

11.82 Parking District Violation $61 $61 $76

21.5 Vehicles over 80” wide between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. $61 $61 $76

21.7 Parked commercial vehicle in residential $61 $61 $76

11.84 Blocking Driveway in Civic Center Area $128 $128 $148

PARKING PENALTY SCHEDULE
9-18 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 47
City of Piedmont
2025‐26 Proposed Budget
Fee Schedule
V. POLICE
California Vehicle Code
Section Description 1st P/A 1st P/A 2nd P/A
21113(a) Parking on School Grounds $61 $61 $76
22500 (A-H,J,K) Illegal Parking $61 $61 $76
22500 (I) Bus Zone $306 $306 $335
22500 (L) Disabled Ramps $306 $306 $335
22502 Improper Curb Parking $61 $61 $76
22507.8 (A-C) Disabled Zone $306 $306 $335
Second offense of 22507.8 $556 $556 $582
Third offense of 22507.8 $791 $791 $816
22511.56 (b) Misuse of Disabled Permit $306 $306 $335
22514 Blocking Fire Hydrant $61 $61 $76
22515 Unattended Vehicles $61 $61 $76
22516 Locked Vehicle $61 $61 $76
22522 Access Ramps $306 $306 $335
Fine and Penalty Assessment following issuance of written notice to pay fine.

Fine and Second Penalty Assessment 30 days after notice and forward to Department of Motor Vehicles for collection on registration payment.
9-19 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 48
Administration Citation Bail
Municipal Code Violation Description Amount Active Date Notice

3.4.1 Running at Large Prohibited in Parks $100 01/01/2012 +6 days

3.4.4 (a) Off Leash Area Hours $100 01/01/2012 +6 days

3.4.4 (b) No Smoking in Off Leash Areas $100 01/01/2012 +6 days

3.4.4 (c) Vaccine, Off Leash Permit, License Reqd $100 01/01/2012 +6 days

3.4.4 (d) < 4 Months/Females in Heat Prohibited $100 01/01/2012 +6 days

3.4.4 (e) Owner Carry Leash/Voice Control $100 01/01/2012 +6 days

3.4.4 (f) Max 3 Dogs/Dogs in Sight $100 01/01/2012 +6 days

3.4.4 (g) Aggressive/Unruly/Rough Play Prohibited $100 01/01/2012 +6 days

3.4.4 (h) Dangerous/Vicious Dogs Prohibited $100 01/01/2012 +6 days

3.4.4 (j) Dog Defecation Must be Removed $100 01/01/2012 +6 days

3.4.4 (k) Commerical Uses Prohibited $100 01/01/2012 +6 days

3.4.5 Off Leash Permit Required $100 01/01/2012 +6 days

4.10 Removal of Registration Tags Prohibited $100 01/01/2012 +6 days

4.12 Counterfeit Tags Prohibited $100 01/01/2012 +6 days

4.13 Running At Large Prohibited $100 01/01/2012 +6 days

4.16 Duty to Report Bite $100 01/01/2012 +6 days

4.17 Interference with Police K9 Prohibited $100 01/01/2012 +6 days

4.2 Dog License Required $100 01/01/2012 +6 days

4.34 (a) Removal of Dog Defecation Required $100 01/01/2012 +6 days

4.34 (b) Dog Defecation Container Required $100 01/01/2012 +6 days

4.9 Inspection of Tag Required $100 01/01/2012 +6 days
9-20 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 49
Parking Bail
Municipal Code Violation Description Amount Active Date Notice

11.38 OBEDIENCE TO SIGNS OR CURB MARKINGS $61 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.47A DIVIDING ISLAND PARKING PROHIBITED $61 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.47B W/I 15' OF INTERSECTION PARKG PROHIB. $61 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.47D PUBLIC STEPS/WALKS INDICATED BY SIGN $71 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.47E RED ZONE OR POSTED NO PARKING $71 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.48 OUT OF MARKED PARKING SPACE $61 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.5 ONE WAY STREET FACING WRONG WAY $61 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.51 FUNERAL SERVICE PARKG > 3 MIN $61 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.52 72 HOUR CONTINUOUS PARKING $76 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.53 STREET CLEAN/REPAIR POSTED NO PARK $61 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.55 CURBING OR BLOCKING WHEEL REQUIRED $61 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.56 PARALLEL PARKG REQ. W SOME EXCEPTION $61 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.57 ANGLE PARKG REQ. IF MARKED BY LINES $61 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.58 10 MIN MAX PARKG 6PM‐6AM WITH 2 OCC $61 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.59 TEMPORARY NO PARKING SIGNS VIOLATED $71 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.6 REPAIRING/GREASING VEHICLE IN STREET $61 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.61 PRIVATE PROPERTY PRK W/O PERMISSION $128 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.62 OVERTIME PARKING $71 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.64 GREEN ZONE $71 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.65 YELLOW ZONE PEOPLE 3 MIN MAT. 20 MIN $71 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.66 WHITE ZONE PARKG EXCESS ‐ 3 MIN/SIGN $71 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.67 SPECIAL PASSENGER ZONE POSTED TEMP $71 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.68 LOADING ZONE POSTED/MARKED ON CURB $71 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.75.1 REMOVAL OF KEY FROM UNATTENDED VEH $61 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.82 PARKING DISTRICT VIOLATION $61 01/20/2023 +7 days

11.84 CIVIC CENTER DRIVEWAY BLOCKED $128 01/20/2023 +7 days

21.5 OVER 80" WIDE BETWEEN 10PM‐6AM $61 01/20/2023 +7 days

21.7 COMM VEHICLE RES DISTR OVER 5 HRS $61 01/20/2023 +7 days 21113(A) SCHOOL GROUNDS PROHIBITED PARKING $61 01/20/2023 +7 days 22500(A) INTERSECTION PARKING PROHIBITED $61 01/20/2023 +7 days 22500(B) CROSSWALK PARKING PROHIBITED $61 01/20/2023 +7 days 22500(C) SAFETY ZONE PARKING PROHIBITED $61 01/20/2023 +7 days 22500(D) FIRE DEPT DRVWAY PARKING PROH 15 FT $61 01/20/2023 +7 days 22500(E) DRIVEWAY PARKING IN FRONT OF PROH $61 01/20/2023 +7 days 22500(F) SIDEWALK PARKING OVER OR ON $61 01/20/2023 +7 days 22500(G) OBSTRUCT TRAFFIC PARKING BY CONSTR $61 01/20/2023 +7 days 22500(H) DOUBLE PARKING PROHIBITED $61 01/20/2023 +7 days 22500(I) BUS ZONE RED CURB/SIGN FOR TRANSIT $306 01/20/2023 +7 days 22500(J) TUBE/TUNNEL PARKING PROH WITHIN $61 01/20/2023 +7 days 22500(K) BRIDGE PARKING ON PROHIBITED $61 01/20/2023 +7 days 22500(L) DISABLED RAMP/CURB CUT PARKG PROH $306 01/20/2023 +7 days 22502A 18 " FROM CURB/FACING WRONG WAY $61 01/20/2023 +7 days 22507.8A DISABLED PARKING ONLY $306 01/20/2023 +7 days
22507.8B DISABLED STALL BLOCKED $306 01/20/2023 +7 days 22507.8C1 DISABLED BOUNDARY LINE $306 01/20/2023 +7 days 9-21 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 50
Municipal Code Violation Description Amount Active Date Notice 22507.8C2 DISABLED CROSSHATCHED LINES $306 01/20/2023 +7 days 22511.56(B) DISABLED PLACARD OR PLATE MISUSED $306 01/20/2023 +7 days 22514 FIRE HYDRANT UNOCCUPIED W/I 15 FEET $61 01/20/2023 +7 days 22515 UNATTENDED VEH RUNNING/NO BRAKE SET $61 01/20/2023 +7 days 22516 LOCKED VEH OCCUPANT CANNOT ESCAPE $61 01/20/2023 +7 days 22522 ACCESS RAMP PARKING PROH W/IN 3 FT $306 01/20/2023 +7 days 5200 PLATE MISSING $50 01/20/2023 +7 days
5201 OBSCURING READABILITY OF LICENSE PLATE $50 01/20/2023 +7 days 5204 TABS NOT CURRENT/ATTACHED TO PLATE $50 01/20/2023 +7 days 9-22 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 51
City of Piedmont
2025‐26 Proposed Budget
Fee Schedule
DESCRIPTION Current Proposed
Fee 2025/2026 Comments
Base Rate $3,664.87 $4,529.89 Fees effective as of
Mileage $82.69 $102.21 07/01/2025, set by Alameda County Board of Supervisors
Oxygen $273.79 $338.42
Treatment/Non-Transport $735.01 $908.49
VI. FIRE
Ambulance Fees

END OF FEE SCHEDULE
9-23 Attachment A Agenda Report Page 52
SCHEDULE 1
2025-26 Appropriation Limit 34,809,985
schedule 2
Total Appropriation 2025-26
Operation
ADMINISTRATION & COMMUNICATIONS 5,503,531
PUBLIC WORKS 4,953,391
PLANNING & BUILDING 2,521,416
RECREATION 4,278,028
POLICE 9,217,073
FIRE 9,016,538
NON-DEPARTMENTAL 6,043,380 41,533,357
Other & Capital Projects
Athletic Facility Preservation 42,000
COPS & Juvenile Officer Grant Fund 319,000
Community Development Projects 11,200
Equipment Replacement 1,692,697
CIP and Facility Maintenance Fund 10,439,611
Gas Tax 544,000
Measure D 21,500
Sewer Projects 6,889,355
Aquatics Project and Bond 7,195,724
Streets Projects 3,175,000 30,330,087 71,863,444
Less:

Non-Proceeds of Taxes 18,308,281
Appropriated Reserves 20,235,363 38,543,644
2025-26 Appropriations Subject to Limit 33,319,800
schedule 3
2025-26 Amount below Appropriation Ceiling 1,490,185

CITY OF PIEDMONT
Calculation of Appropriation Subject to Limit
Proposed Budget
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2026
Attachment B Agenda Report Page 53
SCHEDULE 2
2025-26
2025-26
Per Capita - State 6.44+100 = 1.0644
100
Population - County -0.22 + 100 = 0.9978
100
Calculation of factor for 2025-26 1.06440 x 0.9978 1.0621 2024-25 Appropriation Limit
2024-25 Limit 32,425,416 $ 29,735,416
Muni Tax Voter Approved 2,690,000
32,425,416
2025-26 Appropriation Limit
2025-26 Limit 29,735,416 x 1.0621 = $ 31,581,985
Muni Tax Voter Proposed 3,228,000
Total 2024-25 Appropriation Limit 34,809,985
Cumulative Growth Rate For
Information Provided by State Department of Finance

CITY OF PIEDMONT
Computation of Appropriation Limitation
Attachment B Agenda Report Page 54
SCHEDULE 3

CITY OF PIEDMONT
Summary of Estimated Revenue by Category
Appropriation Limitation
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2026
Proceeds Non-Proceeds From Taxes
From Users Federal
Taxes Fee & State Other
TAXES
Property Taxes 19,641,800
Sales & Use Taxes 208,800
Franchises:

Pacific Gas & Electric 145,000
Waste Management 310,500
Cable TV 151,200
Property Transfer Tax 4,200,000
Muni Tax 3,228,000
Ad Valorem Tax for Pool 1,313,000
Business License & Rental Tax 783,000
Utility Users Tax:

Gas & Electric 1,339,000
Telephone 148,500
Water 45,000
Sub-Total 30,907,100 606,700 0 0

LICENSES & PERMITS
Dog License 20,700
Building and Other Permits 850,800
Sub-Total 0 871,500 0 0

FINES & FORFEITURES
Vehicle Code Fines 35,400
Sub-Total 0 0 0 35,400

REVENUE FROM USE OF

MONEY OR PROPERTY
General Fund
Interest Earnings 311,900
Community Hall Rental 460,000
Veterans Hall Rental 64,100
Other Rentals 131,500
Equipment Replacement -Int. Earnings 90,000
Gas Tax & SB1 RMRP Fund 10,000
Facilities Maintenance Fund 163,000
Aquatics Project Fund 374,000
Schoolmates-Interest Earnings 60,000
Sewer Fund - Interest Earnings 125,000
Sub-Total 311,900 1,477,600
Attachment B Agenda Report Page 55
SCHEDULE 3 (Continued)
Proceeds Non-Proceeds From Taxes
From Users Federal
Taxes Fee & State Other

REVENUE FROM OTHER AGENCIES
State of California
Motor Vehicle License Fee 1,814,000
1/2 Cent Sales Tax (Public Safety) 137,000
Gasoline Taxes and SB1 RMRP 620,000
Homeowners Property Tax Relief 75,300
P.O.S.T. 24,500
State Grants: COPS 142,000
Miscellaneous Federal, State and County Grants 1,086,134 Alameda County
County Paramedic Tax 69,500
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement 5,000
ACTC Sales Tax (Measure BB) 1,195,000
Measure D 36,500
Measure F 44,500
Sub-Total 2,100,800 36,500 1,872,634 1,239,500

CHARGES FOR CURRENT SERVICES
Variance/Design Review 191,000
Plan Check Fees 377,000
General Plan Maintenance Fee 680,000
Record Management Fee 32,000
Sewer Service Charges 3,242,000
Ambulance Service Charges 338,000
Recreation (Incl. Athlethi, Schoolmate, Aquatics) 6,995,447 Other: Police Service,Variance Appeal 63,000
Sub-Total 0 11,918,447 0 0

OTHER REVENUE
Sale of Property 0
Other Revenue 100,000
Other - Private Donations 150,000
General Liability & Workers Comp. Contribution 0
Sub-Total 250,000
Proceeds From Taxes 33,319,800 14,910,747 1,872,634 1,524,900 Non-Proceeds From Taxes 18,308,281
TOTAL REVENUE 51,628,081
Attachment B Agenda Report Page 56
May 2025
Dear Fiscal Officer:

Subject: Price Factor and Population Information
Appropriations Limit
California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 2227 requires the Department of Finance to transmit an estimate of the percentage change in population to local governments. Each local jurisdiction must use their percentage change in population factor for January 1, 2025, in conjunction with a change in the cost of living, or price factor, to calculate their appropriations limit for fiscal year 2025-26. Attachment A provides the change in California’s per capita personal income and an example for utilizing the price factor and population percentage change factor to calculate the 2025-26 appropriations limit. Attachment B provides the city and unincorporated county population percentage change along with the population percentage change for counties and their summed incorporated areas. The population percentage change data excludes federal and state institutionalized populations and military populations.

Population Percent Change for Special Districts
Some special districts must establish an annual appropriations limit. California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 2228 provides additional information regarding the appropriations limit.

Article XIII B, Section 9(C) of the California Constitution exempts certain special districts from the appropriations limit calculation mandate. The code section and the California Constitution can be accessed at the following website: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes.xhtml.

Special districts required by law to calculate their appropriations limit must present the calculation as part of their annual audit. Any questions special districts have on this requirement should be directed to their county, district legal counsel, or the law itself. No state agency reviews the local appropriations limits.

Population Certification
The population certification program applies only to cities and counties. California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 11005.6 mandates Finance to automatically certify any population estimate that exceeds the current certified population with the State Controller’s Office. Finance will certify the higher estimate to the State Controller by June 1, 2025.

Please Note: The prior year’s city population estimates may be revised. The per capita personal income change is based on historical data.

If you have any questions regarding this data, please contact the Demographic Research Unit at (916) 323-4086.

JOE STEPHENSHAW
Director
By:

ERIKA LI
Chief Deputy Director
Attachment
Attachment C Agenda Report Page 57
May 2025
Attachment A
A. Price Factor: Article XIII B specifies that local jurisdictions select their cost of living factor to compute their appropriation limit by a vote of their governing body. The cost of living factor provided here is per capita personal income. If the percentage change in per capita personal income is selected, the percentage change to be used in setting the fiscal year 2025-26 appropriation limit is:

Per Capita Personal Income
Fiscal Year Percentage change
(FY) over prior year
2025-26 6.44
B. Following is an example using sample population change and the change in California per capita personal income as growth factors in computing a 2025-26 appropriation limit.
2025-26:

Per Capita Cost of Living Change = 6.44 percent
Population Change = 0.28 percent
Per Capita Cost of Living converted to a ratio: 6.44 + 100 = 1.0644 100
Population converted to a ratio: 0.28 + 100 = 1.0028
100
Calculation of factor for FY 2025-26: 1.0644 x 1.0028 = 1.0674 Attachment C Agenda Report Page 58

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