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RiversideCA.govFY 2024/25Fees and Charges Update
City Council March 11, 2025Finance Department
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Background•2015: Last citywide fees and charges study•2021: Fees and charges study initiated •2022: Study placed on hold pending new City Manager•2023:7.5% CPI increase adopted pending completion of the study•2023-2024: Fee study refreshed with updated data. Excluding most developer fees, the City Council adopted recommended fee increases. Rate IncreaseEffective Date0%7/1/20160%7/1/20170%7/1/20180%7/1/20190%7/1/20200%7/1/20210%7/1/20227.5%7/1/2023No Fee Increases from FY 2016 - 2023 1 2
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What are User Fees?•Recover costsof programs that provide directbenefit to an individual or businessrequesting aspecific service.•Reduce subsidiesfrom general purpose revenues,primarily taxpayer dollars•May not exceed theestimated “reasonable” costof providing service activity RiversideCA.gov4
What is a Fee Study?Purpose & Methodology•Performed every 3 - 5 years •Determine the “reasonable” full cost of providing services–Up to 100% of the full cost may be recovered•Comparison Studies•Community Engagement•Facilitates informed decision making based on the City’s goals and values Central Service Overhead- Human Resources- FinanceDepartment Overhead- Operational Costs- Administrative functions- FinanceDirect Costs- Direct Labor- 3rdParty Costs- Material CostsTypical Fee Composition3 4 2/27/2025
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Fee AdjustmentsKey Factors Behind Fee Adjustments Identified in the Study•Cost IncreasesoRising operating and personnel costs since the 2015 fee study, driven byinflation.oIncluding direct costs for materials and equipment previously excluded.•Fee Recovery PolicyoShift toward higher cost recovery to reduce reliance on general revenuesubsidies.•Staffing ChangesoAdjustments in staffing levels, time estimates, or positions required to deliverservices.•Service Delivery ChangesoStreamlined methods reducing staff time for some services, resulting inlower fees.
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Fee Study•Developer Fees included in FY 2024/25 Master Fees and Charges Schedule adopted byCity Council on June 27, 2024:oFire Department FeesoRiverside Public Utilities Fees•Developer fees deferred for further review and Community Engagement and to developa plan to enhance service delivery:oPublic Works – Engineering FeesoCEDD – Building and Safety FeesoCEDD – Planning Fees•Other Fees Reviewed Include:oPublic Works – Refuse FeesoParks and Recreation – Administration/Plan Check Fees 5 6
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•Phase in to 100% cost recovery over two years•Limiting fee increases to recover no more than 80% in the first year, with the following exceptions:•Fees already recovering above 80% cost recovery (maintained at the current rate), •Fees currently recovering above 100% (reduced to 100% recovery) •Fee adjustments that would result in a lower equivalent fee to applicants if reduced to 80%.Fee Adjustment Methodology RiversideCA.gov8
Study Finding by Department/Division/Fund(A) Full CostUser Fee DepartmentUser FeeServicesCommunity DevelopmentBuilding and Safety4,659,728$ 3,713,600$ 80% 946,128$ 20% 4,192,290$ 90% 478,690$ 4,659,728$ 100% 946,128$ Planning1,929,291$ 1,202,682$ 62% 726,609$ 38% 1,492,953$ 77% 290,271$ 1,822,785$ 94% 620,103$ Public WorksEngineering and Maintenance4,479,117$ 2,860,909$ 64% 1,618,208$ 36% 3,701,894$ 83% 840,985$ 4,479,117$ 100% 1,618,208$ Parks, Recreation, & Comm SvcsPlan Check Fees31,298$ -$ 0% 31,298$ 100% 25,038$ 80% 25,038$ 31,298$ 100% 31,298$ Totals: 11,099,434$ 7,777,191$ 70% 3,322,243$ 30% 9,412,175$ 85% 1,634,984$ 10,992,928$ 99% 3,215,737$ Recommended (Second Year of Phase in)(F) Cost Recovery Policy(G) Increased Revenue(C) Current Subsidy(B) Current RevenueCurrentRecommended (First Year of Phase in)(D) Cost Recovery Policy(E) Increased Revenue7 8 2/27/2025
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Changes in User FeesUser Fee DepartmentCommunity DevelopmentBuilding and Safety90 6 18 53 2Planning57 5 8 6 7Public WorksEngineering and Maintenance232 5 24 20 1Refuse0 0 0 31 0Parks, Recreation, & Comm SvcsPlan Check0 0 0 13 0Totals: 379 16 50 123 10No. of Fees DecreasedNo. of Fees with No ChangeNo. of Fees AddedNo. of Fees RemovedNo. of Fees Increased RiversideCA.gov10
New 5,000 SF One Story Restaurant (Planning, Building and Public Works Fees)City of Riverside $- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 Ontario(ValuationModel) RiversideProposed Fees(Sq Ft Model) Long Beach(ValuationModel) Moreno Valley(Sq Ft Model) Pasedena(ValuationModel) Anaheim- (SqFt Model) County ofRiverside - Low(CommercialBldg Deposition) Corona (Sq FtModel)Public WorksPlanningBuilding & Safety 9 10
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New 25,000 SF Two Story Office Building(Planning, Building and Public Works Fees)* County of Riverside has no comparison for the Public Works City of Riverside $- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 RiversideProposed Fees(Sq Ft Model) Ontario(ValuationModel) Anaheim (Sq FtModel) Moreno Valley(Sq Ft Model) County ofRiverside - Low(CommericalNew BldgDeposit) Long Beach(ValuationModel) Pasedena(ValuationModel) Corona (Sq FtModel)Public WorksPlanningBuilding & SafetyLowest in Market RiversideCA.gov12
New 2,000 SF Single Family Dwelling with Garage(Planning, Building and Public Works Fees)Lowest in MarketCity of Riverside $0$5,000$10,000$15,000$20,000$25,000RiversideProposed Fees(Sq Ft Model)Long Beach(ValuationModel)Ontario(ValuationModel)County ofRiverside - Low(CommercialNew BldgDesposit)Moreno Valley(Sq Ft Model)Corona (Sq FtModel)Pasedena(ValuationModel)Anaheim (Sq FtModel) Public Works Planning Building & Safety 11 12
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New 200,000 SF 4 Story 150 Unit Apartment Building(Planning, Building and Public Works Fees)City of Riverside $- $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 $350,000County ofRiverside - High(CommercialBldg Deposit)Anaheim (Sq FtModel)Corona (Sq FtModel)RiversideProposed Fees(Sq Ft Model)Ontario(ValuationModel)Moreno Valley(Sq Ft Model)Long Beach(ValuationModel)Pasedena(ValuationModel)Public WorksPlanningBuilding & Safety RiversideCA.gov14
New 150,000 SF One Story Industrial/Warehouse Building(Planning, Building and Public Works Fees)Lowest in MarketCity of Riverside$0$20,000$40,000$60,000$80,000$100,000$120,000$140,000$160,000$180,000RiversideProposed Fees(Sq Ft Model)County ofRiverside - High(CommercialBldg)Corona (Sq FtModel)Ontario(valuationModel)Moreno Valley(Sq Ft Model)Anaheim (Sq FtModel)Long Beach(ValuationModel)Pasedena(ValuationModel)Public WorksPlanningBuilding & Safety 13 14
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•The current cost recovery rate is 64%•Proposed cost recovery is 100% for all fees over two years•Development Impact Fees and external development fees such as the WRCOG TUMF Program are not part of the studyPUBLIC WORKS METHODOLOGY15 RiversideCA.gov16
- 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,4002006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024Issued PermitsFTE = 10Public Works: Permits Issued by YearFTE = 10FTE = 10FTE = 10FTE = 10FTE = 10FTE = 10FTE = 10FTE = 10FTE = 11FTE = 9FTE = 9FTE = 9FTE = 11FTE = 11FTE = 11FTE = 10FTE = 12FTE = 1115 16 2/27/2025
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Public Works: Current vs Proposed Fees17Riverside Proposed Fee Riverside Current Fee Fee Title $1,162 $1,019 Street Opening Permit/Inspection Permit Issuance and Project Processing Fee $2,284 $1,792 Water Quality Management Program $1,381 $1,064 Grading Plan Check $3,712 $2,872 Traffic Impact Analysis Review $7,161 $6,656 Map Checking Fees $6,971 $6,971 Construction Permits RiversideCA.gov18
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Public Works: Comparison of Fee by City19Pasadena MorenoValley Long Beach Ontario Corona Anaheim RiversideProposed Fee (FY24/25-25/26) Fee Title $282 - $415 $119 $913 $2,130 $1,162 Street Opening Permit/Inspection Permit - $3,359 - $1,179 $4,179 $3,190 $2,284 Water Quality Management Program $5,765 $9,000 $288 $1,727 $4,948 $7,000 $1,381 Grading Plan Check $4,000 $3,118 - - $3,490 $4,640 $3,712 Traffic Impact Analysis Review $2,696 $6,183 $8,742 $4,495 $6,367 $8,240 $7,161 Map Checking Fees $10,208 $5,160 $2,165 $4,000 $20,609 $7,000 $6,971 Construction Permits RiversideCA.gov20
Public Works Fee by City: Street Opening Permit/Inspection Permit Issuance & Project Processing$0$500$1,000$1,500$2,000$2,500Ontario Pasedena Long Beach Corona Riverside ProposedFeeAnaheimOntarioPasedenaLong BeachCoronaRiverside Proposed FeeAnaheim 19 20
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Public Works Fee by City: Water Quality Management Program $0$500$1,000$1,500$2,000$2,500$3,000$3,500$4,000$4,500Ontario Riverside Proposed Fee Anaheim Moreno Valley CoronaOntarioRiverside Proposed FeeAnaheimMoreno ValleyCorona RiversideCA.gov22
Public Works Fee by City: Grading Plan Check Base Fee$0$1,000$2,000$3,000$4,000$5,000$6,000$7,000$8,000$9,000$10,000Long Beach Riverside ProposedFeeOntario Corona Pasedena Anaheim Moreno ValleyLong BeachRiverside Proposed FeeOntarioCoronaPasedenaAnaheimMoreno Valley 21 22
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Public Works Fee by City: Traffic Impact Analysis Review $0$500$1,000$1,500$2,000$2,500$3,000$3,500$4,000$4,500$5,000Moreno Valley Corona Riverside Proposed Fee Pasedena AnaheimMoreno ValleyCoronaRiverside Proposed FeePasedenaAnaheim RiversideCA.gov24
Public Works Fee by City: Map Checking Fees$0$1,000$2,000$3,000$4,000$5,000$6,000$7,000$8,000$9,000$10,000Pasedena Ontario Moreno Valley Corona Riverside ProposedFeeAnaheim Long BeachPasedenaOntarioMoreno ValleyCoronaRiverside Proposed FeeAnaheimLong Beach 23 24
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Public Works: Fee by City: Checking Permits $0$5,000$10,000$15,000$20,000$25,000Long Beach Ontario Moreno Valley RiversideProposed FeeAnaheim Pasedena CoronaLong BeachOntarioMoreno ValleyRiverside Proposed FeeAnaheimPasedenaCorona RiversideCA.gov26
•Planning fees include CEDD, PW, Fire and otherDept/Divisions who review entitlements•Current recovery rate = 62%•Proposed 100% cost recovery for all fees over two yearsexcept Historic Preservation fees (30%) and TemporaryUse Permits - Minor (50%)PLANNING METHODOLOGY26 25 26
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7165678512017814580821031041027585125112700204060801001201401601802002008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024CaseloadFTE = 10FTE = 14FTE = 14Planning: Caseload Data by Year(Average cases per planner)FTE = 10FTE = 10FTE = 9FTE = 6FTE = 6FTE = 7FTE = 10FTE = 10FTE = 10FTE = 12FTE = 13FTE = 7.5FTE = 14FTE = 10 RiversideCA.gov28
Planning: Riverside Proposed Fee28Riverside Proposed Fee Riverside Current Fee Fee Title $14,369 $10,678 General Plan Amendment $4,981 $2,780 Variance, Modifications, & Exceptions $135,237 $101,400 Environmental Impact Analysis $10,888 $9,261 Conditional Use Permit $3,769 $1,840 Conceptual Design Review $8,205 $3,827 Design Review - General Commercial, Industrial, and Residential $18,736 $14,672 Planned Residential Development $15,986 $11,305 Tentative Tract Map (9 lots or less) $21,017 $16,336 Tentative Tract Map (10 lots or more) 27 28
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Planning: Current vs Proposed Fee$0$5,000$10,000$15,000$20,000$25,000ConceptualDesign ReviewVariance,Modifications,Design Review -GeneralCommercial,Industrial, andResidentialConditional UsePermitGeneral PlanAmendmentTentative TractMap (10 lots orless)PlannedResidentialDevelopmentTentative TractMap (10 lots ormore)Riverside Current FeeRiverside Proposed Fee RiversideCA.gov30
Comparison of Planning: Fee by City30Pasadena MorenoValley LongBeach County of Riverside Ontario Corona Anaheim RiversideProposed Fee Fee Title $19,813 $20,584 $17,945 $15,000 $8,709 $9,245 $25,668 $14,369 General Plan Amendment $5,915 $3,663 $6,990 $3,000 $3,684 $6,475 $8,494 $4,981 Variance, Modifications,& Exceptions $7,280 $187,580 $460,000 $8,608 $1,130 $120,085 $233,910 $135,237 Environmental Impact Analysis $6,381 $10,926 $15,254 $15,000 $6,195 $8,898 $9,324 $10,888 Conditional Use Permit $399 $784 $4,627 $3,000 $4,203 - $4,140 $3,769 Conceptual Design Review $3,020 $8,113 $12,474 $15,000 $12,581 $3,294 $10,971 $8,205 Design Review General Commercial, Industrial, and Residential $22,049 $11,637 $15,349 - ??? $10,492 $35,190 $18,736 Planned Residential Development $6,114 $11,307 $18,721 $25,000 $11,596 $13,450 $26,289 $15,986 Tentative Tract Map (9 lots or less) $6,114 $11,307 $18,721 $25,000 $11,596 $13,450 $26,289 $21,017 Tentative Tract Map (10 lots or More) 29 30
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Planning: General Plan Amendment$0$5,000$10,000$15,000$20,000$25,000$30,000OntarioCoronaRiverside Proposed FeeCounty of Riverside-LowCounty of Riverside-HighLong BeachPasadenaMoreno ValleyAnaheim RiversideCA.gov32
Planning: Variance, Modifications, & Exceptions$0$1,000$2,000$3,000$4,000$5,000$6,000$7,000$8,000$9,000County of Riverside-LowMoreno ValleyOntarioRiverside Proposed FeePasadenaCoronaLong BeachCounty of Riverside-HighAnaheim 31 32
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Planning: Environmental Impact Analysis$0$50,000$100,000$150,000$200,000$250,000$300,000$350,000$400,000$450,000$500,000OntarioPasadenaCounty of RiversideCoronaRiverside Proposed FeeMoreno ValleyAnaheimLong Beach RiversideCA.gov34
Planning: Conditional Use Permit$0$5,000$10,000$15,000$20,000$25,000$30,000$35,000OntarioPasadenaCoronaAnaheimRiverside Proposed FeeMoreno ValleyCounty of Riverside-LowLong BeachCounty of Riverside-High 33 34
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Planning: Conceptual Design Review $0$1,000$2,000$3,000$4,000$5,000$6,000PasadenaMoreno ValleyCounty of Riverside-LowRiverside Proposed FeeAnaheimOntarioLong BeachCounty of Riverside-High RiversideCA.gov36
Planning: Design Review - General Commercial, Industrial, and Residential $- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000 $35,000PasadenaCoronaMoreno ValleyRiverside Proposed FeeAnaheimLong BeachOntarioCounty of Riverside-LowCounty of Riverside-High 35 36
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Planning: Planned Residential Development$0$5,000$10,000$15,000$20,000$25,000$30,000$35,000$40,000CoronaMoreno ValleyLong BeachRiverside Proposed FeePasadenaAnaheim RiversideCA.gov38
Planning: Tentative Tract Map*9 lots or less$0$5,000$10,000$15,000$20,000$25,000$30,000$35,000$40,000$45,000PasadenaMoreno ValleyOntarioCoronaRiverside Proposed FeeLong BeachCounty of Riverside-LowAnaheimCounty of Riverside-High37 38 2/27/2025
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Planning: Tentative Tract Map*10 lots or more$0$5,000$10,000$15,000$20,000$25,000$30,000$35,000$40,000$45,000PasadenaMoreno ValleyOntarioCoronaLong BeachRiverside Proposed FeeCounty of Riverside-LowAnaheimCounty of Riverside-High RiversideCA.gov40
•Moving away from “Valuation” based feesto costrecovery model•Staff time based on specific project types•Building permit cost recovery recommends 100% overtwo years (fees pay for services)•Current recovery = 80% Building permits and 56% fortrade permitsBUILDING & SAFETY METHODOLOGY40 39 40
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5,4453,1714,4895,3855,3725,6745,9926,1466,51201,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,0007,0002006 2010 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2023 2024PermitsFTE=26FTE=25FTE=26Building: Permits Issued by Year/FTEFTE=17FTE=15FTE=20 FTE=20FTE=22FTE=22*2006 Pre-Housing Crash RiversideCA.gov42
Building: Trade Comparison of Fee by City
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Building: Proposed Fee*Includes permit issuance, plan check and inspection fees RiversideProposed Fee 90% (FY24/25-25/26) RiversideCurrent Fee Fee Title $2,204 $2,111 2,000 sq. ft. Dwelling with Garage $5,144 $4,561 5,000 sq. ft. Restaurant $22,044 $16,195 25,000 sq. ft. Office Building $112,044 $85,461 200,000 sq. ft. 150-unit Apartment Complex $42,044 $34,181 150,000 sq. ft. Industrial Building RiversideCA.gov44
Building: Comparison of Fee by City*Includes permit issuance, plan check and inspection fees Pasadena MorenoValley LongBeach County of Riverside Ontario Corona Anaheim RiversideProposed Fee (FY24/25-25/26) RiversideCurrent Fee Fee Title $3,409 $4,615 $3,037 $5,353.56 $2,646 $4,514 $2,836 $2,204 $2,111 2,000 sq. ft. Dwelling with Garage $8,431 $10,685 $6,717 $11,567.28 $6,546 $16,079 $7,511 $5,144 $4,561 5,000 sq. ft. Restaurant $44,911 $20,495 $36,996 $11,567.28 $28,648 $35,229 $19,030 $22,044 $16,195 25,000 sq. ft. Office Building $269,371 $183,900 $223,298 $11,567.28 $165,194 $75,198 $79,936 $112,044 $85,461 200,000 sq. ft. 150-unit Apartment Complex $96,979 $24,970 $80,212 $16,174.38 $60,322 $31,068 $44,472 $42,044 $34,181 150,000 sq. ft. Industrial Building 43 44
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Building: New 5,000 SF One-Story Restaurant $- $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $8,000 $10,000 $12,000 $14,000 $16,000 $18,000RiversideProposed FeeOntario Long Beach Anaheim Pasedena Moreno Valley County ofRiversideCoronaRiverside Proposed FeeOntarioLong BeachAnaheimPasedenaMoreno ValleyCounty of RiversideCoronaLowest in MarketCity of Riverside RiversideCA.gov46
Building: New 25,000 SF Two-Story Office Building $- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000 $35,000 $40,000 $45,000 $50,000County ofRiversideAnaheim Moreno Valley RiversideProposed FeeOntario Corona Long Beach PasedenaCounty of RiversideAnaheimMoreno ValleyRiverside Proposed FeeOntarioCoronaLong BeachPasedena45 46 2/27/2025
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Building: New 2,000 SF Single Family Dwelling with Garage $- $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $4,000 $5,000 $6,000RiversideProposed FeeOntario Anaheim Long Beach Pasedena Corona Moreno Valley County ofRiversideRiverside Proposed FeeOntarioAnaheimLong BeachPasedenaCoronaMoreno ValleyCounty of RiversideLowest in MarketCity of Riverside RiversideCA.gov48
Building: New 200,000 SF 150 UnitApartment Building $- $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000County ofRiversideCorona Anaheim RiversideProposed FeeOntario Moreno Valley Long Beach PasedenaCounty of RiversideCoronaAnaheimRiverside Proposed FeeOntarioMoreno ValleyLong BeachPasedena 47 48
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Building: New 150,000 SF One-Story Industrial Warehouse Building $- $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000 $120,000County ofRiversideMoreno Valley Corona RiversideProposed FeeAnaheim Ontario Long Beach PasedenaCounty of RiversideMoreno ValleyCoronaRiverside Proposed FeeAnaheimOntarioLong BeachPasedena RiversideCA.gov50
Building - Trade PermitsCity of Riverside $0$50$100$150$200$250$300$350 Pasedena RiversideProposed Fees Long Beach Anaheim Ontario Corona Moreno Valley County ofRiverside Water heater change-out (up to 100,000 BTU 200 Amp Electrical Service Only Commercial Installing Furnace, Burner or Absorption System-up to 100,000 B.T.U. 49 50
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•The City has not conducted a comprehensive update to the bail schedule for parking violations since 2010. •Staff recommend increasing all violations in the parking bail schedule by $5. •For the most common citation type (accounts for 55% of citations issued in 2023/24), this increase will adjust the violation from $41 per citation to $46 per citation.•Recommended increases would place Riverside at a reasonable level when compared to other local agencies.Parking Bail Schedule RiversideCA.gov52
•Police Department–Staff recommend removal of towing fees for low value vehicles, which are currently set at $69.75.–Staff recommend lowering of regulatory license fee for renewals of License to Sell Weapons from $561 to $280. •Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program–Update master fees and charges schedule to adjust fees as modified by the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority.Other Proposed Fee Adjustments51 52 2/27/2025
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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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That the City Council:1. Receive and provide input on Fees and Charges Study findingsreport from MGT of America Consulting, LLC;2. Receive and provide input on proposed changes to developmentand other specific fees and charges in the master fees and chargesschedule; and3. Set a public hearing to occur on April 15, 2025, for the adoption ofthe proposed user fees and charges adjustments and Parking BailSchedules and adopt resolutions amending the City Fees andCharges Schedule and Parking Bail Schedules for Fiscal Year 2024/25.RECOMMENDATIONS53 54