FY 2027
Proposed Master Fee Schedule
Update
Felicia Silva, Assistant Finance Director
Finance Committee April 22, 2026 1
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Finance Committee April 22, 2026 3
Authority for Fees Cont’d
• Proposition 218
Requires voter approval prior to any imposition or increase of general taxes, assessments, and certain user fees; generally requires a majority vote of the electorate for a local government
• Development Impact Fees
Set forth in Government Code sections 66000-66025 (Mitigation Fee Act); commonly referred to as AB 1600 and SB 1693 requirements FY 2027
Proposed
Master Fee
Schedule
Update
Results of fee study incorporated into
FY 2026 Master Fee Schedule
Fees adjusted for inflation in FY 2027:
- CPI – 3%
- CCI – 2.8%
- Other – Set by State statute, market
alignment, etc.
Revenue impact associated with
recommended fees included in
Proposed FY 2027 Mid-Cycle Budget.
Finance Committee April 22, 2026 4
Other Taxes
Finance Committee April 22, 2026
Municipal codes allow for annual increases adjusted by CPI • Business License Tax
• Emergency Medical Services Tax
• Emergency Communications System Access Tax
Proposed 3% CPI increase
5 Recommendation
Finance Committee April 22, 2026 6
Recommend the FY 2027 Master Fee Schedule Update be presented to City Council for adoption of resolution
Recommend 3% increase be presented to City Council for adoption of ordinances:
• Business License Tax
• Emergency Medical Services Tax
• Emergency Communications Systems Access Tax