RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE TO ADJUST ROUNDING UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT’S BUILDING DIVISION AND AMEND FEES UNDER THE ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, under the provisions of the City of Santa Clara Charter, Municipal Code, Constitution of the State of California, and California Government Code, fees and charges assessed by the City of Santa Clara may be amended or modified upon the adoption of a Resolution by the City Council; WHEREAS, on April 21, 2026, the City Council held a public hearing on the Fees set forth in the Municipal Fee Schedule.
WHEREAS, on April 21, 2026, the City Council adopted the FY 2026/27 Municipal Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-9552), which included the rounding down of Building Fees to the nearest dollar and Underground – New Fees under the Electric Utility Department; WHEREAS, in accordance with the City’s analysis and review, the City now desires to amend the Building Division Fees as detailed in the FY 2026/27 Adopted Municipal Fee Schedule to adjust Building Division Fees by rounding down fees to the nearest nickel; WHEREAS, the City seeks to adjust the Underground – New for Single Family/Residential and the Underground – New for Multiple Units/Residential Fees under the Electric Utility Department and charge for the corrected cost of service; WHEREAS, in adopting the amended Fee Schedule and this Resolution, the City exercises its powers under (a) Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution, (b) Article XIIIC of the California Constitution, (c) Section 50076 of the California Government Code, (d) the Charter of the City of Santa Clara, (e) the Code of the City of Santa Clara, California, and (f) any other applicable laws; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council hereby finds that the above Recitals are true and correct and by this reference makes them a part hereof.
2. The FY 2026/27 Municipal Fee Schedule is hereby amended to modify the Community Development Department’s Building Division Fees by rounding down to the nearest nickel, as reflected in Attachment 1, and modify the Electric Utility Department’s Underground – New for Single Family/Residential and the Underground – New for Multiple Units/Residential Fees, as reflected in Attachment 2.
3. Effective date. This resolution shall become effective immediately.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE COPY OF A RESOLUTION PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE 14TH DAY OF JULY 2026, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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ATTEST: ______________________________
NORA PIMENTEL, MMC
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
CITY OF SANTA CLARA
Attachments incorporated by reference:
City of Santa Clara 2026/27 Municipal Fee Schedule Amendment – Building Division City of Santa Clara 2026/27 Municipal Fee Schedule Amendment – Electric Utility Department Resolution/Municipal Fee Schedule Page 3 of 2
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Rev: 03-09-10; Typed: *Insert date