Report Prepared by: Janet German, Secretary III, Fire
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SUBJECT: Set a Public Hearing for the Merced Fire Department User Fee Study
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers setting a Public Hearing for adoption of resolution updating the Merced Fire Department’s current fee structure.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion setting a public hearing for Monday, July 18, 2016, to consider adopting a resolution updating the Merced Fire Department’s current fee structure.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by staff; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
4. Continue item to a Future Council meeting; or,
5. Deny the request.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 412, Adoption of ordinances and resolutions.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Public safety, as provided for in the FY 15/16 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Background:
On December 16, 2013, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2013-52, which continued the Merced Fire Department’s fire prevention fees until a Fee Study Analysis could be conducted and a subsequent resolution adopted modifying those fees.
A consultant, NBS, completed the Merced Fire Department (MFD) draft Fee Study Analysis and the findings were presented to the City Council at their March 21, 2016 study session and to the Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce. The final Fee Study Analysis has been completed and the MFD is requesting a public hearing to allow public input and comment on the proposed fees and charges prior to updating its fee schedule.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
None.
ATTACHMENTS
1. NBS Fee Study - Final
2. Merced Fire - Draft