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L FY 2000-01 City User Fee Adjustments 3 May 9, 2000 Finance Department Most of the proposed fee increases were for dog licensing services. The proposed charge for a copy of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report is a new fee. The fee for returned checks was reduced. The overall cost recovery rate for providing these services will increase from 28.2% to 36.4%. Fire Service Related Fees All proposed fee increases were for inspection services for multiple dwellings. The cost recovery rate for this service is expected to increase from74.9% to 75.6% as a result. Library Services Department The proposed increase in the charge for book and video rentals will increase the cost recovery rate for these services from 34.5% to 36.7%. Police Department A new fee, Block Parry Permits, has been added to the schedule. The department's overall cost recovery rate is expected to increase from 69.3% to 82.0% as a result of the proposed fee increases. Public Works Services Department A new fee, Trash Truck Rental has been added to the schedule. The City no longer provides prepaid refuse bags and the associated fee has been deleted from the schedule. Recreation and Human Services The proposed increase in Field Rental fees and Adult Softball League fees will increase the cost recovery rate for these services from 38.8% to 39.7%. Marina Berth Rental rates have not been increased since 1991. There is a 10% increase in rental rates and an increase in the late fee from .75% per month to 10% of the rent due. CONCLUSION The recommended adjustments to the existing City user fees and service charges are consistent with the revenue enhancement provisions of the City's Financial Values Statements. Staff recommends the City Council conduct a public hearing on the attached fee schedule that includes proposed adjustments to City user fees effective July 1, 2000. MW:mmc G:\BudgetAdopt\2000-01 TeelncMem 0