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DATE: June 29, 2005 Public Hearing
SUBJECT: User Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: City Manager's Office
SUMMARY
State law requires that fees charged by local agencies be reasonably related to the
actual cost of providing the service. Last year, the City retained a consultant,
MuniFinancial, to conduct a detailed cost of services study of user fee activities
throughout the City. The consultant's cost analysis and user fee study identified that for
most public services the City is charging less than the full actual cost of providing the
service to the community. The attached Resolution accepts the consultant's cost
analysis and user fee study and provides a nexus between the fees and the cost of
services provided.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING A USER FEE STUDY AND COST
ALLOCATION PLAN, ADOPTING CERTAIN USER FESS AND CHARGES, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO INCORPORATE SUCH FEES AND CHARGES
AS A PART OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE."
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Local governments are funded from a variety of sources, with the primary sources being
taxes, subventions, fees, special charges, fines and grants. As the traditional provider
of basic services, cities are relying more and more heavily on the user fees that are
charged for various public services.
User fee services are those services performed by a governmental agency on behalf of
a private citizen or group. The assumption underlying most fee recommendations is
that the costs of services benefiting individuals — and not society as a whole — should be
borne by the individual receiving the actual benefit. In California, user fees are required
to conform to the statutory requirements of the California Constitution and the California
Code of Regulations, including Government Code Section 66000, et.seq. By law, user
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User Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan
fees may not exceed the reasonable cost of the service for which they are collected
unless the excess fees are approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the electorate.
In order to determine whether the City was recovering the full cost of providing various
public services, the City retained a consultant, MuniFinancial, to prepare a User Fee
Study and Cost Allocation Plan (hereinafter "Study").
The primary objective of this Study was to calculate the full cost of providing those
services and programs offered by various City departments including all direct, indirect
and support costs associated with those programs and individual services. Since not
every City department and/or division provides a fee-related service to the community,
the Study focused on the following key departments:
• Animal Control
• City Clerk
• Police
• Fire
• Library
• Parks and Recreation
• Finance
It is generally accepted that recovery of costs' should be in direct proportion to the
individual/specific gain for services. This means that if a developer wants to rezone
commercial property for a housing development, the city may not want to charge a
business a fee less than full cost, since to do otherwise would require a subsidy for
other services that must be made up by the general citizenry. Conversely, a recreation
program could logically be heavily subsidized from the general tax base of the city in
order to promote the overall well-being of the general public, or to achieve specific
socio-economic objectives.
To determine the full cost of each service for which a user fee is charged, the consultant
analyzed three (3) cost factors, which when combined constitute the fully burdened cost
of providing a given unit of service. These cost factors include:
• Direct Labor. Employee hours spent directly on the fee-related service. This rate
includes the employee's salary and fringe benefits.
• Department Indirect Labor. Departmental employees not directly working on the
fee-related service, but responsible for supervision and administrative support
activities. This cost layer includes secretarial support staff and a port of the
department head's time.
• Central Overhead. This layer includes those departments that provide support to
other City departments. Examples are: City Attorney, City Manager, and Human
Resources.
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Once the consultant had identified the direct and indirect costs associated with a
specific program and/or service, they were able to generate a fee model for each
department which lists the service and/or program for which a fee is charged, the
current fee amount and the maximum allowable fee that can be assessed. The
consultant has also compared the current and proposed fees for, and where applicable,
to the fees charged by other cities in the Coachella Valley and throughout Riverside
County. A copy of the consultant's Study and corresponding fee model are attached to
the Resolution.
In reviewing the consultant's recommendations, staff is in general agreement that for
most services the City should attempt to recover 100% of the costs of providing that
service. There are, however, several instances where staff believes that there is a
legitimate policy interest to accept a lower fee than what the consultant's fee model
supports. Specifically, staff is recommending that certain fees charged by animal
control and parks and recreation be set at less than 100% of costs. In addition to those
fees that staff believes should be set at less than full cost recovery, the Police
Department and Library are recommending that the majority of their fees be kept at their
current level.
The proposed Resolution accepts the consultant's Study and corresponding fee
recommendations. Like the Development Fee Study that was approved by the City
Council last year, the consultant is recommending that the user fees be adjusted
annually each July by the percentage difference in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for
all urban workers for the Los Angeles-Anaheim-Riverside metropolitan area. Staff has
incorporated a provision within the proposed Resolution that adjusts the fees annually.
This will insure that our fees keep pace with increased costs without having to do a
complete study each year. If the City Council approves the proposed Resolution, the
City Clerk is authorized to amend the City's Comprehensive Fee Schedule to
incorporate the user fees and charges set forth in the consultant's Study.
FISCAL IMPACT:
It is difficult to ascertain the actual fiscal impact of this action due to the variable nature
of user fee transactions within any given year.
TrO L. Butzl ff, s istant City Manager David H. Ready, City Manage/
Attachments:
1. Resolution
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California,
will hold a public hearing, pursuant to Government Code Section 66018, at its meeting of
June 29, 2005. The City Council meeting begins at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber at
City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
The purpose of this hearing is to solicit public comments on the proposed Cost Allocation
Plan and User Fee Study prior to the adoption of a Resolution revising and updating the
City's Comprehensive Fee Schedule. Under state law all fees charged by the City must be
reasonably related to the actual cost of providing the service. The Cost Allocation Plan
examines the direct and indirect costs associated with providing various public services
and provides a legal framework for computing fees and charges for those services which
are contained in the proposed User Fee Study.
REVIEW OF PROJECT INFORMATION: Copies of the Cost Allocation Plan and User
Fee Study are available for public review at the City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please contact the City Clerks Department at (760)
323-8204 if you would like to schedule an appointment to review these documents.
COMMENT ON THIS APPLICATION: Response to this notice can be made verbally at the
Public Hearing and/or in writing before the hearing. Written comments can be made to the
City Council by letter (for mail or hand delivery) to:
James Thompson, City Clerk
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
P.O. Box 2743
Palm Springs, CA 92263
Any challenge of the proposed project in court may be limited to raising only those issues
raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered
to the City Clerk at, or prior, to the public hearing. (Government Code Section
65009(b)(2)).
An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard.
Questions regarding this case may be directed to Troy Butzlaff, Assistant City Manager, at
(760) 322-8336.
Si necesita ayuda con esta carta, porfavor Ilame a la Ciudad de Palm Springs y puede
hablar con Nadine Fieger telefono (760) 323-8245.
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JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk
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adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
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annexed is a printed copy(set in type not smaller the Council Chamber at City Hall, 3200 E. Tah-
than non panel,has been published in each regular The purpose of this hearing is to solicit public
and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any comments on the proposed Cast Allocation Plan
supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: and User Fee Study prior to the adoption of a
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charged by the City must be reasonably related
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I certifyor declare under penalty of perjury that the REVIEW OF PROJECT INFORMATION: Copies
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foregoing Is true and correct. are available for public review at the City Hall be-
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COMMENT ON THIS APPLICATION: Resrnee
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Any challenge of the proposed project in court
may be limited to raising only those issues raised
at the public hearing described In this notice, or
in written correspondence delivered to the City
Clerk at, or prior, to the ppublic hearing. (Govern-
ment Code Section 65009(b)(2)).
An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all
interested persons to be heard.Questioo Tons regard-
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RESOLUTION NO.
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING A USER FEE STUDY AND
COST ALLOCATION PLAN, ADOPTING
CERTAIN USER FEES AND CHARGES,
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO
INCORPORATE SUCH FEES AND
CHARGES AS A PART OF THE CITY'S
COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 66000 et.seq., allows public agencies to impose
fees to recover the costs of providing various public services to the community; and
WHEREAS, the City retained a qualified consultant, MuniFinancial, to prepare an User
Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan (hereinafter Study) to compare direct and indirect
administrative costs in providing various public services to the community a true and
correct copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this
reference; and
WHEREAS, the Study and supporting data were available for public inspection and
review for ten (10) days prior to this public hearing; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been noticed and held in accordance with Government
Code Section 66018; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the information provided to it by those
testifying, and has reviewed and considered the information provided in the Study and
supporting data.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
Section 1. Findings:
The City Council hereby finds and determines that:
A. The City has completed an analysis of all City fees and desires to amend the
fees and charges.
B. The current service fees and charges are insufficient to cover all of the City's
costs and expenses associated with providing various public services.
C. The cost of such services should be borne by those who are the special
beneficiaries rather than the citizenry-at-large
D. The City has completed a User Fee Study of all City service fees and
charges.
E. The Study and the subsequent public testimony establish:
1. There is a reasonable relationship between the need for the fee and the
type of service for which the fee is imposed; and
2. There is a reasonable relationship between the amount of the fee and the
estimated reasonable cost of providing the type of service for which the
fee is imposed; and
3. The amount of service provided does not exceed what is reasonably
necessary in order to process the requested service; and
4. The cost estimates set forth in the Study are reasonable and best
approximate the direct and indirect (overhead) costs of City staff and
consultants for providing the necessary service to respond to the public's
requests.
F. The method of allocating the City's administrative costs of processing service
bears a fair and reasonable relationship to each member of the public's
burden on, and benefit from, the services requested by that member.
G. The fees do not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the
service for which the fee is charged.
Section 2. Fees Imposed:
A. The City Council adopts the services fees and charges as set forth in Exhibit
B attached to this Resolution.
B. The City Clerk is authorized to incorporate the fees and charges set forth in
Exhibit B into the City's Comprehensive Fee Schedule for dissemination to
the public and staff.
C. Each person requesting a service in the City of Palm Springs for which a
service fee or charge is imposed shall pay the new fee as set forth in the
City's Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
D. On July 1st of each year, all service fees and charges shall be automatically
adjusted by an amount equal to the percentage of increase or decrease in the
consumer price index for this region, as last computed before the July 1st
date.
E. The service fees and charges may also be adjusted if the City updates or
modifies the Study and conducts a public hearing to implement a new or
revised fee or fees based upon such update or modification.
F. The applicable fee shall be determined on the basis of the fee schedule in
effect at the time the application is submitted to the City for the requested
service. The fee shall be payable in full at the time the application is
submitted.
G. The adoption of this Resolution does not affect the ability of the City to
request an agreement between the applicant and the City to pay
extraordinary processing costs and to establish deposit accounts.
Section 3. Subsequent Analvsis of the Fees:
The fees established herein are adopted and implemented by the City Council in
reliance on the comprehensive studies that have been prepared by the City's
consultant. It is the intent of this Council that at least every five (5) years, the City
should update the Study to verify that there is still a reasonable relationship
between the amount of the fee and the estimated reasonable cost of providing
the type of service for which the fee is imposed. Notwithstanding any term or
condition of any permit, subdivision map, license, or entitlement granted by the
City, it is existing policy that the City Council may revise the fees to incorporate
the findings and conclusions of further studies, as well as increases due to
inflation and other factors.
Section 4. Effective Date of Revised Fees:
The fees shall be effective sixty(60) days after the adoption of this Resolution;
provided, however, that, upon enactment of this Resolution, any person may pay
the revised fees instead of the current fees.
Section 5. Effect on Prior Fees
The fees established and described in City Council Resolutions 20942, 20999,
21061, 21140, and 21141 are reaffirmed, ratified, and confirmed. City Council
Resolution 20362 as it was in effect on April 1, 2004 is confirmed and deemed
the Comprehensive Fee Resolution of the City, and the provisions of Resolutions
20942, 20999, 21061, 21140, 21141, and this Resolution, to the extent such
resolutions expressly establish new or amended fees, shall be deemed
amendments to the Comprehensive Fee Schedule. Consistent with the direction
provided in Section 2b of this Resolution, the City Clerk is authorized to prepare
a single document entitled "Comprehensive Fee Schedule" that describes all fees
expressly adopted, added, or amended pursuant to the resolutions listed in this
Section and the procedures described in Resolution 20362.
Section 5. Severability:
Each component of the fees and all portions of this Resolution are severable.
Should any individual component of the fee or other provision of this Resolution
be adjudged to be invalid and unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall be
and continue to be fully effective, and the fee shall be fully effective except as to
that portion that has been judged to be invalid.
Section 6. Statute of Limitations:
Any judicial action or proceeding to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul the
fees established by this Resolution, or the Resolution itself, shall be commenced
within one hundred twenty (120) days of the passage of this Resolution.
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COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE REPORT
FINAL REPORT
APRIL 22, 2005
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction 2
Policy Considerations 2
Methodology 3
Data Collection 4
Fee Comparison 4
Chapter 1. Police Department 5
Description of Services 5
I. Animal Control Fees 6
Analysis and Recommendations 6
FB Hourly Rates 7
Table 1.1 a Animal Control — FB Hourly Rate Summary 7
Time/Materials Survey 8
Table 1.2a Animal Control —Time/Materials Survey 9
Maximum Allowable Fee Summary 11
Table 1.3a Animal Control — Maximum Allowable Fee Summary 11
Comparison of Fees 13
Table 1.4a Animal Control — Comparison of Fees Summary 13
Summary 15
11. Police Fees 16
Analysis and Recommendations 16
FB Hourly Rates 17
Table 1.1 b Police Department— FB Hourly Rate Summary 17
Time/Materials Survey 18
Table 1.2b Police Department—Time/Materials Survey 19
Maximum Allowable Fee Summary 20
Table 1.3b Police Department— Maximum Allowable Fee Summary 20
Comparison of Fees 21
Table 1.4b Police Department— Comparison of Fees Summary 21
Summary 23
Chapter 2. Fire Department 24
Description of Services 24
Analysis and Recommendations 24
1713 Hourly Rates 25
Table 2.1. Fire Department— FB Hourly Rate Summary 25
Time/Materials Survey 26
Table 2.2 Fire Department—Time/Materials Survey 27
Maximum Allowable Fee Summary 28
Table 2.3. Fire Department— Maximum Allowable Fee Summary 28
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Comparison of Fees 30
Table 2.4. Fire Department — Comparison of Fees Summary 30
Summary 32
Chapter 3. Library 34
Description of Services 34
Analysis and Recommendations 34
FB Hourly Rates 35
Table 3.1. Library— FB Hourly Rate Summary 35
Time/Materials Survey 36
Table 3.2 Library —Time/Materials Survey 37
Maximum Allowable Fee Summary 38
Table 3.3. Library— Maximum Allowable Fee Summary 38
Comparison of Fees 39
Table 3.4. Library— Comparison of Fees Summary 39
Summary 40
Chapter 4. Parks and Recreation 41
Description of Services 41
Analysis and Recommendations 41
FB Hourly Rates 43
Table 4.1. Parks & Recreation Department— FB Hourly Rate Summary 43
Time/Materials Survey 44
Table 4.2 Parks & Recreation Department—Time/Materials Survey 45
Maximum Allowable Fee Summary 50
Table 4.3. Parks & Recreation Department— Maximum Allowable Fee Summary51
Comparison of Fees 56
Table 4.4. Parks & Recreation Department— Comparison of Fees Summary 57
Summary 65
Chapter 5. Finance & Treasury Department 67
Description of Services 67
Analysis and Recommendations 67
FB Hourly Rates 69
Table 5.1. Finance & Treasury Department— FB Hourly Rate Summary 69
Time/Materials Survey 70
Table 5.2 Finance & Treasury Department—Time/Materials Survey 70
Maximum Allowable Fee Summary 71
Table 5.3. Finance & Treasury Department— Maximum Allowable Fee Summary71
Comparison of Fees 71
Table 5.4. Finance & Treasury Department— Comparison of Fees Summary 71
Summary 72
Chapter 6. City Clerk 73
Description of Services 73
Analysis and Recommendations 73
FB Hourly Rates 74
Table 6.1. City Clerk — FB Hourly Rate Summary 74
Time/Materials Survey 75
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Table 6.2 City Clerk—Time/Materials Survey 76
Maximum Allowable Fee Summary 77
Table 6.3. City Clerk— Maximum Allowable Fee Summary 77
Comparison of Fees 78
Table 6.4. City Clerk— Comparison of Fees Summary 78
Summary 79
Chapter 7. Community Television 80
Description of Services 80
Analysis and Recommendations 80
FB Hourly Rates 81
Table 7.1. Community Television — FIB Hourly Rate Summary 81
Time/Materials Survey 82
Table 7.2 Community Television —Time/Materials Survey 82
Maximum Allowable Fee Summary 83
Table 7.3. Community Television — Maximum Allowable Fee Summary -83
Comparison of Fees 83
Table 7.4. Community Television — Comparison of Fees Summary 83
Summary 84
Appendix A: Comprehensive Fee Schedule 85
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As local govermnents ("Jurisdictions") deal with increased fiscal limitations in California,
service fees, or user fees (the "Fees") have become an important source of revenue. A Fee
is a payment made by an individual for a service (a "Service") provided by a Jurisdiction that
primarily benefits that individual (the "User"). The primary objective of this Comprehensive
User Fee Study (the "Report") completed for the City of Palm Spriigs, California (the
"City'), is to determine the cost for providing User-requested Services by specific City
departments including Police, Fire, Library, Parks & Recreation, Finance, City Clerk and
Community Television (the "Departments").
The City requested that this Report determine the Maximtml Allowable Fees that may be
charged to Users for each Service to: 1) recover up to 100% of the actual cost of providing
the service; 2) maintain reasonably competitive Fees with neighboring agencies providing
similar Services to the User; and 3) identify and recommend additions or deletions to the
City's existing Service Fee schedule (the "Fee Schedule").
The City can impose Fees under the authority granted by the Mitigation Fee Act contained in
California Government Code 5§66000 et. seq. (the "Act") and are required by the Act to
hold at least one public hearing as part of a regularly scheduled City Council (the "Council")
meeting to allow for public comment on its proposed Fees. The Act requires that Council
adopt approved Fees by either ordinance or resolution.
Costs included in this analysis are based on the fully burdened hourly rates ("FB Hourly
Rates") for City personnel directly involved in providing a Service. The FB Hourly Rates are
then applied to the average estimated number of hours, or portion thereof, needed to
complete each Service. FB Hourly Rates not onlyinclude direct annual salaries and benefits,
but allocations for indirect departmental overhead costs, interdepartmental support costs,
and central services overhead costs (the "Support Costs"). Additionally, specifically
identifiable materials costs are also included, where appropriate, and together with the FB
Hourly Rates constitute the total cost for each Fee.
The Services and Fees for each Department are addressed separately ii Chapters 1 through
7 of this Report. The tables included in each Chapter include a description of the Services
provided by the Department, the FB Hourly Rates of all Department positions involved in
providing a Service, and the results of the Time/Materials Survey conducted for the
Departments. Also included is a Maximum Allowable Fee Summary Table that shows the
current Fee being charged for each Service by the City(the "Current Fee"), the total cost to
the City in time and materials to provide the service (the "Total Cost") and the maximum
allowable Fee for each service (the "Maxnmmri Allowable Fee") which represents an amount
sufficient to recover 100% of the time and material costs of providing the Service.
To provide a competitive market view to the Maximum Allowable Fees developed for the
City, each Chapter also includes a table that provides comparable Fees charged by
neighboring or similar Jurisdictions.
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INTRODUCTION
According to the Mitigation Fee Ad, public agencies can impose Fees for government services
(the "Services") when 1) the individual's decision to use the service is voluntary, and 2) the
Fees charged to an individual user are reasonably related to the level of Service rendered and
the cost of providing that Service.
Fees in California are required to conform to the statutory requirements of the California
Constitution, the Act, and the California Code of Regulations. According to the Act, Fees
may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the Service for which they are collected
unless the excess Fee is approved by a two-thirds vote of the electorate.
The City currently has a Fee Schedule adopted in May 2004. However, the City has
expressed interest in determining if the current Fee Schedule accurately reflects the actual
costs associated with providing Fee-related Services. The City believes that its General Fund
may be subsidizing many Services that benefit Users, and that current Fees may not account
for Support Costs associated with Service delivery.
To correct such possible deficiencies, the City has requested an update of its Fee Schedule
for 7 Departments including Police, Fire, Library, Parks and Recreation, Finance, City Clerk,
and Community Television. As a part of the update, this Report reviews current Fees for
Services; the Total Cost associated with delivering a Service; and identifies the Maximum
Allowable Fee.
This Report, however, does not analyze Fees where the Total Cost cannot be determined by
time and materials. Such Fees include rental charges for rooms and facilities, and penalty
fees or late charges. We believe that there is no requirement to base rental charges or
penalty fees on actual costs, since the City is providing no "Service" and no direct or indirect
costs are being borne by the City that go over and above normal maintenance to City
property. We are aware of situations in which cities rent or lease property for special uses
and charge what is deemed a competitive market rate for such rent. We believe that Palm
Springs can consider that approach for Fees that are considered rental charges and penalty
fees. We would expect that reasonableness and market comparables would be a good basis
for determining the level of these types of fees.
Policy Considerations
Economists and government practitioners in California advocate the use of Fees to finance
certain public Services that primarily benefit Users. Fees are unposed because they recover
costs associated with the provision of specific Services benefiting the User, thereby reducing
the use of General Fund monies for such purposes.
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Increasingly,Jurisdictions not only want to collect the full cost of staff labor associated with
processing and administering services that benefit Users, but also wish to recover associated
Support Costs.
Support Costs are those costs relating to a Jurisdiction's Central Services Departments that
are properly allocable to the effective functioning of the Jurisdiction's Operating
Departments. Appropriate Support Costs are generally derived from a Jurisdiction's Cost
Allocation Plan.
As labor effort and costs associated with the provision of Services fluctuate over time, a
significant element in the development of any Fee Schedule is that it be adopted with the
flexibility to remain current. A Fee Schedule that is flexible and easy to use will assist the
City in its effort to ensure that Fees are based on current and reasonable costs for providing
services. As a result, it is recommended that the City include an annual inflation factor in
the ordinance adopting the Fee Schedule that allows the Council, either by ordinance or
resolution, to annually increase or decrease the Fees based upon published 'information such
as the Emolotee Cost Index for State and Local Gawrnmmt Emplaces, Total Compensation as
released by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shortly after January 1 of each calendar year, the City should consider determining the
percentage change in the selected adjustment factor and applying the resulting increase or
decrease to the Fee Schedule by adopting the change. Fees set by federal or state law are
exempt from such adjustment.
Methodology
The method of analysis for calculating Fees that has been used in this Report is the:
• Case Study Method- This approach estimates the actual labor and material costs
associated with providing a unit of Service to a single User. Costs are estimated
based upon interviews with City staff regarding the time typically spent on tasks; a
review of available records; and
• Tim and Materials Analysis: The Time & Materials analysis (the "T&M") involves
charging a Fee based on Actual Costs, including staff time (at FB Hourly Rates),
material costs and outside contractor costs, if applicable. Use of this T&M analysis
is suitable when City staff time requirements vary dramatically for a service, or for
special projects where the time and cost requirements are not easy to identify at the
project's outset. Further, the use of T&M method is effective in instances when a
staff member from one department assists on an application, service or permit for
another department on an as-needed basis. To use the T&M method for any of the
Services provided, the City may want to consider adopting the following policy or a
similar one approved by the City Attorney:
Concurrent with the subs-attal of an application, the project applicant shall pay
deposit amounts (vhen specified) and enter into an agreerrent to fully reimburse the
City for processing costs. The City shall not he required to perform any work on the
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application prior to receipt of the deposit and execution of the agreoren. The
agreorent shall also indude a prousion for acre Arents to the agreement and scope of
cork to cater work that= unforeseen or substantially exceeded T&M estirrVO.
Under both methods, indirect costs are added to the direct cost of service to calculate the
Fee. Indirect cost figures are obtained from the City's Cost Allocation Plan.
Data Collection
This Report identifies three cost layers that, when combined, constitute the fully burdened
cost of a Service. For the purpose of this Report, the cost layers are defined as: direct labor
including salary and benefits, departmental overhead costs, and City central services
overhead. These layers are defined as follows:
• Direct Labor. Staff hours spent directly on Fee-related services as shown on the
Time/Materials Surveytables included in each Chapter.
• Departmmental Ozerbead Hours spent on staff supervision by the Department director
and administrative activities including clerical support, supplies and materials shown
on the Time/Materials Survey tables included as departmental overhead in each
Chapter.
• Central Seruces Ozerhead. These costs, detailed in the recently completed Cost
Allocation Plan, represent services provided by those Central Services Departments
whose primary ftmction is to support other City departments. Examples include:
— City Management, including the City Council and City Manager cost centers;
— City Attorney;
— Finance Department;
— City Clerk; and
— Human Resources Department.
Finally, data collection included a thorough review of relevant City documentation, such as
the City General Fund budget, the Current City Fee Schedules, and City correspondence
related to Fee services.
Fee Comparison
The final data tool provided to the City in this Report is a Fee comparison matrix for each
Department. This comparison shows the Maximum Allowable Fees for the City with fee
schedules from other Jurisdictions located near the City and other comparable cities. These
comparisons are useful resource tools to benchmark the City's current and Maximrun
Allowable Fees with the selected comparison Jurisdictions. The comparison tables are
included within each Departmental section of this Report and list the comparison
Jurisdictions.
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CHAPTER 1 . POLICE DEPARTMENT
Description of Services
The Police Department is responsible for the law enforcement services and activities of the
City. A majority of these services are not Fee related. Those Services that are Fee related
include providing copies of police reports, fingerprinting, impound storage fee, concealed carry
weapon permits, and range use. In addition to these activities, the Department is also
responsible for the Animal Regulation Division, which oversees and enforces animal control
policies and activities of the City.
For the purposes of this Report, we will analyze the Animal Control Fees independently of
other Police Fees in this Chapter.
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I . ANIMAL CONTROL FEES
Analysis and Recommendations
The Animal Control Division requested that we analyze the following Fees:
• Administrative Hearing Fee;
• Daily Care Charges;
• Holding Fees for Impounds;
• Animal License Fees;
• Animal Placement Fees;
• Dead Animal Fees; and
• Microchipping Fees
Other Fees that Animal Control charges are related to late fees and penalties, which are not
included in this analysis. These types of Fees are not considered user Fees since the City is not
providing a voluntary"Service" and no .direct or indirect costs are being borne by the City that
are over and above regular administrative duties.
The purpose of this analysis is twofold: first, to describe the components involved in
determining the Total Cost based on time and materials; and second, to show the maximum
allowable Fee the City can charge based on a 1000/6' recovery level. A comparison of Fees is also
included to give the Department a market overview of how the Maximum Allowable Fees
compare to other Jurisdictions. While it is our intent to show a Maximum Allowable Fee based
on actual costs, the City administration will ultimately decide which Fees it will increase or
decrease based on policy and political considerations.
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FB Hourly Rates
Table 1.1a below shows the FB Hourly Rates Summary for Animal Control positions used to
perform the services included in the Fee Schedule.
Table 1.1a Animal Control - FB Hourly Rate Summary
Personnel Costs' $ 360,908
Percentage of
Cost
Cost Allocations Amount Allocation'
Departmental Indirect Costs'
Administration-Personnel Costs $ -
Contractual Services' 26,000
Materials and Supplies 52,800
Special Charges 57,731
Capital Outlay
Total Departmental Indirect Costs $ 136,531 37.83% $ 136,531
Inter-Departmental Support Costs
Support to(-1.00%) 0.00% $ -
Support from 000% -
TotallnterdepartmentlndirectLabor' $ - a00% $ -
Central Services Overhead Allocation' $ 87,401 24.22% is 87,401
Total Costs $ 584,840
Annual Dept.Indirect Inter-Dept. Central OH Fully
Salary& Allocation' Support' Allocation° Burdened Productive FB Hourly
Position Benefits' 3783% 0.00% 24.22% Direct Labor' Hours" Labor Rates"
Animal Control Supervisor $ 85,461 $ 32,330 $ - $ 20,696 $ 138,487 1,840 $ 75
Animal Control Officer 63,223 23,917 - 15,311 102,451 1,840 56
Assistant Animal Control Officer 55,900 21,147 - 13,537 90,584 1,840 49
Animal Shelter Assistant 37,318 14,117 - 9,037 60,472 1,840 33
Any Staff Position(Average)" 60,476 22,878 - 14,645 97,999 1,840 53
Police Chief" 195
'From City of Palm Springs 2004-2005 Annual Budget
'Percentages derived by dividing Cost Allocations leads by Personnel Costs.
'Central Services Overhead allocation from City of Palm Springs Ci stet Cost Allocation Study Report prepared by MurnFinancial December 2004
'From City of Palm Springs 04.05 Salary Budget Forecast
°Annual Salary and benefits provided by the City
°Derived by multiplying Btllable Hourly Rate by the Departmental Indirect Labor percentage
'Derived by multiplying Billable Hourly Rate by the Inter-Departmental Indirect Labor percentage
°Derived by multiplying the Billable Hourly Rate by the Central Services Overhead Allocation percentage
°Fully Burdened Direct Labor total derivetl by the following formula.Departmental Indirect Casts+Inter-Departmental Indirect Labor+Central Services Overhead Allocation
1°Productive Hours caused by the following formula. 2,080 Total Annual Hours-240 Hours of Holidays,Vacation&Sick Leave,and Training.
Fully Burdened Hourly Rates derived by the following formula.Fully Burdened Direct Labor divided by Pmducbve Hours.
"Any Staff Position is the average FB Hourly Rate of the Animal Control Supervisor,Animal Control Officer,Assistant Animal Control Officer,and Animal Shelter Assistant
"Police Cheers FB Hourly Rates from Table 1.1 b.
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Time/Materials Survey
Determining the amount of time each employee spends on assisting in the provision of the
Services listed on the Fee Schedule is essential to identify the total cost of providing each
Service. Further, in providing these Services, a number of employees may become involved in
various aspects of the process, spending anywhere from a few minutes to several hours on the
Service.
Identification of these time elements relative to a particular Service is most readily determined
through the completion of a Time/Materials Survey. The "time" portion of the survey reflects
the average estimated time each Department staff position spends on a given Service. And the
"materials" portion of this survey refers to the costs of materials spent by the Department and
is contained within the Departmental Overhead allocation in the FB Hourly Rates. The result
of multiplying the FB Hourly Rates by the time spent by each position reflects the actual costs,
or "Total Costs" of time and materials of providing a Service.
Spice it is common practice within the Animal Control Division to have any one of several
positions provide a Service, an average FB Hourly Rate has been calculated to represent the cost
of the average staff position. This average FB Hourly Rate is then applied to each applicable
Service to develop a reasonable average cost to the City of providing such Service.
A Tune/Materials Survey provides Department management with an opportunity to assess the
time requirements for each Service by position, and record that information onto a spreadsheet
that is used to develop the following Table. Table 1.2a below stmunatizes the amount of time,
listed in minutes for each employee used in providing a specific service to the User. The Table
also shows the Total Cost of providing each Service in the Fee Schedule resulting from
multiplying each position's FB Hourly Rate by the time spent on the Service and summing all of
those results for each Service.
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Table 1.2a Animal Control —Time/Materials Survey
Animal Control Staff
ti
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CP
FE Hourly Rates° $75 $56 $195 $53
ServicelA lication Staff Tittle Spent on Eachi Service in
pP Total Cost a
Minutes s
"ANIMAL CONTROL FEES' r.,, ...
Administrative Hearing Fee
Dangerous&Vicious dog hearing(Refer to R20777,'1115/03) 60 300 60 $ 55000
Animals
Animal Daily Care Charges(Refer to R2077,1115103)
Large Animals 60 53 25
SmalllMedmm Animals 15 1331
Cats 10 888
Special Handling 15 13 31
Dogs 15 1331
Special Handling 30 2663
Animal Holding Fees for Impounds
Animals
Large 120 10650
Small(parakeets Etc)IMedium(rabbits,chickens) 90 7988
Cats-brought in only 15 1331
Dogs
Dog impounded on Airport property 150 133 13
Dog impounded on School property 75 6656
Animal License Fees
Dogs
One year license
Unaltered Dogs, 30 2663
Spayed,neutered dogs 30 26.63
Supplemental License Fees
Guard/Protection Dog Surcharge(Dog Act of 1960) 60 5325
Senior Citizen(altered only)(Refer to R20777,1'1/5103) 30 2663
Replacementfee(dog license tag) 30 2663
Transfer Fee 30 2663
Altered dogs 2 yr license 30 26 63
Altered dogs 3 yr license 30 25 53
Dangerous&Vicious Animals(in addition to any other
required licenses(PSMC 10.18)(R18889,91A196)
One-year license(includes three(3)property inspections for 120 10650
approval)
Additional property inspections 90 7988
ExoticlNon-Domestic Animals(including ll ids)
One Animal
one-yearlicense(includes one property inspection)(per 120 10650
animal)
Additional properly,inspections 90 79.88
Premises(More than one animal)
One-year License(includes one property inspection)per 120 10650
premises
Additional property inspections each 90 7988
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Table 1.2a Animal Control- TirmlMatenals Surrey(Continued)
Animal Control Staff
ti
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co
FB Hourly Rakes' $75 $56 $195 $53
Staff Time Spent on Each Service in
ServicetApplication Minukes s Total Cost'
Animal Placement Fees
Dogs,puppies,cats,kittens 30 $ 2663
Dead Animals Fees
Delivered Dead Animals
Unloading&Administrative Processing Fee
By Deliverer(no assistance received) -
With Assistance(from Deliverer) 15 1331
Without Assistance(from Deliverer) 30 2663
Disposal Only(of Dead Animals)
Small/Medium anlmzl 10 8.88
Large animal 240 21300
Pick-up only(from facilities outside of Clty) 90 7988
Piok-up&Disposal
SmaII/Medium animal 75 6656
Large animal 300 28625
Trap Rental Fees
Extra Day
With Permission(per day) 10 888
Animal Control to pick up or reclaim(per attempt) 120 10650
Special Services:
Animal Removals
From Chimneys
Imbal call response,door-to-door(up to 1 15 60 5325
Each 112 hour after first hour(per 112 hr)5 30 26 63
Billing Surcharge g0 7088
Relocation of Non-Domestic Animals
From City-owned traps
Set-up,checking&clearing(per set-up call) 120 106.50
Clearing Only
Non-skunk traps 60 5326
Skunks
from Skunk trap 60 53 25
from non-skunk traps 50 5325
Not Contained in City Traps
Initial call response,up to 1 hr (initial response)5 60 6325
Each 112 hr„after 1 at hour(per 1f2 ll 5 30 2663
Emergency Services Fee-"After hours"call outs 120 10050
Microchipping Fee(Reker to R20776,1115fR3)
Impounded/Reclaimed Animals 15 1331
Dangerous or vinous animals 30 2663
license) 15 13.31
Dead Animal Cremation Hold-delivered 16 342
Pick-up/Cremation Hold 75 2563
FB Hourly Rates from Table 1 1.
Any Staff Position means that him Service can he conducted by either an Animal Control Supervisor,Animal control Of cei,Assistant Animal Control Olficer,or
an Animal Shelter Assistant. The FB Hourly Rate for"Any Staff Position'is the average of these four(4)positions.
Provided by the City
°Denvad by muihplymg each position's F6 Hourly Rate by the number of minutes agent on each service.
This Service may require additional staff,thus this Fee should be multiplied by the number of positions present at the time of the incident
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Maximum Allowable Fee Summary
Table 1.3a summarizes the Maximum Allowable Fees based upon the Total Cost of providing
each service as illustrated in the Time/Materials Survey summarized in Table 1.2. Table 1.3 also
lists the current Fees.
Table 1.3a Animal Control - Maximum Allowable Fee Summary
Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fee 2 Maximum Allowable Fee 3
v. :ANIMAL CONTROL
Administrative Hearing Fee
Dangerous& icious dog hearing $ 550.00 $ 100.00 $ 550.00
Animals
Animal Daily Care Charges
Large Animals 53.25 35.00 5300
Small/Medium Animals 13.31 5.00 13.00
Cats 8.88 5.00 900
Special Handling 13.31 1000 13.00
Dogs 1331 10.00 13.00
Special Handling 26.63 20.00 27.00
Animal Holding Fees for Impounds
Animals
Large 106.50 200.00 plus costs 107.00 plus any additional impound penalties
Small(pamkeels.Etc yMedium(rabbits,chickens) 79.88 10.00 80.00 plus any additional impound penalties
Cats broughtin only 13.31 15.00 1300 plus any additional impound penalties
Dogs
Dog impounded on Airport properly 133.13 250.00 13300 plus any additional impound penalties
Dog impounded on School properly 6656 75.00 67.00 plus any additional impound penalties
Animal License Fees
Dogs
One year license
Unaltered Dogs: 26.63 50.00 27.00
Spayed,neutered dogs 2&63 15.00 27.00
Supplemental License Fees
GuardlProlecton Dog Surcharge(Dog Act of 1969) 5325 15.00 53.00
Senior Citizen(altered only) 26.63 5 00 altered only 27.00 altered only
Replacementfee 26.63 5.00 per dog tag 27.00 per dog tag
Transfer Fee 2663 500 27.00
Altered dogs 2 yr license 26.63 25.00 2 year license 27.00 2 year license
Altered dogs 3 yr license 26.63 35.00 3 year license 27.00 3 year license
Dangerous&Vicious Animals
One-year license(includes three(3)property inspections for approval) 106.50 100.00 10700
Additional property inspections 79.88 50.00 8000
Exotic/Nan-Domestic Animals(including hybrids)
One Animal
One-year license(includes one property inspection)(per animal) 106.50 50.00 per animal 107.00 peranimal
Additional property inspections 79.88 15.00 8000
Premises(More than one animal)
One-year License(includes one property inspection)per premises 106.50 100.00 107.00
Additional property inspections each 79.88 2500 80.00
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Table 1.3a Animzl Control- Maxi7rmtmAllouuble Fee Sunmry(Continued)
Service/Application Total Cost 1 Current Fee 2 Maximum Allowable Fee'
Animal Placement Fees
Dogs,puppies,cats,kittens $ 26.63 $ 1500 or best $ 27.00 crbest
Dead Animals Fees
Delivered Dead Animals
Unloading&Administrative Processing Fee
By Deliverer(no assistance received) - no charge+disposal fee no charge+disposal fee
With Assistance(from Deliverer) 13.31 15.005 animals+disposal fee 1300 per animal+disposal fee
Without Assistance(from Deliverer) 2663 25.006 animals+disposal fee 27.00 per animal+disposal fee
Disposal Only(of Dead Animals)
Small/Medium animal 8.88 10.00 per animal+costs 900 per animal+costs
Large animal 21300 25.00 plus costs 213.00 plus costs
Rck-up only(from facilities outside of City) 7988 50.00 service call+disposal fee 80.00 service call+disposal fee
Pick-up&Disposal
Small/Medium animal 66.56 3000 67.00
Large animal 26625 50.00 plus costs 266W plus costs
Trap Rental Fees
Extra Day
With Permission 8.88 500 per day 9.00 per day
Animal Control to pick up or reclaim 106.50 100.00 per attempt 107.00 per attempt
Special Services:
Animal Removals
From Chimneys
Initial call response,door-to-door 53.25 200.00 up to 1 hour 54.00 per staff,per hour
Each 112 hour afterfirst hour 26.63 50.00 per 1/2 hour 27.00 per staff,per 1/2 hour
Billing Surcharge 79.88 25.00 80.00
Relocation of Non-Domestic Animals
From City-owned traps
Set-up,checking&clearing 10650 10000 perset-upcall 107.00 perset-upcall
Clearing Only
Non-skunk traps 53.25 25.00 plus costs 53.00 plus costs
Skunks
from Skunk trap 5325 2500 plus costs 53.00 plus costs
from non-skunk traps 53.25 101 plus costs 63.00 plus costs
Net Contained in City Traps
Initial call response 53.25 200.00 up to 1 hour,initial response 53.00 per staff,per hour
Each 1/2 hr. 26.63 50.00 after 1st hour,per 1/2 hour 2700 per staff,per 1/2 hour
Emergency Services Fee-"After hours"call outs 10660 100.00 plus any addfl fees that may apply 10700 plus any addrl fees that may apply
Microchipping Fee(Refer to R20776,11/5103)
Impounded/Reclaimed Animals 13.31 15.00 plus impound fee 13.00 plus impound fee
Dangerous or vicious animals 26.63 1500 2700
Dinners request,reclaimed animals(when obtaining City dog license) 13.31 15.00 13.00
Recommended New Fees . . .. . . . -
Dead Animal Cremation Fold-delivered 3.42 3.00
Pick-up/Cremation Hold 25.63 26.00
'Total Cost is equal to the Tolyl Cast of Pollca Staff time at Fa Hwdy Rats from Table 1.2a
z Cunent Fee provdad by the City
'Maximum Nl.ble Feels laasetl on the Total Cool w dao to the nearest Mar
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Comparison of Fees
Table 1.4a provides a comparison of Fees charged by neighboring or similar Jurisdictions to
assist the City in setting Fees that not only recoup costs associated with the provision of the
service, but also are competitive with fees set by neighboring or similar Jurisdictions.
Table 1.4a Animal Control — Comparison of Fees Summary
City of Palm Springs.
Animal Control City of Riverside- County of Riverside- City of Cathedral City-
Department Maximum Animal control current Animal Control Current Animal Control Connell City of Indio-Animal
ServicelApplication _ Allowable Fees t Fees _ Fees_ Fees Control Current Fees
T_
ANIMAL CONTROL '-.` - .
Administrative Hearing Fee
Dangerous&Vicious dog healing` $550.00 nia nia _ n/a_ n/a
Animals
Animal Daily Care Charges
Large Animals 5300 500 perday 500 Pei day for horses, his No
ponies,cattle
Small/Medium Animals 1300 500 Pei day 500 per day for sheep, Na nia
goats,swine
Cats 900 500 perday 700 perday n/a nia
Special Handling 1300 500 perday 700 Pei day Na Na
Dogs 1300 500 perday 700 perday NO Old
Special Harding 2700 500 perday 700 perday, 1/0 n/a
Animal Holding Fees for Impounds 2000 1shmpound,per 3000 1st impound,per 1600 plus boarding cost 3000 for animal release
day,in 12 months day,in 12 months in 12 months. fee
2500 2nd Impound,per 5000 2nd impound,per 4700 (3rd Impound)plus
day,in 12 months day,in 12 months boarding cost in 12
months
30 00 Did impound and 7500 aid Impound and
subsequent,Pei subsequent per
day,in 12 months day,in 12 months
Animals
Large Animal 10700 plus Impound fees 500 plus impound fees 500 plus impound fees Na WE
Small Animal(paraldoets ED)IMedmm(rabbils, 8000 plus impound fees 500 plus impound fees 500 plus impound fees Via nia
chickens)
Cell-brought On only 1300 plus Impound fees 500 plus impound fees 700 plus impound fees Na nor
Dogs
Dog impounded on Airport property 13300 plus impound fees nia No Na n/a
Dog impounded on School property 6700 plus impound fees No the n/a life
Animal License Fees
Dogs
One year license
Unaltered Dogs: 2700 5000 5000 1900 oneyear 1900 oneyear
Spayed,neutered dogs 2700 8,00 800 peryear 3500 oneyear 900 One year
Supplemental License Fees
GuardlProtechon Dog Surcharge(Dog Act of 5300 nia nfa Na n/a
1969)
Senior Silicon(altered only) 2700 altered only 600 oneyear 600 oneyear 800 oneyear 300 oneyear
7,00 owe years 700 Na Vrom 1600 Iwo years 600 owe years
800 three years 800 threeyear5 2500 three years 800 three years
Replacement as(dog license lag) 2700 per dog tag nfa 600 oneyear 50%of annual fee,not less mor 1200
Transfer Fee 2700 ma nia No no
Altered dogs 2 yr license 2700 2year license 1500 2year license 1500 2year license 1800 2yeancoense 1300 2year license
Altered dogs 3yr license 2700 3year license 1900, 3Veer license 1900 3year license 2706 3year license '1700 3yearlicense
Dangerous&Visions Animals(In addition to any
other required licenses)
One-year license 10700 nia 5000 plus regular Na nia
Additional property inspections 8000 he use nia nfa
ExoticlNon-Domestic Animals(including
hyhi ids)
One Animal
One,yeanccense 10700 peranimal nia nia No nia
Additional property Inspections 8000 nia nia nia nfa
Premises(More than one animal)
Inspector)per premises 107,00 nia nia DO nia
Additional pi openy inspections each 8000 nia nia No nia
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Table 1.4a Anil Control— Corr7Parrson of Fees Summzry(Continued)
City of Palm Spllncls-
Animal Control City of Riverside- County of Riverside- City of Cathedral City-
Department Maximum Animal Control Current Animal Control Current Animal Control Current City of India-Animal
ServicelApplicatial
Allowable Fees 1 Fees Fees Fees Control Current Fees
Animal Placement Fees 2000 file file
Dogs,puppies,cars,kittens It 2700 or best file
Dead Animals Fees
Delivered Dead Animals
Unloading&Administrative Processing Fee
By Deliverer(no assistance received) file 1600 flat fee(owned nla
With Assistance(from Delmer or) '1300 5 nimals+disposal file animal)
f
Without Assistance(from Deliverer) 2700 6 animals+disposal nla No 1500 [let[so Na
fee animal)
Disposal only(of Dead Animals) Na 1600 flat fee(owned file
SmalllMedium animal 000 per animal t costs Na animal)
21300 plus costs Na Na 1500 flat fee(owned nla
Large animal animal)
Pld<-up only(from facilities oulsde of Cly) 8000 service car
disposalfee
Pick-up&Disposal nfa Na 1600 flat fee(owned file
Sma111Medium animal 6700 animal)
Large animal 26600 plus costs file Na 1600 flat fee(owned PIS
animal)
Trap Rental Fees
Edra Day 2000 forfirst5 days, 300 per day for citizen 2000 weekly rental fee,
With Pei mission(per day) 9.00 per day Na plus$200 per day pickup and return Pius$5500
rehmrianle damoan
nfa 500 per day for Animal
Animal Control to orof<up or reclaim(per attempt) 10700 per attempt Na Control pick up and
delivery
Special Services:
Animal Removals
From Chimneys
Initalcallresoonse door-to-door' 5400 up to 1 hour nla
2 2700 per 112 hour net Na Na
Each after Brs[hour file file file
Surcharge
nfa
Billing Surchaarr ge 80 00
Relocation of Nun-Domestic Animals
From City-owned traps file file nfa
Set upcheclona&clearma 10700 Pei set-up call nla
Cleanng Only file file file No
Non sl<unldraoe 5300 plus costs
Skunks x 5300 plus costs nfa Na nro nla
from SI<uni<trap nla nla NO
a 5300 plus Costs PIS
from noaskunl<traos
Not Contained in City Traps file Na n!a
Initial call response 53�00 responseup
o hour.initial file n onse
x 2700 after 1st hour,per 112 Na n!a nla file
Each 112 hr.,after 15t hour hour
Emergency Services Fee-"After hours"tails
107 00 up to 1 hour nla nla file file
Mici ochlppintl Fee 1500 nos ma
Impounded/Reclaimed Animals 1300 plus impound fee Na n!a
Dangerous or wcious animals 2700 file 1500 Na
1500 me n/a
Owners request,reclaimed animals mals(when obtaining 1300 . -
Recomme ended New Fees nfa nla nfa meDead Animal Cremation Hold-delivered Soo nfa n/a nla nla
Pick-uolCremation Hold x 2100 _
Mawmum Allowable Fees From Table 1.3a
x No other Jurisdictions surveyed charges a fee for this same Service
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Summary
This study of the Animal Control Fee Schedule identifies the Maximum Allowable Fees to
existing and potential animal Fee Services. Most of the current fees are found to be insufficient
to cover the actual cost incurred in Service provision. The Fees that exceed the amount needed
to cover the actual costs incurred in Service provision are Holding Fees for large animals,
Impound Fees on airport property, License Fees for unaltered dogs, Dead Animal Fees for
small/medium animals, Animal Removals from chimneys, Relocation of Non-Domestic Animals
not contained in City traps, and Microchipping Fees. Some of these Fees can be considered
penalty type charges, such as Impound Fees on airport property and License Fees for unaltered
dogs, and can have an added penalty charge to the Total Cost.
Generally, we recoimnend that Animal Control Fees be set at 100% cost recovery levels.
However, policy and political circumstances may hinder the City from setting certain Fees at
100% recovery when other Jurisdictions are charging significantly less, or when the Fees could
exclude the participation of certain groups of residents.
It is also recommended that the City implement two new Fees, a Dead Animal Cremation Hold
(delivered) Fee and a Pick up/Cremation Hold Fee due to the increased number of requests for
these Services.
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II. POLICE FEES
Analysis and Recommendations
The Police Department requested that we analyze the following Fees:
• Fingerprint Fees;
• Jail Housing Fee;
• Background Check;
• Bicycle License Fees;
• Character Reference Letters;
• Impound Storage Fees;
• Concealed Carry Weapon Permit;
• Range Use Fees;
• Letter Preparation Fees; and
• Repossessed Vehicle Fee;
This analysis does not include the Police Department's room rental or impound penalties. As
discussed previously in this Report, we believe that there is no requirement to base rental
charges or penalty fees on actual costs, since the City is providing no "Service" and no direct or
indirect costs are being borne by the City that go over and above normal maintenance to City
property. We are aware of situations in which cities rent or lease property for special uses and
charge what is deemed a competitive market rate for such rent. We believe that the Police
Department can consider that approach for its Room Rental Fees and penalty charges. We
would expect that reasonableness and market colnparables would be a good basis for
determining the level of these types of fees. It should be noted, however, that the Total Cost
for Impound Storage Fees is included in this analysis but only reflects the cost of staff time for
storage, and not the impound penalty charges that may be applied to each vehicle.
The purpose of this analysis is twofold: first, to describe the components involved in
determining the Total Cost based on time and materials; and second, to show the maximum Fee
the City can charge based on a 100% recovery level. A comparison of Fees is also included in
this chapter to give the Department a market overview of how the Maximum Allowable Fees
compare to other Jurisdictions. While it is our intent to show a Maximum Allowable Fee based
on actual costs, the City administration will ultimately decide which Fees will increase or
decrease based on policy and political considerations.
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FB Hourly Rates
Table 1.1b below shows the FB Hourly-Rates Summary for Police Department positions used to
perform the services included in the Fee Schedule.
Table 1.1b Police Department- FB Hourly Rate Summary
Personnel Costs' $ 15,229,157
Percentage of
Cost Allocations Amount Cost Allocation'
Departmental Indirect Costs'
Administration-Personnel Costs $ -
Contraclual Services' 207,260
Materials and Supplies' 520,108
Special Charges 2,136,817
Capital Outlay' 1,860,363
Total Departmental Indirect Costs $ 4,724,538 31 02% $ 4,724,538
Inter-Departmental Support Costs
Support to(-1.00%) 0.00% $
Support From 0.00%
Total Interdepartment Indirect Labor $ - 0.00% $ -
Central Services Overhead Allocation' $ 2,236,448 14 69% $ 2,236,448
Total Costs $ 22,190,143
Annual Dept.Indirect Inter-Dept, Central OH Fully
Salary& Allocation` Support' Allocation° Burdened Productive FB Hourly
Position Benefits' 31.02% 0.00% 14.69% Direct Labor' Hours 1p Labor Rates"
Police Chief $ 246,545 $ 76,486 $ - $ 36,206 $ 359,237 1,840 $ 195
Police Sergeant 163,784 47,708 - 22,584 224,076 1,840 122
Senior Secretary 66,445 20,613 - 9,758 96,816 1,840 53
Community Services Officer 57,332 17,786 - 8,419 93,637 1,840 45
Police Services Officer 50,487 15,663 - 7,414 73,564 1,840 40
Police Commander 191,666 59,460 - 28,147 279,273 1,840 152
Communications&Records Manager 115,366 35,790 - 16,942 168,098 1,840 91
Dispatcher 64,499 20,009 - 9,472 93,980 1,640 51
Custody Officer 47,211 14,646 - 6,933 68,790 1,840 37
Secretary 60,189 18,672 - 8,839 87,700 1,840 48
Range Master 78,954 24,494 - 11,595 115,043 1,840 63
From City of Palm Sprigs 2004-2005 Annual Budget
'Percentages delved by dividing Cost Allocations totals by Personnel Costs.
'Central Services Overhead allocation from City of Palm Springs Citywide Cost Alloca6an Study Report prepared by MumFin ancial Oecem her 2004
"From City of Palm Springs 04-05 Salary Budget Forecast
°Annual Salary and beneli s provided by the City
°Derived by multiplying Billable Hourly Rate by the Departmental Indirect Labor percentage
'Derived by mulliplying Billable Hourly Rate by the Inter-Departmental Indirect Labor percentage
°Derived by multlrying the Billable Hardy Rate by the Central Services Overhead Allocation percentage
°Fully Burdened Direct Labor total derived by the following formula Departmental Indirect Costs+Infer-Departmental Indirect Labor+Central Services Overhead Allocation
j°Productive Hours served by the fallowing formula: 2,060 Total Annual Haws-24D Hours of Holidays,Vacation&Sick Leave,and Tralning.
Fully Burdened Houdy Rates derived by the following formula:Fully Burdened Direct Labor divided by Productive Hours
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Time/Materials Survey
Determining the amount of time each employee spends on assisting in the provision of the
Services listed on the Fee Schedule is essential to identify the total cost of providing each
Service. Further, in providing these Services, a number of employees may become involved in
various aspects of the process, spending anywhere from a few minutes to several hours on the
Service.
Identification of these time elements relative to a particular Service is most readily determined
through the completion of a Time/Materials Survey. The "time" portion of the survey reflects
the average estimated time each Department staff position spends on a given Service. And the
"materials" portion of this survey refers to the costs of materials spent by the Department and
is contained within the Departmental Overhead allocation in the FB Hourly Rates. The result
of multiplying the FB Hourly Rates by the time spent by each position reflects the actual costs,
or "Total Costs" of time and materials of providing a Service.
A Time/Materials Survey provides Department management with an opportunity to assess the
time requirements for each Service by position, and record that information onto a spreadsheet
that is used to develop the following Table. Table 1.2b below summarizes the amount of time,
listed in minutes for each employee used in providing a specific service to the User. The table
also shows the Total Cost of providing each Service in the Fee Schedule resulting from
multiplying each position's FB Hourly Rate bythe time spent on the Service and surruning all of
those results for each Service.
is
Table 1.2b Police Department—Time/Materials Survey
Police Department Staff
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Go�O�cQo\\ei Os'fi Gp
Fe Hourly Rates' $195 $37 $40 IN52 $45 $122 S51 $91 $45 $33 $63
Service/Application Staff Time Spent on Each Service in Minutes 2 Total Cost'
Fingerprint Fees
Pion-Cmmnal 50 50 '6 6415
Mon-State Mandated 50 50 64 16
Jail Housing Fee(par day) 975 15 30 _ 61125
Background Check(per mdividuap 25 1567
Bicycle License Fees(applicable until State I ow omdlor local
ordinance mandate otherwise)
Issuance or replacement of license Pei license) _ 15 1000
Char cater Reference Leiter a(per letter) 25 1667
Statlstical Data Reports 60 4000
Inground Storage Fees
Police Admmistrative Fee(one time,per vehicle)
Class A Vehicle(a 10,000 GVW 45 10 5 5 65SI
Class B Va1huce(10,000-30,000 GVW) 45 10 5 5 6591
Class C Vehicle(30,000-50000 GVW) 45 10 5 5 5591
Class D Vehicle(>50,000 GVW) 45 10 5 5 6501
Operator's Fee(per hour)
Class A Vehicle(<10000 GVW) 15 10 5 5 0591
Close B Vehicle(10,000-30000 GVW) 15 10 5 5 6591
Class C Vohicle(30,000-50000 GVW) 45 10 5 5 6591
Class D Vehicle(>50 000 GVW) 45 10 5 5 6501
Operator's Storage Rate(per day)
Wlatarcyclos 45 10 5 5 6591
Class A Voris.(a 10,000 GVW)Autc iolmP Trust< 45 10 5 5 6591
Class B Vehicle(10,god-30,000 GVW)Tmeks,'I tell 20' 45 10 5 5 6591
Class C Veh¢le(30000-50.000 GVW)Trucks>20' 45 10 5 5 0591
Class D Vehlde(>50000 GVW) 45 10 5 5 6591
knpoundedlStored Vehicle Fees(for Violations under 12500. 45 10 5 5 6591
14601-14601 2,and 22651) _
Concealed Cal ry Weapon Permit
Initial Applicant Fees
Two-year Standard 120 9600
Three year Judge 120 9600
Four-year Reserve Police Officer 120 9600
Ronawal Fees
Two-year Standard 90 7200
Three year Judge 90 7200
Four-year Reserve Police Officer 90 7200
address) 20 1600
Annual Range Orelification Fees
Individual Fee(Non-City employee) 30 31.50
Non PSPDCity employee 30 3150
PSPD Employee/Porsonnel 30 31 50
State Mandated Training
Imtial applicant(16 hre class time 1 e ling range time) 1440 1,512.00
_Renewals(4 him class time+4 his range time) 430 504 00
Range Use
Outside Low Enforcement Agencies per hour(Including Tribal 60 63.00
Police)
Other City Department Training per hour(Fire Department 60 6300
Airport,etc)
Now Officer Range Orientation per hour 60 6300
Retired PSPD Concealed Weapons(Annual Quallficahon) 30 3150
Palm Springs City Employee Use Pei hour(Non-Police Officer) 60 6300
Misspells ealesra9a Control Letter. 30 26.50
Repossessed Vehicle Fee
Report Rscopt&Filing Fee(for Redemption on Repossessed 20 15 260E
Vehicle)
FB Hourly Rules Lam Table 1 1 b
Provided by the Cily
'9enved by mulliplymp each pesihon'a He hourly Role by the number nibbit ee epenl an each service
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Maximum Allowable Fee Summary
Table 1.3b summarizes the Maximum Allowable Fees based upon the Total Cost of providing
each service as illustrated in the Time/Materials Survey summarized in Table 1.2. Table 1.3 also
lists the current Fees and provides the percentage of full cost recovery associated with the
Maximum Allowable Fee.
Table 1.3b Police Department- Maximum Allowable Fee Summary
Service/Application Total Cost 1 Current Fee 2 Maximum Allowable Fee'
PQLICEFEES
Fingerprint Fees
Non-Criminal $ 64.16 $ 35.00 $ 64.00
Non-State Mandated 64.16 35.00 64.00
Jail Housing Fee 611.25 125.00 per day 611.00 per day
Background Check 16.67 135.00 per individual 17.00 per individual
Bicycle License Fees(applicable until Slate Law and/or local ordinance
mandate otherwise) _
Issuance or replacement of license 10.00 100 per license 10.00 perllcense
Character Reference Letters 1667 5.00 per letter 1700 perletter
Statistical Data Reports 4000 20.00 per hour 4000 per hour
Impound Storage Fees(CVC 14602.6,14602.7&14602 8)
Police Administrative Fee(one time,per vehicle)
Class A Vehicle(<10,000 GVW) 6591 75.00 66.00 plus any impound penalty fees
Class B Vehicle(10,000-30,000 GV W) 65.91 125.00 66.00 plus any impound penalty fees
Class C Vehicle(30,000-50,000 GVW) 65.91 125.00 66.00 plus any impound penalty fees
Class D Vehicle(>50,000 GVW) 6591 125.00 66.00 plus any impound penalty fees
Operator's Fee
Class A Vehicle(<10,000 GVW) 65.91 100.00 66.00 plus any impound penalty fees
Class B Vehicle(10,000-30,000 GVW) 65.91 13000 66.00 plus any impound penalty fees
Class C Vehicle(30,000-50,000 GVW) 65.91 18000 66.00 plus any impound penalty fees
Class D Vehicle(>50,000 GVW) 65.91 200.00 66.00 plus any impound penalty fees
Operalors Storage Rate
Motorcycles 6591 10.00 66.00 plus any impound penalty fees
Class A Vehicle(<10,000 GV W)Areo/Pickup Track 6591 20.00 66.00 plus any impound penalty fees
Class B Vehicle(10,000-30,000 GVW)Tucks,1 ton<20' 65.91 25.00 66.00 plus any impound penalty fees
Class C Vehicle(30,000-50,000 GVW)Trucks>20' 65.91 30.00 66.00 plus any impound penally fees
Class D Vehicle(>50,000 GVW) 6591 35.00 66.00 plus any impound penalty fees
Impounded Stored Vehicle Fees(for Violations under 12500,14601-
14601.2,and 22651) 6591 3700 66.00
Concealed Carry Weapon permit
Initial Applicant Fees
Two-year Standard 96.00 200 00(includes$100 Dept of Justice Fee) 96.00 plus$100 Dept.of Justice Fee
Three year Judge 96.00 222.00(includes$100 Dept of Jusflce Fee) 96.00 plus$122 Dept.of Justice Fee
Four-year Reserve Police Officer 96.00 12400(includes$144 Dept of Justice Fee) 96.00 plus$144 Dept of Justice Fee
Renewal Fees
Two-year Standard 72.00 77.00(includes$52 Dept of Justice Fee) 72.00 plus$52 Dept.of Justice Fee
Three year Judge 72.00 99.00(Includes$74 Dept of Justice Fee) 72.00 plus$74 Dept of Justice Fee
Four-year Reserve Police Officer 72.00 96 00($96 Dept of Justice Fee) 7200 plus$96 Dept of Justice Fee
Modification/Amendment Fee(i.e.,change of name,guns,address) 16.00 10.00 16.00
Annual Range Qualification Fees
Individual Fee(Non-City employee) 31.50 60.00 3200
Nan-PSPD City employee 31.50 45.00 32.00
PSPD Employee/Personnel 31.50 25.00 3200
State Mandated Training
Initial applicant(16 his class time+8 him range time) 1,512.00 15000 1,51200
Renewals(4 bra class time+4 him range time) 50400 70.00 504.00
Range Use
Outside Law Enforcement Agencies per hour(Including Tribal Police) 63.00 50.00 per hour 63.00 per hour
Other City Department Training per hour(Fire Department,Airport,etc) 63.00 20.00 per hour w/o amunition;$40 per 63 00 per hour
hour w/amunition
New Officer Range Orientation per hour 63.00 50.00 per hour 63.00 per hour
Retired PSPD Concealed Weapons(Annual Qualification) 3150 25.00 net fee 32.00 Flat fee
Palm Springs City Employee Use per hour(Non-Police Officer) 63.00 25.00 par hour 6300 per hour
Masbate Beverage Control Letters 26.50 10 00 per letter 27.00 per letter
Repossessed Vehicle Fee
Report Receipt&Filing Fee(far Redemption on Repossessed Vehicle) 26.08 15.00 per vehicle 26.00 per vehicle
'Total Cost is equal to the Total Cost of Police Staff time A FB Henry Rates from Table 1.21,
'Current Fee provided by the City
'Madmum Allowable Fee Is based on the Total Cost rounded to the nearest dollar
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Comparison of Fees
Table 1.4b provides a comparison of Fees charged by neighboring or similar Jurisdictions to
assist the City in setting Fees that not only recoup costs associated with the provision of the
service,but also are competitive with fees set by neighboring or snnilar Jurisdictions.
Table 1.4b Police Department— Comparison of Fees Summary
City of Palm Springs-Police City of Cathedral City- City of Indio-Police City of Coachella-Police
Department Maximum Riverside County Sheriffs police Department Department Cut rent Department Cur rent
SenvicelApplication Allowahle Fees l Department Cur rent Fees Current Fees Fees Fees
'' POLlrEFEES .. _
Fingerpdet Fees
Non Criminal $ 6400 $ 1000 fol-Counly Employed, $ 1600 alyresldencor $ 1500 plus Dept of $ 1500
Out of CounrylNon- business owners castes Fees
resident,Public,School
Employees,State
Fingerprint Expedue
Charge
NonStale Mandated 64,00 1000 for Counts Employee, 3200 shatters 1500 plus Deptof 1500
Out of CounlylNon- Justice Fees
resident,Public,School
Employees,State
Fingerprint Expedite
Charge
51100 per day rile 16800 Riverade County nla 18000
Jail Housing Fee Jail
5300 Cathedral Qty Site
Backgi ound Check 1700 panndri 800 clearance letter local1100 '1500
4200 Irve scan(includes$32
Dept of Justice Fee)
Bicycle License Fees(applicable until State Law
andlor local ordinance mandate othowse)
Issuance or replacement of license 1000 perlicense nla its Ne not
character Reference Letters 1700 per letter 860 2600 1500 1500
Statistical Data Reports 4000 correct nla nla rile nla
Impound Storage Fees
Police Admmisil Fee(ono lime,per vehicle) 6800 500 plus 5800 release 16000 6000
fee
Class A Vehicle b,10,000 GVVtr) 6600
Class B Vehicle(10,000-30 000GVW) 6600
Class C Vehicle(30,000-50,000 GVW) 6600
I Class D Vehmle(>50 011 GVVV) 1111
Operators Fee(per hour)s its Na us nla
Class A Vehicle(<10000 GVW) 5600
Class B Vehicle N0.000-30,000 GVW) 6600
Class C Vehicle(30,000-50.000 GVW) 6600
Class D Vehicle(>50,000 GVW) 66 00
Operator's Storage Rate(per day)2 nla its ea Na
Motorcycles 66.00
Class A Vehicle(<10,000 GVW)Auto)Pickup moo
Truck
Class B Vehicld(10.000-30,000 GVW)Trucks,1 66.00
Class C Vendo(30000-50,000 GVW)Trucks> 6600
20'
Class D Vehicle(>60,000 GVW) 6600
Impounded Stored Vehicle Fees 6600 6800 500 pius5800release 16000 6000
fee
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Table 1.4b Police Deps rtnv7t— Comparison of Fees Sunmry(Continued)
City of Palm Springs.Police City of Cathedral City. City of Indio•Police City of Coachella.Police
Department Maximum River side County Sheriffs Police Department Department Current DepalturentCurrent
Serviceli Adopt Allowable Fees r Department Current Fees Curreht Fees Fees Fees
Concealed Corry Weapon Permit
Initial Applicant Fees 500 per review
Two-year Standard 9500 plus$IOU Dept of Justice 10000 p1us$1000ept of 10000 Flat nla
Fee Justice Fee
Three year Judge 9600 plus$122 Dept,of Justice 100.06 plus$122 Dept of 10000 Fla he
Fee Juslice Fee
Four-year Reserve Police Officer 9600 plus$144 Dept ofJusnce, 10000 plus$144 Dept of 100%Still dozed by City Ne his
Fee Juslice Fee
Renewal Fees
Two-year Standard 7200 plus$52 Dept of Jushce 5000 plus$52 Dept of 2500 she We
Fee Justice Fee
Three year Judge 7200 plus$74 Dept of Juslice 5000 plus$74 Dept of Justice 2500 Fla nip
Fee Fee
Faro-year Reserve Police Officer 7200 plus$96 Dept of Justice 5000 plus$96 Dept of Justice Fla nla Fla
Fee Fee,or only$96 for
County ornsovees
ModlhcffiiomAmendment Fee h e,change of name, 1600 1000 We Fla use
guns,address)
Annual Range QuahFlcit ion Fees'
Indmdual Fee loca lly employee) 3200 Na Fla nla
Non PSPD City employee' 3200 one Na No We
PSPD Employee/Personnel' 3200 into Fla Na Fla
Stale Mandated Trammg nla nla nla
Initial applicant(16 hrs) 151200 75004 hour training No Fla Fla
Ronewale(4 hrs,) 504 00 7500 4 hourrogning-renewal me No Fla
every 2 years
Range Use
Outside Law Enforcement Agencies per hour 6300 per hour No Actual Costs which shell not Fla 6000
(Including Tribal Police) exceed 500 00 per incident
Other City Department Training per hour' 6300 per hour w/o amumtion Fla No trip Na
New Officer Range On entail on per hour' 6300 per hour
Refired PSPD Concealed Weapons(Annual 3200 flat fee Fla Fla as No
Qualification)'
Paint Spnngs City Employee Use per hour(Non- 6300 perhour We nla We nla
Police Officer)'
Alcoholic Beverage Control Letters 2700 per letter Fla Fla No Fla
Repossessed Vehicle Fee
Report Racer at&Filing Fee(for Redemption on 2600 per vehicie 1500 pervehicie 1500 calvaries 1500 pervehide nle
Repossessed Vehicle)
c Mayimum Allowable Fees Flom Table 1.3h.
'No other JunsJiclion surveyed chmnea a Fee for this samo li
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Summary
This study of the Police Department Fee Schedule identifies the Maximum Allowable Fees to
existing and potential Police Fee Services. Most of the current fees are insufficient to cover the
actual cost incurred in service provision. Several Fees were found to be less than half of the
Maximum Allowable Fee. These include Jail Housing Fee, Bicycle License Fee, Character
Reference Letters, State Mandated Training for Concealed Carry Weapons Permits, and
Alcoholic Beverage Control Fees. Other Fees, such as Background Checks, Annual Range
Qualification Fees, and Retired PSPD Concealed Weapons Range use Fees, were found to
exceed the actual costs of providing the Service.
The Impound/Storage Fees also appear to exceed the actual costs of Service, however, the Total
Cost stated for Impound/Storage Fees only refers to the staff time involved in storing the
vehicle. Therefore, additional impound penalty charges may be applied to these Fees.
Generally, we recommend that Police Department Fees be set at 100% cost recovery levels.
However, by setting certain Fees at 100% recovery would not be feasible if other Jurisdictions
are charging significantly less.
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CHAPTER 2. FIRE DEPARTMENT
Description of Services
The primary responsibility of the Fire Department is to protect lives and property by
providing an adequate level of fire protection and medical emergency response at a
reasonable cost to the residents.
Programs and services provided include fire prevention and education, fire suppression,
emergency medical response, training, disaster preparedness, airport rescue and firefighting,
and administration.
While the Fire Department is primarily funded through the use of general fund monies,
there are Services provided for which the charging of Fees is appropriate under the Act.
Analysis and Recommendations
The Fire Department requested that we analyze Fees for the following:
• Responses to flooding, hazardous materials, structure fires, refuse fires and
vegetation fires;.
• Inspections;
• Safety Training courses; and
• Permits;
In addition to these Fees, a number of potentially new Fees are also examined, including
specialized fire inspections; underground storage tank installations and removals; accident
response, special events; and false alarms. Although false alarm fees can be seen as penalty
charges, the false alarm fees in this analysis do not include penalty charges, but rather states
the Total Costs of the Fire Department for providing this Service. Should the Fire
Department decide to implement this new Fee it should be added to the current false alarm
fees that the Police Department charges.
The purpose of this analysis is twofold: first, to describe the components involved in
determining the Total Cost based on time and materials; and second, to show the maximum
Fee the City can charge based on a 100% recovery level. A comparison of Fees is also
included in this chapter to give the Department a market overview of how the Maximum
Allowable Fees compare to other Jurisdictions. While it is our intent to show a Maximum
Allowable Fee based on actual costs, the City administration will ultimately decide which
Fees will increase or decrease based on policy and political considerations.
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FB Hourly Rates
Table 2.1 below shows the FB Hourly Rates Summary for Fire Department positions used to
perform the services included in the Fee Schedule.
Table 2.1. Fire Department- FB Hourly Rate Summary
Personnel Costs' $ 8,787,762
Percentage
of Cost
Cost Allocations Amount Allocation
Departmental Indirect Costs
Administration-Personnel Costs $ -
Contractual Services' 81,500
Materials and Supplies 708,348
Special Charges _ 994,754
Capital Outlay' 44,000
Total Departmental Indirect Costs $ 1,828,602 20.81% $ 1,828,602
Inter-Departmental Support Costs
Support to(-1.00%) 0.00% $ -
Support from 0.00% -
Total Interdepartment Indirect Labor'
$ - 0.00% $ -
Central Services Overhead Allocation' $ 739,646 8.42% $ 739,646
Total Costs $ 11,356,010
Annual Dept.Indirect Inter-Dept. Central OH Fully
Salary& Allocations Support 7 Allocation 8 Burdened Productive FB Hourly
Position Benefits' 20.81% 0 00% 8.42% Direct Labor 9 Hours 10 Labor Rates 11
Fire Battalion Chief $ 183,258 $ 38,133 $ - $ 15,424 $ 236,816 1,840 $ 129
Fire Captain 157,349 32,742 - 13,244 203,335 1,840 111
Deputy Fire Marshal 119,254 24,815 - 10,037 154,106 1,840 84
Fire Engineer 12 111,664 23,236 - 9,398 144,298 1,840 78
Firefighter,Paramedic 13 127,891 26,612 - 10,764 165,267 1,840 90
Firefighter 14 98,004 20,393 - 8,249 126,646 1,840 69
Emergency Services Coordinator 86,103 17,917 - 7,247 111,267 1,840 60
Plans Examiner 15 94
r From City of Palm Springs 2004-2005 Annual Budget.
E Percentages derived by dividing Cost Allocations totals by Personnel Costs.
'Central Services Overhead allocation from City of Palm Springs Citywide Cast Allocation Study Report prepared by MumFinancial December 2004
4 From City of Palm Springs 04-05 Salary Budget Forecast.
°Annual Salary and benefits provided by the City.
°Derived by multiplying Billable Hourly Rate by the Departmental Indirect Labor percentage.
r Derived by multiplying Billable Hourly Rate by the Inter-Departmental Indirect Labor percentage.
°Derived by multiplying the Billable Hourly Rate by the Central Services Overhead Allocation percentage.
°Fully Burdened Direct Labor total derived by the following formula Departmental Indirect Costs+Inter-Departmental Indirect Labor+Central Services Overhead Allocation.
t0 Productive Hours derived by the following fommla- 2.080 Total Annual Hours-240 Hours of Holidays,Vacation&Sink Leave,and Training.
Fully Burdened Hourly Rates derived by the following formula Fully Burdened Direct Labor divided by Productive Hours
t2Thls position's salary is based on the average salary for a Fire Engineer
This position's salary is based on the average salary for a Firefighter,Paramedic
1q This position's salary is based on the average salary of a Firefighter.
15 Plans Examiner FB Hourly Rate is from MunTmancial's Development User Fees Study in 2003
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Time/Materials Survey
Determining the amount of time each employee spends on assisting in the provision of the
Services listed on the Fee Schedule is essential to identify the total cost of providing each
Service. Further, in providing these Services, a number of employees may become involved
in various aspects of the process, spending anywhere from a few minutes to several hours on
the Service.
Identification of these time elements relative to a particular Service is most readily
determined through the completion of a Time/Materials Survey. The "time" portion of the
survey reflects the average estimated time each Department staff position spends on a given
Service. And the "materials" portion of this survey refers to the costs of materials spent by
the Department and is contained within the Departmental Overhead allocation in the FB
Hourly Rates. The result of multiplying the FB Hourly Rates by the time spent by each
position reflects the actual costs, or "Total Costs" of time and materials of providing a
Service.
A Time/Materials Survey provides Department management with an opportunity to assess
the time requirements for each Service by position, and record that information onto a
spreadsheet that is used to develop the following Table. Table 2.2 below summarizes the
amount of time, listed in minutes for each employee used in providing a specific service to
the User. The table also shows the Total Cost of providing each Service in the Fee Schedule
resulting from multiplying each position's FB Hourly Rate by the time spent on the Service
and summing all of those results for each Service.
it
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Table 2.2 Fire Department—Time/Materials Survey
Fire Department Staff
Emergency
Dopuly Flre Battalion Fneh ghter, Rre Flre Plans
F rehghtor Services
Marehal Chief ParamedIC Captain Engineer Examiner
Coortlmaior
FIB Hourly Rates $84 $129 $90 $111 $TB $69 $60 $94
Servlc sApplIcation Starf Tlme Spent on Each Service in Minutes Total Cast'
File S Emergency
Fire Dept responses to funding,hazardous rabolale, Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate FB Hourly Rate
structure fires,refuse Tres and vegetation Ores plus Materials
h¢perlitu s:
Smoke detector lnspecton Fee(Refer to R20754,retrial 30 30 30 30 y 45 13°
s amended)(par inspecllon)°
Fire Inspoclor Inspeclians(Referred by Engine Company) 30 4200
(per inspection)
khey"m Box Insprcren(par inspection) 30 4200
Safety Training
Cardiopulmonary Resbscnaron(CPR),&C A R E S Hourly Rate Hourly Rare Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate 76 20 per hour°
(Communny Assrslance&Response to Broader,
Situations)hall M.dmal Aid During
Emergency/Disaster,Cmergency Preparedness/Response
8.Brims of Fee°
3 thin class/minimum class size 6(per student)r Hourly Rate Houtly Rate Hourly Rate HOudy Rate Hourly Rate 38 10
4 Hr class/minimum class size 6(per student)+ Hourly Rate Flourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate 50 DO
5 No class/minimum class size 6(per student)' Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate 63 50
6 Hr.class/mimmum class ar,6(per student)' Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate 7620
6 Hr class/minimum class prone 6(per student)° Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly R.I. 101 6D
4 Hr class/minimum Is.size 4(per sIndent)v Hourly Rate Flourly Rate Hourly Rate Houdy Rate Hourly Rate 7620
Permits:
Blasting(01001be goer permit 60 84 OR
Blaslm9 Q 100 Its (par permit) 60 8400
Certidcale of F Chess for Blasting(per permit issued 60 B4 00
annually)
Pyrotechnic Displays(indoop'ouldodr)(Per peimil)
For One Deputy Fire Marshal(minimum oR hours) 240 33600
For TWO Deputy Fire Marshals(minimum cap hours for too 672 00
Recontinnlueu Mew Fees �T TT'—� '
File Plnn inspection Fee
New single family dwelling 1ED 169 OD
New commercial/industrial 240 37600
Residential uld,on os/remodels 60 9400
Cotnmmdel tenant impmybrorts' 12o 1BE 00
Comfort cialnndustnal additions/remodel 120 1BB,BID
Hood and duct system 60 94 00
5peciphzed line inspections mawlnled by S(Fto
Day care Now,7 or more descriptions) 120 166.00
Day cam(Arnual fire ridaranae) 60 64 BE
Day car,(Change in hearse) 6o 64 00
Day Fare(Comphance follow up) 60 04 00
Convalescent and Nursing Homes 210 294 00
wood basement 60 84 00
creature stand-by during potentially hazardous activities a Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate HE Hourly Rate °
Vudagrnnnd Smrage Taut; -
Installation 120 1ED 00
Removal 300 42000
Aceidenl posPens6
DUIe
udder Thelt(,or hour)• Hourly Rate Hourly Rafe Poorly Rat. Heurly Rate Hourly Ran. FS Hourly Rate
plus mri aned.°
Engine(par hour)° Hourly Rate Hourly Rare Hourly Rate Hourly Rape Hourly Rate EE Hourly Rate
phue Materials°
Hazmal Emergency Response° Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rare FB Hourly Rate
plus Materials e
Arson lnvesb9anon Fee(per hour) GO 64.00
Special Event.Standby(Le.,parades.etc.)
Engine(per hour) 60 60 60 258 DO
Ladder Truck(per hour) 60 60 60 26G 00
Water Tender(per hour) 60 60 14700
Command(par hour) _ 60 12900
False dlanns lFirerBmnke;SpriekleQ
First False Alarm° 15 30 so 75 24075
Second Eaton Alarm 15 30 50 75 24075
Third False Alarm 15 30 60 75 24❑75
Fourth Fares Alarm 15 30 60 75 24075
FIRh False Alarm 15 30 60 75 24075
Both or More False Alarms 15 30 GO 75 Bun 75
r rB Hould Rates R,m Table 2.1
°Pmvlded 01lire City.
"Derived by multiplying each posltlon's FB-lduriy Rato by the number of minutes counted each servtc.
'This Fee should he based on the FB Hourly Rates clubs p,ellldns ubat are present atu a time tare Iodation,
'Brooke D Waterlres.,dons may be a daubed by.Deputy rr a IA arshal.Fire Captam,Fl re En groper,or F l is Fig hill chat The Total Cost far this F an Rfl.0s It,.average FB He ugly Rates bflbesa posiltdns at 30 minules
°Satay?ralnmg Corona.env be crnddded by a Deputy Flue Marshal,Portable,Fire Englrnen Fllalighim Pareput Elre socaln,O1 emergency Servines CrrrNnamr The Tatar Cost for this fee is based fin the average
FB HDdrly Rates.Hhese p0¢Ittdns,
'This Fee Is droved bytde average FIE Hourly Rate,f$72 GO mulllplledbY the number of hours and divided by De number of students In the class
"This F¢e Shrultl be based on Ill.rB HOrirIY Roles rime pdslllrrg IM1eI al'e preeenl pt IM1e IImE rf IM1e InCldenl
°EacM1 False Alarm lakes 16 m1numa,but requlYes the presenee rf(1)BaHallon pNp[(2)FIYa Ogpl,lns,(4)FYe Engn¢ers,end(5)Flrellghteis
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Maximum Allowable Fee Summary
Table 2.3 summarizes the Maximum Allowable Fees based upon the Total Cost of providing
each service as illustrated in the Time/Materials Survey summarized in Table 2.2. Table 2.3
also lists the current Fees and provides the percentage of full cost recovery associated with
the Maximum Allowable Fee. Certain activities of the Fire Department including responses
to Accidents and False Alarms result in costs to the Department. Such activities are not
voluntary Services provided to Users and any charges for such events should be considered
penalty charges not User Fees.
Table 2.3. Fire Department- Maximum Allowable Fee Summary
Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fee z Maximum Allowable Fee 3
Fire&Emergency
Fire Dept,responses to flooding,hazardous materials, FB Hourly Rate Costs recoverable for all overtime FB Hourly Rate plus Materials 4
structure fires,refuse fires and vegetation fires. plus Materials" expenses,direct cost&fair&
reasonable overhead
Inspections:
Smoke detector Inspection Fee 5 $ 45.13 $ 44.00 per inspection $ 45.00 per inspection s
Fire Inspector Inspections(Referred by Engine Company) 42.00 40.00 per inspection 42.00 per inspection
Knox'"Box Inspection 42.00 40.00 per inspection 42.00 per inspection
Safety Training
Safety training to include,but not limited to Cardiopulmonary 76.20 per hour' 76.00 per hour'
Resuscitation(CPR),&C.A.R.E.S.(Community Assistance
&Response to Emergency Situations)training,Medical Aid
During Emergency/Disaster,Emergency
Preparedness/Response&Basics of Fire e
3 Hr.class/minimum class size:6(per student) 38.10 25.00 per student 38.00 per student
4 Hr class/minimum class size:6(per student) 50.80 30.00 per student 51.00 per student
5 Hr. class/minimum class size:6(per student) 63.50 37.00 per student 64.00 per student
6 Hr.class/minimum class size:6(per student) 76.20 43.00 per student 76.00 per student
8 Hr.class/minimum class size:6(per student) 101.60 55.00 per student 102.00 per student
4 Hr.class/minimum class size:4(per student) 76.20 42.00 per student 76.00 per student
Permits:
Blasting(?100 lbs.)(per permit) 84.00 35.00 per permit 84.00 per permit
Blasting(>100lbs.)(per permit) 84.00 40.00 per permit 84.00 per permit
Certificate of Fitness for Blasting(per permit issued annually) 84.00 20.00 per permit issued 84.00 per permit issued
annually annually
Pyrotechnic Displays(indoor/outdoor)(per permit)
For One Deputy Fire Marshal(minimum of 4 hours) 33&00 121.00 per permit 336.00 per permit
For Two Deputy Fire Marshals(minimum of 4 hours for each 672.00 122.00 per permit 672.00 per permit
DFM)
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Table 2.3. Fire Departn=-Max im rnA llamble Fee Sunywry(Continued)
Service/Application Total Cost 1 Current Fee 2 Maximum Allowable Fee 3
Recommended New Fees
Fire Plan Inspection Fee
New single family dwelling 188.00 188.00
New commercial/industrial 376.00 376.00
Residential additions/remodels 94.00 94.00
Commercial tenant improvement 188.00 188.00
Commercial/industrial additions/remodel 188.00 188.00
Hood and duct system 94.00 94.00 per hour
Specialized fire inspections mandated by State
Day care(New,7 or more occupants) 168.00 168.00
Day care(Annual fire clearance) 84.00 84.00
Day care(Change in license) 84.00 84.00
Day care(Compliance follow-up) 84.00 84.00
Convalescent and Nursing Homes 294.00 294.00
Weed abatement 84.00 84.00
Providing stand-by during potentially hazardous activities FB Hourly Rates FB Hourly Rate a
Underground Storage Tanks
Installation 168.00 16B.00
Removal 420.00 420.00
Accident Response
DUI?'a
Ladder Truck(per hour)''a FB Hourly Rate
plus Materials T'a
Engine(per hour)''B FB Hourly Rate
plus Materials"'
Hazmat Emergency Response 7'0 FB Hourly Rate
plus Materials 7'8
Arson Investigation Fee 84.00 84.00 per hour
Special Events Standby(i.e.,parades,etc.)
Engine(per hour) 258.00 258.00 per hour
Ladder Truck(per hour) 258.00 258.00 per hour
Water Tender(per hour) 147.00 147.00 per hour
Command(per hour) 129.00 129.00 per hour
False Alarms(Fire/Smoke/Sprinkler)
First False Alarm 8'9 240.75 241.00
Second False Alarm 240.75 241.00
Third False Alarm 240.75 241.00
Fourth False Alarm 240.75 241.00
Fifth False Alarm 240.75 241.00
Sixth or More False Alarms(each) 240.75 241.00
Total Cast is equal to the Total Cast of Fire Staff time at FB Hourly Rates from Table 2 2
Current Fee provided by the City.
Maximum Allowable Fee is based on the Total Cast rounded to the nearest dollar.
'This Fee should be based on the FB Hourly Rates of the positions that are present at the time of the incident
e Smoke Dectector Inspections may be conducted by a Deputy Fire Marshal,Fire Captain,Fire Engineer,or Fire Fightfighter. The Total Cost for this Fee reflects the average FB Hourly Rates of
these positions divided by half.
`Safety Training Courses may be conducted by a Deputy Fre Marshal,Firefighter,Fire Enginner,Firefghter Paramedic,Fire Captain,or Emergency Services Coordinator. The Total Cost for
this fee is based on the average FB Hourly Rates of these positions.
This Fee should he based on the FB Hourly Rates of the positions that are present at lire time of the incident.
`DUI and False Alarm responses are not voluntary Services requested by Users. Charges for such events should be considered penalty charges and not User Fees
e Each False Alarm takes 15 minutes,but requires the presence of(1)Battalion Chief,(2)Fire Captains,(4)Fire Engineers,and(5)Firefighters.
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Comparison of Fees
Table 2.4 provides a comparison of Fees charged by neighboring or similar Jurisdictions to
assist the City in setting Fees that not only recoup costs associated with the provision of the
service, but to be competitive with those same Jurisdictions.
Table 2.4. Fire Department— Comparison of Fees Summary
City of Palm Springs-Fire
Department Maximum City of Cathedral City Fire City of Indio Fire Department City of Rancho Mir age.Fire City of Riverside-Fire
ServicelApplication Allowable Fees Department Current Fees Current Fees Department Current Fees Department Current Fees
Fire&Emergency
Fire Dept responses to flooding,hazardous FB Hourly Rate plus lvlatenals 4 We Na No Based on FB Hourly Rate,Fire
materials,stochrre fires,refuse fires and vegetation Safety Inspector II @$85.00 per
fires hour,Account Clerk If @$45 00 per
hour
Inspections:
Smoke detector lnspechon Fee $45,00 permspecGon' $ 3000 per detector $ 700 per unit,$4200 for nla Na
1-6 units,$7 00 per
unit over
Fire Inspector Inspections(Referred by Engine 4200 permspecGon nla We 10000 Na
Company)
Knox'""Box Inspection 4200 per specGon 3000 per device WE Na Na
Safety Training
Safety training to include,but not llruined to 7600 perhour'
Cardiopulmonary Resusatahon)CPR),& -
C A R ES(Community Assistance&Response to
Emergency Situations)tralning,Medical Ald Dunng
Emergencyl DisasteF,,Emergency
PreparodnesslResponse&Basics of Fire 3
3 Hr Class l minlmum class size'6 3800 per student Fla WE Na WE
4 Hr class l minimum class size 6 51.00 per student Na WE WE WE
5 Hr class l mini mum class size'6 64.00 per student We WE Na no
6 Fir class I minimum class size,6 7600 par student nle We We WE
8 Hr,class l minimum class size 6 10200 per student WE Na nla Na
4 Hr class l minimum class size',4 7600 per student WE We WE WE
Permits:
Blasting(s 100111 8400 per permit 15800 peryear 24700 for startup,plus nla No
148 00 annually
Blasting)>100111 8400 per permn 15300 peryear 248.00 for startup,plus No ma
14800 annually
Corhf¢ate of Fill ass for Blasting 8400 perpermfiissued WE Na No No
annually
Pyrotechnic Displays(indoorloutdoor)
For One Deputy Fire Marshal(minimum of 4 hours) 33600 perpermh 62300 25000 We 14000 regular display
FofTwo Deputy Fire Marshals(minimum of 4 hours 672,00 perpermh 62300 nla nla 53500 largedisplay
for each DFM)
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Table 2.4. Fire Deparmvgt— Comparison of Fees Surntmry(Continued)
City of Palm Springs.Fire
Department Maximum City of Cathedral City Fire City of Indio Fire Department City of Rancho Mirage.Fire City of Riverslde.Fire
ServlcelAppllcation Allowable Fees r Department Current Fees Current Fees Department Current Fees Department Current Fees
Recommended New Fees
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Fire Plan Inspection Fee' —
Newsmalefamilvdwollina^ $18800 nla nla nee nun
Newcommerclalfmduenal' 37600 sic Na Na We
Residential addhionslremodds^ 9400 Na nfa Na Na
Commercial tenant improvement' 18800 No me No me
Commercial(ndusUialaddidonslrsmodel° 18800 nla We No No
Hood and duct system' 9400 perhour Na nla We Na
Specialized fire inspections mandated by State
lawlregulation:
Day care(New,7 or more occupants) 16800 No 7400 1-6 occupants, No Na
annual
Day care(Annual fire clearance) 8400 nla 16600 7-49 occupants, nla nla
thi al Scott up
11600 7-49 occupants,
annual
25700 50+occupants,
Initial slot-up
15800 50+occupants,
annual
Day care(Change In license) 8400 nla rye No ma
Day care(Compliance follow-up) 8400 ma me nla me
Convalescent and Nursing Homes 20400 nla use n/a nla
Weed abatement 8400 me Na No 20000 plus cost of contractor
Providing stand-by during potentially hazardous FB Hourly Rate^ Na me list nla
actusks
Underground Storage Tanks
Inslellahon 16800 ilia 16500 plus$11600 annual 15100 Includes plan check, 10000
nspecton Permit Inspection
and propane tank,
$20 00 for each
additional tank
Removal 42000 5300 per tank 19400 for first Na 10000
10900 each additional
Accident Response
But s�s nip Na nla nla
Ladder Truck(per hour)s'a ma nla Na We
Engine(par hour)'-' me nla No nla
Hearst Emergency Response sic rue ma -fa No
Arson Investigation Fee 8400 per incur n/a his his Based on FB Hourly Rate
Special Events Standby(I.e.,parades,etc,) 6000 includes minimum
hours inspection time
plus$30 00 each
additional hour
Engine(per hour) 25800 per hour Actual costs Based on FB Hourly Rate Na life
Ladder Track(per hour) 25809 per hour Actual costs Based on FB Hourly Rate nla me
Water Tender(per hour) 14700 perhour Actual costs Based on FB Hourly Rate Wit has
Command(per hour) 12900 perhour Actual costs Based on FB Hourly Rate No me
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Table 2.4. Fire Departrr a— Comparison of Fees Summary(Continued)
City of Patin Springs.Fire
Department Maximum City of Cathedral City Fire City of Indio Fire Department City of Rancho Mirage-Fire City of Riverside-Fire
ServicelApplication Allowable Fees Department Current Fees Current Fees Department Current Fees Department Current Fees
False Alarms(FirelSmokelSpYlnklel)
First False Alan a,7 24100 20000 per hour(excessive 21800 peralan 5000 each nle
or malicious)
Second False Alarm 24100 20000 per hour(excessive 218,00 per alarm 5000 each rile
or malicious)
Thud False Alarm 241.00 20000 per hour(excessive 218.00 per alarm 5000 each 35000 3rd false alarm in 12
or malicious) months
Fourth False Alarm 24100 20000 per hour(excessive 21800 per alarm 5000 each 40000 sin false elan In 12
or malicious) months
Fifth False Alarm 24100 20000 per hour(excessive 21800 per alarm 5000 each 52000 Slh lelse alarm In 12
or malicious) months
Snarl or More False Alarms 24100 20000 pal hour(excessive 21800 per alarm 5000 each 87000 did or mot e fals alarm
or malicious) 12 months or unless Fin
Chief determines that
there were mlgga[mg
circumstances,than tar
fee Is$100 00
I
'Mammum Allowable Fees From Table 2 3
'Smeke Dectecler Inspections may be conducted by a Deputy Fire Marshal,Fire Captain,Fire Engineer,or Fire Fightfighter The Total Cost for mis Fee reflects the average FB Hourly Rates of these positions multiplied by 31]minutes
'Safety Training Courses may be conducted by a Deputy Fire Mai shoo,Freighter Fire Emonner,Flreighter, Paramedic,Fire Captain,or Emergency Semces Coordinator The Total Cost for this fee is based on the average FD Hourly Rates
these positions,
"Pia other Jurisdiction surveyed charges a Fee for phis same Service
'This Fee varies depending on which positions are present at the rime of the incident
a DUI and False Alarm responses are not voluntary Services requested by Users Charges In such events should he considered penally charges and not User Fees
Each False Alarm takes 15 minutes,but requires me pi esence of a(1)Passion Chief,(2)Fire Captains,(4)Fire Engineers,and(5)Firefighters
Summary
This study of the Fire Department identified and assigned costs to inspections, training
courses, and permits. All of the current Fees in this analysis are found to be insufficient to
cover the actual costs incurrent in Service provision, It is recommended that the Fire
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Department implement new fees for Services such as specialized fire inspections,
undergrotmd storage tank installations and removals, special events, and false alarms.
The charges for False Alarms are also recommended to align with those charged by the
Police Department. The Police Department currently collects penalty charges for third false
alarms or more for permitted alarms and penalty charges for each false alarm that is not
permitted. In a recent staff analysis conducted by the Police Department, it was determined
that the occurrences of false alarms take a total of 7 hours and 47 minutes each day. Spice
false alarms for fire, smoke, and sprinklers require the attention of the Fire Department; we
recommend that the City reconsider its current false alarm charges to allot for the Fire
Department's time spent.
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CHAPTER 3. LIBRARY
Description of Services
The primary responsibility of the Library, which is supported and funded by the City is to
provide its citizens with information and resources which broaden educational foundations,
inform citizenry and provide for personal growth and enrichment through recreational, cultural
and informational exposure to the recorded knowledge of all fields in a variety of formats.
Analysis and Recommendations
The Library requested that we analyze Fees for the following:
• Registration;
• Damage and Cleaning Charges;
• Research greater than 20 minutes;
• Internet printing;
• Interlibrary loans; and
• Non-Pickup of holds
Other Fees that the LibraiT charges are related to late fees and fines as well as rental charges. As
mentioned previously in the Report, we believe that there is no requirement to base rental
charges or penalty fees on actual costs, since the City is providing no "Service" and no direct or
indirect costs are being borne by the City by renting a room that go over and above normal
maintenance to City property. We are aware of situations in which cities rent or lease property
for special uses and charge what is deemed a competitive market rate for such rent. We believe
that the Library can consider that approach for Fees related to the Learning Center. We would
expect that reasonableness and market comparables would be a good basis for determining the
level of these types of fees.
The purpose of this analysis is twofold: first, to describe the components involved in
determining the Total Cost based on time and materials; and second, to show the maximum Fee
the City can charge based on a 100% recovery level. A comparison of Fees is also included in
this chapter to give the Department a market overview of how the Maximum Allowable Fees
compare to other Jurisdictions. Given each Maximum Allowable Fee based on actual costs, the
Library Board of Trustees can recommend which Fees should increase or decrease.
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FB Hourly Rates
Table 3.1 below shows the FB Hourly Rates Summary for Library positions used to perform the
services included in the Fee Schedule.
Table 3.1. Library- FB Hourly Rate Summary
Personnel Costs' $ 1,741,634
percentar)e
of Cost
Cost AIN4cations Amount Allocation
Llepartrirental lnndirect Costa°
Administration-Personnel Costs $ -
Contractual Services 1 27,000
Materials and Supplies r 859,241
Special Charges f 111,261
Capital Outlay 1 67,000
Total Depnitinentil Indirect Costs $ 1,054r02 6055% $ 1,054,502
later-Departmental support Costs
Support to(-1 00%) 0 OD% $ -
Support from 0,00% -
ToMI hirterdepartment Indirect Labor $ - mac $ -
Central selvices Craerhend Allocation' $ 479,703 27 54% $ 479703
Total Costs $ 3,276,339
r
Annual Dept.Indirect Inter-Dept Central On Fully
Salary& Allocations sfillT Allocation a Burdened Ptor1ucth.e FD Hourly
Positio114 Benefits' 6055% ano% 2754% Direct Labors Homed' Labor Hates"
Community Services Coordinator $ 76,730 $ 46,467 $ - $ 21,134 $ 144,321 1.640 $ 78
Librarian III 12 89,754 64,343 - 24,721 168,810 1,040 92
Librarian II 13 00,160 48,539 - 22,081 150757 1,040 82
Librarian 114 61,020 37,430 - 17,027 116,277 1,640 63
Librarian I,II,III(Average)t' 77,241 46,771 - 21,276 145 294 1,BAD 79
Library Assistant(Full-time) 61,893 31,420 - 14,293 97,606 1,940 53
From City of Palm Springs 2004-2005 Annual Budget
'-Percentages derived by dividing Cost Allocations totals by Personnel Costs
'Central Services Overhead allocation from Cray a/Palm Springs Citywide Cost A liac Ross Study Report prepared by MuniFinanaal December 2004
'From City of Palm Springs 04-05 Salary Budget Forecast.
'Annual Salary and benefits provided by the Cdy
`Derived by mumiplymg Billable Hourly Rate by the Departmental Indirect Labor percentage
'Derived by multiplying Billable Hourly Rate by the Inter-Departmental Indirect Labor percentage.
a Derived by multiplying the Billable Hourly Rate by the Central Services Overhead Allocation percentage
'Fully Burdened Direct Labor total derived by the following formula.Departmental Indirect Costs+Inter-Deparlmentel Indirect Labor+Central Services Overhead Allocation.
10Productive Hours derives{by the following formula 2,080 Total Annual Hours-240 Hours of Holldays,Vacation&Slck Leave,and Training.
o Fully Burdened Hourly Rates derived by the following formula.Fully Burdened Direct Labor divided by Productive Hours
°This posttion`s salary is based on the average salary for a Librarian III
°This position's salary is based on the average salary for a Librarian II.
"This position's salary Is based on the average salary for a Librarian I
"Thls Is the average salary and benefits of a Librarian I,II,and III.
This position's salary Is based on the average salary for a Full-Time Library Assistant
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Time/Materials Survey
Determining the amount of time each employee spends on assisting in the provision of the
Services listed on the Fee Schedule is essential to identify the total cost of providing each
Service. Further, in providing these Services, a number of employees may become involved in
various aspects of the process, spending anywhere from a few minutes to several hours on the
Service.
Identification of these time elements relative to a particular Service is most readily determined
through the completion of a Time/Materials Survey. The "time" portion of the survey reflects
the average estimated time each Department staff position spends on a given Service. And the
"materials" portion of this survey refers to the costs of materials spent by the Department and
is contained within the Departmental Overhead allocation in the FB Hourly Rates. The result
of multiplying the FB Hourly Rates by the time spent by each position reflects the actual costs,
or "Total Costs" of time and materials of providing a Service.
A Tune/Materials Survey provides Department management with an opportunity to assess the
time requirements for each Service by position, and record that information onto a spreadsheet
that is used to develop the following Table. Table 3.2 below summarizes the amount of time,
listed in minutes for each employee used in providing a specific service to the User. The table
also shows the Total Cost of providing each Service in the Fee Schedule resulting from
multiplying each position's FB Hourly Rate by the time spent on the Service and summing all of
those results for each Service.
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Table 3.2 Library—Time/Materials Survey
Library Department Staff
Community
Services
Librarian 1,11,III 2 Library Assistant Coordinator
FB Hourly Rates 1 $79 $53 $78
Service/Application Staff Time Spent on Each Service in Minutes 3 Total Cost 4
Registration
Resident borrowers 10 $ 8.83
Replacement card per card(*For 2 adults at same address) 5 4.42
Damage&cleaning fees for casings(audiocassette,
compact discs, recorded books, DVDs,CD ROMs,etc.)to
be assessed by the Audiovisual Librarian,not to exceed
current list price of casing.
Videocassette case , 5 4.42
Squeeze Shell(for videos) 5 4.42
Flap(cover photo) 5 4.42
Description(on back) 5 4,42
Fees and Charges
Research>20 minutes a 60 79.00
Copies for research s Varies e
Internet printing 5 4.42
Damage charges-All library materials
a)Assessment for damaged or defaced library materials are 15 19.75
to be determined by the City Librarian or hislher designate
but shall not exceed: Replacement cost+$5.00 processing -
fee
b)Barcode replacement fee 5 4.42
Charges-Printers/Copiers
Microfilm 2 2.63
Microfiche 1 1.32
Non-Pickup of Interlibrary loans 15 13.25
Non-pickup of holds 5 4.42
' FB Hourly Rates from Table 3.1.
This FS Hourly Rate Is based on the average of the Librarian I,II,and III FB Hourly Rates.
'Provided by the City.
'Derived by mulhplyinq each position's FB Hourly Rate by the number of minutes spent on each service.
'The Total Cost of Research>20 minutes is based on the average of the Librarian I,II,and III FB Hourly Rates,
'Copies for Research can vary in time based on the amount of research conducted and number of pages needed to be copied, The Library currently charges a Flat Fee of$5.00 for
Copies of Research,but it is recommended that this fee align with other Internet Copy fees and Copy machine fees of$0.15.
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Maximum Allowable Fee Summary
Table 3.3 summarizes the Maximum Allowable Fees based upon the Total Cost of providing
each service as illustrated in the Time/Materials Survey summarized in Table 3.2. Table 3.3 also
lists the current Fees and provides the percentage of full cost recovery associated with the
Maximum Allowable Fee.
Table 3.3. Library - Maximum Allowable Fee Summary
Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fee 2 Maximum Allowable Fee 3
Registration
Resident borrowers $ 8.83 Free $ 9.00
Replacement card per card(*For 2 adults at same address) 4.42 1.00 4.00
Damage&cleaning fees for casings(audiocassette,compact discs,
recorded books,DVDs,CD ROMs,etc.)to be assessed by the
Audiovisual Librarian,not to exceed current list price of casing.
Videocassette case 4.42 1.00 4.00
Squeeze Shell(for videos) 4.42 2.00 4.00
Flap(cover photo) 442 1.00 4,00
Description(on back) 4.42 1.00 4,00
Fees and Charges
Research 120 minutes° 79.00 50.00 per hour 79.00 per hour'
Copies for research Varies' 5.00 flatfeet 0.15 per page postage'
Internet printing" 4.42 0.10 per page 0.15 per paces
Damage charges-All library materials
a)Assessment For damaged or defaced library materials are to be 1975 Replacement cost+$500 processing fee 20.00 for processing fee,plus cost of
determined by the City Librarian or his/her designate but shall not replacement
exceed: Replacement cost+$5,00 processing fee
b)Barcode replacement fee 4.42 1.00 per barcode 4.00 per barcode
Charges-PrinterslCopiers
Microfilm 2.63 025 perfectly 300 percapy
Microfiche 1.32 0.25 porosity 1.00 percapy
Non-Pickup of Interlibrary loans 1325 3.00 13.00
Non-pickup of holds 4.42 1.00 400
Total Cost is equal to the Total Cost of hbrary Staff time at Fe Hourly Fates tram Table 32
'Current Fee provided by the City See/{oprendix Afor C:Vy Cunent Fee Schedula
'I✓,iddri Alowable Fee is based on the Total Cost rounded to the nearest dolls,
°The Mawimum Alov able Fee for Research>20 minules is based m the average FB Hourly Bale of Tbradon 1,11,and III.
e Copies for Research can vary in Line based on the amount of research conducted and number of pages neared to be copied The bber,wron0y charges a Flat Fee of$500 for Copies of Research,but it is recommended that
this fee align will other Internet Copy fees and Copy machine fees of so 15
°Internet priming should be Increases to$0.15 per page to align vvn other libraries'espying fees
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Comparison of Fees
Table 3.4 provides a comparison of Fees charged by neighboring or similar Jurisdictions to assist
the City in setting Fees that not only recoup costs associated with the provision of the service,
but also are competitive with fees set by neighboring or similar Jurisdictions.
Table 3.4. Library— Comparison of Fees Summary
City of Palm Springs-
Library Department City of Rancho Nlitage- City of Hemet-Library City of Riverside- City of Cathedral Ciry-
Maximum Allowable Library Department Department Current Library Department Library Department Current
ServicelA plication Fees' Current Fees Fees Current Fees Fees
Registration
Resident borrowers if 900 Free Free Free Free
Replacement card per card 400 $ 200 $ 300 n/a 1 00
Damage&cleaning fees for casings
(audiocassette,compact discs,recorded books,
DVDs,CD RCMs,eta)to be assessed by the
Audiovisual Librarian,not to exceed current Its-
price of casing.
Videocassette ease 400 4 00 7 00 plus actual Actual costs At plus 10 00
Squeeze Shell(for videos) 400 4 00 7 00 plus actual Actual costs At plus 10 00
Flap(cover photo) 400 me me Actual costs At plus'10 00
Description(on back) 4.00 No nla Actual costs At plus 10 00
Fees and Charges
Research>20 minutes x,s 7900 perhour Na n(a Los nla
Copies for research' Varies per page 015 perpage No 010 perpage nla
postage'
Internet renting 015 perpage° Na 0,10 per page No 0.10 perpage,first10
pages free
Damage charges-All library materials
2000 for processing 3000 books,plus 700 for adult books Actual costs,plus At Cost plus$1000
foe,plus cost of 1000 plus $1000 processing processing fee
a)Assessment for damaged or defaced library replecemen[ processing replacement fee
materials are to be determined by the City Librarian charge costs
or his/her designate but shall not exceed
Replacement cost+$5 00 processing fee
5500 books on tape 500 for children
orvldeos,plus books plus
1000 replacement
processing costs
charge
3500 DVDs,plus 300 for paperback
1000 books and
processing magazines,
charge plus
replacement
costs
2000 CDs,plus'1000 700 for
processing DVDscideos,
charge plus
replacement
costs
500 magazines,plus 500 for books on
3.00 processing CDs plus
charge replacement
costs
b)Barcoder replacement fee 4.00 per barcode 1 00 per corrode 3.00 on card,no No 0.50 per barcode
charge on
books
Charges.RtinterslCopiers
Copiers 015 per copy 015 perpage 010 perpage The nls
Microfilm 300 percopy 025 percopy 010 percopy 025 percopy n/a
Microfiche 100 percoy 025 percopy 010 scrappy 025 per copy nla
Non.Fickup of Interlibrary loans 1300 3.00 200 100 1 00
Non-pickup of holds s 4 00 n!a nla Na n/a
Maximum Allowable Fees From Table 2.e
'The Maximum Allowable Fee for Research>20 Lear.is based oa the oaherk F9 Hourly Race of IJbrandn 1,11,and III
a Correa for Research car caN Ir hme broad on mho amount of research conduetad and numhor of rapes needed to be copied The Library currently charges a Flat Fee alas OD for Copies of Research,but it is recommended th
n Intemet pnntmg should be increased to$016 per page to align with other libraries'copying foes
°No Jurlsdrorlon suaeyad charges a Fee for ana same Sonora
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Summary
This study of the Library Fee Schedule identifies the Maximum Allowable Fees for Services not
related to fines or rental charges. All of the Library Fees in this analysis were found to be
insufficient to cover actual costs incurred in providing a Service.
Generally, we recommend that Fees be set at 100% cost recovery levels. However, some Fees, if
set at that level would preclude the participation of a number of residents and violate the
Library's mission of providing its citizens with information and resources which broaden
educational opportunities. Instead, we believe that since the Library is a unique Operating
Department, its Fees should be based on a competitive, or market rate that will encourage
citizens to use its Services. By determining the Maximum Allowable Fees, this analysis allows
management and the Library Board of Trustees to better assess where the recovery levels
should be for each Service.
One recommendation we can make for the Library is to consolidate its copying/printing fees.
The Library is currently charging a flat fee of $5.00 for Copies for Research and $.10 per page
for Internet printing. Based on the fee comparisons with other libraries, we recommend that a
standard photocopying/printing fee be established at $0.15 per page, since this also coincides
with the cost of the public copy machine.
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CHAPTER 4. PARKS AND RECREATION
Description of Services
The primary responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department is to provide the best
possible level of customer service through a coordinated team effort that serves the recreational
needs of residents, visitors and the business community and its employees in a professional
manner.
Analysis and Recommendations
The Parks and Recreation Department requested that we analyze the following:
• Community Facilities (i.e., Palm Springs Stadium, Desert Highland Center, Dr.
Frey/Jaycee Building, Leisure Center, and Pavilion) Fees;
• Association Fees;
• Program and Class Fees;
• Park Fees;
• Skate Center;
• Tennis Courts;
• And Swim Fees
In addition to these Fees, it was also requested that new Fees for Application Deposit; Special
Events; Banner Fees; Street Banners; and Castle Banners also be examined.
Parks and Recreation is unlike any other Department within the City because its Services can be
set at Total Cost, or can be considered a rental charge, which in this case would need to be set at
a competitive, market rate. While it is our intent to determine the Maximum Allowable Fees for
the Parks and Recreation Department, it should be understood that these Fees are based on the
costs of providing the Service by Department staff and does not include the cost of the room
rental. It is the City's decision as to whether it will set its Fees at Total Cost or room rental
charges. In doing so, this analysis can serve as a guide for management to determine how much
it should charge at minimum to cover staff time. The Total Costs that are included in this
analysis only reflect the staff time at FB Hourly Rates, and not the City's recreational fixed
assets. Fixed assets are values of buildings and land holdings and cannot be feasibly calculated
to determine a room rental charge. Instead we recommend that the City adopt the approach
that other Jurisdictions use and set its Fees competitively enough to ensure that at least staff
time is covered.
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The purpose of this analysis is twofold: first, to describe the components involved in
determining the Total Cost based on time and materials; and second, to show the maximum Fee
the City can charge based on a 100% recovery level. A comparison of Fees is also included in
this chapter to give the Department a market overview of how the Maximum Allowable Fees
compare to other Jurisdictions. While it is our intent to show a Maximum Allowable Fee based
on actual costs, the City administration will ultimately decide which Fees will increase or
decrease based on policy and political considerations.
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FB Hourly Rates
Determniation of the FB Hourly Rates is essential in calculating the Fee to be charged for
services listed on the Fee Schedule.
Table 4.1 below shows the FB Hourly Rates Summary for Parks & Recreation Department
positions used to perform the services included in the Fee Schedule.
Table 4.1. Parks & Recreation Department - FB Hourly Rate Summary
Personnel Costs' $ 2,056,901
Percentage of
Cast
Cost Allocations Amount Allocation'
Departmental Indirect Costs'
Administration-Personnel Costs $ -
Contraclual Services' 3,125,857
Materials and Supplies' 1,209,962
Special Charges 424,645
Capital Outlay r 38,969
Recreation Programs 345,222
Special Programs' 20,000
Total Departmental Indirect Costs 5,164,655 251 09% $ 5,164,655
Inter-Departmental Support Costs
Support to(-100%) 000% $Support from 000%
Total Interdepartment Indirect Labor' $ - 0.00% $ -
Central Services Overhead Allocation" $ 566,445 27 54% $ 566,445
Total Casts $ 7,788,001
Annual Dept.Indirect Inter-Dept. Central OH Fully
Salary& Allocation` Support? Allocation° Burdened Productive FD Hourly
Position Benefits' 25109% 0.00% 2754% Direct Labor' Hours t0 Labor Rates"
Director of Parks&Recreation $ 147,542 $ 370,461 $ - $ 40,631 $ 558,633 1,840 $ 304
Senior Downtown Maintenance Mechanic 68,093 170,973 - 18,752 257,81E 1,840 140
Parks Maintenance Worker 1'2 42,560 106,864 - 11,721 161,144 1,840 88
Community Center Manager 9D,876 228,179 - 25,026 344,081 1,840 187
Recreation Program Assistant 22,036 57,590 - 6,316 86,842 1,840 47
Parks Maintenance Supervisor 97,808 245,556 - 26,935 370,329 1,840 201
Parks Maintenance Mechanic 1 49,248 123,655 - 13,562 186,465 1,840 101
Parks&Recreation Manager 120,727 303,132 - 33,247 457,106 1,840 248
Special Events Coordinator/Military Llalson 69,754 225,362 - 24,717 339,833 1,840 185
Penalties Administrative Coordinator 73,660 184,951 - 20,285 278,896 1,840 162
Aquatics Supervisor 55,900 140,359 - 15,394 211,653 1,840 115
Recreation Assistant 52,783 132,534 - 14,536 199,853 1,840 109
Recreation Program Aide 44.918 112,784 - 12,370 170,071 1,840 92
Lifeguard Aide 19,935 50,055 - 5.490 75,479 1,840 41
Recreation Attendant 25,917 65,074 - 7,137 98,128 1,840 53
Recreation Aide 20,776 52,166 - 5,721 78,664 1,840 43
Villagefest Coordinator 58,691 147,366 - 16,163 222,220 1,840 121
• 'From Clty of Palm Sptlngs 2004-2005 Annual Budget
'Percentages curved by dividing Cast Allocations locals by Personnel Costs
'Central Services Overhead allocation from City of Palm Springs Cllywlde Cost Allocation Study Report prepared by MuniRmnmal December 2054
From Clty of Palm Springs 04.05 Salary Budget Forecast.
s Annual Salary and benefits provided by the City.
°Derlved by multiplying Billable Hourly Rate by the Departmental Intllrect Labor percentage
7 Derived by multiplying Billable Hourly Rate by the Inter-Departmental Indirect Labor percentage.
°Demod by multiplying the Billable Hourly Rate by the Central Services Overhead Allocation percentage.
°Fully Burdened Direct Labor but derived by the fallowing formula:Departmental Indirect Costs+Inter-Departmental Indirect Labor+Central Services Overhead Allocation.
j0 Productive Hours derived by the followmg formula. 2,080 Total Annual Hours-240 Hours of Holidays,Vacation&Slck Leave,and Training
Fully Burdened Hourly Rates denved by the following formula:Fully Burdened Direct Labor divided by Productive Hours.
"This position's salary Is based on the average salary of a Parks Malopmence Worker I
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Time/Materials Survey
Determining the amount of time each employee spends on assisting in the provision of the
Services listed on the Fee Schedule is essential to identify the total cost of providing each
Service. Further, in providing these Services, a number of employees may become involved in
various aspects of the process, spending anywhere from a few minutes to several hours on the
Service.
Identification of these time elements relative to a particular Service is most readily determined
through the completion of a Time/Materials Survey. The "tune" portion of the survey reflects
the average estimated time each Department staff position spends on a given Service. And the
"materials" portion of this survey refers to the costs of materials spent by the Department and
is contained within the Departmental Overhead allocation in the FB Hourly Rates. The result
of multiplying the FB Hourly Rates by the time spent by each position reflects the actual costs,
or"Total Costs" of time and materials of providing a Service.
A Time/Materials Survey provides Department management with an opportunity to assess the
time requirements for each Service by position, and record that information onto a spreadsheet
that is used to develop the following Table. Table 4.2 below summarizes the amount of time,
listed in minutes for each employee used in providing a specific service to the User. The table
also shows the Total Cost of providing each Service in the Fee Schedule resulting from
multiplying each position's FB Hourly Rate by the time spent on the Service and summing all of
those results for each Service.
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Table 4.2 Parks & Recreation Department—Time/Materials Survey
Parks and Recreation Department Staff
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$304 2 $47 $.@8 7G $1aac 2\PA�o Q a 90 S$y a1a c40d� $m 0Q1 m CTa u 8 Q a$yl x$c y1F6 2 $24Q8aa 5 u y am 3�em
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ServlcelApplication Staff Time Spent on Each Service in Minutes z Total Cost'
Palm Springs stadium
Application Deposit 10 10 5 $ 10108
Base rent-day
Commercial 50 60 5 60 60 33942
Resident 60 60 5 60 60 33942
Tax-exemptlNon-Profit Go 60 5 50 60 33942
Lights(Minimum$50 00)(per hour) 5 5 35,09
Municipal Alcoholic Beverage Fee 15 4625
Non-resident standard,non-profit& -
commercial fees
Assoclatlon Fee(peryear)
Family 5 5 5 4517
Adult 5 5 5 4517
Youth(age 4-12) 5 _ 5 5 4517
Desert Highland Center
Application deposit 5 '10 5 5 8625
Resident
Alcoholic beverages 10 31'17
Base rent-Meetings(Daily)(per ship) 10 31 17
Multipurpose Room
Base rent(Up to 4 hauls)(per meeting) 10 5 5 3249
Extended use(Per Each hr over 4 hours) 5 3.92
Small facillN
Base ran[(Up to 4 hours)(par meeting) 10 5 5 3240
Extended use(Per Each hr over 4 hours) 5 392
Tax�ExemptlNon-Profit
Alcoholic beverages 10 31 17
Base rent Meetings(Datly)(permeating) 10 5 2341
Multpurpose Room
Base rent(Up to 4 hours)(per meeting) 10 5 5 3249
Extended use(Per Each m over hours) 5 392
Small facility
Base rent(up to 4 hours)(per meeting) 10 5 5 3249
Extended use(Per Each In over4 hours) 5 392
Leisure Center
Cashier(per transaction) 5 9 08
Commumly Room
Application deposit 5 5 5 55 08
Attendant 10 3033
Base Rent
Commercial
Mucilage(3 hours)(per maxims) 10 10 40 5 154 91
Events(Daily)(per event) 20 20 40 5 177.4'1
Residents
Meetings(3 hours)(per meeting) 20 20 5 5408
Events(Daily)lash event) 20 20 10 5 8491
Tax-ExemptlNon Profit
Meetings(3 hours)(per meeting) 20 20 10 5 8491
Events(Daily)(par event) 20 20 10 5 84,91
Non-resident standard,non-profit& 20 20 10 5 84.91
commercial fees
Municipal Alcoholic Beverage Pees 10 3083
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Table 4.2 Parks & Recreation.Department- Time/Materials Surrey(Continued)
Parks and Recreation Depaftinent staff
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FBHouriy Rates $304 $92 $43 $186 $47 $187 $121 $201 $140 $101 $88 $152 $248 $115 $109 $53 $41
ServicelApplication Staff Time Spent on Each Service In Minutes Total Cost'
Dance Studio
Application deposit 5 5 5 $ 5508
Attendant 10 30.83
Base Rent(3 hours)
Commercial 5 908
Residents 5 - 908
Tex-ExemptlNon-Proht 5 008
[Ion-resident standard,hon-profit& 5 908
commercial fees
Park and Playfield Reservations and Use
Non-resident standard,nonprofit&
commercial fees
Picnic Area Reservation-DeMum Park
Application deposit 5 10 5 5 5 10266
Base Rent(3 hom s)
commercial 10 5 10 5 30 5 13241
Residents 10 5 10 5 30 5 13241
Tax-ExemptlNon-Profit 10 5 10 5 30 5 13241
Playfields-Soccer(minimum 2 hours)
Field Rental
Leagues 5 10 5 120 15 5 29558
Tournament(per team) 5 10 5 15 5 5 10025
Lights
DeMulh Perk 20 5 0175
Reservations 5 908
Playtields-Softball&Baseball(ml n mum 2
hours)
Field Rental
Leagues 5 10 5 90 30 5 31358
Residents(per hour) 5 10 5 30 5 5 12225
Tax-ExemptlNon-Profit(per hour) 5 10 5 30 5 5 1222'
Tournament(per team) 5 10 5 30 5 5 1222E
Lights
CoNlum Part< 20 5 917,
Pavilion Way(Cerritos Rd)Practice Field 5 10 5 45 10 1558,
Reservations 10 5 10 5 5 8341
Recreational Vehicle Parking Fees
Multipiaday events(Clry Contracted)(per 5 5 11 2C
night,includes Transient Occupancy Tax)
(There musics a guaranteed minimum of 25 30 92 5t
We in order e park m City facilif es)
Special Events-Sunrise,Victoria&Ruth
Application deposit 5 5 5 550f
Base Rent(50 people or more) -
Commercial(per day) 20 30 5 114.71
Residents(per day) 20 30 5 1147,
Tax-ExemptlNon-Proflt(per day) 20 30 5 114T
Municipal Alcohol Beverage Fee
Commercial 10 308.
Residents 10 30.8:
Tax-ExemptlNon-Profit 10 308
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Table 4.2 Parks & Recreation Departn mmt— Tim/Materials Surzey(Continued)
Parks awl Recreation Department Staff
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FBHourly Rates $304 $92 $43 $185 $47 $197 $121 $201 $140 $101 $89 $152 $248 $11S $109 $53 $41
ServlcelApplication Staff Time Spent on Each Service in Minutes'- Total Cost'
Pavilion
Application deposit 5 It 2533
Events(8 hours) 120 120 10 5 5 330,58
Meetngs(3 hours)(per hour) 120 120 30 5 37158
Attendant 30 9250
Base Rent
Commercial
Events(8 hours)(per event) 120 120 30 5 371.58
Meefings(3 hours)(per meeting) 120 120 30 5 371.58
Residents
Events(8 hours)(per event) 120 120 30 5 37158
Meetings(3hours)(per meaing) 120 120 30 5 37158
Tax-ExemptlNon Profit
Events(8 hours)(per event) 120 120 30 5 31158
Meetings(3 hours)(per meeting) 120 120 30 5 37158
Non-resident standard,non profit& 30 9250
commercial fees
Kitchen usetes(Resident&Non-Resident) 60 60 30 227.50
Municipal Alcoholic Beverage Fees 30 92 50
Program
Aerobics/Soo Bahk Doper month) 10 5 5 6058
Aerobics,Yoga(per person drop in fee) 20 20 5 5408
Camp
Performing Arts Camp/Dance Group'(per 10 10 5 5 5 6767
week)
Summer Camp"(per week) 10 10 5 120 S 5 "167
Tiny Tot Camp*'(per week) 10 10 5 300 5 5 30267
Dance
Pre-balleVBallet I(I dance class)(per month) 10 10 5 5 5 6767
Ballet lllAdult Ballet(2 dance classes)(par 10 10 5 5 5 6767
month)
Ballet1111V(3 dance classes)(per month) 10 10 5 5 5 6767
Ballet VIVl(4 dance classes)(per month) 10 10 5 5 5 6767
Lyi ical Jazz 1(5 dance classes)(per month) 10 10 5 5 5 6767
Lyn cal Jazz 11(6 dance classes)(per month) 10 10 5 5 5 6767
Lyrical Jazz III(7 dance classes)(per month) 10 10 5 5 5 6767
(8 dance classes)(per month) 10 10 5 5 5 6767
Surcharge for payment received after the 15M 5 5 5 4517
of the month(per class)
DancercizelFolk DancinglSquare 10 5 5 3692
Dancomona,Yoga(per month) 10 5 5 5 5234
For Kids Only(per month) 30 30 5 3000 5 5 2,462.67
Jaz7JJBIInaetiee(per month) 5 1542
Parent&Me
Parent&Me(per month) 5 5 5 5 3575
Parent&Me(per person drop-in too) 5 5 5 5 3575
Tiny Tots(per month) 10 10 5 1080 5 5 91367
Softball Leagues`(perteam) 90 20 5 223.75
Softball Tournaments'(perteam) 180 130 5 39708
Table 4.2 Parks P> Recreation Departnm- Tirre/Materiads Suray(Continued)
Parks and Recreation Department Staff
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F@HourlyRates'' $304 $02 $43 $186 $47 $187 �$121 $201 $140 �$101 $88 $152 $248 $115 $109 $53 $41
SeruicelApplication Staff Time Spent on Each Service in Minutes' Total Cost'
Swimming
Parent&Mo,SvamlPreschool Beginner 5 30 5 15 $ 9750
Private Swim Lessons/Adult Group(per 5 5 30 5 15 11292
month)
Swim Team(per month) 5 2067
Water Polo(per mont)r) 5 5 2975
Surcharge for payments received after[he 10 5 50.41
15th of the month(per class)
'Skate Park Fees
Annual ResidentFamily Pass(peryesr) 5 5 5 10 5 5 7168
Resident Membership Fee(peryear) 5 S 5 10 5 5 7168
Non-ResidentMembershlp Fee(peryear) 5 5 5 10 5 5 7168
Annual Non-Resident Family Pass(peryear) 5 5 5 10 5 5 7168
Non JMember Daily Fee(perday) 5 10 5 3801
Three-day Pass5 5 5 2892
Private Parry Rental
Half Day(3 hen minimum) 5 30 30 20 20 5 350 531.01
Full Day(per day) 5 30 30 20 20 5 720 84991
Showmolelle
Application deposit 5 10 5 5 8858
Rental I st 3 hours 30 30 15 180 180 83675
Each Additional Hour 15 60 60 28725
Towing charges(reflect ac[ual cost toClty) 15 46.25
Transportation/Labor 15 1 4625
Swim Center
Adults(13&over)(per visit) 5 5 5 1742
Youth(4 to 12)(per vi sit) 5 5 5 1742
Joint Usage(per hour) 10 5 5 5 5875
Lap swimming
InclMdual(per person ivisit) 5 5 5 5 3809
Group Rate(aver 10) 5 5 5 5 3809
Shim Parties
Security Deposit 5 908
Base Rental(includes lifeguards) 10 180 5 5 39417
Pool Passes(in lots of 25)(per 25 swims) 5 5 5 5 5 47.17
Non Profit Swim Teams
1.25 Swimmers(per month) 15 5 5 75 00
26-50 Swimmer a(peimonth) 15 5 5 7500
51-75 Swimmers(per moral 15 5 5 75.00
76-100SWmmers(per month) 15 5 5 75,00
Terris Court$
Rental(per hour) -
I I I
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Table 4.2 Parks Recreation Departrr,Brtt- Tirrn/Materials Surzey(Continued�
Parks and Recreation Department Staff
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FBHouily Rates $304 $92 ($43 $185 $47 $187 $121 $201 $140 $101 $88 $152 $248 $115 $100 $53 $'41
Servicehappllcatkon Staff Time Spent on Each Service in Minutes' Total Cast'
I -r
VillageFest
Application Fee(non-Refundable) 7 10 $ 2017
Weekly Space Rental Fee(paid by the night)
Nonprofit Vendors(parweelo 5 10 5 5 65.34
Food Vendors(perweelo 5 10 5 5 65 34
Non-Food Vendors(per week) 5 10 5 5 6534
Former(per week) 5 10 5 5 1 6534
Sponsors(per eveelo 5 20 5575
Monthly Perm t Fees(prepaid by'15th of
previous month)
Nonprofit Vendors(per week) 5 10 5 5 6534
Food Vendors(per week) 5 10 5 5 6534
Non-Food Vendors(perweek) 5 10 5 5 6534
Farmers(perweek) 5 10 5 5 G534
Late Fee(paid after the loth of the 5 10 5 5 65 34
previous month)
Recommended New Fees;
Special Events-Application Deposit 10 5067
Special Events Review Fee 15 15 10 '15575
BannerFees GO 18500
Street Banners 10 180 180 10 78183
Castle Banners 5 5 5 5 5 5684
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'FB Hourly Rates frorn Table U
'Provided by the City
o Derived by mullipiymq each position's FB Howdy Rels by the number o1 mmutas epeel on each eemn:e
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Maximum Allowable Fee Summary
Table 4.3 summarizes the Maximum Allowable Fees based upon the Total Cost of providing
each service as illustrated in the Time/Materials Survey summarized in Table 4.2. Table 4.3 also
lists the current Fees and provides the percentage of full cost recovery associated with the
Maximum Allowable Fee.
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Table 4.3. Parks & Recreation Department — Maximum Allowable Fee
Summary
ServicelApplication Total Cost Current Fee z Maximum Allowable Fee 3
Palm Springs Stadium
Application Deposit $ 10108 $1,000.00 $ 10100
Base rent-daily
Commercial 339A2 1,50000 33900
Resident 339A2 72500 33900
Tax-exemptlNon-Profit 33942 35000 339 00
Lights 36.09 2500 per hour,minimum$50 00 3600 per hour,minimum$50
Municipal Alcoholic Beverage Fee 4625 12500 46 00
Non-resident standard,non-profit& - 125%of current base rent -
commercial fees
Association Fee(per year)
Family 45.17 3000 peryear 4500 peryear
Adult 4517 2000 peryear 4500 peryear
Youth(age 4-12) 45.17 10.00 peryear 45.00 peryear
Desert Highland Center
Application deposit 86,25 2500 8600
Resident
Alcoholic beverages 31 17 2500 31 00
Base rent-Meetings(Daily) 31 17 40 00 daily,per meeting 31 00 daily,per meeting
Multipurpose Room `
Base rent 3240 6000 up to 4 hours,per meeting 3200 up to 4 hours,per
Extended use 3.92 15 00 each hour over 4 hours each hour over hours
Small facility
Base rent 3249 25,00 up to 4 hours,per meeting 32 00 up to 4 hours,per
Extended use 3.92 '15 00 each hour over4 hours 4 00 each hour over 4 hours
Tax-ExemptlNo n-Profit
Alcoholic beverages 31 17 2500 31 00
Base rent-Meetings 2341 2000 daily,per meeting 2300 daily,per meeting
Multipurpose Room
Base rent 32A9 30.00 up to 4 hours,per meeting 3200 up to 4 hours,per
Extended use 392 8.00 each hour over 4 hours 4 00 each hour over 4 hours
Small facility
Base rent 3249 1000 up to 4 hours,per meeting 3200 up to 4 hours,per
Extended use 392 700 each hour over 4 hours 4 00 each hour over hours
Leisure Center
Cashier 008 100 per transaction 900 per transaction
Community Room
Application deposit 55.08 2500 6500
Attendant 30S3 'I5,00 perhour 3100 per hour
Base Rent
Commercial
Meetings 15491 6000 per meeting,3 hours 15500 per meeting,3 hours
Events 17741 10000 daily,per event 17400 daily,per event
Residents
Meetings 5408 6000 per meeting,3 hours 54 00 per meeting,3 hours
Events 84.91 10000 daily,per event 8500 daily,per event
Tax-ExemptiNon Profit
Meetings 84 91 30.00 per meeting,3 hours 85.00 per meeting,3 hours
Events 84 91 6000 daily,per event 8500 daily,per event
Non-resident standard,non-profit& 8491 125%of current base rent 8500
commercial fees
Municipal Alcoholic Beverage Fees 3083 65,00 31 00
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Table 4.3. Parks & Recreation Departrmu—Max immAllaraable Fee Sun"ry(Continued)
8ervieelApplieation Total Cost 1 Current Fee 2 Maximum Allowable Fee 3
Dance Studio
Application deposit $ 5508 $ 2500 $ 5500
Attendant 3083 1500 3100
Base Rent(3 hours)
Commercial 908 10000 9.00
Residents 908 6000 900
Tax-ExemptlNon-Profit 9.08 30.00 900
Non-resident standard,non-profit 8; 908 125%of current base rent goo
commercial fees
Park and Playfield Reservations and
Use
Non-resident standard.non-profit& - 125%of current base rent -
commercial fees
Picnic Area Reservation-DeMuth Park
Application deposit 10265 5000 10300
Base Rent(3 hours)
Commercial 132.41 10000 13200
Residents 13241 7500 13200
Tax-ExefnpliNon-Profit 13241 7500 13200
Playfields-Soccer(minimum 2 hours)
Field Rental
Leagues 295.58 $30/field+$40perfield per day 206,00
Tournament 10025 3000 perteam 10000 perteam
Lights
DeMuth Park 91 75 1500 9200
Reservations 9.08 '10 00 900
Playnelds-Softball&Baseball
Field Rental(2 hr.minimum)
Leagues 31358 $30lfield+$40 per held per day 31400
Residents 12225 10 00 per hour 12200 per hour
Tax-ExemptlNon-Profit 12225 10.00 per hour 12200 per hour
Tournament 122.25 3000 per team 12200 per team
Lights
DeMuth Park 91 75 15.00 9200
Field 15583 1500 15600
Reservations 8841 1 e.00 8900
Recreational Vehicle Parking Fees
11 25 1500 11 00
Multiple-day,events(City contracted)(per
night,includes Transient Occupancy Tax)
(There must be a guaranteed minimum 9250 9300
of 25 RV's in order to park In City
facile ies)
Ruth Hardy Parks
Application deposit 55,08 7500 55 00
Base Rent(50 people or more)
Commercial 114.75 200.00 perday 11500 per day
Residents 11475 20000 per day 11500 per day
Tax-ExemprlNon-Profit 114.75 '100 00 per day 11500 per day
Municipal Alcohol Beverage Fee
Commercial 3083 12500 3100
Residents 30.83 3500 3100
Tax-Exempt,tNon-Profit 3083 3500 3100
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Table 4.3. Parks & Recreation Departrrm—Max imtimAllozeable Fee Summary(Cantinwd)
ServicelAlalAicatioty Total Cast 1 Current Fee 2 MaXIMI-lin Allowable Fee 3
Pavilion
Application deposit $ 2533 $ 2500
Events 33058 50000 8 hours per event 331 00 8 hours per event
Meetings 37158 10000 per hour,3 hours 37200 per hour,3 hours
Attendant 9250 1500 93 00
Base Rent
Commercial
Events 371.58 1,00000 8 hours per event 37200 8 hours per event
Meetings 371.58 425.00 per hour,3 hours 37200 per hour,3 hours
Resident's
Events 371 58 850,00 8 hours per event 37200 8 hours per event
Meetings 371.58 250,00 per hour,3 hours 372,00 per hour,3 hours
Tax-ExemptlNon Profit
Events 371 58 42500 8 hours per event 37200 8 hours per event
Meetings 371.58 125,00 per hour,3 hours 37200 per hour,3 hours
commercial fees 9250 125%of current base rent 93 00
Kitchen use fee(Resident&Non- 227,50 75,00 per meeting 22800 per meeting
Resident)
Municipal Alcoholic Beverage Fees 9250 17500 9300
Program
Aerobics/Soo Bark Do 6058 5500 per month 61 00 per month
Aerobics,Yoga 5408 700 per person drop in fee 5400 per person drop in fee
Camp
Performing Arts CamplDance Group`* 67.67 60 00- per week 6800 per week
7500
Summer Camp** 161,67 60.00- per week 16200 perweek
95.00
Tiny Tot Camp" 30267 33 00 30300
Dance
Pre-balletlBallet 1(1 dance class) 6T67 4500 per month 6800 per month
Ballet 111Adu1t Ballet(2 dance classes) 57,67 60,00 per month 6800 per month
Ballet IIIIV(3 dance classes) 67,67 75.00 per month 6800 per month
Ballet VIVI(4 dance classes) 6T67 9000 per month 6800 per month
Lyrical Jars 1(5 dance classes) 5757 10500 per month 6800 per month
Lyrical Jazz 11(6 dance classes) 6767 12000 per month 6800 per month
Lyrical Jazz 111(7 dance classes) 6767 13500 per month 6800 per month
(8 dance classes)(per month) 6767 150.00 per month 68.00 per month
Surcharge for payment received after the 4517 1000 per class 4500 per class
15th of the month
Dancing/Clogging 36.92 500 per person drop in fee 3700 per person drop in fee
Dancercize,Yoga 52,34 45.00 per month 52.00 per month
For Kids Only 2,462B7 9000 per month 2,46300 per month
JaZZIJa7ZnaStIC9 1542 45,00 per month 1500 per month
Parent&Me
Parent&Me 35.75 23.00 per month 36.00 per month
Parent&Me 3575 5,00 per person drop in fee 3600 per person drop in fee
TinyTots 91367 78.00 per month 91400 per month
Softball Leagues' 223.75 $385.00-7 per team 22400 per team
Softball Tournaments* 39708 $300 00-5 per team 39700 per team
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Table 4.3. Parks & Recreation Departrrmru-Max i=mAllomble Fee Summyy(Continued)
ServicelApplication Total Cost t Current Fee? Maximum Allowable Fee 3
Swimming
Beginner SwimlBeginnerSwim $ 07.50 $ 3400 permonth $ 08.00 per month
Private Swim Lessons/Adult Group 112 92 49.00 per month 11300 per month
Swim Team 2067 31.00 per month 2100 per month
Water Polo 20.75 3300 per month 3000 per month
Surcharge for payments received after
the 15th of the month 5041 1000 per class 5000 per class
Skate Park Fees
Annual Resident Family Pass 71.68 25.00 peryear 7200 peryear
Resident Membership Fee 71.68 1000 peryear 72,00 peryear
Non-Resident Membership Fee 7168 4000 peryear 7200 peryear
Annual Non-Resident FamilyPass 71.68 10000 peryear 72.00 peryear
Non-Member Daily Fee 38.01 500 per day 38.00 per day
Three-day Pass 28.92 1000 2900
Private Party Rental
Half Day 531.91 30000 3 hour minimum 53200 3 hour minimum
_ Full Day 84001 60000 per day 85000 per day
Showmobile
Application deposit 88.58 2500 8000
Rental 1st 3 hours 836.75 55000 83700
Each Additional Hour 28725 55.00 287.00
Towing charges(reflect actual cost to 4625 TBD(to be determined) 4600
city)
Transportation/Labor 46.25 TBD 46.00
Swim Center
Adults(13&over) 17.42 350 pervisit 1700 pervisit
Youth(4to12) 17.42 250 pervisit 17.00 pervisit
Joint Usage 58.75 4000 per hour 5900 per hour
Lap swimming
ndividual 38.09 3 50 per person,per visit 3800 per person,per visit
Group Rate(over 10) 3809 50%of per person rate. 3800
Swim Parties
Security Deposit 9.08 10000 9.00
Base Rental(includes lifeguards) 394.17 $50 00+ 1 001 adult,+ .501 child 394.00
Pool Passes(in lots of 25)(per 25 47.17 2500 47.00
swims)
Non-Profit Swim Teams
1 -25 Swimmers 75.00 15000 per month 7500 per month
26.50 Swimmers 75.00 300.00 per month 75.00 per month
61 -75 Swimmers 75.00 45000 per month 75.00 per month
76- 100 Swimmers 75,00 60000 per month 75,00 per month
Tennis Courts
Rental 1000 per hour - per hour
I
54
Table 4.3. Parks & Recreation Department-Max irnumA llozuuble Fee Sunvrary(Continued)
ServicefApplication Total Cast 1 Crlrrent Fee 2 Maxim in Allowable Fee
VillageFest
Application Fee $ 20.17 $ 25,00 non-refundable $ 20,00 non-refundable
Weekly Space Rental Fee
Nonprofit Vendors 6534 40,00 perweek 65 00 perweek
Food Vendors 65.34 75.00 perweek 6500 perweek
Non-Food Vendors 6534 7500 per week 6500 perweek
Farmer 65.34 7500 perweek 6500 perweek
Sponsors 5575 200.00 perweek 56.00 perweek
Monthly Permit Fees(prepaid by 15th
of previous month)
Nonprofit Vendors 65.34 3000 per week 65.00 perweek
Food Vendors 65.34 50.00 perweek 6500 perweek
Non-Food Vendors 6534 50.00 perweek 5500 perweek
Farmers 6534 5000 per week 8500 per week
Late Fee(paid after the 15th of the 6534 2500 65,00
previous month)
Recommended New
Special Events-Application Deposit 50.67 This fee may be separate from the 51.00
Special EventsReview Fee 155.75 15600
Banner Fees 18500 10000 perweek 18500
Street Banners 78183 '10-50 banners,$15 00 per banner for 78200
first week,$5.00 per banner per week
thereafter
Castle Banners 5684 50 or more banners,$10.00 per banner 57.00
for first week,$5 per banner per week
thPrPaffPr
Total Cast is equal to the Total Cost of Parks and Recreation Staff time at FB Hourly Rates from Table 4.2.
1 Current Fee provided by the City
'Maximum Allmmable Fee is based on the Total Cost rounded to the nearest dollar
55
Comparison of Fees
Table 4.4 provides a comparison of Fees charged by neighboring or similar Jurisdictions to assist
the City in setting Fees that only recoup costs associated with the provision of the service, but
are competitive with fees set by neighboring or similar Jurisdictions.
56
Table 4.4. Parks & Recreation Department— Comparison of Fees Summary
City of Palm Springs Parks and City of La Quintal.Parks and City of Coachella Parks and Ctty of Riverside-Parks and Coachella Valley Pal ks
Recreation Department Recreation Department Recreation Department Recreation Department and Recreation Dlshict
ServicelAppllcation Pro used Fees' current Fees Current Fees Current Fees Current Fees
Palm Springs Stadium
Application Deposit $ 10100 nee ilia nee n/e
Base rent-daily
Commeidel 33900 ilia ilia ilia n/e
Resident 33900 Pei n/a n/a n/a
Tas exampi/ru loflt 33900 ilia ilea n/a nee
Lights (per llOnF) 3600 Pei hour,mmlenum We nla nla Na
Municipal Alcoholic Beverage Fee 4600 ilia ilea ilia we
rooms esiden[standard,non profit&commelciel - ilia ills No nea
fees
Assocfahon Fee(per year
Family° 4500 peryear nAi ilia ilia flea
Adult 4500 peryear Na nla nia 1000 peryearforindio
and Parm Desert
residents
2500 per year for La
Cumta and
Rancho Mirage
residents
12500 per year for Palm
Springs residents
2500 per year for City
employees
Youth(ege 4.12) 4500 peryear nee nla ilia Na
Desert Hlghland Center
8500 nee 7500 cleaning deposit 1000 reservahonfee 27500 cleaningdeposi[
Application deposit
Resident
Alcoholic bevel ages 3100 ilia n/e It/a Not allowed
Baserent-[deaings 3100 daily,per meeting 10000 per hour for city 1500 pefhour(forfacdity 4100- for private, 1700 per hour,2 hour
residents and use of Oalhe 19000 commercial, mmrmumon
1 DSUSD,plus$200 Rodriguez,Council Political,outof City weekdays,
deposit Chambers,Youth groups,4 hour district esidents
Center)or$9000 per minimum,fee vanes w/discount card
5000 per hour for youth(18 day,plus cleaning depending on room 2700 per hour,4 hour
and under),501 c3 deposit of$7500) and facilily minimum oil
recreation weekends,
organizations,plus district residents
$100 00 deposit w/discount card
15000 perhourforcity 300- foi each half-hour 2200 per hour,2 hour
business and profit 625 or fraction thereof, m1111114im on
organizations,non city fee vanes weekdays,
residents, depending on room spinet residents
organizations,and and fatality w/out discount
businesses,plus card
$200 00 deposit
3200 per hour,4 hour
minimum on
weekends,
district residents
w/out discount
52 00 per hour,4 hour
minimum,on
weekends,for
resiclentcard
holders for
private events
5700 per hour,4 hour
minimum,on
weekends,for
non district
resident,non
card holder,foi
pi vale events
8200 per hour,4 hour
minimum,on
weekends,for
non-dislnct
residafl[w/out
discoun[card
57
Table 4.4. Parks & Recreation Departmv- Comparison of Fees Sunvmry(Continued)
City of Palm Springs-Parke and [City ofl Comte,Parks and City of Coachella.Parks and City of Riverside-Parke and Coachella Valley Parks
Recreation Department Recreation Department Recreation Department Recreation Department and Recreation District
ServlcelApplication Proposed Peesl Current Fees Cm rent Fees Current Fees Current Fees_
DeLeon Nf9hland Center(Continued)
Multipurpose RDOM 2
Base rent $ 3200, up to 4 hours,per nla n/a rile
Eyefuluse 400 each Lou rover4 n/a nla rife
Small facility'
Base rent 3200 up to 4 hours,per Na rile nfa
EMended use 400 each hour Over old Iva nfa
Tax-ExomptlNorvPro it
Alcoholic beverages 3100 Us old Not allowed
Base rent Meetings 2300 deny,per meeting 7500 per how for La Quit 1500 per hour(far Mal I ry 2800- for nonmrotits,4 1600 perhour,2hour
non-pmht useefCs1u, 12500 hour minimum,fee Minimum on
Drarnenot Desert Rodriguez,CDunal varies depending weekdays,
Santls Unified School Chambers,Youth on room and facility district esidents
District,plus$20000 Center)or$9000 per es'discount card
deposit day,plus slivering
deposit of$75 00)
5000 per hour far youth(18 300- for each half hour 2800 per hour,4 hour
andundep 5016 1625 or fraction[hot oaf, mmimUri
recreation fesearies weekentls,
organizations,Pius depending on room district residents
$10000 deposit and facility wl discount card
2100 per hour,2 hour
minimum on
weekdays,
district residents
w/out discount
card
3100 per hour,4 hour
minimum on
weekends,
district esidents
w/om discount
card
Multipurpose Room 2
Base rant 3200 up to 4 hours,per We L/a Life ree
meeting
F,vandod use 400 oachltourovor4 re Led Na W.
hoofs
Small facility 2
3200 up to 4 hours,per rile rile f We
Base rent meeting
4 00 each hour over4 rla nla men nla
EMended use hours
LBISLIm Center
Cashler2 900 pertiansechon n/a L/e ND No
Community Room
Application deposit 5500 not ncluding cleaning nla rile 1000 resetvaborfee 27500 cleanmgdeposl
deposit
Akendant 3100 per hour We ne n/a Na
Base Rent
Commercial
Meetings 15500 per meeting,3hours 15000 pei hour for city 1500 poi hour(for facility 4100- for private, 8500 perhour,21f=
business and craft rise of Callie 19000 commercial, minimum,on
organizations,noncity Rodriguez,Council pollbcel,out of City weekdays
residents, Chambers,Youth groups.4 hour
organizations,end Center)or$90,00 per minimum,fee varies
businesses,plus day,pluscleamng depending on room
$20000 deposit deposit of$75.00 and middity
Events 17400 daily,per event Ma be 300- for each half-hour 0500 perhour,2hour
625 or fraction thereof minimum,on
feevaries weekends
depending on room
and facility
5200 per hour,4 hour
minimum,on
weekends,for
resident card
holders
5700 perhour,4hour
minimum,on
weekends,for
non district
resident,non
card holder
8200 per hour,4 hour
minimum,an
weekentls,for
non-dlstrlct
rdsltlen[Odom
discan, card
58
Table 4.4. Parks & Recreation Deoarl7re22t- Comparison of Fees Summary(Continued)
City of Palm Springs-Parks and City of La Quinta-Parks and City of Coachella.Parks and City of Riverside.Parksand Coachella Valley Parks
Recreation Department Recreation Department Recreation Department Recreation Department and Recreation Disti let
ServicelAppllcatlon _Proposed Fees Current Fees Current Fees Current Fees Current Fees
Leisure Room(Continued)
Residents
Meetings :6 5400 permeehng,31-ours $100.00 perhourforcuy $ 1500 per hour(for facility 4100- for private, $ 1700 per hour,2 hour
residents and use of Callle 190.00 commercial, minimum an
DSUSD,plus$200 Rodnguoz,Council political,outof(bay weekdays,
deposit Chambers,Youth groups,4 hour district residents
Center)ol$9000 per minimum,measures w/discowrtcald
day,plus cleaning depending on mom
deposit of$7500 and facility
2700 per hour,4 hour
minimum on
weekends,
district residents
wl discount card
Events 8500 daily,per event 50,00 per hour for youth(18 nla 300- fol each half hour 2200 per hour,2 hour
and under),501 c3 6.25 or fraction[hereof minimum on
recreation fee varies weekdays,
organizations,plus depending on room district residents
$'10000 deposit and facility ceoul discount
card
3200 perhour,4hour
mmlmumon
weekends,
district residents
wlout discount
card
Tax ExemotlNon Profit
Meetings 8500 per meeting,3 hours 7500 per hour for La Oulnta 1500 per hour(for facility 28.00- for non-proBis,4 1500 per hour,2 hour
non-proh[ use of Calls 12500 hour minimum,fee mmlmumon
oramzations,Cesar Rodriguez,Council vanes depending weekdays,
Sands Unified School Chambers,Youlh on room and facility district residents
Distil,plus$20000 Center)or$0000 per w/discount card
deposit day,plus cleaning
deposit of$75 00
300- for each half-hour 2600 pefhour,4lrour
625 er import thereof, minimum on
fee varies weekends,
depending on room district residents
and facility w/discount card
Events 8500 wady,per event 5000 perrnourforyoutri nla 21.00 perhour,2hour
and under),501 c3 mmlmum on
recreation weekdays,
organizations,plus district residents
$100 00 deposit wlout discount
card
3100 per hour,4 hour
minimum on
weekends,
district residents
Mount discount
card
Non resident standard,non-profit&commercial 85.00 n/a are nla nla
fees'
Mumclpal Alcoholic Beverage Fees' 3100 No nod Is Not allowed
Dance Studl0 2
Application deposit 5500 nla nla nla Win
Mordent 3100 IN Iva des Na
Base Rent(3 hours)
Commercial 900 Fire We nla Na
Residents 900 Na Na nia nla
Tax-ExempUron-Profit 900 nla No Na Iva
Non-resident standard,non profit&commerical 900 Na nla 0l8 Na
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Table 4.4. Parks & Recreation Departnrnt— CoVan5on of Fees Surtwury(Continued�
City of Palm Springs.Parks and City of La Duinta-Parks and City of Coachella-Parks and Cityof Riverside-Parkland Coachella Valley Parks
Recreation Department Recreation Department Recreation Department Recreation Department and Recreation District
9ervlca/Application Proposed Fees' Current Fees Current Fees Current Fees Current Fees
Party and Hayfield Reservations and Use
Non-resident standard,non-profit is commercial - not we n/a n/a
fees'
thane Area Roservafion-DeMuth Perk
Artifacton deposit $ 10300 $50000 deposit has $ 7500 cleaning deposit, nla
plus$10 00
reseivaton fee
Base Rent(3 hours)
Commercial 13200 5000 per hour for stuff,g 8 2500 a day plus cleaning 4400 lesshsor200 We
andunder),5016 dopos¢of$10000 couple.4 hour
recreatop minimum,plus
organizations.plus $11 00 each addCl
$100 00 deposit hour
Residents 132 n0 5000 per hour foryoum(16 2500 a day plus cleaning 8800 200-400 people.4 nla
and under),601 c3 deposit of$10000 hour minimum,plus
recreation $22 00 each aft I
organizations,plus hour
$100 00 deeper
Tax-ExempWon-Profit 132,00 5000 per hour for youth(18 2500 a day plus deaning 13200 400 or more we
and under).501 c3 deposit of$10000 people.4 hour
recreation mlmmant,plus
organizations,plus $33 00 each atld[I
$1 cc 00 deposit hour
Pal-Soccer(minimum 2 hours)
metal Rental
Leagues 29600 5,00 perhourfornon- It/a 1000 per hour,plus 3000 perhour,2hour
profits..it Desert $500 per each minimum,district
Sands Untied School door half-hour or residents W/
District potion thereof,for discount card
private adult teams
or groups
2000 perhourforchy 3500 par hour,2 hour
residents and minimum,district
DSUSD residents Wear
discount card
25,00 per hour for city 5000 per hour,2 hour
businesses and profit minimum,Pon
-
orgarroomn,non dty district residents
residents w/outdlswunt
card
Free foryowh(18 and
under),non-profit
organaatons
Tournament(per team)° 10000 perteam We ma n/a we
Lights n/a
DeMuth Park 92.00 Free foryoutg 8 antl are 10000 per hour,plus Na
under).501 c3 $5 00 per each
organizations soon half-hour or
fnscuou thereof,for
private adult teams
or groups
1500 parhomforrion-
prefits and Desert
Sends Unified School
District
2000 perhourforcily
residents and
DSUSD
2500 perhourforcity
businesses and profit
organization,non city
residents
Resetvatons 900 me V. n/e 1000 per hour,2 hour
minimum,distinct
residents w/
discount card
1500 per hour,2 hour
minimum,di dri of
offelmfe W/pul
discount card
4000 per hour,2 hour
minimum,non
district esidents
w/out discount
card
Table 4.4. Parks & Recreation Departnm- Ctmpani on of Fee; Summary(Continued)
City of Patin Springs-Parks and City of La Quints-Parks and City of Coachella-Parks and City of Riverside.Parksand Coachella Valley Parks
Recreation Department Recreation Department Recreation Department Recreation Department and Recreation District
ServicelAppllcatlon proposed Fees' Current Fees Current Fees Current Fees Current Fees
Park and Playflold Reservations and Use
(Cominued)
P>oields-Softball&Baseball(minimum 2
hours
Field Rental
Leagues
Residents $ 12200 perhour $ 2400 per hour for diamond old No Na
preparation(112 hour
minimum)
Tax-&emptiNon-Profit 12200 perhour 2400 per hour foldiamond 1118 Na pa
preparation(112 hour
minimum)
Tournament' 12200 per team nla n1a nra n1a
Lights
DeMuth Park 9200 nla nla 10000 per hour,plus 3000 per hour,2 hour
$500 pet such minimum,dish[or
adult hah-hour or residentswl
fraction thereof,for discount card
private adult teams
or groups
3500 per hour,2 hour
minimum,distrmt
residents wlout
discount card
6000 per hour,2hour
minimum,non-
district residents
Man discount
card
Pavilion Way(Cerritos Rd)Practice Fleld 2 15800 n1a 111a Ica n1a
Reservations 8900 n1a n1a nla 1000 per hour,2 hour
minimum,district
residents wl
discount card
1500 per hour,2hour
minimum,district
residents wlout
discount card
40,00 per hour,2 hour
mnimum,non-
district residents
velour discount
card
Recreational Vehicle Parking Fees'-
Mutple-day events(City contracted) 1100 nia Trial nla nca
(There must be a guaranteed minimum of 25 RV's 9300 We nla Na Na
in order to park m City facilities)
Special Events - Sunrise, Victoria & Ruth
Hardy Parks
Application deposit 5500 No 10000 nla nla
Base Rent
Commercial 11500 per day n1a 2500 parody Na nla
Residents 11500 perdav 018 2500 perdav n/a n18
Tax-ExemplNon-Profi1 11500 perday Na 2500 per day nla n1a
Municipal Alcohol Beverage Fee'
Commercial 3100 old nra p1a Notallowed
Residents 3100 Trio n1a he Notallowed
Tax-Exempt/Non-Profit 3100 nla rda n1a Not allowed
Table 4.4. Parks & Recreation Depanwa— CoffVarison of Fees Sunwwry(Coruinuedd)
City of Palm Springs-Parks and City of La Quints.Parks and City of Coachella-Parks and City of Riverside.Parksand Coachella Valley Parks
Recreation Department Recreation Department Recreation Department Recreation Department and Recreation District
SerVIcelAppllcdtion _ Proposed Fees" Current Fees Current Fees Current Fees Current Fees
Pavilion
Application deposit $ 2500 n/a We Na $10000 deposn,plus
$20 00
administrative fee
Events(8 hours) 331.00 8 hours per event nla nla nla 100,00 deposit,plus
$20.00
' admmisludive Pee
I Meetings(3 hours)(per hour) 37200 perhour,3hours n/a Na n/a 100,00 deposit,plus
$20 00
admmrstrauve fee
Attendant' 9300 nla nla nla n/a
Base Rent
Commercial
Events(8 hours)(per event) 37200 8hours per event 15000 per hour for city 1500 per hour(for red lily nla 11000 verday,non-
business and profir use of Calle dr5mCt resident
of ganrzations,non city Rodnguez,Council wlout discount
residents, Chambers,Youth card
orgamzatlons,and Center)or$9000 per
businesses,plus day,plus cleaning
$20000 deposit deposit of$7500
Meetings(3 hours)(permeating) 37200 per hour,3 hours Is nla No n/a
Residents
Events(8 hours)(per even[) 37200 8hours per event 10000 per hour for city 1500 per hour(for facility n/a 8000 per day,district
residents and use of Calle residents w/
DSUSD,plus$'200 Rodriguez,Council discount card
deposit Chambers,Youth
Center)or$90,00 per
day,plus cleaning
deposit of$75 00
Meehngs(3 hours)loan meeting) 372.00 per hour,3 hours 5000 per hour foryouur(18 n/a nle 8500 perday,dmtuct
and under),5016 resident W/out
recreation discount card
orgnnizabon5,plus
$100 00 deposit
Tax-ExemetdJon Profit
EVents(8 hours)(per event) 31200 8hours per even[ 7500 per hour for La Quirsa 1500 perhour(forfac[lrry nla 11000 porclizi
non-profit use of Collie district resident
eranizarons,Desert Rodriguez,Council wloutdiscount
Sands Unified School Chambers,Youth card
District,plus$20000 Center)or$9000 per
deposit day,plus cleaning
deposit of$75.00
Meedngs(3 hou 8)(per meeting) 372,00 per hour,3 hours 50.00 per hour foryoulh(18 Na Na n/a
and under),5016
recreation
organizations,plus
$100,00 deposit
Non-rssltlom standard,non profit&commercial 9300 nla nla n/a nla
fees 2
Kitchen use fee(Resident&NomResldent)(par 22800 permaeung n/a nla 2500 fail nonprofit 1500 perhour,21hr
meeting) groups,4 hour mmrmum
minimum
3800 for private,
commercial,or
political groups,4
hour minimum
300 foreachaddt'lhalf-
hour
Municipal Alcoholic Beverage Reese 9300 n/a nla n/a Not allowed
Table 4.4. Parks & Recreation Depar-trrent— Comparison of Fees Summary(Continued)
City of Palm Springs-Parks and City of La Dulnta-Parks and City of Coachella Parks and City of Riverside.Parks and Coachella Valley Poi
Recreation Department Recreation Department Recreation Department Recreation Department and Recreation District
Servlc,1APPlioatl0n Proposed Fees Current Fees Current Fee, Current Fees Current Fees
Progralu —
Aen icelSoo Bahl(Do(per month) $ 6100 per month We rile n/a Na
Aerobics,Yogn(per person drop in fee) 6400 per person drop in fee Na Did n/o ale
Camp
Performing Arts Camp/Dance Group""(per 6800 perweek old Na n!a Na
week)'
Summer Camp^(per week) 16200 perweek n/a n/a old 18000 disinctresldis is
w/ascent card
18500 dismctresidents
w/out discount
card
21000 non-district
residan[sw/out
discount card
Tiny Tot Cal(per weal)2 30300 rye red n/a Na
Dance
Pre-ballel/Ballet 1(1 close)(per month) 6800 per month n/a n/a Na 3500 persesslon
Ballet Adult Ballet(2 classes)(per month) 6800 per month Na rye me 3500 per session
Ballet IVIV IS classes)(per month) 6800 per month red Na Na 3500 per sesslon
Sailer VIVl(4 classes)(per month) 6800 per month his Na No 3500 per session
Lyrical Joss 1(5 classes)(per month)° 6800 per month n/a No ad, nla
Lyrical Jai If(6 ciasses)(per month) 6800 per month rile IVa n!a Na
Lyncal Jai lll(7 classes)(per month)' 6800 per month net n/a n/a no
(8 dance classes)(per month) 6800 permonlh n/a n/a rye Na —I
Share,go for payment received after the Ion of 4500 per class Na we n/a rile
the month(per class)°
Dane.eize/Falk Dancing/Square 3700 per person drop in fee We did his n/a
DencinglClogging(per person drop-in fee)
Bancernze Yopa(per month)° 5200, per montlr red rea Na rile
For Ki ds Only(Der month)s 2,46300 per month n/a we rile rile
JamJaanastics(per month)° 1500 per month Do ale n/a red
Parent&Me
Parent&Me(per month)° 3600 per month me Na rile n/a
Parent&Me(per person drop-in fee)° 3600 per person drop in fee A/c ale ale Na
Tiny TOLD(per month) 91400 per month n/o Na GOOD permsldenr ale
participant,non-
residents pay addPl
50%of Iles fee
Softball Leraf(per teem) 22400 parasol W. n/a n/a 31000 porteammcludes
D60,00
reNndeble forfeit
deposit r$10,00
per game umpire
fee
Softball Tournoi(par team)' 39700 Pei team rile file n/a Na
Simmigino
Parent&Me,SwimlProschool Beginner 9800 per montlr red pla rile ale
Swim/Beginner Slam(per month)'
Private Swi m LessonelAdult Group(per month) 11306 Per month ne, ale rile 3000
Swim Team(par month) 2100 per month rile rile rile 60,00 per hour,for 1-40
swimmers,at La
Quit
Bagdoume and
Mecca Pools for
district esidents
Atli a discount
card
80 00,per hour,for 1-40
swimmers,at
Paisley Pool for
district residents
whh a dlacount
card
Water Polo(per month)° 3000 permonlh We nla rile n/a
Surcharge for payments received after the 15th of 5D00 careless n/a Na rile rile
the month(per class)2
Table 4.4. Parks & Recreation Departwg- Comparison of Fees Su7ronary(Continued)
City of Palm Springs.Parks and City of La qulnta-Parks and City of Coachella-Parks and City of Riverside.Parks and Coachella Valley parks
Recreation Department Recreation Department Recreation Department Recreation Department and Recreation Blatt let
ServIcelAppllcation Proposed Fees Current Fees Current Fees Current Fees Current Fees
FAnnual
ark Fees
Reslden[Famlly Pass(peryear) $ 7200 peryear true trio n!a $ 500 discountcard
nt Membership Fee(per year) 7200 peryear Ala n!a rile 500 discoumcard
Non Resident Membership Fee(Pei year) 7200 peryear n/a n/a No 500 discount card
Annual Non ResidentFamily Pass(par year) 7200 peryear Ala n/a trio 500 dlecoun[card
Non Member Daily Foe(per day) 3800 perday, We rile Na 500 discount card
Three-day Pass 2900 n/a n/a Ala 500 discount card
Private Party Rental
Half Day(3 hour minimum)° 53200 3hour minimum his Ala n/a nla
EdDai erdavl' 86000 perday n/a We Na n/a
Showmobile'
Application deposit 69,00 nla Na Na Na
Rental 1 st 3 hours 83700 Na we nla n/a
Each Adddlonal Hour 28700 n/a n/a Na Na
Towing charges(reflectacmal castle City) 4600 Ne rile me rile
TransponahonlLabor 4600 Nat Na rile Na
Swim Center
Adults(13&over)(per visit) '1700 per visit true Iva 225 200 Pei visit
100
student,6-17 yrs old
Youth(4 to 12)(perms1l) 1700 pervisit A/c nla 075 5and under 100 pervah
100 student,6-17 yrs old
Joint Usage(per hour) 6900 perhour Na rile nla not
Lap swimmmg
Individual(per person/visit)c 38.00 per person,per visit We n/s rile We
Group Rate(eye[10) 3800 n/a Are be No
Swim Parties not
Security Depose° 900 A/c n/a nun
Base Rental(includes lifeguards)' 39400 No rile nla
Pool Passes On lots of 25)(per 25 swims)' 4700 No No No
Non-Profit SWIm Teams
I.25 Spin mmers(per monk) 7500 permomh No A/a 25500 1-100persons,2 6000 perhour,1-40
recluse swimmels,
district residents
wl discount card
at La Omnts
Bagdouma and
Mecca Pools
8000 per hour,1.40
swammers,
dismctresldents
w/cliscountcard
at Rowley Pools
26-50 Swimmers(per month) 7500 permondr n!a n/a 26500 1-1001pereari 7000 perhour,41-60
houruse swimmers,
cilstnc[Iasldents
wldiscountcard
at i-a QuInd
Bagdouma and
Mecca Pools
9000 per hour,41-60
swimmers,
district residents
w/discount card
at Pawley Pools
5 1-75 Swlmmers(par month) 7500 permonfh n!a Na 26500 1-100persons,2 8000 perhour,61-80
hcuruse swimmers,
dlsctrict residents
wl discount card
at La Ounto
Bagdouma and
Mecca Pools
10000 perhour,61-80
swimmers,
dlscmctresldents
w/discount card
atpawley PoalS
Table 4.4. Park5 & Recreation Department- Comparison of Fees Sto amry(Continued)
City of Palm Springs.Parks and City of La Quints-Parks and City of Coachella.Parks and City of River side.Parks and Coachella Valley Parks
Recreation[)apartment Recreation department Recreation department Recreation department and Recreation District
ServicelApplicatlon Propsosed Fees Current Fees Current Fees Current Fees Current Fees
Swim Center(ConBnuodJ
76-100 Swimmers(per month) $ 75.00 Fermi n/a Fla $ 26500 1-100persons,2 $ 9000 porhour,81-100
houruse swimmers,
district residents
wl discount card
at La Came
Bagdouma and
Mecca Pools
11000 per hour,81-'100
swimmers,
disrictresidents
NA discount card
or Pei Pools
Tennis Courts'
Rental - perhour Na No Fla Na
Vill at 2
Applicatlon Fee(non-Refundable) 2000 non-refundable Na No Iva Flat
Weekly Space Rental Fee(paid by the night)
Nonprofit Vandal s(perweek) 6500 perweek Fla Fla nla Na
Food Vendors(pel weal) 6500 perweek Fla File Fla nla
Non-Food Vendors(Pei Week) 6500 perweek Nu nto not Iva
Former(per week) 6500 perweek nla Fla Iva Flat
Sponsors(perweel) 55,00 perweek me Fla ni File
Monthly Paul Fees(prepaid by 15th of
previous month)
Nonprofit Vendors(perweek) 85,00 perweek Na nla Fla Ne
Food Vendors(perweolo 6500 perweek nla Na Iva Fla
Non-Food Vendors(per week) 6500 perweek Na Fla Fla Ne
Farmers(per weal) 6500 perweek nla File Fla Flat
Late Fee(paid after the 151h of the previous 6500 Fla Na Fla Fla
Fri
Rwommendad Plew Feast: __
Appllcatlon Deposit J 5100 i� Na File File Fla
Special Events Fee 155.00 ma nla roa No
banner Fees 18500 life ilia Fla had
Street Banners 78200 rva File nla Fla
Castle Banners 5700 Is We pie NO
Maermum Allowable Foes From ratio 4 5
No alter Jurisd¢Uan surveyed charges a Fee for Its same Smics
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Summary
This study of the Parks & Recreation Department Fee Schedule identifies Fees for Services
related to community centers, parks, sport facilities, and recreational activities based on Total
Cost of staff time, excluding the costs of rental. This analysis has determined that most of the
current fees are insufficient to cover the actual cost incurred in Service provision, much less any
rental charges that may be added on to certain Fees.
Generally, we recommend that Parks & Recreation Fees be set at 100% cost recovery levels.
However, some Fees, if set at that level, would preclude the participation of a number of
residents, and possibly lead to the termination of the Service. It is the City administration's
responsible to decide based on this reason and other policy considerations what Fees shotdd be
changed. We recommend that the City set its Fees at a competitive, market rate that will cover
at least the minimum of cost of staff time.
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CHAPTER 5. FINANCE & TREASURY DEPARTMENT
The Finance and Treasury Department manages the fiscal and financial affairs of the City in
a prudent and effective manner. It provides accurate, timely and comprehensive financial
information to the City Manager, City Coumcil, other City departments, the media and the
general public while maintaining the financial health, stability and well being of the City.
Description of Services
The Finance and Treasury Department is responsible for issuing certain business licenses to
new and existing businesses in the City. This is considered a regulatory function for which a
fee may be charged to the applicant. The Finance & Treasury Department also processes
checks in payment of various City services and may recover the cost of processing NSF
checks from the issuer. When the City's property is damaged through negligence of a
private citizen, the Finance and Treasury Department bills the citizen for the costs of repairs
and replacements.
Analysis and Recommendations
The Finance and Treasury Department requested that we analyze the following Fees:
• Assessment District Bonds requests per parcel;
• Returned Checks;
• Valet Parking Permits; and
• Rent Control
The Department also requested that we examine new Fees for Rent Control Reviews.
Other Fees that fall under the Finance Department's purview include late charges and are
not included in this analysis. As previously discussed in this Report, we believe that there is
no requirement to base late charges on actual costs, since the City is providing no "Service"
and no direct or indirect costs are being borne by the City that go over and above normal
administrative duties. However, we do agree that the City should employ certain penalties to
deter people from paying Fees late and therefore, would expect that reasonableness and
inarket comparables would be a good basis for determining the level of these types of fees.
Valet Parking Permits is a Fee that could be considered a rental charge and would fall under
the same circumstances as late charges. The Total Cost of Valet Parking Permits found in
this analysis reflects the staff time required to process such a Service and does not include
the rental usage of the parking lot itself. It is the City's decision as to whether it will set this
Fee at Total Cost or parking lot rental charges. The Maximum Allowable Fee determined
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for this Service can serve as a guide for management to determine how much it should
charge at minimum to cover staff time. In cases such as this, we recommend that the City
set it's parking permit Fees at a reasonable and competitive rate.
The purpose of this analysis is twofold: first, to describe the components involved in
determining the Total Cost based on time and materials; and second, to show the maximum
Fee the City can charge based on a 100% recovery level. A comparison of Fees is also
included in this chapter to give the Department a market overview of how the Maximum
Allowable Fees compare to other Jurisdictions. While it is our intent to show a Maximum
Allowable Fee based on actual costs, the City administration will ultimately decide which
Fees will increase or decrease based on policy and political considerations.
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FB Hourly Rates
Table 5.1 below shows the FB Hourly Rates Summary for Finance & Treasury Department
positions used to perform the services included in the Fee Schedule.
Table 5.1. Finance & Treasury Department — FB Hourly Rate Summary
PersonnelCestel $ 1,625273
Pei centafgo
of Cast
I-ost Allocations Amount Allocation
rieparttrrental Indirect Costs'
Administration-Personnel Casts $ -
Contlactual Services 1 7,000
Ivlaterials and Supplies I 73,300
Special Charges i 147,E_197
Capital Outlay I -
Total departmental Inliioct i,osts $ 227.897 14 94% $ 227,697
Inter-Departinental Support Costs
Support to (-1 00%) 0.00 $ -
Support from 0 00%
Total Interdepartmeut Indirect Labor ' '6 - 0 00% $ -
Central Services Overhead Allacation3 $ 304,291 19.95% $ 304,291
Total Costs $ 2,057,461
Ammal Dept. Indirect Inter-Dept. Central d7H Fully
Salary& Allocation Support Allocation s Btndened Pioiluctive FB Hourly
Positiond Benefits$ 1494% 000% 1996% Direct Laboia Hours10 LaboiRates"
Director of Finance &Treasurer $ 162,672 $ 24,335 $ - $ 32,493 $ 219,700 1,840 $ '119
Deputy City Treasurer 96,672 14,444 - 19,286 130,402 1,840 71
Revenue Recovery Specialist II 69,366 13,356 - 17,832 120,574 1,040 66
Account Specialist 65,793 9,830 - 13,126 88,748 11840 48
'From City of Palm Springs 2004-2005 Annual Budget.
=Percarlages derived by dividing Cost Allocations totals by Personnel Costs
'Central Services Overhead allocation from City oFPaim Spnngs Ci]ovide CostARecabon Study Report prepared by MuniFinancial December 2004.
`From City of Palm Springs 04-05 Salary Budget Forecast.
'Annual Salary and benefits provided by the City.
"Derived by multiplying Billable Hourly Rate by the Departmental Indirect Labor percentage.
7 Derived by multiplying Billable Hourly Rate by the Inter-Departmental Indirect Labor percentage
z Derived by multiplying the Billable Hourly Rate by the Central Services Overhead Allocation percentage.
"Fully Burdened Direct Labor total derived by the following formula.Departmental Indirect Costs+IMer-Departmental Indirect Labor+Central Services Overhead Allocation.
"Productive Hours derived by the following formula. 2,080 Total Annual Hours-240 Hours of Holidays,Vacation&Sick Leave,and Training
i'Fully Burdened Hourly Rates derived by the following formula:Fully Burdened Direct Labor divided by Productive Hours.
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Time/Materials Survey
Determining the amount of time each employee spends on assisting in the provision of the
Services listed on the Fee Schedule is essential to identify the total cost of providing each
Service. Further, in providing these Services, a number of employees may become involved
in various aspects of the process, spending anywhere from a few minutes to several hours on
the Service.
Identification of these time elements relative to a particular Service is most readily
determined through the completion of a Time/Materials Survey. The "time" portion of the
survey reflects the average estimated time each Department staff position spends on a given
Service. And the "materials" portion of this survey refers to the costs of materials spent by
the Department and is contained within the Departmental Overhead allocation in the FB
Hourly Rates. The result of multiplying the FB Hourly Rates by the time spent by each
position reflects the actual costs, or "Total Costs" of tune and materials of providing a
Service.
A Time/Materials Survey provides Department management with an opportunity to assess
the time requirements for each Service by position, and record that information onto a
spreadsheet that is used to develop the following Table. Table 5.2 below summarizes the
amount of time, listed in minutes for each employee used in providing a specific service to
the User. The table also shows the Total Cost of providing each Service in the Fee Schedule
resulting from multiplying each position's FB Hourly Rate by the time spent on the Service
and summing all of those results for each Service.
Table 5.2 Finance & Treasury Department —Time/Materials Survey
Finance Department Staff
Director of Deputy City Revenue Account
Finance& Treasurer Recovery Specialist
Treasurer Specialist
FB Hourly Rates' $119 $71 $66 $48
Service/Application Staff Time Spent on Each Service in Minutes 2 Total Cost 3
Assessment District Bonds(per request)(Fee per parcel) 5 15 27.67
Returned Checks(insufficient funds,etc.)" 5 20 30 48.84
Valet Parking Permit Fee
Special Event Valet Parking Permit Fee(per year) 5 120 147.84
Temporary Valet Parking Permit(per application) 120 132.00
Rent Control Registration' -
Recommendeed New Fees:
Rent Control Charges
Rent Review Request 500 1,583.34
'FB Handy Rates from Table 5.1
P Pro"ded by the City
'Derived by multiplying each positions FB Hourly Rate by the number of minutes spent on each semce
The State of California sets the cost of a glum check at$25 00,regardless of cost to the City
s Rent Control Registration is a Fee that covers legal costs to the City and does not involve any staff processing time
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Maximum Allowable Fee Summary
Table 5.3 summarizes the Maximum Allowable Fees based upon the Total Cost of providing
each service as illustrated in the Time/Materials Survey surmnarized in Table 5.2. Table 5.3
also lists the current Fees and provides the percentage of full cost recovery associated with
the Maximum Allowable Fee.
Table 5.3. Finance & Treasury Department — Maximum Allowable Fee
Summary
Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fee' Maximum Allowable Fee'
Assessment District Bonds(per request)(Fee per parcel) 27.67 2500 28.00
Returned Checks(insufficient funds,etc.)" 48.84 3000 per check 2500 per check'
Valet Parking Permit Fee
Special Event Vale[Parking Permit Fee 14784 75 00 per year 14800 per year
Temporary Valet Parking Permit 13200 2500 per application 13200 per application
Rent Control Registration - 40.00 per unit - per um[
Recommendeed New Fees: .
Rent Control Charges
Rent Review Request 1.58334 1,58300
Total Cost is equal to the Total Cost of Finance staff time or Fse Hourly Rates from Table 5 2
'cuir Foe provided by Ibe City
'Maximum Allowable Fee Is based DO the Total Cost rounded to the nearest dollar
"Tiro State of Contour sets the cost of a return check or$25 05,regardless of cost to the City
Comparison of Fees
Table 5.4 provides a comparison of Fees charged by neighboring or similar Jurisdictions to
assist the City in setting Fees that not only recoup costs associated with the provision of the
service, and are competitive with fees set by neighboring or similar Jurisdictions.
Table 5.4. Finance & Treasury Department — Comparison of Fees Summary
City of Palm Springs-Finance City of Cathedral City.
Department Maximum Finance Department City of India-Finance City of La Counts-Finance City of Riverside.Finance
^uervicelApplicahon Allowable Fee.I _Current Fees Department Current Fees Department Current Fees Department Current Fees
Assessment District Bonds 2800 per request,per Ella Ella Ella she
parcel
Returned Checks(msuflmtent funds,etc) 2500 per check 1600 or actual cost 2500 3000 2500 for nitial check
3600 for each
e05equent
returned check
Valet Parking Permit Fee
Special Event Valet Parlcog Permit Fee 14800 peVear Ella 1000 parkusepermit n/a Na
Temporary Valet Parking Permit 13200 perapplmation n/a Ella nla Ella
Rent Control Registration° - per unit nla 1000 Annual n/a Na
Registration
Recommendeed New Fees;
Rent Control Charges
Rent Ravlew Request '158300 nla 5500 Hardship Petition Ella life
5500 Pethonof
Interpretation
5500 Respondent
2800 Hearing Fee
82500 Required Deposit
r Maximum Allowable Foos From Table 5 3
No other Ju drelma s,.,ad oher9es a Foe for[his some SD,,,O
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Summary
This study of the Finance & Treasury Department Fee Schedule identified the Maximum
Allowable Fees for Services related to parcel requests, returned checks, valet parking permits,
and rent control. None of the current fees are found to exceed the amount needed to cover
the actual cost incurred in service provision. However, one of these Fees, Returned Checks,
falls under special state provisions that require it to be set at $25.00, regardless of cost to the
City. Other Fees such as Assessment District parcel requests, Valet Parking Permits, and
Rent Control are not common Fees that other Jurisdictions charge and therefore was
difficult to find comparisons for.
Generally, we recommend that Finance & Treasury Department Fees be set at 100% cost
recovery levels. However, some Fees, if set at that level, could violate state laws or other
provisions, and therefore should be considered carefully by the City administration.
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CHAPTER 6. CITY CLERK
Description of Services
The Office of the City Clerk provides not only a central services function to all City
departments, but also provides the public with complete and timely information.
Additionally, the Office of the City Clerk provides a number of Services directly to the
public for which Fees may be levied. These Services include providing the public with
copies of public documents including but not limited to the mtmicipal code, the budget,
Council agendas, Council minutes, and audio recordings of Council meetings. The City
Clerk also certifies documents and processes appeals to the City Council and Notices of
Intent to file petitions.
Analysis and Recommendations
The Office of the City Clerk requested that we analyze Fees for the following:
• Administrative Appeals Board;
• Certification;
• Domestic Partnership Registration and Termination;
• Mailing Documents;
• Comprehensive Fee Schedule;
• Municipal Code; and
• Zoning Maps and Ordinance
Other Fees that fall under the City Clerk's purview are Rental Rates for Council Chambers
and Conference Rooms. As previously discussed in this Report, we believe that there is no
requirement to base rental charges on actual costs, since the City is providing no "Service"
and no direct or indirect costs are being borne by the City that go over and above normal
maintenance to City property. We are aware of situations in which cities rent or lease
property for special uses and charge what is deemed a competitive market rate for such rent.
We believe that Palm Springs can consider that approach for Fees that are considered rental
charges. We would expect that reasonableness and market comparables would be a good
basis for determining the level of these types of fees.
The purpose of this analysis is twofold: first, to describe the components involved in
determining the Total Cost based on time and materials; and second, to show the maxi num
Fee the City can charge based on a 100% recovery level. A comparison of Fees is also
included in this chapter to give the Department a market overview of how the Maximum
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Allowable Fees compare to other Jurisdictions. While it is our intent to show a Maximum
Allowable Fee based on actual costs, the City administration will ultimately decide which
Fees will increase or decrease based on policy and political considerations.
FB Hourly Rates
Table 6.1 below shows the FB Hourly Rates Summary for City Clerk positions used to
perform the services included in the Fee Schedule.
Table 6.1. City Clerk— FB Hourly Rate Summary
Personnel Casts'
$ 290,928
Percentage
of Cost
Cost Allocations Amount Allocation
Departmental Indirect Costst
Administration-Personnel Costs $ -
Contractual Services' 6,000
Materials and Supplies 28,187
Special Charges' 28,187
Capital Outlay'
-
Elections' 8,000
Total Departmental Indirect Costs $ 70,374 24,19% $ 70,374
Inter-Departmental Support Costs
Support to(-1.00%) 0.00% $ -
Support from -
Total Interdepartment Indirect Labor' $ - 0.00% $ -
Central Services Overhead Allocation' $ 159,991 54.99% $ 159,991
Total Costs $ 521,293
Annual Dept.Indirect Inter-Dept. Central OH Fully
Salary& Allocation Support 7 Allocation a Burdened Productive FB Hourly
Position Benefits 5 24,19% 0.00% 54.99% Direct Labor s Hours 10 Labor Rates 11
City Clerk $ 121,133 $ 29,301 $ - $ 66,615 $ 217,050 1,840 $ 118
Chief Deputy City Clerk 98,264 23,770 - 54,039 176,073 1,840 96
Deputy City Clerk 71,531 17,303 - 39,337 128,171 1,840 70
'From City or Palm Spnngs 2004-2005 Annual Budget
2 Percentages derived by dividing Cost Allocations totals by Personnel Costs.
'Control Services Overhead allocation from City of Palm Springs Citywide Cost AVlocahon Study Report prepared by MuniFinancial December 2004.
4 From City of Palm Springs 05-06 Salary Budget Forecast.
'Annual Salary and benefits provided by the City.
°Derived by multiplying Billable Hourly Rate by the Departmental Indirect Labor percentage
r Derived by multiplying Billable Hourly Rate by the Inter-Departmental Indirect Labor percentage
'Derived by multiplying the Btllable Hourly Rate by the Central Sersces Overhead Allocation percentage.
'Fully Burdened Direct Labor total derived by the fallowing formula Departmental Indirect Costs+Inter-Departmental Indirect Labor+Central Services Overhead Allocation.
rO Productive Hours carved by the following formula: 2,080 Total Annual Hours-240 Hours of Holidays,Vacation&Sick Leave,and Training
Fully Burdened Hourly Rates derived by the following fonnulaa Fully Burdened Direct Labor divided by Productive Hours.
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Time/Materials Survey
Determining the amount of time each employee spends on assisting in the provision of the
Services listed on the Fee Schedule is essential to identify the total cost of providing each
Service. Further, in providing these Services, a number of employees may become involved
in various aspects of the process, spending anywhere from a few minutes to several hours on
the Service.
Identification of these time elements relative to a particular Service is most readily
determined through the completion of a Time/Materials Survey. The "time" portion of the
survey reflects the average estimated time each Department staff position spends on a given
Service. And the "materials" portion of this survey refers to the costs of materials spent by
the Department and is contained within the Departmental Overhead allocation in the FB
Hourly Rates. The result of multiplying the FB Hourly Rates by the time spent by each
position reflects the actual costs, or "Total Costs" of time and materials of providing a
Service.
A Time/Materials Survey provides Department management with an opportunity to assess
the time requirements for each Service by position, and record that information onto a
spreadsheet that is used to develop the following Table. Table 6.2 below summarizes the
amount of time, listed in minutes for each employee used in providing a specific service to
the User. The table also shows the Total Cost of providing each Service in the Fee
Schedule resulting from multiplying each position's FB Hourly Rate by the time spent on the
Service and summing all of those results for each Service.
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Table 6.2 City Clerk— Time/Materials Survey
City Clerk Staff
Chief Deputy
City Clerk City Clerk Deputy Clerk
FB Hourly Rates 1 $118 $96 $70
Staff Time Spent on Each Service in
Service/Application z 3
Minutes Total Cost
Administrative Appeals Board
Appeal, minimum deposit for hearing 180 120 150 $ 721.00
Certification 10 11.67
Domestic Partnership Registration 30 35.00
Termination Fee 10 11.67
Mailing Documents(at cost, or minimum)
#10 envelopes 5 5.83
Manila envelope 10 11.67
Large Box 30 35.00
Comprehensive Fee Schedule 5 5.83
Municipal Code 5 5.83 plus$85.00
vendor charge
Per page 5 5.83
Supplement 12 14.00 plus vendor
charge
Zoning Maps 5 5.83 plus vendor
charge
Zoning Ordinance Full Document 5 5.83 plus$10.00
vendor charge
Perpage 5 5.83
Supplement 15 17.50 plus vendor
charge
'FB Hourly Rates from Table 6.1.
2 Provided by the City
3 Derived by multiplying each position's FB Hourly Rate by the number of minutes spent on each service.
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Maximum Allowable Fee Summary
Table 6.3 summarizes the Maximum Allowable Fees based upon the Total Cost of providing
each service as illustrated in the Time/Materials Survey summarized in Table 6.2. Table 6.3
also lists the current Fees and provides the percentage of full cost recovery associated with
the Maximum Allowable Fee.
Table 6.3. City Clerk- Maximum Allowable Fee Summary
Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fee 2 Maldmum Allowable Fee 3
Administrative Appeals Board
Appeal,rrinimum deposit for hearing $ 721.00 $ 100.00 deposit $ 721.00 total cost
Certification 11.67 7.50 per document 12.00 per document
Domestic Partnership Registration 35.00 20.00 forregistration 35.00 for registration
Termination Fee 11.67 5.00 fortermination 12.00 for termination
Mailing Documents
#10 envelopes 5.83 Al cost per mailing 6.00
lvbnila envelope 11.67 At cost per nailing 12.00
Large Box 35.00 Al cost per nailing 35.00
Comprehensive Fee Schedule 4 5.83 5.00 flat fee 0.10 per page'
Municipal Codes 5.83 plus$85.00 70.00 85.00 based on the actual cost of
vendor charge the vendor 5
Per page' 5.83 0.10 per page 0.10 per page'
Supplerrlent 7 14.00 plus vendor 25.00 Based on the acttal cost of the vendor'
charge
Zoning Maps' 5.83 plus vendor 5.00 per map 2.00 per map(based on actual
charge cost of vendor)8
Zoning Ordinance Full Documents 5.83 plus$10.00 30.00 10.00 based on the actual cost of
vendor charge the vendor
Per page' 5.83 0.10 per page 0.10 per page'
Supple rent 7 17.50 plus vendor 15.00 Based on the actual cost of the Vendor'
charge
'Toted Cast is equal to the Total Cost of Oty Clerk Staff lime at FB Hourly Rates from Table 6.2
2 current Fee,provided by the aty.
'Nlaxi m A c%abeFee is Used m the Total Cost rourded to the recarest dollar.
'The ConrOrehersive Fee Schedule is a public records docurrent and should be set at$010 per page as per the California Public Records Ad
'The NLricipal Cade is a pubic records document and should be based on$95 00,the actual cost of the vendor,as per the Califorrra Public Records Pot
'The Sennce is a public records docurtrrt and should be set at$010 per page as per the Calirorria Records Ad
'The SeMce is a pubic records document and should be based m the actual cost of the vendor as per the Ca'ifoda Public Records Ad.
'Zw rg Maps are a public records document and shotid be Lased on$2,00,the actual cost of the vendor as per the California Public Records Ast.
a The Zmirg Ordinance Full Document is a public records docwrent and shoud be Lased m$2.00,the actual cost of the vendor,as per the Califorria Public Records Act.
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Comparison of Fees
Table 6.4 provides a comparison of Fees charged by neighboring or similar Jurisdictions to
assist the City in setting Fees that not only recoup costs associated with the provision of the
service, but also are competitive with fees set by neighboring or similar Jurisdictions.
Table 6.4. City Clerk— Comparison of Fees Summary
City of Palm Springs- City of Cathedral City- City of Rancho Mirage- City of Indio-City City of Indian Wells-City
City Clerk Maximum City Clerk Current City Clerk Current Fees Clerk Current Fees Clerk Current Fees
ServicelApplication Allowable Fees Fees
Administrative Appeals Board
Appeal,minimum deposit for hearing $ 721,00 total cost $10000 deposit nla nla $ 20000 plus thud pally
100 00 plus third paily
cost,without
public hearing
Certification 1200 per document 500 per document We nla nla
Domestic Partnership Registration 3500 for registl alion n1a Nat nla nla
TerminafionFee '1200 for termination nla nla the ma
Mailing Documents'
#10 envelopes 600 nla ma nla pa
Manila envelope 12.00 nla n1a nfa nla
Large Box 3500 nee ni li No
Comprehensive Fee Schedule 2'1 010 perpage" Waal his nla NO
Municipal Code° 8500 based on the actual 15800 partook 8900 per book
cost of the vendor`
Perpage, 010 perpages 021 perpage nla 010 perpage 10000 forbookwith
binder
Supplements Based on the actual costofthe nla '10000 per fiscal year Actual Cost per book 7500 for book
vendor' without bender
Zoning Maps T 2,00 per map(based on 89 00 including 350 nla 200 plus printing
actual cost of map cost
vendor)`
Zoning Ordinance Full Document` 1000 based on the actual 89.00 including nla nla 2500 zoning code
cost of the vendors map
perpage, 010 perpage, 0.21 pelpage 013 perpage 010 perpage 0'10 per page
Supplement 2,1 Based on the actual cost of the nla n1a nla nla
vendor?
I Maximum Allowable Fees From Tells,6 3
No other Jurisdiction surveyed charges a Fee for this same Service
s The Comprehensive Fee Schedule is a public records document and should be set at$010 per page as per Inn California Public Records Act
4 The Municipal Code is a public records document and should be based on$8500,the actual cost of the vendor,as per the California Public Records Act
o This Service is a public records docharent and should he set at$0 10 per page as per the California Records Act
u This Service is a public records document and should be based on the actual cost of the vendor as per the California Public Records Act
r Zoning Maps are a public records document and should he based on$2 00,the actual cool of the vendor as per the California Public Records Act
a The Zoning Ordinance Full Document is a public records document and should be based on$2 00,the actual cost of the vendor,as per the California Public Records Act
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Summary
The City Clerk's office generally provides the public with copies of public records including,
but not limited to such items as Council agendas which are provided free of charge.
Nevertheless, the City Clerk receives occasional request for copying services that are
extraordinary in nature for which a Fee is charged to recover the cost of processing the
request. Such requests may involve extensive document copying relating to a lawsuit, or a
request for audio or video copying of Council meetings.
Photocopy fees are governed by the California Public Records Act, (the "CPRA') which
limits the fee charged to "the actual direct cost of duplication" (Government Code Section
6256). The CPRA prohibits incorporation of document retrieval costs into the photocopy
fee. Actual photocopy costs fluctuate according to the number of copies requested, thus
adversely affecting the validity of any cost/revenue comparison. Several neighboring cities
have decided to limit their copying charge to a ten cent ($.10) per page fee, which is the limit
set by the Political Reform Act of 1963 (581008 (a) of the Califomia Gacernrrm Cale).
However, the limit in the Political Reform Act only relates to election materials and not to
most public records.
Currently, the Office of the City Clerk charges $.10 per page for such material. One
neighboring agency has set its copying fee to twenty-one cents ($.21) per page.
Certain City Clerk service fees are set at maximum limits by State law. Examples of these
fees are Notice of Intent to file petition and Lobbying certification. For all other City Clerk
services,we recommend a Fee equal to 100% of the cost to provide the service.
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CHAPTER 7. COMMUNITY TELEVISION
Description of Services
Palm Springs Community Television (PSCI'V) is the City's municipal government access
cable channel and a Service of the City's Information Technology Division. PSCTV
provides live televised coverage of the Palm Springs City Council and other public meetings.
PSCI'V also produces a large variety of original programming including: Public services
announcements, cormnunity forums, special events coverage, and other programs on local
issues.
Analysis and Recommendations
The Community Television Department requested that we analyze Fees for the following:
• Post Production Editing;
• Copies of programs; and
• Shipping of Tapes
The purpose of this analysis is twofold: first, to describe the components involved in
determining the Total Cost based on time and materials; and second, to show the maximum
Fee the City can charge based on a 100% recovery level. A comparison of Fees is also
included in this chapter to give the Department a market overview of how the Maximum
Allowable Fees compare to other Jurisdictions. While it is our intent to show a Maximum
Allowable Fee based on actual costs, the City administration will ultimately decide which
Fees will change based on policy and political considerations.
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FB Hourly Rates
Table 7.1 below shows the FB Hourly Rates Sulrunary for City Clerk positions used to
perform the services included in the Fee Schedule.
Table 7.1. Community Television — FB Hourly Rate Summary
Personnel Costs
$ 94,548
Percentage
of Cost
Cost Allocations Amount Allocation
Departmental Indirect Costs
Administration-Personnel Costs $ -
Contractual Services' 94,548
Materials and Supplies' 25,000
Special Charges' 27,450
Capital Outlay' 4,179
Total Departmental Indirect Costs $ 151,177 59.89% $ 151,177
Inter-Departmental Support Costs
Support to(-1.00%) 0.00% $ -
Suppon from -
Total Interdepartment Indirect Labor' $ - 0.00% $ -
Central Services Overhead Allocation' $ 30,340 32.09% $ 30,340
Total Costs $ 276,065
Annual Dept.Indirect Inter-Dept. Central OH Fully
Salary& Allocation Support' Allocation' Burdened Productive FB Hourly
Position" Benefiits5 59.89% 0.00% 32.09% Direct Labor' Hours" Labor Rates"
Government Broadcast Coordinator $ 85,059 50,946 $ - $ 27,295 $ 163,299 1,840 $ 89
'From City of Palm Springs 2004-2005 Annual Budget
Percentages derived by dividing Cost Allocations totals by Personnel Costs
'Central Services Overhead allocation from City of Palm Springs Citywide Cost Allocation Study Report prepared by MurnRnancial December 2004.
4 From Cl by of Palm Springs 04-05 Salary Budget Forecast.
°Annual Salary and benefits provided by the City.
°Derived by multiplying Billable Hourly Rate by the Departmental Indirect Labor percentage.
7 Derived by multiplying Billable Hourly Rate by the Inter-Departmental Indrtect Labor percentage.
°Derived by multiplying the Billable Hourly Rate by the Central Services Overhead Allocation percentage
°Fully Burdened Direct Labor total derived by the following farmula:Departmental Indirect Costs+Inter-Departmental Indirect Labor+Central Services Overhead Allocation.
'O Productive Hours derived by the following formula: 2,080 Total Annual Hours-240 Hours of Holidays,Vacation&Sick Leave,and Training.
Fully Burdened Hourly Rates derived by the following formula Fully Burdened Direct Labor divided by Productive Hours.
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Time/Materials Survey
Determining the amount of time each employee spends on assisting in the provision of the
Services listed on the Fee Schedule is essential to identify the total cost of providing each
Service. Further, in providing these Services, a number of employees may become involved
in various aspects of the process, spending anywhere from a few minutes to several hours on
the Service.
Identification of these time elements relative to a particular Service is most readily
determined through the completion of a Time/Materials Survey. The "time" portion of the
survey reflects the average estimated time each Department staff position spends on a given
Service. And the "materials" portion of this survey refers to the costs of materials spent by
the Department and is contained within the Departmental Overhead allocation in the FB
Hourly Rates. The result of multiplying the FB Hourly Rates by the time spent by each
position reflects the actual costs, or "Total Costs" of time and materials of providing a
Service.
A Time/Materials Survey provides Department management with an opportunity to assess
the time requirements for each Service by position, and record that information onto a
spreadsheet that is used to develop the following Table. Table 7.2 below summarizes the
amount of time, listed in minutes for each employee used in providing a specific service to
the User. The table also shows the Total Cost of providing each Service in the Fee Schedule
resulting from multiplying each position's FB Hourly Rate by the time spent on the Service
and summing all of those results for each Service.
Table 7.2 Community Television — Time/Materials Survey
Community Television Staff
Government Broadcast
Coordinator
FB Hourly Rates $89
Staff Time Spent on Each
Service/Application z s
Service in Minutes Total Cost
Post Production Editing
Trimming for content and/or length to complete a video project 60 $ 89.00
for cablecast
Programming Tapes
Copies of programs produced by PSCTV per VHS tape 20 29.67
Copies of programs produced by PSCTV per DVD 20 29.67
Shipping of Tapes
Tapes shipped by UPS 15 22.25
FB Hourly Rates from Table 7.1.
2 Provided by the City.
'Derived by multiplying each position's FB Hourly Rate by the number of minutes spent on each service
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Maximum Allowable Fee Summary
Table 7.3 summarizes the Maximum Allowable Fees based upon the Total Cost of providing
each service as illustrated in the Time/Materials Survey summarized in Table 7.2. Table 7.3
also lists the current Fees and provides the percentage of full cost recovery associated with
the Maximum Allowable Fee.
Table 7.3. Community Television — Maximum Allowable Fee Summary
Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fee 2 Maximum Allowable Fee 3
Post Production Editing
Trimming for content and/or length to complete a $ 8900 $ 20.00 per hour minimum $ 89.00
video project for cablecast 2 hours ( per hour(minimum 2 hours)
)
Programming Tapes
Copies of programs produced by PSCTV per VHS tape 2967 2500 each 30.00 each
Copies of programs produced by PSCTV per DVD 29.67 35.00 each 30 00 each
Shipping of Tapes
Tapes shipped by UPS 22.25 250 each 22 00 each
Total Cost is equal to the Total Cost of Television Staff time al FB Hourly Rates from Table 7 2.
Current Fee provided by the City.
'Maximum Allowable Fee is based on the Total Cost rounded to the nearest dollar
Comparison of Fees
Table 7.4 provides a comparison of Fees charged by neighboring or similar Jurisdictions to
assist the City in setting Fees that not only recoup costs associated with the provision of the
service, but also are competitive with fees set by neighboring or similar Jurisdictions.
Table 7.4. Community Television — Comparison of Fees Summary
City of Palm Springs- City of Cerritos- City of Rialto-
Television Network Maximum Television Network Television Network
Service/Application Allowable Fees Current Fees Current Fees
Post Production Editing z
Trimming for content and/or length to complete a $ 8900 per hour(minimum 2 n/a n/a
video project for cablecast 2 hours)
Programming Tapes
Copies of programs produced by PSCTV per VHS tapE 30.00 each 25.00 each $ 10.00 including tape
Copies of programs produced by PSCTV per DVD 30.00 each 25.00 each 5.00 with own tape
Shipping of Tapes
Tapes shipped by UPS 22.00 each Included in cost of copy Fla
'Maximum Allowable Fees From Table 7.3.
2 No other Jurisdiction surveyed charges a Fee for this same Service.
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Summary
This study of PSCTV Fee Schedule examines the Total Cost of providing post production
editing, copies of prograimning tapes, and shipping of tapes. It is determined through this
analysis that post production editing and shipping of tapes are insufficient to cover the
actual cost incurred in service provision. We recommend that these Fees be set at 100% cost
recovery levels. Copies of programs on DVD, however, exceeds the Total Cost of providing
that Service and should be considered carefully by City administration.
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fee Maximum Allowable Fee 3 Recommended Fee Notes
Recommended New Fees _
Fire Plan Inspected Fee(per hour)
New single family dwelimc $188al) NIA $188 $188
New commercial/ndustrial $376.00 WA $376 $376
Reader l addNons/remodels $94.00 NIA $94 $94
Commercial lenantimprovemenl $18800 N/A $188 $188
Commercial/ndushial addilmns/remodel $18800 N/A $188 $186
Head and duct system $9400 N/A $94 $94
Speaahsi Ore rnspechons mandated by State
ldw*alydhcaa
Day care(New,T or more occupants) $16800 NIA $168 $166
Day care(Annual fire clearance) $8400 WA $84 $84
Day care(Changem license) $8400 NIA $84 $B4
Day care(Compliance follow-upl $84.00 N/A $84 S84
Convalescent and Nursing Homes $29400 N/A $294 $294
Weed abatement $8400 N/A $84 $84
providing stand-by during potentially hazardous FB Hourly Rate NIA FB Hourly Rate FB Hourly Rate This Fee should be
activities based on the FB Hourly
Rates of the posRlons
that are present at me
cme of Ire mcldenL
Underground Storage Tanks _
Installation $16800 N/A $16800 $168
Removal I $420al) NIA $420al) $420
Special Events Standby(l.e.,parades,etc.)
Engine(per hour) $25800 NIA $258 $25860
Leadar Truck(par hour) $25800 N/A $256 $258.00
Water Tender(per hour) $14700 N/A $147 $147.00
Command(per hour) $12900 N/A $129 $129.00
False Alarms(Funsenekel5prinkler)
First False Alarm $240]5 NIA $241 $241 Each False Alarm takes
15 minutes,butmg,dess
the presence of(1)
Battalion Chief,(2)Fire
Captains,(4)Fire
Engineers,and
Firefighters.
Second False Alarm $240]5 N/A $241 $241
Thin False Alarm $24075 N/A $241 $241
Fourth False Alarm $240]5 N/A $241 $241
Fifth False Alarm $240.75 NIA $241 $241
SA or More False Alarms $240.75 NIA $241 $241
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fee 2 Maximum Allowable Fee' Recommended Fee Notes
LIBRARY FEES
Registration
Resident bmmwers $8.83 Free $9 Free
Non-Resident Bonowers - � �� � � "" ""'""' � ���� � � Cr[y asketl ronot
'I cdude Jnsm ad
Study.
One card for i year $30 N/A '$30 Crkv asked to aot
- fro'de lh.in the
Study.
Tvo cards for t year' $40 N;A
$40 Crty asked to not
Study
Study tMsin the
� - -
One card for 3 monms - - $20 N/A
$20 mrindethtti no(
Include fhismlhe
Study.
Replacement card per card('For 2 brut is at same $4.42 $1 $4 S1 '
address)
Damage&cleaning Fees for casings
(audiocassette,compact discs,recorded
books,DVDs,Co ROMa,etc.) -
Videocassette case $442 $1 $4 $1
Squeeze shelf(for videos) $442 $2 $4 $p
Flap(cover photo) $442 $1 $4 51
Description(on back) $442 $1 $4 81
Feesand Charges ,
Research>20 minutes $79.00 $50 $Tg
$50 The Maximum Allowable
Fee far Research
mmutes is based onn pro
he
average FB Hourly IRole
IIL
of Lra ibnan 1,11,and III.
Copies for research Vanes $5 $015 per Page postage $5 Copies for Research can
varym hunt based on
Iht amount d research
cordiroad of pagesn needed
number
of pages neetletl be
copied. The Library
currently charges Copies Flat
Fetes a OD For ito
of commend but a is
fee be
5 that Ihis
tee be$0 15
Tesr Monitoring-residents N/A $10 test+postage- $to test+Postage ge f10 test+postage Cftyaskth,s wa
shudy. thismthe
Study.
Test Monioung-non-residents N/A $20 test+postage $20 fact postage $20 test+postage Cap asked to not
mc9ude this in the
Study,
Internet printing $442 $010 per page $015 per page $0.10 per page Internet printing should
be increased to$0 15
per page to align with
other hbranas'copymg
fees
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
_Service/Application_ _ Total Cost' Current Fee Maximum Allowable Fee' _ Recommended Fee Notes
Damage charges-All library materials
a)Assessment for damaged or defaced library $1975 Replacement cast+$500 processing fee $20 for processing fee,plus cost of Replacement cost+$5 processinge fee
materials are to be tletenninetl by the Qty replacement
Lbranan or his/her tlesgnate
b)demote replacemenYfee $4A2 $l per barcde $4 per barcode $1 per barcode
Rental Face-Typewriters I -
Coimoperated earth.typeeamer N/A $025 per minute $0.25 per minute $0.25 per minute `Nota User Fee
Charges-PnnterS/Copiers -
Copmrs N/A $0.15 per nosy $015 per copy _ SO-15 Per copy I 'Not a_U_i Fee
Miami $263 $025 per copy $3 per copy - $0.25 per copy
Mmmnche $1 32 $025 per copy $1 per copy $0.25 per copy
CD RomBcompuier printing exceetlmg5 $9.25 per page(tst5 pages free) 50.25 per page(let 5pzges free) $0.25 per page(1s[5 pages free) Not Applmab,'e
pages
The Learning Center
a)Room refusal N/A $150 per hour $150 per hour $150 per hour 'Ncta User Fee
$75 per hour $75 per hour $75 per hour 'Nuts User Fee
b)Room rental using mdenderfroord, N/A $225perh.urifucluding$75mdeoc.nnec0.n $225 per hour including$75 video connection $225 per hour $75 video connection 'Nola User Fee
equipment.,slaw recurred to deal mi fee) fee) fee -
c)Room rental win video conference and no N/A $150 per hour $150 par hour $150 per hour `Not.User Fee
dialing cut ..
I
Recommended New Fees '
Non-Pickup of Interlibrary loans $1325 $3 $13 $3
Non-pickup of holds $442 $1 S4 $1
PARKS AND RECREATION FEES
Parks and Recreation is unlike any other Department within the City because its Services can be set at Total Cast,or can be considered a rental charge,which in this case would need to be set at a competitive,market rate.
While it is our intent to determine the Maximum Allowable Feces for this Department,it should be understood that these Fees are based on the costs of providing the Service by Department staff and does not include the
cost of the room rental. It is the City's decision as to whefher it vial set its Fees at Total Cast or room rental charges. In doing so,this analysis can serve as a a guide for management to determine how much it should
charge at minimum to cover staff gme.The Total Costs included in this analysis only reflect the staff time at FB Hourly Rates,and not the City's recreational fixed assets. Fixed assets are values of bulding and land
holdings and cannot be feasibly calculated to determine a room rental charge. Instead we recommend that the City adapt the approach that other Jurisdictions use and set its Fees competitively enough to ensure that at
least staff time is covered.
Facility Use
Palm Springs Stadmm
Applmation Deposit(Refundable) N/A $1,000 N/A $1,000
Rase Rent—Daily(Resederd
Commercial N/A $1,500 N/A $1,500
Standard N/A $725 N/A $725
Tax-exempUrecr roht N/A $350 N/A $350
Base Rent—Daily(Non-Resident)
Commercial N/A $1,875 N/A $1,875
Standard N/A $906 N/A $906
Taxexempt/Non-Profit WA S438 N/A $438
Field Preparation WA N/A N/A $40
Lights(per hour wdh 2 hour minimum) WA $25 N/A $25
Municipal Alcoholic Beverage Fee $46 25 $25 $46 $31
Desert Highland Center
Application Deposit(Refundable) N/A $25 N/A $35
Base Rent—Daily(Resident)
Daily(up to 4 hours) N/A $60/$25 all $32
Extended Use(per hour over first 4 hours) N/A $15 N/A $4
Base Rent—Daily(Tax ExprodYNonpries)
Daily(up to 4 hours) N/A $30/$10 N/A $32
E,darded Use(per hour over rest 4 hours) N/A $25 N/A $4
Municipal Alcoholic Beverage Fee $4625 $25 $46 $31
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fee' Maximum Allowable Fee' Recommended Fee
Frey,Da/Jaycee Bldg.
Application Deposit(Refundable) NIA $100 N/A $100 t
Base Rent—Daily(Resident) r
Commercial WA $60 WA $60
Tax-exempVNon-Profit WA $30 WA $30
Base Rent—Dally(Non-Resrdent)
Commerical NIA $150 WA $150
Tax-exempVNon-Profit WA $75 N/A $75
Kitchen use fee(Residents add non-resident) NIA $55 per event $55 per event $55 per event
Municipal Alcoholic Beverage Fee $46.25 $25 $46 $31
Leisure Center
Application Deposit(Refundable) NIA $25 N/A $50
Attendant NIA $15 NIA $31
Community Room
Base Rent—Resident $25 $55
Domrrrercral
Meetings(up to 3 hours) NIA $60 N/A $150
Events(daily) N/A $100 N/A $170
Standard
Meetings(up to 3 hours) NIA $60 N/A $60
Even ts(daily) NIA $100 N/A $100
Tax-Exempl/Nonprofit
Meetings(up to 3 hours) NIA $30 N/A $85
Events(daily) NIA $60 N/A $85
Base Rent—Non-Resrdent
Commercial
Meetings(up to 3 hours) N/A $75 N/A $187.50
Events(daily) N/A $125 N/A $212.50
Standard
Meetings(up to 3 hours) N/A $75 N/A $75
Events(daily) NIA $125 N/A $125
Tax-Exempl/Nonpr0fit
Meetings(up to 3 hours) NIA $3750 N/A $106.25
Events(daily) NIA $75 N/A $106.25
Meetings(up 10 3 hours) $55 08 325 $55
Events hasty) $3083 $15 $31
Municipal Alcoholic Beverage Fee $4625 $65 $46 $31
Dance studio
Base Rent—Daily(Resider(—3 hours)
Commercial N/A $100 N/A $100
Standard N/A $60 N/A $60
Tax-exempVNon-Profit N/A $30 N/A $36
Base Rent—Daily(Non-Resrdent-3 hours)
Commercial N/A $125 N/A $125
Standard N/A $75 N/A $75
Tox-exempVNon-FmR N/A $37 50 N/A $37.50
Remlhon
Application Deposit(refundable) $102 66 $100 $102 66 $100
Meetings(up to 3 hours) N/A $100 N/A $100
Events(daily) N/A $500 N/A $500
Attendant(per hour) N/A $15 N/A $31
Base Rent(Resslorid
Commeraal
Meetings(up to 3 hours) N/A $42500 N/A $425
Events(daily) N/A $100000 N/A $1,000
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost Current Fee 2 Maximum Allowable Fee' Recommended Fee
Standard
Meetings(up to 3 hours) WA $250 00 N/A $250
Events(early) N/A $850.00 N/A $850
Tax-asnuc/No0prpfit
Meetings(up to 3 hours) N/A $125 00 N/A $125
Events(dady) N/A $42500 WA $425
Base Rent—Non-Resident
Commercial
Meetings(up to 3 hours) N/A $53925 N/A $53125
Events(daily) WA $1,25000 N/A $1,250
Standard
Meetngs(up to 3 limas) WA $312.50 N/A $312.50
Events(daily) N/A $1,06250 N/A $1,062.50
Tax-Exempl/Nonprofit
Meetings(up to 3 hours) N/A $156.25 N/A $156.25
Events(daily) N/A $531.25 N/A $531.25
Kitchen Use Fee(Resident and Non-Resident) N/A $75.00 N/A $75
Municipal Alcoholic Beverage Fee $4625 $65 $46 $31
Swim Center
Adults(13&over) $1742 $3.50 $1742 $3.50
Youth(4 to 12) $1742 $2 50 $17.42
Joint Usage Group Rate(over 10 people)
Adults(13&over) N/A $135 N/A $1.75
Youth(4 to 12) N/A $125 N/A $1.25
Swim Par0es
Sccunly,Deposit(Refundable) N/A $10000 N/A $100
Base Rate pecludmg ldeguard—per hour) N/A $50 plus$1/adult&$0.50/you if $50 plus$1/adul l&$050/youth $40 plus$1/adult&$0.501youth
Pool Pass(25 sessions) N/A $25 00 N/A $45
Nonprofit Stwm Teams(par monitp
1-25 swimmers N/A $15000 N/A $150
26-50 swimmers N/A $30000 N/A $300
51-75 swimmers N/A $450.00 N/A $450
76-100 swimmers N/A $60000 N/A $600
Park/Playfield Reservations and Use
DeMuth Park-Picnic Area Reservation
Application Deposit(refundable) $10266 $50 $103 $100
Base Rent(Resident—3 hours)
Commensal N/A $100 N/A $130
Standard N/A $75 N/A $75
Tax-ExempgNon-Profit N/A $75 N/A $75
Base Rent(Non-Resident—3 hours)
Commercial N/A $125 N/A $163
Standard N/A $94 N/A $94
Tax-ErempUNOF-Profit N/A $94 N/A $94
Playing Felds-Soccer(minimum 2 hours)
Leagues(per red) N/A $30 plus$40 fieltl preparation N/A $40 plus$40 field preparation
Tournament N/A $30 per team N/A $40 plus$40 field preparation
Plating Fields-Setball/Baseball
Reservations $908 $10 $9 $9
Feld Rental(2 hr minimum)
Leagues N/A $30/field+$40 per field per day N/A $40 plus$40 field preparation
Residents N/A $10 per hour N/A $20 per hour
Tax-E%empl/Nnn-Pmfil N/A $10 par hour WA $20 per hour
Tournament(per team) N/A $30 N/A $40
Lights(per hour-2 hour minimum) N/A $15 N/A $25
anal
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fee Maximum Allowable Fee 3 Recommended Fee Notes
Cemtes Field(Prectice Field)
Re korvahons $9.08 $10 $9 $9
Lights(per hour-2 hour minimum) WA $15 N/A $25
Ruth Hardy Park/Demuth Park Terms Courts
Rental(par hour) N/A $10 WA $10
Sundse Plaza(Skate Park)
Resident Family Pass(per year) N/A $25 NIA $25
Resident Membership Fee(per year) N/A 810 NIA $10
Non-Resident Family Pass(per year) N/A $100 NIA $100
Non-Resident Membership Fee(per year) N/A $40 N/A $40
Non-Member Daily Fee N/A $5 N/A $5
Three-Day Pass N/A $10 N/A $10
Pnvale Party Rental
Haiti is hour maximum) N/A $300 N/A $300
Full-Day NIA $600 NIA $600
Parking Let—Reaeaboral Vehmle Parking
Multiple-day Events(City commuted) N/A $15 WA $15
There must be a guaranteed mmtmum of 25 RV's
to park at City facilities
Special Events -
Sunnse Plaza,Vmtona&Ruth Hardy Parks
Application Deposit(refundable) $55A8 $76 $55 $50
Base Rent(50 people or more)
Commercial NIA $200 NIA $200
Resident WA $200 N/A S200
Tax-Exempt/Non-Profit NIA $100 NIA $100
General
Appluaton Depos4(refubelft.) $5508 $75 $55 S50
Review Fee N/A N/A N/A $150
Program
Assocrabon Fee(peryear)
Family N/A $30 N/A $45
Adults(13&over) WA $20 N/A $30
Youth(41.12) NIA $to WA $15
Martial Nts(per month)
Akio. NIA $55 NIA $60
Tee Kwon Do Mao Duk Kwon NIA $66 NIA $71
Drop-in Fee(per person/per class) N/A $T WA $10
Camp(per week)
Performing Arts Camp/Dance Group" N/A $60-$75 N/A $60475
Summer Camp— N/A $60-$95 N/A $60495
Tiny Tot Camp" NIA $33 N/A $33
Dance(per month)
1 class per week NIA $45 NIA $50
2 classes per week NIA $60 NIA $70
3 classes per week NIA $75 N/A $90
4 classes per week NIA $90 N/A $110
5 classes per week NIA $105 N/A $130
6 classes per week NIA $120 N/A $150
classes per week N/A $135 N/A $170
8 classes per week N/A $150 NIA $190
For Kids Only(per month) NIA $90 NIA $100
Surcharge For payment received after tire 15th of $4517 $10 $45 $10
the monm(per class)
Tiny Tots(per month)
3 days per week NIA $75 N/A $83
5 days per week NIA NIA N/A $131
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost Current Fee' Maximum Allowable Fee 3 Recommended Fee Notes
Softball Leagues(per team) N/A $385-$700 N/A $3754500
Softball Tournaments'(per team) N/A $300-$500 N/A $300-$500
Sw'mmmg(p.rmonth)
Parent&M.,Swim/Preschool Beginner $97.50 $34 $98 $40
Swinnaeginnen Swim
Private Swim Lessons/Adult Group $112.92 $49 $113 $54
5howmobile
Apphca0on Deposit(refundable) $8858 $25 $89 $69
Rental lst 3 hours $836.75 $550 $837 $637
Each Additional Hour $28725 $55 $287 $297
Towing charges(reflect actual cost to City; $46.25 Actual Cost $46 $46
Transportation/Labor $46.25 Actual Cost $46 $46
VillageFest -
Apphcabon Deposlt(Ne-Refundable) $2017 $25 N/A $25
Weekly Space Rental Fee(per week)
Nonprofit Vendors $6534 $40 $65 $40
Food Vendors $6534 $75 $65 $75
Non-Food Vendors $6534 $75 $55 $75
Farmer 565.34 $75 $65 $75
Sponsors $55.75 $20 $56 $20
Monthly Space Rental Fee(per week)
Nonprofit Vendors $6534 $30 $65 $30
Food Vendors $6534 $50 $65 $50
Non-Food Vendors $6534 $50 $65 $50
Farmers $6534 $50 $65 Sea
Let.Fee(paid agar the 15th of the $6534 $25 $65 $25
previous month)
Insurance Processmg Fee N/A N/A $15 $15
Filming
Sell Photography
App icabon Deposit(Not-Refundable) N/A $75 N/A $75
Location Fee(per do,) N/A $15 N/A $15
Film
Application Deposit(Not-Refundable) N/A $150 N/A $150
Location Fee(per day) N/A $40 N/A $40
Banners
Street Banner(per banner/per week) $185.00 $100 $185 $185
Castle Banner
10-50 Solutions
First Week N/A $15 WA $15
Each Additonal Week N/A $5 N/A $5
51 or more banners
Rrst Week N/A $15 N/A $15
Each Additional Week N/A $5 N/A $5
Recommended New Fees:
Special Events-Application Deposit $5067 N/A $51 $51
Special Events Review Fee $15575 N/A $156 $156
Spaaal Events Insurance Processing Fee N/A N/A $15 $15
FINANCE FEES
Assessment District Bonds $2767 $25 $28 fee per parcel $27
Returned Checks(insufficient funds,etc) $4884 $30 per check $25 per check $25 The State of California
sets the cost of a return
check at$25.00,
regardless of cost to the
City
Valet Parking Permit Fee
Special Event Valet Parking Permit Fee $14784 $75 per year $148 per year $125
Temporary Valet Parking Permit $13200 $25 per appluelm, $132 per application $75
Rent Control Registration $40 per unit $do per unit $40
Recommendeed New Fees:
Rent Review Request $1,58334 N/A $1,583 $11500
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost Current Fee 2 Maximum Allowable Fee a Recommended Fee Notes
CITY CLERK FEES
Administrative Appeals Board -
Appeal,minimum deport for hearing $721 00 $100 deposit — $721 total cost $375
Appeal City Council
General Administrative Appeals N/A N/A N/A $375
Cerbfication
Per Document $11.67 $6 perdocument $12 Peru...mart $12
Domestic Partnership Regisbabon $351do $20 for registration $35 for registration $35
Termination Fee $11.67 $5 for termination $12 for teimirmilm, $12
Mailing Documents
#10 envelopes $5.83 At cost per mailing $6 $6
Manila envelope $1167 At cost per mailing $12 $12
Large Box $3500 At cost per trading $35 $35
Publications - -
ComprehensiveFeeSchedule $5.83 $5 flat fee $0 10 per page $0 10 per page The Comprehensive Fee
Schedule is a public
records document and
should be set at$0 10
per page as par the
California Public
Records AL
Municipal Code 583 plus$B5.00 $70 $85 $85
vendor charge
Per page $583 $0.10 per page $0.10 per page $0 10 per page This Service is a public
records document and
should be set at$0.10
per page as per the
California Records Act
Supplement $14.00 $25 Based on actual ventlor cost Based on actual vendor cost The Service is a public
plus actual cost of records document and
vendor should be based on the
actual cost of the vendor
as per the California
Public Records Act
Zoning Maps $5.83 $5 per map plus actual cost of vendor $2 per map $2 per map Zoning Maps area
plus actual cost of public records document
vendor and should be based on
the actual cost of the
ventlor as per the
California Public
Records AcL
Zoning Ordinance Full Document $5 83 $30 $10 $10 The Zoning Ordinance
plus actual cost of Full Docurrome a
vendor public records document
and should be based an
$2.00,fine actual cost of
the vendor,As per the
California Public
Records Act
Per page $5 83 $0 10 per page $0 10 per page $0 10 per page This Service is a public
records document and
should be set at$0 10
per page as per he
California Records Ad.
iannal
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fee P Maximum Allowable Fee' Recommended Fee
$17.50
Supplement plus actual coslof $15 Based on actual vendor cost Based on actual vendor cost
ventlor
PSTV FEES
Post Production Editing
Trimming for content and/or lemni to complete $8900 $20 per hour(minimum 2 hours) $89 per hour(minimum 2 hours) $89
a video protect for cablecaet
Programming Tapes
Copies ofpmgrams produced by PSCN per $2967 $25 each $30 each $30
VHS tape
Copies of programs produced by PSCN per $2967 $35 each $30 each $30
DVD
Shipping of Tapes
Tapes shipped by UPS $22.25 $25 each $22 each $22
Total C-1 iseq-1 to the To61 Clu of nepaNnanl ruff Lmo I Fa HOWY Raley Rom Table 1 in each Chou,
rtenl1 pA"u,by uz clq
Maximum All—blo Fae a bamh on re Total C-1 r—d.,Iv the n=aleal tlnllar
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost Current Fee' Maximum Allowable Fee' Recommended Fee
ANIMAL CONTROL FEES
Administrative Hearing Fee l -
Dangerous&Vicious dog heanng $550L0 $100 $550 $100
Animals j
Animal Daily Care Charges
Large Animals $5325 $35 $53 $35
Small/Medium Animals $1331 $5 $13 $5
Cals $888 $5 $9 $5
Special Handling $13.31 $10 $13 $10
Dogs $13.31 $10 $13 $10
Special Handling $26.63 $20 $27 $20
Animal Impound Fees
Animals
Large $106 50 $200 plus costs $107 plus any additional impound $200
pereres
Small(parakeets Etc)/Medium(rabbits, $7988 $10 plus any additional impound $80 plus any additional impound $10
chickens) penaltes penance
Call-brought in only $13 31 $15 plus any additional impound $13 plus any additional impound $15
penalhes penalhes
Dogs
Dog impounded on Airport property $13313 $250 plus any additional impound $133 plus any additional impound $250
Penalties penalLes
Dog impounded on School property $66 56 $75 plus any additional impound $67 plus any additional impound $75
parishes canaries
Animal License Fees
Dogs(One Year License)
Unaltered Dogs' tli $50 $27 $27
Spayed,neutered dogs $26.63 $15 $27 $27
Supplemental Lsonse Fees
Guard/Protection Dog Surcharge $53.25 $15 $53 $15
(Dog Act of 1969)
Senior Citizen(altered only) $26.63 $5 $27 $5
Replacement fee $2663 $5 per dog tag $27 per dog tag $5
Transfer Fee $2663 $5 $27 S5
Altered dogs 2 yr license $26.63 $25 $27 $25
Altered dogs 3 yr license $2663 $35 $27 $27
Dangerous&Vicious Animals
One-year hrance(includes three(3) $10650 $100 $107 $100
property moperNu,for approval)
Addi oral property Impactors(each) $7988 $50 $80 $50
ExoliciNomDomestic Animals(including
hybrids)
One Animal
One-year license(includes one property $106.50 $50 $107 $50
inspection)(per animal)
Adddmnal propedymsptai $79.68 $15 $80 $15
Premises(More than one animal)
One-year License includes one property $106 50 $100 $107 $100
inspection)per premises
Additional property Inspections each $7988 $25 $80 $25
lnancial
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost Current Fee' Maximum Allowable Fee a Recommended Fee Notes
Animal Placement Fees
Dogs,puppies,cats,kittens $26.63 $15 or best $27 ar best $15 or best
Dead Animals Fees
Delivered Dead Animals
By Deliverer(no assistance received) WA no charge+disposal fee no charge+disposal fee no charge+disposal fee
With Assistance(from Deliverer) $13.31 $155animals+disposal fee $13 per animal+disposal fee $13 per animal+disposal fee
winch t Assistance(from Deliverer) $26.63 $256am ule disposal fee $27 per animal+disposal fee $25 per animal+disposal fee
Oisposal Only(of Dead Animals)
Small/Medium animal $8.88 $10 per animal+costs $9 per animal+casts $9 per animal+cost
Large animal $213 00 $25 plus costs $213 plus costs $25 plus cost
Pick-up only(from facilities eclairs of City; $79.88 $50 service call+disposal Fee $60 served call+disposal fee $50 service call+disposal Fee
Pmk-up&Disposal
Small/Medium animal $6656 $30 $67 $30
Large arms] $26625 $50 plus costs $266 duscosls $50 plus cost
Trap Rental Fees
Inibal Fee per Week(deposit) $25 deposit NIA $25 `Nota User Fee
Extra Day
With Permission(per day) $8.88 $5 $9 $5
Without Permission(per day) $25 $25 $25 'Not a User Fee
Animal Control to pick up or reclaim $106.50 $100 perattempt $107 perattempt $100 per attempt
Late fee per day $25 N/A $25 Wota User Fee
Special Services:
Ammal ftemoyals
Initial call response,door-lo-door $53 25 $200 up to 1 hour $5a per staff,per hour $54 per staff,per hour
Each 12 hour after gust hour $2663 $50 per t2 hour $27 per slag,per l2 hour $27 per staff,per 112 hour
Billing Surcharge $7988 $25 $80 $25
Relocation of Non,Domestic Animals -
From Crty-owned traps
Set-up,checking&deanng $106 50 $100 per set-up call $107 per set-up call $100 per set-up call
Clearing Only
Non-skunk traps $53.25 $25 plus costs $53 plus costs $25 plus cost
Skunks
from Skunk trap $53.25 $25 plus costs $53 plus casts $25 plus cost
From non-skunk traps $5325 $100 plus costs $53 plus costs $53 plus cost
Not Contained m City Traps
Intel call response $53.25 $200 up to 1 hour,mihal response $53 per staff,per hour $53 per staff,per hour
Each 1/2 In $2663 $50 after Is[hour,per l2 hour $27 per staff,per 112 hour $27 per staff,par 1/2 hour
Emergency Services Fee-'After must call ours $106.50 $too plus any add N fees that may $107 plus any addtl fees that may $100 plus any additional fees that may
apply apply apply
Miarochipping Fee
Impounded/Rec]almed Animals $13 31 $15 plus impound fee $13 plus impound fee $13 plus impound fee
Dangerous or vicious animals $2663 $15 $27 $15
Owners request,reclaimed animals(when $1331 $15 $13 $15
obtaining City dog Idense)
Recommended New Fees
Dead Animal Cremation Hold-delivered $342 NIA $3 $3
Pick-up/Cremation Hold $25.63 NIA $26 $26
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost Current Fee 2 Maximum Allowable Fee a Recommended Fee Notes
POLICE FEES
Pingerpnnt Fees
Nan-Cnminal $6416 1135 $64 $35
NonState Mandated $64.16 $35 $64 $35
Jail Housing Fee ' I -
perday $611.25 $125 $611 $125
Background Check
ParindNldual N/A S135 N/A $135
Bicycle License Fee - -
Issuanceerreplacement0flmense $10.00 $1 f,ncusense $10 per license $1 per license
Miscellaneous Fees
Alcoholic Beverage Control Letters $2650 $10 per letter $27 par letter $10 per letter
Character Reference Letters $16S7 $5 per letter $17 perletter $5 per letter
Jewelry Sales Inves0gah0n Fee NIA $135 NIA §135 Not Applicable
Sletislical Data Repairs $40.00 $20 per hour $40 per hour $20 per hour
Impound Storage Fees(CVC 14602.6,14602.7 3. - -
14602.8) -
Police Admmrslretive Fee(one core,per
"hid.)
Class A Vehicle(<10,000 GVW) $65.91 $75 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus any Impound pend"as $66 plus any impound penalty fees
Class B Vehicle(10,000-30,000 GVW) $6591 $125 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus any Impound penalty fees $fib plus any impound penalty fees
Class C Vehicle(30,000-50,000 GVW) $6591 $125 plus ady,mp.nhd penalty fees $66 plus any Impound penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees
Class D Vehicle(>50,000 GVW) $6591 $125 plus anylmpound penal ty fees $66 plus any Impound penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees
Operator's Fee
Class A Vehicle(<10,000 GVW) $6591 $100 plus any Impound penalty fees $66 plus any Impound penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees
Class B Vehicle(10,000-30,000 GVW) 36591 $130 plus any impound penal R fees $66 plus any,mp.ocd penally fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees
Class C Vehicle(30,000-50,000 GVW) $6591 $180 plus any impound penal ty fees $66 plus any impound penally fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees
Class D Vehicle(>50,000 GVW) $6591 $200 plus any Impound penal ty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees
Operator's Storage Rafe $66 plus any impound penalty fees
Motorcycles $6591 $10 plus any impound penal ty fees $66 plus ahy,mpc..d penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees
Class A Vehicle is 10,000 GVW) $6591 $20 plus any Impound penalty fees $66 plus any Impound penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees
Auto/Pickup Truck
Class B Vehicle(10,00D-30,000 GVW) $5591 $25 plus any Impound penalty fees $66 plus ae,,mp.nnd penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees
Trucks,1 ton<20'
Class C Vehicle(30,000-50,000 GVW) $6591 $30 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees
Trucks>20'
Class D Vehicle(>50,000 GVW) $6591 $35 plus any Impound penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees
ImpoundedlStored Vehicle Fees(for Violations
under 12500,14 6 01-14 6 01.2,and 22651)
Polce Admm¢hahva Fee(one bme,per $55.91 $37 $66 $37
vehicle)
Concealed Carry weapon Parent
Imbal Apphosai Fees
Two-year Standard $9600 $200(includes$100 Dept of Justice $96 p1us$100Dept of Jusbce Fee $96plus$100Deptof Jusbce Fee
Fee)
Three year Judge $9600 $222(,noted..$100 Dept of Justice $96 plus$122 Dept 0f Justice Fee $96 plus$122 Dept of Jushce Fee
Fee)
Four-year Reserve Police Officer $9600 $124(includes$144 Dept of Justice $96 plus$144 Dept of Justice Fee $96 plus$144 Dept of Justice Fee
Fee)
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fee a Maximum Allowable Fee' Recommended Fee Notes
Renewal Fees
Two-year Standartl $72.00 $77(includes$52 Dept of Justice $72 plus$52 Dept of Justice Fee $72 plus$52 Dept of Justice Fee
Fee)
Three year Judge $7200 $99 On.[ use$74 Dept of Justice $72 p1us$74Dept of Justice Fee
f72 plus$74 Dept of Justice Fee
Fee)
Four-year Reserve Police Officer $7200 S96($96 Dept of Justice Fee) $72 plus$96 D.ptof Justice Fee
$72 plus$96 Dept of Justice Fee
Madification/Amentlment Fee e,change of $1600 $10 $16 $10
name,guns,address)
Annual Range Quahfmation Fees
Inhimtlual Fee(Neil lty employee) $31.50 $60 $32 $32
Non-PSPD City employee $3150 $45 $32 $32
PSPD Employee/Personnel $31 50 $25 $32
$25
State Mantlaletl Training
li l applicant(16 his class time+8 hire $1,512.00 $150 $1,512 $150
range time)
Renewals(4 he class time,4 hrs range $504.00 $70 $504
time) $]g
Range Use - -
OulsitleLawEnforcementAgenciesperhour $63.00 $50 perh.ur $63 per hour $50
(including Tribal Police)
Other City Department Training per hour(Fire $6300 $20 per hour,,/.amunins,$40 per $63 par hour $20
Department,Auporl,etc.) hour w/amurAjon
New Officer Range Orientation per hour $6300 $50 per hour $83 per hour $56
Retired PSPD Concealed Weapons(Annual $31 50 325 lapse $32 flat fee $25
Qualification)
Palm Springs City Employee Use per hour(Non $63.00 $25 per hour $63 per hour $25
Potice Officer)
Repossessed Vehicle Fee Report Receipt A riling Fee(for Redemption on $2608 $15 per vehicle $26 per vehicle $15 per vehicle
Repossessed Vehicle)
914 Emergency Communications System ..
Response Fee
Per Smgle Access Line N/A N/A $113 mulei bases line
(As earned by Comoro.1659) per m IP $1-03 per month/peraccess line
False Alarm Fee
Permitted Alarm
(#of False Alarms in 365 daypenod)
1st Alarm N/A Free N/A Free
2ntl Alarm N/A Free N/A $100
3rtl Alarm N/A $50 N/A $150
41h Alarm N/A $75 N/A $200
5th Alarm N/A $100 N/A $200
Non-Permitted Alarm
(ff of False Alarms rn 365 do,pence)
1st Alarm N/A $100 N/A $100
2ntl Alarm N/A $200 N/A $150
3rtl Alarm N/A $200 N/A $200
40 Alarm N/A $200 N/A $200
5Ih Alarm N/A $200 N/A $200
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fee' Maximum Allowable Fee 3 Recommended Fee Notes
FIRE FEES
Fire&Emergency
Fire Dept responses to fioodmg,hazardous FB Hourly Rate Costs recoverable for all izertme expenses, FB Hourly Rate plus Materials FB Hourly Rate plus Materials This Fee should be
..rats,structure fines,refuse firs,and plus Malerials direct cost&fair&reasonable overhead based on the FB Hourly
vegetation fires Rates of the postrons
that are present at the
time of the incident
Inspections: -
Ans.Im esi abou Fee(per hour) $84.0n N/A $84 $84
Smoke detector Inspection Fee $4513 $44 $45
E45 Smoke protector
may
conduInsp.cted
maybe
Fire Marshal,
1,a Deputy
Fire Marshal,Ere
or Fire ,Flreghler, Th
or Fire Flgho ghler The
Total Cost for Nis Fee
oed,f average FB
Hourly Rates of these
s multiplied by
30 minutes
30 minutes
Ere Inspector Inspections(Referred by Engine $4200 $4D per inspection $42 per inspection $42
Company)
Knaxn"Box Inspection $42.00 $40 per inspection $42 parmspectipn $42
Safety Truman
Safety training to include,but not limited to $7620 N/A $76 $76 Safety Training Courses
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitalion(CPR),& may be conducted by a
C A R E S.(Community Assistance& Deputy Fire Marshal,
Response to Emergency Situations)bammg: FreBghter,R.
Medical Aid During Emergency/Disaster, Endurer,Firefighter
Emergency Preparedness/Response&Basics Paramedic,Fire Captain,
of Fire(per hour) or Emergency Services
Coordinator The Total
Cost for this fee is based
on the average FB
Hourly Rates of these
positions
3 Hr class/minimum class size 6 $38.10 $25 perstutlent $38 par stutlent $36 per student
4 Hr class l minimum class size 6 $50.80 $30 perstutlent $51 perstutlent $51 per student
5 Hn classI Nmum tlass side6 $6350 $37 perstudent $64 per student $64 per student
6 Hr.class/minimum class size 6 $76.20 $43 per student $76 per student $76 per student
8 Hr.class minimum class size:6 $10160 $55 per student $102 per student $102 per student
4 Hr class minimum class size 4 S7620 $42 per student 376 per student $76 per student
permits
Biasing
Blasting(=1001hs.)(per permitp $8400 $35 $84 $84
Blasting(>1001bs.)(par permit) $8400 $40 $84 $B4
Camucate of Fitness for Blasting (per pariah $8400 $20 $84 $84
Issued annually)
Pyrofechn¢Dsplays(indeadoutdoaQ
For One Deputy Fire Marshal $33600 $121 per permit $336 per permit $336
(minimum of 4 hours)
For Two Deputy tire Marshals $67200 $122 per permu $672 perpepml $672
(minimum of 4 hours for each DFM)
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
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Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fee' Maximum Allowable Fee' Recommended Fee Notes
_ ANIMAL CONTROL FEES
AtlmlrlshStive Hearing Fee- -- _ � _- -. _ _ -- - --� -_ -
Dangerous&Vocastlog homing $55000 $100 $550 $100 <al
Animal Daily Care Charges M,L
Large Animals $5325 $35 $53 $35
Small/Medium Animals $1331 $5 $13 $5
cut $8.88 $5 $g $5
Specml Handling $13.31 $10 $13 $10
Dogs $1&31 $10 $13 $10 1®
Special Handling $2663 $20 $27 $20 1
'-_Animallmpmmd Fees - - --- - - - - -- - ..
Anmals
Large $106.50 $200 plus costs $107 plus any additional impound $200
penalties
Small(parakeets.Etc.)/Medium(rabbits, $79.88 $10 plus any addrfional impound $80 plus any addiconal impound $10
chickens) penalties nacelles
Cats-bmughlm only $1331 $15 plus any additional impound $13 plus any add,6.d.1 Impound $15
Parallel, penalties
Dogs
Dog impounded on Airport property $13313 $250 plus any additional impound $133 plus any addNonal impound $250
Penalties penalties
Dog impounded or Scholl Property $5655 $75 plus any additional impound $67 plus any additional impound $75
penalties parishes
Admit License Fees
Dogs(One Year License)
Unaltered Dogs: $26.63 $50 $27 $27
Spayed,neutered dogs $2663 $15 $27 $27
Supplemental License Fees
Guard/Protection Dog Surcharge $5325 $15 $53 $15
(Dog Act of 1969)
Senior Queen(altered only) $26.63 $5 $27 $5
Replacement fee $2663 $5 per dog tag $27 per tlog tag $5
Transfer Fee $26.63 $5 $27 $5
Altered dogs 2 yr license $2663 $25 $27 $25
Altered dogs 3 yr license $2663 $35 $27 $27
Dangerous&Vicious Animals - --- G. - - ' `- ;-: ' - •_ - . , _ I I I _ _ _
One-year license(mcluded Far..(3) $10650 $100 $107 $100
mcperty inspeclonsfarapproval)
Additional property inspections(each) $7988 $50 $80 $50
'ExoticMon-pmnesticA mmals(ioripludfng' -' - - -- . . -
One Animal - - - - -.
One-year license(includes one property $10650 $50 $107 $50
mapeolon)(per animal)
Additional property inspections $7988 $15 $80 $15
Premises(More than one i mural)
One-year License(includes one property $106.50 $100 $107 $100
inspection)per premises
Additional property inspections each $79.88 $25 $80 $25
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
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Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fee Maximum Allowable Fee 3 Recommended Fee Notes
Animal Flacrrumn Fees t_. _ _ _ - ._c _ - - -- - :- _-_ . -
Dogs,poppies,cats kittens $26 $15 or best $27 or best $15 im best
Dead Animals Fees,
DeOveretl Deatl Animals
By Deliverer(a.assistance received) NIA no charge+disposal fee no charge+tlisposal fee no charge+disposal fee
With Assistance them Deliverer) $1331 $155 animals+disposal fee $13 per animal+disposal fee $13 per animal+disposal fee
Without Assistance(hom Deliverer) $26.63 $256 animals+disposal fee $27 per animal+disposal fee $25 per animal+disposal fee
Disposal Only p'Deatl Animals)
Small/Medium animal $8.88 $10 Pan immal+costs $9 per animal+posts §9 per animal+cost
Large animal $213.00 $25 plus costs $213 plus costs $25 Was..at
Pick-up only(from malines outside of City; $79.88 $50 service call+tlisposal fee $80 service call+dis disposal fee P $50 service call+disposal Fee
Rck-up&Disposal
Small/Medium animal $66.56 $30
$30
Largeammal
$266 25 $50 plus casts $266 plus costts. $50 plus
..at
Trap Rental Fees -
initial Fee per Week(deposit) $25 deposit NIA $25 'Nora User Fea
Extra Day
Wllh Pe...I. n(per day) $3.88 $5 $9 $5
without Permission(per day) $25 $25
$25 `Nola User Fee
Animal Control to pick up or reclaim $10650 $100 perattempt $107 per attempt $100 per attempt
Late fee per day $25 N/A $25 'Note User Fee
Special Serv,cesi= �--: .` --' - i . -_ - -.>- -
Animal Removals
ludel call response,door-to-door $53.25 $200 up to 1 hour $54 per sleff,per hour $54 per staff,per hour
Each 12 hour a der first hour $2s.63 $50 par 1/2 hour $27 per staff,per 1/2 hour $27 persist,per 112 hour
Billing Surcharge $7988 $25 $80 $25
- Refocahon ofNdn Dcmestic Animals
From Cty-cwnetl Uaps
Set-up,checking S clean, $10650 $100 parsel-u call u call P $10] perset- p $100 per set-up call
Clearing Only
Nomskunk traps $53.25 $25 plus casts $53 plus costs $25 plus cost
Skunks
ham Skunk trap $53.25 $25 plus casts $53 plus costs $25 plus cost
mom non-skunk taps $5325 $100 plus is $53 plus costs $53 plus cost
Not Contained in City Traps
Imbal call response $53.25 $200 up to 1 hour,initial response $53 per staff,per hour $53 per staff,per hour
Each 1/2 m $26 63 $50 after list hour,per 112 hour $27 per staff,per 12 hour $27 per staff,per 112 hour
Emergency Services Fee-"After hours"call outs $106.50 $100 plus any addrl fees lhalmey $107 plus any mdPl fees that may $1 Da plus any additional fees that may
- apply apply apply
Micro hiPpin9 Fee, - _ �- - -- _ _ —_ _
Impounded/Reclaimed Animals $13.31 $15 plus Impound fee $13 plus impound fee $13 plus impound fee
Dangerous or vicious animals $26.63 $15 $27 $15
Owners request,reclaimed animals(when $13 31 $15 $13 $15
obtaining City dog bcense)
ftecomm nQeLNew Fees - .. . - -- -
Dead Animal Cremation Hold-delivered $342 NIA $3 $3
Pick-up/Cram.n.r Hold $25.63 NIA $26 $26
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fee Maximum Allowable Fee a Recommended Fee Notes
POLICE FEES
Non-Criminal $6416 $35 $64- - -- $35
Non-Stale Mandated $64.16 $35 $64 $35
Jad f emider9 Fee"
- - forday $611 25 $125 t 1 - - $611 $125
Back9rppntl Check .. - � - .. .- -." �_ --_. � - .. _ .. _ _
perindrvitlual N/A 3135 N/A - - - - - $135 -
Bkycle Users.Fee
Issuan
Miscellaneous
ce or aneouslFeemenf of license $1000 $1 per license $10 per license $l penc�ense
Miscellaneous Fees- - -- _ - _ - - i - _ _ - � -•- - - - _ �
Alcoholic Beverage Carter Letters $26.50 1 $10 perletter $27par letter $10 per letter
Character Reference Letters $1667 $5 per letter $17 par letter $5 per letter
Jewelry Sales lnvestigalion Fee WA $135 N/A $135 Not Applicable
Statistical Data Reports $4000 $20 perheur $40 per hour see per hour
Impound Storage Fees(CVC 14602.6,1460278
141
Police Admrnfslra0ve Fee(one bme,per - -'
vehrcleJ
Class A Vehicle I<10,000 GVW) $6591 $75 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus any impountl penalty face
Class B Vehicle(10,000-30,000 GM) $6591 $125 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees
Class C Vehicle(30,000-50,000 GVW) $6591 $125 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus anyimpeund penalty fees $66 plus any Impound penalty fees
Class D Vehicle(>50,006 GVW) $65.91 $125 plus any impound penalty face $66 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees
Opsamar's Fee
Class A Vehicle to 10,000 GVw) $65.91 $100 plus any impound penalty fees $86 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees
Class B Vehicle(10,000-30.000 GVW) $6591 $130 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees
Class C Vehicle(30,000-50,000 GM) $6591 $180 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty tees
Class D Vehicle(>50,000 GVW) $6591 $200 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus any Impound penalty fees $66 plus any Impound penalty fees
Operator's Storage Rate
Motorcycles $66 plus any impound penalty fees
5fi5.91 $10 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus any impountl penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees
Class A Vehicle(<10,000 GM) $65.91 $20 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees $fit plus any impound penalty fees
Auto/Rokup Truck
Class B Valhalla(10.000-30,000 GM) $65.91 $25 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees $fit plus any impound penalty fees
Trucks,1 ton<20'
Class C Vehicle(30,000-50,000 GM) $65.91 $30 plus any impound penalty fees $66 plus anyimpound penally fees $66 plus any impound penalty fees
Trucks>20'
Class D Vehicle(>50,000 GM) $6591 $35 plus any impound penalty fees $fit plus any impound penalty fees $fit plus any impound penalty fees
loop ouhdedlBfoietl Vehicle Fees IN,Viplahons -
uptler12500;
Police Admiressmord Fee(one bme,Per - --- $65.91 $37 - - - -$66 $37 - - - -
vehrcleJ
Concealed Carry Weapon Permit - -- -- - _ - -
__ -
InibalAppbcantFees
Two-year Standard $9600 $200(indeed.$100 Dept of Justice $96 plus$100 Dept of Justice Fee P $96 plus$100 Dept of Justice Fee
Fee)
Three year Judge $9600 $222(include.$100 Dept of Justice $96 plus$122 Dept of Justice Fee $96 plus$122 Dept of Jesus.Fee
Fee)
Four-year Reserve Police Officer $9600 $124(include.$144 Dept of Justice $96 plus$144 Dept of Justice Fee $96 plus$144 Dept of Justice Fee
Fee)
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fee 2 Maximum Allowable Fee' Recommended Fee Notes
ftenawal Fees
Two-year$tmdard $72.00 $77(includes$52 Dept of Justice $72 plus$52Deptaf Justice Fee $72 plus$52 Dept of Justice Fee
Fee)
Three year Judge $7200 $99 lm.Imes$74 Dept Justice $72 plus$T4 Dept of Justice Fee $72 plus$74 Dept of Justice Fee
Fee)
Four-year Reserve Police Of ice, $7200 $96($96 Dept of Justice Fee) $72 plus$96 Dept of Justice Fee $72 plus$96 Dept of Justice Fee
Modification/Amentlment Fee di change of $1s.60 510 $16 $10
n......no,address)
Annual Range Qual'0catior.Fees
Individual Fee(Non-Cityemployee) $31.50 $60 J $32 $32
Non-PSPD City employee $31.50 $45 $32 $32
PSPD Employe./Tch onnel $31.50 $25 $32 $25
_-Stale-Mandated TraiNng` -
Initial applicant(16 hrs class Lure+8 hrs $1512.00 $150 $1,512 $150
range Lme)
Renewals(4 hrs class time+4 hrs range $50400 $TO $504 $70
lime)
Range Use... -
OutsideLawEnforcementAgenciesperhour $63.00 $50 per hour $63 per hour $50
(ledudmg Tribal Police)
Other City Department Training per hour(Fire $6300 $20 per hour w/o amunhon;$40 per $63 per hour $20
Depeftenf,Airport,etc) hourw/summation
New Officer Range Orientation par hour $6310 $50 per hour $63 per hour $59
Retired PSPD Concealed Weapons(Annual $31 50 $25 flat fee $32 Flat fee $25
QoaLfcabon)
Palm Springs City Employee Use per hour(Non $63.00 $25 per hour $63 per hour $25
Pohce Officer)
Rdpossessetl Vehicle Fee
Reporl Receipt&Fling Fee(for Redemption on $26.08 $15 per vehicle $26 pervehicle $15 per vehicle
Repossessed Vehicle)
.911 Eme gFee Cgmmuniwtio
li e Fee ris System - _ _
. esPons
Per Single Access tine WA N/A $1.13 per m.mhlper see.line $1.13 per month/per access If..
(As defined by Ordinance 1659)
,F.Ia6Alarm Fee _-
PermittedAlarm
($of False Alarms in 365 day period)
1st Alarm NIA Free N/A Free
2nd Alarm N/A Free N/A $100
3rd Alarm N/A $50 N/A $150 -
41h Alarm N/A $75 N/A $200
5th Alarm N/A $100 N/A $200
Non-Permitted Alarm
(P of False Alarms in 365 dayperap)
1st Alarm N/A $100 NIA $100
and Alarm N/A $200 N/A $150
3rd Alm. N/A $200 N/A $200
41h No. N/A $200 N/A $200
51h Alarm N/A $200 N/A $200
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fees Maximum Allowable Fee' Recommended Fee Notes
FIRE FEES
Fire&Emergency
,
Fire Dept-responses to flooding,hazardous FB Hourly Rate Costs recoverable for all overture expenses. FB Hourly Rate plus Motorola FB Hourly Rate plus Materials This Fee chculd be
materials,atropine fires,refuse fires and plus Materials direct cact&fair&reasonable overheatl
vegetaton fires. based FB Hourly
Rates off the
powers
that are present at the
Core of Jr.t incident
Arson lnvesOgation Fee(par hour) $8400 NIA $84 184
Smoke detector Inspection Fee $45.13 W $45 $45 Smoke pins,Decteplor
m
Inspecti ons a,be
conducted by a Deputy
M
Fire Marshal Fire
Captain,Fire Engineer,
or Fire RghtfCast
thter.The
Total Cost for this Fee
reflects average FB
Hourly Rates of these
positionsmultiplied by
30minutes
30 minututes
Fire Inspector Inspections(Referred by Engine $4200 $40 permspecbon $42 permspectan $42
Company)
Knoxr"'Box lnepeabpn $42.00 $40 per inspection $42 per inspection $42
Safety Training- - - I ' - - -.'_. _ . _ ____
Safety training to include,but not limited to $7620 NIA $76 $76 Safety Training Courses
Carcimpulmonary Resusataton(CPR),& may be conducted by a
C.A R E.S (Community Assistance& Deputy Fire Marshal,
Response to Emergency Situations)training, Firefighter,Fire
Medical Aid During Emergency/Disaster, Enginneq Firefighter
Emergency Preparedness/Response&Basics Paramedic,Fire Captain,
of Fire(per hour)
ie-Enneyerly,Servaes
Coordinator The
isbas
Cast for Nis fee is based
on the average FB
Haudy Roles of these
positons.
3 Hr.class/minimum class size:6 $38.10 $25 perstudent $38 per.rdsht $30 per student
4 He class minimum class size:6 $50.80 $30 per student $51 per student $51 per student
5 Hr class l minimum class size:6 $6350 $37 par student $64 per student $64 per student
6 Hr class minimum class size:6 $76.20 $43 per student $76 per student $76 per student
8 Hr,class/minimum"ass size:6 $lot 60 $55 perstudent $102 perstudent $102 per student
4 Hr class/mmimum class size:4 $7620 $42 perstudent $76 per student $76 per student -
Permits
Blasting(-1001bs)(perpermil) $84.00 $35 $84 $84
Blasting(>1001be)(perpennd) $84.00 $40 $84 $84
Certificate ofrtnessfar B1.lmg (per permit $84.00 $20 $84
issued annually) $B4
Pyrotechnic Displays Qntloar/outdoorf
Far One Deputy File Marshal $33600 $121 par permit $336 parp.mut $336
(minimum of 4 hours)
For Two Deputy Fire Marshals $67200 $122 par permit $672 perpermd $672
(minimum of 4 hours for each DFM)
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fee' Maximum Allowable Fee' Recommended Fee Notes
Recommended New Fees.'
fire Plan Inspec9bn Fee(perhour)
New single family dwelling $188.00 N/A $188 $188
New commercialfindusldal $376.00 N/A $376
$376
Residential atldNans/rematlels $94.00 WA $gq $gb
Commercial lenantimprovement $18800 N/A $188 $188
Commerciallndusldal additions/remodel $18800 N/A $188 $188
Hood and duct system $9400 xi $94 S94
Speorderi mspec0ons mandated by State
law/regntrud,
Day care(New,7 or more occupants) $168.00 N/A $168 $168
Day is(Accrual fire clearance) $84.00 N/A $84 $84
Day care(Change m license) $84.00 N/A $84 $84
Day care(Compliance follow-up) $84.00 N/A
$84 $84
Convalescent and Nursing Homes $294.00 N/A $294 $294
Weed abatement $8400 N/A $84 $84
providing stand-by during potentially hazardous FB Hourly Rate N/A FB Hourly Rate FB Hourly Rate This Fee should be
ac uvitie
basedon the FB Hourly
Rates
of the positions
Thal are present at the
time of the mndent
UntleT9rdund§torSge Tanks .-__ . .
-- - $168.0o WA
Installation $168.00 $168
Removal $42000 WA
_ $420 00 $azo
Special Events Standby(16.,pantles,etc)
Engine(per hour) $258.00 N/A $258 $258.00
Ladder Truck(per hour) $258.00 N/A $258 $258.00
Water Tender(per hour) $147.00 N/A $147 $147.00
Command(per hour) $129.00 N/A $129 $12900
False Alarms(Fiel9mpkef$pridkte� -
First False Alarm - - $240]5 - - - N/A - --- - - -
$241 $241 Each False Alarm fakes
15 minutes,but requires
the presence of(1)
Battalion Chief,(2)Fine
Captains,(4)Fire
Engineers,and(5)
FirefightersSecond False Alarm
$240.75 N/A $241 "'§241
Third False Alarm $240.75 N/A
$241 E241
Fourth False Alarm $240.75 N/A
Ffth False Alarm $241 $241
$240]5 N/A $241 $241
Six or More False Alarms $240.75 N/A
$241 $241
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
SeNheelApplication Total Cost'_ Current Fee Maximum Allowable Fee' Recommended Fee Notes
LIBRARY FEES _
Re9tstra[.n __,
Resld.ntb brow... --$883 Free $9 Free
Non-Fesiden,Borrowers - __ ,___ - ;-, -,.._.. ... .. _ -
_ ... � ... _- ,.,, _ _ -,.:Q:ryasketl to Trot
rdnrur rapt rrt me
Study .
One card fort year - " VG - - . HIA - $so cilyacaunbitn'tot
mGudB this m the -
Study
F.vo.ada for t year` -
. tole this]nth-
� `-: - S Study
'. _One cad'for 3 mm0+s _ - c$20 NIA
$20 -City asked to not
-_. - __. . . - �- .
found.Ns rn me- -
Sfody.
Rep_lacement card per card('For 2 adults ai same $4.42 $1 $4
address)
Dumage8 Tees foryasmgs _
(aud casadt.,compact iff
onpa itlt cs recofdCd - -
Videocassette case $4.42 $1 $4 $1
Squeeze Shall(for md.os) $aA2 $2 $4 52
Flap(cover photo) $442 $1 $4 51
Description(on hack) $4.42 $1 $4 $1
Fees and Charges:'.
Research>20 minutes $7900 $50 $79 $50 The Maximum Allowable
Fee for Research 120
minutes is based on
fate
average FB Hourly Rate
of Libraderan 1,11,and 111.
Copies for research Vanes $5 $0.15 per page Postage $5 Copies for Research can
vary in hme based on
the amount of research
conducted and number
of pages needed to be
copied The�brary
humanity charges a Flat
Fee of$5.00 for Copies
of Research,but itc
recommended that this
fee be$0.15
Tz3i Moni(o�ng-res tlenfsposlage, ' fig test+postage,". � '-Clryaskee to no!
mdudamr.to the -
TestMonitoring-nod.escorts _ NIA i 520 test+postage $20 test+ - - 'Citya
postage f20 test+postage City busM to rot
�rclude Mule ma
Internet cambric $442 $0,10 par page - - - - - $015 per a e $0.10 perp -- -- -shell
p g age Internetpsed to should
be page up
$015
P.page tri align vyN
other llbranes'copying
Fees.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Serv(ice/Application Total Cost' Current Fee a Maximum Allowable Fee' Recommended Fee Notes
damage charge3-Alilbrary materials - - -� '---- ' -- --- -
a)Assessment for damaged or defaced library -$19.75 Replacement cost+$5.00 processing fee $20 for processing fee,plus cast of Replacement cost+$5 processinge fee
putamuls are I.be determined by the City replacement
Dbran id or his/her designate.
b)Barcods replacement fee $4.42 $1 per barred. $4 per bureau. $1 perforcotle
Rental Fees Typeviraers
'Cro-hpirpred secure lypewrRee _ NIA , $0.25 per minute - _ $02b per minute $026 preandute ^No(a Ds.r Fee
Charges-Printers/Copiers-
_ - ---
_ __ f0 is peck Y' l_' $013 percoPy, __ f0.15 per copy-,} _`No_t a_D "Fee -
Copiers .- _ - .. - _ -_-NrA _ - - -
M¢mfilm $2 fi3 $0.25 per copy $3 per copy $0.25 per copy
Microfiche $132 $025 per copy $l per copy _ _ $015 per copy
pa Rem§compute pnntm exceedng 5� r-----
- g gs, _ $025 Per page(Tat pages,tree).' .5025 P"r Page(lsf opages tee) :,�§0.25 peipage(1st5 pege4 free) NeautpGraNe. � -
The Learned¢Center
$)Roomrgnizl,_ - ! _ N/A -$150 arher, - —"
P - Ainperhour $150 per hour Note UserFj?a
$75par hour - ' $75 perhour, $TS per hour -No Lb Fee '-
h)R Room usingvtlecc nference NIA $225 per hourmcludulg$75 video ommadfien $225per hour including it necbbm $225 per hour'+`fY5irk! contractor Nola User Fee - -
-,equpment or staff regaled to dial am - - ree) tea(_- - _ - _ fire
's)Room renfalwlih aldinabdohnameands. - "N/A - - $160 on,hour $150 perhour $150 per hoot .YYo(e Dser Fee
no cut
Recommender)Nevi Fees
Non-Pickup of Interlibrary loans $13.25 $3 $13 fi3
Non-pickup of holds $442 $1 $4 51
PARKS AND RECREATION FEES
Parks and Recreation is unlike any other Department within the City because its Services can be set at Total Cost,or can be considered a rental charge,which in this case would need to be set at a competitive,market rate.
While it is our intent to determine the Maximum Allowable Fee.It this Department,it should be understood that these Fees are based on the costs of providing the Service by Department staff and does not include the
cost of the room rental.It is the City's decision as to whether it will set its Fees at Total Cost or room rental charges. In doing so,this analysis can serve as a a guide for management to determine how much it should
charge at minimum to cover staff time.The Total Costs included in this analysis only reflect the staff time at FB Hourly Rates,and not the City's recreational fixed assets.Flood assets are values of building and land
holdings and cannot be feasibly calculated to determine a roam rental charge.Instead we recommend that the City adopt the approach that other Jurisdictions use and set its Fees competitively enough to ensure that at
least shaft time is covered.
Fority Use''
Palm Springs Sladmm
Application Dep...t(Refundable) N/A $1,000 N/A $1,0 ht
Base Rent-Daly(Resident)
Commercal NIA $1,500 WA $1,500
Standard N/A $725 MIA $725
Tax-exemptlNon-Profit NIA $350 N/A $350
Base Rent-Daily(Nan-Rosdenf)
Commercial N/A $1.875 N/A $1,875
Standard N/A $906 N/A $906
Tax-exempANPn-Profit N/A $438 N/A $438
Field Preparation N/A N/A N/A $40
Lights(per hour with 2 hour minimum) N/A $25 N/A $25
Municipal Aloci Beverage Fee $4625 $25 $46 $31
Desert Highland Center
Application Deposit(Refundable) N/A $25 N/A $85
Base Rent-Datly(Resident)
Daily(up to 4 hours) N/A $601 NIA $32
Extended Us.(par hour ever met 4 hours) N/A $15 N/A §4
Res.Rent-Daily(Tax arripVNonprei
Daily(no to 4 hours) N/A $30/$10 N/A $3P
Extended Use(per hour over firs[4 hours) N/A $25 N/A $4
Municipal Alcoholic Beverage Fee $46.25 $25 $46 $31
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost' _ Current Fee 2 Maximum Allowable Fee Recommended Fee
Frey,Dr./Jaycee Bldg.
Application Deposit(Refundable) WA $100 N/A $100 l
Base Rent—Daily(Resident)
Commercial N/A $60 N/A $60
Tax-excumMon-Profit WA $30 WA $30
Base Rent—Daily(Nur-Resrden!)
Commercial N/A $150 N/A $150
Tax-exempVNen-Profit NIA $75 WA $75
Kitchen use fee(Residents and non-resident) N/A $55 par event $55 per event $55 per event
Municipal Alcoholic Beverage Fee $45.25 $25 $46 $31
Leisure Center
Application Deposd(Refundable) N/A $25 N/A $50
Attendant N/A $15 WA $31
Community Room
Base Rant—Resident $25 $55
Commercial
Meemms(up to 3 hours) N/A $60 N/A $150
Events(daily) NIA $100 WA $170
Standard
Meetings(up to 3 hours) WA $60 WA $60
Events(dally) N/A $100 N/A $100
Tax-ExempUNouprofit
Meedngs(up to 3 hours) WA $30 NIA $85
Events(daily) NIA $60 NIA $85
Bass Rent--Non-Resident
Commerdal
Meeengs(up to 3 hours) NIA $75 N/A $187.50
Events(daily) WA $125 N/A $212.50
Standard
Meen"g dpto Shours) NIA $75 NIA $75
Events(daily) N/A $125 WA $125
Tax-Exempt/Nonpmfit
Meetings(up to 3 hours) WA $3750 N/A $106.25
Seems(lolly) N/A $75 NIA $10625
Meetings(up to 3 hours) $5508 $25 $55
Events(dady) $30.83 $15 $31
Municipal Alcoholic Beverage Fee $46.25 $65 $46 $31
Dance Studio
Base Rent—Daily(Resident—3 hours)
Commercial N/A $100 NIA $100
Standard NIA $60 NIA $60
Tax-exemptlNon-Profit NIA $30 N/A $30
Base Rent—Daily(Non-Resident-3 hours)
Commercial N/A $125 N/A $125
Standard N/A $75 NIA $75
Tax-exemptlNon-Profit N/A $37.50 WA $37.50
pavillion
Application Deposit mehinlable) $102 66 $100 $102 66 $100
Meetings(up to 3 hours) N/A $100 N/A $100
Even(s(daily) N/A $500 N/A $500
Amudant(per hour) N/A $15 N/A $31
Base Rent(Jrd ident)
Commercial
Meetings(up to 3 hours) N/A $42500 N/A $425
Events(dally) N/A $1,000 00 N/A $1,000
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fee 2 Maximum Allowable Fee 3 Recommended Fee Note
Standard
Meetings(up to 3 hours) N/A $250.00 N/A $250
Events(daily) WA $850.00 N/A $850
Tax-ErempUNonprefit
Meetings(up to 3 hours) WA $12500 N/A $125
Events(daty) N/A $425 00 N/A $425
Base Rent—Non-R..d.t
Commensal
Meetings(up Is 3 hours) WA $531 25 WA $53125
Events(daily) N/A $1,250.00 NIA $1,250
Standard
Meetings(up to 3 hours) N/A $312.50 N/A $312.50
Everms(dairy) N/A $1,062 50 N/A $1,062.50
Tax-ExempUNerpreft
MeeLngs(on to 3 hours) NIA $15625 NIA $15625
Events(daily) N/A $531.25 N/A $53125
Kitchen Use Fee(Resident and Non-Resident) N/A $75.00 N/A $75 _
Municipal Alcoholic Beverage Fee $46.25 $65 $46 $31
Swim Center
Anil(13&aver) $1742 $350 $1742 $3.50
Youth(4 to 12) $17.42 $250 $1742
Joint Usage Group Rate(ever 10 people)
Adult.(13&ever) WA $1.75 N/A $125
Youth(4 to 12) N/A $1.25 N/A $125
Svnm Parties
Security neposl(Retundable) NIA $100 00 WA $100
Base Rate(including lifeguard--per hour) WA $50 plus$1/adult&$050/youth $50 plus$1/adult&$050/youth $40 pipe$1ladult&$0.5ofyouth
Pool Pil(25 sessions) WA $2500 N/A $45
Nonprofit Swim Teams(per month)
1-25 swimmers N/A $15000 WA $150
26-50 swimmers N/A $300.00 NIA $300
51-T5 swimmers N/A $450.00 N/A $45D
76-100 swimmers N/A $60000 N/A $600
Park/Playfield Reseivahone and Use,
DeMuth Park-Ardle Area Reservation
Apptiolne.Deposit h fontlahle) $102.66 $50 $103 $100
Base Rent(Resident-3 hours)
Commercial N/A $100 N/A $130
Standartl N/A $75 N/A $75
Tax-Exempt/Non-Profit N/A $75 N/A $75
Base Rent(Nan-Resident—3 hours)
Commensal NIA $125 N/A $163
Standard NIA $94 N/A $94
Tax-ExentUNon-Profit N/A $94 N/A $94
Playing Fields-Sooner(mmrmum 2 hours)
Leagues(per field) N/A $30 plus$40 fieltl preparation N/A $40 plus$40 field preparation
Tournament N/A $30 per team NIA $40 plus$40 fieltl preparation
Playing Folds-SoWball/Basehall
Reservalicns $9.08 $10 $9 $e
Field Rental(2 hr.mmrmum)
Leagues N/A $30/field+$40 per field per day N/A $40 plus$40 field preparation
Residents N/A $10 per hour NIA $20 per hour
Tax-ExempVNon-Pheit NlA $10 perhour N/A $20 Per hour
Tcurnadi(per team) WA $30 N/A $49
Lights(per hour-2 hour minimum) N/A $15 N/A $25
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost Current Fee a Maximum Allowable Fee' Recommended Fee Notes
Cerritos Field(Practice Field)
Reservations $908 $10 $9 $9
Lights(per hour-2 hour minimum) N/A $15 N/A $25
Ruth Hardy P.1k Dersom Park Tanms Courts
Rental(per hour) N/A $10 N/A $10
Sunrise Plaza(Skate Park)
Resident Family Pass(per year) N/A $25 NIA $25
Resident Membership Fee(peryeau, N/A $10 NIA $10
Non-Resident Family Pass(per year) N/A $100 NIA $100
Non-Resident Membership Fee(per year) N/A $40 N/A $40
Non-Member Daily Fee N/A $5 N/A $5
Three-Day Pass NIA $10 N/A $10
Pnva(e Party Rental
Half-Day Pi hour maximum) NIA $300 N/A $300
Full-Day N/A $600 WA $600
Parking Lot—Rea'ea erect Vehicle Parking
Multiple-day Events(City contracted) N/A $15
There most be xinranteedmmimum diRV's WA $15
(o park at City fivelibes
Special Events.- ' -
-_ - - '•e
Sunrse Plaza,Victoria 8 Ruth Hardy Parks -
AppbcatienDeposit(refundable) $56.06 $75 $55 $50
Base Rent(50 people ormore)
Commercial N/A $200 N/A $200
Resident N/A $200 N/A $200
Tax-Exemp/ldnn-Pmflt N/A $100 N/A $100
General
Application Deposd(refundable) $5508 $75 $55 $50
Review Fee WA NIA WA $150
Program..- . .. - . -.. 1 _ . -- . - -
Association Fee(per year)
Family N/A $30 NIA $45
Adults(13&over) N/A $20 NIA $30
Youth(4 to 12) N/A $10 N/A $15
Mahal Arfs(perni
Akido N/A $55 N/A $60
Tee Kwon Do Moo Duk Kwon NIA $56 N/A $71
Dual Fee(or,person/per class) NIA $] N/A
$10
Camp(per week)
Performing Arts Camp/Dance Group'" WA $60-$75 N/A $60.$75
Summer Camp^ N/A $60-$95 NIA $601
Tiny Tot Camp" N/A $33 NIA $33
Dance(per month)
l class perweek NIA $45 WA $50
2 classes perweek NIA $60 NIA $70
3 classes per weak NIA $75 NIA $90
4 classes per week NIA $90 N/A $110
5 classes per week WA $105 N/A $130
6 classes par ask NIA $120 N/A $150
T disease per week N/A $135 N/A $170
8 classes per week N/A $150 N/q $190
For Kids Only(per mi N/A $90 N/A $100
Surcharge for payment received after the 15th of $4517 $10 $45 $10
the month(per class)
Tiny Tots(per month)
3 days per week NIA $78 NIA $83
5 days par week NIA NIA NIA $131
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fee 2 Maximum Allowable Fee 3 Recommended Fee Notes
Softball Leagues(per team) N/A $385$700 N/A $375$500
Softball Tournaments'(perteam) N/A $300-$500 N/A $300-$500
Swlmmmg(permpmh)
Parent 3 Me,Swim/Preschool Beginner $9750 $34 $98 $49
SwimlBegmnerSwim
Private Swim Lessons/Adult Group $112.92 $49 $113 $54
Showmen[a _. - h
Applcamn Deposit(refundable) $8858 $25 $89 $89
Rental lst 3 hours $836.75 $550 $837 $83/
Each Add,lim al Hour $28725 $55 $287 $287
Tovnng charges(reflect actual cost to Gty; $46.25 Actual Cost $46 $46
Tmi-spodamulLabor $4625 Actual Cost $46 $46
Vill.,Fesf.
Appicaloon Deposit(Not-Refundable) $2017 $25 N/A $25
Weakly Space Rental Fee(per week)
Nonprofit Ventlors $65.34 $40 $65 $40
Food Vendors $65.34 $75 $65 $75
NomFood Vendors $65.34 $75 $65 $75
Farmer $6534 $75 $65 $75
Sponsors $5575 $20 $56 $20
Monthly Space Rental Fee(per week)
NonpmfiFVendma $6534 $30 $65 $30
Ford Vendors $65.34 $50 $65 $50
Non-Food Vendors $65.34 $50 $65 $50
Farmers $6534 $50 $65 $50
Late Fee(paid after the 15th of the $65 34 $25 $65 $25
previous month)
Insurance Processing Fee NIA N/A $15 $15
'Filming
SOPhotography
Applmabon Deposit(Not-Refundable) N/A $75 N/A $75
Location Fee(per day) N/A $15 N/A 515
Pa.
Application Deposit(Not-Refundable) N/A $150 N/A $150
Location Fee(per day) NIA $40 WA $40
Street Banner(per banner/per week) $18500 $100 $185 $185
Caste Banner
10-50 Banners
Dhd Week N/A $15 N/A $15
Each Ammaral Week N/A $5 N/A $5
51 or more banners
Frst Week WA "15 N/A $15 -
EachAddlOonalWeek WA $5 N/A $5
Recommended New Fees: . - _ _ I I I --- I I 1 11_ " _ - --__ _ I - -
Special Evems-Application Deposit $506] N/A $51 $51
Special Events Review Fee $155.]5 N/A $156 $156
Special Events Insurance Pmcessmg Fee N/A N/A $15 $15
FINANCE FEES
Assessment District Bands $2]6] $25 $28 fee per parcel $27
Returned Checks Qnselflctentfa,vd ,etc) $46.54 $30 per check $25 per check $25 The Stale of Calif.hum
sets the cast ofa return
check at$25 00,
regardless of cost to the
City.
Valet Parking Permit Fee -
Special EvehL Vale[Parking Permit Fee $14784 $75 per year $148 per year $125
Temporary Valet Parking Permit $132.00 $25 per application $132 per application $75
Rent Contml Registra0on $40 per unit $40 per unit $40
Recommendiad New Fees: -
Red[Review Request $1,583.34 N/A $1,583 $1,500
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost' Current Fee a Maximum Allowable Fee 3 Recommended Fee Notes
CITY CLERK FEES
AdmimsiraSve Appeals Se-and,
Appeal,minimum deposit for hearing $72100 $100 deposit $721 fatal cost
Appeal Cdy Council _ - - - - - ---_- _ _-- _- _ - _ 4�\�• J
General Administrative Appeals N/A N/A N/A $375
Certification__._
Per Document $11 67 $8 Per tlocument $12 Per document - - - - $12 - -
DomestcPartnershipRegistration $3500 $20 forregistration $35 far registralicn $35
Termmabon Fee $1167 $5 forsurdmalion $12 for termination $12
Mailing reschedule -
#10envelopes - $5S3 Al cost per mailing $6 _- - -� $fi - -Manila envelope $11.67 At cost per mailing $12 $12
Large Box $35.00 At cost per marling $35 $35
Comprehensive Fee Schedule $5.83 $5flatfee $0.10 per page P P g $gdg per page The dnl.,s hensire Fee
Sublic
cordsdisa document and
.h.cldb eactat$010
should a sepal the
10
per page as per[he
C.IfforioRecord is Public
Recortls Act
Municipal Code 5183 plus$85.00 $70 $85 $85
vendor charge
Par page $5.83 $0.10 per page $0 10 per page $040 per page This Service rs a public
records document and
should be set at$0 10
par page as per the
California Records AcL
Supplement $1400 $25 Based on actual vendor of Based on actual vendor cost The Service is a public
plus actual cost of retards document and
vendor should be based on the
actual cost of line vendor
as per the Centers
Public Recortls Act
Zoning Maps $5 83 $5 per map plus actual cost of vendor $2 par map $2 per map Zoning Maps are a
plus actual cost of public recortls document
vendor and should be based on
the actual cost of the
ventlor as per the
California Public
Records Act
Zoning Ordinance Full Document $5S3 $30 $10 $10 The Zoning Ordinance
plus actual cost of Full Document is a
vendor public records document
and should be based on
$2 00,the actual cost of
the vendor,as per the
California Public
Records Act
Per page $5 83 $0 10 per page $0 10 per page $0.10 per page This Service is a public
caroms document and
should be set at$0 10
per page as per me
Cahlomia Recortls Act
- CITY OF PALM SPRINGS USER FEE STUDY
Service/Application Total Cost Current Fees Maximum Allowable Fee' Recommended Fee Notes
The Sam.a a public
records dcacment and
$17 50 should be based on the
Supplement plus actual cost of $15 Based on actual vendor cost Based on actual vendor cost actual cost of the vendor
vendor as per he Califon.
Public Roccrde Act.
PSTV FEES
Poste Oducfion Editing -
Trimmmgforcontent and/or length to complete $89 g0 $20 per hour(minimum 2 hours)" $89 per had,brorroum 2 hours) $89
a vitlep project for cablecasf
Programmngtiges
Copies of programs produced by PSCTV per $29 6] $25 each $30 each $30
VHS tape
Copies of programs produced by PSCTV per $2967 $35 each $30 each $30
DVD
Shp gbfTaP st r
Tapes shipped by UPS $22.25 $250 each $22 each $22
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City of Palm Springs
Introduction to MuniFinancial
Muni Team:
* Jim Seagraves, Principal Consultant
Muni Experience:
9 Over 1 professionals
Managemen , ;, ; Headquartered
Focuson
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'f ' City of Palm Springs
Project Overview
i — Cost Allocation Plan (fully allocate
�161 City central services costs to operating
departments)
• Completed December 1, 2004
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• Comprehensive
• Easy to Update
— Comprehensive User Fee Study
(maximum recovery of allowable costs)
Data
Completed April 22, 2005
• Comprehensive
• Easy to Update
Informaugiv;
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City of Palm Springs
Cost Allocation Plan Schematic
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Central Services
Operating Dep
Departments
City Manager Fire
o Finance Police
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Citywide Cost Allocation Study
Central Semce Departments:
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City Council
— City Manager
S — Public Affairs
r..:.iInformation • •
Procurement— City Clerk
— Human Resources
— Document Management
— Finance & Treasury
•
Unallocated Appropriation
City of Palm Springs
Citywide Cost Allocation Study
Distribution To Operating Departments:
1 )527)035
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City of Palm Springs
User Fee Components:
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�I1��������.��4` Personnel Costs (Salary & Benefits)
PoliceCity of Palm Springs
Comprehensive User Fee Study:
•
,� - Control
yam-_ 9 Fire Department
9 Library Fees
e Parks & Recreation Fees
Treasury Fees
e Finance •
* City Clerk Fees
* Community Television Fees
City of Palm Springs
Comprehensive User Fee Study:
r — Fee Level Summary
Animal Control Fees: Generally insufficient to cover costs
Police Department Fees: Most insufficient to cover costs
Fire Department Fees: All insufficient to cover costs
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Library Fees: All insufficient to cover costs
Parks & Recreation Fees: Most insufficient to cover costs
Finance & Treasury Fees: None exceed actual costs
D' ' City Clerk Fees: Most limited, several lower than costs
Community Television Fees: Most insufficient to cover
costs
s
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Management City of Palm Springs
Comparison of Fees
Fee Schedules from Selected Comparable
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Cities (vary by type of fee) :
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• Riverside Hemet
• La Quinta Cathedral City
• Indian Wells Indio
• Cerritos Coachella
• Rancho Mirage Rialto
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— Criteria for Selection of Comparable
Data
Cities
• Size/Development potential
• Age of infrastructure
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