TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Trang Nguyen, Finance Director
1. SUBJECT
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Public Hearing to consider revision of the Master Schedule of Fees and Charges to adopt revised fees as a result of the Cost Allocation Plan and User Fee Study
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2. SUMMARY
A Cost Allocation Plan and User Fee Study prepared by Matrix Consulting Group was presented to the City Council in September 2025. Based on the study results and Council direction, a limited update to the City of Orange Master Schedule of Fees to adopt revised fees within the Administration, Police, and Fire departments was adopted in January 2026. Fees related to services provided by the Community Services, Public Works, and Community Development departments are included in this revision for Council consideration.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Conduct and close the Public Hearing.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 11665. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange amending the Master Schedule of Fees and Charges for various services and the rental of rooms and equipment.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed fee updates are intended to recover the reasonable cost of providing services and are not expected to generate revenue in excess of service delivery costs. Adoption of the updated Master Schedule of Fees is expected to have a positive impact on the General Fund and applicable special revenues funds. Detailed fiscal impact varies by department and fee category.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 2: Enhance Economic Development and Achieve Fiscal Sustainability
Objective 2.6: Reduce subsidy from general tax revenues
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Background
The City of Orange maintains a Master Schedule of Fees that establishes charges for services provided by various City departments. The Master Schedule of Fees is periodically reviewed and updated to reflect changes in service delivery costs, operational requirements, ...
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