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 administrative 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, this item proposes a limited update to the City of Orange Master Schedule of Fees to adopt revised fees within the Administration, Police, and Fire departments. Fees related to services provided by the Community Services, Public Works, and Community Development Departments will be brought forward for Council consideration at a later date.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Conduct and close the Public Hearing.
2. Adopt Resolution No.11653. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange amending the Master Schedule of Fees and Charges for various services.
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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 anticipated to have a positive fiscal impact on the General Fund and applicable special revenue funds. Detailed fiscal impacts vary 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, and applicable re...
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