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Council Meeting Date: February 22, 2011 Department ID Number: FD11-004
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST" FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Patrick McIntosh, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution No. 2011-12 amending the city-wide user fee
schedule for Fire Department user fees and appropriate funding for a
temporary part-time Fire Prevention Inspector position
Statement of Issue: The Fire Department is requesting approval to adjust Fire Department
user fees and to appropriate funding for a temporary part-time Fire Prevention Inspector
position to provide more efficient inspection services.
Financial Impact: If approved, the modification of the fire inspection program, and the
corresponding adjustment to city user fees would be cost neutral to the general fund. It is
anticipated the changes will result in an overall increase in annual general fund revenue of
$31,865 which will fully fund the requested temporary part-time Fire Prevention Inspector.
Recommended Action: Motion to:
A) Adopt Fee Resolution 2011-12, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Amending Resolution No. 2009-31 Entitled `A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach Establishing a Citywide User Fee Schedule and Repealing
Resolution No. 2007-58 and All Supplemental Resolutions Thereto' (Supplemental Fee
Resolution No. 6)" amending the Fire Department User Fee Schedule; and,
B) Authorize the City Manager to appropriate funds as needed to support the part-time
position.
Alternative Action(s): Do not adopt any of the recommended fees or approve the additional
appropriation.
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 2/22/2011 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: FD11-004
Analysis: The Fire Department currently performs life safety inspections at approximately
6,700 occupancies in Huntington Beach. These inspections ensure compliance with
applicable federal, state and municipal codes to provide the fire safety of the citizens,
business community and visitors to the city.
In order to greatly increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Fire Prevention Inspection
Program, Fire Department staff is recommending a modification that consists of the
consolidation of various inspection services.
This consolidation requires the modification of the scope of fire code permit inspections and
ultimately results in the need for an additional temporary part-time Fire Prevention Inspector.
Specifically, the modified scope would incorporate a full life safety inspection, which is
currently performed separately by fire station suppression personnel.
Adoption of the attached resolution (Attachment 1) would result in a reduction in the total
annual cost of fire inspections for approximately 1,200 customers, for a total annual savings
of $85,000 for the business community. The restructuring of fees will increase permit
revenue while reducing fire company inspection revenue, for an overall savings to the
customer. The additional temporary part-time Fire Prevention Inspector will allow for greater
productivity, resulting in increased permit and fire clearance revenue. The efficiencies and
productivity gained will result in an overall increase of $31,865 in annual general fund
revenue, which would cover the cost of the inspector.
In summary, these modifications to the Fire Prevention Inspection Program would result in
the following benefits:
• Fewer business interruptions due to consolidation of inspections
• Lower total cost to the customer
• Greater efficiency for the Fire Department
• Consolidation of the billing process, resulting in fewer customer invoices
• Improved cost recovery for the City
A PowerPoint presentation is shown as Attachment 2 and the Public Hearing Notice is
included as Attachment 3.
Environmental Status: None.
Strategic Plan Goal: Maintain and Enhance Public Safety.
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution No. 2011 — 12, Revision of the Cit 's User Fee Schedule
2. PowerPoint Presentation
3. Notice of Public Hearin
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ATTACHMENT # 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-12
A RESOLUTION OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2009-31
ENTITLED"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING A CITYWIDE
USER FEE SCHEDULE AND REPEALING RESOLUTON NO. 2007-58
AND ALL SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTIONS THERETO."
(SUPPLEMENTAL FEE RESOLUTION NO. 6 }
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2009,the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2009-31,which
updated the existing fee schedule for user fees; and
The City Council desires to amend this fee schedule to modify a portion of the Fire
Department user fees as set forth in Exhibit"A," attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
That the fees set forth in Exhibit"A" and adopted by this Resolution shall be effective
thirty(30)days following the adoption of this Resolution and continue thereafter.
All other charges or fees set forth in Resolution No. 2009-31 shall remain in effect.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 22nd day of February , 2011.
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REVIE D ND APPROVED: ROVED AS TO FORM:
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Resolution No. 2011-12
EXHIBIT A
Exhibit "A" - Resolution No. 2011-12
USER FEES
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fee Description Fee Occupancy Size (Sq. Ft.), Current Rates New Rates
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1-25,000 Varies No Change
Fire Company Inspection Current 25,001-500000 0 $388
>50,000 �y $590
Fire Code Permit- Renewal Issuance* Current Any $170 No Change
1-750 N/A $177
751-2,500 N/A $188
Fire Code Permit-Renewal Issuance 2,501-5,000 N/A $200
(Expanded scope) New
5,001-25,000 N/A $278
25,001-50,000 N/A $388
1>50,000 N/A $590
*Note-This fee will be retained for potential future use.
Res. No. 2011-12
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, JOAN L. FLYNN the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of
Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby
certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a regular meeting thereof held on February 22, 2011 by the following vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Boardman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Dwyer
ABSTAIN: None
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City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
FEE RESOLUTION FOR REVISION OF
CITY-WIDE USER FEE SCHEDULE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach in the City Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at
2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, at the hour of 6 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as possible on Tuesday, the 22nd of February 22, 2011, for the, purpose of
considering a revision of Fee Resolution 2009-31 regarding city-wide user fees. All
proposed revisions are cost recovery in nature.
It is proposed that the previously adopted user fee schedule be revised for Fire
Department user fees. The types of fees under consideration include those, associated
with Fire Department inspections.
A complete report detailing the proposed fee schedule is available for review by the
public at City Hall, 2000 Main Street, in the City Clerk's Office between the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Interested persons may also contact the
Fire Department at 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648 to receive
additional information.
All citizens are invited to attend the public hearing and provide the City Council with
written and oral comments or ask questions concerning proposed revisions to the City's
fee schedule.
The City of Huntington Beach endeavors to accommodate persons of handicapped
status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, City programs, or
activities. The City of Huntington Beach is an equal opportunity employer.
Dated:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
JOAN FLYNN, City Clerk
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, C'A 92648
Telephone: (714) 536-5227
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PROOF OF
PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
) SS.
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I am a citizen of the United States and a
resident of the County aforesaid; I am
over the age of eighteen years, and not
a party to or interested in the notice
published. I am a principal clerk of the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
HUNTINGTON BEACH INDEPENDENT, CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACN
FEE RESOLUTION FOR REVISION OF
which was adjudged a newspaper of
CITY-WIDE USER FEE SCHEDULE.
general circulation on August 24, 1994, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a,public.hearing
will be held by the City Council of1he City.of
case A50479, for the City of Huntington Huntington Beach in the.City Council Chambers
Beach, County of Orange,
of the Civic Center located at 2000 Main Street, .
and the:State Huntington Beach, California,.at the hour of'6
P.M.r or as soon thereafter as possible. on
of California. Attached to this Affidavit is Tuesday,the 22nd of February 22,2011,for.the ,I <
purpose of considering a revision of Fee'Res-
a true and complete copy:as was printed olution 2009-31 regarding city-wide.user fees.
All proposed revisions are cost recovery in
and published on the.following-date(s) nature. •
It is proposed that.the previously;adopted user
fee schedule,be.revised.for Fire Department user
fees..The types.of fees :under .consideration
include those associated:with Fire:Department
inspections.
A complete report detailing the•lproposed°fee
schedule is available for review by.the public
February 10, 2011 O City Hall,2000 Main Street;in the City Clerk's
Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m.,.Monday through Friday.Interested persons
fmay also contact the Fire Department:at 2000
Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648
to receive additional information.
i, All citizens are invited to attend .the public
certif or declare under enalt of hearing and provide the City Council with•written
y p y and oral comments or ask questions concerning
proposed revisions to the City'sfee schedule:
perjury that the foregoing is true and The City of Huntington Beach,•endeavors:to
accommodate persons of handicapped status in
correct. the admission or access to, or treatment or
employment,in, City programs;or activities.The j
City of Huntington Beach is an equal opportunity
employer.
Dated:February 10,2011
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
JOAN FLYNN,City Clerk.
Executed on February 10, 2011 2000 Main Street,..
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at Costa Mesa, California Huntington Beach,CA 926Telephone:(714)536-5227
j Published Huntington Beach Independent'Feb
ruary 10,2011 022-475 i
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