pages: CityCouncil/2006-10-03.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2006-10-03 | 11 | The Fire Marshal responded false alarm fees are not included in Council action tonight and would be presented at a later date. Councilmember deHaan inquired how Alameda compares to other cities. The Building Official responded Alameda is in the middle; the proposed fees would put Alameda closer to the top. Councilmember deHaan stated the best test would be to implement the proposed fees; inquired whether feedback was received under the current distorted fees. The Building Official responded pros and cons were received; stated contractors compare Alameda favorably with other cities. Councilmember deHaan stated fees can be raised but service delivery becomes the key issue; fees do not become a concerning factor if a contractor can expedite the processi inquired whether higher service would be anticipated with the higher fees. The Building Official responded service would continue to be maintained at a high level; stated anticipated staffing levels were cross checked with the cost estimates. Mayor Johnson inquired whether an overall fee collection increase is anticipated or whether the increase is more of a refinement. The Building Official responded the fee increases are more of a refinement ; stated currently $3 million is collected; $3.2 million would be collected with the new fees. Mayor Johnson inquired whether an overall, collective fee comparison has been made. The Building Official responded an overall fee comparison is difficult to make with different cities. Mayor Johnson stated the former Assistant City Manager intended to review whether the fees were reasonable when added all together ; suggested reviewing the issue. Councilmember Daysog stated the affordable housing fee was changed several years ago to take inflation into account affordable housing fees started in the early 1990's under former Mayor Withrow; a framework was instituted to address inflation; inquired whether the same process should be done for all the other fees. The Building Official responded fees are assessed upwards every Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 October 3, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-10-03.pdf |