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CityCouncil | 2021-07-06 | 27 | The City Manager inquired whether the clarification needed is in relation to the Fire fees. Councilmember Herrera Spencer responded that she would like clarification on more than just the Fire fees; stated there are alternatives as to when certain fees are put into effect; expressed support for clarification provided on the Fire fees. The Finance Director stated there are no increases to the current Master Fee Schedule however, there are changes to the Schedules for fiscal year 2021-2022; the first change are hourly rate increases for City Attorney Office staff and Police; noted Special Events have been adjusted to reflect personnel costs; the second change is associated with the Recreation and Parks Department; the third change is the Rent Stabilization Program Fee study which had been recommended on a tier fee structure; the fourth change is a Planning, Building and Transportation Department change to no longer impose a fee for accessory dwelling units; the fifth change is for a repeal of Alameda Point Development Fees; and the sixth change are Fire Department fee increase recommendations, both full increases or half increases; noted Council may decide not to increase Fire fees due to COVID-19. The City Manager requested the original fee increase to be highlighted as well as the half increase; noted fees had been increased prior to his arrival at the City in 2019; stated the fees are based on a Fee Study and a report of costs for service; the fee increase had previously been delayed due to COVID-19; the reason for the recommendation of a half fee increase is due to the fee increase being substantial; a no fee increase due to COVID-19 would also be understandable. Councilmember Herrera Spencer requested clarification for the fees. The Finance Director stated the fees are highlighted on page 34-38 on the fee schedule; staff can either increase as-is or forego the increase and wait until the next fiscal year to implement changes. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired the impacts of each option. The Finance Director responded the Fire Department will receive less revenue for services should Council only approve the half increase; stated the department may have to reduce expenditures. The City Manager stated the General Fund currently subsidizes the costs; the proposed fees will bring the proposed amounts in line with being full recovered; full cost recovery will take longer should the half increase be approved. The Finance Director stated the increase is about 9%. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the ambulance is included in the fee Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 July 6, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-07-06.pdf |