HomeMy Public PortalAbout2014.114 (07-01-14)RESOLUTION NO. 2014.114
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING
THE PROPOSED FEE REVISIONS AND ADOPTING THE FY 2014 -15 MASTER FEE
SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood is a general law city under California law with a
recognized mandate to preserve, protect and enhance the general health and welfare of
its residents; and
WHEREAS, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) states: "A
government should adopt policies, that identify the manner in which fees and charges
are set and the extent to which they cover the cost of the service provided "; and
WHEREAS, the Master Fee Schedule allows the public and the City staff to
obtain a better understanding of all fees, rates, and permits charged by the City of
Lynwood; and
WHEREAS, current charges are insufficient to cover all business costs
associated with providing certain services; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code §66016, the specific fees to be
charged for services must be adopted by the City Council by Resolution or Ordinance,
after providing notice and holding a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, amendments for the Master Fee Schedule were presented to City
Council on June 24, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Council approves and adopts the revisions to the City
of Lynwood's Master Fee Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit "C ", and the revisions
together with the fees in the Master Fee Schedule that were already previously
approved shall form the FY 2014 -15 Master Fee Schedule which is hereby adopted.
Section 2. That any existing fee not specifically enumerated in the attached
Exhibit "C" shall remain in effect at the current level and shall be subject to the
provisions of the legislative action that placed it into effect.
Section 3. Any action adopting or increasing a fee or charge for development
projects may not take effect for at least 60 days upon adoption.
Section 4. All other fees that are not related to development projects fees are
effective immediately upon approval.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1St day of July 2014.
ATTEST:
Maria uinonez, City Clerk L)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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David A. Garcia, dity Attorney
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Aide Castro, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Sarah M. Withers, City Manager
Amanda Roberson,
Director of Finance
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 1St day of July, 2014.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ALATORRE, SANTILLAWBEAS, SOLACHE AND
HERNANDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER CASTRO
ABSTAIN: NONE
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Maria Quinonez, Gity Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City
Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct
copy of Resolution No. 2014.114 on file in my office and that said Resolution was
adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 1St day of July, 2014.
City of Lynwood Master Fee Schedule
Exhibit C
FY 15 Proposed Fee Changes
Fee Name
Description
FY 14
Adopted
Fee
FY 15
Proposed
Fee
Unit
Animal Control
Miscellaneous Animal Fees
1. Dog Feces Fine
New Fee
$125.00
Violation
2. Off Leash Fine
New Fee
$150.00
Violation
Finance
Water Fees
1. Utility Billing Late Payment Fee for
Delinquent Bills
New Fee
10% of
Delinquent
Bill Amount
Each
Other Animal Control Fees were adopted on November 19, 2013 per Resolution No. 2013.146