MEETING DATE:
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION NO. FD 2015-326 - PARTICIPATION IN THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT a resolution authorizing continued participation in the San Diego County Fire Mitigation Fee Program.
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Board or Commission Action (If not applicable, please state not applicable below)
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Introduction
The San Marcos Fire Protection District has participated in the San Diego County Fire Mitigation Fee Program under County Ordinance No. 7066 since January 31, 1986.
Discussion
Within the Fire District (County unincorporated area), the County of San Diego collects 100% of the ceiling amount of the Fire Mitigation Fees on the Fire District’s behalf from building permit applications.
The County of San Diego Board of Supervisors reviews the Fire Mitigation Fees and approves any changes annually. The fee ceiling may be increased or decreased in proportion to the increase or decrease in the costs of construction determined by the Engineering News Record, Cost of Construction Index, or a successor thereof. The County Board of Supervisors approved an increase of the fee ceiling from $0.46 to $0.52, effective July 1, 2014.
The Fire Mitigation Fee Ordinance requires an annual resolution from the San Marcos Fire Protection District Board of Directors confirming the District’s participation in the Fire Mitigation Fee Program.
Fiscal Impact
By confirming the District’s participation in the Fire Mitigation Fee Program, the District will continue to receive projected revenues of approximately $30,000 per year, dependant on development within the San Marcos Fire Protection District.
Attachment(s)
Resolution
Prepared by: Heather Todd, Management Analyst
Submitted by: Brett Van Wey, Fire Chief
Reviewed by: Name, Title
Approved by: Jack Griffin, City Manager