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Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution amending the Master Fee and Charges Schedule for Stand-by Fire Safety Officer Fees related to Special Events and Filming. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The Long Beach Fire Department currently charges stand-by and spot-check inspection fees to ensure fire safety, water safety, and the presence of basic life support prior to and/or during City of Long Beach (City) special events and filming productions. At its September 3, 2019 meeting, the City Council adopted the FY 20 Master Fee and Charges Schedule, which included fee increases for stand-by services to $130 per hour to recover staff and material costs. However, it was recently discovered that stand-by services fees were not evaluated along with the City’s other special events and filming charges, and fees were raised unintentionally at this time. A user fee and cost-recovery study currently underway will evaluate direct and indirect costs associated with providing these services and will ensure consistency in review across the City’s special events and filming fees.
As a result, staff is proposing to readjust the fees and recoup for staff costs only. The proposed changes will reduce the estimated additional revenues reported as part of the Adopted FY 20 Master Fees and Charges Schedule from $47,520 to $16,560. The proposed fee changes are as follows:
Fee Per/Unit Current Fee Proposed Fee
Stand-by Fire Safety Officer - Fire Prevention Hour, minimum billing of 4 hours $130.00 $105.00
Stand-by Fire Safety Officer - Marine Safety Land Hour, minimum billing of 4 hours $130.00 $101.00
This matter was reviewed by Principal Deputy City Attorney Gary J. Anderson on November 7, 2019 and by Revenue Management Officer Geraldine Alejo on November 12, 2019.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on December 3, 2019, to ensure timely implementation of the proposed fees.
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