TITLE
Recommendation to authorize Department of Development Services to process a refund in the amount of $10,004 to ACE Cash Express for the property located at 2001 East South Street. (District 9)
DISCUSSION
On April 27, 2011, ACE Cash Express, Inc., paid for a Conditional Use Permit totaling $10,004 to develop the property located at 2001 East South Street. The applicant has withdrawn from the development project and is eligible for a refund (Long Beach Municipal Code Section 21.21.701) in the amount of $10,004.
In accordance with Long Beach Municipal Code, Section 3.48.040, which requires that refunds exceeding $10,000 be approved by the City Attorney and City Council, an approval to process the refund is requested on behalf of the applicant.
This matter was reviewed by Assistant City Attorney Michael J. Mais on October 18, 2011 and by Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on November 1, 2011.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on December 6, 2011 to expedite processing of the refund.
FISCAL IMPACT
The amount of $10,004 will be refunded from the Development Services Fund (EF 337). No jobs will be impacted as a result of the recommended action.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
AMY J. BODEK
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
APPROVED:
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER