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Recommendation to authorize Department of Development Services to process a refund in the amount of $11,501 to David Hargis in accordance with Long Beach Municipal Code Section 21.21.701 for the property located at 151 South Pine Avenue. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
On October 15, 2007, David Hargis paid for zoning application and environmental fees totaling $13,521 for the property located at 151 South Pine Avenue. The applicant has withdrawn the application. Of the fees paid, $11,501 is eligible for refund.
The City of Long Beach Municihal Code, Section 3.48.040, requires that refunds exceeding $10,000 be approved by the City Attorney and City Council. Therefore, an approval to process a refund in the amount of $11 ,501 is requested on behalf of the applicant.
This matter was reviewed by Assistant City Attorney Michael Mais on September 18, 2008 and by Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on September 26, 2008.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action on this item is requested on October 14, 2008 to expedite processing of the refund.
FISCAL IMPACT
The amount of $11 ,501 will be refunded from the Development Services Fund (SR 137) where the collected fees were deposited.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
Craig Beck
Director of Development Services
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PATRICK H. WEST |
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