COST OF SERVICES STUDY - USER FEES

The City Council commissioned an examination of all discretionary City services to itemize their true cost. The analysis provides a thorough accounting of all costs incurred to deliver select City services. This data is important in comprehensively considering and setting tax revenue allocation formulas that reflect, balance and further community priorities. The data, and revenue allocation determinations, are central to the budget setting and long-range financial planning process.

In the Council’s review of the cost accounting, the City policy to charge the full cost of development related services to the beneficiary, i.e., new development, was reaffirmed. Similarly, the policy of providing full tax support to police protection, as well as fire and emergency medical response was continued. Other discretionary services provide varying levels of general tax revenue and service beneficiary support, as can be viewed below.

Resolution 05-192

Cost of Services Study

User Fees

FY 2012 - Effective July 1, 2011

Administrative Services - Water Services
Building - New Construction
Building - Miscellaneous
Emergency Services
Facility Rentals
Library
Police
Public Works and Community Development
Recreation - City Sports
Recreation - Independent Sports

FY 2011 - Effective July 1, 2010

FY 2010 - Effective July 1, 2009

Building - New Construction
Building - Miscellaneous
Administrative Services - Water Services
Police
Emergency Services
Library
Public Works and Community Development
Recreation - City Sports
Recreation - Independent Sports
Special Events
Facility Rentals