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Proposal for Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department NBS | 5 <br />3 | STUDY APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY <br />A Fee Study (Study) identifies the total costs of providing various governmental services and translates <br />those costs into a customized fee schedule. Working closely with the LPFD, we will develop a robust cost <br />analysis that substantiates the 100% cost recovery level of each individual fee and assist with <br />implementation strategies for adoption of each fee at 100% of the total cost of service, or less, depending <br />on local policy considerations. <br />Our fee study methodology and calculations comply first and foremost with the provisions and guidance <br />provided by Article XIIIC, Section 1(e), of the California Constitution. Article XIIIC defines the difference <br />between charges that qualify as fees for services, as opposed to taxes. Fees for services (except for <br />penalties and fees for entrance to or use of government property), qualify as such if the amount charged <br />does not exceed the cost of providing the service. <br />User and/or regulatory fees represent cost recovery opportunities entirely within the LPFD’s control: <br />revenues, which the LPFD may, at its sole discretion upon public hearing, implement and/or modify <br />without further public process or approval. <br />All fees and charges for services will be included within the scope of this study, such as: <br />1.Annual and one-time California Fire Code Permits <br />2.Annual Occupancy Inspection (both State-Mandated and local policy governed) <br />3.Review of Development Applications, Building Plans, and other Development Approvals <br />4.Plan Check and Permits for Sprinkler, Alarm, and Fire Suppression Systems <br />5.Miscellaneous Administrative Fees <br />We will review all LPFD fees that can be assessed on a time-per-task basis. Scope of review generally <br />excludes taxes, ambulance rates, fines, penalties, equipment and facility rentals. <br />Localized Cost Recovery Policy Recovery of True Costs <br />Reduced Reliance on General <br />Fund Resources Public Engagement <br />Project Benefits <br />EXHIBIT A <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 09559A62-06A5-8485-82E8-5B45F6615FAE