Title
A Resolution setting the fees for the general business licenses issued by the city clerk's office
Presenter:
Chris Wheeler, Budget Manager
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
Body
Summary:
The attached fee resolution and schedule establishes the proposed fees effective January 1, 2019, for general business licenses. The attached proposed fee schedule (Exhibit A) reflects 90% cost recovery.
Previous Council Action:
The current general business license fees were approved with the passage of Ordinance 14-90 at the October 28, 2014 City Council meeting. There is a pending Ordinance to amend Section 501 (Application and Related Fee; Refund) and repeal Section 507 (License Fees Enumerated) of Part 5 (License Fees) of Article 1 (General Business License Provisions) of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation and Taxation) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, that will allow these fees to be established by City Council Resolution.
Background:
The proposed fee schedule aligns with the City's Revenue Policy and User Fee Policy, ensuring that the City Clerk's Office is collecting fees at an appropriate cost recovery level. The proposed 2019 fee schedule reflects a 90% cost recovery of all direct and indirect costs, at an increased level of service and enforcement. This item supports the City's strategic goal of excelling in City services by supporting the initiative of evaluating regulations, fees, and rules using best practices.
Financial Implications:
The proposed fee schedule will generate an estimated and additional $45,000 in fee revenue in 2019.
Board/Commission Recommendation:
N/A
Stakeholder Process:
The City Council Budget Committee has reviewed and recommended the proposed fee schedule at the September 11, 2018 meeting.
Alternatives:
1.Pass the resolution as recommended by staff.
2.Pass the resolution with changes.
3.Do not pass the resolution.
Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
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