TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Air Quality Management District
MEETING DATE: December 3, 2024
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Douglas Gearhart
PHONE:
707-463-4354
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Efraim Lopez
PHONE:
707-463-4354
ITEM TYPE: Noticed Public Hearing
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 1 Hour
AGENDA TITLE:
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Noticed Public Meeting - Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction to Staff as Necessary for Updated Fee Schedule and Receiving Public Comments Regarding the Proposed Adoption of a Regulation Establishing an Updated Fee Schedule for the Air Quality Management District (AQMD)
(Sponsor: Air Quality Management District)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Provide direction to staff as necessary for updated fee schedule and receive public comments regarding the proposed adoption of a regulation establishing an updated fee schedule for the Air Quality Management District (AQMD).
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
5/6/2003- Adoption of Resolution accepting the State Air Resources Board (ARB) burn permit fee schedule requirement
9/14/1993 - Adoption of Resolution ratifying MCAQMD master fee schedule
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
In 1993, the sitting MCAQMD Board adopted the most recent District fee schedule, which is Chapter III of the District's Regulation 1. In 2003 the District added the requirements of a burn permit fee. Since these adoptions the District is in severe need of a more representative update to the fee schedule.
The District charges permit fees (applications and annual permits) to cover the costs of reviewing, issuing, and mediating compliance. State law and the Health and Safety Code allow the District to fund its activities through a combination of grants, subventions, permit fees, penalties, and surcharges.
The District has a current fee-related deficit of roughly $501,000 or recovers 42% of its costs. Health and Safety Code Section 41512 provides the District with the ability to set fees (after a public h...
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