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Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board approve and adopt revisions to Board Policy B-2, Fee Waiving.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On November 8, 1988, the Board of Supervisors adopted Board Policy B-2 Fee Waiving. The policy was most recently updated on July 18, 2023.
Departments implement the Board Policy on fee waivers by following established procedures that ensure requests are reviewed for eligibility, supported by documentation, and approved by the Chief Administrative Officer within defined limits. The policy clarifies what constitutes a Public Benefit Project, specifies which fees may be waived, delegates approval authority to the Chief Administrative Officer, and outlines the process for annual reporting of outcomes to the Board of Supervisors.
The revisions were made to clearly define eligibility requirements, refine and standardize key definitions, and reorganize the policy to align with the Board of Supervisors’ formatting and content guidelines, ensuring consistency and transparency. In addition, a standardized Fee Waiver Request form was introduced to capture all necessary information when applications are submitted to departments.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board may choose not to approve the recommended changes, direct staff to make additional modifications, or take no action.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
April 2, 2019 - Legistar file 19-0429 update to policy.
July 18, 2023 - Legistar file 23-1184 update to policy.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
All Departments had a chance to review the proposed changes, in compliance with Board Policy A-1 Development and Distribution of Board of Supervisors Policies. The Policy has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact associated with this item.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
The Clerk of the Board will update the online Board Policy Manual with the approved changes, notify all department heads, as well as any and all Chairs or staff for applicable boards, committees, and commissions.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
N/A
CONTACT
Tara Stout, Principal Management Analyst, Chief Administrative Office