Title Planning and Building Department, with concurrence from the Chief Administrative Office and pursuant to Board of Supervisors Policy B-2, Section II, B(3), recommending the Board approve a waiver of applicable Building and Planning permit review fees in the amount of $1,303 requested by the California Highway Patrol Senior Volunteers in cooperation with the El Dorado Community Foundation for hosting a Car Show fundraiser with proceeds benefiting the local community (Attachment A).
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The California Highway Patrol Senior Volunteers in cooperation with the El Dorado Community Foundation is hosting a Car Show fundraiser on September 30, 2023, with proceeds benefiting the local community. One hundred percent of the event’s profit will be distributed to various community non-profit organizations. The El Dorado Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 local non-profit organization. Over the past several years this event has raised over $20,000 for non-profit organizations including The Upper Room, Boys and Girls Club, New Beginnings, Court Appointed Child Advocates (CASA), and the Ponderosa High School Band.
Due to the nature of this event and the planned activities, a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) is required. The total estimated fees for this TUP are $1,303, including $496 for Planning fees, $86 for Environmental Management Department fees, and $721 for Department of Transportation fees (Attachment B). The Planning and Building Department, with concurrence of the Chief Administrative Office, is recommending the Board consider waiving the TUP fees in the amount of $1,303, as this event will provide a substantial public benefit (Attachment D).
ALTERNATIVES
The Board may choose not to approve this fee waiver request.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
N/A
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Department of Transportation, Environmental Management Department
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
As required by Policy B-2, Section II.B.3, the project is proposed by a non-profit corporation and will provide a substantial public benefit. Therefore, it is recommended that the Board approve the fee waiver.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
These fees are typically paid for by the project applicant. Approval of the fee waiver in the amount of $1,303 would require the use of General Fund to pay for the Planning and Building staff time and materials associated with the plan review for the event. The Department anticipates that there will be adequate General Fund savings to cover the cost of the waiver, therefore, no budget transfer is necessary.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
This recommendation is in alignment with the County’s Strategic Plan, including the Good Governance component - Evaluate requests and make recommendations based on a complete assessment of the best available information, with the goal of reaching well informed decisions.
CONTACT
Karen L. Garner, Director
Planning and Building Department