HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12062011 - FPD SD.13RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT an information report regarding State Responsibility Area Fire Prevention Benefit
Fees to be assessed to certain property owners by the California Board of Forestry and Fire
Protection, pursuant to Assembly Bill 29X 1 (Chapter 8, Statutes of 2011).
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. This report is for informational purposes only.
BACKGROUND:
The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (Board) adopted emergency
regulations implementing the State Responsibility Area Fire Prevention Benefit Fees as
directed by AB 29X 1(Chapter 8, Statutes of 2011).
The newly adopted regulations impose a $150 benefit fee per habitable structure.
Multi-dwelling unit structures would be subject to a fee of $150 for the first dwelling unit
and an additional $25 for each additional dwelling unit in the multi-dwelling unit structure.
The regulations also
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 12/06/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Gayle B. Uilkema, Chair
Mary N. Piepho, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Chief Daryl
Louder, 925-941-3500
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on
the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: December 6, 2011
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Daryl Louder, Fire Chief
SD.13
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Daryl L. Louder, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:December 6, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:State Fee for Residents in State Responsibility Areas (SRA) for Fire Prevention/Protection Services
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
include a $35 discount for habitable structures that are within the boundaries of a local
agency that provides fire protection services. An estimated 90 percent of structures would
qualify for the discount. The new regulations have a broader definition of “habitable
structure", which brings non-residential structures, including county-owned buildings and
structures into the fold. Specifically, residential structures, such as single family homes,
multi-dwelling structures, and mobile homes, would be subject to the fee as would
buildings occupied for non-residential uses such as office buildings, stores, hospitals,
clinics, medical centers, libraries, and government buildings, including jails.
The Board will submit the revised emergency regulations to the Office of Administrative
Law, which has five days to review and approve. Once approved, these regulations are good
for 180 days, during which time the Board must develop and adopt permanent regulations.
The permanent regulatory process includes a 45-day public notice period and greater
opportunity for public input into the process. Officials with the Board of Forestry and Fire
Protection and the Board of Equalization will oversee collection of the fee, with bills
possibly going out after the first of the year.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
No impact.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.