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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 11141995 - SD11 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on November 14, 1995 , by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Rogers, DeSaulnier, Torlakson, Smith NOES: None ABSENT: Supervisor Bishop ABSTAIN: None SUBJECT: Establish Fee for Processing Drivers' License Restrictions WHEREAS, pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 40508 .6 , which provides that upon the adoption of a resolution, the County Board of Supervisors may establish an administrative assessment, not to exceed $10, for the clerical and administrative cost incurred for all defendants whose drivers' licenses are attached or restricted, and WHEREAS court clerical and administrative time involved in noticing the Department of Motor Vehicles of a restricted or attached driver's license has been determined to exceed $10 per case, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BY THE BOARD RESOLVED, that the fee of $10 be . established pursuant to the authority contained in California Vehicle Code Section 40508.6 for the administrative and clerical costs incurred for processing drivers' license attachments or restrictions. I hereby certify that this is a hue and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board Qf Supervisors on the date shown. Q p ATTESTED: PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Boar; Of Supervisors.and County Administrator Q✓tDeputy cc: Municipal Court s BOARD OF SUPERVISORS , CONTRA COSTA COUNTY , CALIFORNIA AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING In the Matter of Hearting On Proposed Establishment of an administrative fee to cover the cost incurred by the courts when a driver ' s license is attached or restricted I declare under penalty of perjury that I am now, and at all times herein mentioned have been , a citizen of the United States , over age 18; and that today I deposited in the United States Postal Service in Martinez , California , postage fully prepaid , a certified Copy of Notice of Hearing to the following : Jeff Lawrence Jeanne C. Pavao Braddock & Logan Albert D. Seeno Contstruction Co. 4155 Blackhawk Plaza Cir. 4021 Port Chicago Highway Suite 201 Concord, CA 94524 Danville , CA 94506 The Hofmann Company BIA of North California Attn:David Lennon Attn: Guy Bjerke P.O. Box 907 P.O. Box 5160 Concord, CA 94522 San Ramon, CA 94583 Dennis J. Razzari Davidon Homes 1600 South Main St. #150 Walnut Creek , CA 94596 I declare under penalty of, perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated October 30 , 1995 at Martinez, California . J A?J Cervelli, ---Deputy er 3 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra FROM: Contra Costa County Municipal Courts 40 Costa DATE: rlty October 17, 1995 `-'"`'' SUBJECT: Establish Fee for Processing Drivers' License Restrictions SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION: Fix November 14, 1995 at 10 a.m. for a public hearing on the proposed establishment of an administrative fee, as authorized by Section 40508.6 of the California Vehicle Code, to cover the cost incurred by the courts when a driver's license is attached or restricted. FINANCIAL IMPACT: It is anticipated that revenues for the 1995/96 fiscal year will increase by $20,000. . . and that subsequent annual revenue from collection of this fee will be $80,000. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND: California Vehicle Code Section 40508.6(b) provides that the Municipal Courts, with Board of Supervisors' approval, may establish an administrative assessment/fee, not to exceed $10, for clerical and administrative costs incurred for the attachment or restriction of a defendant's driver's license. The Municipal Courts have determined that administrative and clerical costs exceed $10, and request that the fee be set at the maximum amount authorized under the law. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The revenue generated by assessing an administrative fee for placing a restriction or attachment on a defendant's driver's licence will not be realized. The costs currently incurred by the court, however, will continue. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S) ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED _ OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AYES: NOES: AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN ABSENT: ABSTAIN: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVIS S ON THE DATE SHOWN. CC: ATTESTED (�4ra" . 12, I ij 5 F"ffaftchelorl VeA 01&Nofrd of '- Sl,.Parviso►s and County Adminis'ra;ar 1 M382/7-88 BY0/ft (' 44414DEPUTY IRAN SMI T T A L Date F � To: des From: ZSIR ESC -485 Coup<j Administrator's Office-Justice System Pro ram C069ty Administration Buildi Oth F12 � 1995 Martinez, CA 94553 CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CON I RA COS 1A C(Yi For publication. . . . . . . . . . . . . NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 14 , 1995 at 9:45 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors' Chambers at 651 Pine Street, 1st floor, in Martinez, CA, a public hearing will be held on establishment of an administrative fee of $10 to be assessed by defendants whose drivers' licenses are attached or restricted, covering administrative and clerical costs associated with notification and request for action to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Administrative Office of the Municipal Courts Sheri Jelich, Court Management Analyst (510) 646-6007 C C ) S 'T` A W A L. Y S _r S Based on an average 2000 DMV holds placed each month. Salary figures include 30% for benefits and 15% departmental overhead. Notification sent to a defendant that he/she has failed to comply with a written promise to appear or a court order to pay a fine. Cost of automated system processing, forms and mailing ($1 x 2000) $2,000 month Automated update to DMV database $1,500 month After failure to appear (FTA) holds are sent to DMV, a list of drivers' licenses rejected by DMV is generated and sent to the court. About 10-15% reject. These lists must be reviewed and corrected, which usually involves pulling the original citation. Work is done by a lead or division supervisor at an average wage of $27. 30 per hour. About 750 of DMV holds issued by the courts are for failure to appear. 150-200 rejects each month. . . estimated 5 minutes to review/correct, . . . estimated $2.25 x 175 holds $ 400 month Failure to pay (FTP) holds require review at lead or supervisory level to determine which cases should have holds, including time to initiate DMV request. 250 of monthly holds are due to FTP. estimated 5-10 min. to review ea case . . . estimated $3.38 x 500 holds $1, 700 month working DMV rejects, avg. 5-10% of holds placed by court, 10-15 min. each to resolve . . . estimated $5.60 x 40 holds $ 220 month DMV notifies individuals that holds have been placed on their drivers' license, that their license will be suspended in 40 days. It is estimated that a majority of the calls to the Traffic Division relate to DMV actions of this nature. Callers want to know how to clear the hold. Clerks access the automated case record and explain how the case can be cleared. Usually handled by a Deputy Clerk at the Experienced or Senior Level at an average wage of $18. 90 per hour. about 1500 calls countywide ea month, average 5 min. each to resolve . . . estimated $1.60 x 1500 calls $2, 400 month walk-in inquiries . . . estimated $1.60 x 350 $ 550 month Each court experiences unique and often complex DMV hold problems each month. Resolution usually involves contact with DP staff and/or DMV staff and may require two to three hours work by a lead or supervisor. Estimate is 10 per day countywide. (Example: DMV has posted hold to wrong driver's license. ) . . . estimate 10 x $65 x 21 days $13 ,650 month ESTIMATED MONTHLY PROCESSING COSTS: $22,420 Avg per hold $11. 21