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Appendix A - Schedule of Fees, Rates & Charges FY 2020 (B)
Ordinance No. 181032
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges of the Code of Ordinances by revising fees, rates and charges for the following: adult performance establishment, escort service and escort licenses; alcoholic beverages; cemetery; controlled vehicular parking area decals/permits; fire/rescue; health and sanitation; home occupation permit; land development code; parks, recreation and cultural affairs; peddlers, solicitors and canvassers; police; registered domestic partnerships; right-of-way obstruction permits; secondhand goods; streets, sidewalks and other public places; utilities - solid waste and recyclables; utilities - stormwater management; and vehicles for hire; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.
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The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
explanation
STAFF REPORT
During several public meetings beginning February 26, 2019 and continuing through July 18, 2019, Budget and Finance staff presented the "Budget Workshop for the FY2019-2020 Budget Year" to the City Commission. As presented, the proposed FY2019 and FY2020 revenues included a continuation of the policy of 5% scheduled biennial increases of certain Appendix A fees, rates and charges.
On July 18, 2019, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 190140, establishing the Proposed Millage Rate. On July 18, 2019 the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 190137, approving the Proposed Tentative General Government Financial and Operating Plan that included the 5% increase in Appendix A fees, rates and charges.
This ordinance requires two readings and will become effective immediately upon approval at second reading. However, the fee increases will become effective on October 1, 2019, except when a facility was booked prior to the effective date of the ordinance, in which case the City will recognize the fees in place at the time the facility was booked.