§ 50-246. Fees established.

To fund the program, the city hereby establishes an operating fund, which is separate from the city's general fund, for the purpose of implementing and operating the program. It is necessary that the source of funds be predictable and reliable for the efficient and continued operation of the program.

The following types of fees are established and imposed pursuant to the provisions of this subdivision to fund the program. The city council shall set the amount of each specified fee by resolution, as may be amended from time to time.

(a)

Annual registration fee. The city will bill an annual registration fee, by calendar year, on a tiered structure based on the number of rental housing units per rental housing property as follows:

(1)

One rental housing unit.

(2)

Two to four rental housing units.

(3)

Five or more rental housing units.

(b)

Rental housing stock fee. The housing stock will be billed on a calendar year basis through Sacramento County's Consolidated Utility Billing System (CUBS), or such other mechanism as may be determined by the city from time to time, on a tiered structure based on the number of rental housing units per rental housing property as follows:

(1)

One to four rental housing units.

(2)

Five to 99 rental housing units.

(3)

One hundred or more rental housing units.

(c)

Re-scheduling fee. A fee is established for the administrative costs of re-scheduling an inspection that is cancelled by the owner or representative thereof in violation of this subdivision.

(d)

Re-inspection fee. A fee is established for an additional inspection required by the director pursuant to this subdivision.

(e)

Late fee. If a fee has not been received by the date upon which it is due under this subdivision, there shall be imposed a late fee and/or penalty.

(Ord. No. 2018-007, § 1, 11-8-2018)