Fiscal Commission - April 1, 2026

The City of Davis Fiscal Commission met on April 1, 2026, primarily to review and discuss the 2026 Parks and Community Services Cost of Services User Fee Study conducted by Matrix Consulting. The study evaluated current fee structures, cost recovery rates, and recommended updates to the master fee schedule to better align fees with service costs, including considerations for long-term maintenance and replacement funding mechanisms. Commissioners discussed utilization rates, fee policies, and potential adjustments to better reflect community benefits and equitable cost recovery. A motion was passed to accept the study methodology, affirm the 2016 pricing policy, emphasize the need for funding mechanisms for maintenance and improvements, and increase facility utilization. Additionally, the commission briefly addressed a council request regarding sanctuary city procurement policies, focusing on potential restrictions related to contracts involving data sharing with ICE. The commission considered forming a subcommittee to review procurement implications but deferred action due to limited attendance and the complexity of legal considerations.