Board of Supervisors Tues Mtg 08-18-26 · Special District User Fees & Proposition 26 User Fee Study

The County of Lake Board of Supervisors held a meeting on August 18, 2026, to discuss updates to special district user fees and the Proposition 26 user fee study. The discussion focused on revising and establishing cost-based user fees for various county services, including inspections and mainline extensions, which are distinct from property-related fees governed by Proposition 218. The consultant explained the methodology for calculating fees based on staff time, materials, and overhead costs, emphasizing fairness in cost recovery from service users rather than general county funds. Concerns were raised about the allocation of collected fees, particularly whether fees collected for services in specific districts should remain within those districts or be pooled into a general administrative overhead fund. County counsel advised that further clarification and research were needed regarding the fee exemptions under Proposition 26 and the appropriate allocation of funds. The board expressed interest in integrating these fees into the master fee schedule for transparency and consistency and agreed to continue the item for further review and clarification before final approval.