P-281 Ordinance Cost Recovery SIGNED ADOPTED 10-28-20

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2. The following economic and policy considerations are considered when setting cost recovery levels: • The nature of the services are considered when setting fees. • Fee amounts are proportional and reasonably related to the costs associated with providing the service. The full cost consists of both direct and indirect costs and is included within the fee amount. • A flat fee is established for a bundle of routine services that collectively require minimal staff time to process (up to 3 hours total). This bundled fee is intended to aid small businesses and facilitate minor projects. 3. Third party direct costs are recovered in addition to the user fees outlined in the user fee schedule. Third party out of pocket costs include, but are not limited to, attorney fees, consultant fees, etc. required for the review and processing of projects. Types of 3 d party costs can include California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), stormwater, peer review, and through permitting with Bay Conservation & Development Commission (BCDC). Third party direct costs also include the costs associated with defending and indemnifying the Port against potential third party challenges arising from the CEQA and/or BCDC review process. 4. User fees may be updated annually to include an escalation based on San Francisco Area Consumer Price Index (CPI) until the next comprehensive user fee study is undertaken. CPI will be based on the index change from the prior calendar year. 5. Discretionary waivers may be requested by project applicants and granted or denied, in whole or in part, in the sole discretion of the Port. 6. All discretionary waivers granted whether by the Executive Director or the Board of Port Commissioners must meet one or more of the following criteria: 1. Project providing a service for the public good and not intended by project applicant to generate net revenue and for which applicant is a 501(c)(3) federally tax-exempt entity. 2. Projects that directly support the Port's operations and FEMA FSA designation or port security needs, and for which the project applicant is a government entity. For example, this may include but is not limited to projects of the U.S. military, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or law enforcement agencies. 3. Scientific and academic research projects that directly support or promote the Port's environmental initiatives. For example, this may include but is not limited to marine biology research, water and air quality research. Port of Redwood City 2 of 2 Cost Recovery User Fee Policy P-281