DATE:
May 5, 2026 and May 19, 2026
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TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
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NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:
REVISIONS TO FINANCE AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT GROUP FEES AND RATES RELATING TO REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, AND OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL BY ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION (5/5/2026- First Reading; 5/19/2026- Second Reading, unless the ordinance is modified on second reading) (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
Today's actions request that the Board of Supervisors (Board) review and approve the introduction of two ordinances for amendments to the San Diego County Administrative Code Section 439.2 and San Diego County Administrative Code Article X-A. In addition, the Board is requested to adopt a resolution relating to the hourly billing rates for the Office of County Counsel.
The recommended ordinances and resolution represent a comprehensive package that supports the Finance and General Government Group's services in alignment with Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants, Revenue Contracts-Department Responsibility for Cost Recovery, which requires that departments recover the full cost of all services provided for which fees may be charged. The proposed changes are the result of an analysis of services provided to the public, processing times, and associated costs to provide those services.
The Auditor & Controller has reviewed and approved the supporting documentation and methodology for establishing the fees and rates in this proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27, as appropriate.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
On May 5, 2025:
1. Pursuant to Article IX, Section 143, of the San Diego County Administrative Code, adopt a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO RELATING TO COUNTY COUNSEL HOURLY BILLING RATES FOR ATTORNEY AND PARALEGAL SERVICES
2. Approve the introduction of the following ordinances (First Reading):
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 439.2 OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AD...
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