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County Officials Contemplate Higher Fees

SAN DIEGO-With reserves rather low, county officials are looking to raise fees for 21 items and/or services, including grading permits and missed appointment fees. The goal is to help offset the cost of the current recession.

By Randyl J. Drummer | Updated on January 09, 2002

SAN DIEGO-The San Diego County Board of Supervisors today is considering major fee increases in permits to help offset the effects of the recession.

A reserve account of fees has fallen dangerously in recent months, and will fall even further in the 2002-2003 fiscal year, county officials say. Part of the problem is that the county two years ago began refunding more than $1.3 million to customers who were overcharged since mid-2000.

Even the Building Industry Association — usually the first to fight new fees — is supporting the effort, saying the fees are based on the higher cost of providing service. Some 21 fees are being proposed for increases, while another 17 flat fees are being proposed for decrease. Six will remain the same.

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