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This document outlines a public hearing scheduled for May 19, 2026, regarding an increase in fees for the Plumbing Examination Certificate of Competency in Santa Clara County. The proposed fee increase is from $266 to $274 per exam, reflecting a 2.7% adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index. The fee increase aims to ensure cost recovery and is supported by the Finance and Government Operations Committee. The fee remains below the full cost recovery amount and is less than the State of California's fee for the same exam. The increase is anticipated to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Key points
- Public hearing on fee increase for Plumbing Examination Certificate scheduled for May 19, 2026.
- Proposed fee increase from $266 to $274 per exam.
- Increase based on a 2.7% adjustment from the Consumer Price Index.
- Fee remains below full cost recovery, which would require $497 per exam.
- The fee is less than the State of California's charge of $450 for the same exam.
- No neighboring counties offer this exam and certification service.
- Fee increase anticipated to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Limitations
- The document does not provide specific details about the public hearing process or the exact nature of the testimony to be received.
- There are unresolved placeholders in the document, such as the specific committee recommendations and links to related documents.
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County of Santa Clara Clerk of the Board 128866 DATE: May 19, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Curtis Boone, Clerk of the Board SUBJECT: Hearing for Increasing the Fee for the Plumbing Examination RECOMMENDED ACTION Public hearing to consider increase of fees for examination for Certificate of Competency for performing plumbing work. i. Open public hearing and receive testimony. ii. Close public hearing. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS The Finance and Government Operations Committee considered the proposed fee increase on April 17, 2026 (Item No. 12) and forwarded it to the Board of Supervisors as part of the Consent Calendar. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There will be a small positive impact to the General Fund as a result of this recommendation. The proposed fee could potentially generate an ongoing revenue augmentation for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in the amount of $432. While the amount of the increase is minimal, regular adjustments are critical to ensure that cost recovery keeps pace with inflation. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION Pursuant to Section C11-30 and C11-31 of the Santa Clara County Ordinance Code, plumbers are required to have a certificate of competency from the Board of Plumbing...