Adoption of Ordinance No. NS-300.1008, an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara amending Section A4-23(a) of Division A4 of the County of Santa Clara Ordinance Code relating to the fee for preparing findings of fact for assessment appeals.

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The document outlines a proposed ordinance for the County of Santa Clara regarding a fee increase for preparing findings of fact for assessment appeals. The ordinance aims to amend Section A4-23(a) of the County Ordinance Code to increase the fee from $200 to $300 per hour and the deposit from $400 to $600, to support full cost recovery for the time spent by County Counsel in preparing these findings. The ordinance is recommended for adoption by the Board of Supervisors.

Key points

• The ordinance is titled Ordinance No. NS-300.1008.
• It proposes to amend the fee for preparing findings of fact for assessment appeals.
• The current fee is $200 per hour, proposed to be increased to $300 per hour.
• The deposit for findings of fact is proposed to increase from $400 to $600.
• The ordinance aims for almost full cost recovery for the time spent by County Counsel.
• The recommended action has no/neutral impact on children and seniors.
• If not adopted, the existing fee structure will remain in effect.

Limitations

• The text contains unresolved placeholders such as 'DATE:' and 'LINKS:' which are not filled in.
• The document appears to be a draft as it includes preliminary adoption details.

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The document outlines a recommended action for the Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County to adopt Ordinance No. NS-300.1008, which amends the fee structure for preparing findings of fact for assessment appeals. The proposed fee is $300 per hour and a deposit of $600, increasing from the previous rates of $200 per hour and $400 deposit. The ordinance aims for almost full cost recovery for the time spent by County Counsel in preparing these findings. The ordinance is scheduled for preliminary adoption on April 14, 2026, and final adoption on April 28, 2026.

Key points

• The ordinance amends Section A4-23(a) of the County Ordinance Code.
• The recommended fee for preparing findings of fact is proposed to be $300 per hour.
• A deposit of $600 is also proposed for findings of fact at the appeal hearing.
• The previous fee structure has not been updated since 2007.
• The recommended action is expected to have a positive fiscal impact.
• There is no impact on children or seniors from this action.

Limitations

• The document includes placeholders for some sections that are not filled in.
• The exact dates for the adoption process are mentioned but not confirmed.

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This document pertains to Ordinance NS-300.1008, which amends Section A4-23(a) of Division A4 regarding fees for preparing findings of fact for assessment appeals. The ordinance was adopted on April 28, 2026.

Key points

• Ordinance NS-300.1008 amends Section A4-23(a) of Division A4.
• The amendment relates to fees for preparing findings of fact for assessment appeals.
• The ordinance was adopted on April 28, 2026.

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This document is a redlined ordinance amending Section A4-23(a) of Division A4 of the County of Santa Clara Ordinance Code, which pertains to the fee for preparing findings of fact for assessment appeals. The ordinance specifies a fee structure for the preparation of findings and additional costs incurred by the County.

Key points

• Amends Section A4-23(a) relating to fees for preparing findings of fact for assessment appeals.
• The fee for preparation is stated as $200300.00 per hour plus additional costs.
• A deposit of $400600.00 is required prior to the end of the hearing.
• The remaining amount owed must be paid before the issuance of findings.

Limitations

• The document contains unresolved placeholders for specific dollar amounts.
• The document does not specify the date of passage or the voting results.

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This document is a Fees and Charges Review Checklist from the Controller-Treasurer Department, specifically regarding the Assessment Appeals - Findings of Fact Fee. The current rate is $200.00, with a proposed rate of $300.00 for full cost recovery. The last revision of the fee was on 6/5/2007. The document includes contact information for the Office of the County Counsel and outlines the necessary documentation for fee rate calculation. It also specifies that any revised or new fee proposals should be submitted to the Controller-Treasurer Department at least 45 days before approval.

Key points

• Document is a Fees and Charges Review Checklist.
• Current fee for Assessment Appeals - Findings of Fact is $200.00.
• Proposed fee is $300.00 for full cost recovery.
• Last revision date of the fee was 6/5/2007.
• Contact person is Udhaya Hanumantharao from the Office of the County Counsel.
• Documentation for review must include related laws, County Counsel review, and supporting worksheets.

Limitations

• The document contains unresolved placeholders for Budget Unit #, Cost Center #, SAP GL Acct #, and Fund #.
• The date for the request submitted is noted as 3/30/2026, which may not be accurate.

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