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Board approves increase to developer fees after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing and staff recommendation based on a study, the Los Gatos‑Saratoga board adopted Resolution No. 25/26-13 to raise Level 1 developer fees to the maximum legally allowed; staff said the increase would take effect 60 days after adoption.
The Los Gatos‑Saratoga Union High School District board held a public hearing on a staff‑commissioned developer fee study and voted to adopt Resolution No. 25/26‑13 to raise the district's Level 1 developer fees to the maximum amount legally allowed.
District staff explained that developer fees are charged per square foot on qualifying new construction and major expansions and that California law requires a study and a public hearing before a district can increase fees. The consultant (SchoolWorks) recommended that the district meet legal qualifications to raise fees to the statutory maximum. "Staff recommends increasing the developer fee to the maximum amount, legally allowed," a staff presenter said.
No members of the public offered comment during the hearing. Board members asked clarifying questions about how fees are collected through feeder elementary districts and how increased rates would be split; staff explained the statutory apportionment between high school and elementary districts (the district's per‑square‑foot rate represents its portion of the total). A trustee noted there is little downside to adopting the increase because feeder districts otherwise could raise their portion and absorb any additional revenue.
The board moved, seconded and adopted the resolution by roll call. Staff said, if the board finalizes the resolution, the increased fees would take effect 60 days from the meeting date.
Outcome: Resolution No. 25/26‑13 adopted; increased developer fees will take effect in 60 days unless otherwise changed.
