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Council adopts 3.4% adjustment to fire protection mitigation fees, accepts district annual report
Summary
Council accepted the Carpinteria Summerland Fire Protection District annual report and adopted Resolution 6488 updating mitigation fees (3.4% adjustment); per‑unit fees chiefly rose modestly (approx. single‑family +$97).
The council adopted Resolution 6488 on July 27 to accept the Carpinteria Summerland Fire Protection District annual report and update the city’s fire protection mitigation fee schedule with a 3.4% adjustment tied to the construction‑cost index.
Staff explained the index application raises fees across categories: a single‑family residential fee increases by about $97, a mobile‑home fee by about $162 and commercial lodging by about $75; per‑square‑foot fees rose by modest increments. The staff report noted ADUs under 750 square feet remain exempt while ADUs at or above 750 square feet will be calculated as a proportionate share of the primary dwelling fee. Fire Marshal Lamonica said the department plans to use funds for projects listed in its master facility plan, including an earthquake retrofit and remodel of Station 61 and replacement of aging apparatus.
The district board approved its annual report July 9; staff reported a preliminary ending balance (unaudited) of approximately $551,000 in the fund and outlined planned capital uses. Councilmember questions clarified who pays the fees (development paying per unit or per square foot) and the timing of the last nexus study (updated in 2024). Council adopted the resolution by unanimous vote.
