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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: Li
DATE: May 13, 2025
SUBJECT: ADJUST CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
DEVELOPER FEES
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
PRESENTER: Patrick Sprengel
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing.
2. Adopt a resolution to adjust the Consolidated Fire Protection District developer fee
from $1.6176 per square foot to $1.6710 per square foot in accordance with the
Developer Fee Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and the Consolidated Fire
Protection District of Los Angeles County.
BACKGROUND
In accordance with the City of Santa Clarita's (City) agreement with Los Angeles County
(County) to be part of the Consolidated Fire Protection District (Fire District), the City is
required to adopt the attached updated Developer Fee Detailed Fire Station Plan within a
reasonable period. The fee is typically updated annually. The last Fire District developer fee
increase became effective May 14, 2024.
Fire District developer fees finance the construction of new (and replacement) fire stations and
related fire protection improvements within the City.
The proposed fee increase from $1.6176 per square foot to $1.6710 per square foot is consistent
with the fee increase adopted by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on February 25,
2025. The proposed fee adjustment is primarily a result of cumulative fire station development
financing costs as well as increased fire apparatus and equipment costs. The Fire District
developer fee is charged on new residential buildings, new detached residential accessory
structures, new commercial buildings, and residential or commercial additions over 2,000 square
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feet. The fee is collected at the time of building permit issuance.
The increased fee amount will ensure the City's Fire District developer fees are consistent with
the fees collected by the County in the unincorporated areas of the Santa Clarita Valley and will
satisfy the City's agreement with the County.
Staff recommends conducting a public hearing and adopting a resolution to adjust the
Consolidated Fire Protection District developer fee, which, if approved, will go into effect July 1,
2025.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the City as a result of this resolution. There are minor
administrative costs for collecting and transmitting Fire District developer fees to the County.
These costs will not be affected by the fee adjustment.
ATTACHMENTS
2025 Fire Fees Public Hearing Notice
Resolution 2025
Notification Letter to City Manager
Total Developer Fees Collected 2025
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PROPOSED INCREASE IN
CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT DEVELOPER FEES
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
A public hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita to consider an
increase to Consolidated Fire Protection District developer fees from $1.6176 to $1.6710 per
square foot of new development in the Santa Clarita Valley Area of Benefit. The proposed fee
adjustment is largely a result of cumulative fire station development financing costs, as well as
increased fire apparatus and equipment costs. In accordance with the City of Santa Clarita's
agreement with the County of Los Angeles to be part of the Consolidated Fire Protection
District, the City of Santa Clarita is required to adopt the updated Developer Fee Detailed Fire
Station Plan within a reasonable period of time. The proposed fee adjustment is consistent with
the fee increase adopted by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on February 25, 2025
The public hearing will be held by the City Council in the City Hall Council Chambers, 23920
Valencia Boulevard, first floor, the 13th day of May 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, you may be limited to raising
only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in
written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.
Proponents, opponents, and any interested persons may be heard on this matter at this time.
Further information regarding the proposed fee increase may be obtained by visiting
www.santaclarita.gov/building, or by contacting John Caprarelli, Building Official, at (661)
2554935.
Dated: May 1, 2025
Mary Cusick, MMC
City Clerk
Published: The Signal, April 29, 2025 and May 6, 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, PERTAINING TO DEVELOPER FEES
FOR FUNDING OF FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES
WHEREAS, on July 14, 1992, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita adopted
Resolution No. 92-152, which established a finance plan to fund fire protection facilities in the
benefit area designated as the Santa Clarita Valley as part of the Consolidated Fire Protection
District of Los Angeles County; and
WHEREAS, on August 25, 1992, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 92-15,
which authorized the establishment of a fee to fund fire protection facilities.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does
hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. Repeal all fees set forth by prior resolutions for the Consolidation Fire
Protections District of Los Angeles County as originally established in Resolution No. 92-152.
SECTION 2. Establish said Consolidated Fire Protection District fee of $1.6710 per
square foot of new development in the Santa Clarita Valley Area of Benefit, calculated as
provided for in Resolution No. 92-152.
SECTION 3. Except as herein modified, Resolution No. 92-152 shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall go into full force and effect on July 1, 2025.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of 2025.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE:
MAYOR
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 25-_was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita
at a regular meeting thereof, held on the day of 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY CLERK
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ANTHONY C. MARRONE
FIRE CHIEF
FORESTER & FIRE WARDEN
"Proud Protectors of Life,
the Environment, and Property"
March 13, 2025
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
FIRE DEPARTMENT
1320 NORTH EASTERN AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90063-3294
(323)881-2401
www.fire.lacounty.aov
Mr. Kenneth Striplin, City Manager
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Dear Mr. Striplin:
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HILDA L. SOLIS HOLLY J. MITCHELL
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LINDSEY P. HORVATH JANICE HAHN
THIRD DISTRICT FOURTH DISTRICT
On February 25, 2025, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles (Board) adopted a
resolution to update the County of Los Angeles developer fee program for the benefit of the
Consolidated Fire Protection District (District). This resolution adopted the updated Developer Fee
Detailed Fire Station Plan, the Developer Fee Funds 2023-24 Fiscal Year -End Report, and the
Developer Fee rate increase to $1.6710 per square foot of new development in the Santa Clarita
Valley Area of Benefit (Area 2). This updated rate will be effective May 1, 2025, in the unincorporated
areas within Area 2.
Pursuant to the Developer Fee Agreement between the District and the City of Santa Clarita (City),
the City shall adopt the updated Fire Station Plan and developer fee rate subsequent to the Board's
adoption. When completed, please have a copy of your City -approved resolution sent to the District
Enclosed for your records is a copy of the Board -adopted resolution. If you have any questions, you
may contact me at (213) 466-5596, or via email at Marcia.Velasguez(a)fire.lacounty.gov.
Very truly yours,
MARCIA VELASQUEZ, HEAD OF PLANNING AND EXECUTIVE SUPPORT
PLANNING AND GRANTS DIVISION
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SERVING THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND THE CITIES OF
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AZUSA
CLAREMONT
GLENDORA
LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE
LYNWOOD
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
SOUTH GATE
BALDWIN PARK
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LA HABRA
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ROLLING HILLS
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LA PUENTE
NORWALK
ROSEMEAD
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BELLFLOWER
DIAMOND BAR
HIDDEN HILLS
LAKEWOOD
PALMDALE
SAN DIMAS
WEST HOLLYWOOD
BRADBURY
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February 25, 2025
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
FIRE DEPARTMENT
1320 NORTH EASTERN AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90063-3294
(323)881-2401
www.fire.lacounty.aov
The Honorable Board of Supervisors
County of Los Angeles
383 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
Dear Supervisors:
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THIRD DISTRICT FOURTH DISTRICT
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APPROVE AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
TO INCREASE THE DEVELOPER FEE FOR THE CONSOLIDATED
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
(3RD AND 5TH DISTRICTS) (3 VOTES)
The Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (District) has completed its
annual review of the Developer Fee Program (DFP) and is making recommendations to
increase the DFP rates in the three Areas of Benefit and the City of Calabasas.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOUR BOARD, AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING:
Acting as the governing body of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles
County, is recommended that your Board:
1. Approve and adopt the enclosed Resolution and the 2024 DFP rate increase for the
three Areas of Benefit, Area 1 (Malibu/Santa Monica Mountains/City of Calabasas):
$1.1851 (+$0.0095) per square foot; Area 2 (Santa Clarita Valley): $1.6710 (+$0.0534)
per square foot; and Area 3 (Antelope Valley): $1.1407 (+$0.0127) per square foot.
2. Find that updating the DFP is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines Section 15273(a)(4) in that it involves the collection of fees for
capital projects necessary to maintain services within the Areas of Benefit.
SERVING THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND THE CITIES OF
AGOURA HILLS
CARSON
EL MONTE
INGLEWOOD
LAWNDALE
PICO RIVERA
SIGNAL HILL
ARTESIA
CERRITOS
GARDENA
IRWINDALE
LOMITA
POMONA
SOUTH EL MONT
AZUSA
CLAREMONT
GLENDORA
LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE
LYNWOOD
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
SOUTH GATE
BALDWIN PARK
COMMERCE
HAWAIIAN GARDENS
LA HABRA
MALIBU
ROLLING HILLS
TEMPLE CITY
BELL
COVINA
HAWFHORNE
LA MIRADA
MAYWOOD
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES
VERNON
BELL GARDENS
CUDAHY
HERMOSA BEACH
LA PUENTE
NORWALK
ROSEMEAD
WALNUT
BELLFLOWER
DIAMOND BAR
HIDDEN HILLS
LAKEWOOD
PALMDALE
SAN DIMAS
WEST HOLLYWOOD
BRADBURY
DUARTE
HUNTINGTON PARK
LANCASTER
PALOS VERDES ESTATES
SANTA CLARITA
CALABASAS
INDUSTRY
PARAMOUNT
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PURPOSE/JUSTIFICATION OF RECOMMENDED ACTION _
On July 12, 1990, your Honorable Board adopted a resolution establishing a County of
Los Angeles DFP for the District. The DFP was implemented August 1, 1990, to fund the
acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of fire station facilities in the high -
growth, urban -expansion areas of the District. The purpose of this program, as adopted by
the Board, is to ensure these additional resources are made available to protect the lives of
residents and maintain efficient fire protection and life -safety services in the Areas of Benefit
where population is increasing based on urban expansion. The Developer Fee rate increase
enables the District to fully fund the development of new fire stations using a cost component
that utilizes the California Consumer Price Index (CPI) due to the rate of inflation that impacts
the costs of construction, land, and equipment. Pursuant to Government Codes 66001 and
66002, the resolution instructs the District to conduct annual evaluations of the DFP and
make appropriate recommendations to your Honorable Board.
Additionally, on September 4, 2007, your Honorable Board adopted a Joint Exercise of
Powers Agreement between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Calabasas wherein
the parties agreed to exercise the power to levy the DFP in the City of Calabasas and the
City Council authorized your Honorable Board to conduct all proceedings in connection with
the levy of the fee, and any modifications of the fee amount, within the city boundaries.
IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Approval of the recommended actions is consistent with the County's Strategic Plan North
Star Focus Area Goal A, Strategies is Customer Service: Support departmental efforts to
improve customer service and to enhance efficiency and responsiveness to meet the needs
of all residents.
FISCAL IMPACT/FINANCING
The District is funded independently from the County's General Fund and relies primarily on
property tax revenue to provide essential fire protection and emergency medical services.
The DFP provides an additional revenue source to fund essential fire station facilities and
equipment in the areas of urban growth. Increasing the fee rates in the unincorporated areas
of the three Areas of Benefit and the City of Calabasas will enable the District to fund the
development of new fire stations proportionate to the need necessitated by growth.
The DFP generates approximately $3.8 million in revenue annually and subject to change
based on variability in the construction of homes and land acquisition in the Areas of Benefit.
These funds are deposited into the District's Developer Fee Accumulated Capital Outlay
Fund and can only be used to fund the development of new fire stations within specific
geographic areas.
There is no impact to net County cost.
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FACTS AND PROVISIONS/LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Pursuant to Government Code Sections 66000, 66001, 66002, 66006, and 66018, the District
has prepared three enclosures to the Resolution. Enclosure A, Developer Fee Detailed Fire
Station Plan to the Resolution depicts the status of completed and proposed fire stations, and
helispots, as well as, costs, and funding sources. Enclosure B, Developer Fee for the
Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County Developer Fee Funds 2023-24
Fiscal Year (FY)-End Report, identifies the beginning DFP Fund balance for FY 2023-24 and
FY 2024-25, including variances due to interest, advertisement, refunds, etc. Enclosure C,
Developer Fee for the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County 2024
Developer Fee Calculation Summary, breaks down the cost and finance (Area 2) associated
with the construction of a fire station, purchase of apparatus, and administration cost. These
costs are necessary to finalize the new DFP rate for the respective Areas of Benefit.
County Counsel has approved as to form the attached Resolution updating the DFP.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
This project is statutorily exempt per Section 15273 (a)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines developed
by the State Office of Planning Research in that it involves the collection of fees for capital
projects necessary to maintain services within existing service areas.
IMPACT ON CURRENT SERVICES (OR PROJECTS)
The updated rates will be imposed in the unincorporated areas in the three DFP Areas of
Benefit and the City of Calabasas effective May 1, 2025. As a result, the updated Developer
Fee rates will be imposed in the cities of Malibu, Santa Clarita, and Lancaster upon adoption
of a resolution updating the fee amounts by each respective city.
CONCLUSION
Upon conclusion of the public hearing and approval by your Honorable Board, please instruct
the Executive Officer to return an adopted stamped copy of this letter with the adopted
Resolution to the following office:
Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County
Marcia Velasquez, Head of Planning and Executive Support
1320 N. Eastern Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90063
Marcia.Velasguez(a)fire.lacounty.gov
The District's contact can be reached at (213) 466-5596.
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The Honorable Board of Supervisors
February 25, 2025
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Respectfully submitted,
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ANTHONY C. MARRONE, FIRE HIEF
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Enclosures
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County Counsel
Auditor -Controller
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DEVELOPER FEE FOR THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
DEVELOPER FEE DETAILED FIRE STATION PLAN
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
OCTOBER 2024
ENCLOSURE A
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DEVELOPER FEE DETAILED FIRE STATION PLAN
Fiscal Year 2024-25
PREFACE
This Developer Fee Detailed Fire Station Plan (Plan) reflects the Consolidated Fire Protection District's (District) fire service requirements as of October 2024
based upon growth projections and contacts with cities and developers who have shared their development plans with the District.
The Plan identifies 6 completed fire stations, 18 proposed fire stations, 1 expansion station, 4 helispots, and the necessary capital equipment that will be
required in the Areas of Benefit as well as the anticipated costs and time frames provided that development occurs as expected. The anticipated costs
identified in the Plan will be funded by Developer Fee revenues or funds which the District has advanced from other sources. These advances will be repaid to
the District when sufficient Developer Fee revenue is generated.
Terms Used in Plan
Explanation
Fire Station/Location
In most cases a site has not yet been acquired; the locations are therefore approximate.
Anticipated Capital
Where actual costs are not yet available, the anticipated capital projects costs are based upon the District's current cost
Project Costs
experienced for construction, land and equipment.
Apparatus cost includes the full cost of the apparatus as well as outfitting and equipment costs.
No District overhead costs nor an inflation factor have been applied; all figures are based on current costs.
Developer Fee credit may be granted for the conveyance of a site, apparatus, or construction of a fire station to help offset the
impact of development on the District.
Project Cost Estimate
Based on average costs for fire stations recently completed and stations under development; includes plans, specifications,
consultant services, plan check, permit and inspection fees, construction, project management, furnishings, and equipment.
Amount Budgeted
The amount budgeted could be from Developer Fee funds collected or advanced from District general revenues or certificates of
participation. All advances made and/or interest incurred by the District to finance station development are to be repaid when
Developer Fee revenues are sufficient. If no amount is budgeted, the development of the fire station may be delayed until
Developer Fee revenues are sufficient to fund the site acquisition and/or construction of the fire station.
Equipment and Staffing
This plan reflects the proposed staffing and equipment to be implemented when each station and the development served by each
station are built out in the respective areas of benefit. In many instances, a transitional staffing confirguration will be utilized until
build out occurs.
Fiscal Year
The Fiscal Year period begins July 1 and ends June 30.
Initiating Priority Year Refers to the fiscal year that the land acquisition or construction of the fire station is anticipated to begin
Target Occupancy Target occupancy is approximately one to two years from the actual start of construction
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DEVELOPER FEE DETAILED FIRE STATION PLAN
Fiscal Year 2024-25
STATIONS OPERATIONAL: REIMBURSEMENT PENDING & IN -PROGRESS*
Station Size, Equip.
Facility
Capital Project Costs
Funding Source*
and Staffing
Comments
Fire Station 128
Station Development Costs $ 9,066,972
Commercial Paper
9,976 sq. ft.
The site was conveyed to the District by Shappell Industries
28450 Whites Canyon Rd.
**Principal Paid 945,000
Proceeds
Engine
for developer fee credit. Partial funding totalling $3.6 million was
Santa Clarita (City)
Balance $ 8,121,972
provided by the American Recovery and Reimbursement Act.
The fire station was completed and operational March 1, 2012.
Fire Station 132
Station Development Costs $ 8,127,873
Commercial Paper
9,746 sq. ft.
The site was conveyed to the District by K. Hovnanian
Wes Thompson Ranch
**Principal Paid 1,515,000
Proceeds
Engine
(VTTM 49621). Apparatus for this permanent station was
29310 Sand Canyon. Rd.
Balance $ 6,612,873
transferred from temporary Fire Station 132. The permanent
Santa Clarita(City)
station was completed and operational March 12, 2012.
Fire Station 143
Station Development Costs $ 7,913,986
Commercial Paper
9,700 sq. ft.
The land was conveyed by the developer, Newhall Land and
28580 Hasley Canyon Rd
Principal Paid 380,000
Proceeds
Engine
Farming, for developer fee credit. The fire station was completed
Santa Clarita Valley
Balance $ 7,533,986
and operational in November 2016.
(Unincorporated)
Fire Station 150
Station Development Costs $ 11,483,583
Commercial Paper
19,935 sq. ft.
The site was conveyed to the District by Pardee Homes for
19190 Golden Valley Rd.
Prinicipal Paid 2,360,000
Proceeds
Haz. Mat. Task Force
developer fee credit. A Hazardous Materials Task Force
Santa Clarita (City)
Balance $ 9,123,583
(Engine and Squad)
assigned to Fire Station 76 was reassigned to staff this station.
BC/AC HQ
The fire station was completed and operational Feb. 1, 2013.
Fire Station 156
Station Development Costs $ 7,512,226
Commercial Paper
11,152 sq. ft.
The site was conveyed to the District from Newhall Land and
24505 Copper Hill Drive
Prinicipal Paid 1,395,000
Proceeds
Engine
Farming for developer fee credit. Apparatus was transferred
Rye Canyon Area
Balance $ 6,117,226
from temporary Fire Station 156. The station was completed and
Santa Clarita(City)
operational in 2011.
Fire Station 104
Project cost est. $ 13,247,645
$234,000
11,450 sq. ft.
This station replaces temporary Fire Station 104. The land was
26901 Golden Valley Road
Principal Paid $ (315,000)
100 o Commercial
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purchased by the District in Dec. 2010 and the station was completed
(at Soledad Canyon)
Apparatus 1,191,053
Paper Proceeds
in 2020.
Santa Clarita(City)
Total $ 14,123,698
*The District is financing costs that exceed the developer fee funds available within Area 2. The District will be reimbursed the costs it advanced, including interest and, administrative
charges from Area 2 as revenues are collected and from the City of Santa Clarita for the City's proportionate share of fire station facilities financing.
**Based on Bond Debt Service provided by Financial Management Division, cumulative principal cost.
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DEVELOPER FEE DETAILED FIRE STATION PLAN
Fiscal Year 2024-25
EXPANSION FACILITY:
Facility
Anticipated
Capital Project Costs
Station Size (Sq. Ft.)
and Equipment
Comments/Status
Fire Station 33 Expansion
Land $
This Fire Station will be removed from future Station Plans.
44947 Date Ave.
Project cost est. $
Lancaster
Apparatus $
(Unincorporated)
Total $
LAND ACQUISITION ONLY.
Early land acquisition will ensure that the future fire stations will be optimally placed when these areas develop in the future. The progress of development in these areas will be monitored for
timing of the future construction of these stations:
Facility
Anticipated
Capital Project Costs
Station Size (Sq. Ft.)
and Equipment
Comments/Status
Fire Station O (formerly 138)
Land $ 361,548
10,000
The City of Palmdale expressed interest in assisting with site acquisition. The
Avenue S and Tierra Subida
Project cost est.* $ 10,358,600
District will pursue City participation, however, fire station development will not
(Unincorporated Palmdale Area
Total $ 10,720,148
commence until development in the area warrants additional coverage.
Fire Station P (formerly 195)
Land $ 361,548
10,000
The City of Palmdale expressed interest in assisting with site acquisition. In addition,
Pearblossom Hwy/47th St. E.
Project cost est.* $ 10,358,600
there is a proposed development project within this location for which the Fire District
(Unincorporated Palmdale Area)
may negotiate a station site. Fire station development will not commence until
Total $ 10,720,148
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Idevelopment in the area warrants additional coverage.
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DEVELOPER FEE DETAILED FIRE STATION PLAN
Fiscal Year 2024-25
PROPOSED FIRE STATIONS
Anticipated
Station Size (Sq. Ft.)
Facility
Capital Project Costs
and Equipment
Comments/Status
Fire Station 46 (formerly 177)
Land
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13,500
Newhall Land to construct and equip according to an MOU for the
Newhall Ranch
Project cost est.*
13,984,110
Engine (2)
Newhall Ranch Specific Plan area. This station will be located in the
Santa Clarita Valley (Unincorporated)
Apparatus
3,146,474
Squad
Mission Village. Newhall will also construct a smaller auxiliary building
Total
$ 17,130,584
on the same site of the Fire Station. Tract No. 61105
Fire Station 113 (formerly 175)
Land
$ -
9,800
Newhall Land to construct and equip according to an MOU for the
Newhall Ranch
Project cost est.*
10,151,428
Engine
Newhall Ranch Specific Plan area. This station will be located in the
Santa Clarita Valley (Unincorporated)
Apparatus
1,805,445
Squad
Landmark Village. (Tract No. 53108)
Total
$ 11,956,873
Fire Station 109 (formerly 176)
Land
$ -
9,800
Newhall Land to construct and equip according to an MOU for the
Newhall Ranch
Project cost est.*
10,151,428
Engine
Newhall Ranch Specific Plan area. This station will be located in
Santa Clarita Valley (Unincorporated)
Apparatus
1,341,029
Portrero/Homestead. (Tract No. 60678)
Total
$ 11,492,457
Fire Station A (formerly 179)
Land
$ -
10,000
The fire station site was reevaluated and is no longer required. This fire station will
Lyons Ranch
Project cost est.*
10,358,600
Engine
be removed from future Station Plans.
Santa Clarita Valley (Unincorporated)
Apparatus
1,341,029
Total
$ 11,699,629
Fire Station B (formerly 109)
Land
$ 361,548
10,000
Fire station development will not begin until development in the area warrants
Fox Field - vicinity of 40th St. W
Station Dev. Costs*
10,358,600
Engine
additional coverage.
and Avenue G
Apparatus
1,341,029
City of Lancaster(City)
Total
$ 12,061,177
Fire Station C (formerly 113)
Land
$ -
10,000
The developer is to provide a site within the Avanti South Project area to
Avanti South Project
Station Dev. Costs*
10,358,600
Engine
the District for developer fee credits. (Tract No. 74312)
70th Street West and Ave. K-8
Apparatus
1,341,029
City of Lancaster(City)
Total
$ 11,699,629
Fire Station D (formerly 133)
Land
$ 4,190,456
10,000
Agreement with developer, City of Santa Clarita for the site executed on
Needham Ranch Parkwy
Project cost est.*
10,858,600
**
Engine
9/9/2019. The site was conveyed to District by Needham Ranch for
near Eternal Valley Mem. Park
Apparatus
1,341,029
developer fee credit. (Tract No. 50283)
Santa Clarita (City)
Total
$ 16,390,085
(Helispot)
Helispot is completed and station construction will commence when significant
development in the vicinity occurs.
*Based on an average cost per square foot of $1,035.86.
**Additional $500,000 added for cost of helispot preparation costs.
***Cost will be updated once project start date has been established.
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DEVELOPER FEE DETAILED FIRE STATION PLAN
Fiscal Year 2024-25
PROPOSED FIRE STATIONS
Anticipated
Station Size (Sq. Ft.)
Facility
Capital Project
Costs
and Equipment
Comments/Status
Fire Station E (formerly 600)
Land
$
-
10,000
The developer, Pardee Homes, is to convey a station site to the
Valley Cyn. Road at Spring Canyon
Project cost est.*
10,358,600
Engine
District for developer fee credits (Tract No. 48086)
Santa Clarita Valley (Unincorporated)
Apparatus
1,341,029
Total
$ 11,699,629
Fire Station F (formerly 174)
Land
$
361,548
4,982
Fire station development will not begin until development in the area warrants
Neenach Fire Station
Project cost est.*
5,160,655
Engine
additional coverage.
Antelope Valley (Unincorporated)
Apparatus
1,341,029
Total
$ 6,863,232
Fire Station G (formerly 142)
Fire Station
$
1,365,288
10,000
Fire station development will not begin until development in the area warrants
Sierra Highway/Clanfield
Project cost est.*
10,858,600
**
Engine
additional coverage.
Antelope Valley (Unincorporated)
Apparatus
1,341,029
(Helispot)
Total
$ 13,564,917
Fire Station H (formerly 139)
Land
$
-
***
10,000
Per the developer agreement for the Anaverde/City Ranch Project, the
Anaverde/City Ranch
Project cost est.
-
***
Engine
developer is required to provide land and construct a permanent fire
Palmdale (City)
Apparatus
1,341,029
station to be conveyed to the District.
Total
$ 1,341,029
Fire Station I (formerly 190)
Land
$
-
***
10,000
Under a 1992 developer agreement for the Ritter Ranch Project, the
Ritter Ranch
Project cost est.
***
Engine
developer is required to provide land and construct a permanent fire
Palmdale (City)
Apparatus
1,341,029
station to be conveyed to the District.
Total
$ 1,341,029
Fire Station J (formerly Northlake/180)
Land
$
1,306,800
10,000
Developer to construct the proposed project R2018-00408-(5) with a future
North of Lake Hughes, East of 1-5, West
Project cost est.*
10,358,600
Engine
fire station to be built as part of Phase 2 in future. FS is expected to have a
of Castaic Lake
Apparatus
1,341,029
1.4 acre pad. (Tract No. 73336)
Castaic Canyon (Unincorporated)
Total
$ 13,006,429
*Based on an average cost per square foot of $1,035.86.
**Additional $500,000 added for cost of helispot preparation costs.
***Cost will be updated once project start date has been established.
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DEVELOPER FEE DETAILED FIRE STATION PLAN
Fiscal Year 2024-25
PROPOSED FIRE STATIONS
Anticipated
Station Size (Sq. Ft.)
Facility
Capital Project
Costs
and Equipment
Comments/Status
Centennial Fire Station K
Land
$
***
13,000
Developer to enter into a Development Impact Mitigation Agreement with
Centennial Project
Project cost est.
***
Engine
the District to construct and equip up to four fire stations, as
Gorman (City)
Apparatus
1,341,029
determined by the District, to serve the Centennial Development
Total
$ 1,341,029
Project.
Centennial Fire Station L
Land
$
-
***
10,000
Developer to enter into a Development Impact Mitigation Agreement with
Centennial Project
Project cost est.
***
Engine
the District to construct and equip up to four fire stations, as
Gorman (City)
Apparatus
1,341,029
determined by the District, to serve the Centennial Development
Total
$ 1,341,029
Project.
Centennial Fire Station M
Land
$
***
10,000
Developer to enter into a Development Impact Mitigation Agreement with
Centennial Project
Project cost est.
***
Engine
the District to construct and equip up to four fire stations, as
Gorman (City)
Apparatus
1,341,029
determined by the District, to serve the Centennial Development
Total
$ 1,341,029
Project.
Centennial Fire Station N
Land
$
-
***
10,000
Developer to enter into a Development Impact Mitigation Agreement with
Centennial Project
Project cost est.
***
Engine
the District to construct and equip up to four fire stations, as
Gorman (City)
Apparatus
1,341,029
determined by the District, to serve the Centennial Development
Total
$ 1,341,029
Project.
Fire Station TBD
Land
$
1,306,800
10,000
Development in this area is limited at this time and construction
East Calabasas area between
Project cost est.*
10,358,600
Engine
will not commence until substantial development occurs.
Stations 68 and 69
Apparatus
1,341,029
Total
$ 13,006,429
*Based on an average cost per square foot of $1,035.86.
**Additional $500,000 added for cost of helispot preparation costs.
***Cost will be updated once project start date has been established.
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DEVELOPER FEE DETAILED FIRE STATION PLAN
Fiscal Year 2024-25
HELISPOTS:
Facility
Anticipated
Capital Project Costs
Station Size (Sq. Ft.)
and Equipment
Comments/Status
Completed Helispot
Fire Station D (formerly 133)
Land $ 4,190,456
10,000
Agreement with developer, City of Santa Clarita for the site executed on
Needham Ranch Parkwy
Project cost est.* 10,868,600
Engine
9/9/2019. The site was conveyed to District by Needham Ranch for
near Eternal Valley Mem. Park
Apparatus 1,341,029
developer fee credit. (Tract No. 50283)
Santa Clarita (City)
Total $ 16,400,085
Helispot is completed and station construction delayed until development
in the area warrants additional coverage needed.
Proposed Helispot
Fire Station G (formerly 142)
Land $ 1,365,288
10,000
The land was acquired by the District in July 2010. A
Sierra Highway/Clanfield
Project cost est.* 10,868,600
Engine
helispot is planned to be constructed at this station site.
Antelope Valley (Unincorporated)
Apparatus 1,341,029
Total $ 13,574,917
Val Verde
Land $ -
The District has requested that a helispot be provided within the
Santa Clarita Valley (Unincorporated)
Helispot 590,000
Val Verde Development Project. (Tract No. 60665)
Apparatus
Total $ 590,000
Tesoro
Land $ -
The District has requested that a helispot be provided within the
Santa Clarita Valley (Unincorporated)
Helispot 590,000
Tesoro Del Valle Development Project. (Tract No. 51644)
Apparatus
Total $ 590,000
'Based on an average cost per square foot of $1,035.86.
"Additional $500,000 added for cost of helispot preparation costs.
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ENCLOSURE 3.c
DEVELOPER FEE FOR THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
DEVELOPER FEE FUNDS
2023-24 FISCAL YEAR-END REPORT
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Beginning Balance
Total Developer Fee Revenue Collected cd>
Interest Earned
Adjustment
Fund Expenditures (Advertisement)
NSF Checks
Refunds
Area of Benefit 1
Malibu/Santa Monica Mtns. (a)
City of Calabasas
$5, 550, 551.26
448,450.16
203,104.45
(3,642.05)
(46.77)
Area of Benefit 2
Santa Clarita Valley (b)
$14,312,453.27
9,971,482.48
683,827.33
(2,325,112.50) (h)
(46.77)
Area of Benefit 3
Antelope Valley (°)
$32,910,933.48
1, 760, 912.69
1,199, 519.04
(46.77)
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Ending Balance $6,198,417.05 (e) $22,642,603.81 cf> $35,871,318.44 (9)
(a) Includes unincorporated areas within Area of Benefit 1 and the Cities of Calabasas and Malibu.
(b) Includes unincorporated areas within Area of Benefit 2 and the City of Santa Clarita.
(c) Includes unincorporated areas within Area of Benefit 3 and the City of Lancaster.
(d) The developer fee rates during FY 2023-24 were as follows:
Area 1 = 1.1756
Area 2 = 1.6176
Area 3 = 1.1280
(e) Funds to be used to develop a fire station in the East Calabasas area when development in the area warrants additional coverage needed.
(f) Funds used to fund the construction of permanent Fire Station 104 and to reimburse the District for the costs incurred in the development
and financing of fire stations 128, 132, 143, 150, and 156.
(g) Funds to be used for land acquisition for Fire Stations 138 and 195 in the unincorporated Palmdale area, and
construction of additional stations as detailed in the 2024 Fire Station Plan update.
(h) Adjustment includes two (2) Type I pumpers and one (1) paramedic squad.
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Developer Fee
Cost Component
Average Land Cost
Station Development Costs
Financing Costs
Engine Cost
Quint Cost
Squad Cost
DEVELOPER FEE FOR THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
2024 DEVELOPER FEE CALCULATION SUMMARY
AREA OF BENEFIT 1 -
MALIBU/SANTA MONICA MTNS.,
CITY OF CALABASAS
2024
Cost
Proportionate
Fire Station
Share
2024 Cost
Applied
$ 1,306,800
100.00%
$
1,306,800
$ 10,358,600
100.00%
$
10,358,600
N/A
-
-
$ 1,341,029
100.00%
$
1,341,029
$ 2,509,465
20.95%
$
525,733
$ 464,416
32.80%
$
152,328
Total Cost Per Station
$
13,684,490
Administrative Costs
$
102,395
Total Area 1 Costs
$
13,786,885
Total Square Feet of
Development per Station
11,633,307
Developer Fee Amount
Per Square Foot
$
1.1851
AREA OF BENEFIT 2 -
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY
2024
Cost
Proportionate
Fire Station
Share
2024 Cost
Applied
$ 1,646,568
100.00%
$
1,646,568
$ 10,726,331
100.00%
$
10,726,331
$ 23,810,495
20.00%
$
4,762,099
$ 1,341,029
100.00%
$
1,341,029
$ 2,509,465
20.95%
$
525,733
$ 464,416
32.80%
$
152,328
Total Cost Per Station
$
19,154,088
Administrative Costs
$
285,369
Total Area 2 Costs
$
19,439,457
Total Square Feet of
Development per Station
11,633,307
Developer Fee Amount
Per Square Foot
$
1.6710
AREA OF BENEFIT 3 -
ANTELOPE VALLEY
Proportionate
2024 I Fire Stationl 20022 p Cost
I Cost
$ 361,548
$ 10,726,331
N/A
$ 1,341,029
$ 2,509,465
$ 464,416
Total Cost Per Station
administrative Costs
100.00%I $ 361,548
100.00% $ 10,726,331
100.00%
$ 1,341,029 0
20.95%
$
525,733
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$
152,328
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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO UPDATE THE
DEVELOPER FEE PROGRAM FOR THE BENEFIT OF
THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND TO CONSIDER
THE DEVELOPER FEE FUNDS 2023-24 FISCAL YEAR-END REPORT
WHEREAS, on July 12, 1990, the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Los Angeles approved and adopted a County of Los Angeles Developer Fee Program
(DFP) for the benefit of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County
(District) in Area of Benefit 1, Malibu/Santa Monica Mountains, Area of Benefit 2, Santa
Clarita Valley, and Area of Benefit 3, Antelope Valley (collectively, "Areas of Benefit")
effective August 1, 1990, which DFP is to be updated annually thereafter; and
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2007, the City of Calabasas, located in the
Malibu/Santa Monica Mountains Area of Benefit, and the City Council of the City of
Calabasas entered into a Joint Powers Agreement with the County of Los Angeles in
which the City and County jointly agreed to exercise the power to levy the DFP in the
City and to authorize the Board of Supervisors to conduct all proceedings in connection
with the levy of fees and modifications of the fee amount within the City; and
WHEREAS, the District desires to update the DFP rate in the three Areas of
Benefit, in accordance with Government Code Section 66002; and
WHEREAS, the rate increase is due to proposed developments in areas which
are designated in the Los Angeles County General Plan as high -growth areas and
require fire protection resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Supervisors, as the governing body of the
District, resolves, finds, and determines that:
The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2. The DFP is for the purpose of generating funds for capital projects necessary to
maintain fire protection services within the existing service areas of the District, and
is statutorily exempt per Section 15273(a)(4) of the California Environmental Quality
Act Guidelines developed by the State Office of Planning and Research.
3. On February 25, 2025, a public hearing was held to update and consider:
Attachment A, the Developer Fee Detailed Fire Station Plan dated October 2024
attached hereto and incorporated herein, which serves as the DFP capital
improvement plan and describes the acquisition, construction, installation, and
equipping of fire stations to be funded with developer fee revenue; Attachment B,
Developer Fee for the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County
Developer Fee Funds 2023-24 Fiscal Year -End Report; and Attachment C,
Developer Fee for the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County
2024 Developer Fee Calculation Summary attached hereto and incorporated
herein, which imposes a separate fee calculation for each Area of Benefit based
upon the actual fire station development costs experienced in each of the three
areas;
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4. The Board of Supervisors, as the governing body of the District, approves and
adopts the updated DFP in the Areas of Benefit of the District as follows:
a. The updated DFP Detailed Fire Station Plan dated October 2024 is
approved.
b. The DFP Funds 2023-24 Fiscal Year -End Report is approved.
c. The updated DFP rates per square foot of new developments of $1.1851
in Area of Benefit 1 and the City of Calabasas, $1.6710 in Area of Benefit
2, and $1.1407 in Area of Benefit 3 are approved and shall become
effective in the unincorporated areas within Areas of Benefit and the City
of Calabasas on May 1, 2025.
d. The 2024 DFP Calculation Summary is approved.
e. All other terms and provisions of the DFP as previously adopted by the
Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles shall remain
unchanged and in full force and effect.
The foregoing resolution was adopted on the 25th day of February 12025,
by the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
EDWARD YEN, Executive Officer
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWYN HARRISON, COUNTY COUNSEL
Digitally signed by Jenny
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Jenny I a rn Date: 2025.02.19
08:42:39-08'00'
Senior Deputy County Counsel
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TOTAL CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
DEVELOPER FEES
COLLECTED SINCE LAST ADJUSTMENT
The last adjustment to the Consolidated Fire Protection District developer fee occurred on May
1, 2025. The fee implemented on that date was $1.6710 per square foot of floor area of new
buildings. The following fees were collected during the noted fiscal years:
Fiscal Year 2018-19 - $2,813,513
Fiscal Year 2019-20 - $1,389,163
Fiscal Year 2020-21 - $2,628,813
Fiscal Year 2021-22 - $1,163,527
Fiscal Year 2022-23 - $1,367,714
Fiscal Year 2023-24 - $3,359,128
Fiscal Year 2024-25 - $3,755,496
The Consolidated Fire Protection District developer fee is charged on new residential buildings,
new detached residential accessory structures, new commercial buildings, and new commercial
additions over 2,000 square feet at the time the building permit is issued.
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