HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-01-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - FILMING FEES (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by: Jason Crawford
PUBLIC HEARING
DATE: January 14, 2003
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FILMING FEES
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council conduct a Public Hearing and adopt a resolution establishing filming fees
within the City of Santa Clarita.
BACKGROUND
At the 12/3/02 Study Session, staff presented a report to Council regarding the issuance of
film permits and outlining a plan to bring this permitting in-house as of February 1, 2003.
Council direction received was in support of film permitting by the City.
Attached is the proposed fee structure for all film permitting -related fees. In an effort to
ensure Santa Clarita's filming fees are marketable and will attract film production, staff
conducted a comparative analysis of filming fee structures in place by other cities and
counties to determine marketplace values. These proposed fees reflect, but do not exceed,
the actual cost to the City, while at the same time are comparable to or lower than fees
charged by other cities and counties for like services.
Staff has met with film industry professionals and local film businesses to explain the
proposed fee structure and obtain feedback related to the new fees. The overall impression
by industry professionals has been positive as fees are lower than those currently being
charged. The film industry supports and is in favor of the City issuing its own film permits.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Council modify the proposed fees and adopt a resolution establishing filming fees within
the City of Santa Clarita.
2. Other direction as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Estimated new gross revenue of $105,125 per year, offset by an estimated new annual cost
of $56,110 and an estimated existing annual cost of $49,015 for a $0 difference. Revenues
for current year 02/03 have already been budgeted to account # 001-6305.
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ATTACHMENT
Resolution establishing a schedule of filming fees within the City of Santa Clarita
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