Title
Set and hold a public meeting on June 2, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. to consider a resolution to amend the County of Monterey Fee Resolution to increase fees for the following service areas:
a. Health Department services provided by its Public Health Bureau and Clinic Services Bureau, effective July 1, 2026; and
b. Establish a new rate for electric vehicle charging provided by the County system of electric vehicle charging stations. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors set and hold a public meeting on June 2, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. to consider a resolution to amend the County of Monterey Fee Resolution to increase fees for the following service areas:
a. Health Department services provided by its Public Health Bureau and Clinic Services Bureau, effective July 1, 2026; and
b. Establish a new rate for electric vehicle charging provided by the County system of electric vehicle charging stations.
SUMMARY:
The report recommends that the Board of Supervisors amend the County Fee Resolution to increase Public Health and Clinic Services fees and establish new cost-neutral electric vehicle charging rates. Proposed Public Health adjustments update laboratory and Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) fees to reflect actual service costs, while Clinic Services maintains current medical fees and revises dental fees and its Sliding Fee Discount Program to align with prevailing rates and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) requirements. The report also proposes an initial electric vehicle charging rate of $0.4311/kilowatt hour (kWh) for Level 2 and $0.7524/kWh for Level 3 chargers. These actions support strategic goals related to well-being, sustainable infrastructure, financial sustainability, and organizational effectiveness.
DISCUSSION:
The following sections summarize recommended increases to County Health Department fees and the County’s electric vehicle charging system fees. These changes ensure complian...
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