Title
Adopt a resolution to amend the County of Monterey Fee Resolution to:
a. Increase Health Department, Public Health Bureau and Clinic Services Bureau service fees; and
b. Establish a new cost neutral electric vehicle charging fee for the County of Monterey’s system of electric vehicle charging stations.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to amend the County of Monterey Fee Resolution to:
a. Increase Health Department, Public Health Bureau and Clinic Services Bureau service fees; and
b. Establish a new cost neutral electric vehicle charging fee for the County of Monterey’s 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.
The proposed Public Health adjustments update laboratory and Sexual Assault Response Team fees to reflect actual service costs. The 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 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. This rate was determined through a cost analysis projection performed by consulting group ARC Alternatives who factored in the cost of electricity, equipment maintenance, and replacement to determine the recommended cost per kWh.
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 establishment of the County’s electric vehicle charging system fees. These changes ensure compliance with applicable regu...
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