City of Brawley

The City of Brawley is conducting a comprehensive update of its User and Regulatory Fee Schedule based on a cost-of-service study completed by ClearSource Financial Consulting. Many of the City’s fees have not been fully updated in 15–20 years, and the cost of providing services has increased significantly. This process ensures transparency, fairness, and long-term financial sustainability.

The goal of the study is to:

• Align fees with the actual cost of providing services

• Ensure equity among users

• Modernize outdated fees

• Consolidate or clarify fees where appropriate

• Improve transparency for residents and businesses

Why Update the Fees?

User and regulatory fees help fund services that benefit specific individuals, residents, or businesses. These fees reduce pressure on the City’s General Fund and ensure that the costs of services are shared fairly by those who use them. Modernizing the fee schedule allows the City to continue providing high-quality services in a financially responsible way.

What’s Included in the Study?

The fee study analyzes the cost of service across multiple City departments, including:

• Business Licensing

• Planning, Building, and Development Services

• Fire and Police Services

• Public Works and Engineering

• Parks, Recreation, and Facility Rentals

• Administrative and Regulatory Programs

The study reviews staff time, materials, overhead, and regulatory requirements to calculate the true cost of providing each service.

The City is committed to transparency and public participation. Community members are encouraged to review the materials below and provide input.

We welcome your feedback.

Visit the form below to share questions, comments, or concerns about the proposed fee updates.

Please note comments submitted become part of the public record and may be included in staff reports.

• Community workshops and online comments will be reviewed by staff.

• Adjustments may be made to the proposed fee scheduled based on public input.

• A public hearing will be held on December 2, 2025, where the City Council will consider adoption of the updated fee schedule.

• If adopted, the new Master Fee Schedule will take effect on the date approved by the City Council.

For additional information, please contact:

City of Brawley

Phone: (760)-344-2222

Email: cityclerk@brawley-ca.gov