City Attorney report and Ordinance relative to amending Sections 41.40, 44.04, 52.16 and 103.206 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to revise Police Commission Service Fees. (This item is referred to the Public Safety Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.)

This ordinance proposes to amend specific sections of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to increase several police commission service fees. The affected fees include:

• Noise Variance Application Fee: Increased to $493.00 (LAMC Section 41.40).
• Information Cards for Charitable Contributions: Increased to $72.00 (LAMC Section 44.04).
• News Media Identification Cards: Increased to $144.00 (LAMC Section 52.16).
• False Alarm Fee: Increased to $260.00 (LAMC Section 103.206).

These adjustments are based on recommendations from the Board of Police Commissioners for Fiscal Year 2025-26, aiming for full cost recovery of staffing and overhead costs, projected to increase total revenue from $9.77 million to $11.60 million. The ordinance has been referred to the Public Safety Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.

Residents and organizations applying for noise variances, seeking charitable solicitation information cards, or needing news media identification cards will face higher fees. Additionally, the fee for each false alarm response will increase, potentially impacting homeowners and businesses with alarm systems.

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