Attachment 3 Summary of Proposed New or Modified Fees

City of Chandler — Study Session (2024-12-09)

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City 
Code 
Fee 
Schedule 
Reference
Current Fee Description
New or 
Deleted Fee 
Description
Customer Impacted
Existing Fee
Proposed Fee
Justification/Cost Basis
Comparisons
Community Services
Other City Fee Ranges:
31-21.A
3.1.1 (e)
Pool Pass - Youth (15 Punches)
No change
Customers 2-17 years old wishing 
to buy bulk swim passes
25% discount on the regular 
entry fee rounded to nearest 
1/4 dollar
Resident: $11.25
Non-Residents: $15.00
25% discount on the regular entry fee. With proposed entry fee would equate to $11.25 
for residents & no discount for non-residents. Completed on-line, so can validate 
residency.
Gilbert: 30 punches / $25.00 for 
Mesa: 10 punches / $15.00 - 30 punches / $45.00
31-21.A
3.1.1 (f)
Pool Pass - Adult (15 Punches)
No change
Customers 18-55 years old 
wishing to buy bulk swim passes
25% discount on the regular 
entry fee rounded to nearest 
1/4 dollar
Resident: $25.25
Non-Residents: $33.75
25% discount of the normal entry fee. With proposed entry fee would equate to $25.25 & 
no discount for non-residents. Completed on-line, so can validate residency.
Gilbert: 10 punches / $25.00
Mesa: 5 punches / $15.00 
Scottsdale: 10 punches / $30.00
Tempe: 10 punches / $35.00
31-21.A
3.1.1 (g)
Pool Pass - Youth (30 Punches)
No change
Customers 2-17 years old wishing 
to buy bulk swim passes
25% discount on the regular 
entry fee rounded to nearest 
1/4 dollar
Resident: $15.00 
Non-Resident: $30.00
50% discount of the normal entry fee. With proposed entry fee would equate to $15 & no 
discount for non-residents. Completed on-line, so can validate residency.
Gilbert: 30 punches / $25.00
Mesa: 30 punches / $45.00
Scottsdale: 30 punches / $72.00
31-21.A
3.1.1 (h)
Pool Pass - Adult (30 Punches)
No change
Customers 18-55 years old 
wishing to buy bulk swim passes
50% discount on the regular 
entry fee rounded to nearest 
1/4 dollar
Resident: $33.75
Non-Resident: $67.50
50% discount of the normal entry fee. With proposed entry fee would equate to $33.75 & 
no discount for non-residents. Completed on-line, so can validate residency.
Gilbert: 10 punches / $25.00
Mesa: 15 punches / $45.00
Tempe: 10 punches / $35.00
31-21.A
3.1.1 (h)
New Fee
Pool Pass - Senior (15 
Punches)
Customers 55+ years old wishing 
to buy bulk swim passes
N/A
Resident: $14.00
Non-Residents: $18.75
25% discount on the regular entry fee. With proposed entry fee would equate to $14 for 
resident seniors & no discount for non-residents. Completed on-line, so can validate 
residency.
Gilbert: N/A
Mesa: N/A
Tempe: 10 punches / $35.00
31-21.A
3.1.1 (h)
New Fee
Pool Pass - Senior (30 
Punches)
Customers 55+ years old wishing 
to buy bulk swim passes
N/A
Resident: $18.75
Non-Resident: $37.50
50% discount of the normal entry fee. With proposed entry fee would equate to $18.75 for 
resident seniors & no discount for non-residents. Completed on-line, so can validate 
residency.
Gilbert: N/A
Mesa: N/A
Tempe: 10 punches / $35.00
31-21.A
3.1.1 (n)
Swim Team Use (per Guard)
Swim Team Use 
USA Swim clubs renting lanes for 
practice time
Resident: $15.00 per hour
Non-resident: N/A
$5 per lane
Increase to cover the cost of staffing lifeguards for all swim team rentals. This is a high-
risk activity, and we are asking coaches to lifeguard the pool while providing 
coaching/teaching, which is an intrusion into the primary duties of proper lifeguard 
surveillance and not supported by our lifeguard certifying agency.
Gilbert: $6.12 per lane
Mesa: $5.00 per lane
Scottsdale: $5.00 per lane
Peoria: $6.25 per lane
Chandler Unified School District: $7.50 per lane
31-21.A
3.1.1 (p)
Red Cross Learn to Swim
Delete Fee
Residents
Resident: $0.55 per person
Non-resident: $0.55 per person Delete Fee
N/A
N/A
31-21.A
3.1.1 (q)
Red Cross Certification (per Guard), 
minimum # of guard requirements 
varies
Delete Fee
Residents
Resident: $16-$36 per hour
Non-resident: $16-$36 per hour Delete Fee
N/A
N/A
Other City Fee Ranges:
31-21.A
3.1.2 (a)
Pavilion Rental Corporate Size  (a) One 
Pavilion - 4 hour minimum (McDowell 
Mountain)
Corporate Pavilion - 4 hour 
minimum
Pavilion users
Resident: $56/hr
Non-resident: $76/hr
Resident: $70/hr
Non-resident: $90/hr
Commercial: $105/hr
Staff recommends a 25% increase for rising staff and maintenance costs.  Valley average 
is $200.
Gilbert: $100.00
Tempe: $300.00
31-21.A
3.1.2 (b)
Pavilion Rental Large Size
(b) One Pavilion - (Arrowhead Park 
Lion's and Folley Park Memorial)
Large Pavilion
Pavilion users
Resident: $23/hr 
Non-resident: $32/hr
Resident: $29/hr
Non-resident: $40/hr
Commercial: $44/hr
Staff recommends a 25% increase for rising staff and maintenance costs.  Valley average 
is $72.
Gilbert: $25.00
Glendale: $25.00
Mesa: $33.00
Scottsdale: $150.00
Peoria: $30.00
Phoenix: $60.00
Queen Creek: $50.00
Recreation Program and Service Fees - Parks
City of Chandler
Summary of Proposed New or Modified Fees
General Fund
Recreation Program and Service Fees - Aquatics
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City 
Code 
Fee 
Schedule 
Reference
Current Fee Description
New or 
Deleted Fee 
Description
Customer Impacted
Existing Fee
Proposed Fee
Justification/Cost Basis
Comparisons
City of Chandler
Summary of Proposed New or Modified Fees
General Fund
Community Services
Other City Fee Ranges:
31-22.A
3.1.2 (c)
Pavilion Rental Medium Size
(c) One Pavilion - Desert Breeze's 
Acacia, Mesquite, and Palo Verde, and 
Tumbleweed's San Tan and South 
Mountain
Medium Pavilion
Pavilion renters
Resident: $16/hr
Non-resident: $22/hr
Resident: $20/hr
Non-resident: $27/hr
Commercial: $30/hr
Staff recommends a 25% increase for rising staff and maintenance costs.  Valley average 
is $26.
Apache Junction: $15.00
Gilbert: $25.00
Glendale: $15.00
Mesa: $20.00
Tempe: $50.00
Peoria: $30.00
Phoenix: $30.00
31-21.A
3.1.2 (d)
Pavilion Rental Medium Size
(d) Entire Cluster Complex (Desert 
Breeze - 3 pavilions)
Delete Fee
Pavilion renters
Resident: $48/hr 
Non-resident: $65/hr
Delete Fee
N/A
Apache Junction: $15.00
Gilbert: $25.00
Glendale: $15.00
Mesa: $20.00
Tempe: $50.00
Peoria: $30.00
Phoenix: $30.00
31-22.A
3.1.2 (e)
Pavilion Rental Small Size
(e) One Pavilion
Small Pavilion
Pavilion renters
Resident: $8/hr 
Non-resident: $11/hr
Resident: $10/hr
Non-resident: $14/hr 
Commercial: $15/hr
Staff recommends a 25% increase for rising staff and maintenance costs.  Valley average 
is $16.
Apache Junction: $10.00
Gilbert: $15.00
Glendale: $10.00
Mesa: $13.00
Tempe: $25.00
Peoria: $20.00
Phoenix: $24.00
31-21.A
3.1.2 (h)
Ball Field Reservation - No Lights
No change
Renters
Resident: $11/hr
Non-resident: $15/hr
Commercial: N/A
Resident: $14/hr
Non-resident: $19/hr 
Commercial: $21/hr
Recommend 25% increase for staff and maintenance costs rising. Valley average $14/hr.
Gilbert: $10.50
Glendale: $17.00
Mesa: $18.00
Scottsdale: $10.00
Tempe: $20.00
Queen Creek: $20.00
31-21.A
3.1.2 (i)
Ball Field Reservation - 
Tournaments/Leagues
No change
Renters
Resident: $11/hr
Non-resident: $15/hr 
Commercial: $17/hr
Resident: $14/hr 
Non-resident: $19/hr 
Commercial: $21/hr
Recommend a 25% fee increase for staff and maintenance costs rising. Valley average 
$27/hr.
Gilbert: $45.00
Mesa: $32.00
Scottsdale: $30.00
Tempe: $20.00
31-21.A
3.1.2 (k)
1/2 Multi Use Field Reservation No 
Lights
No change
Renters
Resident: $5.50/hr 
Non-resident: $8/hr
Commercial: N/A
Resident: $7/hr
Non-resident: $10/hr
Commercial: $11/hr
This fee would be half of the proposed Ball Field Reservation - No Lights Fee. 
Below are the full field comparisons.
Full Field Valley average: $27 (Apache Junction: $15, Avondale: $350/day, Gilbert: $45, 
Glendale: $28, Goodyear: $25, Mesa: $32, Queen Creek: $20, Scottsdale: $30, Tempe: $20)
Recommend a 25% increase for staff and maintenance costs rising.
There are no half field fee comparisons in the valley.
31-21.A
3.1.2 (m)
Field Preparation
No change
Renters
Resident: $25/prep
Non-resident: $34/prep 
Commercial: $38/prep
Resident: $40/prep 
Non-resident: $54/prep 
Commercial: $60/prep
Recommend 29% increase for staff and maintenance cost rising. Valley average $53.
Apache Junction: $80.00
Gilbert: $40.00
Goodyear: $40.00
Mesa: $60.00
Scottsdale: $66.00
31-21.A
3.1.2 (o)
Field Preparation After-Hour
No change
Renters
Resident: $35/prep
Non-resident: $48/prep 
Commercial: $53/prep
Resident: $60/prep 
Non-resident: $81/prep 
Commercial: $90/prep
Recommend 22% increase for staff and maintenance costs rising. Valley average $53.
Apache Junction: $80.00
Gilbert: $40.00
Mesa: $60.00
Scottsdale: $66.00
Tempe: $30.00
31-21.A
3.1.2 (p)
Site Supervisor
No change
Renters
Resident: $15/hr
Non-resident: $21/hr 
Commercial: $23/hr
Resident: $25/hr
Non-resident: $34/hr 
Commercial: $38/hr
Recommend 25% increase to cover staffing costs.
Mesa: $18.00
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City 
Code 
Fee 
Schedule 
Reference
Current Fee Description
New or 
Deleted Fee 
Description
Customer Impacted
Existing Fee
Proposed Fee
Justification/Cost Basis
Comparisons
City of Chandler
Summary of Proposed New or Modified Fees
General Fund
Community Services
Other City Fee Ranges:
31-21.A
3.1.2 (z)
Park Maintenance Staff (After Hours 
Fee)
No change
Renters
Resident: $35/hr
Non-resident: $48/hr 
Commercial: $53/hr
Resident: $60/hr
Non-resident: $81/hr 
Commercial: $90/hr
 
Recommend 22% increase for staff and maintenance costs rising.
Valley average $53/hr.
Apache Junction: $80.00
Gilbert: $40.00
Goodyear: $40.00
Mesa: $60.00
Scottsdale: $66.00
Other City Fee Ranges:
31-21.A
3.1.3 (a)
Multipurpose Room - Small
No change
Renters
Resident: $56/hr  (50% rate for 
non-profit groups)
Non-resident: $76/hr 
Commercial: $84/hr
Resident: $65/hr (50% rate for non-profit groups)
Non-resident: $88/hr
Commercial: $98/hr
Valley average is $58/hr.  Recommend 15% increase for staff and maintenance costs 
rising.
Gilbert: $45.00
Mesa: $66.00
Queen Creek: $70.00
31-21.A
3.1.3 (b)
Multipurpose Room - Medium
No change
Renters
Resident: $85/hr (50% rate for 
non-profit groups)
Non-resident: $115/hr 
Commercial: $128/hr
Resident: $91/hr (50% rate for non-profit groups)
Non-resident: $123/hr
Commercial: $137/hr
Valley average $96/hr. Recommend a 15% increase for staff and maintenance costs rising.
Glendale: $72.00
Mesa: $95.00
Peoria: $100.00
Queen Creek: $81.00
31-21.A
3.1.3 (c)
Multipurpose Room - Large
No change
Renters
Resident: $125/hr (50% rate for 
non-profit groups)
Non-resident: $169/hr 
Commercial: $188/hr
Resident: $144/hr (50% rate for non-profit groups)
Non-resident: $195/hr 
Commercial: $216/hr
Valley average is $162, recommend 15% increase for staff and maintenance costs rising.
Glendale: $142.00
Mesa: $145.00
Peoria: $200.00
31-21.A
3.1.3 (q)
Set-up Fee for Room Reservations
No change
Renters
Resident: $25/hr
Non-resident: $34/hr 
Commercial: $38/hr
Resident: $50/hr
Non-resident: $68/hr 
Commercial: $75/hr
Increase 38% to cover the cost of two Recreation Leader II's.
Apache Junction: Same rate as room rental. 
Gilbert: $60.00
Mesa: Same rate as room rental.
Scottsdale: Same rate as room rental.
Other City Fee Ranges:
31-21.A
New to be 
inserted under 
3.1.4 (h)
New Fee
6 Month Admission - Teen
Fitness pass users
None
Resident: $113 pp
Non-resident: $152 pp
The proposed fees are half of the annual pass rate for each category.  Currently 
customers are required to pay for an annual pass all at once.  Staff recommends adding 
this pass option to encourage customers to joining the TRC for a year, by providing a 
more affordable six-month payment option.      Valley Average: $92
Apache Junction: $82.00
Gilbert:  $80.00
Peoria: $113.00
31-21.A
New to be 
inserted
New Fee
6 Month Admission - Adult Fitness pass users
None
Resident: $150 pp
Non-resident: $203 pp
The proposed fees are half of the annual pass rate for each category.  Currently 
customers are required to pay for an annual pass all at once.  Staff recommends adding 
this pass option to encourage customers to joining the TRC for a year, by providing a 
more affordable six-month payment option.     Valley Average: $135
Apache Junction: $132.00
Gilbert: $130.00
Peoria: $142.00
31-21.A
New to be 
inserted
New fee
6 Month Admission - 
Active Adult
Fitness pass users
None
Resident: $113 pp
Non-resident: $152 pp
The proposed fees are half of the annual pass rate for each category.  Currently 
customers are required to pay for an annual pass all at once.  Staff recommends adding 
this pass option to encourage customers to joining the TRC for a year, by providing a 
more affordable six-month payment option.  In addition, with the increase of winter 
visitors using the TRC, staff believes this option will appeal to the Active Adult customers.    
Valley Average: $109
Gilbert: $110.00
Peoria: $108.00
31-21.A
New to be 
inserted
New Fee
6 Month Admission - Youth Fitness pass users
None
Resident: $100 pp
Non-resident: $135
The proposed fees are half of the annual pass rate for each category.  Currently 
customers are required to pay for an annual pass all at once.  Staff recommends adding 
this pass option to encourage customers to joining the TRC for a year, by providing a 
more affordable six-month payment option.     Valley Average:  $84  
Apache Junction: $82.00
Gilbert: $82.00
Peoria: $85.00
Recreation Program and Service Fees - Recreation Facilities
Recreation Program and Service Fees - Parks
Recreation Program and Service Fees - Recreation Fitness Passes
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City 
Code 
Fee 
Schedule 
Reference
Current Fee Description
New or 
Deleted Fee 
Description
Customer Impacted
Existing Fee
Proposed Fee
Justification/Cost Basis
Comparisons
City of Chandler
Summary of Proposed New or Modified Fees
General Fund
Community Services
Other City Fee Ranges:
31-21.A
New to be 
inserted
New Fee
6 Month Admission - 2 
person
Fitness pass users
None
Resident: $250 pp
Non-resident: $337.50 pp
The proposed fees are half of the annual pass rate for each category.  Currently 
customers are required to pay for an annual pass all at once.  Staff recommends adding 
this pass option to encourage customers to joining the TRC for a year, by providing a 
more affordable six-month payment option.    Valley Average: $227
Peoria: $227.00
31-21.A
New to be 
inserted
New Fee
6 Month Admission - 
Family (2 Adults & 4 
Dependents)
Fitness pass users
None
Resident: $300 pp
Non-resident: $405 pp
The proposed fees are half of the annual pass rate for each category.  Currently 
customers are required to pay for an annual pass all at once.  Staff recommends adding 
this pass option to encourage customers to joining the TRC for a year, by providing a 
more affordable six-month payment option.    Valley Average: $306
Apache Junction: $297.00
Gilbert: $355.00
Peoria: $284.00
31-21.A
New to be 
inserted
New Fee
6 Month Admission - 
Additional Family 
Dependent
Fitness pass users
None
Resident: $25 pp
Non-resident: $34 pp
Supports the family pass users.
No other city offers additional family dependent add on. 
Other City Fee Ranges:
31-21.A
3.1.6 (a)
Tennis Court - A.M., 1.5 hours
No change
Tennis players
Resident $2.50 pp
Non-resident: $4.00 pp
Resident $3.00 pp
Non-resident: $4.50 pp
Valley average is $4.15 pp.
Glendale: $5.00
Mesa: $9.00
Scottsdale: $3.00
Tempe: $2.75
Phoenix: $3.00
Surprise: $2.00
31-21.A
3.1.6 (b)
Tennis Court - P.M., 1.5 hours 
(includes lights)
No change
Tennis players
Resident: $3.50 pp
Non-resident: $5.00 pp
Resident: $4.00 pp
Non-resident: $5.50 pp
Valley average is $6
Glendale: $5.00
Mesa: $12.00
Scottsdale: $5.00
Tempe: $3.50
Phoenix: $8.00
Surprise: $3.00
Cultural Development
Other City Fee Ranges:
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3.1.5 (j)
Trash Can Rental
Trash Can Rental
Increase of $3 to residents
 $                                           17.00  $                                                                                    20.00 Increase in service cost with 100% revenue off-set
There are no other city comparisons as this is a direct cost for 
services from our Solid Waste vendor.
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3.1.5 (j)
Trash Can Rental
Trash Can Rental
Increase of $4 to non-residents
 $                                           23.00  $                                                                                    27.00 Increase in service cost with 100% revenue off-set
There are no other city comparisons as this is a direct cost for 
services from our Solid Waste vendor.
Recreation Program and Service Fees - Recreation Fitness Passes
Special Events
Recreation Program and Service Fees - Tennis Center
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Code 
Fee 
Schedule 
Reference
Current Fee Description
New or 
Deleted Fee 
Description
Customer Impacted
Existing Fee
Proposed Fee
Justification/Cost Basis
Comparisons
City of Chandler
Summary of Proposed New or Modified Fees
General Fund
Development Services
Other City Fee Ranges:
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New to be 
inserted
New fee
Traffic Control & Lane 
Restriction Permit Fee 
(Non-Refundable)
Developers
 None  
 $                                                                                  315.00 
A temporary traffic control permit and associated permit administration fee is required 
for private development initiated temporary traffic control projects. A temporary traffic 
control permit shall be issued for City of Chandler capital projects, but a permit 
administration fee shall not be required. The permit fee is comprised of an hourly rate of 
$45.00 per hour and is intended to cover a maximum of two (2) hours for plan review and 
a maximum of five (5) hours for in-field inspections.
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New to be 
inserted
New fee
Deposit Fee for Authorized 
Temporary Traffic Control 
Permits
Developers
 None  
Deposit Amount/Project Valuation: 
$0 to $100,000/ 1% of project valuation with a 
minimum deposit of $1,000
$1,00,001 to $300,000/ 2% of project valuation 
$300,001 to $500,000/ 3% of project valuation
$500,001 to $750,000/ 4% of project valuation
$750,001 to $1,000,000/ 5% of project valuation
$1,000,001 and greater/ 6% of project valuation not to 
exceed $100,000
Deposit amount is fully refundable if all permitted work is completed per the 
specifications and timeframe authorized by the issued temporary traffic control permit. 
For every calendar day past the temporary traffic control permit expiration date, not to 
exceed twenty (20) calendar days, during which temporary barricades and other 
equipment authorized by the permit remain in the public right-of-way, the total 
refundable deposit amount shall be reduced by five (5) percent per day of the submitted 
deposit amount. The refundable deposit amount shall be zero ($0.00) dollars after the 
20th calendar day. A deposit fee shall not be required for City of Chandler capital projects. 
Fire 
Other City Fee Ranges:
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6.1.16
Re-inspection after initial post-notice 
inspection for same violation
No change
Businesses who fail to comply 
with required fire safety 
improvements
 After multiple non-compliance 
visits $40 
Initial Inspection: $0
Reinspection #1: 
$100 or $0 if violations corrected
Resinspection #2: 
$150 or $0 if violations corrected
Reinspection #3 and beyond: 
$200 or $0 if violations corrected
The Fire Prevention division of the City of Chandler is responsible for enforcing adopted 
codes and ordinances within the city and performing inspections to assist business 
owners in mitigating hazards and maintaining safe spaces. The city has modified the 
existing fee structure for fire re-inspections to ensure code compliance amongst 
businesses in the community. The modification to these fees aids in achieving timely 
compliance and promoting safer outcomes within the community.
Mesa: $153-$1,274
Glendale: $55-$330
Peoria: $50-$1,950
Gilbert: $15-$50
Scottsdale: $0-$200
Fire Re-inspection Fees
Transportation Engineering 
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City 
Code
Fee 
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Reference
Current Fee Description
New or 
Deleted Fee 
Description
Customer Impacted
Existing Fee
Proposed Fee
Justification/Cost Basis
Comparisons
Public Works & Utilities
Other City Fee Ranges:
50-19.1
7.1.8
Fire Hydrant Meter Deposit
No Change
Construction water 
customers
 $
1,450.00  $
3,100.00 
The City of Chandler has been charging construction water customers a deposit fee of 
$1,450 since 2013. Prices for hydrant meters, fittings, and required backflow devices 
have increased in price. Due to price increases, the deposit fee for such parts, also 
needs to be increased to recover cost. Proposed fee more closely recflects current cost 
of meter and is fully refunded after returned, less charges for any repair, replacement, 
labor or balance due. It also includes updated pricing of hydrant meter, fittings and 
required backflow device.
Mesa: $1,295
Scottsdale: $2,000 
Phoenix: $650
Queen Creek: $1,500 - $1,775
Tempe: $850, however, if lost, damaged, or stolen, full 
replacement cost applies
Water Distribution 
City of Chandler
Summary of Proposed New or Modified Fees
Non-General Fund
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City 
Code 
Fee Schedule 
Reference
Current Fee Description
New or 
Deleted Fee 
Description
Customer Impacted
Existing Fee
Proposed Fee
Justification/Cost Basis
Comparisons
Community Services
Other City Fee Ranges:
31-21.A
3.1.1 (o)
Lifeguard
Lifeguard (all programs)
Club teams and facility rentals 
paying for lifeguards needed for 
emergency action plan
Resident: $20.00 per hour
Non-resident: $20.00 per hour
Resident: $20.00 per hour
Non-resident: $20.00 per hour
N/A
N/A
Recreation Program and Service Fees - Aquatics
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City of Chandler
Summary of Proposed New or Modified Fees
Technical Correction - No Impact to Fees