Attachment 2- Exhibit A - Summary of Proposed Fee Changes

City Code 
Fee Schedule 
Reference
New
Modified
Deleted
Current Fee Description
New or 
Deleted Fee 
Description
Customer Impacted
Existing Fee
Proposed Fee
Justification/Cost Basis
Comparisons
Cultural Development
Other City Fee Ranges:
32-21.A
To be inserted in 
3.1.5 w (a)
New
None
TSPE Application 
Expedited Fee
Event sponsors
None
$50 for applications submitted 46-59 days prior to 
proposed event day
To encourage applicants to submit applications early for smoother 
assistance.
$50-$1,000 Full comparison list available
32-21.A
To be inserted in 
3.1.5 w (b)
New
None
TSPE Application 
Expedited Fee
Event sponsors
None
$100 for applications submitted 31-45 days prior to 
proposed event day
To encourage applicants to submit applications early for smoother 
assistance.
$50-$1,000 Full comparison list available
32-21.A
To be inserted in 
3.1.5 w (c)
New
None
TSPE Application 
Expedited Fee
Event sponsors
None
$200 for applications submitted 20-30 days prior to 
proposed event day
To encourage applicants to submit applications early for smoother 
assistance.
$50-$1,000 Full comparison list available
Community Services
31-21.B
To be inserted 
3.1.2 (r)
New
None
Archery Range 
Tournament Fee (Semi-
Private)
Private users of the range
None
Resident: $20/hr. min. 4 hrs. 
Non-resident: $27/hr. min. 4 hrs. 
Commercial: $30/hr. min. 4 hrs.
Community Services Dept. partners with the non-profit Paseo Vista 
Archery Club who in turn maintains the lane lines, feathers, bow 
hooks, and bow tables and hosts 1-2 tournaments each year 
generating approximately $6,000.
In the last year, three outside groups have requested to rent the 
range and currently there is no fee. Staff proposes a tournament fee 
to rent half the range.
Maricopa Usery Mt. Regional Park: $2/day
Oro Valley: $5/day
Phoenix Papago Archery: Free
AZ Game & Fish Ben Avery Shooting Facility: $8/day
31-21.B
To be inserted  
3.1.2 (s)
New
None
Pickleball Tournament Fee 
(Semi-Private)
Private users of the courts
None
Resident: $10/hr. per court
Non-resident: $14/hr. per court 
Commercial: $15/ hr. per court
Tennis fees are set by market rate. Staff recommends basing fee on  
the City of Surprise's tournament fee of $15.
Currently there is no fee. This fee would be for tournaments, using 
no more than 9 out of 18 courts. Staff have received four tournament 
requests in the last six months.
Avondale: res. $10-$15, n-res. $15-$30
Surprise tournament fee: $15 hr./court + 10%
Buckeye, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and 
Tempe do not allow outside tournaments.
Court rental fees per hour:
Gilbert: res. $7, n-res. $8.75, bus. $14
Goodyear: res. $5, n-res. $10, org. $12
Mesa: $6 day/$8 night
31-21.A
3.1.3 (n)
Modify
Education Exploration, 1-30 students Education Exploration 
Field Trips
Private and school outing 
organizers
Resident: $65
Non-resident: $88
Commercial: $
Resident: $78
Non-resident:  $106
The purpose of this fee increase is to cover additional class costs 
including instructor pay rate and supply fees. Standard supply fees 
and staffing levels would be used so fees would be consistent.
Gilbert Riparian: $3-6/student
Maricopa County: $10/student
AZ State Parks: $7/student
31-21.A
3.1.3 (o)
Modify
Education Exploration, 31-60 
No Change 
Private and school outing 
organizers
Resident: $169
Non-resident: $229
Commercial: $
Resident:  $203
Non-resident: $275
The purpose of this fee increase is to cover additional class costs 
including instructor pay rate and supply fees. Standard supply fees 
and staffing levels would be used so fees would be consistent.
Gilbert Riparian: $3-6/student
Maricopa County: $10/student
AZ State Parks: $7/student
31-21.A
3.1.3 (p)
Modify
Education Exploration, 61-90 
No Change 
Private and school outing 
organizers
Resident: $283
Non-resident: $383
Commercial: $
Resident:  $340
Non-resident: $460 
The purpose of this fee increase is to cover additional class costs 
including instructor pay rate and supply fees. Standard supply fees 
and staffing levels would be used so fees would be consistent.
Gilbert Riparian: $3-6/student
Maricopa County: $10/student
AZ State Parks: $7/student
31-21.A
3.1.3 (t)
Modify
Basic Birthday Party Packages (1 to 10 
children)
Birthday Party Packages (1 
to 10 children)
Private users of facilities for 
parties
Resident: $80 event
Non-resident: $108 event 
Commercial: $NA
Resident: $96  
Non-resident:  $130
Recommending changing fees to a formula to capture staff and 
supply cost increases.
Mesa Museum:  $350, 2 hrs, staff-led
Giggles Indoor Play: $259 
Freestone Rec, Climbing Wall: $125, 2hrs
Sky Zone: $350 Basic, $450 Epic, $550 Mega
31-21.A
3.1.3 (u)
Modify
Birthday Party Packages, Nature 
Options (1 to 10 children) 
No Change 
Private users of facilities for 
parties
Resident: $100 event 
Non-resident: $130 event
Commercial: $NA
Resident: $120
Non-resident: $156  
This fee has not been adjusted since 2008. Over time, supply 
expenses and staffing costs have continued to rise. Because this is an 
exclusive-use program, a full cost-recovery fee is now necessary.
Apache Junction: $150 event 
El Dorado Center: $170/$240/$320
McDowell Mt. Ranch: $225/$320/$400
31-21.A
3.1.3 (v)
Modify
Birthday Party Packages, Sportacular 
Fun Options (1 to 10 children) 
No Change 
Private users of facilities for 
parties
Resident: $130 event
Non-resident: $176 event
Commercial: $NA
Resident: $156
Non-resident:  $211
This fee has not been adjusted since 2008. Over time, supply 
expenses and staffing costs have continued to rise. Because this is an 
exclusive-use program, a full cost-recovery fee is now necessary.
Apache Junction: $150 event 
El Dorado Center: $170/$240/$320
McDowell Mt. Ranch: $225/$320/$400
31-21.A
3.1.3 (w)
Modify
Birthday Party Packages, Creative 
Delight, Outdoor Bounce, Main Event 
& Theme Options (1 to 10 children) 
No Change 
Private users of facilities for 
parties
Resident: $155 event 
Non-resident: $210 event 
Commercial: $NA
Resident $186
Non-resident:  $252
This fee has not been adjusted since 2008. Over time, supply 
expenses and staffing costs have continued to rise. Because this is an 
exclusive-use program, a full cost-recovery fee is now necessary.
Apache Junction: $175 event
31-21A
3.1.3 (y)
Delete
Birthday Party Add Ons (i.e. cake, 
pizza, drinks, etc.)
Private users of facilities for 
parties
Cost of Goods + 50% markup = 
Retail Price
No longer offered, impractical to deliver
City of Chandler
Summary of Proposed New or Modified Fees
General Fund
Special Events
Recreation
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City Code 
Fee Schedule 
Reference
New
Modified
Deleted
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
31-21.B
3.2.1
Modify
Community Recreation Program 
Classes Formula Modification - The 
formula for establishing the fee to 
participants for special interest 
classes, such as, arts/crafts, pom and 
cheer, dance, Spanish, photography, 
martial arts, ceramics, musical 
instrument skills, etc.
No Change 
Recreation class users
(Class Length + Prep Time) x # of 
days x 2.75 Factor Rate (includes 
wages) + $3 Admin = participant 
cost
(Class Length + Prep Time) x # of days x 3.75 Factor 
Rate (includes wages) + $Program Supply Cost pp + $5 
Admin = participant cost
The purpose of this fee increase is to cover additional class costs 
including instructor pay rates, supplies, and ActiveNet fees. This 
formula is for the resident rate.
Yoga Class Example
Chandler: $14 resident,  $19 non-resident
Tempe: $42 resident,  $66 non-resident
Gilbert: $30
Mesa: $20
Formula Comparison Example
Scottsdale: 4-week program 2 days a week for 1 hour with a 30-
minute setup/cleanup time and a total supply cost of $140 with 
1 instructor at $22hr.
            * $414 direct costs/6 participant minimum = $67
Chandler: Same class variables
            * (1 + .5) X 8 X 3.75 + 3 = $57
31-21.B
3.2.3
Modify
Specialized Fitness Classes - The 
formula for establishing the fee to 
participants for classes, such as, 
Zumba, racquetball, yoga, spin, 
Pilates, tai chi, etc.
No Change 
Recreation class users
(Class Length + Prep Time) x # of 
days x 4.5 Factor Rate (includes 
wages) + $3 Admin = participant 
cost
(Class Length + Prep Time) x # of days x 5.5 Factor 
Rate (includes wages) + $5 Admin = participant cost
The purpose of this fee increase is to cover additional class costs 
including instructor pay rate and ActiveNet fees. This formula is for 
the resident rate.
There are no comparisons in the valley.
In FY 2024-25, 1,084 individuals participated in Community 
Recreation Programs, generating
$25,509 in revenue.  Last fee change was 7/1/15.
Police
1.1(c).v
Modify
Video Recording Copies - per report
No change
General public (excludes 
victims), attorneys
$25 
$46 for up to 1st hour and $46 prorated/hour per 
copy
Cost recovery and align with statute
Gilbert: $46 per hour of video reviewed
Mesa: $46 per hour of video reviewed
Tempe: $46 per hour of video reviewed
Phoenix: $21.33 per 1/2 hour of video reviewed
Queen Creek: $46 per hour of video reviewed
To be inserted 
1.1.(c).vii
New 
None
Letter of Clearance
General public 
None
$10 
Adding a fee for the Letter of Clearance allows for the recovery of 
administrative costs associated with processing individual requests 
while aligning with surrounding city standards. This ensures the 
service is funded by the requester rather than subsidized by the 
general taxpayer.
Gilbert: $5
Mesa: $10
Tempe: $10
Phoenix: $28
Queen Creek: N/A
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New or 
Deleted Fee Description
Customer Impacted
Existing Fee
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Justification/Cost Basis
Comparisons
Public Works & Utilities
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7.2.2 
Modify
Cost of Solid Waste Containers
No Change
New Construction 
Residential Units
$148 
$150 
Cover the adjusted cost of containers and delivery
Gilbert: $0
Mesa: $0
Phoenix: $10
Scottsdale: $0
Tempe: $0
Queen Creek: $15
44-4.3
7.2.5 (a)
Modify
Special Collection Fees (a) Fee for one-
time special curbside refuse container 
collection requested by an owner or 
occupant of a covered residence
No Change
Residents requesting the 
additional collection 
service
$18.50 
$23.50 
Cover the adjusted contractual rate of collection and disposal.     
            
$1.44 for disposal plus $21.05 for pick up 
Effective July 1,2026: disposal unknown,
$21.79 for pick up
Gilbert: $50
Mesa: $16.09 same day collection, $15.19 for additional 
containers. $31.44 for non collection days.
Phoenix: N/A
Scottsdale: N/A
Tempe: $84
Queen Creek: $21.75
44
7.2.5 (b)
Modify
Special Collection Fees 
(b) Fee for one-time special alley refuse 
container collection requested by an 
owner or occupant of a covered 
residence
No Change
Residents requesting the 
additional collection 
service
$35 
$41.50 
Cover the adjusted contractual rate of collection and disposal.           
               
$4.32 for disposal plus $35.68 for pick up 
Effective July 1,2026: disposal unknown,
$36.93 for pick up
Gilbert: N/A
Mesa: N/A
Phoenix: N/A
Scottsdale: N/A 
Tempe: $84
Queen Creek: N/A
44-6.1
7.2.6 (c)
Modify
Bulk Materials Collected Collection Fees 
(c) Additional bulk materials collected 
per collection event
No Change
Residents requesting the 
additional bulk collection 
service; outside the free
$35 
$43 
Cover the adjusted contractual rate of collection and disposal. $4.43 disposal for 
200 lbs. worth of trash plus $31.10 for pick up
Gilbert: $100
Mesa: 128 cubic feet= one load @ $29 per load Max 4 loads per 
schedule
Phoenix: N/A - Only 4 collection opportunities available; limit 10 
cubic yards, $25 per freon appliance & $30 for up to 2 CRTs - 
must schedule separately
Scottsdale: N/A - included in monthly rate
Tempe: $200 + $31.33/ton
Queen Creek: $82
44-7
7.2.8 (c)
Modify
Recycling Solid Waste Collection Center 
Fees (c ) per ton fee for weight above 
the first 400lbs covered above (prorated 
in 20lbs increments) i. All debris 
excluding RSWCC recyclables
No Change
Residents utilizing 
RSWCC for waste 
disposal (over 400 lbs.)
$50 
$70 
$30.95 for disposal at landfill, effective 7/1/25 - another annual adjustment will be 
in July 2026 $5.27 average for fuel / per trip $31.63 current transportation rate - 
$31.63 effective 10/01/25 
Gilbert: N/A
Mesa: $15 for 2000 lbs. per month charged to utility bill ( 
Resident can use transfer station or landfill)
Phoenix: First ton free (one time per calendar month) then $55 
per ton - One free appliance per year, then $20 per appliance + 
$55/ton (min. $40) 
https://www.phoenix.gov/content/dam/phoenix/publicworkssit
e/documents/Disposal_Information_and_Rate_Sheet_2023.pdf
Scottsdale: 1x/wk. up to 1 ton-over is $43/ton
Tempe: 1000 lbs. per month - over 1000 lbs. resident pays gate 
rate at Sky Harbor
Queen Creek: $10 up to 1,000 (Use of the Waste connection of 
AZ Apache Junction transfer station) 
44-7
7.2.10
Modify
City Services (per ton)
No Change
City facilities utilizing 
RSWCC for waste 
disposal
$50 
$70 
$30.95 for disposal at landfill, effective 7/1/25 - another annual adjustment will be 
in July 2026 $5.27 average for fuel / per trip  $31.63 current transportation rate - 
$31.63 effective 10/01/25
Gilbert: N/A
Mesa: 
Phoenix: Depends on material and service
Scottsdale: N/A
Tempe: N/A
Queen Creek: N/A
 44-7
7.2.8 (b)
Modify
Recycling Solid Waste Collection Center 
Fees  (b) Per visit fee - first 400 lbs. of 
materials (after free visits identified 
above)
No Change
Residents utilizing 
RSWCC for waste 
disposal (after free visits)
$10 
$14 
$30.95 for disposal at landfill, effective 7/1/25 - another annual adjustment will be 
in July 2026 $5.27 average for fuel / per trip $31.63 current transportation rate - 
$31.63 effective 10/01/25 
Gilbert: N/A
Mesa: N/A
Phoenix: First ton free (one time per calendar month) then $55 
per ton - One free appliance per year, then $20 per appliance + 
$55/ton (min. $40) 
https://www.phoenix.gov/content/dam/phoenix/publicworkssit
e/documents/Disposal_Information_and_Rate_Sheet_2023.pdf
Scottsdale: $43/ton over allowable
Tempe: Allowed 1000 lbs., after is gate rate at SH
Queen Creek: 
Solid Waste 
City of Chandler
Summary of Proposed New or Modified Fees
Non-General Fund
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City 
Code
Fee 
Schedule 
Reference
New/Modified/
Deleted
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
Non-General Fund
7.2.1 (a)
Modify
Monthly Solid Waste Disposal Fee
No Change
Residents 
$20 
$21.05 
A part of the Utility Rate Changes
Peoria - $24, Glendale $28, Gilbert $28, Scottsdale $30, Tempe 
$33, Mesa $34, Phoenix $37
7.2.1 (a)
Modify
Monthly Solid Waste Disposal Fee
No Change
Residents 
$1.61 
$1.71 
A part of the Utility Rate Changes
N/A
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