RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to execute an amendment to extend a tolling agreement with Discovery Builders, Inc., West Coast Home Builders, Inc., and the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District to toll the limitations period for potential litigation related to fire protection facilities fees through December 31, 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
On November 3, 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 2020-27, an ordinance that establishes fire protection facilities fees for that portion of the county that is located within the boundaries of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District. The ordinance authorizes the County to impose the fees and authorizes the Fire District to collect, retain, and expend the fees. Fee amounts are specified in the ordinance and must be paid before a building permit is issued for new residential or commercial construction. At the same meeting, the Board also approved a fee administration agreement between the County and the Fire District that establishes the terms and conditions for the Fire District to collect, retain,
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