DATE: April 21, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Finance Director
SUBJECT
Master Fee Schedule: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Master Fee Schedule Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Fine and Bail Schedule, and Finding the Action is Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act Review
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RECOMMENDATION
That City Council adopts the attached resolution (Attachment II) adopting the Master Fee Schedule Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Attachment III) and the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Fine and Bail Schedule (Attachment IV) updating fees charged for services and fines and bail schedules with approved fee changes effective July 1, 2026
SUMMARY
Staff has completed a comprehensive review of the City’s Master Fee Schedule and Fine and Bail Schedules to identify and determine necessary adjustments to charges. If adopted, changes will become effective July 1, 2026.
A complete and detailed listing of fees is reflected in the attached Master Fee Schedule Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Attachment III) and the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Fine and Bail Schedule (Attachment IV) and, once approved, can be found on the Master Fee Schedule website link found in the City’s website: <https://www.hayward-ca.gov/your-government/documents/master-fee-schedule>
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Attachment III Proposed Master Fee Schedule Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Attachment IV Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Fine and Bail Schedule