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ADMINISTRATION - Chief Administrator Gabriel Hydrick
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Requested Action(s)
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a) Request approval and authorization for the Chief Administrator to accept the proposal submitted by Matrix Consulting Group to conduct an assessment focused on Franchise Fees and cost allocation and to initiate the work as outlined in the proposal
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Financial Impact:
The cost for the Franchise Fee Study component is $35,000; the Cost Allocation Plan component is $10,000 for a total cost of $45,000.
Background Information:
At the November 18, 2025, Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board unanimously voted to accept the proposal submitted by Matrix Consulting Group (Matrix) to perform a countywide fee study. In doing so, the Board acted in accordance with the Strategic Plan. At that time the Board was informed of Matrix's request for additional time to provide a thorough proposal specific to Franchise Fees and Cost Allocation Plan, which is what is before the Board today.
The two components of this proposal contain separate scopes of work which vary from the other departmental fee study and audits as it focuses on leveraging revenues throughout the County. Franchise Fees and Cost Allocation practices play a critical role in ensuring that the County recovers appropriate costs and accurately distributes shared administrative and operations expenses across departments. Over time, changes in service and delivery models, regulatory requirements, infrastructure demands and market conditions can impact the adequacy and fairness of existing fee structures and allocation methodologies.
The Franchise Fee study will evaluate current processes and determine if, where and how Franchise Fees can be maximized to increase County cost recovery, as well as identify any missed opportunities to recover costs. There is a need to verify that these fees remain aligned with industry standards, comply with legal requirements, and accurately reflect the true cost of providi...
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