Department of Budget & Innovation
Reference: Adoption of the proposed fees and charges to be assessed by the City of Brighton for 2027.
To: Mayor Gregory Mills and Members of City Council
Through: Michael P. Martinez, City Manager
Prepared By: Kathryn Mortensen, Budget and Innovation Director
Date Prepared: October 2, 2026
PURPOSE
To have Council adopt the proposed fees and charges to be assessed by the City of Brighton for 2027.
BACKGROUND
The proposed fee resolution for 2027 includes the addition of fees for new programs, removal of fees no longer charged, a clarification of fees charged and inflation related increases to the building division attachment, and lastly, utility rates and impact fees have been updated per discussions with Council in August. The details of these changes can be found in the attached resolution and the redline version which shows the changes in red.
Staff is requesting the adoption of this resolution so as to allow staff ample time to communicate changes to the public prior to January 1, 2027. These recommendations were developed through close consultation between the Budget & Innovation Team, and the departments charging each fee and reflect income necessary for continued levels of service as well as a review of fees and charges implemented by neighboring communities.
CRITERIA BY WHICH COUNCIL MUST CONSIDER THE ITEM
The City Council must adopt a resolution setting forth certain fees and charges for the City of Brighton each year.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
These fees cover the cost of providing services and provide revenues that contribute to a balanced budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the attached 2027 fee resolution.
OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Approve, amend, or deny the proposed resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
Proposed Resolution
Redline copy of resolution