Hi Members, The booking fee question circulated this morning brought to mind a battle we appear to be losing here in Daly City. In September 1999 we applied for and later received reimbursement for our actual 1997/98 booking fees. However in mid January 2000 we became aware of an additional small piece of booking fees ($25,000) that related to a first time DUI offender program here in San Mateo County that is also eligible for reimbursement. We immediately wrote to the State Controller explaining our error and requested reimbursement for the additional fees. They denied our request and stating that they have no legislative authority to reimburse for any fees requested after November 1, 1999. I wrote appealing the denial arguing that we did file in September 1999 and upon discovering our clerical error of not adding in the additional fees we would like to amend our filing. They denied my appeal and I'm presently contemplating our next move. Are there any cities that requested and received booking fee reimbursement for requests made after November 1, 1999? (Amended or otherwise) This really sticks in my craw as we not only lose out on this money in the current year, but in all future years as well, as it is not in our baseline figure...meanwhile they brag about surpluses up in Sacramento! Any advice on my next possible steps is welcome too. Thanks in advance for your help. Donna D. Coonan Assistant Finance Director City of Daly City 650-991-8050 phone 650-991-8267 fax
