CASp Certification and Training Fund
(SB 1186 Disability Access Fee)
Special Revenue Fund 30
Department Overview
Senate Bill 1186 (SB 1186) created Government Code Section 4467. SB 1186 requires that a fee be assessed on newly issued and renewed business licenses. The intent of this additional fee is twofold; to generate revenue for improving disability access and compliance within the jurisdiction, and to provide funds for the California Division of the State Architect (DSA) to use in maintaining oversight of the Certified Access Specialist (CASp) program.
For the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2023 the fee is $4.00. This is a substantial increase of the fee that was previously only $1.00. Of the amount collected, 90% is retained by the local entity, and 10% is remitted to the DSA on a quarterly basis. Annually in January, an annual report is completed and submitted to the DSA to disclose total amount of fees collected, and reconcile the amount remitted to the DSA. After the annual report is finalized, the Town’s portion of the fee is transferred into Fund 50 to aid in covering costs of projects related to ADA improvements and requirements.
These fees were previously accounted for in the General Fund, in a liability account that did not show up as revenue. With the considerable increase in the fee amount, it was determined that these revenues should be in a Special Revenue Fund.
On January 1, 2024, the fee will be returned to $1.00, the original fee amount. The Town will then retain 70% of the fees collected and remit the remaining 30% to the DSA.
Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Accomplishments
- Collected SB 1186 fees when business licenses are applied for and renewed.
- Reported and remitted to the Division of the State Architect in a timely manner.
- Transferred fees collected in calendar year 2020 into Fund 50 to help cover costs for project CP-2021 (ADA Accessibility Improvements Program).
Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Goals and Objectives
- Continue to collect, report, and remit fees as required by statute.
- Utilize funds for the Town’s Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Improvements Program.
Budget Highlights
- This fund will provide for easier tracking and reporting of fees collected.
- Any funds that become available will be transferred to Fund 50 to cover costs for project CP-2023 (ADA Accessibility Improvements Program).
Did You Know?
- The Town processes roughly 475 business licenses (new & renewals) each year which generates revenue for this fund.