A. It is the intent of the city council to require the ascertainment and recovery of costs reasonably incurred by the city from fees levied therefor in providing the regulation, products or services set by city council resolution.

B. The cost recovery system set forth in this chapter provides a mechanism for ensuring that fees adopted by the city for services rendered do not exceed the reasonable estimated cost for providing the services for which the fees are charged. (Ord. 3825 § 1, 1998)