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CHARTER
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
FOREWORD
DIVISION 1 GENERAL
DIVISION 2 CITY COUNCIL
DIVISION 3 MAYOR
DIVISION 4 EMPLOYMENT - GENERAL
DIVISION 5 FINANCE
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL
CHAPTER 2 GENERAL BUDGET
CHAPTER 3 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT EXPENDITURE PROGRAM AND PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 4 DISBURSEMENT AND LIABILITIES
CHAPTER 5 TRUST FUNDS
ARTICLE 1 ASSESSMENT INVESTMENT FUND
ARTICLE 2 GENERAL DEMAND FUND
ARTICLE 3 GENERAL REIMBURSEMENT FUND
ARTICLE 3.5 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDS
ARTICLE 3.7 JUDGMENT OBLIGATION BONDS SPECIAL FUNDS
ARTICLE 4 PROPOSITION A LOCAL TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUND
ARTICLE 4.5 SENIOR TRANSPORTATION, 12TH DISTRICT TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 5 SALVAGE TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 5.5 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT FUND
ARTICLE 5.6 PEG DEVELOPMENT FUND
ARTICLE 6 IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT REVOLVING TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 7 TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL DEVICES REVOLVING TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 8 GENERAL PAYROLL AND REIMBURSEMENT FUND
ARTICLE 9 LOCAL ASSISTANCE TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 10 PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1976 - TITLE II TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 11 CULTURAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 12 RECEIPT OF GIFTS BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 12.1 ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TRUST FUND AND RECEIPT OF GIFTS BY THE OFFICE OF DEPARTMENT ON DISABILITY
ARTICLE 12.5 RENT STABILIZATION TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 12.6 CAPRI CLEAN-UP TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 12.7 EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS FUND
ARTICLE 12.8 CORAL TREE TRIMMING TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 12.9 CURBSIDE RECYCLING TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 13 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 13.5 COASTAL TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR FUND
ARTICLE 13.6 WEST LOS ANGELES TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT AND MITIGATION FUND
ARTICLE 13.7 OFF-SITE SIGN PERIODIC INSPECTION FEE TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 13.8 CENTURY CITY NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC PROTECTION TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 13.9 NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FUND
ARTICLE 13.10 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EXPEDITED FEE TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 14 TRUST FUND FOR MONIES SEIZED INCIDENTAL TO ARRESTS
ARTICLE 15 WATTS TOWERS RESTORATION, MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 16 FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION AND MAIN REPLACEMENT FUND
ARTICLE 17 RECEIPT OF FORFEITED ASSETS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FORFEITED ASSETS TRUST FUNDS
ARTICLE 18 PARKING VIOLATION TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 19 RECEIPT OF ANALYSIS FEES AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NARCOTICS ANALYSIS LABORATORY TRUST FUND OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
ARTICLE 21 ARTS AND CULTURAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 22 GRANADA HILLS - KNOLLWOOD DISTRICT PLAN AMENDMENT - CIRCULATION STUDY AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT FUND
ARTICLE 23 CENTRAL CITY WEST HOUSING TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 24 GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 25 MELLO-ROOS SPECIAL TAX FUNDS
ARTICLE 26 BICYCLE PLAN TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 27 CLEAN UP AND GREEN UP TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 28 FORECLOSURE REGISTRY PROGRAM FUND
ARTICLE 30 MEDI-CAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFER PROGRAM TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 31 CITY ATTORNEY COMMUNITY JUSTICE INITIATIVE (CJI) TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 32 VICTIM SERVICES TRUST FUND
ARTICLE 33 OPIOIDS SETTLEMENT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 6 REVENUE FUNDS
CHAPTER 7 IMPROVEMENT FUNDS
CHAPTER 8 REVOLVING FUND
CHAPTER 9 MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS
CHAPTER 10 CLAIMS
CHAPTER 11 MISCELLANEOUS
CHAPTER 12 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL FUND
CHAPTER 13 PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM
CHAPTER 14 1984 OLYMPIC GAMES SPENDING CONTROL
CHAPTER 15 GREATER LOS ANGELES VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 16 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 17 THE WESTSIDE WELCOMES THE WORLD TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 18 COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 19 THE HOMELESS SHELTER AND ASSISTANCE TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 20 [WARNER CENTER AIR QUALITY TRUST FUND]
CHAPTER 21 LANDFILL CLOSURE AND POSTCLOSURE FUNDS
CHAPTER 22 LOS ANGELES MALL TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 23 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS FUNDS
CHAPTER 24 BUILDING AND SAFETY ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL TESTING LABORATORY SURCHARGE FUND
CHAPTER 25 PROJECT RESTORE TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 27 CITY ETHICS COMMISSION FUND
CHAPTER 28 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 29 VENTURA/CAHUENGA BOULEVARD CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN REVENUE FUND
CHAPTER 30 CENTRAL CITY WEST TRANSPORTATION IMPACT MITIGATION FUND
CHAPTER 31 CITY EMPLOYEES RIDESHARING FUND
CHAPTER 32 MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 33 ARTS DEVELOPMENT FEE TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 34 LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA) LANDFILL FUND
CHAPTER 35 DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING LONG-RANGE PLANNING SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
CHAPTER 36 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 37 FIRST AND BROADWAY PROJECT CHILD CARE FUND
CHAPTER 38 MATCHING CAMPAIGN FUNDS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 39 LOPEZ CANYON COMMUNITY AMENITIES TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 40 PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 41 BUILDING AND SAFETY SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT FUND
CHAPTER 42 ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 43 COUNCIL DISTRICT 13 PUBLIC BENEFITS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 44 SOCIAL SERVICE TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 45 TRANSFER OF FLOOR AREA RIGHTS PUBLIC BENEFIT PAYMENT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 46 BUILDING AND SAFETY SPECIAL SERVICES FUND
CHAPTER 47 JEOPARDY “BALANCING THE ODDS” YOUTH PROGRAM TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 48 VOLUNTEER TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 49 CITY ATTORNEY FORFEITED ASSETS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 50 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE FUND
CHAPTER 51 RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION PROGRAM (RSIP) FUND
CHAPTER 52 INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 53 CITY ATTORNEY’S CONSUMER PROTECTION PROSECUTION TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 54 RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM FUND
CHAPTER 55 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM FUND
CHAPTER 56 CALHOME TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 57 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE SPECIAL FUND
CHAPTER 58 WARNER CENTER TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 59 WARNER CENTER TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) AND TRAFFIC MITIGATION RESTITUTION TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 60 WARNER CENTER INTERCEPT PARKING FACILITY TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 61 WARNER CENTER CULTURAL AFFAIRS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 62 ERNANI BERNARDI SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 63 PROJECT HOPE IN YOUTH TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 64 FURTHERANCE OF EDUCATION, PREVENTION, RESPONSE AND PROSECUTION REGARDING CITY OF LOS ANGELES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ALLIANCE TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 65 BLACK MARKET CIGARETTE PROSECUTION TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 66 DEVELOPMENT OF DEXTER PARK TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 67 CITY PLANNING SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT FUND
CHAPTER 68 SIDEWALK AND PARK VENDING TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 69 USED OIL COLLECTION TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 70 COUNCIL DISTRICT 12 LOS ANGELES POLICE DIVISION ASSISTANCE TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 71 FIRE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS SPECIAL FUNDS
CHAPTER 72 COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 PUBLIC SAFETY TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 73 LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAINING AND EVALUATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM II SPECIAL FUND
CHAPTER 74 LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY FUND
CHAPTER 75 RECEIPT OF GIFTS BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 76 CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT GRANTS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 77 CHATSWORTH DEPOT AND CHILD CARE CENTER TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 78 MAYOR’S OFFICE REFURBISHMENT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 79 GETTY HOUSE REFURBISHMENT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 80 COUNCIL DISTRICTS 15 AND 8 LAPD SOUTHEAST DIVISION POLICE ASSISTANCE TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 81 COUNCIL DISTRICT 15 LAPD HARBOR DIVISION POLICE ASSISTANCE TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 82 SPIRIT OF CD-7 BEAUTIFICATION TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 83 COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 PUBLIC BENEFITS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 84 COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 85 CITY PROCUREMENT AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REENGINEERING TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 86 HOMELESS INITIATIVE FUND
CHAPTER 87 PLANNING DEPARTMENT EXPEDITED PERMIT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 88 NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 89 HOME OCCUPATION TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 90 CITYWIDE COUNCIL DISTRICT SIDEWALK REPAIR AND STREET MAINTENANCE TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 91 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 92 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 93 JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 94 COMMUNITY CRISIS RELIEF FUND
CHAPTER 95 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 96 SUNSHINE CANYON (CAT) COMMUNITY AMENITIES TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 97 CITYWIDE RECYCLING TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 98 LAKE VIEW TERRACE AREA LIBRARY TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 99 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COLLECTION FUND
CHAPTER 100 COUNCIL DISTRICT REAL PROPERTY TRUST FUNDS
CHAPTER 101 STATE ONE-STOP FUND
CHAPTER 102 ENGINEERING SPECIAL SERVICES FUND
CHAPTER 103 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 104 CITY FACILITIES RECYCLING TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 105 ELECTED CHARTER REFORM COMMISSION TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 106 UNIFIED PROGRAM TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 107 ADOPT-A-CURB TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 108 STANDARDS AND TRAINING FOR CORRECTIONS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 109 ANTI-SMOKING FUND
CHAPTER 111 STAPLES CENTER TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 112 HEALTH ALTERNATIVES TO SMOKING TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 113 GRIFFITH PARK 2004 TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 114 PROPOSITION K FUNDS
CHAPTER 115 COLLECTION AGENT FEE PROCEEDS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 116 STREET BANNERS REVENUE TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 117 DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT FUND
CHAPTER 118 RESERVE FOR EXTRAORDINARY LIABILITY CLAIMS
CHAPTER 119 VENICE AREA SPECIAL FUNDS
CHAPTER 120 ASSET FORFEITURE TRUST FUNDS
CHAPTER 121 TARGETED-DESTINATION AMBULANCE SERVICES REVENUE TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 122 AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 123 BUS BENCH ADVERTISING PROGRAM REVENUE SPECIAL FUND
CHAPTER 124 CITY HEALTH COMMISSION TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 125 EL PUEBLO CULTURAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 126 VERMONT/WESTERN STATION NEIGHBORHOOD AREA PLAN PARKS FIRST TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 127 BRADLEY LANDFILL COMMUNITY TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 128 COASTAL ZONE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 129 ATHENS SERVICES COMMUNITY BENEFITS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 130 VERMONT/WESTERN STATION NEIGHBORHOOD AREA PLAN CHILD CARE TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 131 TAX REFORM FUND
CHAPTER 132 ENERGY CONSERVATION LOAN PROGRAM FUND
CHAPTER 134 THREAT PREPAREDNESS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 135 VLF-FUNDED POLICE OFFICERS SPECIAL FUND
CHAPTER 136 PROPOSITION 12 PER CAPITA TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 137 PICO/GENESSEE COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION FUND
CHAPTER 138 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FUND
CHAPTER 140 CENTRAL LOS ANGELES RECYCLING AND TRANSFER STATION TRUST FUNDS
CHAPTER 142 BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM PENALTY TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 143 COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 PUBLIC BENEFITS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 144 COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 PUBLIC BENEFITS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 145 COUNCIL DISTRICT 8 PUBLIC BENEFITS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 146 COUNCIL DISTRICT 11 PUBLIC BENEFITS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 147 POTRERO CANYON TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 149 COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 PUBLIC BENEFITS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 150 COUNCIL DISTRICT 14 PUBLIC BENEFITS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 151 ALTERNATIVES TO LANDFILLING FUND
CHAPTER 152 GRAFFITI TECHNOLOGY AND RECOVERY FUND
CHAPTER 153 ARRA - TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS SPECIAL FUNDS
CHAPTER 155 MEASURE R - TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS SPECIAL FUNDS
CHAPTER 156 ARRA - RECOVERY ZONE FACILITY BONDS DEPOSIT FUND
CHAPTER 157 BOARD OF THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 158 BOARD OF HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONERS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 159 COMMISSION ON COMMUNITY AND FAMILY SERVICES TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 160 CORNFIELD ARROYO SECO SPECIFIC PLAN FLOOR AREA PAYMENT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 161 COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 AVENUE OF THE STARS COMMUNITY AMENITIES TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 162 901 OLYMPIC NORTH HOTEL PROJECT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 163 WARNER CENTER MOBILITY TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 164 WARNER CENTER CULTURAL AMENITIES TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 165 VILLAGE AT WESTFIELD TOPANGA TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 166 COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 VILLAGE AT WESTFIELD TOPANGA PUBLIC BENEFITS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 167 COUNCIL DISTRICT 12 NORTH WEST VALLEY PROJECT MITIGATION FUND
CHAPTER 168 METROPOLIS HOTEL PROJECT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 169 HOLLYWOOD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA SPECIAL FUND
CHAPTER 170 SHORT-TERM RENTAL ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 171 SOUTH PARK OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 172 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 173 GRAND AVENUE HOTEL PROJECT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 174 WILSHIRE GRAND HOTEL PROJECT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 175 MEASURE M - LOCAL RETURN SPECIAL FUND
CHAPTER 176 HOUSING IMPACT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 177 ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM SPECIAL FUND
CHAPTER 178 CAMBRIA HOTEL PROJECT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 179 FIG+PICO CONFERENCE CENTER HOTELS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 180 DEPARTMENT OF CANNABIS REGULATION TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 182 PORTER RANCH ART TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 184 AECOM HOTEL PROJECT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 185 MEASURE A SPECIAL FUNDS
CHAPTER 186 YOUTH SPORT PARTNERSHIP FUND
CHAPTER 187 MEASURE W - SAFE, CLEAN WATER - REGIONAL PROJECTS SPECIAL FUND
CHAPTER 188 MEASURE W - SAFE, CLEAN WATER - MUNICIPAL PROGRAM SPECIAL FUND
CHAPTER 189 VICTORY LA REVOLVING TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 190 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE SUBSIDY PROGRAM TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 191 CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FUND
CHAPTER 192 HOUSE LA FUND
CHAPTER 193 CLIMATE EQUITY FUND
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DIVISION 8 SPECIAL AUTHORITIES, AGENCIES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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DIVISION 12 RECORDS
DIVISION 13 FRANCHISES, PERMITS AND PRIVILEGES
DIVISION 14 GRANTS PROGRAM
DIVISION 19 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
DIVISION 20 OFFICES OF THE CITY
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DIVISION 22 DEPARTMENTS, BUREAUS AND AGENCIES UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
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ARTICLE 15
WATTS TOWERS RESTORATION, MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION TRUST FUND
 
 
Section
5.113   Creation and Administration of the Fund.
 
 
Sec. 5.113. Creation and Administration of the Fund.
 
   There is hereby established within the Treasury of the City of Los Angeles a special fund to be known as the “Watts Towers Restoration, Maintenance and Preservation Trust Fund” hereinafter referred to as “Fund”. The Fund shall be used for restoration, maintenance and preservation of the Watts Towers. Any expenditure from the Fund shall be subject to the Mayor and City Council having approved an expenditure plan for the restoration, maintenance and preservation of the Watts Towers. The Fund shall be administered, and expenditures therefrom be authorized, by the General Manager of the Cultural Affairs Department or the General Manager’s designee thereof in accordance with established City practice.
 
SECTION HISTORY
 
Added by Ord. No. 160,659, Eff. 2-17-86.
 
 
 
ARTICLE 16
FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION AND MAIN REPLACEMENT FUND
 
 
Section
5.114   Creation and Administration of Fire Hydrant Installation and Main Replacement Fund.
5.114.1   Refund of Fire Hydrant Fees.
 
 
Sec. 5.114. Creation and Administration of Fire Hydrant Installation and Main Replacement Fund.
 
   (a)   There is hereby created within the Treasury of the City of Los Angeles a special fund known as the “Fire Hydrant Installation and Main Replacement Fund” hereafter referred to as the “Fund” to be administered by the Fire Department.
 
   (b)   Definitions. The following words and phrases whenever used in this section shall mean:
 
   (1)   Chief Engineer: The Chief Engineer of the Fire Department or the Chief Engineer’s duly authorized representative.
 
   (2)   Fire Protection Improvements: The installation or upgrading of public fire hydrants and/or the upgrading, improving and/or replacing of existing public water mains and facilities.
 
   (3)   Fire Hydrant Fee: The fee calculated by and paid to the Department of Building and Safety pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 91.107.4.4.
 
   (c)   The Fund shall be used for the deposit of money collected as a Fire Hydrant Fee and any other money appropriated or given to such Fund for use in the installation of fire protection improvements. Forty dollars from each Fire Hydrant Fee collected shall be used for administrative expenses and deposited in the General Fund. Of this amount, five dollars shall be credited to the Department receipts of the Department of Building and Safety and thirty-five dollars shall be credited to the Department receipts of the Fire Department.
 
   (d)   All interest or other earnings from money received into the Fund shall be credited to the Fund and devoted to the purposes set forth herein.
 
   (e)   The monies from the Fund shall only be expended for fire protection improvements installed by the Department of Water and Power or other authorized water purveyor as requested by the Fire Department consistent with the Safety Plan and Fire Protection and Prevention Plan Elements of the General Plan.
 
   (f)   Monies from the Fund shall be expended to pay applicable costs for work done in conformance with the provisions of Subsection (e) of this section when such work is determined to be necessary by the Chief Engineer.
 
   Provided however:
 
   (1)   If a refund is granted for the building permit on which the Fire Hydrant Fee was paid, monies from the Fund may be used for a refund of the Fire Hydrant Fee.
 
   (2)   Monies from the Fund shall not be used to pay the costs of any such work which, for any reason, was not performed by the Department of Water and Power or other authorized water purveyor, or pursuant to a contract awarded in conformance with the competitive bid requirements of the City.
 
   (3)   Monies from the fund shall not be used to pay the costs of such work required for the projects of any governmental agency or any other project which is exempt from the Building Code of the City of Los Angeles.
 
   (4)   The relocation of fire hydrants due to street improvements is not to be paid from the Fund.
 
   (g)   Notice of Exemption from the Fire Hydrant Fee.
 
   (1)   The Chief Engineer shall have the authority to issue a notice of exemption from the Fire Hydrant Fee. Such notice of exemption shall only be issued under the following circumstances:
 
   (a)   The owner, builder, or developer of the subject property has established to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer that the installation of fire protection improvements have been completed;
 
   (b)   The Department of Water and Power or other authorized water purveyor certifies that it did not perform the work and has accepted the completed fire protection improvements; and
 
   (c)   The Chief Engineer has determined that the installation of the fire protection improvements were necessary to comply with the requirements of the Safety Plan and Fire Protection and Prevention Plan Elements of the General Plan.
 
   (2)   The Chief Engineer shall make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this subsection.
 
   (3)   The period of exemption shall commence upon the completion of the installation of the fire protection improvements as determined by the Department of Water and Power or other authorized water purveyor and extend for a period not to exceed ten years.
 
   (h)   No expenditure may be made from the Fund without the prior approval of the Chief Engineer.
 
SECTION HISTORY
 
Added by Ord. No. 160,087, Eff. 8-9-85.
Amended by: Section number from 5.111.14 to 5.114, Ord. No. 160,659, Eff. 2-17-85; Subsecs, (b), (c), (d), (e), Subsecs. (f), (g), (h) Added, Ord. No. 164,127, Eff. 11-21-88; Subsec. (b)(3), Ord. No. 170,446, Eff. 5-6-95; Subsec. (b)(3), Ord. No. 180,619, Eff. 5-12-09.
 
 
Sec. 5.114.1. Refund of Fire Hydrant Fees.
 
   (a)   Notwithstanding Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 22.12 and 22.13, any money collected or received by the City is accordance with Section 91.107.4.4 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code may be refunded as herein provided and as provided by Section 5.114(d) of this Code. The refund shall only be made if the claimant files a verified claim in writing with the City Clerk, accompanied by the original receipt or certificate for the fees collected. If the receipt or certificate cannot be located, however, a refund shall only be made if an affidavit is filed with the claim which satisfactorily explains why the original document cannot be located.
 
   A refund may be made by the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department or the Chief Engineer’s duly authorized representative pursuant to this section only if the claim for a refund of the Fire Hydrant Fee is filed with the City Clerk within 12 months from the date of expiration of the building permit or within 12 months of the date of any extensions granted pursuant to the provisions of Section 98.0602(a) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.
 
   If a permit valuation is lowered by the Department of Building and Safety, the refund shall be the difference between the fee that was paid based on the previously calculated higher valuation and the fee that should be paid based on the new lowered valuation.
 
   (b)   The following words and phrases shall be construed as defined in this section:
 
   (1)   Fire protection improvements: The installation or upgrading of public fire hydrants and/or the up-grading, improving and/or replacing of existing public water mains and facilities.
 
   (2)   Fire Hydrant Fee: The fee calculated by and paid to the Department of Building and Safety pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 91.107.4.4.
 
   (3)   Project: The construction of any building or structure, or the addition to, alteration, repair or change of use of any land, building or structure.
 
   (c)   The right to any refund under this section is payable only to the record owner of the property when the Fire Hydrant fee was paid. However, that person may transfer the right to a refund by a written acknowledged assignment, which must accompany the claim for refund filed with the City Clerk.
 
   (d)   Any claim for refund received pursuant to this section shall be referred by the City Clerk to the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department or the Chief Engineer’s duly authorized representative for investigation and action thereon.
 
   (e)   The Chief Engineer of the Fire Department or the Chief Engineer’s duly authorized representative shall make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. Such rules and regulations shall be approved by the City Council by resolution prior to becoming effective.
 
   (f)   If a refund due under this section does not exceed the sum of $15,000.00, then the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department or the Chief Engineer’s duly authorized representative is hereby authorized to make such refund in accordance with the procedures described herein without the necessity of first receiving the approval of the City Council and cause a demand to be drawn on the fire hydrant fund in which the fees being refunded have been deposited.
 
   (g)   The Chief Engineer of the Fire Department or the Chief Engineer’s duly authorized representative shall determine the amount of the refund. The applicant shall be entitled to a refund equal to the amount paid to the Department of Water and Power or the Fire Hydrant Fee paid to the Department of Building and Safety, whichever is less.
 
   (h)   The provisions of this section shall not relieve any person from compliance with the provisions of Section 350 of the Charter relating to the presentation of claims prior to the bringing of a suit or action thereon, or be deemed to limit or qualify the lawful right of any person to bring or maintain any action or proceeding based upon the general law of this State for any remedy provided by that law.
 
SECTION HISTORY
 
Added by Ord. No. 161,599, Eff. 9-25-86.
Amended by: Subsec. (b)(1), Ord. No. 164,127, Eff. 11-21-88; Subsec. (a)(1), (2) and (3) Repealed, Ord. No. 166,932, Eff. 6-10-91; Subsecs. (a) and (b)(2), Ord. No. 170,446, Eff. 5-6-95; Ord. No. 173,305, Eff. 6-30-00, Oper. 7-1-00; Subsecs. (a) and (b)(2), Ord. No. 180,619, Eff. 5-12-09.
 
 
 
ARTICLE 17
RECEIPT OF FORFEITED ASSETS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FORFEITED ASSETS TRUST FUNDS
 
 
Sec. 5.115. Creation and Administration of the Fund.
 
SECTION HISTORY
 
Added by Ord. No. 160,795, Eff. 3-21-86.
Amended by: Subsecs. (f), (h), Ord No. 164,741, Eff. 5-27-89, Oper. 7-1-89: In Entirety, Ord. No. 170,588, Eff. 8-7-95.
Repealed by Ord. No. 173,345, Eff. 7-14-00, Oper. 7-1-00.
 
 
 
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