Board of Appeals adopts FY2023–24 budget

At the Feb. 16, 2022 meeting the Board of Appeals reviewed and adopted the departmental budget for fiscal years 2023–24.

Julie Rosenberg, the board’s executive director, summarized revenue sources (permit surcharges and filing fees), typical expenditure breakdowns (about 65% salary/fringe and roughly 29% for services and rent) and a projected near‑term deficit that the board can cover from deferred revenues. Commissioners noted the trade‑offs between keeping fees low for filers and preserving a reserve to weather unpredictable permit‑activity downturns. Commissioner Daryl Honda moved to adopt; the motion passed 3–0 and the budget was adopted.

The board requested staff continue to monitor surcharge analysis and report back to the board on any mid‑year changes.