ORANGE COUNTY-CITY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY RESPONSE AUTHORITY

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GENERAL BUDGETARY PROVISIONS 6.1 Annual Budget The Board shall adopt an annual budget and determine the costs of services provided pursuant to this Agreement and procedures adopted by the Board. The annual budget shall be adopted, and fees for providing services established, at the first regular meeting of the Board following the commencement of the fourth quarter of the fiscal year. The budget shall include the administrative service costs estimated by the City of Anaheim, including an appropriate percentage of the salary and benefits paid by Anaheim to its personnel engaged in performing these services, as well as any advance out of the prior year's revenue which was necessary to reimburse administrative expenses which exceeded Pair Share Contributions received in that year. 6.2 Hourly Rate At the time that the annual budget is adopted, the Board shall also establish fees for services provided pursuant to this Agreement. Notice of the costs of services shall be issued to all Participating Agencies within thirty (30) days of adoption of the annual budget. The hourly rate shall be adjusted annually by the Board, with adjustments to reflect estimates of the operating expenses of Provider Agencies, the administrative expenses to be incurred by the Authority associated with providing services in the upcoming fiscal year, estimates of the amount of time Provider Agencies are likely to devote to providing services pursuant to this and related agreements, the cost of supplies expended in responding to an emergency, and such other factors as the Board considers relevant. The hourly charge shall also include a surcharge for administrative costs in an amount established by the Board. 6.3 Disbursements -22-