AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILOT)
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES FEE & ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION
Between the City of Orange and Chapman University
KEY DEAL POINTS
Area of Interest – Description COO 1. Agreement to be named “PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES FEE & ANNUAL
CONTRIBUTION”
2. Funding will be specifically designated for City of Orange Public
Safety Services and distributed at the sole discretion of the Orange
City Council
3. Initial Term Shall be for five (5) years
4. Commencement of Agreement shall be on August 1, 2026
5. Fees under this agreement shall be based on FTE Student
population at the Orange Campus Only.
6. Annual fees will be calculated and paid on a specified date on or
near the beginning of each academic year while this Agreement is
in place.
7. Year One (1) fees under this Agreement shall be $50.00 per FTE
student enrolled at the City of Orange campus.
8. Year Two (2) fees under this Agreement shall be $100.00 per FTE
student enrolled at the City of Orange campus.
9. Year Three (3) and all subsequent years under this Agreement shall
be $150.00 per FTE student enrolled at the City of Orange campus.
10. Public Safety PILOT Agreement shall end in June 2031 unless both
parties agree to an extension of this Agreement and/or negotiate a
new Agreement.
CU11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. City of Orange shall provide an annual public accounting of how
Public Safety PILOT fees are distributed to its public safety services.
No penalties or sanctions shall be levied above and beyond fee
schedule outlined in this Agreement should the University’s
enrollment exceed less than 10% of current allowable limits.
Should enrollment exceed more than 10% of current allowable
limits, the fees outlined in this Agreement shall double for each FTE
student enrolled above the 10% enrollment cap.
The City of Orange shall make an annual Goodwill Statement at a
public meeting of its choosing to publicize the annual contribution,
publicly acknowledge the partnership between itself and University
leadership, and, as appropriate, acknowledge other relevant
partnership information.
This statement shall also be printed and/or published on the City’s
website, social media channels, and its email or quarterly magazine
communications.
The City shall also publish, or to be published, an annual press
release for distribution to local media and reporters.
The City agrees to the placement of a city entry ‘Monument Sign’
to be designed, produced/fabricated, and installed at Chapman
University’s sole expense, stating that the City is ‘Home to
Chapman University’.
The sign shall replace the current city entry sign located on Glassell
Street at the SR-22/Hart Park entrance crossing, facing the City of
Santa Ana.
Design and fabrication will be in accordance with all current
Historic District Standards and subject to the review and approval
of the Orange City Council.
Chapman University agrees to modify certain events that take place
throughout the academic year that currently utilize commercial
grade fireworks displays at Wilson Field in Old Towne Orange.17. 18. In lieu of any pyrotechnic displays, the University agrees to institute
drone-only, or light shows to create a better quality of life for
adjacent residents.
Chapman University agrees to pay a negotiated rate in lieu of
parking enforcement during large-scale events, specifically the
University’s annual Commencement Ceremonies.
Chapman University shall work with the City of Orange to
cooperatively facilitate a dissolution of the student-led ‘Undie Run’
as a matter of public safety and in the interest of individual student
welfare.
Should the parties be unsuccessful in facilitating an end to this bi-
annual event, Chapman University agrees to support the City in
citing participating students and/or holding student leaders
accountable for not following prescribed regulations, permitting,
and liability coverage all other residents must adhere to.
