Appendix A. FEES  


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    Chapter 2. Administration
    Article III. Finance
    (a) Credit Card payments
    (1) Processing Fee ..... $    3% of payment 2-62
    (2) Service Charge ..... 25.00 2-63
    Chapter 6. Alcoholic Beverages
    Article I. In General
    (a) Daily permit fee for certain noncommercial events ..... $    5.00 6-3(b)
    (1) Rec. centers and outdoor facilities ..... 25.00
    (2) Sylvan Beach Pavilion ..... 225.00
    Article II. License or Permit
    (a) Certification fee 15.00
    Chapter 10. Amusements
    Article II. Coin-Operated Machines
    Division 2. Occupation Tax
    (a) Occupational tax: ..... 10-51
    (1) Machine displayed before April 1 15.00
    (2) Machine displayed after March 31 11.25
    (3) Machine displayed after June 30 7.50
    (4) Machine displayed after September 30 3.75
    (b) Registration fees ..... 25.00 10-51
    (c) Sealed machine release fee ..... 5.00 10-55(a)
    Chapter 14. Animals
    Article II. Administration
    (a) Fees for impoundment of animals other than cats or dogs 14-45
    (1) Impoundment fee ..... 35.00
    (2) Daily maintenance fee ..... 5.00
    (3) Fee for sale of animals ..... 10.00
    (4) Impoundment fee for animals other than cats or dogs capable of breeding ..... 50.00
    Article III. Dogs and Cats
    Division 1. Generally
    (a) Registration fees 14-81
    (1) Per dog ..... 5.00
    (2) Per cat ..... 5.00
    (b) Reclamation fees 14-83
    (1) Pound fee ..... 35.00
    (2) Daily maintenance fee ..... 5.00
    (c) Spaying/neutering fees ..... 14-84
    (1) Per dog ..... $75.00
    (2) Per cat ..... $75.00
    Division 2. Dogs
    (a) Reclamation fee for dogs 14-106
    (1) Vaccinated dogs ..... 35.00
    (2) Unvaccinated dogs ..... 45.00
    (3) Female dogs in heat
    a. Vaccinated ..... 70.00
    b. Unvaccinated ..... 90.00
    (b) Permit fee for guard dog ..... 14-110(b)(5)
    Chapter 18. Aviation
    Article IV. Airport Leases
    (a) Lease preparation fees 18-178(4)
    (1) New lease with survey ..... 1,000.00
    (2) Renewal of existing lease (no survey) ..... 500.00
    Chapter 22. Businesses
    Article III. Kennels and Pet Establishments
    Division 2. License
    (a) License fees for kennels 22-178
    (1) Less than five animals ..... 25.00
    (2) Five to ten animals, inclusive ..... 30.00
    (3) 11 to 15 animals, inclusive ..... 35.00
    (4) 16 to 20 animals, inclusive ..... 40.00
    (5) Over 20 animals ..... 50.00
    Article IV. Labor Agents
    Division 2. License
    (a) Labor agency annual license fee ..... 100.00 22-251(c)
    Article V. Peddlers, Solicitors and Canvassers
    Division 2. Direct Sellers License
    (a) Transient or itinerant business license fee ..... 75.00 22-314(a)
    (b) Badge fee ..... 2.00 22-314(a)
    (c) Solicitor registration 15.00
    Article VI. Secondhand Metal Dealers, Junk Dealers and Scrap Metal Processors
    Division 2. License
    (a) Annual license fees ..... 50.00 22-388
    (b) Show license fees (per day) ..... 2.00 22-388
    Chapter 30. Emergency Services
    Article II. Alarms
    (a) Permit fee ..... 35.00 30-36(a)
    (b) Renewal fee ..... 10.00
    (c) Assessment for false alarm of an alarm system after five previous false alarms 50.00 30-44
    Fee per response thereafter 50.00
    Article III. Emergency Medical Services
    Treatment w/transport (ALS) ..... 788.00 30-78
    Treatment w/air transport (ALS) ..... 790.00
    Treatment w/private transport ..... 396.00
    Treatment with no transport (service charge) ..... 396.00
    Mileage (loaded miles) ..... 10.00 per mile
    Standby service fee (per hour) (2-hour minimum) ..... 75.00
    No treatment/no transport ..... No charge
    Non-member fee (per event) ..... $5,000.00
    Chapter 34. Environment
    Article III. Noise
    (a) Daily loudspeaker use permit fee ..... 1.00 34-94
    Article IV. Unsanitary, Unsightly Conditions on Private Premises
    (a) Abatement Charges per Lot and/or Acre and also the Minimum Bill on Property shall be: 34-132(a)
    Contractor Charge plus
    + 1 st Violation Administrative Charge of $100.00
    + 2 nd Violation Administrative Charge of $150.00
    + 3 rd Violation Administrative Charge of $200.00
    + 4 th Violation & Additional Violations Administrative Charge of $200.00 + a $200.00 Recurring Offenses Charge
    (b) Removal of Lien filed on Property $75.00 + Attorney Costs 34-133
    (c) Owner Contracting Abatement with City Abatement Charges per Lot and/or Acre and the Minimum Bill on Property shall be: 34-135
    Contractor Charge plus
    + 1 st Violation Administrative Charge of $100.00
    + 2 nd Violation Administrative Charge of $150.00
    + 3 rd Violation Administrative Charge of $200.00
    + 4 th Violation & Additional Violations Administrative Charge of $200.00 + a $200.00 Recurring Offenses Charge
    Article VI. Stormwater discharge
    (a) SWQ permit inspection fee ..... 200.00 34-227
    Chapter 38. Fire Prevention and Protection
    Fire Prevention Fees
    Outdoor Activities
    Outdoor/open burning ..... 20.00
    Fire extinguisher training—Open burning ..... 20.00
    Trench/commercial burning ..... 100.00
    Tent, canopies, temp structures (permitted site) ..... 20.00
    Outdoor carnivals and fairs ..... 100.00
    Fire works—Display ..... 250.00
    Flammable/combustible liquid storage
    Installation or change of service ..... 100.00
    First tank ..... 100.00
    Each additional tank ..... 50.00
    Tanks with fixed fire protection
     Additional ..... 100.00
    Tanks inside of a vault
     Additional ..... 100.00
    Miscellaneous
    Incident report (flat rate for report) ..... 5.00
    Other misc. activities requiring fire marshal approval ..... 10.00
    Article II. Fire Department
    Division 1. Generally
    (1) Station calls, fee per hour ..... 500.00
    (2) General alarms, fee per hour ..... 2,000.00
    Chapter 50. Parks and Recreation
    Article II. Golf Course
    (a) User fees for golf carts (regular rate) 50-31(a)
    (1) 18 holes, double ..... 30.00
    (2) Nine holes, double ..... 18.00
    (3) Nine holes, single ..... 12.00
    (4) 18 holes, single ..... 17.00
    (b) User fees for golf carts (senior rate) 50-31(a)
    (1) 18 holes, single or double ..... 24.00
    (2) Nine holes, single or double ..... 16.00
    (c) Green user fees 50-31(b)
    (1) Weekday fees (Monday through Thursday, and before 11:00 AM Friday)
    a. Resident ..... 18.00
    b. Nonresident ..... 22.00
    c. Twilight ..... 14.50
    (2) Weekend fees (in effect 11:00 a.m. Friday through Sunday, and holidays)
    a. Resident ..... 26.00
    b. Nonresident ..... 34.00
    c. Twilight ..... 17.00
    (3) Senior fees 60 years of age or older (Monday through Thursday and before 11:00AM Friday, excluding holidays)
    a. Resident senior citizens ..... 11.50
    b. Nonresident senior citizens ..... 14.50
    (4) Junior fees, 17 years of age or younger
    a. Monday through Friday ..... 13.00
    b. Saturday, Sunday, and holidays ..... 18.00
    (d) User fees for annual membership holders 50-32
    (1) Residents
    a. Cash ..... 1,250.00
    b. Payment plan, $500.00 down, and 11 monthly payments of $71.59 each, including interest at the rate of ten percent per annum, for a total of $1,287.49 for the year
    (2) Resident senior citizens
    a. Cash ..... 950.00
    b. Payment plan, $500.00 down, and 11 monthly payments of $42.98 each, including interest at the rate of ten percent per annum, for a total of $972.78 for the year.
    (3) Nonresidents
    a. Cash ..... 1,600.00
    b. Payment plan, $500.00 down, and 11 monthly payments of $105.00 each, including interest at the rate of ten percent per annum, for a total of $1,655.00 for the year.
    (4) City of La Porte employees (full time and part time)
    a. Cash 950.00
    b. Payment plan, the sum of $37.00 will be deducted from each employee paycheck, based on 26 paychecks per year.
    (5) Family membership (resident):
    a. Cash-lump sum ..... 800.00
    b. User fee per player (each time they play) ..... 5.00
    (6) Family membership (nonresident):
    a. Cash-lump sum ..... 1,000.00
    b. User fee per player (each time they play) ..... 5.00
    (7) The golf course manager shall have the authority to market the golf course by using various promotions, such as daily, hourly, and/or price specials, and other promotions which he may deem desirable to enhance revenue at the Bay Forest Golf Course.
    Article III. Swimming Pools
    (a) Fees for season passes ..... 50-71(d)

     

    Residents Non-
    residents
    (1) Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool:
    a. Individual season pass ..... $ 45.00 $ 55.00
    b. Family season pass .....  120.00  145.00
    c. Additional charge for each person over the maximum of six people ..... 5.00
    (2) San Jacinto and Northwest and Fairmont Municipal Pools:
    a. Individual season pass .....   20.00 N/A
    b. *Family season pass .....   45.00 N/A
    c. Additional charge for each person over the maximum of six people ..... 5.00
    (3) Total aquatic package, admissions to all municipal aquatic facilities:
    a. Individual season pass .....   55.00   82.50
    b. *Family season pass .....  145.00  217.50
    *Two adults and children under 18 living at home.
    (4) Wave pool special passes; monthly 30-day pass: This pass entitles the bearer to access to pool for any regular swim period within the 30-day period from the date of purchase. For example, a pass purchased June 15 is valid through July 15. It affords advantages to those who vacation during the majority of season.
    a. Fees
    1.  Individual .....
     15.00
    2.  Family .....
     40.00
    A 20-day visit pass is available for admission to the Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool only. 60.00
    (5) Five-visit coupon book: This book entitles the bearer to five visits to the pool during regular swim periods.
    a. Fees
    1.  Child .....
     10.00
    2.  Senior .....
     10.00
    3.  Adult .....
     12.00
    (6) Three-day coupon book:
    a. Fees:
    1.  Child .....
      6.00
    2.  Senior .....
      6.00
    3.  Adult .....
      7.50

     

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    (b) Daily admission rates ..... 50-71(e)
    (1) *Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool:
    a. Two years and under ..... Free
    b. Three to 59 years old ..... 3.00
    c. Senior citizens (60 and over) ..... 1.00
    d. Sunsaver fare (all after 4:00 p.m.) ..... 3.00
    e. Military discount admission fee ..... 1.00
    f. Nonresident ..... 5.00
    (2) San Jacinto Pool:
    a. Two years and under ..... Free
    b. Three years and over .....  1.00
    c. Senior citizens (60 and over) ..... 0.75
    (3) Brookglen, Fairmont, and Northwest Municipal Pools:
    a. Two years and under ..... Free
    b. Three years and over ..... 2.00
    c. Senior citizens (60 and over) ..... 0.75
    (c) Facility rentals: 50-71(f)
    (1) Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool:
    a. Base rental (maximum of 200 people), minimum two-hour ..... 125.00
    b. Available for rental Monday through Sunday upon availability to any individual or organizations engaged in for profit activity at $100.00 per hour plus five percent of gross revenues or flat rate of $30.00 per hour, whichever is greater. This class shall also apply to any commercial event organized for the purpose of profiting from the public at this facility.
    The commercial group/individual must furnish a comprehensive general liability policy, with the city named as an additional named insured, with limits of liability of not less than $500,000.00 combined single limit bodily injury and property damage per occurrence. The organization shall furnish the city with a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage.
    c. Alcohol is permitted at the Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool only. An alcohol permit fee of $5.00 will be required for each event where alcohol will be consumed. Alcohol consumption will be confined to the area designated by the city.
    (2) Northwest Park Swimming Pool:
    a. *Base rental (maximum of 100 people), two-hour rentals only ..... 100.00/hr
    (3) It shall be the responsibility of the director of parks and recreation, or his designee, to determine the number of security officers required for each event and to arrange for such security service. The security charge will be the actual cost and will be in addition to the rental rate.
    (4) Reservations for rentals of the Wave Pool and Northwest Pool may be made either by phone or in person at the parks and recreation administration office. Reservations must be accompanied by a reservation and damage deposit of $100.00 within 48 hours after booking. The reservation and damage deposit will reserve the facility for the lessee until rental payments are due and will provide protection to the lessor for any damage to the pools caused by lessee. Rental payment and security fee shall be paid in full no later than 14 days prior to the event. The reservation and damage deposit will be refunded to the lessee within 15 days after the event, less any deductions for damages incurred.
    (5) Rental dates that are canceled shall provide written notice of the cancellation to the city at least two weeks prior to reservation date in order to receive a full refund.
    (6) Rental of Wave Pool and Northwest Pool will be subject to reasonable rules and regulations, which shall be promulgated by the director of parks and recreation or his designee, with the approval of the city manager. The City of La Porte reserves the right to refuse rental to any person, firm, or group for lewd or immoral purposes, or where the activities of such group may reasonably be expected to result in a breach of the peace, or cause a threat to public health or safety.
    (7) The parks and recreation director or his designee shall promulgate liability insurance requirements for lessees.
    (8) Neither the City of La Porte, nor its lessees, shall make any charge for parking at the pools.
    (9) The parks and recreation director, with approval from the city manager, will retain the privilege to work with city administration to discount admission prices and/or offer special events/programs.

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    (d) Reduced admission rates for special group patrons during public swim sessions: 50-72(d)
    (1) Over four years ..... 0.50
    (2) Under four years ..... Free
    Article IV. Softball Fields
    (a) Reservation and damage deposit (per field) ..... 100.00 50-110(a)
    (b) Fees for field rentals: 50-112
    (1) Little Cedar Bayou Softball Fields 1 and 2 and Northside Park Softball/Baseball Field:
    a. Tournaments/leagues, per field, per day, day use only ..... 60.00
    If lights are needed, additional per hour, per field 10.00
    b. Hourly rentals, per hour, per field, with lights ..... 10.00
    Per hour, per field, without lights ..... 7.50
    (2) Little Cedar Bayou Soccer Fields:
    a. Tournaments/leagues, per field, per day, day use only ..... 60.00
    If lights are needed, additional per hour, per field ..... 10.00
    b. Hourly rentals, per hour, per field with lights ..... 10.00
    Per hour, per field, without lights ..... 7.50
    Article V. Fitness Center
    (a) One-time signup fee for all plans ..... 10.00 50-152(d)
    (b) Fees for facility use membership, basic plan ..... 50-153(b)

     

    Resident Non-
    resident
    (1) Daily ..... $ 10.00 $ 20.00
    (2) Individual annual .....   84.00  168.00
    (3) Individual quarterly .....   34.00   68.00
    (4) *Annual family .....  168.00  336.00
    (5) *Quarterly family .....   54.00  108.00
    (6) Senior citizens (60 and over) ..... ½ price
    *Two adults and children 18 and under or full-time college students living at home to the age of 24.

     

    (c)  ;hg;Fees for all facility amenities, deluxe plan .....
    50-153(c)

    Resident Non-
    resident
    (1) Daily ..... $ 10.00 $ 20.00
    (2) Individual annual .....  144.00  288.00
    (3) Individual quarterly .....   48.00   96.00
    (4) *Family annual .....  288.00  576.00
    (5) *Family quarterly .....   78.00  156.00
    (6) Senior citizens (60 and over) ..... ½ price
    *Two adults and children 18 and under or full-time college students living at home to the age of 24.

     

    (d)  ;hg;Fees for commercial, industrial and non-La Porte commercial/industrial membership plan .....
    50-153(c)

    La Porte
    Commercial
    La Porte
    Industrial
    (New)
    *Non-La Porte
    Commercial/
    Industrial
    (1) Individual annual deluxe plan
    (10—100)
    $132.00 $144.00 $288.00
    (2) Individual annual deluxe plan
    (over 100 participants)
    120.00 132.00 276.00
    * Resident employees of a non-La Porte commercial entity may purchase a deluxe resident membership independently, and be counted as one of that entity's enrollment.

     

    (e)  ;hg;Usage fees for daily swimming pool usage; hourly racquetball/handball (A, B or C memberships) .....
    50-153(e)

    Resident Non-
    resident
    (1) Daily swim pass:
    a. Individual ..... $3.00 $6.00
    b. Family .....  1.50  3.00
    (2) Hourly racquetball/handball pass .....  3.00  6.00
    (3) Senior citizens (60 and over) ..... ½ price

     

    (f)  ;hg;Guest fees, plan G .....
    50-153(f)

    (1) There will be a per day, per guest facility use fee ..... 5.00
    (2) There will be a per guest charge for the swimming pool ..... 3.00
    (3) An additional charge per hour/per court for racquetball/handball will be levied to each guest participating ..... 3.00
    When a guest is participating with a deluxe plan member, the fee will be waived.
    (reservations only)
    (4) Senior citizens (60 and over) ..... ½ price

     

    (g)  ;hg;Hotel/motel guest fee .....
    50-153(g)

    (1) Registered guests of hotels or motels located within the City of La Porte city limits are eligible for facility use of all amenities of the recreation and fitness center, daily ..... 5.00 50-153(g)

     

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    Article VI. Sylvan Beach
    Division 2. Sylvan Beach Pavilion
    (a) Rental rates according to days of week: 50-208(a)
    (1) Monday ..... 500.00
    (2) Tuesday ..... 500.00
    (3) Tuesday morning ..... 200.00
    (4) Wednesday ..... 500.00
    (5) Thursday ..... 600.00
    (6) Friday ..... 1,250.00
    (7) Saturday ..... 1,500.00
    (8) Sunday ..... 900.00
    (9) New Year's Eve ..... 2,750.00
    (b) Nonprofit organization on Tuesdays or Wednesdays (not New Year's Eve) ..... 300.00 50-208(b)
    (c) Fee per hour after 1:00 a.m. ..... 100.00 50-208(c)
    (d) Lessees needing extra time ..... ½ full-time
    rate
    50-208(d)
    (e) Hourly security officer rate ..... 18.00 50-209
    (f) Reservations and damage deposit ..... 500.00 50-210
    Division 3. Fishing Pier: 50-237
    (1) Adults ..... 4.00

     

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    (2) Senior citizen (over 60) ..... 2.00
    (3) Youth (under 12) ..... 2.00
    (4) Certified disabled person ..... 2.00
    Article VII. Civic and Recreation Centers
    (a) Users and hourly rates: 50-272
    (1) Civic/nonprofit groups per hour ..... 15.00
    (2) Private individuals or groups per hour ..... 25.00
    (3) Commercial organizations engaged in for-profit activity per hour ..... 25.00
    (b) Reservation and damage deposit ..... 200.00 50-273
    (c) Cancellation (forfeiture) ..... 100.00 50-274
    (d) Alcohol permit fee ..... 5.00 50-276
    Article VIII. Livestock/Rodeo Arena
    (a) Rental hours and rates: 50-302(a)
    (1) Monday—Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ..... 150.00
    (2) Friday—Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight ..... 200.00
    (3) Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ..... 200.00
    (b) Reservation and damage deposit ..... 200.00 50-304
    (c) Electric usage fee for each overnight stay, per connection box ..... 20.00 50-302
    Chapter 58. Solid Waste
    Article III. Rates and Charges
    (a) Residential dwelling unit collection, per unit, per month (minimum charge) 18.00 58-106
    (b) Business and commercial establishment collection, twice-weekly, per month (minimum charge) 16.00 58-107
    (c) Users of solid waste container service, as provided by the city's authorized contractor, shall pay the initial rates as provided in the city's contract with its authorized contractor, as shown on exhibit "A" attached hereto, which rates shall be subject to adjustment in accordance with paragraph 13.03, et seq., of said contract
    Chapter 62. Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places
    Article II. Vacating, Abandoning and Closing Streets and Alleys
    (a) Application fee to vacate, abandon or close (minimum) ..... 300.00 62-32(a)
    Chapter 74. Utilities
    Article II. Industrial Waste
    Division 3. Public Sewer Use
    Subdivision I. In General
    (a) Application fee for wet industry classification permit ..... 25.00
    Article III. Water and Sewer Service Charges
    Division 1. Generally
    (a) Collection cost of lien for delinquent utility bill ..... 50.00 74-224(c)
    Division 2. Water Service Rates and Charges
    (a) Water service rates: 74-246
    (1) Residential use: A minimum charge, per month ..... 7.95
    (2) Apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water: A minimum charge per month, per living unit ..... 5.35
    (3) Commercial and industrial use: A minimum charge per month shall be made in accordance with the size of the meter utilized to measure service to the customer in accordance with the following schedules
    a. ¾-inch meter, or smaller meter ..... 9.35
    b. 1-inch meter ..... 12.85
    c. 1½-inch meter ..... 22.75
    d. 2-inch meter ..... 36.65
    e. 3-inch meter, (including fire hydrant meters leased from city) ..... 76.35
    f. 4-inch meter ..... 131.85
    g. 6-inch meter ..... 290.60
    h. 8-inch meter or larger ..... 512.80
    (4) Volume charges:
    a. Each minimum bill of residential, commercial and industrial shall include 2,000 gallons of water per month.
    b. Each minimum bill of apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, shall include 2,000 gallons of water per unit per month.
    c. Each additional 1,000 gallons used by a customer each month shall be charged in accordance with the following schedule
    1. For the next additional 8,000 gallons exceeding 2,000 gallons (per 1,000 gallons) ..... 2.98
    2. For the next additional 15,000 gallons exceeding 10,000 gallons (per 1,000 gallons) ..... 3.28
    3. Each additional 1,000 gallons consumed exceeding 25,000 gallons (per 1,000 gallons) ..... 3.77
    d. The volume charge to commercial and industrial shall be in accordance with the schedule in volume charges, (4)c.
    e. The volume charge to apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, shall be in accordance with the schedule in volume charges, (4)c after the usage of the amount of water exceeds the number of units billed, times 2,000 gallons each month.
    (b) Certain water services: 74-249
    (1) New service fee ..... 10.00
    (2) Transfer of service fee ..... 15.00
    (3) Meter replacement fee ..... 25.00
    (4) Pressure testing of service lines ..... 25.00
    (5) Rereading of meter ..... 5.00
    (6) Fire hydrant meter: 74-249
    a. Rental deposit fee ..... 1,500.00
    b. Daily rental usage fee ..... 15.00
    c. Initial attachment fee ..... 25.00
    d. Relocation fee ..... 25.00
    (c) Service restoration fee: 74-251(c)
    (1) Regular hours ..... 25.00
    (2) After regular hours ..... 35.00
    (d) Discontinuance of service: 74-251(e)
    (1) With locking mechanism ..... 25.00
    (2) Additional fee for removal of or tampering with locking mechanism ..... 25.00
    (e) Administrative penalty for unauthorized tap or hookup ..... 200.00 74-251(f)
    (f) Deposits for service: 74-252(c)
    (1) Owner-occupied, single-family residence consumers ..... 90.00
    (2) Other single-family residence consumers ..... 125.00
    Division 3. Sewer Service Rates and Charges
    (a) Rates for sewer service ..... 74-276
    The following rates shall be applicable for sewage treatment by the city computed on a monthly basis:
    (1) Residential use: A minimum charge (per month) ..... 9.75
    (2) Apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water: A minimum charge per month, per living unit ..... 5.75
    (3) Commercial and industrial use: A minimum charge per month shall be made in accordance with the size of the meter utilized to measure service to the customer in accordance with the following schedules
    a. ¾-inch meter or smaller meter ..... 16.95
    b. 1-inch meter ..... 25.95
    c. 1½-inch meter ..... 50.95
    d. 2-inch meter ..... 85.95
    e. 3-inch meter ..... 186.95
    f. 4-inch meter or larger ..... 326.95
    (4) Volume charges:
    a. Since sewer discharge is not metered, all volume charges shall be based on the total water volume charged to the customer.
    b. Each minimum bill of residential, commercial and industrial shall include 2,000 gallons of sewage discharge treated each month.
    c. Each minimum bill of apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, shall include 2,000 gallons of sewage discharge treated per unit, each month per unit.
    d. Each additional 1,000 gallons treated for a customer each month shall be charged in accordance with the following schedule:
    1. Residential, per 1,000 gallons ..... 3.00
    2. Commercial and industrial, per 1,000 gallons ..... 3.00
    3. Apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, per 1,000 gallons ..... 3.00
    e. Computation of volume based on water purchased
    1. Residential: The volume of sewage treated shall be based on 85 percent of the resident's water volume billed each month. However, the maximum residential charge will be limited to ..... 35.00
    2. Commercial and industrial: The volume of sewage treated will be based upon 85 percent of the monthly water consumption.
    3. Multiunits: The volume charge to apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, shall be based on 85 percent of the amount of water billed each month.
    f. Senior citizen discount: Residential customers 60 years of age or older shall be entitled to a $2.00 monthly discount on their primary account.
    Division 4. Utility Development Fees
    (a) Water Development fee (equal to or under 2.5 acres):
    Rates per 100 square feet of the lot, tract or parcel of land to which water connections may be made, plus a water tapping fee listed below:
    (1) Residential ..... None
    (2) Commercial/Industrial ..... None
    Water Tap Fee ..... 388.00
    (b) Sewer Development Fee (equal to or under 2.5 acres):
    Rates per 100 square feet of the lot, tract or parcel of land to which sanitary sewer connections may be made, plus a sewer tap and inspection fees listed below:
    (1) Residential ..... None
    (2) Commercial/Industrial ..... None
    Stack Fee for 4-inch sewer tap ..... 290.00
    Stack Fee for a 6-inch sewer tap ..... 315.00
    Inspection Fee ..... 25.00
    The charge for larger sewer service connections shall be at the city's actual cost.
    (c) Water Development Fee (over 2.5 acres):
    Rates per linear front footage of the lot, tract or parcel of land to which water connections may be made, plus a water tapping fee listed below:
    Commercial/industrial ..... None
    Water tap fee ..... 388.00
    (d) Sewer Development Fee (over 2.5 acres):
    Rates per linear front footage of the lot, tract or parcel of land to which sanitary sewer connections may be made, plus a sewer tap and inspection fees listed below:
    Commercial/industrial None
    Stack Fee for 4-inch sewer tap 290.00
    Stack Fee for a 6-inch sewer tap 315.00
    Inspection Fee 25.00
    The charge for larger sewer service connections shall be at the city's actual cost.
    Chapter 78. Vehicles for Hire
    Article II. Taxicabs
    Division 2. Owner's Permit
    (a) Owner's permit application fee ..... 50.00 78-68(c)
    (b) Annual permit fee ..... 100.00 78-70(a)
    Division 3. Driver's License
    (a) Taxicab driver's license fee ..... 10.00 78-99
    Division 5. Regulation of Fees and Charges
    (a) Taxicab rates and fares: 78-160
    (1) Initial fare ..... 1.50
    (2) Each additional one-fifth mile ..... 0.30
    (3) Waiting time (hourly) ..... 14.00
    Article III. Automobile Wreckers and Towing Vehicles
    Division 3. Permits
    Subdivision II. Towing Vehicle Permit
    (a) Towing vehicle annual permit fee ..... 50.00 78-272(5)
    (b) Towing vehicle permit transfer fee ..... 25.00 78-274(d)
    Subdivision III. Auto Wrecker Permit
    (a) Auto wrecker, permit application deposit fee ..... 150.00 78-297(3)
    (b) Auto wrecker operation permit fee ..... 75.00 78-300
    (c) Auto wrecker permit transfer fee ..... 25.00 78-302
    Division 4. Regulations
    (a) Maximum charge for non-consent tow 145.00 78-329(a)
    (b) Additional per mile charge for out of town tow, not to exceed 50 miles 3.50/mile 78-329(b)
    (c) Vehicle storage charge (daily) 78-329(c)
    (1) Vehicles less than 25 feet in length 20.00
    (2) Vehicles 25 feet in length or more 35.00

     

    Description Amount Section
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    Chapter 82. Buildings and Building Regulations
    Penalties. Where work is started without the required permit, the fee herein specified shall be doubled. The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements in the execution of the work nor from any other applicable penalties.
    Article II. Building Code

     

    Total Valuation Fee
    $1,000.00 and less $20.00
    $1,001.00 to $50,000.00 $20.00 for the first $1,000.00 plus $7.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00
    $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $387.50 for the first $50,000.00 plus $6.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
    $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $687.50 for the first $100,000.00 plus $4.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
    $500,001.00 and up $2,487.50 for the first $500,000.00 plus $3.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof
    Reinspection fee $35.00

     

    Description Amount Section
    this Code
    MOVING FEE
    For the moving of any building or structure $150.00
    House/building pre-relocation inspection fee 100.00
    Plan review fee: Commercial (non-residential) projects—50% of permit fee 82-36
    Residential projects over $30,000 valuation—50% of permit fee 82-36
    Article III. Plumbing Code
    (a) Fixtures/drains/traps, each ..... 3.75
    (b) Sewer (New, repair or replacement), each ..... 7.50
    (c) Septic tank/seepage pit or drain field, each ..... 15.00
    (d) Water heater, each ..... 3.75
    (e) Gap piping system (One to four outlets, flat fee) ..... 7.50
    (f) Gap piping system (Over four outlets, per outlet basis) ..... 1.50
    (g) Water piping and/or water treating equipment (Installation, alteration or repair), each ..... 7.50
    (h) Drain or vent (Repair or alteration), each ..... 7.50
    (i) Backflow protection device/vacuum breaker
    (One to five, each one) ..... 3.75
    (Over five, each one) ..... 2.25
    (j) Reinspection fees ..... 35.00
    (k) Permit issue fee ..... 15.00
    (l) Minimum permit fee ..... 20.00
    Article IV. Electrical Code
    Division 4. Inspections
    (a) Inspection fees: 82-311
    (1) Outlets (first five) ..... 3.00
    (including fixtures, lights and switches)
    (2) Outlets (all other), each ..... 0.60
    (3) Clothes washer/dryer ..... 2.00
    (4) Range receptacle ..... 3.00
    (5) Cook top or oven ..... 1.50
    (6) Garbage disposal ..... 1.50
    (7) Dishwasher ..... 1.50
    (8) Water heater ..... 3.75
    (9) A/C, window unit receptacle ..... 3.00
    (14) Temporary saw pole (T-pole) ..... 15.00
    (15) Meter loop and service (includes temporary cut-in) ..... 15.00
    (16) Issue fee (permit) ..... 7.50
    (17) Reinspection fee ..... 35.00
    (18) Minimum charge on permits ..... 20.00
    (19) Reconnection fee ..... 15.00
    (24) Motors:
    a. Up to one-half hp ..... 1.50
    b. One-half hp and up to ten hp ..... 2.50
    c. Ten hp and up to 50 hp ..... 3.50
    d. 50 hp and over, per hp ..... 4.50
    Division 5. Standards
    (a) Fine for violation of this article: ..... 2000.00 82-336
    Article V. Fuel Gas Code Permits
    (Gas permits shall be applied for and issued under the plumbing permit.)
    (a) Gap piping system (One to four outlets, flat fee) ..... 7.50
    (b) Gap piping system (Over four outlets, per outlet basis) ..... 1.50
    (c) Reinspection fees ..... 35.00
    (d) Permit issue fee ..... 15.00
    (e) Minimum permit fee ..... 20.00
    Article VII. Mechanical Permits
    (Heating, ventilating, ductwork, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.)
    (a) First $1,000.00 valuation, or fraction thereof ..... 15.00
    Each additional $1,000.00 valuation or fraction thereof ..... 3.00
    (b) Reinspection fees ..... 35.00
    (c) Permit issue fee ..... 15.00
    (d) Minimum permit fee ..... 30.00
    Article IX. Demolition of Buildings and Other Structures
    Division 2. Permit
    (a) Fee for permit, nonrefundable ..... 75.00 82-537
    Plus: Property owner, refundable cash bond ..... 250.00
    Contractor, refundable cash bond ..... 500.00
    Article X. Earth Removal
    Division 2. Permit
    (a) Fee for permit ..... 2,500.00 82-595
    Article XI. Swimming Pools
    (a) Fee for public pools' operating license (annual and renewal) ..... 25.00 82-634(d)
    (b) Fee for proration of fees (after May 1), per elapsed month ..... 1.00
    Chapter 86. Development Regulations
    Article I. In General
    (a) General Plan ..... 250.00 86-6
    (b) Site Plan: 86-7
    (1) Major (Greater than 10 acres) ..... 300.00 up to 10 acres; each additional acre 5.00
    (2) Minor (Less than 10 acres) ..... 200.00 up to 1 acre; each additional acre 5.00
    (c) Plat: 86-8
    (1) Preliminary Plat
    a. Residential ..... 200.00 for 0-50 lots; each additional lot 5.00
    b. Non-Residential ..... 350.00 for up to 10 acres; each additional acre 10.00
    (2) Final Plat
    a. Residential ..... 200.00 for 0-50 lots; each additional lot 5.00
    b. Non-Residential ..... 350.00 for up to 10 acres; each additional acre 10.00
    (3) Administrative Plat
    a. Residential ..... 250.00
    b. Non-Residential ..... 350.00
    (4) Amending Plat
    a. Residential ..... 150.00
    b. Non-Residential ..... 250.00
    (5) Replat
    a. Residential ..... 150.00
    b. Non-Residential ..... 250.00
    (6) Vacating Plat
    a. Residential ..... 150.00
    b. Non-Residential ..... 250.00
    (d) Waiver: 86-26
    a. Residential ..... 150.00
    b. Non-Residential ..... 250.00
    Chapter 98. Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
    (a) Fee for permit ..... 2,500.00 82-595
    Article II. Mobile Home Parks
    Division 3. License and Other Fees
    (a) Annual license fees: 98-71
    Authorized Park Lots
     1—25, annual fee ..... 25.00
     26—50, annual fee ..... 35.00
     51—75, annual fee ..... 45.00
     76 and over, annual fee ..... 55.00
    (b) Resident service fee, per month 3.00 98-73
    Chapter 102. Natural Resources
    Article II. Geophysical Mineral Exploration and Testing
    Division 2. Permit
    (a) Permit application fee ..... 250.00 102-52
    Article III. Oil and Gas
    Division 3. Permit
    (a) Permit application fee ..... 1,000.00 102-157
    (b) Application withdrawal processing fee ..... 100.00 102-159(c)
    Division 4. Drilling and Operating Regulations
    (a) Well deepening permit fee ..... 1,000.00 102-183
    Article IV. Pipeline Transportation
    Division 2. Trunk Line Permit
    (a) Trunk line permit fees: 102-264
    (1) Initial fees ..... 300.00
    (2) Annual fees thereafter ..... 200.00
    Chapter 106. Zoning
    Article II. Administration
    (a) Zoning permits ..... 50.00 106-149
    (b) Application fees:
    (1) Zone change request ..... 400.00 106-149
    (2) Special conditional use permit ..... 400.00 106-149
    (3) Variance request ..... 106-149
    a. Residential ..... 150.00
    b. Commercial ..... 250.00
    (4) Special exception request ..... 106-149
    a. Residential ..... 150.00
    b. Commercial ..... 250.00
    (5) Appeal of enforcement officer's decision ..... 106-149
    a. Residential ..... 150.00
    b. Commercial ..... 250.00
    Article III. Districts
    Division 2. Residential District Regulations
    (a) Group care facility registration fee 25.00 106-334
    Fee shall not be pro-rated
    Article V. Supplementary District Regulations
    Division 4. Fencing and Landscaping Requirements
    (a) Permit Fee for Electric Fence 50.00 106-799
    Article VII. Signs
    (a) Charge for removal and storage of portable signs ..... 50.00 106-872
    (b) Permit fee ..... See below 106-877

     

    Fee Total Valuation
    No fee, unless inspection required, in which case a $15.00 fee for each inspection shall be charged ..... $1,000.00 and less
    $15.00 for the first $1,000.00, plus $5.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 ..... $1,001.00 to $50,000.00
    $260.00 for the first $50,000.00, plus $4.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 ..... $50,001.00 to $100,000.00
    $460.00 for the first $100,000.00, plus $3.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 ..... $100,001.00 to $500,000.00
    $1,660.00 for the first $500,000.00, plus $2.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof ..... 500,001.00 and up