1759.06 SCHEDULE OF REGISTRY FEES.

   (a)   Voluntary Registry Fee. The following voluntary registry fee, as specified for the type of Building at issue based upon its use when last occupied, shall be charged upon the voluntary registration of a Vacant Building pursuant to Section 1759.03(d) as provided in Section 1759.03(g)(1):

      (1)   Less than one-year:                 $250

      (2)   At least one year but less than two years:      $500

      (3)   At least two years but less than three years:   $1,000

      (4)   Plus an additional $1,000 per year for each year thereafter.

   (b)   Involuntary Registry Fee. Any vacant property existing upon the registry, and not voluntarily registered pursuant to Section 1759.03(b), will be subject to registration fees each year in accordance with the schedule above, with the exception of the initial fee, which shall be assessed at twice the rate."

   (c)   Use of Registry Fees. All registry fees assessed under this Article shall, when collected, be deposited in a separate account and be used for only the following purposes, as City Council shall determine from time to time:

      (1)   To improve public safety efforts, especially for police and fire personnel, who most often contend with dangerous situations manifested in Vacant Buildings; and

      (2)   To monitor and administer this Article.

         (Ord. 2024-004. Passed 5-6-24.)