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§ 155.07 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT.
   (A)   Construction of new or additional impervious or semi-pervious surfaces (e.g., driveways, parking lots and the like) and the construction of new buildings, additions to existing buildings and earthmoving activities involving over 1,000 square feet in conjunction with regulated activities, requires the submission of a stormwater management (SWM) application and/or site plan and report. A municipal SWM review fee is imposed to defray costs incurred by the city. The costs covered may include: administrative expense; plan review; construction meetings; inspections; and any additional work required to enforce permit provisions.
   (B)   Administrative and clerical costs shall be as follows.
 
Administrative and Clerical Costs
Fee
Small project SWM application involving less than 2,500 square feet
$25
Small project SWM application involving 2,500 - 4,999 square feet
$50
Single-family residential exemption application
$50
Plan submission for regulated activity involving 5,000 square feet and greater; and all waiver requests
$100
 
   (C)   Engineer or professional consultant fees will be reimbursed according to the scheduled annual rate per hour. A review fee reimbursement agreement must be signed and a minimum escrow amount must be deposited with the city with an application/plan in accordance with the following.
 
Minimum Escrow
Small project SWM application involving 2,500 - 4,999 square feet
$500
Plan submission for regulated activity involving 5,000 square feet and greater; and all waiver requests
$1,500
 
(Res. 18-06, passed 3-5-2018 ; Res. 20-24, passed 11-2-2020; Res. 21-19, passed 12-9-2021)
§ 155.08 ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS.
   All petitions for amendment of a city ordinance: $500, deposit required to reimburse the city for costs incurred with remaining balance refunded.
(Res. 18-06, passed 3-5-2018 ; Res. 20-24, passed 11-2-2020; Res. 21-19, passed 12-9-2021)
§ 155.09 SEWAGE PLANNING MODULE REVIEW.
   (A)   Sewage planning is occasionally required outside the scope of a subdivision/land development plan.
   (B)   These planning modules require city review for compliance with local regulation.
      (1)   Small flow treatment facility: $100.
      (2)   Public sewer extension: $250.
      (3)   Other modules: $100.
   (C)   Engineer or professional consultant fees will be reimbursed according to the scheduled annual rate per hour. A review fee reimbursement agreement must be signed and a minimum escrow amount must be deposited with the city with an application/plan in accordance with the following:
 
Minimum Escrow
(1)   Small flow treatment facility
$500
(2)   Public sewer extension
$500
(3)   Other modules
$500
 
(Res. 18-06, passed 3-5-2018; Res. 20-24, passed 11-2-2020; Res. 21-19, passed 12-9-2021)
§ 155.10 OTHER FEES.
   (A)   City maps: actual reproduction costs plus actual administrative costs incurred by the city.
   (B)   (1)   Copies of the city zoning ordinance: $25, mailing and handling fee: $5.
      (2)   Copies of other city ordinances: as open record.
   (C)   Municipal no-lien letters: $25.
   (D)   Zoning compliance letter: $25.
   (E)   Check returned by bank due to non-sufficient funds: $45.
   (F)   Plot plan creation: $50.
   (G)   Banner application: $50.
   (H)   Solicitation permit: $25, plus $5 per each additional associate.
   (I)   Camera audio and/or video recordings – police, fire and code enforcement:
      (1)   Copy of body camera audio and/or video recording: $100 per camera per incident.
      (2)   Copy of vehicle camera audio and/or video recordings:
         (a)   Each police vehicle has five cameras, cost $100 per camera: $500 per incident.
         (b)   Each fire vehicle has one camera, cost $100 per camera: $100 per incident.
         (c)   Cost subject to change with number of cameras in vehicle.
(Res. 18-06, passed 3-5-2018 ; Res. 20-24, passed 11-2-2020; Res. 21-19, passed 12-9-2021)
§ 155.11 TAX COLLECTOR.
   (A)   Check returned by bank due to non-sufficient funds: $45.
   (B)   Treasurer’s no-lien letter: $25.
   (C)   Treasurer’s tax certification letter: $25.
(Res. 18-06, passed 3-5-2018 ; Res. 20-24, passed 11-2-2020; Res. 21-19, passed 12-9-2021)
§ 155.12 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REGISTRY.
   Not currently to be administered as of January 1, 2022.
   (A)   Administrative filing of all residential rental units: no charge.
   (B)   Failure to file: $100 per month.
(Res. 18-06, passed 3-5-2018 ; Res. 20-24, passed 11-2-2020; Res. 21-19, passed 12-9-2021)
§ 155.13 WATER AND SEWER RATE AND REGULATION FEES.
   (A)   Service connection fees.
      (1)   Water service install fee (new or customer requested change of water service from main to curb stop). This fee covers the installation cost of the install materials and labor associated with the install. If required will also include the installation of the new meter.
 
5/8 and 3/4 inch service line
$1,000
1 inch service line
$1,250
1-1/2 inch service line
$1,500
2 inch service line
$3,000
4 inch service line
$3,500
6 inch service line
$4,000
8 inch service line
$5,000
 
      (2)   Water new service fixed asset fee (tapping fee). This fee has been calculated per Act 57 guidelines.
         Per EDU connected to the system: $725.
      (3)   Sewer service installation or repair inspection fee: $25. This fee covers the inspection process by the Public Works Department of any new or repaired connection to the city sewer main.
      (4)   Sewer new service fixed asset fee (tapping fee). This fee has been calculated per Act 57 guidelines.
         Per EDU being connected to the system: $725.
   (B)   Fire connection fees.
 
4 inch service line
$3,500
6 inch service line
$4,000
8 inch service line
$5,000
 
   (C)   Frozen meter charge.
 
Up to 3/4 inch meter repair
$75 plus costs (during business hours)
$150 plus costs (after business hours)
1 inch or larger meter
$150 plus costs (during business hours)
$225 plus costs (after business hours)
 
   (D)   Meter and/or MIU installation (replacement or maintenance due to damage or tampering):
 
First occurrence
$50 plus the cost of materials
Second occurrence
$100 plus the cost of materials
Further occurrences
$250 each plus the cost of materials
 
   (E)   Temporary meter removal (reconnection fee). Flat fee of $50, minimum bill remains in effect.
   (F)   Turn on fee (account fee). Flat fee for each disconnection/reconnection: $50.
   (G)   Temporary water for construction, circus, bazaar, fair and the like.
 
2 inch or less
$50 per day plus water consumption
3 inch
$75 per day plus water consumption
 
   (H)   Non-fire use of hydrant.
 
Un-metered flow through on 2 ½ inch hydrant nozzle
$5 per minute
Metered flow through hydrant
$75 minimum per day plus water consumption
 
   (I)   Metered water purchase at city garage. $25 per fill up plus water consumption.
   (J)   Customer deposit.
 
Public utility deposit/residential
$100
Public utility deposit/commercial/public
$150
Public utility deposit/industrial
$200
Those customers who do not have both water and sewer will be charged a 50% deposit rate
 
   (K)   Returned cheek for insufficient funds. Flat fee of $45.
   (L)   Non-payment/NSF disconnection/reconnection fee. $50.
(Res. 18-06, passed 3-5-2018 ; Res. 20-24, passed 11-2-2020; Res. 21-19, passed 12-9-2021)