(A) Entities subject to this permit shall pay:
(1) The encroachment permit application processing fee which covers the actual cost of reviewing and processing the encroachment permit application;
(2) The inspection fee which covers the actual cost of inspection of the construction, work, or installation to ensure it meets all city requirements;
(3) A fee to recover all of the actual costs associated with construction, maintenance, and operation of the permittee’s facilities in the highway, including but not limited to all reasonable costs associated with damage caused to the highway; and
(4) In addition to the encroachment permit fees, the permittee is also required to obtain a telecommunications license and will be required to pay application processing fees for the license and the license or franchise fees as set forth in its license agreement with the city.
(B) (1) Each of these fees will be established by Council resolution, provided however the application processing fee may be established based on cost as set forth hereinabove. All application fees, permits, and charges shall be levied on a competitively neutral and non-discriminatory basis and directly related to the costs incurred in providing services relating to the granting or administration of applications or permits.
(2) These fees and charges also shall be reasonably related in time to the occurrence of the costs.
(Prior Code, § 18-6-10)