5-6-9: ADMINISTRATION OF FEES AND COSTS:
   A.   Retention Of Fees: In order to properly administer the application fee received with respect to the hearing process and procedure set forth herein, the county treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to receive and hold such application fees for administration subject to review and approval by the public health, solid waste, and recycling committee.
   B.   County Expenses: All expenses incurred by the county or officials of the county, including the state's attorney, in conducting the review of the request for site approval, the subsequent hearing, and the site approval decision shall be paid from the fees as provided in this chapter.
   C.   Accounting: Upon termination of any proceedings under the hearing process, a final accounting and summary of all authorized expenditures and reimbursements shall be presented to the appropriate county board committees.
   D.   Refund Of Excess Fees: Any portion of an application fee not required for reimbursement to the county for costs or expenses incurred by the county under the hearing process shall be returned to the applicant. Should there be costs or expenses in excess of the amount paid by the applicant in the application fee, the applicant shall bear any and all additional costs. (1977 Code ch. 28 § 9)