3-15-9: FEES:
   A.   Investigation Fee: An applicant for any license under this chapter shall pay the city in advance at the time an original application is submitted, a nonrefundable investigation fee at a rate set by city council resolution to cover the costs involved in verifying the license application and to cover the expense of any investigation needed to assure compliance with this chapter.
   B.   License Fee:
      1.   The annual license fee shall be set by city council resolution. The license fee shall be paid annually, to be determined from the date of issuance of the license.
      2.   The annual license fee shall be paid in full before the license is effective.
   C.   Billable Transaction Fees:
      1.   Licensees shall pay a monthly transaction fee on all billable transactions. Such fee shall be due and payable within thirty (30) days. Failure to timely pay the billable transaction fee shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
      2.   The billable transaction fee shall reflect the cost of processing transactions and other related regulatory expenses as determined and set by city council resolution. Licensees shall be notified in writing thirty (30) days before any adjustment is implemented. (Ord. 716, sec. 1, 7-1-2002)