(a) Application Processing Fee. For processing an application for consent, the City may charge a fee for each small cell facility requested, as listed on the associated application forms. The City may adjust this fee ten percent every five years, rounded to the nearest five dollars ($5.00).
(b) Annual Collocation Fee. For reimbursement for operator's attachment of small cell facilities to wireless support structures owned or operated by the City and located in the public way, the City may charge an annual fee as listed on the associated application forms. The City may adjust this fee ten percent every five years, rounded to the nearest five dollars ($5.00).
(c) No Other Fees Required. Except for any applicable work permit under R.C. § 4939.0311(B), and financial surety under R.C. § 4939.0314(J), the City may not charge an operator any other charge or fee for a small cell facility or associated wireless support structure except as set forth in R.C. § 4939.0316 and R.C. § 4939.0322(B). The fees set forth in R.C. §§ 4939.0316 and 4939.0322 are not public right-of-way fees.
(d) Tax Liabilities and Assessments Not Applicable. Placement of small cell facilities in the public way or attachment of small cell facilities to a wireless support structure and any fees associated therewith shall not subject a municipal corporation to any state or local tax liabilities or assessments.
(e) Use of Revenue. All costs recovered under this chapter shall be used to reimburse the Building Department, City Engineer, Service Department and City Director of Law for the costs incurred in responding to applications and monitoring installation and maintenance of small cell facilities and support structures in the public right-of-way pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 2018-19. Passed 7-23-18.)