(A) The city shall establish an excavation permit fee in an amount sufficient to recover the following costs (Note: Sample fee schedules included in the ordinance codified herein):
(1) The city management costs; and
(2) Degradation costs, if applicable.
(B) Obstruction permit fee. The city shall establish the obstruction permit fee and shall be in an amount sufficient to recover the city management costs.
(C) Payment of permit fees. No excavation permit or obstruction permit shall be issued without payment of excavation or obstruction permit fees. The city may allow applicant to pay such fees within 30 days of billing.
(D) Non-refundable. Permit fees that were paid for a permit that the director has revoked for a breach as stated in § 93.58 are not refundable.
(E) Application to franchises. Unless otherwise agreed to in a franchise, management costs may be charged separately from and in addition to the franchise fees imposed on a right-of-way user in the franchise.
(F) All permit fees shall be established consistent with the provisions of Minn. Rule 7819.100.
(Ord. 2010-01, passed 4-13-10)