O579ORDINANCE NO. 579
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 -3 OF THE KENNEDALE
CITY CODE (1991), AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING, REPEALING, OR
PROVIDING FOR FEES FOR CERTAIN CITY SERVICES; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF ADDITIONAL FEES BY ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF FEES INCONSISTENT WITH THE
FEES ESTABLISHED HEREIN; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR
VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted
by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the
Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, in order to offset costs associated with the administration, investigation and
implementation of ordinances and regulations applicable to development and other activities, the
City Council has previously established a schedule of fees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to update its schedule of fees by amending or
repealing certain fees and adopting new fees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to repeal all previously adopted fees, which are
inconsistent with fees established by this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1.
Section 2 -3 of the Kennedale City Code (1992), as amended, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 2 -3. Fees for Licenses, Inspections, Permits, etc.
(a) All persons, firms or corporations applying for licenses, inspections, permits or other city
services, activities or uses that, by their nature, require the applicant to pay a fee incident
to such application, shall be required to pay the following fees as established in Exhibit
(b) The City Council shall periodically review the need for and the amount of fees for city
services, uses and activities and shall adopt or revise it from time to time.
(c) In addition to the fees established in paragraph (a) above, the City Council may adopt
other ordinances from time to time establishing various fees for city services, activities
and uses.
(d) It shall be a violation of this Section to conduct any activity or commence any use for
which the payment of a fee is required unless such fee has been paid."
SECTION 2.
The fees set forth in Exhibit A attached to this ordinance are hereby adopted.
SECTION 3.
This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the City of Kennedale,
Texas, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of
such ordinances, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 4.
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases, clauses, sentences,
paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or
decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the
remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same
would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any
such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION 5.
Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply
with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not
more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation is
permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 6.
All rights and remedies of the City of Kennedale are expressly saved as to any and all violations
of the provisions of Section 2 -3 of the Kennedale City Code (1991), as amended, or any other
ordinance or code provision affecting fees which have accrued at the time of the effective date of
this ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and
criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by
this ordinance but may be prosecuted until fmal disposition by the courts.
SECTION 7.
The City Secretary of the City of Kennedale is hereby directed to publish the caption, penalty
clause, publication clause and effective date of this ordinance in every issue of the official
newspaper of the City of Kennedale for two days, or one issue of the newspaper if the official
newspaper is a weekly newspaper, as authorized by Section 52.011 of the Local Government
Code.
SECTION 8.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as
required by law, and it is so ordained.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Kennedale,
Texas, this the 19th day of October, 2015.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Secretary, Leslie Gall ay
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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City Attorney, Wayne K. Olson
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EXHIBIT A: SCHEDULE OF FEES
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SERVICE j
COST
NOTES
ADMINISTRATIVE
CHECK AND CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS
Credit Card Payments
Municipal Court and Permitting
3%
When payment of any fee, fine, court cost or other charge related to Kennedale
Municipal Court or Permitting is made by credit card via phone, online or in- person, a
fee equaling three (3) percent per fee, fine, court cost or other charge paid by credit
card will be added to the fee, fine, court cost or other charge paid.
Utility Billing and Other Departments Not Listed
No Charge
When payment of any fee or other charge related to Kennedale Utility Billing (or any
other miscellaneous activity not listed here) is made by credit card online, by phone
(817- 985 - 2120), or in- person, no fee will be required.
Returned Check /Declined Credit Transaction Fee (All Departments)
$30.00
CODE ENFORCEMENT
Lien Assessment Fee
Actual Cost
Plus $100.00 administrative fee
Mowing, Cleaning, and /or Boarding Property (By Contractor)
Actual Cost
Plus $100.00 administrative fee
FACILITY RENTALS /RESERVATIONS
Ballfields (Village Street off ofAverett Rd.; Subfacility of Sonora Park)
General Reservations (Residents and Non - Residents)
$25.00
Per two (2) hour block
Kennedale Youth Association (KYA) Annual Lease Agreement
Community Center (316 W Third St.; in the Kennedale Public Library Building)
Deposit (applies to all Community Center rentals)
$150.00
May be returned, dependent upon satisfactory inspection by staff
Non - Residents
$40.00
Per hour, during library's normal hours; Minimum of $100 charge per rental
$50.00
Per hour, during library's closed hours; Minimum of $100 charge per rental
Residents
$30.00
Per hour, during library's normal hours; Minimum of $100 charge per rental
$40.00
Per hour, during library's closed hours; Minimum of $100 charge per rental
Pavilions (TownCenter Park at 405 Municipal Drive; Sonora Park at 263 S. New Hope Rd.)
Deposit (applies to all pavilion rentals)
$50.00
May be returned, dependent upon satisfactory inspection by staff
Non - Residents
$120.00
For 2 Hours, $180 For 4 Hours, $230 For 6 Hours, $280 For 8 Hours
Residents
$60.00
For 2 Hours, $90 For 4 Hours, $115 For 6 Hours, $140 For 8 Hours
Senior Center Banquet Room (420 Corry A. Edwards Dr. )
Deposit (Members)
$75.00
May be returned, dependent upon satisfactory inspection by staff
Members
$75.00
Per day
Deposit (Non- Members)
$150.00
May be returned, dependent upon satisfactory inspection by staff
Non - Members
$125.00
Per day
LIBRARY
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Overdue Book
$0.25
Per day
Photocopies From Copier (Only Black and White Available)
$0.10
Per page
Printouts From Computer
$0.25
Per page
Materials Lost or Damaged Beyond Repair
$5.00
Processing fee + listed retail price
Repair of Inventory Material
Actual Cost
Replace Lost or Damaged Audiobook Binder
$5.00
Replace Lost or Damaged CD Case
$1.00
Replace Lost or Damaged DVD Case
$2.00
Interlibrary Loan
No Charge
Library Card Replacement
$2.00
Repair of CD /DVD
$1.00
Transmittal Fax Only (Local)
$1.00
First page, $0.25 each additional page
Transmittal Fax Only (Long Distance)
$2.00
First page, $0.50 each additional page
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Fingerprinting of Residents for Background Checks
$10.00
Per Card
Vehicle Accident Report
$6.00
Per copy
Offense or Arrest Report
$1.50
Per report, plus $0.10 per page for additional copies
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COST
SERVICE
NOTES
NOTE: Minimum Fee For Any Single Permit or Inspection, Listed or Unlisted,
Regardless of Department
$55.00
PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
Excluding signs
Construction Table Based on Total Valuation of Project (Used for Building Code Pricing Below)
$1.00 to $500.00
$501.00 to $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to 50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00+
BUILDING CODE PERMITS, INSPECTIONS AND PLAN REVIEWS
$23.50
$23.50
$69.25
$391.25
$643.75
$993.75
$3,233.75
$5,608.75
For the first $500.00, plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, up to
and including $2,000.00
For the first $2,000.00, plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof,
up to and including $25,000.00
For the first $25,000.00, plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof,
up to and including $50,000.00
For the first $50,000.00, plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof,
up to and including $100,000.00
For the first $100,000.00, plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof,
up to and including $500,000.00
For the first $500,000.00, plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof,
up to and including $1,000,000.00
For the first $1,000,000.00, plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction
thereof
Accessory Building (Min. 175 ft2)
Varies
Consult Construction Table (above
Alterations and Repairs To Existing Structures
Building Code Appeal
Varies
Consult Construction Table (above
$100.00
Canopy - Larger than 400 ft
$55.00
Carnival or Temporary Amusement
$55.00
onsult Construction Table (above
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Contractor Registration, Initial Article XIII, Chapter 4 Of City Code)
$100.00
Contractor Registration, Annual Renewal
$50.00
If not renewed within 30 days of expiration, renewal fee is $100.00.
Detached Garage
Demolition
Varies
Consult Construction Table (above
$55.00
Drive Approach
$55.00
Fence, Retaining Wall, Screen Wall
Fireplace
Varies
Consult Construction Table (above
Varies
Moving Building into the City
Patio Cover
$100.00
Varies
Consult Construction Table (above)
Consult Construction Table (above
Portable Building (Min. 175 ft2)
Varies
Consult Construction Table (above)
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Signs
Varies
Consult Construction Table (above)
Swimming Pool and /or Hot Tub (Above Ground)
Varies
Consult Construction Table (above)
Swimming Pool and /or Hot Tub (In- Ground)
Varies
Consult Construction Table (above)
Tent (Commercial) - Larger Than 200 ft2
$55.00
Tree Mitigation Fee
$200.00
Per caliper inch
Underground Storage Tanks (Includes Gas Lines To Tank)
Varies
Consult Construction Table (above)
ELECTRICAL CODE PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
Apartments, Condominiums, Triplex, Etc.
$0.05
Per ft2; Minimum calculation of $55.00
Commercial /Industrial New Construction
$0.06
Per ft2; Minimum calculation of $55.00
Single Family, Duplex, Townhouse, Etc.
$0.06
Per ft2; Minimum calculation of $55.00
Contractor Registration, Initial (Article XIII, Chapter 4 Of City Code)
$100.00
Contractor Registration, Annual Renewal
$50.00
If not renewed within 30 days of expiration, renewal fee is $100.00.
Electric Generators Used By Carnival, Circuses, Traveling Shows, Exhibits
$55.00
Electrical Code Appeal
$100.00
Fixed Residential Appliances, Receptacle Outlets, Etc.
$55.00
(As Defined by city code)
Minimum For Any Single Permit
$55.00
(Except Temporary Construction Pole Reconnects)
Swimming Pool, In- Ground, Residential
$110.00
Receptacles, Switch, Lighting or Other Outlet Holding Devices
$55.00
Reinspection Fee
$55.00
Services of 600 Volts or Less
Less than 200 Amps
$55.00
600+ Volts or 1,000+ Amps
$55.00
Each Power Apparatus (As Defined By City Code)
$2.00
Rating in Horsepower, Etc.
Up To And Including 1, Each
$55.00
Over 1, Up To And Including 10, Each
$55.00
Over 10, Up To And Including 50, Each
$55.00
Over 50, Up To And Including 100, Each
$55.00
Over 100, Each
$55.00
Signs, Outline Lighting, or Marquees
One Branch Circuit, Each
$55.00
Additional Branch Outlets
$55.00
Temporary Power To Any Structure (Maximum Of Ninety (90) Days)
$55.00
MECHANICAL CODE PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
Contractor Registration, Initial (Article XIII, Chapter 4 Of City Code)
$100.00
Contractor Registration, Annual Renewal
$50.00
If not renewed within 30 days of expiration, renewal fee is $100.00.
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HVAC (Heating /Cooling Systems)
$110.00
$55 Per air handling unit (e.g. inside unit + outside unit = $110.00)
Replacement of Furnaces, Condensing Unit or Cooling /Heating System
$55.00
Vent -A -Hood (Commercial)
$55.00
Re- Inspection Fee
$55.00
Mechanical Code Appeal
$100.00
PLUMBING CODE PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
Apartments, Condominiums, Triplex, Etc.
$0.05
Per ft2; Minimum fee of $55.00
Commercial /Industrial New Construction
$0.06
Per ft2; Minimum fee of $55.00
Single Family, Duplex, Townhouse, Etc.
$0.06
Per ft2; Minimum fee of $55.00
Contractor Registration, Initial (Article XIII, Chapter 4 Of City Code)
-
Not required for plumbers.
Unit Fee Schedule
Building Water Line
$55.00
Each
Building Sewer Line
$55.00
Each
Fireplace Piping and Valve
$55.00
Gas Fired Applicable W /Special Vent Pipe
$55.00
Gas Piping System (1 -4 Outlets)
$55.00
Each
Gas Piping System (5+ Outlets)
$55.00
Each
Industrial Waste Pre - Treatment Interceptor
$55.00
Installation /Repair of Water Piping and /or Water Treatment Equipment
$55.00
Lawn Sprinkler System On Any One Meter, Including Backflow Protection
$55.00
Each
Private Sewage Disposal System
$55.00
Repair of Existing Piping
$55.00
Repair or Alteration of Drainage or Vent Piping
$55.00
Gas Line Pressure Check
$55.00
Plumbing Fixture, Trap or Set Fixture, Etc.
$55.00
Each
Yard Line Pressure Check
$55.00
Plumbing Code Appeal
$100.00
Reinspection Fee
$55.00
REGISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS
Business License
$25.00
Home Business License
$25.00
Certificate of Occupancy (CO)
$55.00
Contractor Registration, Initial (Article XIII, Chapter 4 Of City Code)
$100.00
Contractor Registration, Annual Renewal
$50.00
If not renewed within 30 days of expiration, renewal fee is $100.00.
Garage Sale Permit
$10.00
No more than three (3) garage sales per address per year.
Gathering Station Inspection
$1,000.00
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Itinerant Vendor License
$100.00
Contact the Police Department Records Dept. at 817 - 985 -2160, ext. 2219
Sub - Division Construction Inspection Fee
4%
Of construction cost
Tree Removal Permit
$150.00
Per acre; $150 minimum charge
OIL AND GAS WELLS
Annual Air Sampling And Reporting Fee Per Low -To- Moderate Impact Pad
Sites (As Determined By City Official(s))
$12,000.00
Annual Air Sampling And Reporting Fee Per High Impact Pad Site
(As Determined By City Official(s))
$45,000.00
May be paid in quarterly installments
Annual Air Sampling And Reporting Fee As Needed
$12,000.00
Per instance of additional monitoring
Annual Inspection Per Well
$2,000.00
$300 per additional well on same pad site
Well Requested On Application for Pad Site
$5,000.00
Per well
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Annexation, Request for
$200.00
Commercial Site Plan Review
$500.00
Engineering review fee; In additional to applicable permitting fees
Conditional Use Permit
$500.00
Easement or Right -Of -Way Abandonment, Request for
$300.00
Zoning
Zoning Change or Amendment for Less Than 10 Acres, Request for
$500.00
Zoning Change or Amendment for 10+ Acres, Request for
$1,500.00
Rezone Less Than 10 Acres to Planned Development District (PD)
$750.00
Rezone 10+ Acres to Planned Development District (PD)
$1,500.00
Plats
Minor Plat, Vacated Plat, Amended Plat
$300.00
Plus $10.00 per lot
Minor Plat Engineering Review Fee
$200.00
Preliminary Plat
$300.00
Plus $10.00 per lot
Preliminary Plat Engineering Review Fee
$1,000.00
Replat (0 -10 Acres)
$500.00
Replat (10+ Acres)
$1,500.00
Final Plat
$300.00
Plus $10.00 per lot
Final Plat, Replat Engineering Review Fee
$2,500.00
Placed in escrow; unused funds can be requested for return
Renotification
$125.00
Cost to republish legally required notifications after a request for date change
Special Exception, Request for
$250.00
Variance, Request for
$250.00
Printouts /Copies From Plotter
$1.00
Per Square Foot (ft2)
UTILITY BILLING 1 PUBLIC WORKS 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER
Deposits I
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Residential Water (Owner Occupied)
$60.00
If an account is finaled out for nonpayment, re- establishment of service requires a
deposit of 2X the normal fee. Accounts are associated with the name of the responsible
party (or parties); not the address.
Residential Sewer (Owner Occupied)
$30.00
Residential Water (Tenant Occupied)
$90.00
Residential Sewer (Tenant Occupied)
$60.00
Commercial /Industrial w /High Consumption
Varies
1/6 of annual consumption
Commercial Water
$90.00
Commercial Sewer
$60.00
Water for Cleanup (15 Day Temp Service)
$30.00
Per day
Use of Bulk Water Meter (Fire Hydrant)
$600.00
Plus $50 service fee
Use of Bulk Water Meter (Gas Drilling)
$1,000.00
Plus $50 service fee
Use of Bulk Unmetered Water
Varies
(rate) X (estimated gallons)
Disconnect Service At The Main
Actual Cost
Liquid Waste Permit
$50.00
The Building Inspection and Public Works departments regulate the installation, maintenance,
and the transportation of liquid wastes. Questions? Call 817- 985 -2170.
Liquid Waste Trip Ticket Book
$20.00
Move City Utilities
Actual Cost
Private Water Well Permit And Inspection
$75.00
Water Administrative Fee
$20.00
Assessed when an account appears on the cut -off list; In addition to the late fee.
Water Transfer Fee
$15.00
Wrecker License /Permit
$20.00
Utility Equipment
Actual Cost
Meter, meter base, MTU, register, bullhead, and any other associated equipment
installed for water /sewer metering
WATER AND WASTEWATER FEES
Fire Hydrant Fee (Construction Meter)
$79.50
Monthly base charge
Meter Calibration Fee (When Executed By City Staff)
$45.00
Charges not incurred if meter is found to be inaccurate.
Meter Calibration Fee (When Executed By Independent Contractor)
$125.00
Meter Set Reinspection Fee
$100.00
Meter Tampering, Tampering With Lock, Or Cutting Lock On Meter
$200.00
Per offense, plus actual cost of repair or replacement
Water Tap Fee (No Street Cut)
34" (.75 ")
$475.00
Plus $300 meter set fee; plus cost of meter
1"
$525.00
Plus $350 meter set fee; plus cost of meter
11/2" (1.5 ")
$950.00
Plus $550 meter set fee; plus cost of meter
2"
$1,075.00
Plus $700 meter set fee; plus cost of meter
3" or Larger
Actual Cost
Pius actual cost of meter set fee; plus cost of meter
Water Tap Fee (With Street Cut or Bore)
3/4" (.75 ")
$925.00
Plus $300 meter set fee; plus cost of meter
1"
$975.00
Plus $350 meter set fee; plus cost of meter
11/2" (1.5 ")
$1,400.00
Plus $550 meter set fee; plus cost of meter
2"
$1,525.00
Plus $700 meter set fee; plus cost of meter
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3" or Larger
Varies
Plus actual cost of meter set fee; plus cost of meter
Sewer Tap Fee (No Street Cut)
4"
$425.00
6"
$600.00
8" or Larger
Actual Cost
Sewer Tap Fee (With Street Cut or Bore)
4"
$875.00
6"
$1,050.00
8" or Larger
Actual Cost
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Ambulance Fees
Actual Cost
Established according to reasonable and customary reimbursement allowances of
applicable insurance carriers; reviewed and approved quarterly by the City Manager.
Building /Fire Plan Review
$55.00
EMS Report
$15.00
False Alarm (3rd +)
$55.00
Beginning with the 3rd, the fee doubles for each subsequent false alarm
Fire Code Appeal
$100.00
Fire Inspections
Annual, Bi- Annual of Certificate of Occupancy (CO)
No Charge
Re- Inspection
No Charge
2nd Re- Inspection
$55.00
3rd+ Re- Inspection
Varies
Beginning with the 3rd, the fee doubles for each subsequent re -ins. ection
Fire Suppression Systems
$55.00
Fire Report
$15.00
Site Plan Review
$55.00
Standby
Brush Truck
$75.00
Hourly
Engine
$150.00
Hourly
Fire Marshall
$40.00
Hourly
HazMat Squad
$300.00
Hourly
Paramedic
$30.00
Hourly
NOTE: Minimum Fee For Any Single Permit or Inspection, Listed or Unlisted,
Regardless of Department
$55.00
Excluding signs
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