O444ORDINANCE NO. 444
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 -3 OF THE KENNEDALE
CITY CODE (1991), AS AMENDED, BY ADOPTING OR AMENDING
FEES FOR CERTAIN CITY SERVICES; 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(a) of the Kennedale City Code (1991), as amended, is hereby amended by
adopting the fees set forth in the Fee Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
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SECTION 2.
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hereby repealed.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 3.
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 4.
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 5.
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
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court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted
until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 6.
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 7.
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 AND APPROVED ON THIS 5th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2009.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
EFFECTIVE: //22. 20=7
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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City Attorney
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ADMLti7STRATIIE FEES (CURRENT)
13allficlds
KI A- Annual I.easc Agreement
1)ac
Night
Business license
Itinerant Vendor License
Certificate of Occupancy
Credit Card Fees
Municipal Court
Utility Billing
Permitting
Miscellaneous /Other Activity
Returned Check
Request For
Annexation
Zoning Change or Amendment
Variance
Special Use Permit
Fingerprinting of Citizens for Record Checks
(lathering Station Inspection
EXHIBIT A: SCHEDULE OF FEES
(11/05/09)
S20.00
$40.00
$15.00
$100.00
$55.00
3%
$1.00
$1.00
$30.00
$200.00
$500.00
$1.500.00
$250 00
$250.00
$7.50
$1.000.00
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When payment of any fee. fine court cost or other charge related to
Kennedale Municipal Court is made by credit card. a fee equaling three
(3) percent per fine. fine_ court cost or other charge paid by credit card
will be added to the fee. fine. court cost or other charge paid.
When payment of any fee or other charge related to Kennedale Utility
Billing is made by credit card, a fee equaling one dollar ($1.00) per fee
or other charge paid by credit card will be added to the fee or other
charge paid.
When payment of any fee or other charge related to Kennedale
Permitting is made by credit card. a fee equaling three (3) percent per
fee or other charge paid by credit card will he added to the fee or other
charge paid.
When payment of any fee or other charge related to any other
miscellaneous activity is made by credit card, a fee equaling one dollar
($1.00) per fee or other charge paid by credit card will he added to the
fee or other charge paid.
If for any, reason. a payment by credit card is not honored by the credit
card company on which the funds are drawn. the city shall collect the
same acount as the fee charged for the collection of a check drawn on
an accouant with insufficient funds from the person who owes the fee_
fine. court cost or other charge in addition to the original fee. fine,
courst cost or other charge.
0 -1 0 Acres
10 Plus More Acres
Per Card
Request for Vehicle .Accidatt Reports
r'rnter Rrn�ul.
Residents
Non - Residents
Deposit (Applies To All Lsers)
Pavillion Rentals
Residents
Non - Residents
Deposit (Applies To All Users)
1.ibrary
Overdue Book
Photocopies From Copier
Printouts from Computer
EXHIBIT A: SCHEDULE OF FEES
(11/05/09)
Materials I.ost or Damaged Beyond Repair
Repair of Inventory Material
Sale of Storage Device (Floppy_ Disc_ CD, Other)
Interlibrary Loan
Laminated Library. Card Replacement
Repair ofCD /DVD
Transmittal Fax Only (Local)
Transmittal I'ax Only (Long Distance)
Moving and /or Cleaning Property (Contractor)
Deposit - Residential Water
Deposit- Residential Setter
Deposit- Commercial Water
Deposit - Commercial Sewer
Deposit-Commercial/Industrial w/1 ligh Consumption
Deposit -Water for Cleanup (15 Day hemp Service)
[Ise of Bulk ['metered Water
Deposit -Use of Bulk Water Meter (Dire Hydrant)
Deposit -Use of Bulk Water Meter (Gas Drilling)
Water Administrative Fee ( Appear On Cut List)
Water Transfer fee
Move of City. Utilities
Private Water Well Permit & Inspection
Liquid Waste Permit
Liquid Waste 'Trip Ticket Book
Wrecker License and /or Permit
Garage Sale Permit
$6.00
$,iU UU
$40.00
$40.00
850.00
$150.00
835.00
$135.00
850.00
80.15
80.10
$0.25
80.10
85.00
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
No Charge
$2.00
$1.00
$1.00
$2.00
Actual Cost
860.00
$30.00
875 00
850.00
830.00
$600.00
$1.000.00
820.00
815.00
Actual Cost
$75.00
$50.00
$20.00
$20.00
$10.00
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Pei Report
Per Hour During library's Normal I lours. Mnimuni 5100 Required
Per l lour During Library's Closed 11011N. Minimum S100 Required
Per I lour During Library's Normal I lours. Minimum 8100 Required
Per Hour During Library's Closed Hours, Minimum $100 Required
May Be Refunded 1Ipon Successful Inspection
For 2 Hours, $65 For 4 flours. $90 for 6 Hours_ S115 I'or 8 Hours
For 2 1 lours. $165 For 4 Hours, 8190 For 6 Hours. 5215 For 8 flours
May Be Refunded Upon Successful Inspection
Per Day
Per Page
Each (First 5 Copies)
Each Page Thereafter
Processing I'ee * Listed Retail Price
First Page, 8.25 Each Page Thereafter
First Page. $.50 Each Page Thereafter
Plus $75.00 Administrative Fee
I /6 of Annual Consumption
Per Day
Rate Times Estimated Gallons
Plus 550 Service Fee
Plus 850 Service fee
EXHIBIT A: SCHEDULE OF FEES
(11/05/09)
Preliminary flat
Final I'Im
Replat
Minor flat. Vacated flat. Amended Plat
Plat Filing Fees
PERMIT FEES
MECHANICAL. CODE PERMITS & INSPECTIONS
Single Fancily_ Duplex. Townhouse. I.1c.
Aparuments, Condominiums. Triplex & Larger
Commercial Cooling /l lcating S} stem
Less Than 100 tons
101,- More "Cons
MISCELLANEOUS
Replacement of Furnaces, Condensing Unit or Cooling /I lcating System
Vent -A -1 food For Commercial Cooking
Minimum Fee For Single Permit
Re- Inspection Fee
Mechanical Code Appeal
All 1]nI sted Permits Per Inspection
$300.00
5,-;o() (0
$50(( 1) )
$1.500.00
$30000
$5.00
$110.00
5110.00
S 1 10.00
$110.00
555.00
555.00
555.00
555.00
$100.00
555.00
Plus $5.00 Per Lot
I'I, slit (I0
0 -10. \cry,
10 Plus More Acres
Plus $5 00 Per Lot
AdministratiV --e Fee
Per Air Handling Unit
Each Dwelling
Per Air Handling IJ0it
Per Air Handling Unit
FIRE CODE PERMITS. INSPECTIONS. AND FEES
Fire Report 515.00
EMS Report $15.00
Fire Inspection (Annual, 131- Annual of CO) No Charge
Re- Inspection No Charge
2' Re- Inspection 555.00
3rd or more Re- Inspection Fee Doubles For Each Subsequent Inspection
Site Plan Review $55.00
I3uilding /Dire Plan Review $55.00
Fire Code Appeal 5100.00
Fire Suppression Systems $55.00
I.ngine Standby Fee 5150.00 Hourly
Brush Truck Standby Fcc $75.00 Hourly
l lazMat Squad Standby Fee 5300.00 Flourly
Fire Marshall Standby Fee $40.00 Hourly
Paramedic Standby Fee 530.00 1 lourir
False Alarm (3'5 or More) 555.00 Pee Doubles For Each SubsequentAlarm
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mbulance Fees
EXHIBIT A: SCHEDULE OF FEES
(11/05/09)
Actual Cost 1 he actual cost of ambulance sers ice shall be established according of
Mc r;ason;ihlc and cn.iovnar .rimhnr.emenl
applicable insurance carnets. ;1s ICIICvved ;uxl approvc.I by the Uts
Manager on a quarterly. basis.
BUILDING CODE PERMITS, INSPECTIONS AND PLAN REVIEWS
Construction Table Based On Total Valuation:
$1.00 to $500.00 $23.50
$501.00 to $2.000.00
$2,001.00 to $25.000.00
$25.001.00 to 50,000.00
5,50.001.00 to $100.000.00
$100,001.00 to $500.000.00
$500.001.00 to $1.000.000.00
$1.000.001.00 & Up
MISCFLLANI:OUS
Alterations and Repairs To Existing Structures
Detached (iarages
Carports
Patio Covers
Portable Building (Max.150 sq. ft.)
Accessory Building (Max. 150 sq. It.)
Swimming Pool (Above ground)
Swimming Pool (In- ground)
Fireplace
Demolition
Underground Storage Tanks (Includes Gas Lines To Tank)
Tent (Commercial) >200 sq.ft_
Carnival or Temporary Amusement
Canopy> 400 sq.ft.
Sign
Fence
Drive Approach
Reinspection Fee
$23.50 For the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00. or fraction
thereof. to and including $2.000.00
$69.25 For the first $2.000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1.000.00. or
fraction thereof. to and including $25.000.00
$391.25 For the first $25.000.00 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00_ or
fraction thereof to and including $50.000.00
$643.75 For the first $50.000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1.000.00_ or
fraction thcrcof to and including $100.000.00
$993.75 For the first $100.000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional $1.000.00_ or
fraction thereof, to and including $500.000.00
$3.233.75 For the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional $1.000.00. or
fraction thereof_ to and including $1,000,000.00
$5,608.75 For the first $1.000.000.00 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000.00. or
fraction thereof
$55.00
$55.00
$55.00
$55.00
$55.00
$55.00
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Per Construction Table Above
Per Construction Table Above
Per Construction Table Above
Per Construction "Fable Above
Per Construction Table Above
Per Construction Fable Above
Per Construction 'table Above
Per Construction Table Ahovc
Per Construction l able Above
Per Construction 'Table Above
Per Construction "fable Above
Per Construction Table Above
N1os ing Buildings into the City
inildim t'ndc Appeal
EXHIBIT A: SCHEDULE OF FEES
(11/05/09)
5100.00
Ginonn
PLUMBING CODE PERMITS & INSPECTIONS
Single Family_ Duplex. Townhouse Etc. $0.06
Apartments, Condominiums. Triplex, Etc. $0.05
Commercial /Industrial Nov Construction $0.06
Unit Fee Schedule
Each Plumbing Fixture, Trap or Set Fixture, Etc. $55.00
Each Building Water Line $55.00
Each Building Sewer Line $55.00
Installation /Repair of Water Piping and /or Water Treatment Equipment $55.00
Repair or Alteration of Drainage or Vent Piping 555.00
Each Lawn Sprinkler System On Any One Meter. Including Backflo■ $55.00
Protection
Private Sewage Disposal System 555.00
Industrial Waste Pre-Treatment Interceptor 555.00
Gas Fired Applicable W /Special Vent Pipe 555.00
Each Gas Piping System (1 -4 Outlets) 555.00
Each Gas Piping System (5 Plus More Outlets) 555.00
Repair of Existing Piping 555.00
Fireplace Piping & Valve 555.00
Gas Fine Pressure Check 555.00
Yard Line Pressure Check 555.00
MISCELLANEOUS
Reinspection fee
Minimum Calculation
Single Residence
Non - Residence Unit
Plumbing Code Appeal
All Unlisted Permits Per Inspection
ELECfRICAI. CODE PERMITS & INSPECTIONS
Single Family, Duplex, 'Townhouse, Etc.
Apartments. Condominiums, Triplex. Etc.
Commercial /Industrial Ness Construction
In- Ground. Residential Swimming Pool
Electric Generators lkscd By Carnival, Circuses, Travling Shows, Exhibits
MISCELLANEOUS
555.00
555.00
555.00
$100.00
555.0(1
50.06
50.05
50.06
$110.00
555.00
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Per Square Foot
Per Square Foot
Per Square foot
Per Square Foot
Per Square Foot
Per Square Poot
EXHIBIT A: SCHEDULE OF FEES
(11/05/09)
Fired Residential Appliances ()r Receptacle Outlets_ I :tc. As 01 Ci■ Code)
Receptacles `;vv i)Ch I ishtint..0 ()011cr t )ntlel I loldi ie I ). v
Je v ices of 000 \ olts or Less:
Not O■cr 200 Amps
Over 600 Volts or Over 1.000 Amps
(As in City Code) each Power Apparatus
Rating in I lorsepower_ Etc.
Up To & Including 1. Each
Over 1, Up To 10. Each
Over 10, Up I o 50, Each
Over 50, Up To 100, Each
Over 100. Each
Siugns. Outline Lighting or Marquees From
One Branch Circuit. Each
Additional Branch Outlets
Temporary Power To Any Structure (Max 90 Da s)
Miscellaneous
Minimum For Any Single Permit, Iiscept Temporary Construction
Pole Reconnects
Reinspection Fee
Electrical Code Appeal
All Unlisted Permits Per Inspection
$55.00
yc7 nn
$55.00
$55.00
52.00
$55.00
555.00
$55.00
$55.00
$55.00
$55.00
$55.00
$55.00
$55.00
555.00
$100.00
$55.00
REGISTRATION
ON
Contractor Registration Fees In Accordance With Article XIII. Chapter 4 of This Code
Initial Registration $100.00
Annual Renewal $50.00
Sub - Division Construction Inspection Fees 411//> Of Construction Cost
Tree Permit 5150 Per Acre With $150 Minimum
WATER & WAS'1'I:WATER FELS
Water "hap Fee (No Street Cut)
$475.00 Plus $300 Cost of Meter Plus $225 Meter Installation
$525.00 Plus $350 Cost of Meter Plus $225 Meter Installation
5950.00 Plus $550 Cost of Meter Plus $225 Meter Installation
2" $1.075.00 Plus $700 Cost of Meter Plus $225 Meter Installation
3- or Larger Actual Cost Plus Actual Cost of Meter Plus $225 Meter Installation
Water Tap Fee (With Street Cut or Bore)
2 •-
3" or I arge
$925.00 Plus 5300 Cost of Meter Plus $225 Meter Installation
$975.00 Plus $350 Cost of Meter Plus $225 Meter Installation
$1,400.00 Plus $550 Cost of Meter Plus $225 Meter Installation
$1.525.00 Plus $700 Cost of Meter Plus $225 Meter Installation
Actual Cost Plus Actual Cost of Meter Plus $225 Meter Installation
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EXHIBIT A: SCHEDULE OF FEES
(11/05/09)
CNN er lap Fee No Street Cut
Ids nn
$000.00
8 or I.arcer Actual Cost
Sewer Tap Fee ( With Street Cut or Bore)
4" $875.00
6- $1.050.00
8" or Larger Actual Cost
Meter Calibration Fee
City Staff $45.00
Independent Testing Company $125.00
Meter Tampering Fee
Tampering with Meter $100.00
Tampering with I.ock or Cutting Lock $100.00
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Only If Meter Determined Accurate
Only If Meter Determined Accurate
Per Offense Plus Cost Of Repair /Replacement
Per Offense Plus Cost Of Repair /Replacement