O486ORDINANCE No, 486
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-3 of THE KENNEDALE CITY
CODE (1 991), 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
sEVERAEILITY 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 Ken nedale is a home rule city acting under its charter
adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article X1, 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.
No, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of THE CITY
OF BEN NEDALE, TEXAS, THAT;
SECTION 1.
Section - I of the ginned le City Code (1992), as amended is hereby amended
to read as follows:
"Sec. 2-3. Foos 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 he required to pair the following fees
as established in Exhibit "A."
(h) 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 tinge to tine.
(c) In addition, 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 arses.
(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 2d
This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the city of
ennedale, Texas, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict
Frith the provisions of such ordinances, in which event the conflicting provisions of such
ordinances are hereby repealed. {
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City council that the phrases,
cruses, 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 56
All rights and remedies of the City of }ennedale 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, sane 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
.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 lair, and it is so ordained.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the pity of
l ennedale, Texas, this the 'I I th day of August 2011.
APPROVED:
Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst
ATTEST:
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Amethyst C.Urno, City Secretary
EXHIBIT A: SCHEDULE OF FEES
(08-11-11 Draft)
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES (CURRENT)
Ballfields
KYA-Annual Lease Agreement
Day $20.00
Night $40.00
Business License $15.00
Itinerant Vendor License $100.00
Certificate of Occupancy $55.00
Credit Card Fees
Municipal Court 3%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.
Utility Billing $1.00 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.
Permitting 3%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 be added to the fee or other
charge paid.
Miscellaneous/Other Activity $1.00 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 be 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.
Returned Check $30.00
Request For
Annexation $200.00
Zoning Change or Amendment $500.00 0-10 Acres
$1,500.00 10 Plus More Acres
Variance $250.00
Special Use Permit $250.00
Fingerprinting of Citizens for Record Checks $7.50 Per Card
Gathering Station Inspection $1,000.00
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EXHIBIT A: SCHEDULE OF FEES
(08-11-11 Draft)
Printouts/Copies From Plotter $1.00 Per Square Foot
Request for Vehicle Accident Reports $6.00 Per Report
Community Center Rentals
Residents $30.00 Per Hour During Library's Normal Hours, Minimum $100 Required
$40.00 Per Hour During Library's Closed Hours, Minimum $100 Required
Non-Residents $40.00 Per Hour During Library's Normal Hours, Minimum $100 Required
$50.00 Per Hour During Library's Closed Hours, Minimum $100 Required
Deposit (Applies To All Users)$150.00 May Be Refunded Upon Successful Inspection
Pavillion Rentals
Residents $35.00 For 2 Hours, $65 For 4 Hours, $90 For 6 Hours, $115 For 8 Hours
Non-Residents $135.00 For 2 Hours, $165 For 4 Hours, $190 For 6 Hours, $215 For 8 Hours
Deposit (Applies To All Users)$50.00 May Be Refunded Upon Successful Inspection
Library
Overdue Book Overdue Book $0.15 Per Day
Photocopies from Copier Photocopies From Copier $0.10 Per Page
Printouts from Computer Printouts From Computer $0.25 Each (First 5 Copies)
$0.10 Each Page Thereafter
Materials Lost or Damaged Beyond Repair $5.00 Processing Fee + Listed Retail Price
Repair of Inventory Material Repair of Inventory Material Actual Cost
Sale of Floppy Diskette Sale of Storage Device (Floppy, Disc, CD, Other)Actual Cost
Interlibrary loan Interlibrary Loan No Charge
Laminated Library Card replacement Laminated Library Card Replacement $2.00
Repair of CD/DVD $1.00
Transmittal Fax Only (Local)$1.00 First Page, $.25 Each Page Thereafter
Transmittal Fax Only (Long Distance)$2.00 First Page, $.50 Each Page Thereafter
Mowing and/or Cleaning Property (Contractor)Actual Cost Plus $75.00 Administrative Fee
Deposit-Residential Water $60.00
Deposit-Residential Sewer $30.00
Deposit-Commercial Water $75.00
Deposit-Commercial Sewer $50.00
Deposit-Commercial/Industrial w/High Consumption -1/6 of Annual Consumption
Deposit-Water for Cleanup (15 Day Temp Service)$30.00 Per Day
Use of Bulk Unmetered Water -Rate Times Estimated Gallons
Deposit-Use of Bulk Water Meter (Fire Hydrant)$600.00 Plus $50 Service Fee
Deposit-Use of Bulk Water Meter (Gas Drilling)$1,000.00 Plus $50 Service Fee
Water Administrative Fee (Appear On Cut List)$20.00
Water Transfer Fee $15.00
Disconnect Service At The Main Actual Cost
Move City Utilities Actual Cost
Private Water Well Permit & Inspection $75.00
Liquid Waste Permit $50.00
Liquid Waste Trip Ticket Book $20.00
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EXHIBIT A: SCHEDULE OF FEES
(08-11-11 Draft)
Wrecker License and/or Permit $20.00
Garage Sale Permit $10.00
Preliminary Plat $300.00 Plus $5.00 Per Lot
Final Plat $300.00 Plus $10.00 Per Lot
Replat $500.00 0-10 Acres
$1,500.00 10 Plus More Acres
Minor Plat, Vacated Plat, Amended Plat $300.00 Plus $5.00 Per Lot
Plat Filing Fees $5.00 Administrative Fee
PERMIT FEES
MECHANICAL CODE PERMITS & INSPECTIONS
Single Family, Duplex, Townhouse, Etc.$110.00 Per Air Handling Unit
Apartments, Condominiums, Triplex & Larger $110.00 Each Dwelling
Commercial Cooling/Heating System
Less Than 100 tons $110.00 Per Air Handling Unit
101+ More Tons $110.00 Per Air Handling Unit
MISCELLANEOUS
Replacement of Furnaces, Condensing Unit or Cooling/Heating System $55.00
Vent-A-Hood For Commercial Cooking $55.00
Minimum Fee For Single Permit $55.00
Re-Inspection Fee $55.00
Mechanical Code Appeal $100.00
All Unlisted Permits Per Inspection $55.00
FIRE CODE PERMITS, INSPECTIONS & FEES
Fire Report $15.00
EMS Report $15.00
Fire Inspection (Annual, Bi-Annual of CO)No Charge
Re-Inspection No Charge
2 nd Re-Inspection $55.00
3 rd or more Re-Inspection -Fee Doubles For Each Subsequent Inspection
Site Plan Review $55.00
Building/Fire Plan Review $55.00
Fire Code Appeal $100.00
Fire Suppression Systems $55.00
Engine Standby Fee $150.00 Hourly
Brush Truck Standby Fee $75.00 Hourly
HazMat Squad Standby Fee $300.00 Hourly
Fire Marshall Standby Fee $40.00 Hourly
Paramedic Standby Fee $30.00 Hourly
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EXHIBIT A: SCHEDULE OF FEES
(08-11-11 Draft)
False Alarm (3 rd or M'ore) $55.00 Fee Doubles For Each SubsequentAlarm
Ambulance Fees Actual Cost The actual cost of ambulance service shall be established according ot
the reasonable and customary reimbursement allowances used by
applicable insurance carriers,as reviewed and approved by the City
Manager on a quarterly basis.
OIL & GAS WELL PERMITS & FEES
Fee Assessed Per Application Per Pad Site
1st Well Requested On An Application for Pad Site $5,000.00 Additional Wells Requested After Submission of Original Application
For Particular Pad Site Shall Be Counted As New Application
2nd Well Requested On Same Application for Same Pad Site $4,000.00 Additional Wells Requested After Submission of Original Application
For Particular Pad Site Shall Be Counted As New Application
3rd Well Requested On Same Application for Same Pad Site $3,000.00 Additional Wells Requested After Submission of Original Application
For Particular Pad Site Shall Be Counted As New Application
Each Additional Well On Same Application for Same Pad Site $2,000.00 Additional Wells Requested After Submission of Original Application
For Particular Pad Site Shall Be Counted As New Application
Annual Inspection Per Well $2,000.00 $300 Per Additional Well On Same Pad Site
$7,500.00 May Be Reduced $5,000 for Pad Sites W/Demonstrated History of Air
Sampling &Reporting to City Standards and No Known Air Quality or
Air Sampling Concerns
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 $23.50 For the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00, or fraction
thereof, to and including $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $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
$25,001.00 to 50,000.00 $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
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $643.75 For the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or
fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $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
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $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
$1,000,001.00 & Up $5,608.75 For the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000.00, or
fraction thereof
Annual Air Sampling & Reporting Fee Per Pad Site
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EXHIBIT A: SCHEDULE OF FEES
(08-11-11 Draft)
MISCELLANEOUS
Alterations and Repairs To Existing Structures -Per Construction Table Above
Detached Garages -Per Construction Table Above
Carports -Per Construction Table Above
Patio Covers -Per Construction Table Above
Portable Building (Max.150 sq. ft.)-Per Construction Table Above
Accessory Building (Max. 150 sq. ft.)-Per Construction Table Above
Swimming Pool (Above ground)-Per Construction Table Above
Swimming Pool (In-ground)-Per Construction Table Above
Fireplace -Per Construction Table Above
Demolition $55.00
Underground Storage Tanks (Includes Gas Lines To Tank) -Per Construction Table Above
Tent (Commercial) >200 sq.ft.$55.00
Carnival or Temporary Amusement $55.00
Canopy> 400 sq.ft.$55.00
Signs -Per Construction Table Above
Fence -Per Construction Table Above
Drive Approach $55.00
Reinspection Fee $55.00
Moving Buildings into the City $100.00
Building Code Appeal $100.00
PLUMBING CODE PERMITS & INSPECTIONS
Single Family, Duplex, Townhouse, Etc.$0.06 Per Square Foot
Apartments, Condominiums, Triplex, Etc.$0.05 Per Square Foot
Commercial/Industrial New Construction $0.06 Per Square Foot
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 $55.00
Each Lawn Sprinkler System On Any One Meter, Including Backflow
Protection
$55.00
Private Sewage Disposal System $55.00
Industrial Waste Pre-Treatment Interceptor $55.00
Gas Fired Applicable W/Special Vent Pipe $55.00
Each Gas Piping System (1-4 Outlets)$55.00
Each Gas Piping System (5 Plus More Outlets)$55.00
Repair of Existing Piping $55.00
Fireplace Piping & Valve $55.00
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EXHIBIT A: SCHEDULE OF FEES
(08-11-11 Draft)
Gas Line Pressure Check $55.00
Yard Line Pressure Check $55.00
MISCELLANEOUS
Reinspection Fee $55.00
Minimum Calculation
Single Residence $55.00
Non-Residence Unit $55.00
Plumbing Code Appeal $100.00
All Unlisted Permits Per Inspection $55.00
ELECTRICAL CODE PERMITS & INSPECTIONS
Single Family, Duplex, Townhouse, Etc.$0.06 Per Square Foot
Apartments, Condominiums, Triplex, Etc.$0.05 Per Square Foot
Commercial/Industrial New Construction $0.06 Per Square Foot
In-Ground, Residential Swimming Pool $110.00
Electric Generators Used By Carnival, Circuses, Travling Shows, Exhibits $55.00
MISCELLANEOUS
Fixed Residential Appliances Or Receptacle Outlets, Etc. (As In City Code)$55.00
Receptacles, Switch, Lighting or Other Outlet Holding Devices $55.00
Services of 600 Volts or Less:
Not Over 200 Amps $55.00
Over 600 Volts or Over 1,000 Amps $55.00
(As in City Code) each Power Apparatus $2.00
Rating in Horsepower, Etc.
Up To & Including 1, Each $55.00
Over 1, Up To 10, Each $55.00
Over 10, Up To 50, Each $55.00
Over 50, Up To 100, Each $55.00
Over 100, Each $55.00
Siugns, Outline Lighting or Marquees From
One Branch Circuit, Each $55.00
Additional Branch Outlets $55.00
Temporary Power To Any Structure (Max 90 Days)$55.00
Miscellaneous
Minimum For Any Single Permit, Except Temporary Construction Pole
Reconnects
$55.00
Reinspection Fee $55.00
Electrical Code Appeal $100.00
All Unlisted Permits Per Inspection $55.00
REGISTRATION
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EXHIBIT A: SCHEDULE OF FEES
(08-11-11 Draft)
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 4%Of Construction Cost
Tree Permit $150 Per Acre With $150 Minimum
WATER & WASTEWATER FEES
Water Tap Fee (No Street Cut)
¾”$475.00 Plus $300 Meter Set Fee Plus Cost Of Meter
1”$525.00 Plus $350 Meter Set Fee Plus Cost Of Meter
1 ½”$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 Plus Actual Cost Meter Set Fee Plus Cost Of Meter
Water Tap Fee (With Street Cut or Bore)
¾”$925.00 Plus $300 Meter Set Fee Plus Cost Of Meter
1”$975.00 Plus $350 Meter Set Fee Plus Cost Of Meter
1 ½”$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
3” or Larger Actual Cost Plus Actual Cost 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
Meter Calibration Fee
City Staff $45.00 Only If Meter Determined Accurate
Independent Testing Company $125.00 Only If Meter Determined Accurate
Meter Tampering Fee
Tampering with Meter $100.00 Per Offense Plus Cost Of Repair/Replacement
Tampering with Lock or Cutting Lock $100.00 Per Offense Plus Cost Of Repair/Replacement
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