Ord 50-2024 Replacement of Ord. 73-2023 by Ord. 19-2024, the Fee Schedule Applied to City Operations 09/03/2024 Ordinance No. 50-2024
Ordinance replacing Ordinance No. 73-2023 that was amended by
Ordinance 19-2024, the fee schedule applied to City operations;
providing for severability; providing that such ordinance shall not be
codified; and providing an effective date
WHEREAS, the adoption of the recodified Code of Ordinances requires that a
separate ordinance be passed incorporating fees to be applied to City operations; and,
WHEREAS, City Staff has studied the cost of providing the services and enforcing
the regulatory schemes which are currently not being covered by the existing fees; and,
WHEREAS, after receiving and reviewing the aforementioned costs, the City
Council finds that the fees established herein do not exceed the amount reasonably
necessary to provide the services and administer and enforce the regulatory programs to
which they are related; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the fines, fees, and rates described herein
are necessary to provide for the services and regulated programs and further finds that
any discrimination established against non-residents in fee amounts does not provide
funds that exceed the taxpayer-funded amount of the described programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
1 . The following schedule of fees and charges shall be adopted for all City
operations that are authorized to create or enforce such fees by state or federal law or by
the Code of Ordinances:
1. Aviation, Traffic and Transportation
la. Taxicabs
1 a-1 . Miscellaneous Taxicab Fees:
(1) Annual Franchise Fee $1 ,000.00
(2) Annual Permit Fee $35.00 per taxicab
(3) City Chauffeur's License Application Fee $40.00, and includes one
chauffeur's license. Each additional copy of said chauffeur's license is
$30.00
(4) Initial Franchise Application Fee $85.00
lb. Street Closure and Parade
lb-1 . Permit Fee: $50.00 (non-refundable) 2 weeks prior to the event)
$75.00 (non-refundable) less than 2 weeks' notice
1 b-2. Refundable Deposit: $250.00 for barricades and cones
$1 ,000 for trailer and devices (additional $75.00 per
day if not returned by 10:00 a.m. of the business day
following the event)
1c. Airport
1 c. Airport Fees:
(1) Long-Term Parking Fee $5.00 per day
(2) Airport Hangar Fees:
• T-Hangars/Refurbished ... $0.19 per square foot
o Includes Hangars 1 , 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 73
• Hangars Built Before 2000... $0.16 per square foot
o Includes Hangars 16, 17, 18, 20, 21 , 22, 23, 26, 27, 35, 36,
37, 39, 40, 43, 50, 51 , 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 61 , 63, 64, 65, 66,
67, and 71
***If there are roof or floor issues with a hangar, staff can lower the rate
to $0.14 per square foot until repairs are made
• Hangars Built after 2022 ... $0.22 per square foot
o Includes Hangars 106, 107, and 108
Community Hangars:
• Single Engine / Helicopters ... $225.00 per month
• Multi-Engine ... $265.00
• Larger Aircraft ... 16 cents per square foot
(3) Land Leases:
• Leases with airport electricity ... $0.087 per square foot/month
• Leases with no airport electricity ... $0.058 per square foot/month
(4) Overnight Fees:
• Single Engine: $25.00 / night (waived with 25-gallon fuel purchase)
• Multi-Engine: $50.00 / night (waived with 100-gallon fuel purchase)
• Turbo: $100.00 / night (waived with 100-gallon fuel purchase)
• Turbo XL: $150.00 / night (waived with 100-gallon fuel purchase)
(5) Other Fees:
• Ground Power Unit (GPU) ... $25.00 (waived with minimum 25-
gallon fuel purchase)
• Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) ... FREE
• Tie-Downs ... FREE
(6) Annual CPI Index Increase:
• All base fees and rates found in section 1c 2) and (3) Airport of this
ordinance shall automatically increase annually beginning January
1 , 2025, based on the preceding October CPI-U using the U.S. City
Average.
1d. Personal Mobility Devices
1 d-1 . License Fee: $200 annual fee.
2. Development Services
2a. Building Inspections
2a-1 . Building Permits & Fees:
A minimum fee of $46.00 shall be charged for issuing any class of permit required by
the building code and as required in this section. In addition to the minimum fee there
shall be charged the following inspection fees:
(1) New building construction or addition:
• Single-family or duplex residence, per square foot of building or
addition $0.184
• Single-family or duplex use storage, outbuilding, carport or patio, per
square foot of building or addition $0.061
• Commercial use, which includes all other occupancies not listed in
this section, per total square feet of building or addition $0.297
• Commercial storage building, per total square feet of building or
addition $0.102
• Commercial plan review, per square foot of covered area $0.102
• Commercial plan review for remodel work, per value ... $0.00194
• Commercial plan review for storage and finish outs, per square
foot $0.041
(2) Finish out of existing shell buildings or areas within shell buildings, per
total square feet of area $0.082
(3) Repair, alteration or remodel of existing residential buildings, per total
square foot of work area $0.184
(4) Repair, alteration or remodel of existing commercial buildings, per total
valuation of work ... $0.0061
(5) Roofing or siding, per square foot of area covered or repaired ... $0.0061
(6) Window replacement .... $50.00
(7) Foundation repair $75.00
(8) Foundation only, per square foot of area of foundation $0.0031
(9) Signs, each:
• Up to and including 80 square feet of total sign face area (on-
premises) $10.75
• Over 80 square feet of total sign face area (on-premises) .... $38.00
• All off-premises ... $91.00
(10) Demolition, which is required for any structure exceeding 150 square feet
in area, per square foot of all structures at each location ... $0.0071
(11) Building moves, which does not include mobile or manufactured homes
transported by a licensed installer $53.00
Plus:
• Aviation, traffic and transportation department fees for moves two
hours or less in duration $102.50
• Aviation, traffic and transportation department fees for moves
exceeding two hours in duration will be the base rate of$102.50, plus
a charge of $66.50 per hour or any part of an hour, per vehicle used
for the time exceeding two hours.
(12) Swimming pool $21 .50
(13) Mobile or manufactured home installation outside of a mobile home park
$21.50
(14) Flammable or combustible liquid storage tank or service station pump:
• Each new tank or replacement, which includes test verification
$36.00
(15) Fire suppression system:
• Each fire suppression system $128.00
• Repair or alteration of an existing fire suppression system $25.50
(16) Miscellaneous:
• Demolition cleanup deposit, refundable to the permittee following final
inspection approval, per square foot of all structures at each
location $0.051
• Reinspection permit
• First occurrence ..... $46.00
• Second occurrence ..... $56.00
• Each reinspection thereafter $66.00
• General inspection.... $51.00
• Equipment or structures not listed in this section $51 .00
• A permit fee may be refunded to the payee upon approval of the building
and code administrator.
• Building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permits issued to premises
located outside of the city limits shall include an additional inspection
service charge of $51 .00
• Weekend or after hours inspections $76.00 to include the first hour,
$76.00 for each additional hour
2a-2. Electrical Permits & Fees:
A minimum fee of $76.00 shall be charged for issuing any class of electrical permit
required by the electrical code and as required in this section. In addition to the minimum
fee there shall be charged the following inspection fees:
(1) New building or addition or complete rewire of existing buildings:
• Single-family, multifamily or duplex use not exceeding three stories,
which includes an attached or detached residential garage, storage
or outbuilding, per square foot of building or addition $0.0184
• Commercial use, which includes all other occupancies not listed in
this section, per square foot of building or addition $0.031
• Commercial storage, warehouse or parking garage, which does
not apply to accessory office areas, per square foot of building or
addition $0.0082
• Solar Panels per square foot of panel area .... $0.0082
(2) Alteration, repair, or replacement of electrical services:
• Existing single-family, duplex, or multifamily residences tenant or
premises, for each: $5.35
• Existing commercial electrical installations for each tenant or
premises. $16.00
• Swimming pool, hot tubs, decorative pools or fountains $16.00
• General inspection $5.35
• Reinspection permit:
o First occurrence $46.00
o Second occurrence $56.00
o Each reinspection thereafter $66.00
(3) Miscellaneous electrical fees:
• Clearance to connect electrical service pursuant to 22-224(b)(5)
[following discontinuance of service or change of occupants]:
o Residential $10.75
o Commercial $37.75
2a-3. Plumbing Permits:
A minimum fee of $76.00 shall be charged for issuing any class of permit required by
the city plumbing code excluding Backflow Device Annual Inspections, which will be
charged only the amount listed below. In addition to the minimum fee there shall be
charged the following inspection fees:
(1) New building or addition or complete re-plumb of existing building:
• Single-family, multifamily or duplex use not exceeding three stories,
which includes an attached or detached residential garage, storage
or outbuilding per square foot or building or addition $0.0194
• Commercial use, which includes all other occupancies not listed in
this section, per square foot of building or addition $0.0123
• Commercial storage, warehouse or parking garage which does not
apply to accessory office areas, per square foot of building or
addition $0.0082
(2) Alteration, repair or replacement of plumbing service:
• Existing single-family, duplex, or multifamily residences tenant or
premises, for each $5.35
• Alteration, repair, addition to or replacement of plumbing
installations or fixtures on commercial structures, foreach
$16.00
(3) General inspection $5.35
(4) Lawn sprinkler system, which includes backflow preventer $33.00
(5) Excavation $16.00
(6) Temporary gas $5.35
(7) Reinspection:
• First occurrence $46.00
• Second occurrence $56.00
• Each reinspection thereafter $66.00
(8) Backflow Device —Annual Inspection $30.75
(9) Other equipment or appliances not listed in this section, each ... $5.35
***Permit fees will be waived for hot water installation for contractor
customers over 65 years of age.***
2a-4. Mechanical Permits:
A minimum fee of$76.00 shall be charged for issuing any class of permit required by the
city mechanical code. In addition to the minimum fee there shall be charged the following
inspection fees:
(1) New building or addition or complete re-fit of existing buildings:
• Single-family, multifamily or duplex use not exceeding three stories,
which includes an attached or detached residential garage, storage
or outbuilding, per square foot of building or addition $0.0071
• Commercial use, which includes all other occupancies not listed in
this section, per square foot of building or addition $0.0092
• Commercial storage, warehouse or parking garage, which does
not apply to accessory office areas, per square foot of building or
addition $0.0031
(2) Alteration, repair or replacement of mechanical units:
• Existing single-family, duplex, or multifamily residences tenant or
premise, for each. $5.35
• Alteration, repair, addition to or replacement of mechanical units
on commercial structures, for each:.$16.00
(3) Reinspection:
• First occurrence $46.00
• Second occurrence $56.00
• Each reinspection thereafter $66.00
(4) Other equipment or appliances not listed, each $5.35
(5) General inspection $5.35
2b. Code Enforcement
2b-1. Miscellaneous Fees:
(1) Fee to Abate Junk Vehicle no more than $153.00
(2) Public Right-of-Way Sign Removal $25.50p1us $1.00 per day for storage
(3) Vacant Structure Registry (Annual)...$153.00
(4) Vacant Structure Inspection Fee (Annual)...$102.00
2b-2. Donation Boxes:
• Initial Donation Box Fee ... $76.00 (site plan review; building
permit/inspection)
• Annual Renewal Donation Box Fee ... $51.00
2c. Planning
2c-1. Platting:
(1) Preliminary Plats:
Fees for preliminary platting shall be as follows:
• Up to five acres .... $175.00
• More than five acres .... $175.00
• Plus, additional per acre fee or thereof up to $512.50 maximum.... $10.25
(2) Final, Notification and Minor Plats:
(a) Fees for final platting and courthouse filing shall be as follows:
1. Plats within City of Wichita Falls and Wichita County:
Plat Type Wichita County
Final Plat:
Up to five acres More than five acres $290.00
Plus, additional per acre fee or fraction $290.00
thereof up to $500.00 maximum $10.25
Notification Plat, in addition to final plat fee $76.00
Plat Vacation $205.00
Minor Plat $290.00
2. Plats within the Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Area shall
be as follows:
Plat Type Archer County Clay County
Final Plat:
Up to five acres $290.00 $512.00
More than five acres $290.00 $512.00
Plus, additional per acre fee or $10.25 $10.25
fraction thereof up to $500.00
maximum
Notification Plat, in addition to final $76.00 $76.00
plat fee
Plat Vacation $205.00 $460.00
Minor Plat $290.00 $512.00
(3) The fees in subsection ((1) and (2)) of this section shall not apply to the
following types of plats:
• Plats submitted by the city or any governmental or public
educational agency.
• Plats submitted to correct minor drafting errors in a recorded plat.
• Plats filed for the purpose of dedicating land to the city in which no
other subdivision of land is shown.
• Replats occasioned by governmental action.
(4) Fees for revised preliminary plats shall apply to the area changed from
the previous submission.
2c-2. Miscellaneous Development Fees:
(1) Variance, Board of Adjustment, Airport Board of Adjustment $205.00
(2) Right-of-way and easement encroachment release $102.50
(3) Street, alley, or easement closure, abandonment, vacation $205.00
(4) Street name change$512.00
(5) Annexation $512 00
(6) Certification letters for zoning, floodplain or building encroachment
Basic fee $25.50
Intensive review fee..... $51 .00
(7) Zoning fees:
• Site plan review:
o Application. This fee shall not apply to site plans
accompanying a conditional use application ... $76.00
o Appeal $51 .00
• Conditional use permit:
o Application $175.00
o Application for carport $175.00
o Conditional use for communications tower ... $255.00
o Appeal $102.00
• Administrative appeals $205.00
• Zoning amendments (rezoning) $460.00
o Up to five acres $460.00
o More than five acres $460.00
■ Plus, per acre or fraction thereof $10.25
o Rezoning to PUD $565.00
■ Plus, per acre or fraction thereof $10.25
■ Subdivision Modification/Variance Request $ 0.00
Credit Card/Online Transaction Fee... no more than 5% of the transaction amount
3. City Clerk
3a. Miscellaneous City Clerk Fees:
(1) Liquor Permit Certification Fee $ $50.00
(2) Solicitor's Permit Fee $100.00
• Renewal Fee $100.00
• Plus per employee working under permit $10.00
(3) Itinerant Merchant Permit Fee $30.00
• Plus per additional location $30.00
(4) Crafted Precious Metal Dealer Permit Fee $15.00
• Plus per employee working under permit $10.00
(5) Transient Show License Fee $25.00
• Plus per day $10.00
4. Finance
There shall be charged the following fees by the Wichita Falls Utility Collections Division
under Chapter 106, Article IV, Rates and Charges:
4a-1 . Credit Card Service Fees:
(1) For payments made at the Utility Collection's counter, via IVR, via Resident
Access, or the City's website .... No more than 3.50% of amount charged
with a $2.50 minimum per transaction
(2) For eChecks with Tyler Payments: No more than $1.95 per electronic check
transaction
(3) For eCheck Rejects with Tyler Payments: No more than $5.00 per
transaction
(4) For Credit Card Chargebacks with Tyler Payments: No more than $15.00
(5) For IVR payments through Tyler Payments: No more than $0.50 per
transaction in addition to Card and eCheck fees
4a-2. ACH Participation:
During promotions authorized by the Director of Finance, there will be a one-time $5.00
credit to accounts for signing up for ACH payment processing.
5. Fire
5a-1 . Miscellaneous Fire Department Fees:
(1) The following fees shall be assessed and collected for the use or presence
of equipment and supplies in fire department responses to open burning
permit supervision, vehicle fires and accidents, hazardous material spills
and releases, and low water crossing rescues and rescue attempts:
• For each response to an incident scene involving at least one fire
apparatus (engine, truck, rescue/Hazmat, manpower squad, command
vehicle, mini-pumper): $475.00 per day, with a one-day minimum;
• The actual cost of any consumable used or partly used for the mitigation
of any hazardous materials spill or release; and
• The actual cost of repairing or replacing any nonconsumable item
damaged during attempts to mitigate an incident covered under this
section.
• If a vehicle that is the subject of a response is covered by an automobile
insurance policy, the occupants of said vehicle will not be billed in
accordance with this section for the response, and the responsible
vehicle's insurance company will instead be billed for that response.
(2) Pyrotechnic display permit $100.00; plus $50.00 per hour for standby fire
crew with 2-hour minimum
(1) Bonfire Standby ... $50.00 per hour with 2-hour minimum
(4) Other fire department permits $$55.00 (includes any other permit
designated by the International Fire Code)
(5) Extended on-scene time to mitigate gas line breaks and downed power
lines.
a. For each response to a hazardous condition involving gas line breaks
and downed power lines involving at least one fire apparatus (engine,
truck, rescue, squad, command vehicle), a one-time fee of $475.00
will be assessed if the responsible utility company is not on-scene
and prepared to release the fire department within 45 minutes of
being notified by dispatch.
(6) Event Standby....$55.00 per hour for each Firefighter with 2-hour min. and
$40.00 per hour per UTV/Event Cart
5a-2. General Fire Inspection:
• $32.00 per year for any General Business that does not fall into one of the following
categories:
(1) State-Licensed Healthcare Facility ... $5.00 per bed, per year
(Hospitals, Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities, Rehab Hospitals)
(2) Education Campuses (Private and Public) ... $40.00 per campus, per year
(Elementary, Middle, High Schools, Technical/Career Centers)
(3) Apartment Complexes ... $35.00 per building, plus $20.00 per floor, per
year
(Residential Apartments [Single and Multi-Story])
(4) Hotel/Motel ... $80.00 per floor, per year
(5) Hazardous Material Occupancy $150.00 per year
(6) Mercantile Occupancy over 40,000 sq ft...$150.00 per year
(7) Foster Care Inspection...lnitial inspection is free but $30 for each
subsequent inspection
(8) Outside of city limits inspections $60.00 per hour with 1-hour minimum
including follow up inspections.
(9) Compliance Failure Penalty ... $35.00 after second failed inspection;
$60.00 after third failed inspection; $100 after fourth failed inspection.
5a-3. New and Updated Fire Alarms and Sprinkler Systems:
(1) Fire Sprinkler Systems
a. New fire sprinkler systems ... $135.00 plus $25.00 per 5,000 square
foot to a maximum of $575.00
b. Alterations/Repairs ... $40.00 for up to 50 heads; $80.00 for 51-100
heads; $125 for 100+ heads
c. Subsequent inspections ... $50.00
(2) Fire Alarm Systems
a. New fire alarm system ... $100.00 plus $25.00 per 5,000 square foot to
a maximum of $450
b. Alterations/Repairs ... $40.00 per alarm panel/dialer/communicator
swap; $50.00 for up to 25 devices; $90.00 for 26-40 devices; New
Alarm System rate for 41+ devices
c. Subsequent inspections ... $50.00
(3) Alarm Service Fees:
a. If the location has more than three but fewer than six false alarms in the
preceding 12-month period $50.00
b. If the location has more than five but fewer than eight false alarms in the
preceding 12-month period $75.00
c. If the location had eight or more false alarms in the preceding 12-month
period $100.00
(4) Failed Final Inspection Fee
• Assessed when contractor calls for a final inspection on sprinkler
system or detection system and fails to correct identified
errors/violations
a. Initial final inspection with identified errors/violations $0.00
b. First follow-up inspection with identified errors/violations $25.00
c. Second follow-up inspection with outstanding errors/violations
$50.00
d. Subsequent follow-up inspections with outstanding errors/violations
$100.00
5a-4. Credit Card/Online Transaction Fee:
• Additional 3% of transaction amount up to $3.25 per transaction
5a-5. Training and Drill Field Use
(1) Drill Tower with Burn Rooms ... $250.00 per % day (4 hours)
(2) Drill Tower ONLY ... $100.00 per day (4 hours)
(3) Safety Officer ... $60.00 per hour (2 hour minimum)
(4) Instructor:
a. Captain ... $60.00 per hour (2 hour minimum)
b. Lieutenant ... $57.00 per hour (2 hour minimum)
c. Fire Equipment Operator ... $52.00 per hour (2 hour minimum)
d. Firefighter ... $49.00 per hour (2 hour minimum)
(5) Propane ... charged at market rate and actual usage
(6) Flashover Simulator ... $150.00 per day (4 hours). User may supply
their own MDF and OSB or the WFFD will supply the materials at cost +
15%
(7) Rescue Tools ... $50.00 per day (4 hours), plus repair costs incurred
due to misuse
(8) Administer State Skills Testing ... $75.00 per student
(9) Texas Commission on Fire Protection Courses ... 75% of Tarrant County
Community College cost
6. Health
6a. Animal Services
(1) Licenses:
• Spayed or neutered Animal:
o One-year: $10.00
o Two-year: $15.00
o Three-year: $22.00
• Animal that is not spayed or neutered:
o One-year: $32.00
o Two-year: $64.00
o Three-year: $95.00
• Dangerous Animal
o One-year: $422.00
• Duplicate city tag: $7.00
(2) Annual permits:
• Commercial:
o Fowl, Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Ferret: $159.00
o Grooming Shop: $159.00
o Kennel: $132.00
o Performing Animal, Petting Zoo, Circus: $159.00
o Pet Store: $159.00
o Private Animal Shelter: $159.00
o Stable, Riding School: $159.00
o Permit Reapplication Fee: $53.00
o Permit Reinspection Fee: $27.00
• Residential:
o Fowl: $32.00
o Livestock: $79.00
o Livestock with identification: $58.00
o Pet Fancier: $53.00
o Project Animal: $21 .00
o Rabbit: $27.00
o Swine: $47.00
o Permit Reapplication Fee: $27.00
o Permit Reinspection Fee: $27.00
(3) Special permits:
• Feral Cat Colony: $10.00
• Litter: $105.00 per litter
• Sellers: $264.00 per litter
• Stud: $105.00 per breeding
(4) Impound fees:
• Spayed or neutered Animal.
O 1st impound: $46.00
O 2nd impound in any 36-month period: $85.00
O 3rd impound in any 36-month period: $115.00
O 4th impound in any 36-month period: $142.00 + $30.00 for
each additional impound
• Animal that is not spayed or neutered.
O 1st impound: $52.00
O 2nd impound in any 36-month period: $96.00 ASC will
transport to veterinarian for spay/neuter
• Small Animal (birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, snakes, hamsters, fish,
etc.) impound: $10.00
• Small livestock.
o Impound Fee: $69.00
• Large livestock.
o Impound Fee: $133.00
(5) Daily boarding fees:
• Small Animal (birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, snakes, hamsters, fish,
etc.): $5.00
• Animal: $10.00
• Small livestock: $22.00
• Large livestock: $27.00
(6) Quarantine fees:
Quarantine Vaccinations $23.00
• Ten-day quarantine fee (to be paid at beginning of quarantine):
(a) Initial quarantine $179.00
(b) 2nd quarantine of same animal ..... $234.00
(c) 3rd quarantine of same animal ..... $340.00
(d) 4th quarantine of same animal $455.00
(e) Any subsequent quarantine: $455.00 + $113.00 for each
additional quarantine.
• Daily boarding fee after 10-day quarantine: $27.00 per day
• Rabies testing in lieu of quarantine: $53.00
(7) Animal surrender fee payable by owner:
• Single animal: $31 .00
• Litter less than 4 months old — three or less (Mom charged as
single animal): $42.00
• Litter less than 4 months old — four or more (Mom charged as
single animal): $64.00
• Animal Pickup Fee: $15.00 (in addition to surrender fee)
(8) Deceased animal removal fee:
• Animal weighing 50 lbs or less: $22.00
• Animal weighing greater than 50 Ibs: $32.00
(9) Trapping:
• Small trap deposit: $64.00
• Large trap deposit: $164.00
(10) Adoption fees:
• Dog Adoption Fee: $40.00
• Cat Adoption Fee: $40.00
• Transport Fee to Veterinarian out of City limits: $27.00
• Small Animal: (birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, snakes, hamsters, fish,
etc.) $10.00
• Fowl: $3.00
• Small Livestock: (goats, sheep, pigs): .... $41 .00
• Large Livestock (Horses, donkeys and cows): $77.00
(11) Miscellaneous fees:
• Microchipping: $10.00
• Rabies voucher: $15.00
• Late Fee Permit: $27.00
• Late Fee License: $10.00
• The health district is hereby authorized to pass along the cost of any
veterinary services incurred for the care of an animal to that animal's
owner, possessor, or harborer.
(12) WCSO Basic Call for Service Fees
• Required Trip Fee (Per Call for Service): $40.00
• Animal Pick Up Fee per animal: $10.00
6b. Environmental
6b-1 . Food Establishment Permits and Fees:
(1) Annual Permits
• Caterer:
o Catering only: $270.00
o Add-on for an annually permitted establishment: $135
• Concession Stand: $135.00
• Farmer's Market: $35.00
• Farmer's Market Vendor: $0.00
• Frozen Dessert: $160.00
• Ghost Kitchen: $0.00
• Multi-departmental Grocery Store: $215.00
o An additional permitting fee of$135.00 will be charged for
each of the following departments at the multi-departmental
grocery store:
• Deli
• Meat market
• Bakery
• Snack bar
• Fish market
• Produce market
• Other department
• Pop-Up Food Vendor: $270.00
• Retail Food Establishment (Restricted Operation): $215.00
• Retail Food Establishment:
o Small- $215.00
o Medium- $270.00
o Large- $320.00
• Retail Food Establishment Mobile (Restricted Operation): $215.00
• Retail Food Establishment Mobile: $345.00
• Shared Community Kitchen: $135.00
• Sample Permit:
o Add-on for an annually permitted establishment $135.00
(2) Temporary Permits
• Temporary Event Coordinator: $0.00
• Temporary permit (if turned in >_ 5 business days prior): $55.00
• Temporary permit (if turned in < 5 business days prior): $80.00
(3) Re-inspection fees:
• Each re-inspection: $80.00
• Soft-serve re-sample fee: $30.00
(4) Plan review fees:
• New construction: $160.00
• Extensive remodel that requires construction: $110.00
• Concept change that requires change of equipment: $110.00
6b-2. Fees for Ambulance Franchises and Permits:
(1) Initial franchise application fee: $530.00
(2) Annual franchise fee: $105.00
(3) Annual permit fee per ambulance: $106.00
6b-3. Body Art Fees:
(1) Annual body art establishment permit fee: $633.00
(2) Initial annual body art operator license fee: $528.00
(3) Renewal annual body art operator license fee: $106.00
(4) Initial testing fee: $106.00, which covers two attempts to pass the
examination, and which amount will be credited toward the initial annual
body art operator license fee.
(5) Additional attempts to pass the examination: $53.00, which will not be
credited toward any license or permit fees.
(6) Apprenticeship fee: $106.00
(7) Temporary tattoo artist fee: $53.00
(8) Temporary event permit: $264.00
6b-4. Miscellaneous Fees:
(1) Foster home inspection fee: $53.00
(2) Day care inspection fee: $106.00
(3) Swimming pool permits: $211 .00 per pool per year.
(4) Manager of public and semi-public water-related activity operation: $53.00
per manager per year.
Re-inspection fees: ... $27.00 for each failed water sample
(5) Late charge for renewal of expired division 1 permits: $27.00 for every
month expired.
6b-5. Lodging Permit Fee Schedule:
1-10 Rooms: $106.00
11-25 Rooms: $132.00
26-50 Rooms: $159.00
51-75 Rooms: $211 .00
76-100 Rooms: $238.00
101-150 Rooms: $264.00
151-200 Rooms: $317.00
201+ Rooms: $370.00
6b-6. Vacuum Truck and Grease Trap Permit Fees:
(1) Vacuum truck permit fee (per truck): $159.00
(2) Grease trap permit fee: $79.00
(3) Late fees:
• Grease trap permit: $27.00 for every month expired
• Vacuum truck permit: $27.00 for every month expired
• Industrial wastewater permit: Five percent of permit fee
(4) The rates in this section are for a permit issued for a period of one year.
The control authority may prorate the amounts for permits with shorter
durations, or, for initial permits only, may increase the amounts by the
appropriate factor for a slightly longer period.
6b-7. On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) Fees
(1) New Installation-Conventional System: $264.00
(2) New Installation-Proprietary System with ongoing maintenance:
$290.00
(3) Property Transfer/Existing System Inspection: $159.00
(4) Additional Site Visits: $106.00
Note: Fees cover up to two site visits. Extra fee for additional trip.
6c. Laboratory
6c-1 . Miscellaneous Laboratory Fees:
(1) Water testing fees:
• Total Coliform Water Testing: $18.00
• Fecal Coliform Water Testing: $22.00
(2) Fees for clinic and medically related services may be set by the city
manager.
7. Library
7a. Miscellaneous Library Fees:
The following fines and fees for the public library are established:
(1) Overdue and/or lost materials. Patrons shall be assessed a fine of $0.15
per workday per item for all overdue materials until the item is returned or
the replacement cost is reached. However, a five-day grace period is
provided, whereby no fine is charged on items if they are returned within
five workdays of the due date. If an item is lost, the patron shall be required
to pay a set fee based on the replacement cost of the item and the
approximate processing costs involved in accessioning the replacement
item.
(2) Damaged materials. Damaged materials shall be inspected by the library
staff, and the charges shall be assessed based upon the degree of damage.
(3) Lost library cards. A new library card shall be issued as replacement for a
lost library card for a charge of $1 .00 for adults and children.
(4) Photocopying. Patrons may make photocopies or microfilm or microfiche
copies or computer printouts for a charge to be determined by option shown
on copying machine.
(5) Nonresident library cards. When new library cards are issued, a fee of
$25.00 shall be assessed to all individuals who reside outside the city limits.
This fee shall not apply to non-resident property owners and their immediate
family members (i.e., spouse and children who reside at the same
residence) who can substantiate payment of current ad valorem taxes to
the city. Library cards are valid for one year from the date of issuance.
8. Municipal Court of Record
8a. Miscellaneous Court Fees:
(1) Child Safety Fund Fee $5.00
State law reference— Fee for child safety authorized, Vernon's Ann.
C.C.P. art. 102.014.
(2) Credit Card Transaction Fee.....$2.50 per transaction
9. Parks and Recreation
9a. Athletic Complex Fees:
(1) Tournament Deposit Fees:
• Tournament Reservation Security Deposit $100.00
• Cleanup, Damage, and Loss Deposit $500.00
(2) Facilities Fees:
•
• Field Rental: per field per day
o Grass: $125.00 per field
o Turf: $250.00 per field
• Light Use Fee: per hour per field $30.00
(3) Practice Fees:
• Light Use Fee: per 1 .5 hours per field $30.00
(4) In addition to the above fees, certain percentage-based fees may apply as
outlined in relevant portions of the City of Wichita Falls Code of
Ordinances.
9b. Athletic & Recreation Fees:
(1) Athletic Fees:
• Spring Softball $300.00
• Fall Softball $300.00
• Kickball $300.00
• Flag Football $225.00
• Volleyball $200.00
• Basketball $350.00
(2) Summer Day Camp Fees: .... $100.00 per 2-week session
(3) Swimming Pool Fees:
• Admission Fee $2.00 under 18 or $3.00 18 & over
• Swim Lesson Fee $50.00 per 2 week session
• Swimming Pool Rental .... $250.00 per two hours
(4)
(5) Summer Track Program: June 6-July 9 ... $50.00
9c. Cemetery Fees:
(1) Riverside Cemetery:
- Single Space ....$1 ,640.00
- Two Space Lot ....$3,280.00
- Baby Space ....$770.00
(2) Rosemont and Lakeview:
- Single Space ....$1 ,335.00
- Two Space Lot ....$2,665.00
- Baby Space ....$565.00
(3) Opening /Closing Adult Grave - Includes 1 tent set-up $833.00
(4) Opening/Closing Infant Grave $385.00
(5) Cremation including tent....$450.00
(6) Adult Disinterment $1 ,335.00
(7) Infant Disinterment $565.00
(8) Lot Maintenance - Steel or Concrete Container $128.00
(9) Lot Maintenance - Wood $195.00
(10) Lot Maintenance - No Container $255.00
(11) Overtime Monday - Friday Arrival to cemetery after 3:00 p.m $290.00
(12) Overtime Monday - Friday After 3:00 p.m. $290.00
(13) Overtime Saturday $640.00
(14) Additional Tent Set-up $96.00
(15) Cemetery Transfers $25.00 per burial site
9d. Mobile Stage Fees:
(1) Reservation Deposit $100.00
(2) Stage Rental Fee $600.00 per day
(3) Cleanup & Damage Deposit $1000.00
(4) Call Back Fee $50.00 per occasion
(5) Sound System $100.00 per day
9e. Miscellaneous Parks Fees:
(1) RV Park Usage Fee $17.00 per day per site
(2) 50 Plus Zone Membership Fee $40.00per year
(3) Log Cabin Rental Fees:
• Cleanup & Key Deposit $115.00
• Rental Fee (4 Hour Block) $60.00
• Rental Fee (5 Hour Block) $70.00
• After-hours key pickup .... $30.00
(4) Kemp Sunnyside Center
• Cleanup & Key Deposit .... $115.00
• Rental Fee (Up to 5 Hours) .... $50.00/(6 Hours+)$100.00
• After-Hours Key Pickup .... $30.00
(5) East Lynwood Center
• Cleanup & Key Deposit .... $115.00
• Rental Fee (Up to 5 Hours) .... $60.00/(6 Hours+)$120.00
• After-Hours Key Pickup .... $30.00
(7) Park Shelter Rental ... $15.00 per four hours
10. Police
10a. Accident Investigation Reports:
(1) Accident Investigation Reports Fee .... higher of $6.00 or maximum
allowed statutory fee
(2) Certification Fee ....$2.00
10b. Alarm Permits:
(1) Issuance Fee $25.00
(2) Permit Renewal Fee $15.00
(3) Late Permit Renewal Fee ...$25.00
(4) Alarm Service Fees:
• $50.00, if the location has more than three but fewer than six false
alarms in the preceding 12-month period.
• $75.00, if the location has more than five but fewer than eight false
alarms in the preceding 12-month period.
• $100.00, if the location had eight or more false alarms in the
preceding 12-month period.
(5) Credit Card/Online Transaction Fee:
• $2.95 per transaction
10c. Towing and Rotation Contracts:
(1) New or Renewal Permit $15.00
(2) New or Renewal Rotation Contract $200.00
(3) Public Safety Fee on Police Tows ... $25.00
(4) Light Duty Towing (towing a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 10,000
pounds or less)
• 1st Tow Truck .... $150.00 per hour
• 2nd Tow Truck ... $150.00 per hour
(5) Medium Duty Towing (towing a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight over
10,000 pounds but less than 25,000 pounds)
• 1st Tow Truck .... $187.50 per hour
• 2nd Tow Truck ... $187.50 per hour
(6) Heavy Duty Towing (towing a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of over
25,000 pounds)
• 1st Tow Truck .... $375.00 per hour
• 2nd Tow Truck ... $375.00 per hour
The above hourly towing fees include any work performed during the first
hour. Time posted after the first hour will be billed in increments of 15
minutes.
(7) Hourly rates for private property non-consent tows
• Light duty: Not more than $112.50
• Medium duty: Not more than $150.00
• Heavy duty: Not more than $256.25
10d. Miscellaneous Police Fees:
(1) Vehicle Storage Preservation Fee $20.00
(V.T.C.A., Occupations Code ch. 2303)
(2) Certified Copies of Criminal Offense Reports ...$2.00"
11. Public Works
11a. Construction in the Right-of-Way.
11 a-1 . Construction in the Right-of-Way Fees:
(1) Excavation .... $55.00
(2) Drive Approach .... $11.00 Each Additional Approach $6.00
• Drive Approach with Sidewalk and/or curb ... $0.16 per linear foot of
sidewalk and/or curb
(3) Sidewalk and/or Curb Work only .... $11 .00 plus $0.16 per linear foot of
sidewalk or curb
(4) Median Cut Permit Application Fee .... $6.00
(5) Network Nodes
• Single Node Permit Fee .... $260.00
• $515.00 for up to 5 Network Nodes and $105.00 for each additional
Network Node
• Annual Network Node rental rate .... $260.00 per Network Node
(6) Node Support Poles .... $1 ,025.00 for each pole
• City Owned Service Pole .... $21 .00 per node.
(7) Transfer Facility .... $515.00 for up to 5 Network Nodes for connectivity
purposes, $105.00 per Network Node for each additional node thereafter.
• Monthly Transfer Facility rental rate .... $29.00 per network node site.
(8) Reinspection Fee (if required) .... $11 .00
11 b. Sanitation, Sewage, & Stormwater
11 b-1 . Abnormal Sewage Surcharges:
(1) Abnormal BOD $0.077per 100 cubic feet of water usage for each unit
or fraction of 300 mg/I in excess of 300 mg/I
(2) Abnormal TSS $0.077per 100 cubic feet of water usage for each unit
or fraction of 300 mg/I in excess of 300 mg/I
(3) Abnormal fats, oils, and grease $0.077per 100 cubic feet of water
usage for each unit or fraction of 200 mg/I in excess of 100 mg/I.
11 b-2. Commercial Landfill and Transfer Station Charges:
(1) Municipal/industrial solid waste hauled to landfill, per ton $31 .60
(2) Municipal/industrial solid waste hauled to transfer station,
per ton $56.40
(3) Tires hauled to the transfer station, per ton ....$205.00
(4) Source-separated compostable organics hauled to the landfill,
per ton $20.30
(5) Credit Card Transaction Fee .... $3.33 per transaction
(6) Only exclusive franchise holders shall be allowed to obtain a waste
disposal agreement by written contract with the city manager. The city
manager shall negotiate a minimum monthly amount of 100 tons and a
rate profitable to the city after considering current market conditions and
the city's disposal costs.
(7) Commercial haulers will be assessed the appropriate user fee for the use
of the landfill or transfer station. All governmental entities, excluding the
city, shall be charged the commercial rate.
(8) Any hauler who delivers solid waste material to the landfill or transfer
station shall be charged a loose materials fee of $26.00 unless the
following conditions are met:
• Waste material is completely covered with a tarp, cargo net, wire
screen or other covering adequate to prevent the trash or other refuse
from escaping therefrom, and said covering shall be securely tied to
the bed of the vehicle or trailer, or
• Large waste material items must be securely tied to the bed of the
vehicle or trailer with ropes or straps adequate to prevent the large
items from escaping therefrom, or
• Brush or tree limbs must be securely tied to the bed of the vehicle or
trailer with ropes or straps of adequate strength and number, or
covered completely with a tarp, cargo net, wire screen or other
covering adequate to prevent the trash or other refuse from escaping
therefrom, or
• The waste material is completely enclosed by the load-carrying
compartment of the vehicle.
(9) The purchase price for compost shall be $12.80 per cubic yard with a
three-yard minimum.
11 b-3. Solid Waste Removal Rates and Charges:
(1) Single-family unit:
• Alley collection $26.76 per month
• Curbside automated collection $17.91 per month
(2) One-family unit or single-family unit, without alley entrance, where it is
necessary to carry out municipal solid waste for more than ten feet but
less than 50 feet from the curb $45.26 per month
(3) One-family unit or single-family unit, without alley entrance, where it is
necessary to carry out municipal solid waste for more than 50 feet but less
than 100 feet from the curb $55.47 per month
(4) One-family unit or single-family unit, without alley entrance, where it is
necessary to carry out the municipal solid waste more than 100 feet from
the curb $65.76 per month
(5) Multifamily units on one meter, excluding apartment complexes and
mobile home parks, per unit:
• Alley collection $26.76 per month
• Curbside automated collection $17.91 per month
(6) Multifamily units on separate meter, excluding apartment complexes and
mobile home parks, per unit:
• Alley collection $26.76 per month
• Curbside automated collection $17.91 per month
(7) Apartment houses and complexes, which receive curbside automated
collection, all residential units therein, each unit $17.91 per month
(8) Mobile home parks, which receive curbside automated collection, all
occupied mobile home spaces therein, each space $17.91 per month
(9) Commercial and business establishments, which receive curbside
automated collection $41.11 per month.
(10) Commercial and business establishments, apartment complexes and
mobile home parks and the city housing authority which receive sanitation
container system service for the removal of municipal solid waste shall be
regulated under the rates and rules as provided in this subsection, as
routes for such service are established by the city. Under the sanitation
container system service, the city will furnish a container to be used in the
collection and removal of municipal solid waste. The monthly charges will
be determined from the following schedule; these charges are based on
the container size and number of collections per week, with twice per week
service being the minimum allowable service:
Container Size Pickups Per Week Monthly Charge Per
(cubic yard) l Container
3 12 $123.40
3 3 $184.96
3 4 $246.64
3 5 $308.71
3 6 1$369.92
4 2 $139.76
4 3 $209.66
4 4 $279.52
4 15 1$349.42
4 6 $420.01
6 2 $246.81
6 13 1$369.98
6 14 1$493.27
6 5 $617.36
6 6 $739.73
8 2 $267.14
8 3 1$400.73
8 4 $534.26
8 5 $667.93
8 16 $801.41
Any customer who pays the rate set forth in this subsection for containers and
has been furnished the containers may upon request be furnished additional
containers. The rate increase is to be determined by the schedule in this
subsection. A charge of $51 .42 per container will be made for each change in
size or number of containers serving a site when such change is requested by
the customer. When containers can serve several adjacent business institutions,
they will be required to use the same container and pay a pro rata part of the
charge. The minimum charge per business will be $41 .11. When multiple
businesses are served by one meter, each business will be charged the minimum
fee. Additional pickups will be made at $68.52 per container. Nothing outside the
container will be removed for the container fee.
(11) Commercial Dumpster Lock, per month....$5.00
(12) Service rendered outside the corporate limits shall be 200 percent of the
rates set out in this section.
(13) Automated curbside service rates will be calculated on the same basis as
subsections (1) through (9) of this section. Additional automated curbside
service may be added to any account for a rate, for each additional
container, that is 50 percent of the established rate.
(14)Replacement deposit on curbside container if abuse or neglect is determined
shall be $67.00 per container.
(15) The charges for ten cubic yard roll-off service are as follows:
• Delivery set fee $87.00
• Pull / Reset Fee $46.00
• Per day rental $6.00
• Landfill charge for refuse, per ton $31 .60
• Landfill charge for compostable organic material, per ton
$20.30
(16) Payload Service:
• Initial trip charge .... $33.00
• Plus loading fee .... $3.08 per minute
(17) Automated Curbside Organic Reuse:
• Residential 96-gallon cart ... $3.26 per month
o Residential customers must maintain the organic reuse service
for a minimum of six months or be charged a pick up fee of
$12.80.
o In order to participate in the twice-per-year compost give-away,
residential customers must participate in the organics reuse
program for 45 days prior to a scheduled give-away.
• Commercial 96-gallon cart ... $7.61 per month
o Commercial customers are not allowed to participate in the
compost give-away program.
(18) Commercial Dumpster Organic Reuse:
Container Size Pickups Per Monthly Charge Per
(cubic yard) Week Container
3 1 $55.42
4 1 $62.77
6 1 $110.85
8 1 $120.00
(19) Franchise Hauler
• Franchise Fee $256.00 per year
• Franchise Vehicle Fee $513.00 per vehicle per year
(20) Commercial Service Site Permit
• Compacter Unit.....$26.00 per month
• Roll-Off Container (minimum 10 yd up to 50 yd) $11.00 per month
11 b-4. Sewer Service Rates:
(1) Retail User Monthly Minimum $8.50 per full billing cycle
(2) Monthly Sewer Usage Rate(Non-Residential) $1 .98 for each 100
cubic feet of water
(3) Monthly Sewer Usage Rate (Residential) based upon the average
winter months' water usage
11 b-5. Water Connection Application Deposits:
(1) Fees & Minimum Deposits:
• Single-Unit Residential Meters $100.00
• Duplexes, Apartments, Mobile Home Park Meters
o Each Unit or Occupiable Space $75.00
o Minimum $110.00
• Business, Commercial, and Industrial Meters Estimate of a two-
month bill, $110.00 minimum
• Special-Purpose Meters (e.g. Yard Sprinklers, Pools) $75.00
per service connection
(2) Builder Deposit for New Construction Site $110.00
11 b-6. Water Usage Rates:
(1) The minimum monthly bill for all metered treated water service shall be
as follows, exclusive of any water volume charge:
Meter Size (inches) I Minimum Bill
3/4 $20.241
1 $41.00
1'/2 $75.59 I
2 $117.101
3 $214.00 I
4 $352.401
6 $698.38
8 1 $1,238.44
10 $1,930.26
(2) For consumption, the rates per 100 cubic feet for single-family units and
multi-family units up to four units shall be at an inclining block rate as
follows:
• First 200 cubic feet of water at $4.11 per hundred.
• Next 800 cubic feet of water at $4.31 per hundred.
• Next 1 ,000 cubic feet of water at $4.51 per hundred.
• Next 2,000 cubic feet of water at $4.93 per hundred.
• Next 2,000 cubic feet of water at $5.21 per hundred.
• Next 6,000 cubic feet and above of water at $5.52 per hundred.
• Specific use meters installed for lawn sprinklers, swimming pools,
and other nondomestic uses will also be billed at the inclining block
rate described above.
(3) For Reilly Road Water Fill Station customers, the rates shall be:
• City residents $7.61 per thousand gallons of water.
• Non-city residents $15.21 per thousand gallons of water.
• Non-resident service fee $28.25 per month.
(4) For multi-family units having 5 or more units, and all other non-residential
use meters, the rate shall be a flat rate of $4.41 per hundred cubic feet.
(5) During the first and last billing cycle in which an account is active, the
minimum monthly bill shown in this section shall be prorated for the
number of days the account is active; the prorated daily charge shall be
based on a 30-day month. The amount charged in the first and last billing
cycle for water consumed and the prorated minimum bill shall not exceed
the charges for the same amount of water in a full billing cycle.
(6) The current rate structure for raw water retail customers inside the
corporate city limits is as follows:
• Minimum bill, per month $20.24
• Volume charge per 100 cubic feet for consumption $0.58
• Retail treated and raw water customers outside the corporate city
limits will pay two times the above rates.
(7) Wholesale Water Rates: The following rates are approved for the
indicated category of wholesale water customer, and shall apply unless a
contract expressly provides for fees to be charged or calculated in a
different manner than as shown below:
Category Per 1,000 Per 100 Cubic
Gallons Feet
Treated water transmitted (TWT) NA $4.2657
Raw water only (RWO) 1$0.6982 NA
The rates in the above part of this section shall apply to the following contract
customers. Unless otherwise shown, the applicable rate will be effective during the
first full billing cycle after October 1 of the year in which the rate was modified, and
thereafter:
Customer 'Rate Category TRemarks
Sheppard Air Force Base TWT, sole Pump station meter
(SAFB) source
Sheppard Air Force Base TWT Capehart housing meter
Sheppard Air Force Base TWT Puckett Tower Meter
Archer Co. Municipal Utility TWT
Dist. #1
City of Burkburnett TWT
Dean Dale Water Supply TWT
Corporation
Friberg-Cooper Water TWT
Supply Corporation
City of Holliday TWT
City of Iowa Park TWT, sole
source
City of Lakeside City TWT
Town of Pleasant Valley TWT
City of Scotland TWT
City of Olney RWO
City of Archer City 1 RWO 1
Red River Authority of TWT Lake Arrowhead System
Texas
Windthorst Water Supply TWT
Corporation
Wichita Valley Water Supply RWO Lake Kickapoo Meter
Corporation
Wichita Valley Water Supply I TWT 'Wranglers Retreat
Corporation Meter
(8) Credit Card Convenience Fee $3.25 per transaction.
(9) City Utilities Division Fees for Service:
• Standard water tap: A three-quarter-inch or one-inch water tap that
does not exceed 15 feet of service line. Excavation is performed in
soil using a backhoe and no additional construction (e.g. cutting of
asphalt or concrete; underground boring or specialized
construction to avoid other utility lines, etc.) is required.
Size of Tap
3/4" $1,593
1" 1$1,695
• Non-standard water tap: A water tap that is larger than one inch or
that includes a service line longer than 15 feet; requires
underground boring, breaking of concrete or asphalt in street, alley
or behind curb, or other non-standard construction techniques such
as carrier pipe encasement or excavation by a means other than
backhoe Determined by job estimate using standard charges.
• Standard sewer tap: A sewer tap installed on an existing sewer
main line or manhole using standard equipment and materials
where the property owner or agent has excavated and no additional
preparation by the city is required, and where the excavation meets
OSHA standards for trench/excavation safety.
Type of Tap
Pipe $164.10
Manhole ]$348.50
• Non-standard sewer tap: A sewer tap where non-standard
equipment or materials are required; additional preparation by the
city is required; or trench/excavation safety to meet OSHA
standards must be achieved by the city Determined by job
estimate using standard charges.
• Standard charges for labor, equipment and materials. The following
standard charges for labor, equipment and materials will be used
to estimate non-standard water and sewer taps and other special
utility-related services:
Item 1 Charge
Labor (Normal duty hours) $24.77/hour
Labor (Overtime) $36.75/hour
Materials Current cost City + 10% for
Administration & Warehousing
Backhoe/ditcher/front-end loader $65.08/hour (4-hour min.)
Crew truck with tools I$41.00/day (1/2 day min.)
'Sewer rod truck, or jet cleaner $82.00/hr (Normal duty hours)
with crew $115.31/hr (Overtime)
Sewer Recycle Unit with crew $164.00/hr (Normal duty hours)
$230.62/hr (Overtime)
IAir compressor $33.83/hr (2-hour min.)
Tap machine (6" and smaller) $205.00/job
Tap machine (larger than 6") $373.10/job
Lighted arrow board $135.56/day (1/2 day min.)
Standard barricading of $88.15/day (1/2 day min.)
excavation: use of not more than
3 Type I barricades w/lights as
necessary and/or plastic fencing,
3 standard traffic signs and 6
standard traffic cones. Includes 1
on-site check per day.
Standard manhole (5' deep) $2,202.05 plus $389.50/ft. over
5'
Fire Hydrant (installed) Determine by job estimate
using standard charges
• Standard charges for general services: The price for the general
utility-related services shown below will be as indicated:
Service Charge
Meter size reduction or Determine by job estimate using
increase standard charges
Underground boring without $488.00/job
casing (up to 60') (for 1" and
less)
Underground boring without
casing Diameter in Inches X $4.10 +
$4.10/linear foot
Underground boring with Boring cost plus materials cost
casing
Shoring (if required for other $271 .11/day
services) 1
Backfill and Pavement Repair:
r -
Labor (Normal duty hours) $24.77/hour (2-hour min.)
Labor (Overtime) $36.75/hour (2-hour min.)
Materials Current cost City + 10% for
Administration and Warehousing
Backhoe/Front End Loader $65.09/hour (2-hour min.)
7
Dump Truck $75.85/hour (2-hour min.)
Crew truck with tools $20.50/hour (2-hour min.)
Pavement repair for water tap $538.13/job min.
Unload septic waste from 1$0.09 per gallon for loads
vacuum truck at City originating within city limits; $0.16
Wastewater Treatment Plant per gallon for loads originating
outside city limits
Laboratory testing of septic Commercial lab cost plus 10% for
loads with excessive levels of administration and handling
FOG, TSS, or BOD or with
other constituents not
acceptable at plant.
Dewatering and disposal of N/A - refer customer to private
grease and/or grit waste at Type 5 facility
City Waste-water Treatment
Plant
Returned check (no cut-off $30.75
required)
Cut-off/reconnect as per $30.75
request of customer
Service Disconnect and $30.75 plus $20.50 extra if same
Restoration Fee day reconnect requested
Remove meter (up to and $67.65 plus deposit or payment
including 1")
Remove meter (larger than 1") Determine by job estimate using
standard charges
Meter Reset for Pre-existing 1$512.50, unless within 5 years
Residence (up to and after removal of the meter
including 1")
Meter Reset for Pre-Existing Determine by job estimate using
Residence (larger than 1") standard charges
Padlock and saddle damage $37.93
Water-off lid (customer $54.33
damage)
Cut-off/replacement (customer $128.13
damage)
Meter damage (customer $67.65 plus parts
tampering) up to 1"
Remove/install cut-off and $194.75
install/remove plug customer
service line (up to 1")
Additional measures to Determine by job estimate using
prevent illegal use of water standard charges
Meter test (of accurate meter) $74.57
(up to 1")
Meter test (of accurate meter) Determine by job estimate using
(larger than 1") 'standard
Reread (reading accurate) $20.50
Establish temporary water $30.75 (includes establishment of
Account account, turn-on/turn-off of water)
Deposit for Fire Hydrant Meter $1,950.00 meter deposit plus
$102.50 billing deposit
Manual invoicing (minimum $23.63/hr., 1 hr. min.
charge)
Standard barricading of $88.15/day (1/2 day Min.)
excavation: use of not more
than 3 Type I barricades
w/lights as necessary and/or
plastic fencing, 3 standard
traffic signs and 6 standard
traffic cones. Includes 1 on-
site check per day.
11 b-7. Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Fees:
(Charged pursuant to chapter 106, Article VII, Regulations for Disposal of
Industrial Waste):
Category 1: i Metal Finishers $2,255.00
Category 2: I Centralized Waste $2,050.00
Category Steam/Electric Generation $1,130.00
Category 4: Electroplating $2,155.00
Category 5: ]Laundry $1,025.00
Category 6: Non-Classified 1$1,025.00
Category 7: Glass Manufacturing $1,025.00
Category 8: ]Non-Significant Industries 1$820.00
11 b-8. Miscellaneous Water/Sewer/Sanitation/Stormwater Fees:
(1) New landscaping fee during Stage 1 & 2 drought $52.00
(2) New Landscaping Water Rate during Stage 2 ...3 x normal rate over 10
ccf
(3) Stormwater fee $5.00 per unit. Maximum commercial fee
$1 ,666.65 per month
(4) Street Sweeper Fee $98.00 per hour. Minimum 2-hour charge.
(5) Engineering Construction Bid Plan Set .... $36.00
(6) Late Payment Fee .... $26.00 for every 30 days after due date
(7) Municipal Settings Designation (MSD) Application Fee $2,565.00
(8) Industrial Water Reuse Rate.... $4.21/1000 gals.
(9) Water Bacteriological Analysis .... $63.00 per test
12. Property Management
12a. Miscellaneous Fees & Liens:
(1) Administrative Fee For Abatement $ 125.00 per lot or parcel
(2) Dangerous Weeds and Grass Abatement fee .... $125.00 per lot or parcel
(3) Credit Card/Online Transaction Fee no more than 4% of the
transaction amount
12b. Easement, License, Abandonment, or Encroachment Agreement Fees:
(1) General default $1,000
(2) Sidewalk Encroachment .....$250.00
(3) Trail Connection Encroachment $0
12c. Lake Lot Fees:
(1) Annual Fee:
• Pier: .... $75.00 (2004)
• Boathouse: .... $150.00 (2004)
• Crappie House: .... $150.00 (2004)
(2) Pier, Boathouse, and Crappie House
• Applications: ...$50.00 one-time fee (1998)
(3) Transfer Fees:
• Old Leases: .... $75.00 per lease
• Current Leases: .... $200 00 (1994)
(4) Waterfowl Hunting Permit $50.00
(5) Late Payment Penalty.... $100.00
3. The fee schedule established by this ordinance shall be made available to the
public through the Office of the City Clerk, and be published online in such a manner as
to be available to the public.
4. Should any section or provision of this ordinance be declared by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, that decision shall not affect the validity of the
ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid.
5. To the extent that the Code of Ordinances establishes the existence of a fee,
this ordinance will govern the amount of that fee, but this ordinance shall not be codified.
6. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute airport hangar leases
and airport land leases for terms of five years or less.
7. This ordinance shall take effect October 1, 2024, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of September, 2024.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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City Clerk