Ord 47-2025 Fee Ordinance Update_FY2026_ 09/02/2025 Ordinance No. 47-2025
Ordinance replacing Ordinance No. 50-2024 that was amended by
Ordinance No. 24-2025, 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
1a. TAXICABS
1a-1. Miscellaneous Taxicab Fees:
(1) Annual Franchise Fee $1,000.00
(2) Annual Permit Fee, per taxicab $35.00
(3) City Chauffeur's License Application Fee, includes one $40.00
chauffeur's license.
• Each additional copy of said chauffeur's license $30.00
(4) Initial Franchise Application Fee $85.00
lb. STREET CLOSURE AND PARADE
lb-1. Permit Fee:
• Two weeks prior to the event (non-refundable) $50.00
• Less than two weeks' notice (non-refundable) $75.00
1b-2. Refundable Deposit:
• Barricades and cones $250.00
• Trailer and devices $1,000.00
• Additional Fee per day if not returned by 10:00 $75.00
a.m. on the next business day following the
event
1c. AIRPORT
Regional
(1) Long-Term Parking Fee, per day $5.00
(2) Overnight Ramp/Apron Parking in excess of one week, $50.00
per day
(3) Part 135/91K Commercial Activity Fee $150.00
(waived with fuel purchase)
(4) Badge Fees
• SIDA/Secure Areas
o Initial Fee $100.00
o Renewal Fee $50.00
• AOA/Airport Operations Area
o Initial Fee $75.00
o Renewal Fee $50.00
(5) Credit Card Surcharge for non-self-service transactions 5.00%
(6) Box Hangar Lease Rate, per square foot (based on $0.28
aircraft footprint)
(7) T-Hangars, per month $265.00
(8) GPU usage, per use $75.00
(9) Hangar Overnight Fees, per night
• Single $75.00
• Twin $100.00
• Turbo $175.00
• Turbo XL $250.00
(10) Land Leases — Negotiated at time of lease.
(11) Late Payments 1st month: 5% of total
Thereafter: 5% monthly
(12) Customer Facility Charge, per day $6.50
(13) Passenger Facility Charge Set FAA Regulation
(14) Part 121 Commercial Landing Fee, per 1,000Ibs. $2.00
Kickapoo
(15) Airport Hangar Fees:
• a) T-Hangars/Refurbished and built after 2022, $0.19
per square foot
o Includes Hangars 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 55, 56, 73,
106, 107, and 108
• b) Hangars Built Before 2000, per square foot $0.16
o Includes Hangars 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23,
26, 27, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40, 43, 50, 51, 54,
57, 58, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, and 71
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• Community Hangars:
o c) Single Engine / Helicopters, per month $225.00
o d) Multi-Engine, per month $265.00
o e) Larger Aircraft, per square foot $0.16
(16) Kickapoo Land Leases:
• a) Leases with airport electricity, per square foot $0.087
per month
• b) Leases with no airport electricity, per square $0.058
foot per month
(17) Kickapoo Overnight Fees:
• Single Engine, per night $25.00
(waived with 25-gallon fuel purchase)
• Multi-Engine, per night $50.00
(waived with 100-gallon fuel purchase)
• Turbo, per night $100.00
(waived with 100-gallon fuel purchase)
• Turbo XL, per night $150.00
(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 for one week Free
o After first week, charged per tie-down, $5.00
per week, with $100.00 monthly cap
(6) Annual CPI Index Increase:
• All base fees and rates found in this section of the ordinance shall
automatically increase annually beginning January 1, 2026, based on the
preceding October CPI-U using the U.S. City Average.
Id. PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICES
1d-1. License Fee, annually $200.00
le. FALLSRIDE BUS FARES
(1) Day Pass $3.50
(2) Sheppard Express $3.00
(3) 30-Day Pass $50.00
(4) 30-Day Reduced $25.00
(5) 20-Ride Pass $30.00
(6) 20-Ride Reduced $15.00
(7) Deviations $3.00
2. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
2a. BUILDING INSPECTIONS
2a-1. Building Permits & Fees:
A minimum fee of $47.00 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, the following inspection fees shall be charged:
(1) New building construction or addition:
• Single-family or duplex residence, per square foot $0.188
of building or addition
• Single-family or duplex use storage, outbuilding, $0.062
carport, or patio, per square foot of building or
addition
• Commercial use, which includes all other $0.30
occupancies not listed in this section, per total
square feet of building or addition
• Commercial storage building, per total square feet $0.104
of building or addition
• Commercial plan review, per square foot of $0.104
covered area
• Commercial plan review for remodel work, per $0.00197
value
• Commercial plan review for storage and finish $0.042
outs, per square foot
(2) Finish out of existing shell buildings or areas within shell $0.083
buildings, per total square feet of area
(3) Repair, alteration, or remodel of existing residential $0.185
buildings, per total square foot of work area
(4) Repair, alteration, or remodel of existing commercial $0.0062
buildings, per total valuation of work
(5) Roofing or siding, per square foot of area covered or $0.0062
repaired
(6) Window replacement $51.00
(7) Foundation repair $76.50
(8) Foundation only, per square foot of area of foundation $0.0032
(9) Signs, each:
• Up to and including 80 square feet of total sign $11.00
face area (on-premises)
• Over 80 square feet of total sign face area (on- $39.00
premises)
• All off-premises $92.50
(10) Demolition, which is required for any structure exceeding $0.0072
150 square feet in area, per square foot of all structures
at each location
(11) Building moves, which does not include mobile or $54.00
manufactured homes transported by a licensed installer
Plus:
• Aviation, traffic, and transportation department $105.00
fees for moves two hours or less in duration
• Aviation, traffic, and transportation department $105.00
fees for moves exceeding two hours in duration
will be the base rate
o Plus a per-hour charge (or any part of an $68.00
hour), per vehicle used for the time
exceeding two hours
(12) Swimming Pool $22.00
(13) Mobile or manufactured home installation outside of a $22.00
mobile home park
(14) Flammable or combustible liquid storage tank or service $37.00
station pump:
• Each new tank or replacement, which includes
test verification
(15) Fire suppression system:
• Each fire suppression system $130.00
• Repair or alteration of an existing fire suppression $26.00
system
(16) Miscellaneous:
• Demolition cleanup deposit, refundable to the $0.052
permittee following final inspection approval, per
square foot of all structures at each location
• Reinspection permit
o First occurrence $47.00
o Second occurrence $57.00
o Each reinspection thereafter $67.50
• General Inspection $52.00
• Equipment or structures not listed in this section $52.00
• A permit fee may be refunded to the payee upon
approval of the building and code administrator.
• Additional inspection service charge for building, $52.00
electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permits issued
to premises located outside of the city limits
• Weekend or after-hours inspections, to include the $77.50
first hour.
o Each additional hour $77.50
2a-2. Electrical Permits & Fees:
A minimum fee of$77.50 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, addition, or complete rewire of existing
buildings:
• Single-family, multifamily or duplex use not $0.019
exceeding three stories, which includes an
attached or detached residential garage, storage,
or outbuilding, per square foot of building or
addition
• Commercial use, which includes all other $0.032
occupancies not listed in this section, per square
foot of building or addition
• Commercial storage, warehouse, or parking $0.0083
garage, which does not apply to accessory office
areas, per square foot of building or addition
• Solar Panels, per square foot of panel area $0.0083
(2) Alteration, repair, or replacement of electrical services:
• Existing single-family, duplex, or multifamily $5.50
residences tenant or premises, for each:
• Existing commercial electrical installations, for $16.50
each tenant or premises:
• Swimming pool, hot tubs, decorative pools or $16.50
fountains
• General inspection $5.50
• Reinspection permit:
o First occurrence $47.00
o Second occurrence $57.00
o Each reinspection thereafter $67.50
(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 $11.00
o Commercial $38.50
2a-3. Plumbing Permits:
A minimum fee of$77.50 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 $0.0198
exceeding three stories, which includes an
attached or detached residential garage, storage,
or outbuilding, per square foot of building or
addition
• Commercial use, which includes all other $0.0125
occupancies not listed in this section, per square
foot of building or addition
• Commercial storage, warehouse, or parking $0.0083
garage, which does not apply to accessory office
areas, per square foot of building or addition
(2) Alteration, repair, or replacement of plumbing service:
• Existing single-family, duplex, or multifamily $5.50
residences tenant or premises, for each
• Alteration, repair, addition to, or replacement of $16.50
plumbing installations or fixtures on commercial
structures, for each
(3) General inspection $5.50
(4) Lawn sprinkler system, which includes backflow $34.00
preventer
(5) Excavation $16.50
(6) Temporary gas $5.50
(7) Reinspection:
• First occurrence $47.00
• Second occurrence $57.00
• Each reinspection thereafter $67.50
(8) Backflow Device—Annual Inspection $31.50
(9) Other equipment or appliances not listed in this section, $5.50
each
***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$77.50 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, addition, or complete re-fit of existing
buildings:
• Single-family, multifamily, or duplex use not $0.0072
exceeding three stories, which includes an
attached or detached residential garage, storage,
or outbuilding, per square foot of building or
addition
• Commercial use, which includes all other $0.0093
occupancies not listed in this section, per square
foot of building or addition
• Commercial storage, warehouse, or parking $0.0032
garage, which does not apply to accessory office
areas, per square foot of building or addition
(2) Alteration, repair, or replacement of mechanical units:
• Existing single-family, duplex, or multifamily $5.50
residences tenant or premise, for each:
• Alteration, repair, addition to, or replacement of $16.50
mechanical units on commercial structures, for
each:
(3) Reinspection:
• First occurrence $47.00
• Second occurrence $57.00
• Each reinspection thereafter $67.50
(4) Other equipment or appliances not listed, each $5.50
(5) General inspection $5.50
2b. CODE ENFORCEMENT
2b-1. Miscellaneous Fees:
(1) Fee to Abate Junk Vehicle (maximum charge) $155.00
(2) Public Right-of-Way Sign Removal $26.00 + $1.00 per day
for storage
(3) Vacant Structure Registry (Annual) $155.00
(4) Vacant Structure Inspection Fee (Annual) $52.00
2b-2. Donation Boxes:
Initial Donation Box Fee (site plan review; building $77.50
permit/inspection)
Annual Renewal Donation Box Fee $52.00
2c. PLANNING
2c-1. Platting:
(1) Preliminary Plats
Fees for preliminary platting shall be as follows:
• Up to five acres $179.00
• More than five acres $179.00
o Plus, additional per-acre fee or thereof(up $11.00
to $523.00 maximum)
(2) Final, Notification, and Minor Plats
Fees for final platting and courthouse filing shall be as
follows:
• Plats within City of Wichita Falls and Wichita
County:
o Final plat, up to five acres $295.00
o More than five acres $295.00
■ Plus, additional per-acre fee or $11.00
fraction thereof up to $500.00
maximum
o Notification Plat, in addition to final plat fee $78.00
o Plat Vacation $210.00
o Minor Plat $295.00
• Plats within the Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Archer Clay
Area: County County
o Final plat, up to five acres
$295.00 $523.00
o More than five acres
$295.00 $523.00
■ Plus, additional per-acre fee or
fraction thereof up to $500.00 $11.00 $11.00
maximum
o Notification Plat, in addition to final plat fee
$78.00 $78.00
o Plat Vacation
$210.00 $470.00
o Minor Plat
$295.00 $523.00
(3) The fees in subsections (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 $210.00
Adjustment, Appeals and Variances to Construction
Board of Adjustments and Appeals
(2) Right-of-way and easement encroachment release $105.00
(3) Street, alley, or easement closure, abandonment, $210.00
vacation
(4) Street name change $523.00
(5) Annexation $523.00
(6) Certification letters for zoning, floodplain, or building
encroachment
• Basic Fee $26.00
• Intensive Review Fee $52.00
(7) Zoning fees
• Site plan review
o Application (This fee shall not apply to site $78.00
plans accompanying a conditional use
application )
o Appeal $52.00
• Conditional Use Permit
o Application $179.00
o Application for carport $179.00
o Conditional use for communications tower $260.00
o Appeal $104.00
• Administrative appeals $210.00
• Zoning amendments (rezoning)
o Up to five acres $470.00
o More than five acres $470.00
■ Plus, per acre or fraction thereof $11.00
o Rezoning to PUD $575.00
■ Plus, per acre or fraction thereof $11.00
• Subdivision Modification/Variance Request $0.00
(8) Credit Card/Online Transaction Fee no more than 6% of the
transaction
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 $15.00
(3) Itinerant Merchant Permit Fee $30.00
• Plus per additional location $30.00
(4) Crafted Precious Metal Dealer Permit Fee $25.00
• Plus per employee working under permit $15.00
(5) Transient Show License Fee $40.00
• Plus per day $15.00
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) Payments made at the Utility Collection's counter, via No more than 3.50% of
IVR, via Resident Access, or the City's website ($2.50 amount charged
minimum per transaction)
(2) eChecks with Tyler Payments No more than $1.95 per
electronic check
transaction
(3) 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 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 $475.00
at least one fire apparatus (engine, truck,
rescue/Hazmat, manpower squad, command
vehicle, mini-pumper), per day, with a one-day
minimum
• any consumable used or partly used for the Actual cost
mitigation of any hazardous materials spill or
release; and
• repairing or replacing any nonconsumable item Actual cost
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 fee for standby fire crew, per hour (2-hour $55.00
minimum)
(3) Bonfire Standby, per hour(2-hour minimum) $55.00
(4) Open Burning, per hour(2-hour minimum) $50.00
(5) Other fire department permits (includes any other permit $55.00
designated by the International Fire Code)
(6) Extended on-scene time to mitigate gas line breaks and
downed power lines
• For each response to a hazardous condition $475.00
involving gas line breaks and downed power lines
involving at least one fire apparatus (engine, truck,
rescue, squad, command vehicle), a one-time fee
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
(7) Event Standby, per hour for each firefighter (2-hour $60.00
minimum)
• UTV/Event Cart Fee, per hour per UTV/Cart $40.00
5a-2. General Fire Inspection:
$32.00
General Business
Compliance Failure Penalty for General Business
Inspection
• 1st Fire Marshal Re-Inspection $50.00 + $32.00
• 2nd Fire Marshal Re-Inspection $100.00 + $32.00
• 3rd Fire Marshal Re-Inspection $200.00 + $32.00
• Each subsequent re-inspection $200.00
Other Commercial Inspections
(1) State-Licensed Healthcare Facility (Hospitals, Nursing $5.00
and Assisted Living Facilities, Rehab Hospitals), per bed,
per year
(2) Education Campuses (Private and Public) (Elementary, $40.00
Middle, High Schools, Technical/Career Centers), per
campus, per year
(3) Apartment Complexes (Residential Apartments [Single $35.00
and Multi-Story]), per building, per year
• Plus per-floor fee, per year $20.00
(4) Hotel/Motel, per floor, per year $80.00
(5) Hazardous Material Occupancy, per year $150.00
(6) Mercantile Occupancy over 40,000 sq ft, per year $150.00
(7) High-Rise Occupancy - 1st Floor $35.00
• Plus fee for each additional floor $20.00
(8) Foster Care Inspection (Initial Inspection) Free
• Each subsequent inspection $30.00
(9) Outside of city limits inspections, per hour(1-hour $60.00
minimum), including follow-up inspections
Compliance Failure Penalty, other than General Business
• After second failed inspection $50.00
• After third failed inspection $100.00
• After fourth failed inspection $200.00
5a-3. New and Updated Fire Alarms and Sprinkler Systems:
(1) Fire Sprinkler Systems
a) New fire sprinkler systems, plus: $135.00
• Fee per 5,000 square feet (maximum $575.00) $25.00
b) Alterations/Repairs
• Up to 50 heads $40.00
• 51-100 heads $80.00
• 100+ heads $125.00
c) Subsequent inspections $50.00
(2) Fire Alarm Systems
a) New fire alarm system, plus: $100.00
• Fee per 5,000 square feet (maximum $450.00) $25.00
b) Alterations/Repairs, per alarm $40.00
panel/dialer/communicator swap
• Up to 25 devices $50.00
• 26-40 devices $90.00
• 41+ devices New alarm rate
c) Subsequent inspections $50.00
(3) Alarm Service Fees
a) If the location has more than three but fewer than six $50.00
false alarms in the preceding 12-month period
b) If the location has more than five but fewer than eight $75.00
false alarms in the preceding 12-month period
c) If the location had eight or more false alarms in the $100.00
preceding 12-month period
(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 $25.00
errors/violations
c) Second follow-up inspection with outstanding $50.00
errors/violations
d) Subsequent follow-up inspections with outstanding $100.00
errors/violations
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, per% day(4 hours) $250.00
(2) Drill Tower without live fire training, per% day(4 hours) $100.00
(3) Safety Officer, per hour(2-hour minimum) $75.00
(4) Instructor, per hour(2-hour minimum):
(a) Captain $75.00
(b) Lieutenant $65.00
(c) Fire Equipment Operator $52.00
(d) Firefighter $49.00
(5) TCFP Certification Classes
• Fire Officer I or II (online course, includes state $150.00
skills testing)
• Fire Instructor I, II, or III (online course, includes $150.00
state skills testing)
• Incident Safety Officer (online course, includes $150.00
state skills testing)
Class fees DO NOT include: state exam fee, resource
materials, or certification fees. The student is responsible
for book(s) and exam fee(s)
(6) Propane Charged at market rate
• The tank level will be checked prior to use and and actual usage
again after use. The entity using the propane will
then be invoiced for the amount used.
(7) Flashover Simulator, per% day(4 hours) $150.00
• User may supply their own MDF and OSB, or the
WFFD will supply the materials at cost plus 15%.
(8) Rescue Tools, per% day(4 hours) $50.00
• Plus repair costs incurred due to misuse
(9) Administer State Skills Testing, per student $75.00
(10) Trash and debris left behind Additional Cleaning Fee
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 $430.00
• Duplicate city tag $7.00
(2) Animal permits:
• Commercial:
o Fowl, Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Ferret $162.00
o Grooming Shop $165.00
o Kennel $135.00
o Performing Animal, Petting Zoo, Circus $165.00
o Pet Store $162.00
o Private Animal Shelter $165.00
o Stable, Riding School $165.00
o Permit Reapplication Fee $54.00
o Permit Reinspection Fee $28.00
• Residential:
o Fowl $33.00
o Livestock $82.00
o Livestock with identification $59.00
o Pet Fancier $54.00
o Project Animal $21.00
o Rabbit $28.00
o Swine $48.00
o Permit Reapplication Fee $28.00
o Permit Reinspection Fee $28.00
(3) Special permits:
• Feral Cat Colony $10.00
• Litter, per litter $107.00
• Sellers, per litter $269.00
• Stud, per breeding $107.00
(4) Impound Fees:
• Spayed or neutered animal:
O 1st impound $46.00
O 2nd impound in any 36-month period $87.00
O 3rd impound in any 36-month period $117.00
O 4th impound in any 36-month period $145.00 + $31.00 for
each additional impound
• Animal that is not spayed or neutered:
O 1st impound $52.00
O 2nd impound in any 36-month period -ASC $98.00
will transport to veterinarian for spay/neuter
• Small Animal (birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, snakes,
hamsters, fish, etc.)
o Impound Fee $10.00
• Small Livestock
o Impound Fee $70.00
• Large Livestock
o Impound Fee $136.00
(5) Daily Boarding Fees:
• Small Animal (birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, snakes, $5.00
hamsters, fish, etc.)
• Animal $10.00
• Small Livestock $23.00
• Large Livestock $28.00
(6) Quarantine Fees:
• Quarantine Vaccinations $24.00
• Ten-Day Quarantine Fee (to be paid at beginning of
quarantine:
(a) Initial Quarantine $182.00
(b) 2nd quarantine of same animal $239.00
(c) 3rd quarantine of same animal $347.00
(d) 4th quarantine of same animal $464.00
(e) Any subsequent quarantine $464.00 + $115.00 for
each additional
quarantine
• Daily boarding fee after 10-day quarantine, per day $28.00
• Rabies testing in lieu of quarantine $54.00
(7) Animal surrender fee payable by owner:
• Single animal $33.00
• Litter less than 4 months old —three or fewer (Mom $44.00
charged as single animal)
• Litter less than 4 months old —four or more (Mom $67.00
charged as single animal)
• Animal Pickup Fee $16.00
(8) Deceased animal removal fee:
• Animal weighing 50 lbs or less $23.00
• Animal weighing greater than 50 lbs $33.00
(9) Trapping:
• Small trap deposit $65.00
• Large trap deposit $167.00
(10) Adoption Fees:
• Dog Adoption Fee $40.00
• Cat Adoption Fee $40.00
• Transport Fee to Veterinarian out of City limits $28.00
• Small Animal: (birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, snakes, $10.00
hamsters, fish, etc.)
• Fowl $3.00
• Small Livestock (goats, sheep, pigs) $42.00
• Large Livestock (horses, donkeys, cows) $78.00
(11) Miscellaneous Fees:
• Microchipping $10.00
• Rabies voucher $15.00
• Late Fee Permit $28.00
• Late Fee License $11.00
• 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 $275.00
o Add-on for an annually permitted $138.00
establishment
• Concession Stand $139.00
• Farmer's Market $36.00
• Farmer's Market Vendor $0.00
• Frozen Dessert $165.00
• Ghost Kitchen $0.00
• Multi-departmental Grocery Store $221.00
o An additional permitting fee will be charged $139.00
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 $310.00
• Retail Food Establishment (Restricted Operation) $221.00
• Retail Food Establishment:
o Small $226.00
o Medium $283.00
o Large $329.00
• Retail Food Establishment Mobile (Restricted $221.00
Operation)
• Retail Food Establishment Mobile $258.00
• Shared Community Kitchen $139.00
• Sample Permit
o Add-on for an annually permitted $139.00
establishment
(2) Temporary Permits:
• Temporary Event Coordinator $0.00
• Temporary permit (if turned in >_ 5 business days $56.00
prior)
• Temporary permit (if turned in < 5 business days $84.00
prior)
(3) Re-inspection Fees:
• Each re-inspection $82.00
• Soft-serve re-sample fee $31.00
(4) Initial Inspection Fees:
• New construction $163.00
• Extensive remodel that requires construction $112.00
• Concept change that requires change of equipment $112.00
6b-2. Fees for Ambulance Franchises and Permits:
(1) Initial franchise application fee $541.00
(2) Annual franchise fee $107.00
(3) Annual permit fee per ambulance $108.00
6b-3. Body Art Fees:
(1) Initial annual body art operator license fee $540.00
(2) Renewal annual body art operator license fee $110.00
(3) Initial testing fee, which covers two attempts to pass the $110.00
examination, and which amount will be credited toward the
initial annual body art operator license fee.
(4) Additional attempts to pass the examination, which will not $55.00
be credited toward any license or permit fees.
(5) Temporary tattoo artist fee $55.00
6b-4. Miscellaneous Fees:
(1) Foster home inspection fee $54.00
(2) Daycare inspection fee $108.00
(3) Swimming pool permits, per pool, per year $215.00
(4) Manager of public and semi-public water-related activity $54.00
operation, per manager, per year
(5) Late charge for renewal of expired division 1 permits, for $28.00
every month expired
6b-5. Lodging Permit Fee Schedule:
(1) 1 - 10 Rooms $108.00
(2) 11 - 25 Rooms $135.00
(3) 26 - 50 Rooms $162.00
(4) 51 - 75 Rooms $215.00
(5) 76 - 100 Rooms $243.00
(6) 101 - 150 Rooms $269.00
(7) 151 - 200 Rooms $323.00
(8) 201 + Rooms $377.00
6b-6. Vacuum Truck and Grease Trap Permit Fees:
(1) Vacuum truck permit fee (per truck) $162.00
(2) Grease trap permit fee $81.00
(3) Late fees:
• Grease trap permit, for every month expired $28.00
• Vacuum truck permit, for every month expired $28.00
• Industrial wastewater permit, for every month Five percent of permit
expired 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 $295.00
(2) New Installation-Proprietary System with ongoing $325.00
maintenance
(3) Property Transfer/Existing System Inspection $178.00
(4) Additional Site Visits $118.00
Note: Fees cover up to two site visits. Extra fee for additional
trip.
6c. Laboratory:
(1) Water testing fees:
• Total Coliform Water Testing $20.00
•
(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. $0.15
• Patrons shall be assessed a fine 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. Based on degree of
• Damaged materials shall be inspected by the damage
library staff, and the charges shall be assessed
based upon the degree of damage.
(3) Lost library cards. $1.00
• A new library card shall be issued as a replacement
for a lost library card for a charge for adults and
children.
(4) Photocopying. Option shown on copy
• Patrons may make photocopies, microfilm, machine
microfiche copies, or computer printouts for a
charge to be determined by the option shown on
the copying machine.
(5) Nonresident library cards. $25.00
• When new library cards are issued, a fee 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, per transaction $2.50
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 day, per field:
o Grass $125.00
o Turf $250.00
• 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 and 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, per two-week session $100.00
(3) Swimming Pool Fees
• Admission Fee
o Age 18 and older $3.00
o Under 18 years of age $2.00
• Swim Lesson Fee, per two-week session $50.00
• Swimming Pool Rental, per two hours $250.00
(4) 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 one 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
• Wood $195.00
• No Container $255.00
(9) Overtime
• Monday — Friday, arrival to cemetery after 3:00 $290.00
p.m.
• Monday — Friday, after 3:00 p.m. $290.00
• Saturday $640.00
(10) Additional Tent Set-up $96.00
(11) Cemetery Transfers, per burial site $25.00
9d. Mobile Stage Fees:
(1) Reservation Deposit $100.00
(2) Stage Rental Fee, per day $600.00
(3) Cleanup & Damage Deposit $1,000.00
(4) Call Back Fee, per occasion $50.00
(5) Sound System, per day $100.00
9e. Miscellaneous Park Fees:
(1) RV Park Usage Fee, per site, per day $20.00
(2) 50 Plus Zone Membership Fee, per year $40.00
(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
0 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
0 6 hours + $120.00
• After-Hours Key Pickup $30.00
(6) Park Shelter Rental, per 4 hours $15.00
10. POLICE
10a. Accident Investigation Reports:
(1) Accident Investigation Reports Fee The 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
• if the location has more than three but fewer than $50.00
six false alarms in the preceding 12-month period
• if the location has more than five but fewer than $75.00
eight false alarms in the preceding 12-month
period
• if the location had eight or more false alarms in $100.00
the preceding 12-month period.
(5) Credit Card/Online Transaction Fee, per transaction $2.95
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, per hour $150.00
• 2nd Tow Truck, per hour $150.00
(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, per hour $187.50
• 2nd Tow Truck, per hour $187.50
(6) Heavy Duty Towing (towing a vehicle with a gross vehicle
weight of over 25,000 pounds)
• 1st Tow Truck, per hour $375.00
• 2nd Tow Truck, per hour $375.00
***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
(3) Vehicle VIN Inspection Fee $40.00
11. PUBLIC WORKS
11a. CONSTRUCTION IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
11a.-1. Construction in the Right-of-Way Fees:
(1) Excavation $56.00
(2) Drive Approach $11.00
• Each Additional Approach $6.00
• Drive Approach w/ Sidewalk and/or Curb, per linear $0.17
foot of sidewalk or curb
(3) Sidewalk and/or Curb Work only, per linear foot of sidewalk $11.00 plus $0.17
or curb
(4) Median Cut Permit Application Fee $6.00
(5) Network Nodes
• Single Node Permit Fee $265.00
• For up to 5 Network Nodes $526.00
• For each additional Network Node $107.00
• Annual Network Node Rental Rate, per Network $265.00
Node
(6) Node Support Poles, for each pole $1,046.00
• City-Owned Service Pole, per node $22.00
(7) Transfer Facility
• For up to 5 Network Nodes for Connectivity $526.00
Purposes
• For each additional Network Node $107.00
• Monthly Transfer Facility Rental Rate $30.00
(8) Reinspection Fee (if required) $11.00
11 b. SANITATION, SEWAGE, & STORMWATER
11 b-1. Abnormal Sewage Surcharges:
(1) Abnormal BOD, per 100 cubic feet of water usage for each $0.079
unit or fraction of 300 mg/I in excess of 300 mg/I
(2) Abnormal TSS, per 100 cubic feet of water usage for each $0.079
unit or fraction of 300 mg/I in excess of 300 mg/I
(3) Abnormal fats, oils, and grease, per 100 cubic feet of water $0.079
usage for each unit or fraction of 300 mg/I in excess of 300
mg/I
11 b-2. Commercial Landfill and Transfer Station Charges:
(1) Municipal/industrial solid waste hauled to landfill, per ton $32.23
(2) Municipal/industrial solid waste hauled to transfer station, $57.53
per ton
(3) Tires hauled to the transfer station, per ton $209.00
(4) Source-separated compostable organics hauled to the $20.71
landfill, per ton
(5) Credit Card Transaction Fee, per transaction $3.40
(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$27.00, 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) Purchase Price for Compost,per cubic yard(with a three-yard $13.40
minimum purchase)
11 b-3. Solid Waste Removal Rates and Charges:
(1) Single-family unit:
• Alley Collection, per month $27.30
• Curbside automated collection, per month $18.27
(2) One-family unit or single-family unit, without alley entrance, $46.25
where it is necessary to carry out municipal solid waste for
more than ten feet but less than 50 feet from the curb, per
month
(3) One-family unit or single-family unit, without alley entrance, $56.50
where it is necessary to carry out municipal solid waste for
more than 50 feet but less than 100 feet from the curb, per
month
(4) One-family unit or single-family unit, without alley entrance, $67.10
where it is necessary to carry out the municipal solid waste
more than 100 feet from the curb, per month
(5) Multifamily units on one meter, excluding apartment
complexes and mobile home parks, per unit:
• Alley Collection, per month $27.30
• Curbside automated collection, per month $18.27
(6) Multifamily units on separate meter, excluding apartment
complexes and mobile home parks, per unit:
• Alley Collection, per month $27.30
• Curbside automated collection, per month $18.27
(7) Apartment houses and complexes, which receive curbside $18.27
automated collection, all residential units therein, each unit,
per month
(8) Mobile home parks, which receive curbside automated $18.27
collection, all occupied mobile home spaces therein, each
space, per month
(9) Commercial and business establishments, which receive $41.93
curbside automated collection, per month
(10) Commercial and business establishments, apartment complexes, 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 (cubic yard) Pickups Per Week Monthly Charge Per Container
3 2 $125.89
3 3 $188.66
3 4 $251.57
3 5 $314.88
3 6 $377.32
4 2 $142.56
4 3 $213.85
4 4 $285.11
4 5 $356.41
4 6 $428.41
6 2 $251.75
6 3 $377.38
6 4 $503.14
6 5 $629.71
6 6 $754.52
8 2 $272.48
8 3 $408.75
8 4 $544.95
8 5 $681.29
8 6 $817.45
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$52.45
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 $41.93.
When multiple businesses are served by one meter, each business will be charged the
minimum fee. Additional pickups will be made at $69.89 per container. Nothing outside
the container will be removed for the container fee.
(11) Commercial Dumpster Lock, per month $5.25
(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 $68.00
neglect is determined, per container
(15) The charges for ten cubic yard roll-off service are as follows:
• Delivery set fee $89.00
• Pull / Reset Fee $47.00
• Per day rental $6.25
• Landfill charge for refuse, per ton $32.23
• Landfill charge for compostable organic material, $20.71
per ton
(16) Payload Service:
• Initial trip charge $33.50
• Plus, loading fee, per minute $3.10
(17) Automated Curbside Organic Reuse:
• Residential 96-gallon cart, per month $3.32
o Residential customers must maintain the organic reuse service for a
minimum of six months or be charged a pickup fee of$13.00.
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, per month $7.76
• Commercial customers are not allowed to participate in the compost give-
away program.
(18) Commercial Dumpster Organic Reuse:
Container Size (cubic yard) Pickups Per Week Monthly Charge Per Container
3 2 $55.50
4 3 $64.00
6 4 $113.00
8 5 $122.34
(19) Franchise Hauler
• Franchise Fee, per year $262.00
• Franchise Vehicle Fee, per vehicle, per year $523.00
(20) Commercial Service Site Permit
• Compacter Unit, per month $26.50
• Roll-Off Container (minimum 10 yd up to 50 yd), per $11.25
month
11 b-4. Sewer Service Rates:
(1) Retail User Monthly Minimum, per full billing cycle $8.67
(2) Monthly Sewer Usage Rate (Non-Residential), for each 100 $2.02
cubic feet of water
(3) Monthly Sewer Usage Rate (Residential) based on the average
winter months' water
usage
11 b-5. Water Connection Application Deposits:
(1) Fees & Minimum Deposits:
• Single-Unit Residential Meters $102.00
• Duplexes, Apartments, Mobile Home Park Meters
o Each Unit or Occupiable Space $76.50
o Minimum $112.00
• Business, Commercial, and Industrial Meters, $112.00
estimate of a two-month bill (minimum)
• Special-Purpose Meters (e.g., Yard Sprinklers, $76.50
Pools), per service connection
(2) Builder Deposit for New Construction Site $112.00
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) Minimum Bill
3/4 $20.64
1 $41.82
1 and 1/2 $77.10
2 $119.45
3 $218.30
4 $359.45
6 $712.35
8 $1,263.20
10 $1,968.87
(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, per hundred $4.19
• Next 800 cubic feet of water, per hundred $4.40
• Next 1,000 cubic feet of water, per hundred $4.60
• Next 2,000 cubic feet of water, per hundred $5.03
• Next 2,000 cubic feet of water, per hundred $5.31
• Next 6,000 cubic feet and above of water, per $5.63
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, per thousand gallons of water $7.76
• Non-city residents, per thousand gallons of water $15.51
• Non-resident service fee, per month $28.81
(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 $4.50 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 $20.64
• Volume charge, per 100 cubic feet for consumption $0.59
• 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 gallons Per 100 Cubic Feet
Treated Water Transmitted (TWT) NA $4.0462
Raw Water Only (RWO) $0.6502 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 Remarks
Sheppard Air Force Base (SAFB) TWT, sole source Pump station meter
Sheppard Air Force Base TWT Capehart Housing
Meter
Sheppard Air Force Base TWT Puckett Tower
Meter
Archer County Municipal Utility TWT
District #1
City of Burkburnett TWT
Dean Dale Water Supply TWT
Corporation
Friberg-Cooper Water Supply TWT
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 RWO
Red River Authority of Texas TWT Lake Arrowhead
System
Windthorst Water Supply TWT
Corporation
Wichita Valley Water Supply RWO Lake Kickapoo
Corporation Meter
Wichita Valley Water Supply TWT Wranglers Retreat
Corporation Meter
(8) Credit Card Convenience Fee, per transaction $3.40
(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 inch $1,625.00
1 inch $1,729.00
• Non-standard water tap: A water tap that is larger Determined by job
than one inch or that includes a service line longer estimate using standard
than 15 feet; requires underground boring, charges
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.
• 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 $167.38
Manhole $355.47
• Non-standard sewer tap: A sewer tap where non- Determined by job
standard equipment or materials are required; estimate using standard
additional preparation by the city is required; or charges
trench/excavation safety to meet OSHA standards
must be achieved by the city.
• 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 Charge
Labor, per hour(normal duty hours) $25.27
Labor, per hour(overtime) $37.49
Materials Current City cost + 10%
for administration &
warehousing
Backhoe/ditcher/front-end loader, per hour (4-hour $66.39
min)
Crew truck with tools, per day(1/2 day minimum) $41.82
Sewer rod truck, or jet cleaner with crew, per hour $83.64
(normal duty hours)
Sewer rod truck, or jet cleaner with crew, per hour $117.62
(overtime)
Sewer Recycle Unit with crew, per hour(normal duty $167.28
hours)
Sewer Recycle Unit with crew, per hour(overtime) $235.23
Air compressor, per hour(2-hour minimum) $34.51
Tap machine (6" and smaller), per job $209.00
Tap machine (larger than 6"), per job $380.56
Lighted arrow board, per day(1/2 day minimum) $138.27
Standard barricading of excavation, per day: use of $89.91
not more than three Type I barricades with lights as
necessary and/or plastic fencing, three standard
traffic signs, and six standard traffic cones. Includes
one on-site check per day. (1/2 day minimum)
Standard manhole (5'deep) $2,246.10 + $397.30/foot
over 5 feet
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 increase Determined by job
estimate using standard
charges
Underground boring without casing (up to 60') (for $498.00
1" and less), per job
Underground boring without casing Diameter in inches X
$4.18 + $4.18 per linear
foot
Underground boring with casing Boring cost plus materials
cost
Shoring (if required for other services), per day $276.53
Backfill and Pavement Repair:
Labor, per hour(normal duty hours) (2-hour min) $25.27
Labor, per hour(overtime hours) (2-hour minimum) $37.49
Materials Current cost City + 10%
for Administration and
Warehousing
Backhoe/Front End Loader, per hour(2-hour min) $66.39
Dump Truck, per hour(2-hour minimum) $77.37
Crew truck with tools, per hour(2-hour minimum) $20.91
Pavement repair for water tap, per job minimum $548.90
Unload septic waste from vacuum truck at City $0.10 for loads originating
Wastewater Treatment Plant, per gallon within city limits.
$0.17 for loads originating
outside city limits
Laboratory testing of septic loads with excessive Commercial lab cost plus
levels of FOG, TSS, or BOD or with other 10% for administration
constituents not acceptable at plant. and handling
Dewatering and disposal of grease and/or grit waste N/A - refer customer to
at City Wastewater Treatment Plant private Type 5 facility
Returned check (no cut-off required) $31.37
Cut-off/reconnect as per request of customer $31.37
Service Disconnect and Restoration Fee $31.37 + additional
charge of$20.90 if same-
day reconnect requested
Remove meter (up to and including 1') $69.00 + deposit or
payment
Remove meter (larger than 1') Determined by job
estimate using standard
charges
Meter Reset for Pre-existing Residence (up to and $522.75, unless within 5
including 1') years after removal of
meter
Meter Reset for Pre-Existing Residence (larger than Determined by job
1") estimate using standard
charges
Padlock and saddle damage $38.67
Water-off lid (customer damage) $55.42
Cut-off/replacement (customer damage) $130.70
Meter damage (customer tampering) (up to 1') $69.00
Remove/install cut-off and install/remove plug $198.65
customer service line (up to 1')
Additional measures to prevent illegal use of water Determined by job
estimate using standard
charges
Meter test (of accurate meter) (up to 1') $76.06
Meter test (of accurate meter) (larger than 1') Determined by job
estimate using standard
charges
Reread (reading accurate) $20.90
Establish temporary water account (includes $31.37
establishment of account, turn-on/turn-off of water)
Deposit for Fire Hydrant Meter $1,990.00 meter deposit +
$104.50 billing deposit
Manual invoicing, per hour(minimum charge) $24.10
Standard barricading of excavation: use of not more $89.91
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. (half-day minimum)
11b-7. Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Fees:
Category 1 Metal Finishers $2,300.00
Category 2 Centralized Waste $2,090.00
Category 3 Steam/Electric Generation $1,153.00
Category 4 Electroplating $2,200.00
Category 5 Laundry $1,046.00
Category 6 Non-Classified $1,046.00
Category 7 Glass Manufacturing $1,046.00
Category 8 Non-Significant Industries $837.00
11b-8. Miscellaneous Water/Sewer/Sanitation/Stormwater Fees:
(1) New landscaping fee during Stage 1 & 2 drought $53.00
(2) New Landscaping Water Rate during Stage 2 3 X normal rate over 10
ccf
(3) Stormwater fee, per unit $5.10
• Maximum commercial fee, per month $1,741.65
(4) Street Sweeper Fee, per hour(2-hour minimum) $100.00
(5) Engineering Construction Bid Plan Set $37.00
(6) Late Payment Fee, per every 30 days after due date $26.50
(7) Municipal Settings Designation (MSD) Application Fee $2,620.00
(8) Industrial Water Reuse Rate, per 1,000 gallons $3.20
(9) Water Bacteriological Analysis, per test $64.30
12. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
12a. Miscellaneous Fees & Liens:
(1) Administrative Fee for Abatement, per lot or parcel $125.00
a) 2nd Offense $135.00
b) 3rd Offense $145.00
c) 4th Offense $155.00
(2) Dangerous Weeds and Grass Abatement, per lot or $140.00
parcel
a) Lots larger than 5,000 s.f., but less than 7,500 s.f. $150.00
b) Lots larger than 7,500 s.f. $175.00
(3) Credit Card/Online Transaction Fee no more than 4% of
transaction amount
12b. Easement, License, Abandonment, or Encroachment Agreement Fees:
(1) General default $1,000.00
(2) Sidewalk Encroachment $250.00
(3) Trail Connection Encroachment $0.00
12c. Lake Lot Fees:
(1) Annual Fee
• Pier $80.00
• Boathouse $160.00
• Crappie House $160.00
(2) One-time application fee for Pier, Boathouse, & Crappie $75.00
House
(3) Transfer Fees, per lease
• Old Leases, $100.00
• Current Leases $200.00
(4) Waterfowl Hunting Permit $50.00
(5) Late Payment Penalty $200.00
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute airport hangar leases
and airport land leases for terms of five years or less.
6. This ordinance shall take effect October 1, 2025, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of September, 2025.
MAYOR
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City Zerk