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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.fProposed Action Dennis Feller, Finance Director Date December 17, 2012 Item No. Resolution Approving the Schedule of Fees Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve the Resolution Approving the Schedule of Fees. Approval of the Resolution will result in the approval of the schedule of fees. Overview The proposed 2013 budget anticipated adjustment of certain fees. The proposed changes are consistent with the discussions conducted at the budget work sessions. Primary Issues to Consider (see attached) •S Which fees are proposed to increase and by how much? Supporting Information Resolution. The attached resolution is red -lined to clearly demonstrate the changes from year to year. Financial Impact: $ N/A budgeted: Yes Source: Various Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): Notes: • Which fees are proposed to increase and by how much? Proposed Fee Increases Primary Issues to Consider Animal Fees /Licenses The animal licenses were approved by the City Council at its November 5 meeting: Permits The right of way permit fees are proposed to increase as a result of increase in Dakota County administration fees and credit card processing fees. • Excavation permit fee is proposed to increase by $25 plus $0.01 per lineal foot for each excavation foot over 2,640 feet (from $200 to $225 and $0.20 to $0.21 per lineal foot). • Obstruction permit fee is proposed to increase by $5 per permit (from $50 to $55). • Registration filing fee is proposed to increase $5 per registration (from $40 to $45). Public Safety Charges An increase of $10 per hour (from $60 to $70) is proposed due to the increase in the hourly rate and related benefits of the police officers. The Police Officer fee and has also been combined into one rate to reflect a junior officer's rate of pay plus benefits while still remaining competitive with the surrounding communities. Utility Billing Fees Street lights rates are proposed to increase by $0.15 per dwelling unit per quarter for residential accounts (from $7.65 per dwelling unit /quarter to $7.80 per dwelling unit /quarter) and $0.0042 per front foot per quarter for commercial accounts (from $0.2140 to $0.2182) as a result of increased electricity costs from Dakota Electric and Xcel Energy. Proposed Removal of Fees: The following fees are proposed to be removed from the fee schedule as they are no longer applicable. General Government Services The fees related to the collection of electronics at the Recycling (Clean -up day) are proposed to be removed from fee schedule as these items are collected by Dakota County. • Large televisions /monitors (19" & larger) ($30 each unit) • Regular televisions /monitors ($20 each unit) • Miscellaneous small electronics ($5 each unit) • Air conditioners ($25 each unit) Licenses The following licenses are proposed to be removed from the fee schedule due to changes in State law or City ordinance. • Body Piercing Business ($300 application fee, $300 license fee) • Mechanical Amusement Device ($15 per site per device) • Tattoo Business ($300 application fee, $300 license fee) Public Safety Charges The following fees are proposed to be removed from the fee crherii le d iie to changes in State law. • The investigations fees related to the tattoo and body piercing business are no longer applicable as the City does riot issue the licenses for these establishments. ($350 per business) • The investigation fee related to permit to carry applications as this investigative service is solely provided by the Dakota County Sheriff. ($10 per application) • The diversion program fee is not applicable as the diversion program is no longer being offered. ($100 per student, including parent) Proposed Additional (NEW) Fees: Public Works Additional fees are proposed to be added for the following: • Equipment Use Fee for the Sewer Camera Truck at a rate of $95 per half hour and $190 per full hour due to recent requests for use in various projects. • Water meter fee for the meter touch pad at a replacement cost of $12 per unit. The initial water meter unit includes the meter touch pad at no additional cost. Fees approved by Ordinance: State Statutes require certain fees to be approved by ordinance rather than resolution. The following fees will therefore be presented to the City Council at the January 7 meeting. Planning and Zonina The single family variance fee is proposed to increase by $50 (from $250 to $300) in order to be consistent with the single family fees for CUPs and IUPs as the processing efforts are similar. Licenses The following licenses are proposed to be removed from the fee schedule due to changes in State law or City ordinance. • Billboards ($25 (illuminated) $50 (single faced) $100 (double faced)) NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following schedule of fees is hereby approved effective for all revenues received after January 1, 2013. I. LICENSES A Body Picrcing Busincss 1. Application fee B. Massage Therapist Massage Therapy Center C iviochanicai Amucomont Dovico 1. Licence Fee per site 2. Liccncc Fcc per dcvice D Pawn Brokers and Precious Metal Dealers E. Sexually Oriented Business F. Solid Waste /Recyclable Material Collection (ord. 3 -8) 1. Class A 2. Class B Recycling Fee G. Tattoo Businosc 1. Application fcc H. Taxicab I. Peddlers and transient merchants J. Tree Trimming and Removal K. Fireworks Sales — in -store Sales — temporary facility L. Tobacco Licenses II. PERMITS CITY OF LAKEVILLE RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2013 SCHEDULE OF FEES A. Excavating and Mining • 10,000 cubic yards or less • 10,001 to 250,000 cubic yards 2013 SCHEDULE OF FEES (ord. 7 -14) $ 300.00 (ord. 3 18) $ 300.00 $ 25.00 (ord. 3 -16) $ 25.00 (ord. 3 12) $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $8,000.00 (ord. 3 -15) $ 300.00 (ord. 3 -10) $ 75.00 $ 75.00 $ 300.00 $ 300.00 (ord. 3 18) $ 300.00 $ 25.00 (ord. 3 -9) $ 25.00 (ord.3 -13) $ 25.00 (ord. 3 -14) $ 100.00 (ord. 3 -20) $ 350.00 $ 300 /yr. (ord. 3 -6) $ 750.00 $1,025.00 Schedule of Fees (continued) F. plus annual fee of $1,000.00 (including first year) • 250,001 to 500,000 cubic yards plus annual fee of $1,650.00 (including first year) • 500,001 or more cubic yards plus annual fee of $2,250.00 (including first year) B. Burning Permit (no charge for recreational fires) C. Explosives Permits D. Outdoor Fireworks Display Permit E. Right of way permit fees (ord. 7 -15) 1. Excavation Permit Fee 2. Obstruction Permit Fee 3. Registration Filing Fee 4. Delay Penalty III. PLANNING AND ZONING A. Publications 1. Comprehensive Plan Update 2. Zoning Ordinance 3. Subdivision Ordinance 4. Sign Ordinance 5. Zoning Map 6. 2020 Land Use Map 7. Publications listed above available in CD $1,100.00 $1,400.00 $ 55.00 50.00 $ 45.00 40.00 $ 80.00 Note: Security required pursuant to ordinance 7 -15- 13.8.2 Construction - related permit fees (ord. 7 -15) 1 Residential Driveway /Curb -cut Application Fee $ 50.00 2. Filling /Grading Permit Application Fee $ 75.00 (sales tax included) (sales tax included) (sales tax included) (sales tax included) (sales tax included) (sales tax included) format (sales tax included) $ 35.00 (ord. 4 -3) $ 50.00 (ord. 8 -2) $ 100.00 $225.00 200.00 plus $0,21 0:20 per lineal foot for each excavation foot over 2,640 feet $ 40.00 $ 35.00 $ 10.00 $ 10.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 10.00 Schedule of Fees (continued) IV. GENERAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES A. Antenna Tower Rental Tenant's Leasing Space Rates Lease agreements are negotiated pursuant to rates, but subject to circumstances, technology, available space, etc. Tenant's leasing space on City elevated tower or monopole. 1. One to three PCS or Cellular, Community, $6,200.00 / yr. Repeater, Multi -User, RCC, or Single User Antennas at same elevation. 2. Four to nine PCS or Cellular, Community, $18,500.00 / yr. Repeater, Multi -User, RCC, or Single User Antennas at same elevation. a. Additional antenna $2,050.00 / yr. 3. Additional Fees and Requirements a. Microwave or Sat. Dish <2' additional fee $600.00 / yr. b. Microwave or Sat. Dish 2 -3' additional fee $900.00 / yr. c. Microwave or Sat. Dish >3' additional fee $1,200.00 / yr. d. Other antennas types Determined on case by case basis e. Limit one coaxial line per antenna, or $1,200.00 / yr. add per additional coaxial line. f. Lease includes 12' x 20' ground space, or $3.00 / ft / yr. add per additional ground space. g. Standard 2' x 2' floor space in City owned building. $45.00 / yr. h. Tenant must install separate electrical and phone utility at tenant's expense. i. Initial consulting fee for review, mapping, $2,500.00 inter - modulation study, etc. paid prior to review. j. Initial landscape and restoration fee paid prior $1,500.00 to construction. D. Community Map /Brochure (single copy) No Charge E. Convenience Fees — online credit card payments F. Copies (black and white 11" x 17" or less single sided) $ .25 per page (black and white greater than 11" x 17 ") $ 3.00 per page CDs /DVDs $ 10.00 each G. Copies (colored 8'/2" x 11" single- sided) $ 1.00 /page (sales tax included) Utilities - $3.50 /transaction Inspections permits — $2.50 /transaction Schedule of Fees (continued) H. Faxing H. Maps • 11 "x17" • 18" x 24" • 24" x 34" • 36" x 48" I. Notary J. Recycling (clean -up day) • Appliances $ 25.00 /ea. • Large televisionc /monitors (19" & Larger) $ 30.00 /w. • Regular telcvisionc /monitors $ 20.00 /oa. • Miscellaneous small electronics $ 5.00/ea. • Air Conditioners $ 25.00 /w. K. Recycling Container • Additional • Replacement L. Returned Checks $ 30.00 M. Utility Customer List (including electronic format) $ 25.00 (sales tax included) N. Finance Charges...Computed at 1.5% per month (18.0% annual) on account balances unpaid after the date due. 0. Weed Mowing - administrative $ 90.00 /lot P. Zoning Letter $ 50.00 V. ANIMAL FEES /LICENSES A. Dog license (bi- annual) B. Dog license neutered /spayed (bi- annual) C. Kennel license (annual) D. Tag and license replacement E. Transfer of ownership F. Pickup G. Boarding $ .25 local $ 1.00 long distance, within Continental US B & W Color $ 3.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $10.00 $ 7.00 $15.00 $15.00 $20.00 $ 1.00 $ 10.00 No charge $ 20.00 $ 20.00 $ 100.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 Schedule of Fees (continued) H. Kennel license transfer I. Dangerous Dog VI. PUBLIC SAFETY CHARGES A. Accident photo B. Digital photos or audio recording (digital -CD) C. DVD D. Police report/animal license listings E. Alarm System - first three calls per year - fourth call - fifth call - sixth and subsequent calls E. Cacti dcpocit escort ccrvice G. Fingerprinting (resident) Fingerprinting (non- resident) H. Fire incident reports (Minnesota Statute 169.09) I. FEMA Emergency Incident Charges (1 hour minimum, includes personnel) • Aerial truck $ 525.00/hr. • Engine company $ 315.00 /hr. • Rescue squad $ 315.00 /hr. • Tanker truck $ 210.00 /hr. • Grass rigs $ 157.50/hr. • Officer Vehicle & Utility Truck $ 105.00 /hr. J. Response Fees / Fire • Gas line encroachment • Car accidents involving extrication • Extinguish illegal burning (includes recreational fire) • Hazardous materials incidents (actual cost/time as listed K. Investigation • 3.2% malt liquor • Intoxicating liquor • Massage therapist or massage therapy center • Pawn brokers & precious metal dealers A. Billable Transaction Fee a. Electronic b. Manual • Sexually oriented businesses • Tattoo & Body Piercing bucinocsos L. Letters of clear record (including but not limited to adoption or foreign jurisdiction request) s N. Police Summary reports (customized) O. Police Officers $ 25.00 $ 100.00 actual cost $ 10.00 $ 25.00 $ 0.25 /per page No Charge $ 50.00 $ 100.00 $ 150.00 /ea. $ 25.00 $ 10.00 $ 25.00 $ 0.25 /per page $ 315.00 /hr. $ 315.00 /hr. $ 315.00 /hr. above) $ 300.00 $ 500.00 $ 100.00 $ 350.00 /listed owner $ 1.50 /transaction $ 2.50 /transaction $ 350.00 $ 350.00 $ 5.00 (on letterhead or notarized) $ 14.00 (invcctigativc fee) $ 20.00 /week $ 70.00 60.00 /hr. Schedule of Fees (continued) Polico Sr. Officorc P. Records check - daycare (over age 18) Q. Towing administration R. Accident Report (Minnesota Statute 169.09) S. Car Seat Installation 1) Residents 2) Non - residents T. Archive Retrieval U. Police Administered Court Order Alcohol Breath Residents Non - residents V. Diversion Program W. Vehicle Impound Administrative Fee Vehicle Impound Storage Fee VII. PUBLIC WORKS A. Staff Services Part -time seasonal Street Maintenance II Lead Man Superintendent Administration B. Equipment Use Fees Loader Motor Grader Dump Truck Tandem Dump Truck Tandem w /Plow Equipment Dump Truck Single Axle Dump Truck Single Axle w /Plow Equipment Mini Dump 1 -Ton Mini Dump 1 -Ton w /Snow Plow Pick -Up 3 / -Ton Pick -Up 1 -Ton 4x4 Pick -Up 1 -Ton 4x4 w /Snow Plow Truck w /Boom Walk Behind Striper Asphalt Roller Bituminous Hot Box Patch Trailer Skid Steer Sweeper Attachment Landscape Planer Attachment Traders Tests $ 68.00 /hr. $ 5.00 /person $ 10.00 /vehicle /incident $ 0.25 /per page N/C $ 10.00 $ 10.00 + cost/copy N/C $ 5.00 $ 100.06 por Studcnt (including Parent) $ 225.00 per vehicle $ 5.00 per day Half Hour Full Hour $ 13.00 $ 26.00 $ 29.00 $ 59.00 $ 32.00 $ 65.00 $ 42.00 $ 84.00 $ 27.00 $ 54.00 $ 21.00 $ 41.00 $ 26.00 $ 52.00 $ 21.00 $ 41.00 $ 37.00 $ 72.00 $ 15.00 $ 26.00 $ 32.00 $ 57.00 $ 13.00 $ 26.00 $ 18.00 $ 36.00 $ 8.00 $ 15.00 $ 11.00 $ 21.00 $ 16.00 $ 31.00 $ 16.00 $ 31.00 $ 2.00 $ 4.00 $ 22.00 $ 44.00 $ 18.00 $ 36.00 $ 11.00 $ 21.00 $ 6.00 $ 10.00 $ 2.00 $ 4.00 $ 4.00 $ 8.00 Schedule of Fees (continued) MT Trackless with Attachments $ 18.00 $ 36.00 Air Compressor (185 CFS) $ 8.00 $ 15.00 Street Sweeper Elgin $ 23.00 $ 46.00 Tanker Truck (2,000 Gallons) $ 19.00 $ 37.00 Articulating Tractor /Blower /Ditch Mower $ 23.00 $ 46.00 10" Tree Chipper $ 11.00 $ 21.00 Fork Lift (5,000 Ib. capacity) $ 8.00 $ 16.00 Tractor Backhoe $ 12.00 $ 23.00 Mini Excavator $ 11.00 $ 21.00 Vactor (with two operators) $ 116.00 $ 232.00 Sewer Camera Truck $ 95.00 $ 190.00 Hydro- Vactor $ 232.00/hr. Includes vactor operator and helper (Minimum of 3 hours) C. Hydrant Meter Deposit • 5/8" meter $ 100.00 • 3" meter $1,000.00 D. Hydrant Meter Rental • 5/8" meter $ 1.00 /calendar day: $25 minimum /agreement • 3" meter $ 3.50 /calendar day: $25 minimum /agreement E. Water Meters • Meter touch pad 12.00 /unit • 3/4" $ 145.00 • 1" $ 190.00 • 1-1/2" $ 350.00 • 1-1/2" turbo $ 900.00 • 2" ppm $ 490.00 • 2" turbo $ 1,100.00 • 3" turbo $ 1,300.00 • 4" turbo $ 2,500.00 • 2" compound $ 1,550.00 • 3" compound $ 1,950.00 • 4" compound $ 3,100.00 F. Pressure Reducing Valves • 3/4" • 1" • 1 -1/2" • 2" • 3" G. MXU Transmitter - Single Port $130.00 (sales tax included) MXU Transmitter - Dual Port $135.00 (sales tax included) $ 70.00 $ 90.00 $ 250.00 $ 315.00 $ 1,700.00 Schedule of Fees (continued) Fixnet - Single Port Fixnet - Dual Port Drive -By -Radio - Single Port Drive -By -Radio - Dual Port $135.00 (sales tax included) $160.00 (sales tax included) $125.00 (sales tax included) $145.00 (sales tax included) H. Water Meter Credits....A credit (equal to the original price paid) will be issued for a 5/8" water meter less than three (3) years old that is exchanged for a larger water meter. VIII. ENGINEERING 1. Comprehensive Plans a. b. c. d. e. f. 9. 2. Digital Data • Data transfer (minimum 1 hour charge) $ 50.00 /hr. 3. Reproduced Engineering record drawings, construction plans, street, subdivision, water and sewer maps, as- builts, drainage plans, aerial photos and any copies over 11" x 17" 4. E -mail pdf copies over 11" x 17" 5. Special Assessment Search 6. Standard Specifications Standard Specifications on CD 7. Detail Plates Comprehensive Park Plan Comprehensive Trail Plan Comprehensive Water Plan on CD Comprehensive Transportation Plan on CD Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan on CD Water Resources Management Plan on CD Wetland Management Plan $20.00 /copy (sales tax included) $20.00 /copy (sales tax included) $25.00 /copy (sales tax included) $25.00 /copy (sales tax included) $25.00 /copy (sales tax included) $25.00 /copy (sales tax included) $60.00 /copy (sales tax included) $ 7.00 /copy (sales tax included) $ 7.00 /copy (sales tax included) $ 25.00 /parcel $ 35.00 /set (sales tax included) $ 25.00 /set (sales tax included) $ 25.00 /set (sales tax included) 8. Topographic Maps • Topographic maps available from Dakota County Survey and Land Information Office. Schedule of Fees (continued) IX. CONNECTION CHARGES AND OTHER DEVELOPMENT FEES A. Trunk Storm Sewer Area Charge 1. Single Family Residential 2. Multi Family Residential 3. Commercial and Industrial B. Crystal Lake Surcharge for Crystal Lake Drainage Areas Only 1. Single Family Residential 2. Multi Family Residential 3. Commercial and Industrial C. Lateral Watermain Access Charge (for adjacent ..atermain previously unassessed) 1. Residential 2. Non - Residential $ 45.00 per Front Foot plus $ 383.00 per service D. Lateral Sanitary Sewer Access Charge (for adjacent sanitary sewer previously unassessed) 1. Residential and Non - Residential $ 39.00 per Front Foot plus $ 393.00 per service E. Sanitary Sewer Availability Charge F. Sanitary Sewer Unit G. Watermain Unit Charge 1. Residential 2. Non - Residential H. Cash Escrow For Future Upgrading of Adjacent (State and Street Assessment Rates) 1. Residential Urban Section 2. Residential Rural Section 3. Commercial Urban Section 4. Commercial Rural Section $ 38.40 per Front Foot plus $ 383.00 per service $ 307.00 per Unit $ 775.00 per Unit $ 3,900.00 per Unit $ 1,950.00 per Unit Street $ 0.167 /sq. ft. $ 0.186 /sq. ft. $ 0.235 /sq. ft. $ 0.0126 /sq. ft. $ 0.0144 /sq. ft. $ 0.0183 /sq. ft. $ 72.00 per Front Foot $ 42.00 per Front Foot $ 108.00 per Front Foot $ 63.00 per Front Foot X. UTILITY BILLING FEES (effective for all accounts billed on or after February 1, 2013). I. Sewer Rates Schedule of Fees (continued) A. Residential 1. Charges shall be based on actual water consumption, or the water consumed during the first quarter of the year, whichever is less. 2. When an account is newly established, the sewer maximum charge shall be set at 18,000 gallons of sewer use. Sewer charge for the remainder of the year will be at this figure, or actual usage, whichever is less. The total for 18,000 gallons is therefore $61.87. 3. A basic sewer charge of $6.25 /dwelling unit per quarter will be charged for all accounts. 4. Cost per thousand gallons shall be $3.09. 5. A flat rate of $61.87 /dwelling unit per quarter shall be charged to those residential customers who do not have metered water. 6. Residential customers shall be billed for a minimum of 5,000 gallons per quarter. B. Industrial, Institutional and Commercial 1. Charges shall be based on actual gallons of water consumed. 2. A basic sewer charge of $6.25 per quarter will be charged for all accounts. 3. Cost per thousand gallons of usage shall be $3.09. 4. Industrial, Institutional and Commercial customers shall be billed for a minimum of 5,000 gallons per quarter. 5. When a separate water system is installed and is limited to uses that cannot enter the sewer system, no charge shall be made for sewer on the water metered for said system. C. Manufactured home parks and multiple - family dwellings served by a single meter shall be charged for the number of units each quarter at the time the meter is read. The sewer charges for each quarter shall be determined by dividing the total gallons of water by number of units. 1. Charges shall be based on actual water consumption, or the water consumed during the first quarter of the year, whichever is less. 2. A basic sewer charge of $6.25 per quarter per dwelling unit will be charged for all accounts. Schedule of Fees (continued) 3. Cost per thousand gallons of consumption shall be $3.09. 4. The charges per dwelling unit shall be based on a minimum of 5,000 gallons per quarter. II. Water Rates A. Residential 1. Charges shall be based on actual metered gallons consumed each quarter. 2. A basic water charge of $3.60 per quarter will be charged for each account. a) Tier one consumption - Shall be $0.85 per thousand gallons for the first 30 thousand gallons. b) Tier two consumption - Shall be $1.34 per thousand gallons in excess of 30 thousand gallons but less than or equal to 49 thousand gallons. c) Tier three consumption - Shall be $2.30 per thousand gallons consumption exceeding 49 thousand gallons. B. Commercial, Industrial and Institutional 1. Charges shall be based on actual metered gallons consumed each quarter. 2. A basic water charge of $3.60 per quarter will be charged for each account. a) Tier one consumption - Shall be $0.85 per thousand gallons for the first 30 thousand gallons. b) Tier two consumption - Shall be $1.34 per thousand gallons in excess of 30 thousand gallons. c) Irrigation sprinkler accounts shall be billed at $2.30 per thousand gallons. C. Manufactured Home Parks and multi - family dwellings 1. Charges shall be based on actual metered gallons consumed each quarter. 2. A basic water charge of $3.60 per quarter will be charged for each dwelling unit. a) Tier one consumption - Shall be $0.85 per thousand gallons for the first 30 thousand gallons for each unit. Schedule of Fees (continued) b) Tier two consumption - Shall be $1.34 per thousand gallons in excess of 30 thousand gallons but less than or equal to 49 thousand gallons for each unit. c) Tier three consumption - Shall be $2.30 per thousand gallons consumption exceeding 49 thousand gallons for each unit. D. Irrigation sprinkler accounts shall be billed at $2.30 per thousand gallons. E. Bulk water accounts 1. Shall be billed at $2.60 per thousand gallons 2. Account setup fee of $10.00 /account F. For those accounts whereby an accurate reading cannot be determined due to faulty meter, water consumption shall be established to be 18,000 gallons per quarter per dwelling unit. III. State water testing fee IV. Streetlights 1. Utility accounts served by water and /or sanitary sewer A. Residential $ 7.80 7.65 /dwelling unit/quarter B. Multiple Family $ 7.80 7,6-5/dwelling unit/quarter C. Institutional $ 0.2182 044G/front foot/quarter D. Commercial /Industrial $ 0.2182 0.21 -40 /front foot/quarter E. New subdivisions, as part of $ 31.20 30.60 /residential dwelling unit development contract 2. Utility accounts not served by water and or sanitary sewer shall be billed annually A. Residential $ 31.20 30.6A /dwelling unit/year B. Multiple Family $ 31.20 30:60 /dwelling unit/year C. Manufactured Homes and No charge Manufactured Home Parks V. Surface Water Management Fee $1.59 /quarter /connection 1. Utility accounts served by water and /or sanitary sewer A. The single family (residential equivalent utility factor) Surface Water Management Utility Fee shall be $7.00 /dwelling unit per quarter for those utility accounts served by water and /or sanitary sewer. 2. Utility accounts not served by water and /or sanitary sewer shall be billed annually. Schedule of Fees (continued) A. The residential equivalent utility factor Surface Water Management Utility Fee shall be $28.00 /dwelling unit per year for those accounts not served by water and /or sanitary sewer. 3. New subdivisions, as part of development contracts, $28.00 /residential dwelling unit. VI. Head of households over 65 years of age or living on social security or pension income alone: 1. Enrolled on or before December 7, 1998 shall be entitled to a 30% discount on water and sanitary sewer services to homesteaded residential properties as described above. Said accounts are also exempt from street light charges as described above. 2. Enrolled after December 7, 1998 shall be entitled to a 30% discount on water, sanitary sewer and street Tight services to homesteaded residential properties as described above subject to a maximum discount based on ten thousand gallons of usage. 3. Persons qualifying for the discount must annually certify that they meet the requirements of this section prior to December 31 of each year in order to receive the benefits in the following year. VII. A monthly penalty of 1.5% of the unpaid balance or $1.00, whichever is greater will be charged on all delinquent accounts that are greater than $10.00. No penalty will be charged on closed accounts. VIII. Accounts certified to the County Treasurer /Auditor for collection with the subsequent year's taxes will be charged a $35.00 service charge plus 18% interest per year. IX. Meter Access Surcharge $75.00 per month X. Water Shut -offs a) During normal business hours b) After normal business hours XI. Water Reconnections a) During normal business hours b) After normal business hours XII. Water Service Call a) During normal business hours b) After normal business hours $30.00 $45.00 $30.00 $45.00 $30.00 $45.00 Schedule of Fees (continued) XIII. Replace frost bottom $40.00 XIV. Testing of Water Meters (only if meter test correct) in accordance with Ordinance 7- 5 -4 -6. a) 5/8" to 1" $45.00 b) 1 1/4" to 2" $85.00 c) All other sizes contract cost (Minneapolis) plus 10% XV. Surcharge for water service (penalties) for violation of Ordinance 7 -5 -12 relating to Emergency (water) Regulations. a) First violation Warning b) Second violation same calendar year $ 50.00 c) Third violation same calendar year $100.00 d) Fourth violation same calendar year $150.00 e) Fifth and subsequent violations $200.00 in same calendar year XVI. Residents with private septic systems shall be billed a private septic system fee of $2.97 /per year APPROVED by the Lakeville City Council this 17 day of December, 2012. ATTEST: Charlene Friedges, City Clerk CITY OF LAKEVILLE Mark Bellows, Mayor