Sec. 17-165. - Fees.

(a)

It is the purpose of this section to provide for the recovery of costs from users of the city's wastewater disposal system for the implementation of the program established in this article. The city may adopt charges and fees which may include:

(1)

Fees for reimbursement of costs of setting up and operating the city's pretreatment program;

(2)

Fees for monitoring, inspections and surveillance procedures;

(3)

Fees for reviewing accidental discharge procedures and construction;

(4)

Fees for permit applications;

(5)

Fees for filing appeals;

(6)

Fees for consistent removal by the city of pollutants otherwise subject to federal pretreatment standards;

(7)

Other fees as the city may deem necessary to carry out the requirements contained in this section.

(b)

These fees relate solely to the matters covered by this article and are separate from all other fees chargeable by the city.

(c)

Use fees:

(1)

Categorical electroplating/metal finishers:

<2,500 GPD $200.00 per year

2,500 to 10,000 GPD 400.00 per year

10,000 to 50,000 GPD 600.00 per year

(2)

Other significant non-categorical users:

<2,500 GPD $100.00 per year

2,500 to 10,000 GPD 300.00 per year

10,000 to 50,000 GPD 500.00 per year

(3)

Non-significant industrial users:

1st year $200.00

Every 3 years 200.00

(4)

Restaurant/food service:

<50 seats $100.00 per year

50 to 100 seats 200.00 per year

100 seats and/or drive-through 300.00 per year

(5)

Vehicle service/marinas:

1st year $200.00

Every 3 years 200.00

(6)

Dry cleaners/laundromat:

1st year $200.00

Every 3 years 200.00

(7)

Commercial users:

1st year $200.00

Every 3 years 200.00

(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 17-165; Ch. 265, § I, 8-19-03; Ch. 891, § I, 8-29-23)