HomeMy WebLinkAbout1478 06-26-2001ORDINANCE N0. 1478
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "FEES," AMENDING
SECTION 30 -15, "FIRE PREVENTION CODE "; AMENDING SECTION
30 -16, "SOLID WASTE COLLECTION'; AMENDING SECTION 30 -34,
"WATER DEPOSITS "; AMENDING SECTION 30 -35, "WATER AND
SEWER SERVICE — MONTHLY RATES; ADDING NEW SECTION 30-
36, "PRIVATE WATER WELL PERMIT FEE "; AMENDING SECTION 30-
38, "MISCELLANEOUS FEES "; AND AMENDING SECTION 30-40,
"SUBDIVISIONS ", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
EULESS; TO REVISE THE FEES LISTED IN SAID SECTIONS;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Euless, Texas, after study, finds that
certain fees contained in the current fee structure do not provide adequate
reimbursement to the City of Euless for the goods and services furnished in return for
such fees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that the fees contained in this
ordinance provide such adequate reimbursement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of
Euless, Texas:
SECTION 1
THAT Section 30 -15, "Fire Prevention Code," of Chapter 30, "Fees ", of the Code of
Ordinances, be hereby amended, and the amended section shall hereafter be and read
in its entirety as follows:
Section 30 -15. Fire Prevention Code.
(a)
Aerosol products
$50.00
(b)
Aircraft refueling vehicles
50.00
(c)
Aircraft repair hanger
50.00
(d)
Automobile wrecking yard
50.00
(e)
Asbestos removal
100.00
(f)
Asphalt or tar kettle, use of
20.00
(g)
Battery systems, lead acid
50.00
(h)
Bowling pin or alley refinishing
50.00
(i)
Candles and open flame devices in assembly
occupancies/ public areas
25.00
(j)
Carnivals and fairs
30.00
(k)
Cellulose nitrate film
50.00
(1)
Cellulose nitrate storage
50.00
(m)
Combustible fiber storage
50.00
(n)
Combustible material storage
50.00
(o)
Compressed gases
(1) One to three cylinders
30.00
(2) Four or more cylinders
50.00
(p)
Commercial rubbish - handling operations
50.00
(q)
Dry cleaning plants /operations
(1) Noncombustible liquid use
35.00
(2) Flammable or combustible liquid use
50.00
(r)
Dust producing operations
50.00
(s)
Explosives /blasting agents /ammunition, use or
storage of
50.00
(t)
Fireworks
(1) Outdoor certified aerial display
100.00
(2) Pyrotechnical special effects, indoor or theatrical
50.00
(u)
Flammable and combustible liquids:
(1) Pipeline operations and excavation 100.00
(2) Storage of Class I liquids in safety can, 15 gal. max. 20.00
(3) Storage of Class 11 or III liquids in portable containers 75.00
(4) Use of underground tanks for the storage
and dispensing of flammable or
combustible liquids (per property) 150.00
(5) Remove, abandon, place temporary out of
service flammable or combustible liquid tanks 100.00
(6) Changing contents stored in flammable or
combustible liquid tanks 50.00
(7) Operation of refineries, distilleries, chemical
plants or similar facilities 150.00
(8) Class I and class II flammable and combustible
liquids in fixed containers on stationary
equipment for emergency power use (50 gal.
maximum quantity) 50.00
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(9) Waste crankcase oil storage tank
(per property)
50.00
(10) Use of above ground fuel storage tanks for
dispensing of class I, II, or III flammable or
combustible liquids (per property)
150.00
(11) Installation of underground or above ground
fuel storage tanks, product lines and vapor
Based on the
recovery systems at fuel dispensing stations.
cost of construction
(12) Tank vehicles for transportation of
flammable or combustible liquids
exempt/no charge
(v)
Fruit ripening processing
100.00
(w)
Fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging
100.00
(x)
Fertilizers (storage greater than 500 lbs.)
50.00
(y)
Garages (use for auto repair)
50.00
(z)
Hazardous materials
75.00
(aa)
Hazardous production materials (semiconductor
operations)
75.00
(bb)
High -piled storage
60.00
(cc)
Hot -work operations
35.00
(dd)
Junk yards
50.00
(ee)
Liquefied Petroleum Gases:
(1) portable containers of 25 gallons and up to
and including 120 water gallon capacity.
25.00
(2) Container exceeding 120 gallons up to and
including 500 water gallon capacity.
35.00
(3) Containers exceeding 500 gallons up to and
including 1,200 water gallon capacity.
75.00
(4) Containers exceeding 1,200 gallons up to and
including 2,000 water gallon capacity
100.00
(ff)
Liquid or gas - fueled vehicles or equipment
in assembly buildings.
35.00
(gg)
Lumber storage /yards greater than 200 cu. ft.
75.00
(hh)
Magnesium, working of
50.00
(ii)
Mall, covered, use of within
(1) Display booths, concessions
20.00
(2) As place of temporary assembly
35.00
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(1) Tents or air - supported structures covering an area
(3) Use of open flame or flame producing devices
20.00
30.00
(4) To display fuel powered equipment
20.00
(3) Exhibitions, trade shows, etc.
(5) Use of compressed gas
20.00
Qj)
Matches, production of
75.00
(kk)
Nitrate film
50.00
(II)
Oil and gas wells
100.00
(mm)Open
burning
(1) Display fires, entertainment events
25.00
(2) Warming fires or portable heating devices
at construction sites
25.00
(3) Training fires (fire department use)
no charge
(4) Bonfires, rubbish fires, trench burning (utilizing
TNRCC approved air curtain system only
500.00
(nn)
Organic coatings
50.00
(pp)
Parade floats
10.00
(qq)
Places of assembly
(1) Gathering of 50 or more people (Group A)
35.00
(2) Churches or non - profit organizations
no charge
(rr
Radioactive materials
100.00
(ss)
Refrigeration equipment
50.00
(tt)
Spray finishing or dipping operations
50.00
(uu)
Security /privacy gates, use of in an emergency
access easement.
35.00
(vv)
Temporary places of assembly
(1) Tents or air - supported structures covering an area
greater than 200 sq. ft.
30.00
(2) Circus, side show, carnival, festivals
30.00
(3) Exhibitions, trade shows, etc.
30.00
(ww) Tire recapping operations
50.00
(xx) Tire storage greater than 240 cu. ft.
50.00
(yy) Welding and cutting operations
50.00
(zz) Wood chips, logs, tree trimmings, storage of in
excess of 200 cu. ft.
35.00
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(aaa) Speed bumps or humps in a marked fire lane
SECTION 2
THAT Section 30 -16, "Solid Waste Collection ", of Chapter 30, "Fees ", of the Euless
Code of Ordinances, as amended, be hereby amended with the addition of the recycling
rates franchise fee, which the amended category shall hereafter be and read as follows:
Recycling rates:
Franchise fees .... 5% of residential billings excluding apartment units
.... $0.45 per apartment unit
SECTION 3
THAT Section 30 -34, 'Water Deposits ", of Chapter 30, "Fees ", of the Euless Code of
Ordinances, as amended, be hereby amended, and the amended section shall
hereafter be and read in its entirety as follows:
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or emergency access easement
25.00
(bbb)
Fire safety inspection fee (initial inspection)
no charge
(ccc)
Reinspection fee (third visit and thereafter)
35.00
(ddd)
Fire department plan review fee ( 65% of
building fee schedule)
(eee)
Fire hydrant flow test
25.00
(fff)
Fire alarm systems, installation of, based on cost
of installation, materials and labor.
(ggg)
Fire sprinkler or standpipe systems, installation of
based on cost of installation, materials and labor.
(hhh)
Chemical fire extinguishing systems, installation of,
based on cost of installation, materials and labor,
(iii)
Mechanical exhaust hoods, installation of,
based on cost of installation, materials and labor.
Qij)
Security /privacy gates, installation of,
based on cost of construction, materials and labor.
(kkk)
Contractors registration fee, annual
50.00
(III)
Contractors renewal fee (January)
25.00
(mmm)
Expired permit penalty late fee
25.00
(nnn)
After hours fire inspection, per hour
47.00
(000)
Private agency request for a fire safety
inspection to secure certification or license
40.00
SECTION 2
THAT Section 30 -16, "Solid Waste Collection ", of Chapter 30, "Fees ", of the Euless
Code of Ordinances, as amended, be hereby amended with the addition of the recycling
rates franchise fee, which the amended category shall hereafter be and read as follows:
Recycling rates:
Franchise fees .... 5% of residential billings excluding apartment units
.... $0.45 per apartment unit
SECTION 3
THAT Section 30 -34, 'Water Deposits ", of Chapter 30, "Fees ", of the Euless Code of
Ordinances, as amended, be hereby amended, and the amended section shall
hereafter be and read in its entirety as follows:
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If the deposit is paid or the request for transfer of service is received before noon,
service can be connected that same day. If the deposit is paid or transfer of service
received after noon, service can be connected the following working day. No specific
times can be designated other than four -hour increments (8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 1:00
p.m. -5:00 p.m.). If the customer requires service be turned on immediately, a same day
service fee will be charged. In addition to the water deposit, a service initiation fee will
be charged to establish a new account.
Residential units $ 60.00
Commercial sprinkler 450.00
Shell buildings 200.00
Motels, per unit 60.00
Apartments, per unit 60.00
Office buildings, per suite 60.00
Fire hydrant meter deposit 600.00
Deposits for commercial customers shall not be less than $75.00 and shall be
calculated to equal the multiple of $5.00 nearest the estimated average monthly billing
for the particular type of customer involved. Calculation shall be based on water, sewer
and garbage monthly billing.
If the amount of the security deposit exceeds $1,000.00, the requirement for the security
deposit may be met by providing a surety bond, which shall be in the amount of the
deposit otherwise required. Such surety bonds shall be subject to the approval of the
city attorney and shall be supported by powers of attorney as he may direct. In addition
to any requirements of the city attorney, such surety company shall be licensed to do
business in the State of Texas and shall be "T- listed."
Miscellaneous charges:
Water Source Transfer Fee
Meter relocation
Meter box and lid (five- eighths -inch)
Meter box and lid (two inches)
After hours service call
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$275.00
(each occurrence)
200.00
20.00
35.00
25.00
Same day service fee
15.00
48 -hour water service
25.00
Meter calibrations (inches):
175.00
5/8
50.00
1
87.50
1 '/2
137.50
2
150.00
3
175.00
4
225.00
Repair of curb stop
50.00
Meter box lid
12.50
Fire hydrant meter (cost)
795.00
Inspection (water turned on for 24 hours for the
purpose of a home inspection)
10.00
Tampering with locked or plugged meters
75.00
(plus misdemeanor charges will be filed for theft of service)
Service initiation fee
15.00
Transfer fee
15.00
Recheck of meter read
10.00
All customers are allowed one recheck every six months at no charge; a charge will be
assessed for all others unless the meter has been misread.
Emergency cut -off by city personnel (broken pipes or freeze
damaged pipes) No charge
Cut -off for plumbing repairs No charge
The curbstop at the meter belongs to the city; all customers should have a working
cutoff close to their house.
Negligent damage to meter or any associated electronic device Replacement cost
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Delinquent accounts:
If any month's charges are delinquent after 15 days, the water service of the user or
customer will be subject to termination.
Failure to return fire hydrant meter for reading $ 50.00
Home collection 20.00
Service charge to deliver delinquent tag 20.00
Allow serviceman to collect check or money order at door on delinquent account. (No
additional deposit, no reconnect fee.)
Reconnection of service after delinquent turnoff:
Additional deposit 20.00
Service charge 20.00
SECTION 4
THAT Section 30 -35, "Water and Sewer Service — Monthly Rates," of Chapter 30 "Fees"
of the Euless Code of Ordinances, as amended, be amended by adding the following
item to Water Service — Commercial and Industrial:
Water Service — Commercial and Industrial
(3) Supplemental Irrigation $3.51 per 1,000 gallons
SECTION 5
THAT Section 30 -36, "Private Water Well Permit Fee," of Chapter 30 "Fees" of the
Euless Code of Ordinances, be added which when added shall hereafter be and read
as follows:
Proposed well depth in feet
500 and less
501 -1,000
1,000 and greater
This fee would include all plan review and inspection labor.
Electrical Permit fees will also apply. See Sec. 30 -10.
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Fee
$ 500.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
SECTION 6
THAT Section 30 -38, "Miscellaneous Fees ", of Chapter 30, "Fees ", of the Code of
Ordinances be amended by amending the following charge to read as follows:
Unified Development Code (UDC)
SECTION 7
$30.00
THAT Section 30-40, "Subdivisions ", of Chapter 30, "Fees ", of the Code of Ordinances, be
amended by adding the following charge to read as follows:
Public Works water main bacteriological testing — the first test will $50.00
be provided at no charge; second and subsequent retest each sample
SECTION 8
SAVING CLAUSE. That applicable chapters of the Code of Ordinances, City of Euless,
Texas, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect, save and except as amended by
this ordinance.
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City
Council that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance
are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance
shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of
competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the
remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since
the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this
ordinance of any such invalid or unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or
section.
EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and publication as provided by the Euless City Charter and the laws of the State
of Texas.
PRESENTED AND APPROVED ON THE FIRST AND FINAL READING on the 26th
day of Juno , 2001, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Euless, Texas, by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays and 0 abstentions.
APP
Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Susan Crim, ZMC, City Secretary
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A ?RdD A TO FO M:
Bo c arland, City A tomey