§ 19-33. Fees.

(a)

Purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the recovery of costs from users of the city's wastewater disposal system for the implementation and continued operation of the program established herein.

(b)

Charges and fees. 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 application;

(5)

Fees for filing appeals;

(6)

Fees for consistent or one (1) time removal (by the city) of pollutants otherwise subject to federal pretreatment standards;

(7)

Fees for cleaning of septic sewer lines; and

(8)

Other fees as the city may deem necessary to carry out the requirements contained herein.

These fees relate solely to the matters covered by this article and are separate from all other fees charged by the city. Charges and fees shall be for the recovery of actual costs of city labor, materials and equipment (plus twenty-five (25) per cent overhead expenses) and the invoiced charges by others for the above services.

(Ord. No. 1370, § 1(19-10), 11-6-2003)