Resolution No. 2016-06
Selinsgrove Borough
Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Fee Resolution
A resolution establishing fees for the filing of applications, permits and licenses for the Borough of Selinsgrove.
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Selinsgrove has adopted a codification, consolidation and revision of the ordinances of the Borough of Selinsgrove; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Borough Council of the Borough of Selinsgrove to eliminate all filing fees, permit fees and license fees from the Code of Ordinances and enact them instead by resolution; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Borough Council of the Borough of Selinsgrove that all fees are hereby fixed as follows:
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Fees |
Ord/Res |
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ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENT |
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Tax Collector fees |
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Adoption of fee schedule for Selinsgrove Borough Tax Collector |
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Fee for each written certification of the payment status of Selinsgrove Borough real estate taxes |
$10.00 |
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Fee for each copy of a tax notice |
$5.00 |
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Right-to-know ordinance |
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Duplication and certification fees |
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Photocopying fees |
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One-sided copies |
$0.25 per page |
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Two-sided copies |
$0.50 per page |
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Computer copying fees |
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One-sided copies |
$0.25 per page |
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Two-sided copies |
$0.50 per page |
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Faxes to non-toll telephone numbers |
$1.00 first page |
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$1.00 each additional page |
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Faxes to toll telephone numbers |
$2.75 first page |
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$1.00 each additional page |
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U.S. postal rates |
Current first class postage charges per ounce |
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Certification of a public record |
$4.75 first page |
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$2.00 each additional page |
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Copying of records onto electronic media |
$20.00 plus actual cost of materials and media used for copying |
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Copying off site of subdivision, land development, zoning maps and other plans |
$20.00 plus actual costs incurred by Borough |
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If the estimated cost of duplication of a public record is expected to exceed $100.00, the Borough may require the person or entity requesting the record to prepay the estimated fees authorized by this policy, prior to providing access to the public record. Access to the records requested shall be postponed until prepayment is received. |
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ANIMALS |
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Dogs, cats and other animals |
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Reclamation of animals; fees |
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Fee for first day or any part thereof |
$5.00 |
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Fee for each subsequent day |
$2.00 |
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BICYCLES |
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Bicycle licensing |
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License fee |
$1.00 |
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HOUSING |
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Fees for landlord and rental unit occupancy annual license |
Res. 2013-04 |
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Residential rental residence |
$2.50 per quarter |
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LICENSES, PERMITS AND GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS |
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Peddlers’ fees |
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Foot peddler |
$25.00 per day $100.00 per year |
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Peddler operating from a motor vehicle |
$25.00 per day $100.00 per year |
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Each additional peddler employed by or with a foot peddler or peddler operating from a motor vehicle |
$25.00 per day $100.00 per year |
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Public market |
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Payment of fees |
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Permit to occupy a space |
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Per market season or |
$50.00 per space |
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If less than a market season of occupancy is desired |
$5.00 per day |
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Fireworks display |
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Permit issuance |
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Cost of permit |
$100.00 for each display |
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PARKING TICKETS |
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1 Overtime parking |
$15.00 |
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1A Overtime subsequent offense |
$30.00 |
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2 Double parking |
$15.00 |
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3 No parking zone (yellow signs) |
$15.00 |
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4 Blocking alley |
$15.00 |
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5 Blocking driveway |
$15.00 |
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6 Parked 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. |
$15.00 |
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7 Parked wrong way on street |
$15.00 |
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8 Parked on sidewalk |
$15.00 |
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9 Blocking fire lane (hydrant) |
$50.00 |
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10 Private property |
$15.00 |
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11 Handicap zone |
$50.00 |
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RENTAL OF PUBLIC FACILITIES |
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Community rooms – 1 North High Street |
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West, center, east |
$60.00 |
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West, center, east with kitchen |
$75.00 |
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West |
$20.00 |
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East |
$20.00 |
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Center |
$20.00 |
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East with kitchen |
$35.00 |
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Security deposit |
$50.00 discretionary |
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Gazebo with folding chairs, tables and restrooms |
$50.00 |
Res. 2019-02 |
Pump House |
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Res. 2019-02 |
Selinsgrove Borough resident |
$50.00/$50.00 refundable security deposit |
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Nonresident |
$75.00/$100.00 refundable security deposit |
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Major Anthony Selin Park |
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Res. 2019-02 |
Selinsgrove Borough resident |
$50.00/$50.00 refundable security deposit |
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Nonresident |
$75.00/$100.00 refundable security deposit |
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SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL |
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Quarterly sewer charge for service |
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Ord. 822 |
First 3,000 gallons (minimum) |
$30.00 |
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Each 1,000 or part thereof thereafter |
$10.00 |
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Sewer on-lot permit fees charged to the public |
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Res. 2013-23 |
Sewage application/permit for installation of a new on-lot sewage system |
$812.00 |
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Investigation of on-site malfunction of an on-lot sewage system (5 hours) |
$325.00 |
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Land development and subdivision planning |
$682.00 |
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Sewage permit for holding tank or privy (4 hours) |
$260.00 |
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Any work performed over and above these services |
$65.00 per hour |
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Tapping fees |
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Ord. 708 |
Per EDU |
$1,500.00 (capacity part $700.00, collection part $800.00) |
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Terms of payment |
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Attorneys’ fees |
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Preparation and filing of municipal lien |
$35.00 |
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Revival of municipal lien |
$10.00 |
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Preparation and filing writ of scire facias |
$75.00 |
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Judgment for want of affidavit of defense |
$15.00 |
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Trial upon affidavit of defense |
Based on hourly rate of solicitor |
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Collection of municipal claim in assumpsit |
Based on hourly rate of solicitor |
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Execution on judgment and sheriff’s sale of real property |
Based on hourly rate of solicitor |
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Industrial discharge permit |
ABB* |
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SHADE TREES |
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Appeal procedure |
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Filing fee for the appeal |
$100.00 |
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Appellant requests that the hearing be transcribed |
ABB* |
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SIGNS |
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Permit fees |
$50.00 |
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SOLID WASTE |
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Recycling fees |
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Res. 03-08; Res. 2017-05 |
Curbside collection |
$8.00 per quarter |
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Borough cleanup |
$4.00 per quarter |
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STREETS AND SIDEWALKS |
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Openings and excavations |
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Permit application procedure; appeals |
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Filing fee for written request |
$50.00 |
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Application fees |
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For cuts or excavations of Borough streets less than or equal to 3 feet wide by 5 feet long, or approximately 15 square feet in area |
$50.00 |
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For cuts or excavations of Borough streets in excess of 15 square feet in area |
$50.00 plus $5.00 per square foot or part thereof in excess of the 15 square feet |
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Supplemental fee (each 6-month time extension or each submitted change) |
$10.00 |
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Violations and penalties; enforcement |
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Filing fee for hearing |
$100.00 |
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SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT |
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The Council of Selinsgrove Borough hereby establishes and adopts the following schedule of fees which shall be paid to the Borough by a subdivider or land developer or both upon the submission of a preliminary plan: |
Res. 91-0 |
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Schedule of fees |
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Sketch plan: |
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Review of plan by the Borough Planning Commission |
No charge |
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Review of plan by Borough Council |
No charge |
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Review of plan by Borough Engineer |
ABB* |
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Preliminary plan: |
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Application fee |
$425.00 |
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Review of plan by Borough Engineer |
ABB* |
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Review of plan by Solicitor for Borough Planning Commission |
ABB* |
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Review of plan by Solicitor of Borough Council |
ABB* |
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Miscellaneous expert and professional services – review |
ABB* |
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Final plan: |
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Application fee |
$400.00 |
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Review of plan by Borough Engineer |
ABB* |
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Review of plan by Solicitor of Borough Council |
ABB* |
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Miscellaneous expert and professional services – review/inspection |
ABB* |
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Inspection fee by Borough employees |
ABB* |
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Inspection fee by Borough Engineer |
ABB* |
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If the actual charges for review of the plans are more than the fees paid for such work as set forth above, then the difference between the fees paid and the actual charges shall be paid by the subdivider or land developer to the order of the Borough before the final plan can be considered by the Borough Council or upon the withdrawal of the preliminary plan or final plan. |
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If the Borough Planning Commission or Borough Council or both deem it necessary and appropriate to obtain the services of any expert or professional person or persons not mentioned above for the review of the preliminary plan or final plan, or any part thereof, or for the inspection of the implementation of the final plan, or any part thereof, the actual costs for such services shall be paid by the subdivider or land developer to the order of the Borough in the case of review of the preliminary plan or final plan, before the approval of the final plan or as billed by the Borough upon the rejection of the final plan or withdrawal of the preliminary plan or final plan, or in the case of the inspection of the implementation of the final plan, as billed by the Borough. |
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Whenever possible the Borough Planning Commission or Borough Council or both shall notify the subdivider or land developer in writing of the necessity for such services and of the estimated costs for same before engaging that person or persons. |
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Should the bill of the Borough for fees for the inspection of the implementation of the final plan or for postage and copying remain unpaid 45 days after its presentation to the subdivider or land developer, the Council, after notice and hearing, may revoke its approval of the final plan. |
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TRAFFIC CONTROL |
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Rental of barricade |
$10.00 each/day |
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Rental of traffic cone |
$5.00 each/day |
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Temporary “No Parking” signs |
$1.00 each |
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Labor for delivery/pickup of barricades and traffic cones, placement/removal of signs |
ABB* |
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VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORT |
75 Pa. C.S. |
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Copy of police report |
$15.00 |
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(Must be involved party, involved party’s attorney or insurance company) |
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WATER |
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Metered water rates |
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Ord. 785 |
First 3,000 gallons (minimum) |
$9.90 |
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For all over 3,000 gallons |
$3.30 |
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All metered customers shall be subject to, and shall pay, a quarterly minimum water charge based upon the size of the water meter on the line or main serving the customer’s real property as set forth as follows: |
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Meter Size (inches) Gallons Allowed |
Minimum Quarterly Charge |
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5/8 to 3/4 3,000 |
$9.90 |
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1 to 1-1/4 21,000 |
$69.30 |
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1-1/2 50,000 |
$165.00 |
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2 87,000 |
$287.10 |
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3 197,000 |
$650.10 |
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4 345,000 |
$1,138.50 |
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6 757,000 |
$2,498.10 |
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8 1,250,000 |
$4,125.00 |
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The customer shall pay on the basis of either the actual metered water consumption or the minimum meter charge set forth above, whichever results in the higher billing amount. |
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Size, installation and ownership |
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For installation or reinstallation of water meter during the Borough’s normal weekday business hours |
$25.00 |
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For installation or reinstallation of water meter outside of the Borough’s normal weekday business hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays |
$50.00 |
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Required meter test deposits |
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Meter size (inches) |
Deposit |
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5/8 to 1 |
$10.00 |
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1-1/4 to 2 |
$20.00 |
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3 |
$40.00 |
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4 |
$60.00 |
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6 |
$100.00 |
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Fire service and other special uses |
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Test hydrants, fire service lines, or other fire service facilities |
$60.00 per hydrant, service line, or other facility being tested |
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Discontinuance of service |
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For disconnection and reconnection of water service whenever reconnection is performed during the Borough’s normal weekday business hours |
$25.00 |
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For disconnection and reconnection of water service whenever reconnection is performed outside of the Borough’s normal weekday business hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays |
$50.00 |
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Extension of service |
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Initial deposit amount |
$50.00 per residential unit up to a maximum of $750.00 |
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Flat water rates |
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Ord. 785 |
Public fire-protection service |
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Each public fire hydrant |
$23.10 |
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Private fire-protection service |
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Each private fire hydrant |
$23.10 |
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Each 4-inch fire service line or smaller |
$23.10 |
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Each 6-inch fire service line |
$62.70 |
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Each 8-inch fire service line |
$115.50 |
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Temporary service construction |
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Unmetered residential dwelling |
$46.20 |
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Other buildings |
Metered rate |
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Swimming Pools |
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When not billed through metered service, not to exceed 23,000 gallons of water |
$75.90 per filling |
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Any water in excess of 23,000 gallons shall be billed at metered rates for all water provided |
Metered rate |
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Tapping fees |
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Ord. 708 |
Size of Service |
Capacity Part |
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3/4 $713.50 |
$286.50 |
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1 $1,189.00 |
$477.50 |
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1-1/2 $2,497.00 |
$1,003.00 |
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2 $4,121.50 |
$1,655.50 |
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3 $8,560.50 |
$3,438.50 |
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4 $13,950.00 |
$5,603.00 |
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6 $31,388.00 |
$12,607.00 |
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8 $53,264.50 |
$21,393.50 |
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Special or unusual service applications such as: |
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(a) Fire service or emergency service |
Fee based on actual cost |
Res. 2019-08 |
Terms of payment |
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Attorneys’ fees |
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Preparation and filing of municipal lien |
$35.00 |
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Revival of municipal lien |
$10.00 |
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Preparation and filing writ of scire facias |
$75.00 |
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Judgment for want of affidavit of defense |
$15.00 |
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Trial upon affidavit of defense |
Based on hourly rate of solicitor |
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Collection of municipal claim in assumpsit |
Based on hourly rate of solicitor |
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Execution on judgment and sheriff’s sale of real property |
Based on hourly rate of solicitor |
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WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES |
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Ord. 829; Res. 2017-08 |
A. Permit Applications |
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Non-co-located antenna (outside the right-of-way) |
$825.00 |
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Non-co-located antenna (inside the right-of-way) |
$625.00 |
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Co-located antenna (PA WBCA) |
$675.00 |
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Co-located antenna (non-PA WCBA) |
$825.00 |
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Tower (outside right-of-way) |
$1,500.00 |
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Tower (inside right-of-way) |
$375.00 |
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Legal, engineering, or other expert review fees |
ABB |
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B. Annual Fees |
Charge |
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Tower (inside right-of-way) |
$1,000.00 |
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Antenna (inside right-of-way) |
$375.00 |
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ZONING |
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Zoning permits (In addition to any other applicable required permits) |
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Res. 93-7 |
Fee |
$40.00 |
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Applications/petitions before the Zoning Hearing Board |
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Res. 92-8 |
Variance applications, special exception applications, interpretations and challenges of decisions of the Zoning Officer |
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Application fee |
$250.00 |
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Notice and advertising costs |
ABB* |
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Appearance fee for stenographer (minimum) |
$62.50 |
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Appearance fee for stenographer (continuance) |
50% of ABB* |
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If stenographer’s appearance fee for the particular hearing is other than $125.00, then applicant shall pay half of the fee |
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Conditional use |
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Application fee |
$100.00 |
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Notice and advertising costs |
ABB* |
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Appearance for stenographer (if required) |
ABB* |
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Curative amendment |
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Application fee |
$1,000.00 |
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Review by Borough Engineer |
ABB* |
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Review by Borough Solicitor |
ABB* |
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Notice and advertising costs |
ABB* |
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Appearance for stenographer (if required) |
ABB* |
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Challenge to the validity of zoning ordinance |
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Application fee |
$1,000.00 |
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Review by Borough Engineer |
ABB* |
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Review by Borough Solicitor |
ABB* |
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Notice and advertising costs |
ABB* |
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Appearance for stenographer (if required) |
ABB* |
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Petition for change of Zoning and/or Zoning Map |
Res 2019-02 |
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Application fee |
$250.00 |
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Review by Borough Engineer |
ABB* |
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Review by Borough Solicitor |
ABB* |
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Notice and advertising costs |
ABB* |
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OTHER FEES |
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Bad checks |
$25.00 per occurrence |
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*ABB – As billed by Borough based on actual costs |
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ADOPTED and RESOLVED this day of , 2016
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Selinsgrove Borough |
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Marvin J. Rudnitsky, Borough Council President |
(SEAL) |
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ATTEST: |
Paul A. Williams, Secretary |