Chapter 13.20
TOWN SERVICE FEES
Sections:
13.20.020 Rental rates for equipment.
13.20.110 Tax on utility accounts.
13.20.120 Charge for loan repayment.
13.20.130 Sewer improvement reserve.
13.20.010 Fee schedule.
The following fees shall be charged by the town of Wilbur and credited to the appropriate fund:
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New utility account deposit |
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$150.00 |
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Deposit for nonpayment turn-off |
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$100.00 |
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Deposit for dumpster request (new accts) |
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$75.00 |
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Flood zone development permit |
actual costs |
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Late fees (utility) |
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10.00 |
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NSF fee |
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40.00 |
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Shutoff fee (lack of pay) |
(1st and 2nd offense) |
25.00 |
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(3rd offense and thereafter) |
75.00 |
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Emergency water shutoff or upon request |
25.00 |
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(overtime rate) |
35.00 |
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Dog license |
proof of neutered or spayed |
15.00 |
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nonneutered or nonspayed |
20.00 |
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Impound fee (doubles for each offense) |
20.00 |
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Board per day |
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15.00 |
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Cat ID tags |
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5.00 |
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Animal trap damaged or nonreturned |
100.00 |
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Variance application fee |
see Section 18.52.100 |
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Conditional use permit application fee |
see Section 18.48.090 |
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Zone reclassification |
see Section 18.56.100 |
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Public hearings |
actual costs |
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Home business permit |
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15.00 |
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Peddler’s license (background investigation fee) |
50.00 |
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Building permits |
as per 1997 UBC rate schedule |
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Copies--per page |
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0.25 |
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Faxes--per page |
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0.50 |
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Brush pile (town residents) |
per load |
5.00 |
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Encroachment permits |
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75.00 |
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Swimming pool fees |
as set by resolution |
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Hookup fees (sewer/water) each |
inside town limits |
750.00 + materials + labor |
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outside town limits |
1,000.00 + materials + labor |
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Cemetery fees |
as set by resolution |
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Copy of budget/annual report |
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20.00 |
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Lien fee |
as set by Lincoln County |
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Ambulance fees |
see Section 13.20.080 |
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Sewer fees/Water fees |
as set by resolution |
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Garbage fees |
see Section 13.20.040 |
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Bulk water |
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See Section 13.16.060 |
first load up to 4,000 gal. |
35.00 |
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per thousand gal. thereafter |
5.00 |
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Public Record Request Fees |
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Photocopies of paper records or printed (paper) copies of electronic records (applies if requester asks for paper copies) |
0.15/page |
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Electronic copy of scanned paper records (applies if paper copies must be scanned in order to produce in electronic format) |
0.10/page |
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Cost for transmitting records in an electronic format (such as e-mail or a digital media storage device) |
0.10/gigabyte |
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Files and attachments uploaded to e-mail or other means of electronic delivery (applies if records are already stored electronically and requester asks for such records to be provided via e-mail or a digital media storage device, such as a CD or thumb drive) |
5 cents/each 4 electronic files or attachment |
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Cost of a digital storage media device, such as a CD, DVD, or thumb drive) |
Actual cost |
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Any container or envelope used to mail copies |
Actual cost |
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Postage or delivery charges |
Actual cost |
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Records for which other costs are authorized pursuant to laws outside of RCW 42.56. (RCW 42.56.130) |
Cost varies (per other statutes) |
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If the request requires the use of IT expertise to prepare data compilations or when customized access services are not used by the town for town business purposes, the town may charge a customized service charge. RCW 42.56.120(3) |
Customized service charge (varies depending on request) |
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Records sent to an outside vendor due to their unusual size or format, or other factors making copying by town unfeasible. Mailing/delivery and container costs also apply. |
Cost varies (actual cost based upon vendor cost) |
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When the estimated copying cost for fulfilling an entire request or an installment, or when providing a customized service exceeds $25, the town may require a 10% deposit. RCW 42.56.120(4) |
10 percent of estimated cost to fulfill request |
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A full rate schedule can be found at the clerk’s office at the Town Hall building. (Ord. 620 §1, 2024; Ord. 615 §1, 2023; Ord. 604 §1, 2022; Ord. 559 §1(part), 2017: Ord. 554 §1(part), 2013: Ord. 543 §1(part), 2012: Ord. 532 §1(part), 2011: Ord. 514 §1(part), 2010: Ord. 497 §1(part), 2009: Ord. 486 §1(part), 2009: Ord. 481 §1(part), 2008: Ord. 474 §1(part), 2008: Ord. 472 §2, 2008: Ord. 463 §1(part), 2007: Ord. 456 §1(part), 2006: Ord. 447 §1(part), 2006: Ord. 444 §1(part), 2005: Ord. 440 §1(part), 2005: Ord. 437 §1(part), 2005: Ord. 427 §1(part), 2004: Ord. 418 §1(part), 2003: Ord. 399 §1(part), 2002: Ord. 385 §1(part), 2002; Ord. 386 §1, 2002; Ord. 372 §1, 2001; Ord. 363 §1, 2000; Ord. 334 §1(part), 1998: Ord. 291, 1995; Ord. 287 (part), 1994; Ord. 220, 1990; Ord. 189-B (part), 1987; Ord. 173-B (part), 1985; Ord. 146-B §§1(A), 1(B), 1(D), 3, 4, 6(A), 7, 1984)
13.20.020 Rental rates for equipment.
The following rates will be charged to other municipalities or for reimbursement for work done by the town crew:
A full rate schedule can be found at the clerk’s office at the Town Hall building. (Ord. 604 §2, 2022; Ord. 559 §1(part), 2017: Ord. 554 §1(part), 2013: Ord. 543 §1(part), 2012: Ord. 532 §1(part), 2011: Ord. 514 §1(part), 2010: Ord. 497 §1(part), 2009: Ord. 486 §1(part), 2009: Ord. 481 §1(part), 2008: Ord. 474 §1(part), 2008: Ord. 463 §1(part), 2007: Ord. 456 §1(part), 2006: Ord. 447 §1(part), 2006: Ord. 444 §1(part), 2005: Ord. 440 §1(part), 2005: Ord. 437 §1(part), 2005: Ord. 427 §1(part), 2004: Ord. 418 §1(part), 2003: Ord. 399 §1(part), 2002: Ord. 335 §1, 1998)
13.20.040 Garbage rates.
Garbage rates shall be examined at least yearly. A full rate schedule can be found at the clerk’s office at the Town Hall office or can be mailed by calling. All garbage charges will incur a three and six-tenths percent solid waste collection state tax.
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Collection |
Disposal (Contractor) |
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35-Gallon Residential |
$8.08 |
$5.88 |
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65-Gallon Residential |
$9.26 |
$9.45 |
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95-Gallon Residential |
$10.45 |
$13.02 |
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65-Gallon Commercial |
$10.45 |
$9.45 |
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95-Gallon Commercial |
$11.63 |
$13.02 |
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2 65-Gallon Commercial |
$18.75 |
$18.25 |
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1 65- and 1 95-Gallon Commercial |
$14.01 |
$21.42 |
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320-Gallon Commercial |
$25.90 |
$38.70 |
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1-Yard Dumpster |
$18.85 |
$31.70 |
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1.5-Yard Dumpster |
$28.27 |
$46.35 |
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2-Yard Dumpster |
$35.38 |
$63.40 |
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4-Yard Dumpster |
$73.13 |
$126.80 |
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6-Yard Dumpster |
$105.65 |
$190.20 |
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Current Expense Reserve |
$1.00 |
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Office Expense |
$1.50 |
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Extra Bag (Each Time) |
$3.00 |
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Extra Loose Yardage |
$14.00/yard |
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Delivery Fee |
$6.50 |
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Removal Fee |
$6.50 |
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(Ord. 617 §1, 2023; Ord. 606 §1, 2022; Ord. 600 §1, 2021; Ord. 592 §1, 2020; Ord. 559 §1(part), 2017: Ord. 554 §1(part), 2013: Ord. 543 §1(part), 2012: Ord. 532 §1(part), 2011: Ord. 514 §1(part), 2010: Ord. 497 §1(part), 2009: Ord. 486 §1(part), 2009: Ord. 481 §1(part), 2008: Ord. 474 §1(part), 2008: Ord. 463 §1(part), 2007: Ord. 456 §1(part), 2006: Ord. 447 §1(part), 2006: Ord. 444 §1(part), 2005: Ord. 440 §1(part), 2005: Ord. 437 §1(part), 2005: Ord. 427 §1(part), 2004: Ord. 418 §1(part), 2003: Ord. 399 §1(part), 2002: Ord. 397 §1, 2002; Ord. 392 §1, 2002: Ord. 367 §3, 2001: Ord. 298, 1995: Ord. 281, 1994: Ord. 236, 1990: Ord. 222, 1990: Ord. 155-B (part), 1985: Ord. 146-B §1(C), 1984)
13.20.080 Ambulance fund.
Fees for the ambulance fund shall be set by resolution. (Ord. 559 §1(part), 2017: Ord. 554 §1(part), 2013: Ord. 543 §1(part), 2012: Ord. 532 §1(part), 2011: Ord. 514 §1(part), 2010: Ord. 497 §1(part), 2009: Ord. 486 §1(part), 2009: Ord. 481 §1(part), 2008: Ord. 474 §1(part), 2008: Ord. 463 §1(part), 2007: Ord. 456
§1(part), 2006: Ord. 447 §1(part), 2006: Ord. 444 §1(part), 2005: Ord. 440 §1(part), 2005: Ord. 437 §1(part), 2005: Ord. 427 §1(part), 2004: Ord. 418 §1(part), 2003: Ord. 399 §1(part), 2002: Ord. 385 §1(part), 2002; Ord. 367 §4, 2001: Ord. 287 (part), 1994: Ord. 189-B (part), 1987; Ord. 185-B §1, 1987; Ord. 173-B (part), 1985: Ord. 150-B §1, 1984: Ord. 146-B §5, 1984)
13.20.110 Tax on utility accounts.
A. Upon passage of the ordinance codified in this section, there is levied upon and there shall be collected from every utility connection (both residential and commercial) a utility tax equal to forty-one percent of the base and excess consumption rate. Said utility tax revenue shall be deposited into various funds set by council.
B. Utility taxes shall be examined at least yearly and shall be set in the form of a resolution. A full rate schedule can be found at the clerk’s office at the Town Hall building. (Ord. 591 §§1, 2, 2020; Ord. 590 §§1, 2, 2020: Ord. 580 §2, 2018: Ord. 579 §2, 2018: Ord. 559 §1(part), 2017: Ord. 554 §1(part), 2013: Ord. 543 §1(part), 2012: Ord. 532 §1(part), 2011: Ord. 514 §1(part), 2010: Ord. 497 §1(part), 2009: Ord. 486 §1(part), 2009: Ord. 481 §1(part), 2008: Ord. 474 §1(part), 2008: Ord. 463 §1(part), 2007: Ord. 456 §1(part), 2006: Ord. 447 §1(part), 2006: Ord. 444 §1(part), 2005: Ord. 440 §1(part), 2005: Ord. 437 §1(part), 2005: Ord. 427 §1(part), 2004: Ord. 418 §1(part), 2003: Ord. 399 §1(part), 2002: Ord. 381, 2002: Ord. 367 §5, 2001: Ord. 151-B §§l, 2, 1984)
13.20.120 Charge for loan repayment.
From and after January 1, 2013, until the public works trust fund (PWTF) loan #PR08-951-087 is paid in full and a subsequent ordinance is passed by the council changing the sewer rates, all customers shall pay an additional five dollars per account per month and is assessed to every property that is physically connected to the town’s main sewer lines regardless of usage. This additional loan charge is caused by the Department of Ecology to upgrade the sewer lagoons to a wastewater treatment plant. (Ord. 578 §1, 2018: Ord. 559 §1(part), 2017: Ord. 554 §1(part), 2013: Ord. 543 §1(part), 2012: Ord. 532 §1(part), 2011: Ord. 514 §1(part), 2010: Ord. 497 §1(part), 2009: Ord. 486 §1(part), 2009: Ord. 481 §1(part), 2008: Ord. 474 §1(part), 2008: Ord. 463 §1(part), 2007: Ord. 456 §1(part), 2006: Ord. 447 §1(part), 2006: Ord. 444 §1(part), 2005: Ord. 440 §1(part), 2005: Ord. 437 §1(part), 2005: Ord. 427 §1(part), 2004: Ord. 418 §1(part), 2003: Ord. 399 §1(part), 2002: Ord. 367 §2(part), 2001; Ord. 336 §1, 1998; Ord. 310 §1, 1996; Ord. 229, 1990)
13.20.130 Sewer improvement reserve.
Funds remaining in the sewer improvement reserve money market will be transferred to the sewer reserve fund to be used for future needs of the wastewater treatment facility as directed by the council of the town of Wilbur. (Ord. 559 §1(part), 2017: Ord. 554 §1(part), 2013: Ord. 543 §1(part), 2012: Ord. 532 §1(part), 2011: Ord. 514 §1(part), 2010: Ord. 497 §1(part), 2009: Ord. 486 §1(part), 2009: Ord. 481 §1(part), 2008: Ord. 474 §1(part), 2008: Ord. 463 §1(part), 2007: Ord. 456 §1(part), 2006: Ord. 447 §1(part), 2006)