Chapter 21

RATES, CHARGES AND FEES

Art. I. In General, §§ 21-1--21-69

Art. II. Parks and Recreation Fees, §§ 21-70--21-79

Div. 1. Civic Arena, § 21-70

Div. 2. Golf Course, § 21-71

Div. 3. Swimming Pools, § 21-72

Div. 4. General Recreation, §§ 21-73--21-79

Art. III. Emergency Response Fees, §§ 21-80--21-89

Art. IV. Library Fines, Fees and Other Charges, §§ 21-90--21-100

Art. V. Municipal Civil Infraction Fines, §§ 21-101--21-110

Art. VI. False Alarm Response Fees, §§ 21-111--21-119

Art. VII. Midland Community Television (MCTV) Fines, Fees and Other Charges, §§ 21-120--21-129

Art. VIII. Parking Penalties, §§ 21-130--21-149

Art. IX. Stormwater Fees, §§ 21-150--21-152

Art. X. Parking Meter Rates, § 21-153

Art. XI. Police Department Service Fees, § 21-154

ARTICLE I.

IN GENERAL

Sec. 21-1. Short title.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "General Rate Code of the City of Midland."

Sec. 21-2. Scope; intent; conflicting provisions.

It is the purpose of this chapter to establish certain rates required for various licenses, permits and fees in the city. It is not intended to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with existing provisions of other laws or ordinances, except those specifically repealed by this chapter. Where this chapter imposes rates other than are imposed or required by existing provisions of law, ordinance, resolution, contract or deed, the provisions of this chapter shall control.

Sec. 21-3. Refuse collection fees.

(a) Commercial container rental. The quarterly charge for four-yard commercial refuse containers provided by the city shall be thirty dollars ($30.00).

(b) Commercial container collection fees. A charge of fifteen dollars ($15.00) shall be levied to the renter of a single four-yard commercial container each time it is emptied by the city. One (1) collection of refuse weekly up to one (1) four-cubic-yard commercial container shall be provided without charge.

(c) Multifamily commercial container collection fees. A charge of fifteen dollars ($15.00) shall be levied to the renter of a single four-yard commercial container each time it is emptied by the city. One (1) collection of refuse weekly up to one (1) four-cubic-yard commercial container shall be provided for each forty (40) dwelling units in the complex without charge.

(d) Noncontainer collection fees. A charge of fifteen dollars ($15.00) shall be levied for each collection of refuse from those not using commercial containers up to four (4) cubic yards. One (1) collection each week shall be provided without charge. Noncontainer collection service for commercial establishments and multifamily complexes will be provided only with the approval of the director of public services.

(e) Refuse billing administration. Billing for commercial container refuse service provided shall be done quarterly. A penalty of two (2) percent of the bill, with a minimum of five dollars ($5.00) and a maximum of two hundred dollars ($200.00), shall be added for bills not paid to the city treasurer within thirty (30) days of the date of billing. Service shall be discontinued if the bill remains unpaid for more than sixty (60) days of the date of billing.

(f) High-volume commercial refuse customers. Six-yard commercial containers may be available for use for customers requesting forty (40) or more dumps per week. These containers may only be used with the approval of the director of public services. The fees for container rental shall be thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per quarter and collection fees shall be twenty dollars ($20.00) per dump.

(Ord. No. 742, § 1, 12-15-69; Ord. No. 889, § 1, 6-21-76; Ord. No. 910, § 1, 7-25-77; Ord. No. 1005, § 1, 8-24-81; Ord. No. 1051, § 1, 7-25-83; Ord. No. 1091, § 1, 7-1-85; Ord. No. 1173, § 1, 6-19-89; Ord. No. 1207, § 1, 12-17-90; Ord. No. 1220, § 1, 6-24-91; Ord. No. 1241, § 1, 6-15-92; Ord. No. 1265, § 1, 6-14-93)

Cross References: Garbage, refuse and litter, Ch. 10.

Sec. 21-4. Yard waste collection fees.

(a) Roll-out container. An annual total fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be charged to the owners or occupants of each premises requesting city collection of yard waste contained in the owners' or occupants' roll-out yard waste container(s). This fee must be paid to the city prior to the beginning of the city's collection service.

(b) Kraft paper yard waste bag collection sticker. A yard waste collection sticker must be affixed to each individual kraft paper yard waste bag that is placed at the curb for collection by the city. The fee for each yard waste collection sticker shall be twenty-five cents ($0.25).

(c) Waiver. Yard waste collection fees (whether for containers or yard waste bags) shall be waived during the three-week spring and fall cleanup periods, as such periods are designated by the director of public services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, yard waste collection fees may be waived during the fall leaf collection program upon approval by the city council.

(Ord. No. 1290, § 1, 4-25-94; Ord. No. 1329, § 1, 10-30-95)

Secs. 21-5, 21-6. Reserved.

Sec. 21-7. Subdivision fees required.

As authorized under Section 241 and 246 of Act No. 288 or the Public Acts of 1967 and as provided in the subdivision chapter of this Code a proprietor submitting a plat for approval shall be required to deposit the following nonrefundable fees with the city. Until such fees are paid, the plat shall not be considered or reviewed.

Cross References: Subdivisions, Ch. 23.

Sec. 21-8. Preliminary plat examination, inspection fee.

When the preliminary plat is submitted to the city clerk, the proprietor shall deposit a fee which shall be in addition to the filing and recording fee. Such fee shall be for the examination and inspection of the plat of the land proposed to be subdivided, and related expenses, and shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00).

(Ord. No. 1015, § 1, 3-1-82; Ord. No. 1223, § 1, 7-29-91)

Cross References: Preliminary plat, §23-10 et seq.

Sec. 21-9. Final plat fees.

When the final plat is submitted to the city clerk, the proprietor shall deposit with the plat a fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) which shall be in addition to any other fee required.

Cross References: Final plat § 23-16 et seq.

Sec. 21-10. Public property vacation fee.

The fee required to accompany a petition seeking vacation of public grounds pursuant to the subdivision chapter shall be four hundred dollars ($400.00).

(Ord. No. 1015, § 2, 3-1-82; Ord. No. 1223, § 2, 7-29-91; Ord. No. 1589, § 1, 02-21-05)

Cross References: Vacation of property, § 23-87.

Sec. 21-11. Pool hall license fee.

The annual fee for a pool or billiard license shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

Cross References: Pool hall license, § 15-30.

Sec. 21-12. Bowling alley license fee.

The annual fee for a public bowling alley license shall be five dollars ($5.00).

Cross References: Bowling alley license required, § 15-27.

Sec. 21-13. Public show, exhibition license fee.

The fee for any public show or exhibition license, either outdoors or under canvas, shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day.

Cross References: Public show, exhibition license, § 15-35.

Sec. 21-14. Circus carnival license fee.

The fee for a circus or carnival license shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day.

Cross References: Circus, carnival license, § 15-59.

Sec. 21-15. Amusement ride license fee.

The fee for any amusement ride license required by section 15-55 shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each device for each day the same is to be operated, but shall not exceed a total of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day.

Cross References: Amusement ride license, § 15-55.

Sec. 21-16. Children's amusement ride license fee.

The fee for a license for each amusement ride which is by size and design limited to the use of children not exceeding nine (9) years of age shall be five dollars ($5.00) per year.

Cross References: Children's amusement ride license, § 15-56.

Sec. 21-17. Reserved.

Editors Note: Ord. No. 1321, adopted June 26, 1995, repealed § 21-17 in its entirety. Former § 21-17 pertained to a fee for electrician's license, and derived from Ord. No. 920, § 1, adopted Oct. 31, 1977.

Sec. 21-18. Electrical permit fee schedule.

The fees required under Chapter 7 of this Code for the inspection of all installations of electrical wiring apparatus or equipment shall be as set forth herein:

Permit Issuance Fee:

For issuing each permit . . . . . $20.00

For issuing each supplemental permit . . . . . 10.00

For each annual permit . . . . . 1200.00

System Fee Schedule (Note: The following are in addition to the permit issuing fees):

New Residential Buildings:

For new multifamily residential buildings (apartments and condominiums) having three (3) or more living units including the area of basements, garages, carports and other noncommercial automobile storage areas constructed at the same time, per square foot . . . . . 0.02

For new single- and two-family residential buildings including the area of basements, garages, carports and other minor accessory buildings constructed at the same time, per square foot . . . . . 0.02

Note: For other types of residential occupancies and alterations, additions and modifications to existing residential buildings, use the Unit Fee Schedule.

Private Swimming Pools:

For new private, residential, in-ground swimming pools for single-family, multifamily occupancies including a complete system of necessary branch circuit wiring, bonding, grounding, underwater lighting, water pumping and other similar electrical equipment related to the operation of a swimming pool, each . . . . . 20.00

Note: For other types of swimming pools, therapeutic whirlpools, spas and alterations to existing swimming pools, use Unit Fee Schedule.

Residential Appliances:

For fixed residential appliances or receptacle outlets for same, including wall-mounted electric ovens; counter-mounted cooking tops; electric ranges, self-contained room, console or through-wall air conditioners; space heaters; food waste grinders; dishwashers; washing machines; water heaters; clothes dryers; or other motor-operated appliances not exceeding one horsepower (hp) in rating, each . . . . . 4.00

Note: For other types of air conditioners and other motor-driven appliances having larger electrical ratings, see Power Apparatus.

Nonresidential Appliances:

For nonresidential appliances and self-contained factory wired, nonresidential appliances not exceeding one horsepower (hp), kilowatt (kw), or kilovolt ampere (kva), in rating including medical and dental devices; food, beverage and ice cream cabinets; illuminated show cases; drinking fountains; vending machines; laundry machines; or other similar types of equipment, each . . . . . 4.00

Note: For other types of air conditioners and other motor-driven appliances having larger electrical ratings, see Power Apparatus.

Power Apparatus:

For motors, generators, transformers, rectifiers, synchronous converters, capacitors, industrial heating air conditioners and heat pumps, cooking or baking equipment and other apparatus, as follows: (rating in horsepower (hp), kilowatts (kw), kilovolt-amperes (kva), or kilovolt-amperes-reactive (kvar):

Up to and including 1, each . . . . . 4.00

Over 1 and not over 10, each . . . . . 6.00

Over 10 and not over 50, each . . . . . 10.00

Over 50 and not over 100, each . . . . . 20.00

Over 100, each . . . . . 30.00

Notes:

(1)

For equipment or appliances having more than one motor, transformer, heater, etc., the sum of the combined ratings may be used.

(2)

These fees include all switches, circuit breakers, contractors, thermostats, relays and other directly related control equipment.

Busways:

For trolley and plug-in type busways, each 50 feet or fraction thereof . . . . . 8.00

Note: An additional fee will be required for lighting fixtures, motors and other appliances that are connected to trolley and plug-in type busways. No fee is required for portable tools.

Signs, Outline Lighting and Marquees:

For signs, outline lighting systems or marquees supplied from one branch circuit, each . . . . . 10.00

For additional branch circuits within the same sign, outline lighting system or marquee, each . . . . . 4.00

Services:

For services of 600 volts or less and not over 100 amperes in rating, each . . . . . 15.00

For services of 600 volts or less and over 100 amperes to 600 amperes in rating, each . . . . . 25.00

For services over 600 volts or over 600 to 800 amperes in rating, each . . . . . 50.00

For services over 600 volts or 800 amperes in rating, each . . . . . 100.00

Miscellaneous Apparatus, Conduits and Conductors:

For electrical apparatus, conduits and conductors for which a permit is required but for which no fee is herein set forth . . . . . 8.00

For service move or repair . . . . . 8.00

Note: This fee is not applicable when a fee is paid for one or more services, outlets, fixtures, appliances, power apparatus, busways, signs or other equipment.

Fire alarm systems . . . . . 50.00

Energy retrofit (includes but is not limited to the following: temp control devices, ballast replacement, relamp/building of fixtures, replacement of energy control/temperature control equipment, etc.) . . . . . 50.00

Other Inspections and Fees:

(1)

Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge--two (2) hours) per hour . . . . . 30.00

(2)

Re-inspection fee assessed under provisions of section 21-30, per hour . . . . . 30.00

(3)

Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum charge--one-half ( 1/2) hour), per hour . . . . . 30.00

(4)

Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved plans (minimum charge--one-half ( 1/2) hour), per hour . . . . . 30.00

Carnivals and Circuses:

Carnivals, circuses, or other traveling shows or exhibitions utilizing transportable-type rides, booths, displays and attractions:

For electric generators and electrically driven rides, each . . . . . 10.00

For mechanically driven rides and walk through attractions or displays having electric lighting, each . . . . . 5.00

For a system of area and booth lighting, each . . . . . 5.00

Note: For permanently installed rides, booths, displays and attractions, use Unit Fee Schedule.

Temporary Power Service:

For a temporary service power pole or pedestal including all pole or pedestal-mounted receptacle outlets and appurtenances, each . . . . . 15.00

For a temporary distribution system and temporary lighting and receptacle outlets for construction sites, decorative light, Christmas trees sales lots, firework stands, etc., each . . . . . 15.00

Unit Fee Schedule (Note: The following are in addition to the permit issuing fee):

Receptacle, Switch and Lighting Outlets:

For receptacle, switch, lighting or other outlets at which current is used or controlled, except services, feeders and meters:

First 20, each . . . . . 10.00

Additional fixtures, each . . . . . 0.50

For pole or platform-mounted lighting fixtures, each . . . . . 0.50

For theatrical-type lighting fixtures or assemblies, each . . . . . 0.50

Other Fees:

Annual registration fee of a Class I electrical contractor's license . . . . . 15.00

(Ord. No. 920, § 1, 10-31-77; Ord. No. 1002, § 1, 6-29-81; Ord. No. 1217, § 1, 6-17-91; Ord. No. 1321, § 2, 6-26-95)

Sec. 21-19. Building permit fees.

Residential--One- and two-family dwellings:

The building permit fees required by the building code shall be determined in accordance with the following schedule:

Total Valuation of Project	Fee
$1.00 to $500.00	$20.00
501.00 to 2,000.00	$20.00 for the first $500.00, plus $2.00 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00
2,001.00 to 25,000.00	$50.00 for the first $2,000.00, plus $6.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25.000.00
25,000.01 to 50,000.00	$199.50 for the first $25,000.00, plus $4.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00
50,000.01 to 100,000.00	$312.00 for the first $50,000.00, plus $3.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
100,000.01 to 500,000.00	$462.00 for the first $100,000.00, plus $2.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
500,000.01 and up	$1,462.00 for the first $500,000.00, plus $2.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof

Building permit fees--Commercial, including multifamily:

The building permit fees required by the building code shall be determined in accordance with the following schedule:

Total Valuation of Project	Fee
$1.00 to $2,000.00	$45.00
$2,000.01 to $25,000.00	$45.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $9.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00
$25,000.01 to $50,000.00	$252.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $6.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00	$414.50 for the first $50,000.00 plus $4.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$100,000.01 to $500,000.00	$639.50 for the first $100,000.00 plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
$500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00	$2,039.50 for the first $500,000.00 plus $3.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,000.01 and up	$3,539.50 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $2.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof

Other Inspections and Fees:

A. Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge: two (2) hours), per hour* . . . . . $30.00

B. Reinspection fee assessed under provisions of Section 305(g), each* . . . . . 30.00

C. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum charge: one-half ( 1/2) hour), per half-hour* . . . . . 20.00

D. Initial permit application fee, per plan, or the cost of the permit, whichever is less (Note: This fee is nonrefundable and shall be applied to the cost of the permit) . . . . . 50.00

E. Plan review including changes, additions or revisions to approved plans (minimum charge: one-half ( 1/2) hour), per half-hour* . . . . . 20.00

F. Complex plan review as determined by building official . . . . . Actual city cost incurred

G. Annual industrial building permit, per year . . . . . 2,400.00

H.