Appendix B. FEE SCHEDULE  


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  • FEE SCHEDULE

    CITY OF PALESTINE

    October 27, 2008

    Code Reference Permit Type Fee

     

    Animal License:
    14-46 Unneutered male or unsprayed female dog or cat $12.00
    14-46 Neutered male or spayed female dog or cat $8.00
    Schedule of Permit Fees:

     

    Total Construction Value
    Base Fee
    22-43(c)(1)a $ - to $2,000.00 $25.00
    22-43(c)(1)b $2,000.01 to $50,000.00 $25.00 plus fee addition
    22-43(c)(1)c $50,000.01 to $500,000.00 $265.00 plus fee addition
    22-43(c)(1)d $500,000.01 and up $1,390.00 plus fee addition
    _____ _____
         Fee Addition      
    22-43(c)(1)b $5.00 per $1,000.00 value over $2,001.00 up to $50,000.00
    22-43(c)(1)c $2.50 per $1,000.00 value over $50,001.00 up to $500,000.00
    22-43(c)(1)d $1.25 per $1,000.00 value greater than $500,000.00

     

    22-43(c)(2) Moving permit $25.00
    22-43(c)(3) Demolition $25.00
    22-43(c)(4) Temporary carnival or amusement $60.00
    Promotional event $60.00
    22-43(c)(5)a Fence permit $25.00
    22-43(c)(5)b Removal of underground or above ground fuel storage tanks $25.00
    22-43(c)(5)c Installation of above ground or underground fuel storage tanks $25.00
    22-43(c)(5)d Driveway permit $25.00
    22-43(c)(5)e Sign permit $25.00
    22-43(c)(5)f Re-roofing permit $25.00
    22-43(c)(6) Appeal to the construction board of adjustment $35.00
    22-43(c)(7) Certificate of occupancy $35.00
    22-43(c)(8) Mobile home permit (outside mobile home park) $40.00
    22-43(c)(9) Swimming pool permit-as per valuation in table above see table
    Schedule of Plan Checking Fees

     

    Total Value of Structure Fee
    22-43(c)(10)a One and two family dwellings
    Exempt
    22-43(c)(10)b $100,000.00 to $500,000.00 $225.00
    22-43(c)(10)c $500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 $400.00
    22-43(c)(10)d $1,000,000.01 to and up $800.00

     

    Re-Inspection fees for the same location for all permit types:
    22-43(c)(11)a First re-inspection $-
    22-43(c)(11)b Second re-inspection $30.00
    22-43(c)(11)c Third re-inspection $60.00
    22-43(c)(11)d Each re-inspection thereafter $60.00
    22-43(c)(12)a Schedule for Electrical Permits:
    New Construction and Additions:

     

    Occupancy classification
    Building area: ft Fee
    Residential (i.e. single-family, Multifamily, townhouses) Minimum fee 250
    sq. ft. or more
    $20.00
    additional fee over
    250 sq. ft.
    $0.0200
    per sq. ft.
    Accessory residential structures per sq. ft. $0.0095
    Assembly building < 1,000 $30.00
    1001—2,000 $40.00
    Minimum fee 2,000
    sq. ft. or more
    $40.00
    Retail, office, and other commercial buildings < 500 $20.00
    501—1,000 $40.00
    Minimum fee 1,000
    sq. ft. or more
    $40.00
    Additional fee for
    1,001—10,000 sq. ft.
    $40.00
    per sq. ft.
    Minimum fee
    10,000 sq. ft.
    or more
    $300.00
    additional fee over
    10,000 sq. ft.
    $0.0150
    per sq. ft.
    School, hospital, restaurant < 500 $30.00
    501—1,000 $40.00
    1,001—2000 $60.00
    Minimum fee 2,001
    sq. ft. or more
    $60.00
    additional fee over
    2,001 sq. ft.
    $0.0180
    per sq. ft.
    Manufacturing plant or industrial building < 2000 $0.0250
    per sq. ft.
    Minimum fee 2,000
    sq. ft. or more
    $50.00
    Additional fee for
    2,001—50,000 sq. ft.
    $0.0190
    per sq. ft.
    Minimum fee 50,000
    sq. ft. or more
    $1,000.00
    additional fee over
    50,000 sq. ft.
    $0.0030 per sq. ft.
    Repair garages < 500 $30.00
    501—1,000 $40.00
    Minimum fee 1,000
    sq. ft. or more
    $120.00
    additional fee over
    1,001 sq. ft.
    $0.0180
    per sq. ft.
    Warehouse (office area not exceeding 20 percent of gross area) < 1000 $30.00
    1,001—2000 $40.00
    Minimum fee 2,000
    sq. ft. or more
    $40.00
    additional fee over
    2,000 sq. ft.
    $0.0150
    per sq. ft.
    Warehouse (office area exceeding 20 percent of gross area) < 1000 $40.00
    1,001—2000 $50.00
    Minimum fee 2,000
    sq. ft. or more
    $50.00
    additional fee over
    2,000 sq. ft.
    $0.0180
    per sq. ft.

     

    Other new construction and additions
    22-43(c)(12)b Commercial shell building (minimum) $30.00
    22-43(c)(12)c Stadium, amusement park structure, other occupancies not listed shall be subject to the miscellaneous electrical fee schedule Misc.
    Schedule
    22-43(c)(12)d Miscellaneous Fee Schedule: These fees apply to additional wiring for a structure not involving the additional or alteration to a structure.

     

    Miscellaneous Items
    Fee
    Minimum permit fee $30.00
    Services, meter loops, each $2.25
    Outlets (light, switches, receptacle openings each) $0.25
    Electrical appliance outlets (range, dryer, cook top, oven, garbage disposal, dishwasher, window a/c, each) $1.25
    Central air $2.50
    Motion picture machine $5.00
    X-ray machine $3.75
    Sign connection $6.00
    Temporary pole for construction $6.00

     


    22-43(c)(12)e Motors permanently installed: Fee
     Less than ½ hp $0.75
     ½ less than 10 hp $2.25
     10 hp less than 50 hp $3.50
     50 hp less than 100 hp $7.00
     100 hp less than 150 hp $9.25
     150 hp and over $11.50
    22-43(c)(13) Electrical License Fee: These fees are stated regulated unless otherwise indicated

     

    License
    Initial Fee
    Renewal Fee
    Master $ —
    $ —
    Journeyman $ —
    $ —
    Maintenance $ —
    $ —

     

    22-43(c)(14) Mechanical permit fees:
     Minimum permit fee $20.00
     New installations per unit $20.00
     Replacement units each $20.00
    22-43(c)(15) Plumbing permit fees:
     Minimum permit fee $20.00
     Fixtures each $3.25
     Sanitary sewer connection $8.00
     Water line (new or repair) $8.00
     Lawn sprinkler system $20.00
     Septic system $35.00
     Gas piping system $6.00
    22-46 Inspection fees outside the city limits:
     Within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction $30.00
     Per mile traveled to and from the site $0.45
    22-47 Contractors license
     Annual license fee $125.00
    22-47 Building contractor's license       annually $125.00
    26-48 Billiard hall license
     Billiard hall license per table Fee
    repealed
    City cemetery lots
    34-36  Charge per lot $750.00
    Construction of Public Improvements Fees
     Developer's cost of water utility improvements       1.50%
     Developer's cost of sewer utility improvements       1.50%
     Developer's cost of drainage improvements       1.50%
     Developer's cost of street improvements       1.50%
     Developer's cost of other utility or public use improvements       1.50%
    40-227(a) Grading and excavation permit $50.00
    Grease trap permit       annually $25.00
    40-244(c) Sign construction permit $50.00
    40-244(d) Sign operating permit $10.00
    40-246(a) Sign contractor's license       annually $125.00
    50-125 Fire Protection Inspection Fees
    Re-inspection fees for the same location:
     First re-inspection $—
     Second re-inspection $30.00
     Third re-inspection $60.00
     Each re-inspection thereafter $60.00
    50-126 Fire Protection Permit Fees
    §F105.6.1 Aerosol products $30.00
    §F105.6.2 Amusement buildings* $30.00
    §F105.6.3 Aviation facilities $30.00
    §F105.6.4 Carnivals and fairs* $60.00
    §F105.6.5 Battery systems $30.00
    §F105.6.6 Cellulose nitrate film $40.00
    §F105.6.7 Combustible dust-producing operations $40.00
    §F105.6.8 Combustible fibers $40.00
    §F105.6.9 Compressed gases $40.00
    An operational permit is required for the storage, use or handling at normal temperature and pressure (NTP) of compressed gases in excess of the amounts listed in Table F105.6.9.
    §F105.6.10 Covered mall buildings $30.00
    §F105.6.11 Cryogenic fluids $40.00
    An operational permit is required to produce, store, transport on site, use, handle or dispense cryogenic fluids in excess of the amounts listed in Table F105.6.11.
    §F105.6.12 Cutting and welding $30.00
    §F105.6.13 Dry cleaning plants $40.00
    §F105.6.14 Exhibits and trade shows* $50.00
    §F105.6.15 Explosives $50.00
    §F105.6.16 Fire hydrants and valves $30.00
    §F105.6.17 Flammable and combustible liquids $30.00
    §F105.6.18 Floor finishing* $30.00
    §F105.6.19 Fruit and crop ripening $30.00
    §F105.6.20 Fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging* $30.00
    §F105.6.21 Hazardous materials $40.00
    An operational permit is required to store, transport on site, dispense, use or handle hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in Table F105.6.21.
    §F105.6.22 HPM facilities $40.00
    §F105.6.23 High-piled storage $30.00
    §F105.6.24 Hot work operations* $30.00
    §F105.6.25 Industrial ovens $30.00
    50-126 §F105.6.26 Lumber yards and woodworking plants $30.00
    §F105.6.27 Liquid-or gas-fueled vehicles or equipment in assembly buildings $30.00
    §F105.6.28 LP-gas $30.00
    §F105.6.29 Magnesium $30.00
    §F105.6.30 Miscellaneous combustible $30.00
    §F105.6.31 Open burning
     Property owner/tenant* $—
     Contractor limited* $30.00
     Contractor extended* $40.00
    §F105.6.32 Open flames torches and candles $30.00
    §F105.6.33 Open flames and torches $30.00
    §F105.6.34 Organic coatings $30.00
    §F105.6.35 Places of assembly $30.00
    §F105.6.36 Private fire hydrants (1st) $30.00
     Each additional $15.00
    §F105.6.37 Pyrotechnic special effects material* $40.00
    §F105.6.38 Pyroxylin plastics $40.00
    §F105.6.39 Refrigeration equipment $30.00
    §F105.6.40 Repair garages and service stations $30.00
    §F105.6.41 Rooftop heliports $30.00
    §F105.6.42 Spraying or dipping $40.00
    §F105.6.43 Storage of scrap tires and tire byproducts $40.00
    §F105.6.44 Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies* $30.00
    §F105.6.45 Tire-rebuilding plants $40.00
    §F105.6.46 Waste handling $40.00
    §F105.6.47 Wood products $30.00
    §F105.7 Required construction permits.
    §F105.7.1 Automatic fire-extinguishing systems.
    Kitchen Systems (per system) $30.00
    Sprinkler Systems (per riser + 1-50 heads) $50.00
    (51—100 heads per riser)       plus $30.00
    (101—150 heads per riser)       plus $30.00
    (151—200 heads per riser)       plus $30.00
    (201 + heads per riser)       plus $30.00
    §F105.7.2 Compressed gases $260.00
    §F105.7.3 Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment.
    (1st 10 devices) $30.00
    (11—22 devices)       plus $15.00
    (23—33 devices)       plus $15.00
    (34—50 devices)       plus $15.00
    (51—75 devices)       plus $15.00
    (76—110 devices)       plus $15.00
    (111 + devices)       plus $15.00
    §F105.7.4 Fire pumps and related equipment $40.00
    §F105.7.5 Flammable and combustible liquids $40.00
    §F105.7.6 Hazardous materials $40.00
    §F105.7.7 Industrial ovens $30.00
    §F105.7.8 LP-gas $30.00
    §F105.7.9 Private fire hydrants.(1st) $30.00
     (each additional) $15.00
    §F105.7.10 Spraying or dipping $30.00
    §F105.7.11 Standpipe systems $30.00
    50-126 §F105.7.12 Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies $30.00
    58-20 Fee Schedule for Food Service Establishments

     

    New Fee Schedule for Food Establishments
    Type of Establishment
    Fee
    Permanent Food Service Establishment up to 25 seats $100.00
    Permanent Food Service Establishment 26-50 seats $125.00
    Permanent Food Service Establishment more than 50 seats $150.00
    Retail Food Stores (less than 1,000 square feet) $100.00
    Retail Food Stores (1,001 to 5,000 square feet) $125.00
    Retail Food Stores (over 5,000 square feet) $150.00
    School cafeteria $100.00
    Daycare Center $100.00
    Foster/Group Homes $25.00
    Nursing Homes $100.00
    Mobile Food Unit $100.00
     Festivals $60.00
     Special Events at the Farmers' Market $10.00
     Annual (other than festivals and Special Events at the Farmers' Market) $100.00
    Carnivals $100.00
    Festivals $60.00
    Retail Food Stores includes grocery stores, bakeries, delis, food manufacturing facilities,
    lounges, clubs, wholesale groceries, and jail facilities.

     

    Library Fees:

    Borrowing of library materials
    70-4(b) Defacing any Book or other Media
     Current real replacement cost plus: $12.00
    70-4(c) Lost any Book or other Media
     Current retail replacement cost plus: $12.00
    Library Fine Schedule Per Item Per Day
    70-4(d)(1) Overdue book $0.30
    70-4(d)(2) Overdue video, art print, filmstrips and other audiovisual material $1.25
    70-4(d)(3) Overdue audiovisual equipment $5.25
    70-4(b) Defacing any book or other media + replacement cost $12.00
    70-4(c) Lost any book or other media + replacement cost $12.00

     

    Permit Type
    Reference
    Fee
    Common Airport Hanger
     Single Engine Airplane per month $125.00
     Twin Engine Airplane per month $175.00
     Turbo Prop Aircraft per month $250.00
     Small Jet Aircraft per month $275.00

     

    Performing Arts Center Facility Use Schedule

    Location
    Day
    Night
    Full
    All Facilities
     First Day $800.00 $850.00 $900.00
     Each Additional Day $650.00 $700.00 $750.00
    Auditorium
     First Day $450.00 $475.00 $500.00
     Each Additional Day $400.00 $425.00 $450.00
    Multi-Purpose Room
     First Day $300.00 $350.00 $400.00
     Each Additional Day $275.00 $300.00 $350.00
    Meeting Room C
     First Day $25.00 $35.00 $40.00
     Each Additional Day $20.00 $30.00 $35.00
    Meeting Room D
     First Day $50.00 $75.00 $100.00
     Each Additional Day $40.00 $70.00 $90.00
    Foyer
     First Day $100.00 $150.00 $200.00
     Each Additional Day $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
    Kitchen
     Daily Fee $50.00 $75.00 $100.00
    Concession Stand
     First Day $50.00 $75.00 $100.00
     Each Additional Day $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
    Other City Facilities Fee Schedule
    First Day $125.00 $137.50 $150.00
    Each Additional Day $100.00 $125.00 $137.50

     

    Other Charges Rate Unit
    Baldwin SD 10 Grand Piano $75.00 Per day
    Spotlight $50.00 Per day
    Podium $10.00 Each, per day
    Projector Screen $10.00 Each, per day
    Set-up Day $150.00 Per day
    Staff Set-up $100.00 Per day
    Staff Tear-down/Clean-up $200.00 Per day
    Extra Dumpster Pick-up Current rate per utilities ordinance
    Per pickup
    Security Guards (at request of Police) $30.00 Per hour
    Sound & Light Technician $25.00 Per hour
    Microphone Set-up $20.00 Per microphone
    Alcohol Surcharge $100.00
    Coffee/beverage Service $20.00 Per 50 guests
    Red Carpet $15.00
    Stage Set-up/Tear down $50.00
    Large Chandelier $60.00 Each
    Small Chandelier $30.00 Each
    Pipe & Drape $20.00 Per 10 Feet
    Uplights $5.00 Each
    Uplight panel $20.00
    Video Screen (MPR only) $50.00
    54-inch Round Table Cloth $6.00 Each
    108-inch Rectangle Table Cloth $6.00 Each

     

    Parks and Recreation Use Fee:

    Location
    Hour
    Day
    Lights/per hr.
    Field/Court Reservations:
    Reservations for courts and ballfields can be made up to six months in advance. When not specifically reserved by patrons, courts and ballfields may be utilized on a first-come, first-serve basis.
     Softball/Baseball Field $5.00 $50.00 $10.00
     Soccer Field $5.00 $50.00 $10.00
     Tennis Court (Reagan)
      Per Court $5.00 $20.00 $5.00
      All Courts $10.00 $40.00 $5.00
     Basketball Court $5.00 $20.00

     

    Type of Event
    Per Participant
    Per day
    Youth League $5.00
    Tournament (2-day or less) $1,000.00
    Tournament (more than 2-day) $500.00

     

    Location
    Hour
    Day
    Lights/per hr.
    Pavilion Reservations:
    Reservations for park pavilions can be made up to six months in advance. When not specifically reserved by patrons, park pavilions may be utilized on a first-come, first-serve basis.
     Farmers Market $5.00 $30.00
     Reagan Park band stand $5.00 $30.00
     Other Pavillions $5.00 $15.00

     

    Swimming Pool Admission Fees:
     Resident No charge
     Nonresident $5.00 per day
     Nonresident Family Pass:
      Maximum of four family members $60.00 per season
      Additional family members $5.00 per season
     Replacement of lost & stolen Resident Family Pass:
      1st occurrence $30.00
      2nd & subsequent occurrences $60.00

     

    Police Department Fees:
     Alarm Permit:
     Commercial alarm permit fee and annual renewal fee $40.00
     Residential alarm permit fee and annual renewal fee $0.00
     Excessive false alarm fees (as provided in section 22-421)
      Four to nine false calls during time that alarm permit is valid $100.00
      Ten or more false calls during time that alarm permit is valid $150.00
     Accident Reports:
      Faxed copy $6.00
      Walk-in request $4.00
      Mailed request $6.00
     Bicycle Storage/Impound       daily $5.00
     Criminal Records Check $25.00
     Offense Reports $5.00
     Fingerprinting (by appointment) $15.00
     Equipment and Vehicle Storage/Impound       daily $20.00
     Firing Range Rental       daily $100.00

     

    Palestine Mall Rental Rates & Fees:

    Our rates and fees for facility use are below. Please contact our staff directly for any questions.

    Facility Size Standard Flat Rate Non-Profit Flat Rate
    Common Area 1 2,951 $150.00 $100.00
    Common Area 2 2,896 150.00 100.00
    Common Area 3 3,000 150.00 100.00
    Common Area 4 3,000 150.00 100.00
    Meeting Room A (Dogwood Room) 2,000 100.00 75.00
    Meeting Room B (Magnolia Room) 1,381 75.00 50.00
    Meeting Room C (Parker Room) 1,773 75.00 50.00
    Civic Organization Fees 15.00
    • Additional clean-up hours may be purchased at $50.00 an hour (2-hour maximum)

     

    •  Event Hours of Operation: Mon.—Sat. 7:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.

    •  Standard Rate: This classification is defined as use by a person, business, group that is not classified as non-profit.

    •  Non-Profit: This classification is defined as use by a non-profit organization, taxing or government agency (Proof of 501c3 or other non-profit status is required.)

    Catering Fee: Any event providing food or beverage will be charged an additional $50.00 per area. Glass containers and alcohol is strictly prohibited.

    Deposit Policy: A deposit of ½ the room rental and a signed rental agreement is required within 15 days of the date on the agreement. The balance is due 14 days prior to the first day of your event. Events booked within 14 days require a non-refundable cash, credit or money-order payment equal to the total rental fee with the signed rental agreement. Additional deposits may be required.

    Cancellation Policy: Notification of cancellation of an event must be received no later than 60 days prior to the event date to receive deposit back. Notification of cancellation received after this deadline will result in a forfeiture of the entire contract amount. All cancellations must be submitted in writing.

    Palestine Civic Organizations: May rent rooms (does not include the common areas) at the Palestine Mall at a special discount rate. These civic organizations must meet on a regular weekly or monthly basis and reserve for a period of 12 months in advance.

    Move-in/Move-out: A half-day rental will be charged for each day of move-in or move-out.

    Event Security: Security is required for any events where attendance is expected to be greater than 100. Arrangements for security will be made by Event Coordinator. Security is $30/hr per officer. Palestine Police Department is the sole security provider for the City of Palestine. Number of officers and hours will be determined by Event Coordinator.

    Additional Fees:

    * Security Deposit - $100.00 (Paid Separately)

    * Outside or Inside hanging banners - $25.00

    * Stage Rental (8' x 8') - $50.00

    Contact Us At:
    City of Palestine
    Community Services Department
    Attn: Heather Hrebec
    504 N. Queen St.
    Palestine, TX 75801
    903-723-2026

    Code Reference Type Fee
    98-13 Septage Hauling:
    Permit Fee $50.00/annually
    Hauling Fee $0.03/per gallon

     

    Farmer's Market Vendor Rental Fees
    Daily rental of a single vendor space (per space) $5.00
    Weekly rental of a single vendor space (per space) 20.00
    Bi-weekly rental of a single vendor space (per space) 25.00
    Monthly rental of a single vendor space (per space) 40.00
    Rental of a single vendor space for the Christmas Season (per space) 50.00

     

(Ord. No. O-38A-06, § XXIII, 11-13-2006; Ord. No. O-46-08, § I, 5-19-2008; Ord. No. O-79-08, I(Exh. A), 10-27-2008; Ord. No. O-3-09, § I, 1-12-2009; Ord. No. O-29-10, § I, 5-24-2010; Ord. No. O-14-2011, § I(Exh. A), 4-11-2011; Ord. No. O-17-11, § I(Exh. A), 4-25-2011; Ord. No. O-22-11, § I(exh. A), 5-23-2011; Ord. No. O-23-11, § I(exh. A), 5-23-2011; Ord. No. O-42-11, § I(exh. A), 9-26-2011; Ord. No. O-13-2013, 3-11-2013; Ord. No. O-51-15 , § I, 12-14-2015; Ord. No. O-05-17 , § I, 1-23-2017; Ord. No. O-10-17 , § III, 3-10-2017; Ord. No. O-06-18, § I, 2-12-2018 ; Ord. No. O-09-18, § I, 2-26-2018 ; Ord. No. O-22-18, § I, 6-11-2018 )