Ord. 1358-22 2022-03-28 ORDINANCE NO. 1358-22
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending non-
development usage and service fees; containing a savings clause, a
severability clause, a repealer clause, providing for publication and an
effective date.
WHEREAS, various departments of the City charge fees for usage, permits, and other
services not related to development; and
WHEREAS, the organization of all such non-development fees into one ordinance enhances
the efficiency of the fee amendment process and improves customer service; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the charges and fees contained in the attached Exhibit “A” are hereby
adopted.
Section 2. Savings. All rights and remedies which have accrued in favor of the City
under this Chapter and amendments thereto shall be and are preserved for the benefit of the City.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion
of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid, unconstitutional or otherwise unenforceable by any
court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent
provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
Section 4. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed but only to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. Publication and Effective Date. The City Secretary shall cause this
Ordinance, or its caption, to be published in the official newspaper of the City of Pearland, upon
passage of such Ordinance. The Ordinance shall then become effective ten (10) days from and
after its publication, or the publication of its caption, in the official City newspaper.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 99075401-9410-4064-975A-FE8B25C4C3D3
PASSED and APPROVED ON FIRST READING this the 7th day of March, A. D., 2022.
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J.KEVIN COLE
MAYOR
ATTEST:
_____________________________
LESLIE CRITTENDEN
CITY SECRETARY
PASSED and APPROVED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING this the 28th day of March,
A. D., 2022.
________________________________
J.KEVIN COLE
MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
LESLIE CRITTENDEN
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
DocuSign Envelope ID: 99075401-9410-4064-975A-FE8B25C4C3D3
FEE SCHEDULE
EMS
Ambulance Application Fee (per company) $250.00
Ambulance Permit Fee (per ambulance) $100.00
Ambulance Re-inspection Fee $75.00
FIRE
Re-inspection Fees
1st Re-inspection $ 75.00
2nd Re-inspection $ 75.00
3rd Re-inspection and thereafter, each $200.00
After hours Inspection $200.00
(After 5:00pm Monday-Thursday; after 4:00pm
on Friday, and on weekends)
POLICE
Accident Report $ 6.00
(As may be amended from time to time by State Statute)
Notarized Accident Report $ 8.00
(As may be amended from time to time by State Statute)
Clearance Letter $ 5.00
(As may be amended from time to time by State Statute)
Copies $ 0.10 per page
CD/DVD $ 1.00
Crafted Precious Metal Dealer License fee $100.00 annually
Alarm Permit:
Residential Rates provided in
Commercial Ordinance No 569-3
False Alarm Fee:
Police Department (per occurrence after 5 per yr) Rates provided in
Fire Department (per occurrence after 5 per yr) Ordinance No 569-3
UTILITY BILLING
Delinquent Fees:
Processing Fee $ 30.00
"Red Flag" Identity Report $ 3.00
New Service Fee
residential $ 30.00
commercial/industrial/builders $ 50.00
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Deposits:
Commercial $200.00
Residential Owner $100.00
Residential Renter $185.00
Residential Garbage Only $ 50.00
Additional deposit for services terminated twice within six months
Residential $ 75.00
Commercial S 170.00
Meter Cost: New/Replacement
5/8" $271.00
1" $328.00
2" Displacement $633.00
2" Compound $1,528.00
3" $8,555.00
4" $10,005.00
6" $13,402.00
8" (6 x 8) $14,605.00
10" $28,515.00
12" $29,693.00
(subject to change based on contract pricing)
New meters would also require deposit and connection fee
Meter Apparatus Fee Based on cost
Meter Testing:
5/8—3/4" Meter $80.00
1" Meter $100.00
1 1/2" Meter $100.00
2"- 8" Meters $150.00
8" and above Meters $200.00
Same Day New Service Connections $100.00
After-Hours Processing Fee $75.00
Broken Lock Fee $100.00
Containment Traps/Interceptor Fee $100.00/year
Including but not limited to grease, grit, grass, oil, lint and other contaminants.
Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing
Test Report Fee $ 40.00Annual Registration
$100.00/year
Meter Inspection/Installation
Initial $ 40.00
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Re-inspection $ 75.00
Temporary Fire Hydrant Meter Deposit $1,500.00
($100.00 non-refundable)
Temporary Fire Hydrant Location Change $ 50.00
Hydrant Meter Cost Recovery/Meter Rental Fee $ 50.00/month
Temporary Connect/Disconnect Fee $ 10.00
Temporary Water/Sewer Service for $50 for ten days, up to
Residential Landlords/Property Managers 2,000 gallons and connection
Water and Sewer Rates-Residential and Commercial
Base (Single Unit by Meter Size) Water Sewer
5/8" $16.57 $23.88
3/4" $24.86 $35.82
1" $41.43 $59.69
1 1/2" $82.87 $119.39
2" $132.58 $191.02
3" $248.59 $358.16
4" $414.32 $596.93
6" $828.63 $1,193.85
8" $1,325.81 $1,910.16
10" $1,905.86 $2,745.86
Multi-Unit (per unit) $16.57 $23.88
Residential Water Volumetric
0 - 2,290 gallons In base
2,291 - 6,860 gallons $4.26
6,861 — 17,150 gallons $5.34
17,151 —28,580 gallons $6.42
28,581+ gallons $8.55
Residential Sewer Volumetric
0 —2,290 gallons In base
2,291+ gallons $5.25
Commercial/Multi-Unit Volumetric
0 - 2,290 gallons In base In base
2,291+ gallons $5.34 $5.25
Irrigation Volumetric
0 - 2,290 gallons In base
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2,291+ gallons $6.42
Residential Wastewater Billing for Existing Customers
Monthly volumetric billing amount (gallons) to be based on the lesser of the customer's 1) monthly metered
water usage used for water billing, or 2) Winter Quarter Average (WQA), which is the average consumption of
the months of December, January, February, which are typically billed in Jan, Feb, Mar, not to exceed 12,000
gallons. The WQA will be adjusted each April or May.
Residential Wastewater Billing for New Residents
Monthly volumetric billing amount (gallons) to be based on the customer's monthly metered water usage used
for water billing, not to exceed 12,000 gallons until a WQA can be established.
Billing Adjustments
Water adjustments may be given for leaks, excluding irrigation leaks, for all customers. Residential customer
sewer adjustments may be given only after evaluating the residential customer's billed consumption,
determined in accordance with Ordinance 870-6.
Customer without metered water
Default billing amount (gallons) of 10,000.
Customer outside City Limits
All charges for water and sewer service are at a rate of 1 1/2 times that existing in the City.
Sewer Use Credit Program
Application Fee $500.00
Monthly Administrative Charge $ 50.00
Annual Testing Fee See Above
If repairs are needed, in addition to the testing fee, there will be charges for labor and parts,
plus retesting fee of$75.00
Accounts opened for the purpose of the sewer use credit for sub-metering will not be required to
put down a deposit nor billed water or sewer rates.
Solid Waste & Recycling Services
FWS Residential Garbage Fee $18.26
95-Gallon Replacement Cart (trash or recycling) $55.00
Additional 95-Gallon Trash Cart $10.65 per Month
Additional 95-Gallon Recycling Cart $7.78 per Month
Residential Garbage Pink Tag Fee $0.65 per Tag
Unusual residential Garbage Accumulation Service $224.29 per Hour
Disposal Fee — Unusual Residential Garbage Accumulation $13.00 per Yard
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FINANCE
NSF or Returned Check/Credit Card Fee $ 25.00
ENGINEERING
Grading Permit $125.00
After Hours/Weekend Inspections $ 60.00/hr
Holiday Inspections $ 75.00/hr
PUBLIC WORKS
Water Tap Fee's
All taps include meter, cts, corporation, saddle, curb stop and meter box.
5/8" and 3/4" Short Tap $1,300
5/8" and 3/4" Long Tap $1,700
3/4" U-branch Assy w/2nd % meter $800.00 + added cost if
needed
1" Short Tap $1,400
1"Long Tap $1,700
2" Short Tap $3,200.00
2" Long Tap $3,400.00
Gravity Sewer Tap Fee's
4" Short Tap $1,100
4" Long Tap $1,500
Force Main Tap Fee's
2" Short Tap $1,400
2" Long Tap $1,800
Additional Cost if applicable
Restoration —Sod $ 75.00
(Includes prep & install of 10' x 10' area of sod)
Restoration —Sidewalk & Sod $ 285.00
(Includes prep & install of 4' wide x 6' long sidewalk and 10' x 10' area of sod)
Traffic Control $ 225.00
(Rental cost of 3 water filled barriers or rental of 2 static message boards for 1 month)
Commercial Meter Deposit $ 100.00
Banner Deposit $ 50.00
Banner Installation Fee $400.00
CITY SECRETARY
Copy Charge: (pursuant to State law, including but not limited to and as may be amended from time to time by
State Statute)
Paper $ 0.10
Oversize Paper $ 0.50
Diskette $ 1.00
Magnetic tape Actual Cost
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Data Cartridge Actual Cost
Tape Cartridge Actual Cost
Rewritable CD (CD-RW) $ 1.00
Non-rewritable CD (CD-R) $ 1.00
Digital video disc (DVD) $ 3.00
JAZ Drive Actual Cost
Other electronic media Actual Cost
VHS cassette $ 2.50
Audio cassette $ 1.00
Oversize paper copy $ 0.50
Specialty paper Actual Cost
Labor charge $ 15.00
Overhead 20% of labor
Alcohol Beverage Permit:
BE - (Malt Beverage) Retail Dealer's On-Premises License$150.00
BQ -Wine & Malt Beverage Retailer's Off-Premises Permit $ 60.00
BF — Retail Dealer's Off Premises License $ 60.00
BG-Wine & Malt Beverage Retailers Permit $175.00
MB - Mixed Beverage Restaurant w/Food & Beverage Certification $750.00
BP—Brew Pub License $500.00
P —Package Store Permit $500.00
X Market Research Packager's Permit $300.00
G —Winery Permit $ 75.00
Peddlers Permit
Primary Permit Holder $ 75.00 max of 3 mo.
Assistant working under primary $ 5.00/mo. per assistant
Surety Bond (required) $1,000.00
ANIMAL SERVICES
1st impound $ 30.00
2nd impound $ 40.00
3rd impound $ 50.00
Adoption unaltered $ 35.00
Transportation $ 5.00
Adoption altered with Rabies $ 90.00
Adoption altered w/out Rabies $ 75.00
Livestock impound per head $125.00
2nd impound $150.00
3rd impound $200.00
Quarantine impound $ 60.00
Daily board domestic $ 10.00 per day
Daily board livestock $ 30.00 per day
City License
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Altered one year $ 10.00
3 year $ 30.00
Un-altered one year $ 30.00
3 year $ 80.00
Replacement tag $ 5.00
Dangerous Dog registration $100.00
Disposal Domestic Animals
Up to 25 lbs $ 30.00
26 lbs to 60 lbs $ 60.00
61 lbs and over $ 90.00
Large animal contract $200.00 and up
Euthanasia on demand $ 60.00
Surrender of owned pet $ 50.00
Cat carrier $ 5.00
Collar - nylon $ 3.00
Collar— leather Cost + $4.00
Micro-chip implant includes pet registration $ 25.00
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PARKS & RECREATION
Non-resident fees Programs and Leagues
Resident Non-resident
Fee fee
Cost less 20% discount Program Cost
*Flat rate schedule for league registration; no discounts apply.
Non-resident fee for Senior Center $ 50.00 per year
Resident fee for Senior Center $ 25.00 per year
Transportation fees for the Melvin Knapp Senior Center (Specialty Trip) $ 2.00 round-trip In City
$ 5.00 round trip Outside
City
Special Event Permit Fee $ $100.00
Deposits
Centennial Park Pavilions $ 50.00
Southdown Park Pavilion $ 50.00
Southdown Stage and Lawn $140.00
Independence Park Large Pavilion $200.00
Independence Park Stage and Lawn $300.00
Independence Park Lawn A $ 50.00
Independence Park Lawn B $ 50.00
Independence Park Full Park* $500.00
Independence Park Swimming Pool $100.00
Gazebo at City Hall $ 50 .00
Westside Event Center Meeting Room $140.00
Westside Event Center Banquet Hall $140.00
*Full Park only includes rentable amenities; park closure requests must be processed via special event
permits.
Indoor rental cleaning Fee $180.00
Administrative fee for rental cancellations $ 25.00
Rental Fees
Outdoor
1/2 Day Full Day
Facility Resident Non- Non- Resident Non- Non-
Resident Profit Resident Profit
Centennial Park Pavilion $60.00 $90.00 $120.00 $180.00
Southdown Park Pavilion $60.00 $90.00 $120.00 $180.00
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Southdown Park Stage & $180.00 $270.00 $90 $360.00 $540.00 $180.00
Lawn
Independence Park Large $180.00 $270.00 $90 $270.00 $405.00 $135
Pavilion
Independence Park Stage & N/A N/A N/A $450.00 $675.00 $225
Lawn
Independence Park Lawn A $60.00 $90.00 $30.00 $90.00 $135.00 $45.00
Independence Park Lawn B $60.00 $90.00 $30.00 $90.00 $135.00 $45.00
Independence Park Full Park* N/A N/A N/A $1,200.00 $1,800.00 $600.00
Gazebo at City Hall $30.00 $60.00
*Full Park only includes rentable amenities; park closure requests must be processed via special events
permit.
Events that are open to the public and that include the sale of anything (e.g., ticket sales, merchandise, food
and beverages, alcohol, etc.) will be charged the base area rental fee and 5% of net revenues.
Indoor
Facility Non-profit Resident Non-Resident
Westside Event Center Meeting $15.00/hr $60.00/hr $70.00/hr
Room
Westside Event Center Banquet Hall $60.00/hr $85.00/hr $95.00/hr
Athletic Field Usage Fees
Recognized Sports Associations
Deposit Player Fee Utility Fee
$10.00 Res/$20.00 Non-
$500.00 per Season Res $150.00 per Month
Practices
Resident Non-Resident
$15.00/hour $25.00/hour
plus $10.00/hour for
plus $10.00/hour for lights lights
Games
Resident Non-Resident
$20.00/hour $30.00/hour
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plus $10.00/hour for
plus $10.00/hour for lights lights
Price includes initial paint & dirt work
Tournaments
Resident Non-Resident
$20.00/hour $30.00/hour
plus $10.00/hour for
plus $10.00/hour for lights lights
plus $10.00/field for paint & dirt
work plus $10.00/field for paint & dirt work
Light schedule is as follows:
*** Lights are non-negotiable and in one hour increments. Tournament director must turn
in tournament schedule one week prior to tournament start date.
Daylight Savings - lights are turned on at 5 p.m.
Non-Daylight Savings - lights are turned on at 7 p.m.
Recreation Center and Natatorium
Initiation Fee, for all $ 32.00
Annual Membership with Contract
Category Resident Non-Resident*
Student $231.00 $346.50
Adult $330.00 $495.00
Additional Person $165.00 $247.50
Active Adult $231.00 $346.50
Additional Active Adult $110.00 $165.00
Household $660.00 $990.00
Natatorium Only
Individual $220.00 $330.00
Household $440.00 $660.00
* Non-Resident Fee =resident rate +50%
Monthly Membership without Contract
Category Resident Non-Resident*
Student $24.20 $36.50
Adult $35.20 $52.80
Additional Person $17.60 $26.40
Active Adult $24.20 $36.50
Additional Active Adult $12.10 $18.70
Household $69.30 $104.50
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Natatorium Only
Individual $23.10 $35.20
Household $46.20 $69.30
* Non-Resident Fee =resident rate +50%
**Monthly Fee =annual divided by 12+ 50%
Recreation Center and Natatorium Membership includes facilities,drop in child care, basic health and fitness classes.
Natatorium Only membership includes access to the natatorium only.
Trial Membership (one time per individual) $ 30.00 for 30 days
7 for 7 Trial $ 7.00 for 7 days
Locker Rentals (maximum rentals - 10 lockers in each locker room)
Annual $100.00
Monthly $ 10.00
Group Exercise Punch Card (20 punches) $ 50.00
Daily Fees
18+ years of age $ 8.00
12 - 17 years of age $ 5.00
3 - 11 years of age $ 3.00
Family $ 18.00
Child Care $ 5.00
Definitions
Individual 12-59 years old
Student 12-24 enrolled as a student. Over 18 must provide Student ID.
Active Adult 60+ years old
Household Up to 5 people residing in the same home
Additional Person addition to an existing membership/fee. Must reside in the same house as primary
Child 3-11 years old
Family Up to 2 adults and 3 children.
Recreation Center Rental Rates
Resident Non-Resident
Non-Profit Member Non-Member Non-Member
Entire Facility $225.00/hour $450.00/hour $675.00/hour $900.00/hour
One Full Court
Hourly $40.00/hour $80.00/hour $120.00/hour $160.00/hour
Daily $400.00/day $800.00/day $1,200.00/day $1,600.00/day
Entire Gym
Hourly $80.00/hour $160.00/hour $240.00/hour $320.00/hour
Daily $800.00/day $1,600.00/day $2,400.00/day $3,200.00/day
One Multipurpose/
Activity Room $33.00/hour $65.00/hour $98.00/hour $130.00/hour
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Entire
Multipurpose/
Activity Room $65.00/hour $130.00/hour $195.00/hour $260.00/hour
Zone Meeting
Room $15.00/hour $30.00/hour $30.00/hour $30.00/hour
Kidz Korner, The Zone, Gymnasium, Multipurpose Room, Track, Activity Room, Racquetball Courts, 2nd floor
café area.
*Day = 12 hours
**Non-athletic events in the gymnasium will result in the following fees:
***Deposits - $140.00 for multipurpose rental space or 25% for party package or recreation space.
Floor covering $150.00.00/per court
Party Package Rates
1 - 10 Guests 11 -20 Guests 21 -30 Guests 31 -40 Guests
Resident Rate $112.00 $152.00 $192.00 $232.00
Non- Resident $142.00 $182.00 $222.00 $272.00
Rate
Security
COP Security Fee
Number (paid directly to officer at COP Custodial
Participants beginning of event) Fee Event Staff
1 @ $30.00/hour when admission
< 75 charged $100.00/day $50.00
1 @ $30.00/hour when admission
75 -200 charged $200.00/day $50.00
251 - 500 2 @ $30.00/hour $350.00/day $100.00
501 - 1,000 2 @ $30.00/hour $450.00/day $150.00
> 1,000 2 @ $30.00/hour $600.00/day $200.00
COP P & R Aquatics Supervision (CPO/AFO) Fee (500 + events only) $35/hour
$10 per hour
Additional Lifeguard Supervision per Lifeguard
Day Timing System (one system) (If operator is included then additional staff $200.00/day
charges will apply)
Events Requiring 50-meter configuration will require an additional set-up fee $300.00
Special Note: 2 parking lot attendants are required for all events with an anticipated 500+total attendance. .Parking lot
attendants are $15.00 an hour and this fee will be assessed with other rental fees.
* Custodial fee includes the additional cleaning supplies and inventory to support the rental as well
as any staff needed to manage the cleaning of restrooms,trash, stands, etc.
**For large rental/meets (over 500+) an additional "Extra Heavy Cleanup/Restoration Fee" of
$250.00 per day will be assessed.
Delores Fenwick Nature Center Fee Schedule
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Category Non-Profit Organization
Field Trip $8.00/guest $8.00/guest
Classroom Rental $25.00/hr $50.00/hr
Miscellaneous branded merchandise will be sold in accordance to the
adopted cost-recovery model.
Dedicated WiFi Connection Fee
This fee applies to the use of a dedicated high-speed WiFi connection.
Location Resident Non-Resident
Independence Park $75 per event $150 per event
Dedicated High Power Fee
This fee applies to the use of any event requiring high-power (>120V) electrical service
Location Resident Non-Resident
Independence Park $300 per event $600 per event
Equipment Ceiling-Rigging Fee
Location Resident Non-Resident
$25 per attachment $50 per attachment
Independence Park per event per event
Health
Fees for Health Certificates and Re-inspection on Food Related Establishments
Full Service Limited Preparation
1 - 4 employees $150.00 $125.00
5 - 9 employees $200.00 $150.00
10 -25 employees $350.00 $200.00
26 - 50 employees $500.00 $225.00
51 - 100 employees $600.00 $250.00
101 or more employees $750.00 $250.00
Foster homes $50.00
Prepackaged Only $150.00
Mobile Units $225.00
Additional units $225.00
Produce Vendor $100.00
Schools/Daycares $125.00
Temporary fees for Special Events $50.00
Pre-opening inspection fee $100.00
Re-inspection Fee for failing initial inspection $75.00
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