Ord. 1358-24 2022-09-26 ORDINANCE NO. 1358-24
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hereby repealed but only to the extent of such conflict.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: 72F25F9F-2561-410E-9F87-51A935D77E4C
ORDINANCE NO. 1358-24
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PASSED and APPROVED ON FIRST READING this the 12th day of September, A. D.,
2022.
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J.KEVIN COLE
MAYOR
ATTEST:
_____________________________
FRANCES AGUILAR, TRMC, MCC
CITY SECRETARY
PASSED and APPROVED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING this the 26th day of
September, A. D., 2022.
________________________________
J.KEVIN COLE
MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
FRANCES AGUILAR, TRMC, MCC
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
DocuSign Envelope ID: 72F25F9F-2561-410E-9F87-51A935D77E4C
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FEE SCHEDULE
EMS
Ambulance Application Fee (per company) $250.00
Ambulance Permit Fee (per ambulance) $100.00
Ambulance Re-inspection Fee $75.00
FIRE
Inspections
Access Control Inspection $100.00
Hot Work $75.00
Spray Booth $75.00
Re-inspection Fee
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
$ 50.00
Exhibit A
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Short-term Rental Application Fee $ 75.00
Short-term Rental Inspection Fee $100.00
Short-term Rental Reinspection Fee $50.00
UTILITY BILLING
Delinquent Fees:
Processing Fee $50.00
“Red Flag” Identity Report $ 3.00
New Service Fee
residential $ 30.00
commercial/industrial/builders $ 50.00
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
Exhibit A
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8" and above Meters $200.00
Same Day New Service Connections $100.00
After-Hours Processing Fee $100.00
Broken Lock Fee $100.00
Tamper/Pulled Meter Fee $200.00Containment
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 $ 40.00
Annual Registration $100.00/year
Meter Inspection/Installation
Initial $ 40.00
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” $18.74 $27.01
3/4" $28.12 $40.51
1" $46.86 $67.51
1 1/2" $93.73 $135.03
2” $149.95 $216.04
3” $281.16 $405.08
4” $468.60 $675.13
6” $937.18 $1350.24
8” $1499.49 $2160.39
10” $2155.53 $3105.57
Multi-Unit (per unit) $18.74 $27.01
Residential Water Volumetric
0 - 2,000 gallons In base
2,001-6,000 gallons $4.82
Exhibit A
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6,001-15,000gallons $6.04
15,001 – 25,000 gallons $7.26
25,001 + gallons $9.67
Residential Sewer Volumetric
0 – 2,290 gallons In base
2,2910 + gallons $5.94
Commercial/Multi-Unit Volumetric
0 - 2,000 gallons In base In base
2,001+ gallons $6.04 $5.94
Irrigation Volumetric
0 - 2,000 gallons In base
2,001 + gallons $7.26
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 ½ 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
Exhibit A
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put down a deposit nor billed water or sewer rates.
Solid Waste & Recycling Services
FWS Residential Garbage Fee $19.25
95-Gallon Replacement Cart (trash or recycling)$57.97
Additional 95-Gallon Trash Cart $11.23 per Month
Additional 95-Gallon Recycling Cart $7.58 per Month
Unusual residential Garbage Accumulation Service $236.36 per Hour
Disposal Fee – Unusual Residential Garbage Accumulation $13.70 per Yard
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 ¾” Short Tap $1,300
5/8” and ¾” Long Tap $1,700
¾” U-branch Assy w/2nd ¾ 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
Exhibit A
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(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
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
Exhibit A
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ANIMAL SERVICES
1st impound $ 30.00
2nd impound $ 40.00
3rd impound $ 50.00
Adoption unaltered $ 35.00
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
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 $375
Euthanasia on demand $ 60.00
Surrender of owned pet $ 50.00
Cat carrier $ 5.00
Micro-chip implant includes chip registration $ 20.00
Exhibit A
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PARKS & RECREATION
Programs, Leagues, and Events
Program Fees:
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Program cost less 20% discount Program Cost
*League and Events: Flat rate schedule; no resident discounts apply.
Park & Pavilion Rentals – Rates & Deposits
Facility Deposit Half Day
Resident
Half Day
Non-
Resident
Half Day
Non-
Profit
Full Day
Resident
Full Day
Non-
Resident
Full Day
Non-
Profit
Centennial Park
Pavilion
$50 $60 $90 n/a $120 $180 n/a
Southdown Park
Pavilion
$50 $60 $90 n/a $120 $180 n/a
Southdown Park
Stage & Lawn
$140 $180 $270 $90 $360 $540 $180
Independence Park
Large Pavilion
$200 $180 $270 $90 $270 $405 $135
Independence Park
Stage & Lawn
$300 n/a n/a n/a $450 $675 $225
Independence Park
Lawn A
$50 $60 $90 $30 $90 $135 $45
Independence Park
Lawn B
$50 $60 $90 $30 $90 $135 $45
Independence Park
Full Park*
$500 n/a n/a n/a $1,200 $1,800 $600
Gazebo at City Hall $50 n/a n/a n/a $30 $60 n/a
The Sports Complex
at Shadow Creek
Ranch Pavilion
$50 $60 $90 n/a $120 $180 n/a
*Full Park only includes rentable amenities; park closure must be processed via special events permit
application.
Park & Pavilion Rental - Administrative Fees:
Administrative Fee for Rental Cancellation: $25
Exhibit A
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Park & Pavilion Rental – Special Events Fees:
Service: Resident: Non-Resident
Special Event Permit Application Fee $100
Independence Park Stage Custodial Fee: $100
Dedicated Wi-Fi Connection Fee
(Independence Park)
$75 per event $150 per event
Dedicated High Power Fee (Independence
Park)
$300 per event $600 per event
Equipment Ceiling Rigging Fee
(Independence Park)
$25/attachment, per event $50/attachment, per event
Dedicated Wi-Fi Connection fee applies to the use of a dedicated high-speed Wi-Fi Connection. Dedicated
High-power fee applies to any event requiring use of high power (>120v) electrical Service.
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.
West Pearland Community Center
West Pearland Community Center Rentable Spaces:
Facility Deposit Non-Profit Resident Non-Resident
Meeting Room $140 $15/hour $60/hour $70/hour
Banquet Hall $140 $60/hour $85/hour $95/hour
West Pearland Community Center Administrative Fees
Administrative Fee for Rental
Cancellation:
$25
Indoor Facility Rental Cleaning: $180
Porter Fee for events over $75 in
attendance:
$17.25 per hour, each
Knapp Activity Center
Facility Membership
Resident: $25/year Non-Resident: $50/year
Administrative Fees
Transportation, City-wide: $2/roundtrip
Trip: $5/roundtrip
Delores Fenwick Nature Center
Category Non-Profit Organization
Field Trip $8/guest $8/guest
Classroom Rental $25/hour $50/hour
Administrative Fees:
Administrative Fee for Rental Cancellation: $25
Indoor Facility Rental Cleaning Fee: $180
Miscellaneous branded merchandise will be sold in accordance with adopted cost-recovery model.
Exhibit A
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Pearland Recreation Center and Natatorium
Facility Membership Fees:
Initiation Fee, for all $32
Annual Membership with Contract
Category: Resident Non-Resident
Adult $330 $495
Additional Person $165 $247.50
Active Adult $231 346.50
Additional Active Adult $110 $165
Household $660 $990
Student $231 $346.50
Pearland & Alvin ISD Staff $280 $280
Military $280 $280
Natatorium Only
Individual $220 $330
Household $440 $660
Monthly Membership without Contract
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
Student $24.20 $36.50
Pearland & Alvin ISD Staff $29 $29
Military $29 $29
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 childcare, and basic health and
fitness classes.
Natatorium Only membership includes access to the natatorium only.
Exhibit A
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Trial Memberships (One Time Per Individual)
$30 for 30 Days
$7 for 7 days Group Exercise Punch
Pass
20 punches for $50
Day Passes
Ages 18+ $8
12-17 years $5
3-11 years $3
Family $18
Child Care $5
Definitions:
Individual: 12-59 years old Student: 12-24 enrolled as student. If over 18, must provide student ID
Pearland & Alvin ISD Staff: Any current employee of Alvin or Pearland
Independent School District, must provide proof of employment annually
Military: Any active-duty service members or veterans. Must provide proof of
service annually.
1. A Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC), or
2. A Department of Defense (DoD) Identification Card—either a Common
Access Card (CAC) or Uniformed Services ID Card, or.
3. A state-issued driver's license or ID with a Veterans designation.
Active Adult: 60+ years
Household: Up to five people residing in the same home
Additional Person: addition to an existing membership/fee. Must reside in same home as primary
Child: 3-11 years Family: up to 2 adults and 3 children
Exhibit A
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Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium Rentable Spaces
Facility Space Deposit Non-Profit Member Resident
Non-Member
Non-Resident
Non-Member
Entire Facility 25% of
rental Cost
$225/hour $450/hour $675/hour $900/hour
One Full Court
Hourly $140, or up
to 25% of
rental cost
$40/hour $80/hour $120/hour $160/hour
Daily $140, or up
to 25% of
rental cost
$400/day $800/day $1,200/day $1,600/day
Entire Gym
Hourly $140, or up
to 25% of
rental cost
$80/hour $160/hour $240/hour $320/hour
Daily $140, or up
to 25% of
rental cost
$800/day $1,600/day $2,400/day $3,200/day
One
MultiPurpose/Activity
Room
$140, or up
to 25% of
rental cost
$33/hour $65/hour $98/hour $130/hour
Entire
MutiPurpose/Activity
Room
$140, or up
to 25% of
rental cost
$65/hour $130/hour $195/hour $260/hour
Zone Meeting Room
– meetings only
unless rented in a
Party Package.
$140, or up
to 25% of
rental cost
$15/hour $30/hour $30/hour $30/hour
*Day = 12 hours
Natatorium Deposit Non-Profit Member Resident
Non-
Member
Non- Resident
Non-Member
Entire Natatorium
(4-hour minimum)
25% $100/hour n/a $150/hour $200/hour
Meet Room (3-hour
minimum)
25% $20/hour $30/hour $45/hour $60/hour
Patio (3 hours
minimum)
25% $20/hour $30/hour $45/hour $60/hour
Activity Pool (5 hour
minimum)
25% $30/hour $40/hour $60/hour $80/hour
1-Time Events
50 Meter Pool (4-
hour minimum)
25% $55/hour n/a $75/hour $110/hour
25 Yard Cross (4-
hour minimum)
25% $25/hour n/a $35/hour $50/hour
25 Meter Course (4
hour minimum)
25% $30/hour n/a $45/hour $60/hour
Exhibit A
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Diving Well (4-hour
minimum)
25% $25/hour n/a $35/hour $50/hour
1 Tank Water Polo
(4 hour minimum)
25% $25/hour n/a $35/hour $50/hour
2-3 Tank Water Polo
(4 hour minimum)
25% $55/hour n/a $75/hour $110/hour
Long Term Rentals – Charges per Lane
Activity Pool 25% $4/hour n/a $6/hour $8/hour
50 Meter Pool 25% $7/hour n/a $10/hour $14/hour
25 Yard Cross
Course
25% $2.50/hour n/a $3.50/hour $5/hour
25 Meter Course 25% $3.75/hour n/a $4.50/hour $6/hour
Diving Well 25% $25/hour n/a $35/hour $50/hour
1 Tank Water Polo 25% $25/hour n/a $35/hour $50/hour
2-3 Tank Water Polo 25% $56/hour n/a $80/hour $112/hour
Party Packages Rates – 2 Hour Party Packages
Deposit 1-10 Guests 11-20
Guests
21-30 Guests 31-40 Guests
Resident Rate $140 $112 $152 $192 $232
Non-Resident Rate $140 $142 $182 $222 $272
Administrative Fees:
Set Up Fee- Floor Covering: $150 per court
Indoor Facility Rental Cleaning Fee: $180
Administrative Fee for Rental Cancellation: $25
Set Up Fee – Natatorium Pool Configuration: $300/configuration
Set Up Fee – Natatorium Timing System: $200
Additional Fees: Other fees may apply, inquire with department for
other add-on options.
Recreation Center & Natatorium Rental Staffing
Number of
Participants
Custodial Staff Natatorium Event
Staff
Additional Lifeguards/Staff
Supervision – After Hours
<75 n/a 50 per day $15 per Lifeguard or Facility
Attendant
75-200 1 porter @17.25/hour 50 per day $15 per Lifeguard or Facility
Attendant
201-500 1-2 porters @17.25/hour
ea.
100 per day $15 per Lifeguard or Facility
Attendant
501-1000 2 porters @17.25/hour ea. $150 + additional fees
listed below*
$15 per Lifeguard or Facility
Attendant
>1000 2-3 porters @17.25/hour
ea.
$200 + additional fees
listed below*
$15 per Lifeguard or Facility
Attendant
*Parking Lot Attendants: 2 attendants are required for all events anticipated 500+ in attendance. Rate is
$15/hour per attendant.
*Heavy Clean/Restoration Fee: For large rentals/meets anticipated 500+ in attendance, $250/per day.
*Natatorium Events anticipated 500+ in attendance will incur additional Aquatic Supervision CPO/AFO fee
$35/hour
Exhibit A
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Athletic Field Usage Fees
Recognized Sports Association
Deposit Player Fee Competitive Play Fee Utility Fee
$500/season $10/Resident Per Season $20/Resident Per Season $150/month
$20/Non-Resident Per Season $30/Non-Resident Per Season
Field Usage – Practices
Resident Non-Resident
Practices - Grass $15/hour $25/hour Plus $10/hour for Lights
Practices - Turf $30/hour $50/hour Plus $10/hour for Lights
Field Usage – Games
Resident Non-Resident
Games - Grass $20/hour $30/hour Plus $10/hour for Lights
Games - Turf $40/hour $60/hour Plus $10/hour for Lights
Tournaments
Hourly Per Day
Field Level 1 $25/hour $200/field Plus $10/hour for Lights
Field Level 2 $20/hour $150/field Plus $10/hour for Lights
Lights are non-negotiable and in one-hour increments. Tournament director must turn in tournament schedule
one week prior to tournament start date.
Light schedule is as follows:
Daylight Savings - lights are turned on at 5 p.m.
Non-Daylight Savings - lights are turned on at 7 p.m.
Other Fees:
Miracle Field Rental
Miracle Field Rental *Specialized Groups Only $200 per field, per day
Field Set-Up Fees
Specialized Field Preparation $40 per field
One Time Basic Field Lining and Dirt Work $10 per field
Staffing Fees
Dedicated On-Site Athletic Maintenance Staff $25/hour per person
Exhibit A
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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
Exhibit A