This article shall be known as the Tax, Tax Claim, Tax Lien,
Municipal Claim and Municipal Lien Attorney Fees and Servicing Charges,
Expenses and Fees Ordinance.
The Borough assigns the provisions of this article to any assignee
of its delinquent claims unless the assignment limits the assignee's
ability to collect such amounts. The Borough and its duly authorized
agents and their counsel shall retain all rights to charge reasonable
attorney fees, charges, expenses, and fees in accordance with the
provisions of this article in actions commenced under the Act and
for servicing any delinquent claims retained by the Borough.
If any one or more of the provisions or terms of this article
shall be held invalid for any reason whatsoever, then, such provision
or terms shall be deemed severable from the remaining provisions or
terms of this article to the maximum extent possible and shall in
no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other provisions
hereof.
All interest related to delinquent tax claims shall be charged
at the rate of 10%, pursuant to 53 P.S. § 7143. All penalty
related to delinquent claims shall be charged at the rate of 10%,
pursuant to 72 P.S. § 5511.10. All penalty related to delinquent
municipal claims shall be charged at the rate of 5%, pursuant to 53
P.S. § 7203.
All prior ordinances are hereby repealed in whole or in part
to the extent inconsistent herewith.