[HISTORY: Adopted by the Council of the City
of Coatesville 3-25-1996 by Ord. No. 1012-96; amended in its entirety 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 1536-2020. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
Fees for the following shall be in the amount established by
resolution of the Council of the City of Coatesville and set forth
in the City of Coatesville Fee Schedule:[1]
B.
Hot-water heater installation.
C.
(Reserved)
E.
Tree removal.
F.
Application to Noise Control Board for special variance.
G.
(Reserved)
H.
Replacement of lost, defaced or destroyed original amusement tax
certificate or seal.
I.
L.
Solid waste fees:
(1)
Annual license fee for private trash haulers.
(2)
Annual license fee for recyclable collectors.
(3)
Registration for private collection, transport and disposal of solid
waste per tax parcel serviced by a dumpster supplying such service.
(4)
Penalty fee to be added to the base fee.
(5)
Collection of trash fees.
(a)
Fees to be added to unpaid claims.
[1]
Notice expense for providing notice of delinquency required
by law. The City may hire a private company to perform this service
and add the amount of this charge to the unpaid claims.
[2]
Legal fees.
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Legal Action
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Initial review and sending first demand letter
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File lien and prepare satisfaction
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Prepare writ of scire facias
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Obtain reissued writ
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Prepare and mail letter under Pa. R.C.P.237.1
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Prepare motion for alternate service
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Obtain vehicle identification number (VIN) for mobile home
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Prepare discovery in preparation for trial
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Prepare pretrial memorandum
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Prepare motion for judgment for want of sufficient affidavit
of defense
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Prepare default judgment
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Prepare writ of execution
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Attendance at sale; review schedule of distribution and resolve
distribution issues
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Continue sheriff sale
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Prepare petition to assess damages
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Prepare petition for free and clear sale
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Services not covered above
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[3]
Collection fees.
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Type of Collection Fee
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Bookkeeping fee for payment plan of 3 months or less
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Bookkeeping fee for payment plan of more than 3 months
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Guaranteed payoff fee
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Handling fee for returned check
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(b)
Costs to be added to the unpaid claims. In addition to the fees set forth in Subsection L(5)(a) above, the reasonable and necessary out-of-pocket charges, costs, expenses, commissions and fees incurred in collection, including, but not limited to, postage, title searches, VIN searches, prothonotary fees and charges, and sheriff fees, shall be added to the unpaid claims.
(c)
Credit card and debit card charges. The City authorizes any
attorney or private collector collecting the unpaid claims on behalf
of the City to accept payment of the unpaid claims by credit card
or debit card. Where payment is made by credit card or debit card,
any fees charged by the credit card or debit card company and/or the
credit card or debit card servicing agent shall be charged immediately
to the credit card or debit card used to make payment. This applies
to credit card or debit card payments made by mail, telephone, over
the Internet, or in person.
(d)
Interest. Interest will be assessed upon the unpaid claims at
a rate of 10% per annum and added to the unpaid claims.
(e)
Collection procedures. The following collection procedures are
hereby established in accordance with the Act:
[1]
At least 30 days prior to assessing or imposing attorney fees
in connection with the collection of an unpaid claim account, the
City or its designee shall mail or cause to be mailed, by certified
mail, return receipt requested, a notice of such intention to the
property owner or other entity liable for the account (the "property
owner").
[2]
If the certified mail notice is undelivered, then, at least
10 days prior to assessing or imposing such attorney fees, the City
or its designee shall mail or cause to be mailed, by first class mail,
a second notice to the property owner.
[3]
All notices required by this Subsection L(5) shall be mailed to the property owner's last known post office address as recorded in the records or other information of the City or such other address obtained by the City from the county tax assessment office.
[4]
Each notice as described above shall include the following:
[a]
The type of municipal claim or other charge, the
year that it became due and the amount owed, including penalty and
interest;
[b]
A statement of the City's intent to impose
or assess attorney fees no earlier than 30 days after receipt of the
first notice, or no earlier than 10 days after receipt of the second
notice;
[c]
The manner in which the assessment or imposition
of attorney fees may be avoided by payment of the account; and
[d]
The place of payment for accounts and the name
and telephone number of the City's representative designated
as responsible for collection matters.
(f)
Related action. The proper officials of the City are hereby authorized and empowered to take such additional action as they may deem necessary or appropriate to implement this Subsection L(5).
(g)
Appointment of Solicitor. The City shall by resolution appoint
an attorney or law firm as Solicitor for the limited purpose of collecting
the unpaid claims and hereby authorizes such solicitor, and attorneys
under their supervision, to sign any and all documents, including
municipal claims and liens, on behalf of the City.
M.
Streets and sidewalks:
(1)
Permit for opening or excavating for a sidewalk or for pole planting
or removal.
(2)
Permit for opening or excavating any street.
(3)
Permit for placement of a dumpster on a street, roadway or sidewalk,
per dumpster or similar container.
(4)
After-hours inspection.
(5)
Billboard permit/maintenance fee.
N.
Application fee for permit to operate wrecker service.
O.
Use registration:
(1)
Initial inspection under Chapter 214, Use Registration (this also includes one follow-up inspection). The fee provided is for buildings with up to five dwelling units. An additional fee is required for each additional five dwelling units.
(2)
Any further inspections after the initial and follow-up inspection.
(3)
Appeal to the Board of Use Regulation Appeals.
P.
R.
Zoning permits and fees; subdivision and land development fees.
(1)
(2)
Subdivision and land development fees.
(a)
Minor subdivision:
[1]
Sketch plan:
[a]
Application fee.
[b]
Escrow amount. (The escrow fund shall be used to
pay for the City Engineer's, Solicitor's or outside consultant's
time spent with the applicant or his designee and the time spent reviewing
the submitted plans. The rates charged for this time may be adjusted
from time to time and are on file at the City. Additional escrow funds
may be required to cover costs for reviewing and administering the
plans and application.)
[2]
Preliminary plan:
[a]
Application fee.
[b]
Escrow amount. (The escrow fund shall be used to
pay for the City Engineer's, Solicitor's or outside consultant's
time spent with the applicant or his designee and the time spent reviewing
the submitted plans. The rates charged for this time may be adjusted
from time to time and are on file at the City. Additional escrow funds
may be required to cover costs for reviewing and administering the
plans and application.)
[3]
Final plan:
[a]
Application fee.
[b]
Escrow amount. (The escrow fund shall be used to
pay for the City Engineer's, Solicitor's or outside consultant's
time spent with the applicant or his designee and the time spent reviewing
the submitted plans. The rates charged for this time may be adjusted
from time to time and are on file at the City. Additional escrow funds
may be required to cover costs for reviewing and administering the
plans and application.)
(b)
Major residential subdivision/multifamily land development:
[1]
Sketch plan:
[a]
Application fee.
[b]
Escrow amount. (The escrow fund shall be used to
pay for the City Engineer's, Solicitor's or outside consultant's
time spent with the applicant or his designee and the time spent reviewing
the submitted plans. The rates charged for this time may be adjusted
from time to time and are on file at the City. Additional escrow funds
may be required to cover costs for reviewing and administering the
plans and application.)
[2]
Preliminary plan:
[a]
Application fee.
[b]
Escrow amount. (The escrow fund shall be used to
pay for the City Engineer's, Solicitor's or outside consultant's
time spent with the applicant or his designee and the time spent reviewing
the submitted plans. The rates charged for this time may be adjusted
from time to time and are on file at the City. Additional escrow funds
may be required to cover costs for reviewing and administering the
plans and application.)
[3]
Final plan:
[a]
Application fee.
[b]
Escrow amount. (The escrow fund shall be used to
pay for the City Engineer's, Solicitor's or outside consultant's
time spent with the applicant or his designee and the time spent reviewing
the submitted plans. The rates charged for this time may be adjusted
from time to time and are on file at the City. Additional escrow funds
may be required to cover costs for reviewing and administering the
plans and application.)
(c)
Nonresidential subdivision/land development:
[1]
Sketch plan:
[a]
Application fee.
[b]
Escrow amount. (The escrow fund shall be used to
pay for the City Engineer's, Solicitor's or outside consultant's
time spent with the applicant or his designee and the time spent reviewing
the submitted plans. The rates charged for this time may be adjusted
from time to time and are on file at the City. Additional escrow funds
may be required to cover costs for reviewing and administering the
plans and application.)
[2]
Preliminary plan:
[a]
Application fee.
[b]
Escrow amount. (The escrow fund shall be used to
pay for the City Engineer's, Solicitor's or outside consultant's
time spent with the applicant or his designee and the time spent reviewing
the submitted plans. The rates charged for this time may be adjusted
from time to time and are on file at the City. Additional escrow funds
may be required to cover costs for reviewing and administering the
plans and application.)
[3]
Final plan:
[a]
Application fee.
[b]
Escrow amount. (The escrow fund shall be used to
pay for the City Engineer's, Solicitor's or outside consultant's
time spent with the applicant or his designee and the time spent reviewing
the submitted plans. The rates charged for this time may be adjusted
from time to time and are on file at the City. Additional escrow funds
may be required to cover costs for reviewing and administering the
plans and application.)
(d)
UCC Appeals Board request for application.
(3)
Certification or zoning district classification and uncorrected violation.
(4)
Hole permit.
R.1.
UCC Appeals Board application for appeal.
S.
T.
Fire Department charges.
U.
Parks and recreation fees:
(1)
Nonrefundable application fee.
(1.1)
Additional charge for failure to pay in advance for
any recreational use fee.
(2)
Park name; cost; time limitation. The hours of operation are posted
in each park for public information. Parks generally are open daily
from dawn to dusk. Permits for use of parks for special events are
limited to the hours specified as follows:
(a)
Time limitation.
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Park
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Hours
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Abdala Park
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Dawn to dusk
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Ash Park (pavilion w/elec.)
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Dawn to dusk
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Friendship Park
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Dawn to dusk
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Gateway Park (w/elec.)
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Dawn to 10:00 p.m.
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James Park
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Dawn to dusk
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Palmer Park (pavilion)
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Dawn to dusk
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Patton Park
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Dawn to dusk
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(b)
Cost.
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Park/Use
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Park/picnic pavilion/courts/ballfields, unlighted
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Park/picnic pavilion/courts/ballfields, lighted
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League use (baseball)
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(3)
Fees per size of crowd.
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Number of People
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1 to 50
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51 to 100
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101 to 200**
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Groups over 100 persons will be required to privately secure
two portable toilets for up to 150 people (plus an additional portable
toilet for every additional 100 people). After a special event permit
has been approved by City Council, verification of portable toilets
must be submitted with permit request, and all fees must be paid.
Groups over 500 persons will be required to pay for an extra garbage
pickup, payable with the fee before a special event permit can be
issued.
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(4)
Electrical use fee (or PA system use).
(5)
Street closing.
(6)
Tent inspection by Fire Department.
(7)
Refundable key deposit.
(8)
Refunds will be made if notice is received 30 days prior to the event.
No refunds will be made for weather conditions. Any and all additional
expenses, including time involving cleanup of the pavilion and surrounding
areas due to the careless disposal of garbage and waste material or
the lack of any cleanup by the group renting the facility, will be
billed to the responsible parties.
(9)
Coatesville Community Center use fee.
V.
Housing standards:
(1)
(Reserved)
(2)
(Reserved)
(3)
(Reserved)
(3.1)
The property owner and/or rental management company
of any property subject to a rental unit leasing license shall be
jointly and severally liable for allowing occupancy of any rental
unit, without licensing of same and without inspection of same, and
shall be assessed a penalty set forth in the City's Fee Schedule.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: The fee schedule is on file in the City
offices.
(4)
(Reserved)
(5)
(Reserved)
(6)
(Reserved)
(7)
Registration fee for vacant premises.
(8)
After-hours inspection (8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 4:30
p.m.).
W.
Fee schedule to be paid to legal counsel for the collection of delinquent municipal claims pursuant to the fee schedule identified in Chapter 182 which is incorporated herein by reference and subject to modification by resolution of City Council which fee schedule attached to the aforementioned Chapter 182 Municipal Lien section of the City Code is incorporated herein by reference as though set forth at length.
Y.
(Reserved)
Z.
Violations and penalties. Any person who shall fail, neglect or refuse
to comply with any of the terms or provisions of this chapter will
be subject to a fine per incident within the time frame required by
the Codes Department, in addition to legal fees and court appearance
fees. Each incident shall constitute a separate offense.
[1]
Editor's Note: The fee schedule is on file in the City
offices.
