[Adopted 12-16-2020 by Ord. No. 155]
This article shall be known as the "Municipal Claim and Municipal
Lien Attorney Fees and Servicing Charges, Expenses and Fees Ordinance."
The municipality 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 municipality
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 municipality.
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 claims shall be charged at
the rate of 10%, pursuant to 53 P.S. § 7143. All penalties
related to delinquent 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All prior ordinances are hereby repealed in whole or in part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.