[Adopted 6-16-1993 by Ord. No. 132]
Worcester Township recognizes the importance
and significance of real estate tax certifications to the smooth and
effective flow of commerce within the local real estate market. The
Commonwealth Court has held that the charging of fees for tax certifications
in the absence of a municipal ordinance would cause an elected official
to violate Section 3(a) of the State Ethics Act.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said Act [65 P.S. § 403(a)]
was repealed 10-15-1998 by P.L. 729, No. 93. See now 65 Pa.C.S.A.
§ 1101.1.
[Amended 6-15-2005 by Ord. No. 207]
There shall be a fee of not less than $15 for
preparing and providing, by mail or otherwise, a real estate tax certification
for any single tax parcel within the Township. Additionally, there
shall be a fee of not less than $5 per tax year for any requested
duplication of any tax bill. The fees set forth herein may be adjusted
from time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. The aforesaid
fees shall be assessed and collected by the Township Tax Collector
and retained by him or her as compensation for providing such services.
