The following fees shall be paid by the developer, subdivider or his agent to the Township of Blair by check, money order, or other acceptable means:
A. 
Sketch plan filing fee, which fee shall be established by resolution by the Board of Supervisors.
B. 
Preliminary plan filing fee when such plan submission is required. The fee shall be as established by resolution by the Board of Supervisors.
C. 
Final plan filing fee, which fee shall be as established by resolution by the Board of Supervisors.
D. 
Plan review fees based on the actual cost of the Township Engineer.
E. 
A financial security in the amount of 110% of the cost of proposed required improvements if the completion of such improvements is to be delayed as a condition of final approval. The cost of improvements is to be calculated based upon Pennsylvania prevailing wage rates currently in effect, and the estimate must contain an annual inflation escalation factor of 3% for each calendar year of delayed improvement completion. (See Article III.)
F. 
At the discretion of the Supervisors, a financial security for the maintenance of improvements for no more than 18 months from the date of their acceptance of dedication and not to exceed 15% of their actual cost of installation. (See Article III.)
G. 
Inspection fees based on the actual cost of inspection by the Township Engineer of required improvements.
H. 
Legal fees relative to the Township Solicitor's involvement in the preparation of developer's agreements, and the dedication and acceptance of infrastructure.
I. 
Any disputes regarding the amount of fees shall be resolved in the manner prescribed by the Act.
J. 
Developer hereby agrees that all fees as submitted to the developer for engineering review fees or other engineering work, attorney's fees or other costs shall be paid within 30 days of receipt of the invoice for said work. If the developer fails to pay said fees within the 30 days and does not dispute the same, the Blair Township Board of Supervisors shall have the right to enter a municipal lien against the property being developed for the costs and expenses incurred by the Township in the review process. In that regard, the review process shall mean anytime a developer or any other person requires any project to be reviewed by the engineer or attorney. In that instance, the person making said request shall be liable for said fees and expense.[1]
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
For plans that involve subdivision and land development, the applicant shall provide a financial guarantee to the municipality for the timely installation and proper construction of all improvements as required by the approved plan and this chapter. The security shall be in the form of cash, certified check or a letter of irrevocable credit naming the Township as beneficiary, be in place until improvements are completed and dedicated to the Township, and be in an amount equal to 110% of the actual cost of the improvements and facilities as detailed on the approved cost estimate.
B. 
Any project not completed within two years shall be subject to an escalation clause at the sole discretion of the Township.
A. 
When facilities in the development have been completed in accordance with the final approved plan, such improvements shall be deemed private until such time as they have been offered for dedication to the Township and accepted by separate ordinance or resolution or until they have been condemned for use as a public facility.
B. 
Prior to acceptance of any improvements or facilities, the Township Engineer shall inspect them in accordance with the provisions of this chapter to ensure they are constructed in accordance with the approved plan and are functioning properly.
C. 
The developer shall submit as-built plans in accordance with the provisions of this chapter for all facilities proposed for dedication.
D. 
Prior to acceptance of any improvements or facilities, the Township shall require the applicant to provide financial security to secure the structural integrity and functioning of the improvements. The security shall be in the form of cash, certified check or letter of irrevocable credit naming the Township as beneficiary, be for a term of 18 months, and be in an amount equal to 25% of the actual cost of the improvements and facilities so dedicated.