The specific purpose and intent of this article is that the Village Board of Trustees shall have the ability to retain professional consultants on its behalf to advise the Village Board of Trustees in regard to various applications pending before it. It is only appropriate that the applicant should pay the fee for any professional consultants hired by the Village Board of Trustees to advise the Village Board of Trustees concerning the application.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Harriman as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 7-22-1987 as L.L. No. 9-1987]
A.
At the time an applicant comes before the Village Board of Trustees, the Village Board, in conjunction with the Village Consulting Engineer and Village Attorney, shall determine whether or not it is advisable for the Board to retain a professional consultant. If it is determined that it is necessary for the Village Board to retain a professional consultant, then the matter shall be adjourned until the following next scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees. At that time, the Village Consulting Engineer and/or the Village Attorney shall report to the Village Board in regard to the cost estimates for the professional consultant and their recommendation of who should be retained as a professional consultant on behalf of the Board. If the applicant is in agreement as to the amount of the professional consultant's fee, the Board shall, by resolution, vote to retain that professional consultant on behalf of the Board and to advise the Board in regard to the application. Within five days of the Board's resolution, the applicant shall deposit with the Planning Board Secretary the estimated professional consultant's fees.
B.
In the event that the entire fee is not utilized by the professional consultant, the balance shall be returned to the applicant.
C.
The Board shall not take final action on the application until the professional consultant's fee is paid in full.
In addition, the applicant shall reimburse the Village for the Village Consulting Engineer fees and Village Attorney fees.
[Adopted 5-25-1995 as L.L. No. 2-1995]
The Village Board does hereby establish a comprehensive schedule of fees to be paid to the Village of Harriman upon the filing of certain applications for permits or other certificates for activities taken or approved by the Village Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Code Enforcement Officer, Village Engineer and Village Clerk.
[Amended 12-13-2000 by L.L. No. 5-2000; 4-11-2001 by L.L. No. 3-2001; 4-11-2001, effective 5-1-2001; 7-8-2003 by L.L. No. 2-2003; 3-23-2004 by L.L. No. 2-2004; 6-8-2004 by L.L. No. 3-2004; 6-22-2004 by L.L. No. 4-2004; 8-9-2005 by L.L. No. 2-2005; 10-10-2006 by L.L. No. 5-2006; 1-12-2010 by L.L. No. 1-2010; 3-12-2013 by L.L. No. 4-2013; 12-11-2013 by L.L. No. 6-2013; 2-11-2014 by L.L. No. 2-2014; 9-9-2014 by L.L. No. 5-2014; 5-12-2015 by L.L. No. 3-2015; 11-10-2015 by L.L. No. 5-2015; 4-12-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016; 10-18-2016 by L.L. No. 4-2016; 12-12-2017 by L.L. No. 3-2018; 2-13-2018 by L.L. No. 2-2018; 4-9-2019 by L.L. No. 5-2019; 6-11-2019 by L.L. No. 8-2019; 2-11-2020 by L.L. No. 2-2020; 2-11-2020 by L.L. No. 3-2020; 3-9-2021 by L.L. No. 2-2021; 6-14-2022 by L.L. No. 7-2022; 7-12-2022 by L.L. No. 8-2022; 9-12-2023 by L.L. No. 4-2023; 4-9-2024 by L.L. No. 4-2024; 7-9-2024 by L.L. No. 7-2024; 4-8-2025 by L.L. No. 2-2025]
The fees payable to the Village of Harriman upon the happening of the following events are as follows:
A.
Building Department.
(1)
Building permits. The fee will be based on the actual cost of construction, including materials and labor, for any building or structure (including accessory structures) for which a building permit is required under § 78-4 of the Village Code. No permit will be issued until the applicable fee is paid in full.
(a)
For any building or structure for which cost/value is $10,000 or less: $200.
(b)
For any building or structure for which the cost exceeds $10,000: $200 (for the first $10,000) plus $20 per $1,000 (above $10,000), plus excess or extraordinary consulting fees incurred by the Village.
(c)
Accessory pools, aboveground and in-ground: same as Subsection A(1)(b) with associated decks and/or fencing included.
(d)
Sign permit: $50. (A permit is not required to reface an existing sign where there is no change to the location, size or structure of the sign.)
(e)
Fence permit: $100 plus $9 per $1,000 for fence costs exceeding $10,000.
(f)
Propane/LP or fuel oil tank installation or removal (except commercial dispensing stations): $100 flat fee.
(g)
Heating equipment replacement with change in fuel type: $90 flat fee.
(2)
Extension/renewal of building permit: $100. Valid for six months from date of issue. Additional renewals, at the discretion of the Code Enforcement Officer, shall be calculated based on construction costs, with reduction for work already completed.
(3)
Demolition permit: $100. Valid for 30 days from commencement of actual demolition site activity. Renewable for additional thirty-day periods at a rate of $50 for each thirty-day period.
(5)
Temporary mobile home or mobile office permit: $100 per twelve-month period.
(6)
Certificate of occupancy: included in permit application fee.
(7)
Certificate of compliance: included in permit application fee.
(8)
Violation search for residential or commercial properties: $250, including copy of CO or predate letter and street report.
(9)
Zoning designation letter: $25.
(10)
Percolation test: actual engineering fees incurred by the Village and administered by Trust & Agency Account.
(11)
Issuance of a certificate of occupancy (preexisting structure): $75.
(12)
Determination of property location (floodplain certification): $50.
(13)
Floodplain development permit: $250, plus $500 maximum escrow deposit.
(14)
Stormwater management permit (except when reviewed by the Planning Board): $200, plus $500 maximum escrow deposit.
(16)
Periodic inspections:
(a)
Operational permit: $25.
(b)
Residential rental registration (includes fire safety inspection): $100 per dwelling unit.
[1]
If a dwelling unit owner, occupant or agent was given the inspection checklist and the dwelling unit fails the inspection due to non-compliance with the checklist, the dwelling unit owner shall be required to pay an additional $75 re-inspection fee.
(c)
Firesafety inspection:
[1]
Residence: $50 per dwelling unit.
[2]
Mixed use: $50 per dwelling unit plus $50 per commercial unit.
[3]
Commercial: $50 per commercial unit plus $10 per 10,000 square feet of floor area (where area exceeds 10,000 square feet).
[4]
Hotel/motel: $50 plus $5 per sleeping unit/room.
[5]
Because fire safety inspection fees for rental residences are included as part of the initial and annual registration fees, additional fire safety inspection fees for rental residences referred to in § 74-5A(16)(c)[1] and [2] will be assessed only for inspections conducted under § 78-11B of the Village Code.
B.
Consulting services (to be administered by Trust & Agency Account): The applicant shall be responsible for actual costs incurred.
C.
Zoning Board of Appeals.
(1)
(2)
Each applicant shall be responsible for all fees for publication of notices, not limited to but including public hearing. Fees for same shall be paid by the applicant to the Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary within 10 days of the publication of the public hearing notice.
E.
Application for peddling and solicitation license.
(1)
Three hundred dollars for every ninety-day period, or part thereof.
F.
Application for Village highway curb cut permit: a maximum fee of $200 or such lesser fee as may be established and authorized by the Village Board in consultation with the DPW Highway Superintendent, plus an inspection escrow deposit and a performance bond in amounts approved by the DPW Superintendent.
G.
Fees for certain actions before the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals.
(1)
Application fee; escrow.
(a)
Where applicable, upon submission of an application fee to the Village of Harriman Planning Board or Village of Harriman Zoning Board of Appeals, for an action or approval, the applicant shall deposit with the Planning Board Secretary an application, fee of $150 and an escrow to defray the costs incurred by the Village for all consultant services, including, but not limited to, engineering, planning and legal as well as clerical costs incurred in the processing and reviewing of such application. Escrow account to be in a minimum sum of $1,500, unless a lesser sum is specified and approved by the Village Board. Each applicant shall be responsible for all fees for the publication of public hearing notices. Fees for same shall be paid by the applicant to the Planning Board Secretary within 10 days of the publication of the public hearing notice. Plans must be submitted to the Planning Board Secretary in paper and digital format. Applications must be received 10 business days prior to the Board’s scheduled meeting, and 10 paper copies must be submitted.
(b)
A preapplication meeting can be scheduled at the discretion of the Planning Board chairman, provided that the preapplicant deposits sufficient funds in escrow to defray the cost of professional management. The determination of funds shall be made by the Planning Board on a case-by-case basis based upon such factors including, but not limited to, the estimated costs of professional services necessary to properly advise the preapplicant.
(2)
Where applicable, the Village of Harriman Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals shall compute the initial escrow charge in accordance with the following schedule:
(a)
Residential subdivisions: $200 per lot.
(b)
Commercial subdivisions: $500 per lot for each lot up to five lots and $250 per lot for each lot over five lots.
(c)
Multifamily residential site plans and special permits: $200 per unit.
(d)
Commercial and other nonresidential site plans and special permits, variances, interpretations or appeals: $2,000, plus $50 per 1,000 square feet of building floor area or part thereof.
(f)
Inspection fee for subdivisions: 4% of amount of performance bond.
(g)
Engineering inspection: 6% of performance bond or estimated cost of construction, surplus to be returned to applicant or deficiency to be paid by the applicant.
(3)
Planning review fee deposits shall be made to the Planning Board Secretary and shall be placed in a separate account by the Village of Harriman.
(4)
No review shall be undertaken by the consultants, or the matter scheduled before the Planning Board, until the escrow account and all fees as set forth herein are paid.
(5)
If the escrow account falls below 25% of the initial deposit, the Planning Board may, if recommended by the consulting engineer, planner or Attorney, require that the applicant pay additional funds into the escrow account up to 100% of the initial deposit.
(6)
In the event that an applicant shall withdraw his application at any stage of the proceedings or when the application review and approval process has been completed, the balance of funds in the applicant's account, shall be either remitted to the applicant within 60 days of final action by the Planning Board or, if so directed by the applicant, shall remain on deposit as the applicant's initial payment during the post-approval inspection requirements.
(7)
The applicant shall be responsible for all the foregoing fees, notwithstanding that the escrow account may be insufficient to pay for said fees or expenses.
(8)
In the event that the Planning Board, in the course of reviewing an application, determines that the proposed action requires a positive declaration under SEQRA, all costs incurred by the Board for the review of any environmental impact statements, whether of a professional or clerical nature, shall be borne by the applicant pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.8(a). Such costs shall be covered by an escrow account established pursuant to this section within 30 days of said positive declaration, in an amount as set forth in Subsection G(2) above.
(9)
All applicants with matters pending before the Planning Board as of the effective date of this Subsection G shall be required to post an escrow in the manner and upon the terms and conditions set forth below:
(a)
The Planning Board, in consultation with the applicant, shall compute the amount of the escrow to be posted with the Village. Such amounts shall be reasonably related to the costs attendant to the Village's review of the application as of the effective date of this Subsection G. Under no circumstances shall the escrow include amounts attributable to any costs incurred by the Village prior to the effective date of this Subsection G.
(b)
Once computed and established by resolution of the Planning Board, the applicant shall, within 15 days of said resolution, post the escrow fees with the Planning Board Secretary. Failure to deliver said escrow fees may result in delay of the further processing of the application.
(10)
A maximum of five-percent service fee may be charged by the Village to defray the cost of maintenance and operation of escrow accounts held to secure performance of obligations of a depositor. Said fee shall not be imposed upon letters of credit or other forms of surety acceptable to the Village which do not require handling by the Village Treasurer.
H.
Upon approval of a subdivision or site plan, the following fees shall be due prior to the stamping of the plat:
(1)
Residential subdivisions: $250 per lot.
(2)
Commercial subdivisions: $1,000 per lot for each lot up to five lots and $500 per lot for each lot over five lots.
(3)
Multifamily residential site plans and special permits: $250 per unit.
(4)
Commercial or other nonresidential site plans and special permits: $1,000, plus $100 per 1,000 square feet of building floor area or part thereof.
I.
Water fees, rates and billing.
(1)
Fees.
(a)
Tapping fees. The tap is the responsibility of the applicant. The Village may perform the three-fourths-inch and one-inch tap at the discretion of the DPW Superintendent.
Inside Village | |
|---|---|
Tap Size (inches) | Fee |
3/4 | $500.00 |
1 | $750.00 |
2 | $3,400.00 |
4 | $4,300.00 |
6 | $5,100.00 |
8 | $6,800.00 |
10 | $8,500.00 |
12 | $10,200.00 |
Outside Village | |
|---|---|
Tap Size (inches) | Fee |
3/4 | $1,000.00 |
1 | $1,500.00 |
2 | $10,000.00 |
4 | $12,500.00 |
6 | $15,000.00 |
8 | $20,000.00 |
10 | $25,500.00 |
12 | $30,500.00 |
(b)
A loop system (connection to Village of Harriman water mains at two points) shall be charged the average of said mains if different in size.
(2)
Service charges.
(a)
Service charges shall be as follows:
Service | Fee |
|---|---|
Discontinuance of service. The fee for discontinuance of service shall be incurred at the time a public works employee is dispatched to the property to turn off the water service and shall be nonrefundable, whether or not service is discontinued. | $50* |
Restoration of service | $50* |
Special meter reading | $50* |
Repair and/or replace meter | Cost of repair |
Meter test | Cost actually incurred by Village in conducting test |
Hydrant use | $50 per day Monday through Friday, plus gallonage, except legal holidays, unless work is being conducted on weekends and such legal holidays, in which case the fee of $50 per day will be charged. |
Delinquency charge for account 30 days in arrears for accounts within the Village | $30 |
Service fee to be imposed for delinquent account relevied upon the Village tax bill (in addition to all other charges imposed) | $75 |
Delinquency charge for account 30 days in arrears, outside Village users | $105 |
Returned check fee, including e-checks | $30 |
NOTES: | |
*During normal business hours $50; otherwise Subsection I(2)(b) applies. |
(b)
For any other service that involves the Water Department or other Village departments that is not listed and is not the responsibility of the Village of Harriman, that person shall be charged the prevailing wage scale per hour (time and one-half for weekends and double time for holidays and after normal work hours) for each Village employee, plus the cost of materials and equipment (whatever the commercial rental rate is for backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, etc., at that time). Note: Highway Department scales may be greater, depending on contract or times involved. In addition, services performed by Village employees will also be calculated in accordance with the Village of Harriman collective bargaining agreements and any other Village of Harriman employment agreements and union contracts, with a minimum charge of one hour for each Village employee. Charges for employees who are "called out" will be calculated as per the applicable provisions of the collective bargaining agreements, at a minimum of three hours at time and one-half, or as such provisions may be amended. All such charges shall be in addition to the service fee as provided in Subsection I(2)(a) of this section.
(3)
Water rates and billing.
(a)
Rates for supplied water via meters servicing more than one residential customer shall be computed based upon the following rates:
[1]
Residential and commercial customers other than multifamily; plus applicable meter service charge as set forth in this section and applicable fire protection fees in § 74-5I(8):
Gallons | In Village | Outside Village |
|---|---|---|
0 through 50k | $4.96/k | $12.41/k |
51 through 100k | $8.20/k | $14.39/k |
101 though 250k | $11.66/k | $16.43/k |
251k and over | $14/k | $18.54/k |
[2]
Multifamily [more than two residential customers served through common meter(s)]:
In Village | Outside Village |
|---|---|
$6.17/k | $14.91/k |
[3]
Service charges. Each meter through which water is supplied by the Village of Harriman shall be subject to an annual meter service charge which shall be paid in equal installments in each billing period based upon the size of the meter(s) serving each account. Said charge shall be due without regard to the volume of water consumed and shall be subject to late payment charges as set forth within this article in the same manner as billing for water consumption.
[a]
Meter charges:
Meter Size | In Village | Outside Village |
|---|---|---|
5/8 inch | $150 | $225 |
3/4 inch | $225 | $337.50 |
1 inch | $375 | $562.50 |
1 1/2 inches | $750 | $1,125 |
2 inches | $1,200 | $1,800 |
3 inches | $2,625 | $3,937.50 |
4 inches | $4,725 | $7,087.50 |
6 inches | $10,500 | $15,750 |
8 inches | $18,000 | $27,000 |
10 inches | $28,500 | $42,750 |
[b]
Redundant meters. A meter service charge may be waived by the Village Board where it has determined that the meter is not regularly utilized and where a second meter also serves the customer's location for which the meter service charge is collected.
[i]
The Village shall not be responsible for replacement of any meter for which the meter service charge shall have been waived for one year or more during the five years immediately preceding the replacement. In such case the customer will be responsible for the cost incurred including but not limited to scheduled replacements.
[c]
Inoperable meters. The meter service charge shall be due without regard to the proper functioning of the meter(s) serving an account.
[d]
Replacement meters. Each account shall be billed based upon the size of the meter in place at the conclusion of each billing period.
(b)
The owner shall be charged for, and all of the foregoing rates and charges shall apply to, all water passing through meter.
(4)
(Reserved)
(5)
Fire hydrants. Deposit for standard hydrant wrenches and reducing caps, furnished by the Department: $250.
(6)
Permit for private well(s) and/or septic system(s): $100 plus actual engineering fees incurred by Village and administered by Trust & Agency Account.
(7)
Annual license fee for monitoring wells: $50.
(8)
Private fire water services.
(a)
Purpose. The Village Board has determined that the expense for the maintenance of stand-by water supply for sprinkler systems and other fire services has been disproportionately charged to the domestic users within the Village of Harriman water service area and, following review, has determined that a fee shall be charged to more equitably apportion the costs of the water held in reserve for private fire protection.
(b)
(c)
Billing.
[1]
Such fee shall be billed and collected on a quarterly basis or at such intervals as the Village Board may determine at the annual reorganization meeting following Village elections.
[2]
The annual charge shall be prorated for new connections or construction only to the extent such new connection or construction is made following the end of any billing period. The charge for each billing period shall be due if service is available for any period of time during said period. The quarterly charge shall not be prorated.
[3]
New connections or construction shall remit the current charge at the time of the connection or upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy or compliance, whichever shall first occur. Such fee shall be in addition to any and all other fees due for taps and usage.
(d)
Authority of Water Superintendent; review of sprinkler system designs; appeals.
[1]
The applicant shall supply a design by a licensed engineer setting forth the size and capacity of the main supply for the sprinkler system. Such design shall be subject to review and acceptance by the Village. The Water Superintendent shall have the authority to direct the size and manner of connection to the Village water supply.
[2]
Any person aggrieved by the decision shall first appeal to the Village Board of Trustees, which determination shall be deemed final, and thereafter may seek review pursuant to CPLR Article 78 in a court of appropriate jurisdiction within Orange County.
(e)
Private fire service rates.
Size of Connection (inches) | Rate in Village (per year) | Rate Outside of Village (per year) |
|---|---|---|
3 | $508 | $782 |
4 | $928 | $1,588 |
6 | $1,852 | $3,172 |
8 | $3,104 | $6,344 |
10 | $7,408 | $12,688 |
12 | $11,116 | $17,776 |
J.
Beginning with the calendar year 2019, the annual fee for a towing license is $500; or $250 if issued on or after August 1.
M.
Bingo license fee: $18.75 for each occasion.
N.
Taxicabs:
(1)
Temporary drivers' licenses may be issued by the Mayor or licensing officer designated by the Mayor, upon application therefor by the operator, which shall state the reason for the need thereof and recite generally that it is the operator's belief that the proposed licensee meets the requirements of a permanent license. Such license shall be valid for a period of 72 hours. The application shall be accompanied by a fee of $25, and, without the payment of an additional fee, application for a driver's license to such temporary licensee may be filed within 10 days after the expiration of such temporary license.
(2)
Each operator shall pay a license fee of $250 for each taxicab operated by or under his direction, and each application for a driver's license shall be accompanied by a fee of $250.
O.
(Reserved)
[Added 8-9-2005 by L.L. No. 2-2005]
The Village Board may amend the fees by resolution of the Village Board.
[Added 2-13-2007 by L.L. No. 4-2007; amended 6-13-2017 by L.L. No. 3-2017; 12-12-2017 by L.L. No. 3-2018; 4-9-2019 by L.L. No. 4-2019; 6-11-2019 by L.L. No. 8-2019]
A.
Invoices for water charges shall be prepared and sent to each owner of real property on a quarter-annual basis as provided in § 136-4A(2) of the Village Code. All water rates and charges are due and payable in full by the due date. The due date will be shown on the invoice issued by the Village and will be 30 calendar days after the billing date shown on the invoice.
B.
Accounts not paid in full by the due date will be granted a three-business-day grace period. Such accounts shall be deemed delinquent at the end of the grace period (payment not received by 4:00 p.m. on the last day of the grace period). Delinquent accounts will be assessed fees as of the date of such delinquency, as provided in Subsection D(1) and (2) of this section. If such fees have not been posted when payment is made on a delinquent account, the fee or fees shall be added to the amount due in the next invoice. Partial payments will be applied against the outstanding balance due, including fees, rates, charges and penalties. Accounts against which partial payments are made remain delinquent accounts, and are subject to all the provisions of this article relating to delinquent accounts.
C.
Delinquent accounts are subject to having water service discontinued and charged the fees for shutoff.
D.
Delinquent accounts shall be charged the following fees:
(1)
Village accounts:
(a)
Water bills that remain unpaid after 30 days and after the grace period expires will be subject to a penalty of 10% per quarter on the entire outstanding water bill account balance.
(b)
In addition, if the outstanding balance is not paid on or before the 30th calendar day after the due date, $30 shall be added to the outstanding balance.
(c)
If any or all amounts due on an account are levied upon the Village tax bill, an additional $75 shall be added to the outstanding balance levied.
(2)
Outside-Village accounts:
(a)
Water bills that remain unpaid after 30 days and after the grace period expires will be subject to a penalty of 10% per quarter on the entire outstanding water bill account balance.
(b)
In addition, if the outstanding balance is not paid on or before the 30th calendar day after the due date, $105 shall be added to the outstanding balance.
(c)
If an outstanding bill continues into subsequent billing quarters, an additional late charge of 10% will be assessed against the total outstanding balance and added to the amount due.
[Added 6-11-2019 by L.L. No. 8-2019]
A.
The provisions of this section shall be applicable to all late and delinquent fees, charges and accounts payable under this chapter, other than water accounts, including, but not limited to, charges and fees under § 74-3 (consulting engineer and Village Attorney); § 74-5B (consulting services); § 74-5D (parkland fees); any fine imposed pursuant to any section of this chapter; § 74-5G (fees for certain actions before the Planning Board); and replenishment of any escrow funds required by this article.
B.
Fees and charges under Subsection A of this § 74-8 shall be due and payable as provided in Chapter 74. Where no provision is made for a date or time within which a payment is due for a fee or charge required under this chapter, an invoice will be prepared by the Village and sent to each owner, applicant, user or other responsible party. The due date will be shown on the invoice issued by the Village and will be 30 calendar days after the billing date shown on the invoice.
C.
Accounts not paid by the due date will be granted a three-business-day grace period. Such accounts shall be deemed delinquent at the end of the grace period (payment not received by 4:00 p.m. on the last day of the grace period). Delinquent accounts will be assessed fees as of the date of such delinquency, as provided in Subsection D(1), (2) and (3) of this section. If such fees have not been posted when payment is made on a delinquent account, the fee or fees shall be added to the amount due in the next invoice.
D.
Delinquent accounts shall be charged the following fees:
(1)
Invoices that remain unpaid after 30 days and after the grace period expires will be subject to a penalty of 10% per quarter on the entire outstanding account balance.
(2)
In addition, if the outstanding balance is not paid on or before the 30th calendar day after the due date, $30 shall be added to the outstanding balance.
(3)
If any or all amounts due on an account are levied upon the Village tax bill, an additional $75 shall be added to the outstanding balance levied.
[Added 6-11-2019 by L.L. No. 8-2019]
A.
If the Village incurs costs, including legal fees, to collect the amounts owed from any delinquent account under this chapter, such costs will be charged to and made part of the amount owed to the Village. Except as may otherwise be provided in this chapter, any fee, charge, rate or assessment due pursuant to this article which shall remain unpaid for more than 30 days shall be deemed delinquent.
B.
Upon resolution of the Village Board, any delinquent fees, rates and charges under this chapter may be levied, together with all accrued late fees and/or interest, upon the ensuing Village tax billing. The levy of delinquent charges upon the Village tax billing shall not constitute an election of remedies by the Village.
C.
The actions authorized in this chapter do not limit or preclude the Village from pursing a civil action to recover the current and past-due amounts to the county for collection in lieu of or in addition to any action or remedy taken by the Village. The amount of rates and charges that remain due and unpaid for 30 days, with fees and interest thereupon, and with reasonable attorneys' fees, may be recovered by the Village in a civil action in the name of the Village against such owner(s) or user(s) liable for such unpaid account.