Marlborough 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. Court decisions have
held that the charging of fees for tax certifications in the absence
of a municipal ordinance authorizing such fees would cause an elected
official to violate the Public Official and Employee Ethics Act, 65
Pa.C.S.A. § 1101 et seq.
The fee for preparing and mailing a tax certification for any
single tax parcel within Marlborough Township shall be as set from
time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. The fee shall
be assessed and collected by the Township Tax Collector and retained
by him or her as compensation for providing such services.
Nothing in this article shall be construed to affect any suit
or proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired or liabilities
incurred, or any permit issued, or any cause or causes of action existing
under the ordinances of the Township prior to the enactment of this
article.
The failure of the Township to enforce any provisions of this
article shall not constitute a waiver by the Township of its rights
of future enforcement hereunder.