[Adopted 9-14-1992 by Ord. No. 9-14-92A]
[Amended 11-12-2012 by Ord. No. 11-12-12B]
34.32.1.
An administrative fee is hereby imposed for any payment of taxes,
fees, or other charges levied by the Municipality which is returned
by the Municipality's collection agent or depository for nonsufficient
funds, account closed, invalid signature or any other reason. The
Finance Officer, at his discretion, may waive this fee where the bank
is found to be in error for returning the check. The fees shall be
set in accordance with a schedule of fees, charges, or expenses as
determined by Municipal Council.
[Added 12-11-1995 by Ord. No. 11-12-95A; amended 11-12-2012 by Ord. No.
11-12-12B]
34.33.1.
Any application requiring a special public hearing shall be
charged a fee to cover the costs of said hearing. This fee shall be
in addition to any other applicable application fee. The fees shall
be set in accordance with a schedule of fees, charges, or expenses
as determined by Municipal Council.
[Added 12-11-1995 by Ord. No. 11-12-95A; amended 11-12-2012 by Ord. No.
11-12-12B]
34.34.1.
A fee shall be charged for researching a request for special
information. Requests requiring less than 15 minutes of research time
are exempt from this fee. This fee is in addition to any cost associated
with reproduction costs of materials. The fees shall be set in accordance
with a schedule of fees, charges, or expenses as determined by Municipal
Council.
[Added 12-11-1995 by Ord. No. 11-12-95A; amended 11-12-2012 by Ord. No.
11-12-12B]
34.35.1.
A fee shall be charged for any requested written certificate
of zoning. The fee shall be set in accordance with a schedule of fees,
charges, or expenses as determined by Municipal Council.
[Added 11-12-2012 by Ord. No. 11-12-12B]
34.35A.1.
The Municipal Council shall determine by resolution a schedule
of fees, charges and expenses for permits, applications, amendments
and other matters pertaining to the Municipal Code identified or designated
activities under the jurisdiction of the Municipality. Said schedule
of fees shall be available in the offices of the Manager.
34.35A.2.
Municipal Council shall be empowered to reevaluate the fee schedule
from time to time to make necessary alterations to it. Such alterations
shall not be considered an amendment to the Official Code of the Municipality
of Bethel Park and may be adopted at any public meeting by resolution.
[Added 11-12-2012 by Ord. No. 11-12-12B]
34.35B.1.
The Municipal Council may charge a recreational service fee
for the use of municipal recreational fields, facilities, and services
to groups and organizations which may be utilizing the recreational
fields, facilities and services of the Recreational Department. The
Municipal Council shall determine by resolution the recreational service
fee. Said schedule of fees shall be available in the offices of the
Manager. Municipal Council shall be empowered to reevaluate the fee
schedule from time to time to make necessary alterations to it. Such
alterations shall not be considered an amendment to the Official Code
of the Municipality of Bethel Park and may be adopted at any public
meeting by resolution.
[Added 9-13-1999 by Ord. No. 9-13-99A]
34.36.1.
Application procedure. A completed application, on the approved
facility request form, including municipal approval and deposit fee
paid, must be completed at least four weeks in advance of the date
requested.
1.
A completed application form does not constitute approval for use
of the Community Center.
2.
A completed application form must have all authorized municipal signatures,
applicant signatures and any required fees paid at the time the approved
reservation form is provided to the applicant, so as to constitute
approval of use of the Community Center.
3.
A completed, approved and signed application shall be evidence of
the applicant's acceptance of responsibility for damages done during
the approved period of use.
34.36.2.
Priority for use of Center. Priority for use of the Community
Center will be given in the following order:
[Amended 11-14-2005 by Ord. No. 11-14-05B; 11-12-2012 by Ord. No.
11-12-12B]
1.
Municipal and community functions, such as Council Meetings, community
events or activities; Recreation Department activities and programs;
Municipal Board or Commission meetings or programs.
2.
Nonprofit Bethel Park community groups or organizations that provide
activities or programs exclusively to Bethel Park residents.
3.
Nonprofit community groups or organizations with an office for operations
within the Municipality of Bethel Park that provide activities or
programs not exclusively to Bethel Park residents.
4.
Residents of Bethel Park.
5.
Nonresident owner of a business located in the Municipality of Bethel
Park.
6.
Non-Bethel-Park resident, business, or organization not located in
Bethel Park.
The Municipal Council shall determine by resolution a schedule
of fees, charges and expenses for the rates for use of the Center.
It shall all establish any discounts or surcharges based upon the
priority for use of the Center. Said schedule of fees shall be available
in the offices of the Manager. Municipal Council shall be empowered
to reevaluate the fee schedule from time to time to make necessary
alterations to it. Such alterations may be adopted at any public meeting
by resolution.
34.36.3.
Certificates of insurance. All nonprofit groups or organizations
not affiliated with the Municipality of Bethel Park must provide a
certificate of liability insurance.
1.
The minimum insurance shall be $100,000 per person with an aggregate
of $300,000.
2.
Property damage shall not be less than $25,000 per incident.
3.
The certificate of insurance shall be issued by an insurance carrier
or underwriter that is approved by the Pennsylvania Commissioner of
Insurance.
4.
The certificate of insurance shall name the Municipality of Bethel
Park as an additional insured.
34.36.4.
Responsibility of applicant. It shall be the responsibility
of the approved applicant to abide by the following rules and regulations:
1.
Use of the Community Center for an approved event shall be restricted
to the areas identified on the approved application.
2.
The applicant shall be responsible for the supervision of all individuals
that are provided access to the area(s) specified on the permit.
3.
The municipality shall reserve the right to require police supervision
at the expense of the applicant.
4.
Alcoholic beverages are only permitted in the Community Center with
prior approval on an approved alcohol waiver form with proper signatures
affixed.
5.
Smoking is not permitted in the Community Center and shall be restricted
to specific areas posted on the premises.
6.
The facility shall be given a general cleanup as a requirement of
rental. All other normal cleanup will be included in and shall be
considered as a part of the rental fees and charges.
[Amended 6-11-2001 by Ord. No. 6-11-01B]
7.
Any damages to the facility will be the responsibility of the individual
so identified on the approved rental permit.
8.
At no time shall any individual not yet 12 years of age be permitted
in the Community Center without a parent or custodian 18 years of
age or older accompanying such individual.
34.36.5.
Setting fees and charges. The Municipal Council shall determine
a schedule of fees, charges and expenses for the rates for use of
Areas A, B, and C of the multipurpose room of the Community Center.
Said schedule of fees shall be available in the offices of the Manager.
Municipal Council shall be empowered to reevaluate the fee schedule
from time to time to make necessary alterations to it. Such alterations
may be adopted at any public meeting by resolution.
[Amended 6-11-2001 by Ord. No. 6-11-01B; 11-14-2005 by Ord. No.
11-14-05B; 12-8-2008 by Ord. No. 12-08-08A; 11-8-2010 by Ord. No.
11-8-10B; 11-12-2012 by Ord. No. 11-12-12B]
1.
The room rental may be done (but not limited to) in the following
manner:
a.
Areas A, B, and C of the multipurpose room.
b.
Area B only of the multipurpose room.
c.
Area A or C only of the multipurpose room.
d.
Overtime surcharge. An additional charge, which may be made on a
per-hour basis for any part of an hour, shall be required for use
of any area after the established scheduled close of the Community
Center.
2.
Gymnasium and walking track: setting fees and charges.
a.
The Municipal Council shall determine a schedule of fees, charges
and expenses and membership rates for use of the gymnasium and the
walking track located within the Community Center. Said schedule of
fees shall be available in the offices of the Manager. Municipal Council
shall be empowered to reevaluate the fee schedule from time to time
to make necessary alterations to it. Such alterations may be adopted
at any public meeting by resolution.
b.
The fee may be charged (but not limited to) in the following categories:
[1]
Annual memberships are for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Guest passes are for one calendar day.
[2]
Daily memberships are for one calendar day.
[4]
The membership may be classified by a resident and nonresident
rate.
[5]
Memberships, both family and individual memberships, may also
include guest passes.
34.36.6.
Maximum one-day permit. The maximum permitted use of the center
shall be set at nine hours' maximum use for any calendar day.
34.36.7.
Procedure for payment of deposit and fees. It shall be the responsibility
of the approved applicant to make the following deposit payments,
rental payment and forfeiture of fees if application is canceled:
[Amended 6-11-2001 by Ord. No. 6-11-01B; 11-14-2005 by Ord. No.
11-14-05B]
1.
An initial minimum payment of 25% of total fees shall be required
at time of approved reservation.
2.
Balance of payment shall be due at least 30 days prior to the date
of the activity/event.
3.
Rental fees and charges shall be in effect for a four-hour period
and any part of each and any additional hour that might be required.
Rental fees and charges shall be paid for all time requested for a
scheduled event and shall include, but not be limited to, any setup
and cleanup time as may be required.
4.
Any cancellation after 60 days from the date of the deposit payment
shall require forfeiture of 50% of the deposit.
5.
Any cancellation within 30 days of the approved event date shall
result in forfeiture of 50% of payment.
6.
A damage/cleanup deposit of $100, per room (area), is required at
least one week prior to the scheduled event. This deposit will be
fully refunded if there would be no additional costs (beyond normal
cleanup) incurred due to damage or if there is no excessive cleanup
required. Any portion of this deposit may be liquidated for damages
or cleanup as may be required.
