[HISTORY: Adopted by the Council of the Borough of Milford 10-5-2015 by Ord. No. 838-2015. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
The Borough shall contract with the Hunterdon County Division of
Public Health Services to provide certain public health activities
and services, and the terms and conditions of such services and their
provision by said Hunterdon County Division of Public Health Services
shall be in accordance with a certain contract for such services effective
January 1, 1985, and executed contemporaneously herewith, and, whereas
no statute permits said county to establish or collect fees for such
services, the following fee schedule is hereby established:
(1)
For services to be provided under the Realty Improvement Sewerage
and Facilities Act (1954), N.J.S.A. 58:11-23 et seq., the municipality
will pay to the county the sum of:
(a)
For each application for an approved potable water supply reviewed
by the Hunterdon County Division of Public Health Services pursuant
to the statute: $100, or an amount as established by the Hunterdon
County Division of Public Health Services.
(b)
For each application for an approved sewerage system reviewed
by the Hunterdon County Division of Public Health Services pursuant
to the statute, N.J.S.A. 58:11-23 et seq.: $250, or an amount as established
by the Hunterdon County Division of Public Health Services.
(2)
For each inspection of a retail food establishment conducted within
the municipality pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:24-1.1 et seq., the municipality
will pay to the county the sum of $225 or an amount as established
by the Hunterdon County Division of Public Health Services.
B.
The county will bill the municipality not more frequently than quarterly,
and the municipality will make payment to the county for the services
rendered in accordance with this schedule.
C.
The foregoing fees shall be in turn charged to such applicants requiring
such inspections and/or services by the Borough, and such fees are
hereby established for that purpose. (§ 3-46)
A.
Inspection of public records. Public records of the Borough shall
be open for inspection by the public as provided by N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.
Such inspection shall be made only at reasonable times during business
hours and without interference with the conduct of the affairs of
the office or other place where such records are kept or maintained.
B.
Schedule of fees. The following fees shall be charged for copies
of public documents:
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Type of Document
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Fee
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|---|---|---|---|
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Birth, marriage, death and domestic partnership certificates,
each
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$5
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Additional copies of certificates for birth, marriage, death
and domestic partnership, each
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$3
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For duplicate tax, water and sewer bills, each
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$1
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All other documents where multiple copies are available
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As per statute, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1
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All other documents where multiple copies are not available:
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1 to 10 pages, per page
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Additional pages, per page
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C.
A copy or copies of a government record may be purchased by any person
upon payment of the fee prescribed by law or regulation. Except as
otherwise provided by law or regulation, the fee assessed for the
duplication of a government record embodied in the form of printed
matter shall be as prescribed in N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5. If the Milford
Borough Clerk or other legally designated records custodian of the
Borough can demonstrate that his or her actual costs for duplication
of a government record exceed the foregoing rates, the Milford Borough
Clerk or other legally designated records custodian of the Borough
shall be permitted to charge the actual cost of duplicating the record.
(§ 3-48)
A.
The purpose of this section is to establish a price list to be charged
for labor and equipment usage for and in connection with repair work
that, although it is the responsibility of private property owners
within the Borough, is performed by municipal employees.
B.
The Borough of Milford shall charge hourly rates for both Borough-supplied
equipment and labor as follows:
(1)
Equipment:
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Equipment Description
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Rate/Hour
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4-Hour Minimum
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|---|---|---|---|
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Air compressor
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$20
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$80
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Backhoe
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$60
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$240
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Chain saw
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$10
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$40
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Dewatering pumps
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$11
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$44
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Dump mason
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$30
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$120
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Flatbed trailer
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$10
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$40
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Generator
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$10
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$40
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Jackhammer, 90 lb
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$10
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$40
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Kettle
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$16
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$64
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Mower, 72 inches
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$15
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$60
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Pickup truck
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$12
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$48
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Pavement saw
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$10
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$40
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Plow (plus cost of truck)
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$5
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$20
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Roller
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$11
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$44
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Snowblower
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$35
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$140
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Tarpot
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$16
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$64
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Trailer
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$8
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$32
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Truck with spreader
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$35
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$140
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Utility pickup truck
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$12
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$48
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Welder
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$15
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$60
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Tamper
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$35
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$140
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Fittings, pipe and miscellaneous parts needed for repairs
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To be billed at Borough's cost, plus 15%
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(2)
Labor rates:
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Labor Per Man Per Hour
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Rate/Hour
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4-Hour Minimum
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|---|---|---|---|
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For weekdays, excluding holidays, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30
p.m.
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$50
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$200
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For holidays, weekends, and between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and
7:00 a.m.
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$75
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$300
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(3)
Equipment prices do not include an operator. All equipment must be
operated by a Milford employee.
(4)
All labor and equipment shall be charged on a four-hour minimum.
All times shall be rounded upward to the next whole hour.
(5)
Any equipment required to complete any project, including but not
limited to any restoration, repair and/or improvement, which is not
owned by the Borough or in the Borough's inventory shall be rented
at prevailing market rates by the Borough, with the property owner
to pay all actual rental charges, fuel charges, if any, and any applicable
taxes.
C.
Documents. Detailed documentation will be provided for any and all
work performed. (§ 3-49)
A.
In addition to the registrations required by the Uniform Fire Code, the following non-life-hazard uses shall register with the Department of Fire Prevention. These uses shall be inspected once per year and pay an annual fee. The fee schedule is as follows: (§ 14-8B)
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B
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Business/Professional
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Fee
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|---|---|---|---|
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B-1
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Professional use one- and two-story, less than 1,500 square
feet per floor
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$35
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B-2
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One- and two-story, more than 1,500 square feet, less than 5,000
square feet per floor
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$50
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B.
Waterline leaks. The Department shall not return water service to the property until such time as a fee of $50 has been paid for the reconnection of water services during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, and $150 for the resumption of water services during nonbusiness hours. (§ 42-11D)
C.
Water usage rates. Where the Milford Borough Water Department has
installed meters for determining the level of water usage by the customers
of the Milford Borough Water Department, the following water usage
rates shall apply: (§ 42-12A)
[Amended 10-5-2015 by Ord. No. 842-2015; 12-7-2020 by Ord. No. 921-2020]
(1)
For calendar year 2021: Each unit shall be charged a flat rental
fee of $50.40 per quarter. Additionally, each unit shall be charged
for actual water usage as follows:
(a)
First 3,000 gallons per quarter: $50.40 per quarter.
(b)
Three thousand one to 20,000 gallons per quarter: $4.50 per
each 1,000 gallons per quarter.
(c)
Twenty thousand one to 30,000 gallons per quarter: $5 per each
1,000 gallons per quarter.
(d)
Thirty thousand one and over per quarter: $5.30 per each 1,000
gallons per quarter.
(2)
For calendar year 2022: Each unit shall be charged a flat rental
fee of $53 per quarter. Additionally, each unit shall be charged for
actual water usage as follows:
(a)
First 3,000 gallons per quarter: $53 per quarter.
(b)
Three thousand one to 20,000 gallons per quarter: $4.75 per
each 1,000 gallons per quarter.
(c)
Twenty thousand one to 30,000 gallons per quarter: $5.25 per
each 1,000 gallons per quarter.
(d)
Thirty thousand one and over per quarter: $5.60 per each 1,000
gallons per quarter.
(3)
For calendar year 2023: Each unit shall be charged a flat rental
fee of $55.65 per quarter. Additionally, each unit shall be charged
for actual water usage as follows:
(a)
First 3,000 gallons per quarter: $55.65 per quarter.
(b)
Three thousand one to 20,000 gallons per quarter: $5 per each
1,000 gallons per quarter.
(c)
Twenty thousand one to 30,000 gallons per quarter: $5.50 per
each 1,000 gallons per quarter.
(d)
Thirty thousand one and over per quarter: $5.90 per each 1,000
gallons per quarter.
(4)
For calendar year 2024: Each unit shall be charged a flat rental
fee of $58.40 per quarter. Additionally, each unit shall be charged
for actual water usage as follows:
(a)
First 3,000 gallons per quarter: $58.40 per quarter.
(b)
Three thousand one to 20,000 gallons per quarter: $5.25 per
each 1,000 gallons per quarter.
(c)
Twenty thousand one to 30,000 gallons per quarter: $5.80 per
each 1,000 gallons per quarter.
(d)
Thirty thousand one and over per quarter: $6.20 per each 1,000
gallons per quarter.
(5)
For calendar year 2025: Each unit shall be charged a flat rental
fee of $61.30 per quarter. Additionally, each unit shall be charged
for actual water usage as follows:
(a)
First 3,000 gallons per quarter: $61.30 per quarter.
(b)
Three thousand one to 20,000 gallons per quarter: $5.50 per
each 1,000 gallons per quarter.
(c)
Twenty thousand one to 30,000 gallons per quarter: $6.10 per
each 1,000 gallons per quarter.
(d)
Thirty thousand one and over per quarter: $6.50 per each 1,000
gallons per quarter.
D.
Fire rates: (§ 42-12C)
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Type of Equipment
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Annual Fee
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|---|---|---|
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Public hydrant
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$220
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3-inch sprinkler
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$120
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4-inch sprinkler
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$240
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6-inch sprinkler
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$440
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8-inch sprinkler
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$800
|
E.
In the event that the valve or curb stop has been shut off for nonpayment of charges, the same shall not be opened and service restored until all delinquent charges, together with interest, shall have been paid, together with a reconnection charge of $50 for the reconnection of water services during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, and $150 for the resumption of water services during nonbusiness hours. (§ 42-16)
F.
Any property owner who has previously terminated Borough water service for any reason, other than the Borough's disconnection of water service for a customer's failure to timely pay water charges pursuant to §§ 42-15 and 42-16, and who seeks to have said water service reconnected shall pay a reconnection fee to the Borough of $50 for the reconnection of water services during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, and $150 for the resumption of water services during nonbusiness hours, plus labor costs for Milford Borough employees, and equipment costs, if required, which shall each be charged in accordance with § 3-49 of the Milford Borough Code. (§ 42-19)
A.
(1)
Dog license fees. (§ 53-11)
(a)
The person applying for a license shall pay to the municipality
a fee of $6.30 for each dog and shall also pay $0.50 for the registration
tag. There shall also be an additional $3 charged for any nonspayed
and nonneutered dog; proof of the same shall be submitted. There shall
also be a charge of $1 for the New Jersey state registration fee.
There shall be a charge of $0.20 for the New Jersey Pilot Clinic Fund.
(b)
Any license not obtained by March 1 of each year shall be subject
to an added late charge of $5.
(c)
The same fee shall be charged for the annual renewal of each
license and registration tag.
The fees attendant to construction, including renovations, alterations, repairs, demolition, electrical, plumbing and signs, shall be set forth pursuant to the prevailing fees as set forth by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. (§ 74-3)
The applicant shall pay the Borough a permit application fee of $75 and an escrow fee of $500. (§ 80-3)
A.
(1)
License fees. (§ 99-15A)
(a)
Category One: newsstands, pharmacies, liquor stores, video stores,
and other establishments handling commercially prepared, prepackaged,
nonpotentially hazardous foods as an incidental part of their business.
The inspection fee shall be as set by the Hunterdon County Division
of Public Health Services or by the State of New Jersey.
(b)
Category Two: bed-and-breakfasts which serve full breakfasts;
agricultural markets (where there is no food preparation) where potentially
hazardous foods are offered for sale or where grocery food items account
for 50% or more of the sales area. The inspection fee shall be as
set by the Hunterdon County Division of Public Health Services or
by the State of New Jersey. (Bed-and-breakfasts which only serve continental
breakfasts and agricultural markets which only sell raw agricultural
produce and an incidental amount of grocery items are exempt from
licensing and inspection fees.)
(c)
Category Three. For all other retail food establishments operating
more than 30 days, the inspection fee shall be as set by the Hunterdon
County Division of Public Health Services or by the State of New Jersey.
[1]
For each temporary retail food establishment, as defined under
N.J.A.C. 8:24-1.5, including a mobile temporary food establishment
operation for a period of not more than three days, the inspection
fee shall be as set by the Hunterdon County Division of Public Health
Services or by the State of New Jersey.
[2]
For the issuance of a license for a temporary food establishment,
including a mobile temporary retail food stand, operational for four
or more days, the inspection fee shall be as set by the Hunterdon
County Division of Public Health Services or by the State of New Jersey.
A.
Erosion control plan for a major subdivision: $100, plus $5 for each lot shown on the plat. (§ 162-11A)
A.
A permit fee of $5 shall be paid to the Borough for temporary signs, and a permit fee of $25 shall be paid to the Borough for permanent signs. Signs erected or in use for a period of 30 days or longer shall be considered as permanent for fee purposes and subject to a permit fee of $25. (§ 190-15E)
