Intent; purpose. The Town Board of the Town of Rotterdam finds that
there is a cost to the Town associated with the adjudication of violations
before the Town Justice Court and that the Town is not reimbursed
for such costs. Therefore, the Town Board finds that it would be in
the best interest of the Town to authorize the imposition of a "driver
responsibility fee" to recover the costs associated with the adjudication
of such fees as set forth in this article.
Authority. In accordance with Municipal Home Rule Law § 10(1)(ii)(a)(9-a),
which authorizes the Town to adopt and amend local laws relating to
the fixing, levy, collection, and administration of charges, rates,
and fees, the Town Board hereby authorizes the imposition of a driver
responsibility fee as provided for in this article.
Fees. Any person charged with a violation and whose case has been
adjudicated to a final disposition, other than a final adjudication
which results in a not guilty verdict or dismissal of charges, shall
be responsible for a driver responsibility fee. Such fee shall be
in an amount that shall be set, from time to time, by resolution of
the Town Board.