A. 
Payment for permit fees may be in the form of a certified, cashier's, traveler's, company or personal check or postal or telegraphic money order made payable to the "City of Bloomington" Payments in currency must be made in person. Permit fees must be paid in advance unless the applicant has an approved account with the City of Bloomington or has made other satisfactory arrangements for payment.
B. 
The City of Bloomington will charge a service fee of $25 for a check returned for any reason.
[Ord. No. 2004-5]
[Ord. No. 2018-93]
An applicant may establish an account with the Public Works Department in lieu of paying for each permit before it is issued. Application forms may be obtained from the City for establishing an account.
A. 
Refunds may be made under the following circumstances:
(1) 
The Public Works Department has received an amount in excess of the required permit fee;
(2) 
The application for permit has not been approved by the Public Works Department;
(3) 
The applicant has canceled the application before the permit has been issued by the Public Works Department or before the effective date of the permit;
(4) 
The Public Works Department has been notified, prior to the expiration date of the permit, that unusual circumstances, which render a proposed move impractical or impossible, have developed. This must be substantiated, in writing, to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department;
(5) 
The applicant has notified the Public Works Department of a valid overcharge on a permit; or
(6) 
The customer has closed his escrow account.
[Ord. No. 2018-93]
[Ord. No. 2018-93]
If requested by the Public Works Department before a permit is issued, the applicant will be required to secure an Irrevocable Letter of Credit or other designated form of security in favor of the City of Bloomington in an amount sufficient to cover any damages to the street system that may be caused by the proposed movement. The security will be retained until the damages are determined and repairs completed.
[Ord. No. 2018-89]
Permit fees will be based upon the overall dimensions and weights of the vehicle or, combination of vehicles. Fees for Standard Loads and Loads Exceeding Maximum Practical Weights are specified in the Schedule of Fees.
[Ord. No. 2018-93]
The Public Works Department shall collect a fee, as set forth in the Schedule of Fees, for each supplemental permit. In addition, if the supplemental permit provides for an increase in size, those additional fees will be charged. However, no credit can be given for fees paid if dimensions or weights are reduced.
A. 
For normal engineering inspection and investigations, additional fees shall be charged as set forth on the Schedule of Fees.
B. 
For unusually large movements that may require extensive analyses, inspections, and investigations by Public Works Department personnel, a written agreement will be executed by the applicant and the Public Works Department as to the extent of special charges. The rates will be as set forth in the Schedule of Fees.
C. 
Fees for engineering services performed by personnel outside the Department shall be paid directly by the applicant.
[Ord. No. 2018-93]
SINGLE TRIP MOVEMENT
OVERWEIGHT LOAD FEES
[Ord. No. 2004-110]
Table 1
Standard Loads
Category
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
Total Axles
6 or more
6 or more
6 or more
6 or more
5
5
4 or more
4 or more
3 or more
3 or more
2
Gross Weight (Max)
88,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
88,000
100,000
72,000
76,000
60,000
68,000
48,000
Front tandem or axle (max)/axles
34,000/2
44,000/2
44,000/2
48,000/2
44,000/2
48,000/2
34,000/2
44,000/2
21,000/1
21,000/1
25,000/1
Rear tandem or axle (max)/axles
48,000/3
54,000/3
54,000/3
60,000/3
44,000/2
48,000/2
40,000/2
44,000/2
40,000/2
48,000/2
Fee
$20
$25
$30
$40
$30
$40
$25
$40
$22.50
$30
$25
Table 2
Loads Exceeding Maximum Practical Weights
Gross Weight
Total Axles
No Axle Exceeds
Fee
120,001 - 129,999
7 or more
25,000
$150
130,000 - 139,999
7 or more
25,000
$160
140,000 or more
8 or more
25,000
$170
ROUND TRIP MOVEMENT
Fees for Round Trip Movements will be calculated at 1.5 times the Single Trip Movement fees listed in Table 1 and Table 2.