[HISTORY: Adopted by the Council of the City
of Coatesville 3-25-1996 by Ord. No. 1012-96; amended in its entirety 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 1536-2020. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
Fees for the following shall be in the amount established by
resolution of the Council of the City of Coatesville and set forth
in the City of Coatesville Fee Schedule:[1]
B.
Hot-water heater installation.
C.
(Reserved)
E.
Tree removal.
F.
Application to Noise Control Board for special variance.
G.
(Reserved)
H.
Replacement of lost, defaced or destroyed original amusement tax
certificate or seal.
I.
L.
Solid waste fees:
(1)
Annual license fee for private trash haulers.
(2)
Annual license fee for recyclable collectors.
(3)
Registration for private collection, transport and disposal of solid
waste per tax parcel serviced by a dumpster supplying such service.
(4)
Penalty fee to be added to the base fee.
(5)
Attorney fees and collection fees to be added to the MCTLA unpaid
claims.
[Amended 11-14-2022 by Ord. No. 1558-2022]
(a)
The attorney fees and collection fees set forth below are hereby
adopted, approved and determined to be reasonable, including, without
limitation, as contemplated by § 7106 of the Act. The attorney
fees and collection Fees set forth below shall be included and added
to the applicable MCTLA Unpaid Claim in an amount equal to the amount
set forth in this subsection.
[1]
Attorney fees.
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Initial review and sending first legal demand letter
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$175
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File lien and prepare satisfaction
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$250
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Prepare writ of scire facias
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$250
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Prepare and mail letter under Pa. R.C.P. 237.1
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$50
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Prepare default judgment
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$175
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Research, prepare and obtain reissued writ
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$175
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Prepare praecipe to amend
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$100
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Prepare motion to amend
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$150
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Prepare motion for alternate Service
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$250
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Prepare motion to consolidate claims
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$250
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Amend claim to add United States as defendant
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$250
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Prepare writ of execution
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$800
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Preparation for sheriff's sale; review schedule of distribution
and resolve distribution issues
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$400
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Prepare motion to continue sheriff's sale
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$50
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Prepare petition for free and clear sale
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$400
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Preparation and service of subpoena
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$100
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Presentation of motion or petition
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$50
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Services not covered above
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At an hourly rate between $75 $275 per hour
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[2]
Collection fees.
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Validation notice
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$25 per notice
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Notice of delinquent claim and fee shifting
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$40 per notice, plus applicable postage
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Bookkeeping fee for payment plan of 3 months or less
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$25
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Bookkeeping fee for payment plan of more than 3 months
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$50
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Handling fee for returned check
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$25
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(b)
In addition to the collection fees set forth under Subsection L(5)(a)[2] above, the amount of out-of-pocket charges, costs, expenses, commissions and fees incurred in connection with the filing, preservation and collection of the MCTLA unpaid claims, including, but not limited to, prothonotary fees and charges, sheriff fees and charges, postage expenses, title search expenses, vehicle identification number (VIN) search expenses, skip tracing and/or other investigatory service expenses, and the costs, fees, charges and/or expenses arising out of any payment by any credit card, debit card or any other payment medium, are hereby approved and shall be included, upon incurrence, together with the applicable MCTLA unpaid claim.
(c)
Interest. Interest will be assessed upon the unpaid claims at
a rate of 10% per annum and added to the unpaid claims. The City is
permitted to waive any interest on any unpaid claim when the City
or any attorney and/or third party collector collecting the unpaid
claim believes, in its discretion, that such amount is de minimis
or that the cost or burden of continuing collection outweighs the
benefit of collecting the interest.
M.
Streets and sidewalks:
(1)
Permit for opening or excavating for a sidewalk or for pole planting
or removal.
(2)
Permit for opening or excavating any street.
(3)
Permit for placement of a dumpster on a street, roadway or sidewalk,
per dumpster or similar container.
(4)
After-hours inspection.
(5)
Billboard permit/maintenance fee.
N.
Application fee for permit to operate wrecker service.
O.
Use registration:
(1)
Initial inspection under Chapter 214, Use Registration (this also includes one follow-up inspection). The fee provided is for buildings with up to five dwelling units. An additional fee is required for each additional five dwelling units.
(2)
Any further inspections after the initial and follow-up inspection.
(3)
Appeal to the Board of Use Regulation Appeals.
P.
R.
Zoning permits and fees; subdivision and land development fees.
(1)
(2)
Subdivision and land development fees.
(a)
Minor subdivision:
[1]
Sketch plan:
[a]
Application fee.
[b]
Escrow amount. (The escrow fund shall be used to
pay for the City Engineer's, Solicitor's or outside consultant's time
spent with the applicant or his designee and the time spent reviewing
the submitted plans. The rates charged for this time may be adjusted
from time to time and are on file at the City. Additional escrow funds
may be required to cover costs for reviewing and administering the
plans and application.)
[2]
Preliminary plan:
[a]
Application fee.
[b]
Escrow amount. (The escrow fund shall be used to
pay for the City Engineer's, Solicitor's or outside consultant's time
spent with the applicant or his designee and the time spent reviewing
the submitted plans. The rates charged for this time may be adjusted
from time to time and are on file at the City. Additional escrow funds
may be required to cover costs for reviewing and administering the
plans and application.)
[3]
Final plan:
[a]
Application fee.
[b]
Escrow amount. (The escrow fund shall be used to
pay for the City Engineer's, Solicitor's or outside consultant's time
spent with the applicant or his designee and the time spent reviewing
the submitted plans. The rates charged for this time may be adjusted
from time to time and are on file at the City. Additional escrow funds
may be required to cover costs for reviewing and administering the
plans and application.)
(b)
Major residential subdivision/multifamily land development:
[1]
Sketch plan:
[a]
Application fee.
[b]
Escrow amount. (The escrow fund shall be used to
pay for the City Engineer's, Solicitor's or outside consultant's time
spent with the applicant or his designee and the time spent reviewing
the submitted plans. The rates charged for this time may be adjusted
from time to time and are on file at the City. Additional escrow funds
may be required to cover costs for reviewing and administering the
plans and application.)
[2]
Preliminary plan:
[a]
Application fee.
[b]
Escrow amount. (The escrow fund shall be used to
pay for the City Engineer's, Solicitor's or outside consultant's time
spent with the applicant or his designee and the time spent reviewing
the submitted plans. The rates charged for this time may be adjusted
from time to time and are on file at the City. Additional escrow funds
may be required to cover costs for reviewing and administering the
plans and application.)
[3]
Final plan:
[a]
Application fee.
[b]
Escrow amount. (The escrow fund shall be used to
pay for the City Engineer's, Solicitor's or outside consultant's time
spent with the applicant or his designee and the time spent reviewing
the submitted plans. The rates charged for this time may be adjusted
from time to time and are on file at the City. Additional escrow funds
may be required to cover costs for reviewing and administering the
plans and application.)
(c)
Nonresidential subdivision/land development:
[1]
Sketch plan:
[a]
Application fee.
[b]
Escrow amount. (The escrow fund shall be used to
pay for the City Engineer's, Solicitor's or outside consultant's time
spent with the applicant or his designee and the time spent reviewing
the submitted plans. The rates charged for this time may be adjusted
from time to time and are on file at the City. Additional escrow funds
may be required to cover costs for reviewing and administering the
plans and application.)
[2]
Preliminary plan:
[a]
Application fee.
[b]
Escrow amount. (The escrow fund shall be used to
pay for the City Engineer's, Solicitor's or outside consultant's time
spent with the applicant or his designee and the time spent reviewing
the submitted plans. The rates charged for this time may be adjusted
from time to time and are on file at the City. Additional escrow funds
may be required to cover costs for reviewing and administering the
plans and application.)
[3]
Final plan:
[a]
Application fee.
[b]
Escrow amount. (The escrow fund shall be used to
pay for the City Engineer's, Solicitor's or outside consultant's time
spent with the applicant or his designee and the time spent reviewing
the submitted plans. The rates charged for this time may be adjusted
from time to time and are on file at the City. Additional escrow funds
may be required to cover costs for reviewing and administering the
plans and application.)
(d)
UCC Appeals Board request for application.
(3)
Certification or zoning district classification and uncorrected violation.
(4)
Hole permit.
R.1.
UCC Appeals Board application for appeal.
S.
T.
Fire Department charges.
U.
Parks and recreation fees:
(1)
Nonrefundable application fee.
(1.1)
Additional charge for failure to pay in advance for
any recreational use fee.
(2)
Park name; cost; time limitation. The hours of operation are posted
in each park for public information. Parks generally are open daily
from dawn to dusk. Permits for use of parks for special events are
limited to the hours specified as follows:
(a)
Time limitation.
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Park
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Hours
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Abdala Park
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Dawn to dusk
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Ash Park (pavilion w/elec.)
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Dawn to dusk
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Friendship Park
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Dawn to dusk
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Gateway Park (w/elec.)
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Dawn to 10:00 p.m.
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James Park
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Dawn to dusk
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Palmer Park (pavilion)
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Dawn to dusk
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Patton Park
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Dawn to dusk
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(b)
Cost.
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Park/Use
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Park/picnic pavilion/courts/ballfields, unlighted
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Park/picnic pavilion/courts/ballfields, lighted
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League use (baseball)
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(3)
Fees per size of crowd.
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Number of People
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1 to 50
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51 to 100
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101 to 200**
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Groups over 100 persons will be required to privately secure
two portable toilets for up to 150 people (plus an additional portable
toilet for every additional 100 people). After a special event permit
has been approved by City Council, verification of portable toilets
must be submitted with permit request, and all fees must be paid.
Groups over 500 persons will be required to pay for an extra garbage
pickup, payable with the fee before a special event permit can be
issued.
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(4)
Electrical use fee (or PA system use).
(5)
Street closing.
(6)
Tent inspection by Fire Department.
(7)
Refundable key deposit.
(8)
Refunds will be made if notice is received 30 days prior to the event.
No refunds will be made for weather conditions. Any and all additional
expenses, including time involving cleanup of the pavilion and surrounding
areas due to the careless disposal of garbage and waste material or
the lack of any cleanup by the group renting the facility, will be
billed to the responsible parties.
(9)
Coatesville Community Center use fee.
V.
Housing standards:
(1)
(Reserved)
(2)
(Reserved)
(3)
(Reserved)
(3.1)
The property owner and/or rental management company
of any property subject to a rental unit leasing license shall be
jointly and severally liable for allowing occupancy of any rental
unit, without licensing of same and without inspection of same, and
shall be assessed a penalty set forth in the City's Fee Schedule.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: The fee schedule is on file in the City offices.
(4)
(Reserved)
(5)
(Reserved)
(6)
(Reserved)
(7)
Registration fee for vacant premises.
(8)
After-hours inspection (8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 4:30
p.m.).
W.
Fee schedule to be paid to legal counsel for the collection of delinquent municipal claims pursuant to the fee schedule identified in Chapter 182 which is incorporated herein by reference and subject to modification by resolution of City Council which fee schedule attached to the aforementioned Chapter 182 Municipal Lien section of the City Code is incorporated herein by reference as though set forth at length.
Y.
(Reserved)
Z.
Violations and penalties. Any person who shall fail, neglect or refuse
to comply with any of the terms or provisions of this chapter will
be subject to a fine per incident within the time frame required by
the Codes Department, in addition to legal fees and court appearance
fees. Each incident shall constitute a separate offense.
[1]
Editor's Note: The fee schedule is on file in the City offices.
