[Ord. No. 02-18 § 1; Ord. No. 04-15; Ord. No.
09-28; Ord. No. 10-21; Ord. No. 13-14 § 3]
a.
Requests for copies of government records under the Open Public Records
Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.
1.
Photostatic copies of any government record that can be photocopied
with municipal facilities - $0.05 per letter size page or smaller
and $0.07 per legal size page or larger.
2.
In the event that the actual cost for duplication of a government record exceeds the foregoing rate, the charge shall be the actual cost of duplicating the government records requested. The actual cost shall be the cost of materials and supplies used to make a copy of the record, but shall not include the cost of labor or other overhead expenses associated with making the copy except as provided in Subsection 5 hereof.
3.
For any government record copied onto a non-paper medium, the actual
cost of the non-paper medium.
4.
For any copy of a government record for which the Township is unable
to duplicate with its own facilities and requires the services of
an outside vendor, the actual cost to the Township from the outside
vendor.
5.
Whenever the nature, format, manner of collation or volume of a record
embodied in the form of printed matter to be inspected, examined or
copied is such that the record cannot be reproduced by ordinary document
copying equipment in ordinary business size or involves an extraordinary
expenditure of time and effort to accommodate the request, the charge
for the record shall be the actual cost to the Township, together
with a service charge of $12 per hour for each hour required to duplicate
the record. The requestor shall have the opportunity to review and
object to the charge prior to it being incurred.
6.
In the event that the Township does not maintain the record requested
in the medium requested, the Township shall either convert the record
to the medium requested or provide a copy in some other meaningful
medium. If a request is for a record in a medium not routinely used
by the Township, not routinely developed or maintained by the Township
or requiring a substantial amount of manipulation or programming of
information technology, the cost for the record shall be the actual
cost of duplication together with a special charge that shall be reasonable
and shall be based upon the cost for any extensive use of information
technology, or for the labor cost of personnel providing the service,
that is actually incurred by the Township or attributable to the Township
for the programming, clerical and supervisory assistance required,
or both.
7.
Access to electronic records and nonprinted materials shall be provided
free of charge, provided however, that the Township may charge for
the actual costs of any needed supplies, such as computer disks.
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FEES FOR MAPS
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b.
Additional Fees.
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Road map color plot
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$5
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Zoning map
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$5
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Tax map
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$7
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3' x 4' paper
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$10
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Aerial photo (36" x 48" grid)
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$7
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Planemetric (36" x 48" grid)
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$7
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Planemetric color plot (36" x 48" grid)
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$10
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Specialty color combination plot (36" x 48" grid)
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$25
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Bingo/raffle license, per game
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$10
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Peddlers/solicitor permit (for profit)
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Monthly
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$100
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Yearly
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$500
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Peddler/solicitor permit for charitable/religious organizations
and veterans
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No charge
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[1978 Code § 8-3a; Ord. No. 650 § 1; Ord. No. 861 § 1; New]
[1978 Code § 8-3; Ord. No. 650 § 1; Ord. No. 861 § 1; Ord. No. 04-15; Ord. No. 10-21]
a.
Copies of All Police Reports:
1.
Photostatic copies of any police report that can be photocopied with
municipal facilities - $0.05 per letter size page or smaller and $0.07
per legal size or larger.
2.
Police Motor Vehicle Accident Reports not requested in person and
not part of municipal court discovery, an additional administrative
fee of $5 shall be charged.
b.
Clearance visa and letters of good conduct (except to bona fide charitable
or religious organizations for which there is no charge) $15.
c.
Fingerprints: for bartender permit, applicants for peddlers, canvassers,
or wherever required $5.
d.
Duplicate copies of fingerprints, per copy $3.
e.
For any police record, including photographs, copied onto a non-paper
medium, the actual cost of the non-paper medium.
f.
For any copy of a police record for which the Township is unable
to duplicate with its own facilities and requires the services of
an outside vendor, the actual cost to the Township from the outside
vendor.
[Ord. No. 02-18 § 1;
amended 11-22-2022 by Ord. No. 22-16]
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Master plan
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$35
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Housing element
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$35
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Open space element
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$35
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Town Center plan
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$35
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Land Management Code
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$35
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Zoning map
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$5
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[1978 Code § 8-21; Ord. No. 791]
a.
As a condition for the issuance or renewal of any license or permit,
the applicant, if he is the owner thereof, shall pay any delinquent
property taxes or assessments on the property wherein the business
or activity for which the license or permit is sought or wherein the
business or activity is to be conducted.
b.
When any licensee or permittee who is an owner of the property upon
which the licensed business or activity is conducted has failed to
pay the taxes or assessments due on the property for at least three
consecutive quarters, the license or permit shall be revoked or suspended.
c.
Upon payment of the delinquent taxes or assessment, the license or
permit shall be restored.
d.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to or include any
alcoholic beverage license or permit issued pursuant to the "Alcoholic
Beverage Control Act," N.J.S.A. 33:1-1, et seq.
[Ord. No. 09-30]
A Length of Service Awards Program ("LOSAP") is hereby created
in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183, et seq. in order to reward
members of volunteer first aid squads for their loyal, diligent and
devoted service to the residents of the Township of Sparta.
[Ord. No. 09-30]
The LOSAP shall provide for fixed annual contributions to a
deferred income account for each volunteer member that meets the criteria
set forth in this section. The contributions shall be made in accordance
with a plan that shall be established by the Township of Sparta and
the plan shall be administered in accordance with the laws of the
State of New Jersey, the United States Internal Revenue Code, and
this section.
[Ord. No. 09-30]
a.
The LOSAP shall provide for annual contributions to each eligible
member that meets the following criteria:
b.
The maximum annual contribution shall be $500 per eligible member
for the year 2010; $800 per eligible member for the year 2011; and
$1,150 per eligible member of the year 2012.
c.
The estimated cost of the program has been calculated as follows:
$40,000 for the year 2010; $64,000 for the year 2011; and $92,000
for the year 2012.
[Ord. No. 09-30; Ord. No. 13-10]
Each active volunteer member shall be credited with points for
volunteer services provided to the first aid squad in accordance with
the following schedule:
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Length of Service Awards Program
Point Schedule
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Emergency Calls:
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100 Points Maximum
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Each percentage point will be equal to two LOSAP
points.
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Schools/Training:
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25 Points Maximum
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One point applied for each verified two hours of
instruction/training.
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Drills:
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12 Points Maximum
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One point applied for each verified two hours of
drill attended.
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Meetings:
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12 Points Maximum
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One point per Squad monthly meeting or Squad special
meeting.
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Miscellaneous Activities:
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12 Points Maximum
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One point per Squad function. Functions include,
but not limited to: funeral services, official ceremonies, parades,
Sparta Day, annual picnic, work nights and other functions authorized
by the Ambulance Captain.
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Stand-by or Sleep-In:
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100 Points Maximum
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One point for each twelve hour shift.
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Elected/Appointed Positions:
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15 Points Maximum
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Completion of one-year term in an elected or appointed
position. The points will be calculated as follows:
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Sparta Ambulance Squad
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Allotted Points
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Capt./CEO/CFO SVAS
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15 Points
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1st/2nd Lt./CEO/CFO/SGT. SVAS
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10 Points
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Trustee SVAS
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5 Points
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Training Officer SVAS
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5 Points
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Secretary SVAS
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5 Points
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Treasurer SVAS
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5 Points
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Delegate SVAS
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5 Points
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Service Time:
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100 Points Maximum
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One point per year of service, includes all past
years served.
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For the year 2010, the contribution shall be made
as follows:
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$500 (maximum contribution) annual contribution
per responder for earning 100 points
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$400 (80% of maximum contribution) annual contribution
per responder for earning 80 points
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$300 (60% of maximum contribution) annual contribution
per responder for earning 60 points
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Committees:
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12 Points Maximum
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Building & Grounds
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Building Rental
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Equipment and Supplies
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Statistics
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LOSAP
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Quality Assurance
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Rig Maintenance & Repair
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Training
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One point applied for each verified two hours of Committee activity.
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Special Events:
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12 Points Maximum
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Trade Shows
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Memorial Services
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Township Meetings
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Out Reach Services
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Special Conferences
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NJ First Aid Council 12th District Meetings
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Community Services
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One point per special event attended.
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[Ord. No. 13-11]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 43:15C-2, the following positions are deemed
to be eligible for and shall participate in the Defined Contribution
Retirement Program:
[Ord. No. 13-11]
Individuals serving in the following positions are exempt from
Defined Contribution Retirement Program membership, pursuant to N.J.S.A.
43:15C-2:
[Ord. No. 13-11]
This section shall be implemented, construed and subject to
the aforesaid Chapter 92 of the Laws of 2007 (N.J.S.A. 43:15C-1 et
seq.) as amended from time to time, and any regulations or guidance
documents from the Local Finance Board or the Division of Pensions
and Benefits.
[Added 4-25-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-03]
[Added 4-25-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-03]
a.
In addition to the Flag of the United States, the Township of Sparta may display such additional flags on Township-owned flagpoles on public buildings and in public parks and playgrounds as the Township Council may authorize by resolution as a form of government speech, provided the display conforms to the provisions of Subsection 2-67-2 and 2-67.3 below.
b.
The Flag of the United States shall be displayed highest and any such additional flags shall be flown below the Flag of the United States. The Flag of the United States shall be displayed in accordance with and in the manner prescribed in Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the United States Code (4 U.S.C.A. § 1-10).
c.
The Township's flagpoles are not intended to serve as a forum
for free expression by the public. Rather, the Township's flagpoles
are to be used exclusively by the Township, where the Council may
display a commemorative flag as an expression of the Township Council's
official sentiments which shall constitute government speech. The
Township will not display a commemorative flag based on a request
from a third party, nor will the Township use its flagpoles to sponsor
the expression of a third party.
d.
No person shall display or place upon any flagpole owned by the Township
of Sparta any flag or other object not otherwise authorized as an
expression of government speech by the Township Council of the Township
of Sparta and without the express written permission of the Township
of Sparta.
e.
Commemorative flags shall be displayed for a period of time that
is reasonable and customary for the subject to be commemorated.
f.
Owing to their very nature as expressive locations meant for contemplation
and reflection, monuments and memorials and other similar structures
donated as a remembrance, shall not be deemed locations for flying
expressive flags via resolution.
g.
In addition to the Flag of the United States and such other flags
as may be authorized by resolution of the Township Council, the following
flags are hereby permitted to be displayed upon flagpoles owned by
the Township of Sparta as a form of expression of government speech,
in the manner set forth above:
h.
Nothing contained herein is intended to abridge the right of the
citizens of the Township of Sparta to petition or request the Township
Council to authorize an expression of government speech.
[Added 4-25-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-03]
The following flags are considered commemorative flags for purposes
of this section and may be displayed pursuant to the policies and
procedures identified herein as an expression of the Sparta Township
Council's official sentiments:
a.
Flags of governments recognized by the United States.
b.
Flags of Sister Cities: The flags of official Sister Cities of Sparta
may be displayed in conjunction with an event involving the Sister
City.
c.
Flags displayed in conjunction with official ceremonial items: Other
flags may be displayed in conjunction with official actions, ceremonial
items, or proclamations of the Sparta Township Council.
d.
Flags of sports teams: The flag of a Sparta Township sports team
may be displayed in commemoration of a significant achievement.
e.
Flags consistent with Sparta Township's mission and priorities:
Flags may be displayed that identify with a specific historical event,
cause, nation or group of people that the Township Council choses
to honor or commemorate consistent with Sparta Township's mission
and priorities.
[Added 4-25-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-03]
The following are not allowed as commemorative flags and will
not be considered by the Township Council:
a.
Flags of a particular religious movement or creed, so as to avoid
the appearance of the Sparta Township Council endorsing religion or
a particular religious movement or creed;
b.
Flags of a political party to avoid the appearance of the Sparta
Township Council endorsing a political party; and
c.
Flags advocating a certain outcome in an election.
[Added 4-25-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-03]
a.
Purpose.
1.
In addition to the procedures contained within other sections of
the section, the Township of Sparta hereby establishes the following
guidelines regarding the display of commemorative flags on Township-owned
or Township-maintained facilities.
2.
The Township Council shall only consider a request to display a commemorative
flag if a majority of the Township Council members agree to place
the issue on the agenda for a regular or special Township Council
meeting. Further procedural requirements are outlined in paragraph
b.
3.
At a noticed and agendized Township Council meeting, a majority of
Council members would need to adopt a Resolution in order to authorize
the flying of the commemorative flag.
4.
Commemorative flags must be temporarily donated for the Township's
use and be clean, without holes and tears, and be made of an all-weather
fabric. The Township will not be responsible for the condition of
the commemorative flag once flown and may dispose of any such flag
not picked up within 30 days after it has been flown. Flags cannot
be larger than four feet by six feet. The Township will not purchase
the commemorative flags.
5.
All commemorative flags must be smaller in size than the American
Flag, the New Jersey State flag and the P.O.W./M.I.A. flag that is
displayed. A commemorative flag shall not be flown on the same flag
pole as the flag of the United States or the P.O.W./M.I.A. flag. A
commemorative flag may be flown underneath the New Jersey State flag
on the same flag pole.
6.
No commemorative flag or flags may be flown at a Township location
having only one flagpole.
7.
When the flag of the United States is at half-mast, the commemorative
flag will also be flown at half-mast.
b.
Procedure.
1.
Only a Sparta resident or an organization domiciled in Sparta Township
may make a request of the Township Council to display a commemorative
flag. The Sparta resident or organization who would like to request
a commemorative flag to be approved by the Township Council must make
a written or electronically mailed request to the Township Manager.
The Township Manager shall distribute requests to all members of the
Township Council. All requests will then be placed on an agenda for
a regular or special Township Council meeting and the request will
be considered by the Township Council pursuant to this section.
2.
The Township Council will only display commemorative flags that it
approves as its own government speech.
3.
Flags will be flown according to the U.S. Flag Code.
