CITY OF RADGER NOTICE OF A CALLED MEETING Notice is hereby given that a Called Meeting of the Governing Body oft the City of Ranger, Texas, will be held on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. in City Hall, 400 West Main Street Ranger, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: Agenda Item 01: Call to Order- Mayor Pilgrim Roll Call/Quorum Check Agenda Item 02: Citizen's Presentation-At this time, anyone on the list will be allowed to speak on any matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for a length of time not to exceed THREE minutes. No Council/Board discussion or action may take place on a matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law. Agenda Item 03: Discuss/Consider with possible Action: A public meeting (workshop) to discuss the adoption ofa a consolidated Schedule of Fees for the City of Ranger. Discussion will include a review ofe existing rates, modification of rates, and establishment of new rates that would be listed in the Schedule of Fees. A Fee Schedule Ordinance would amend existing City of Ranger Ordinances and Resolutions and establish various fees for licenses, permits and services provided by the City. - Robert Butler, Commissioner Place 2 Agenda Item 4: Discuss/Consider: Adjournment I,t the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the Governing Body of the of true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at the City Hall oft the City of Ranger, aj place convenient City Ranger and isa available to the general public at all times, and notice was posted by 4:30 p.m., May 7, 2021 and remained posted for 72 readily hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting. Sansmnahfortenbeny Savannah Fortenberry, Ranger City Secretary NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE The City council reserves the rightt to convene intol Executive Session concerning any oft thei items listed on this agenda under the Mayor, whenever itisc considered necessary and legallyj justified under the Open! Meetings Act. Ranger City Hall and Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces area available. Request fora accommodation ori interpretive services must ber made 48 hours prior tot this meeting. Please contact City Secretary's office at 254)647-3522 fori information ora assistance. This Notice was removed from the outside bulletin! board on authority oft the by Draft Fee Schedule Rate Discussion May 2021 DRAFT ORDINANCE LANGUAGE: ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE The ordinance amends the City's Existing Ordinances by amending and establishing fees for certain licenses, permits and other services provided by the City of Ranger; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all ordinances as to such subject, penalty clause, savings clause and providing an effective date. WHEREAS, the City established by ordinances and resolutions fees for licenses, WHEREAS, the Schedule of Fees attached as Attachment A reflects revisions to certain fees, a restatement of certain fees not revised, and S consolidation of all such fees; and WHEREAS, due to the need for periodic modification of said fees and for the purposes of efficiency, the City Council desires to update future fee changes by resolution rather WHEREAS, the City desires to provide a single and convenient location for a list of all WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the merits of this Ordinance and has determined that this Ordinance is necessary to protect the health, safety, morals, and permits, and services provided by the City; and than by ordinance; and fees charged; and welfare of the community. Section Language would reflect: General Information. These fees are applicable to all applying for licenses, permits or receiving services outlined ini the attached Schedule of Fees. Itshall be a violation of the ordinance to conduct an activity or to use or receive a Cumulative Clause. The ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of the City unless they are in direct conflict of such Ordinances, in which event the Severability Clause. That phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this Ordinance are severable. If any part is declared unconstitutional or in conflict with existing State law, then the remainder of the Ordinance will not service until the payment of the fee has been paid. conflicting provisions of such Ordinances are repealed. be affected. Savings Clause. Open Meetings Act. Effective Date. 1 Draft Fee Schedule Rate Discussion May 2021 Schedule of Fees (Attachment A) A. Water/Wastewater Service Rates and Fees Standard residential connection, 5/8x3/4 meter: Tap on other side of street, add: (a) One inch meter connection and tap: (b) Two-inch meter connection and tap: Other side of street tap charges for b and C: (c) Wastewater system connection - 4 inch: Wastewater system connection - 6 inch: Other side of street tap: (d) Extension of lines -- tap fees plus cost plus 25% 2. Security Deposit Rate: 3. Service Charge Rate: 4. Rates for Water and Meter Service. 1. Tap fee rates. $1000.00 $450.00 $1750.00 $2750.00 $450.00 $750.00 $1500.00 $450.00 $150.00 $50 $39.00 $9.00 (a) Residential minimum charge per meter, up to 2000 gallons: (b) For each 1000 gallons of water metered over 2000: (c) Commercial - Single entity rate. Where a commercial unit, Business Estlemet customer entity receives service off a For each. 1000 gallons of water metered over 2000 gallons (d) Commercial - Master meter rate: (More than one unit, customer, or # of units X $36.60 (plus $8.30 per 1000 gallons over minimum X # of meter. The first 2000 gallons: and any proportionate amount: Establishments off of one meter. $76.00 $9.00 Customers. Outside city limits -- The following rates will be charged to all customers for water service provided outside the city limits. (e) The first 2000 gallons of water used are included in the minimum charge: (f) Meter test. A water meter test will be performed ati the request of the customer. $39.50 $9.50 For each 1000 gallons above the 2000 gallon minimum: 2 Draft Fee Schedule Rate Discussion May 2021 Ift the meter is found to be slow, less than 98%, the customer will be charged: (h) Termination at owner's request. The requested charge rate is: $75.00 $25.00 $25.00 (g) Disconnecting charge: 4A. Ranger College and Ranger ISD. Water minimum: Each 1000 gallons over minimum: Sewer minimum: $36.00 $7.00 $120.00 5. Rates for Bulk Water: 0-1000 gallons: Each additional 1,000 gallons $25.00 $10.00 6. Wastewater. Residential Commerciall Commercial II Commercial III $45.00 $60.00 $120.00 $240.00 $15.00 $100.00 Multi-unit complex (per unit): 7. TCEQ Backflow Tester Certification (annually) B. Solid Wastes. Minimum monthly charge residential (per unit): $25.00 $15.00 $25.00 N/A $60.00 $90.00 $65.00 N/A Each additional unit: Commercla/industral rates: 96 gallon container once per week: 96 gallon container twice per week: 1.5 cu. Yd. dumpster 1.5 cu. Yd. dumpster 2.0 cu. Yd. dumpster 2.0 cu. Yd. dumpster once per week: twice per week: once per week: twice per week: 3 Draft Fee Schedule Rate Discussion May 2021 once per week: twice per week: once per week: twice per week: 3.0 cu. Yd. dumpster 3.0cu. Yd. dumpster 4.0 cu. Yd. dumpster 4.0 cu. Yd. dumpster $110.00 $190.00 $130.00 $220.00 C. Collection Center Residential Rates: Pick-up truck 10-12' Trailer (4'sides) 14-16' Trailer (4'sides) 20-30' Trailer (4'side) $15.00 $30.00 $40.00 $60.00 $20.00 each $5.00 each Refrigerators, freezers, and a/c units Passenger tires (without rims) NOTE: Contractors are double amount listed above. D. Cemetery Rates: Administrative Fee Locate Plot Plot (Casket Burial) Um - Placement on a plot with a casket. Urn Plot (Urn Burial only) $25.00 - (Admin actions, i.e., Plot Deed transfer) $30.00 $255.00 $70.00 $280.00 Plot may be used for urns only and up to four urs can be placed on plot. Each urn must be registered with city hall. E. Animal Control Rates: 1. Standard licensing fee: (for all animals four months of age or older) NOTE: You must submit proof of rabies vaccination. Unneutered dog or cat (annually) Neutered dog or cat (annually) Other animals (annually) $5.00 $3.00 $3.00 $500.00 2. Permits: Circus/Zoo 4 Draft Fee! Schedule Rate Discussion May2021 Commercial Animal Enterprise Multiple Animal Owner Guard Dog $150.00 $100.00 $50.00 $50.00 NOTE: Renewal for all above (annually): 3. impoundment Fee (for each animal): Strays whose owners cannot be located will be confined for a period of 96 hours, and if unclaimed may be destroyed and tested for rabies. A dog or cat with no identification shall be held for a minimum of 2 hours (after 72 hours the animal is property of the city). After hours call fee in addition to impoundment: $25.00 First Time Second Time Third Time (per day) (per day) $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $50.00 (per day) $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $350.00 $500.00 Unneutered dog or cat Neutered dog or cat Fowl or small animal Livestock $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $200.00 Zoological and/or circus animal $100.00 $200.00 NOTE: More than 4 violates by and pet or combination thereof owned by the same person in three years or less shall be: 4. Boarding/Quarantine Fees: $500.00 for each impoundment Boarding fee for impounded animals after first day: Established by policy (does not include first day) $15.00 NOTE: Home quarantine may be authorized as coordinated in accordance with State Law. Any owned dog or cat having bitten or scratched a person shall be observed for a 5. Expenses of Animal: Owner shall pay for any veterinarian or drug fees incurred for period of ten days from the day of the bite. the animal while in custody of ACO or Animal Shelter. 6. Surrender Fees: Cats Dogs $25.00 $25.00 $45.00 $10.00 N/A $75.00 Litters of dogs or cats Other small animals Large Animals 7. Adoption Fees: Each animal 5 Draft Fee Schedule Rate Discussion May 2021 NOTE: Animals adopted from the animal shelter must be neutered/spayed must provide proof of surgery by the date established by the ACO. F. Administrative Services Hardcopy of Charter, Ordinances or Resolutions Certified Birth Certificates Certified Death Certificates Rent Community Center- 4 hours Rent Community Center- 8 hours Public Information Requests 5 50 or more pages. (per page) Dishonored checks: Accident Reports: Certified copy: Supplies Postage and Shipping $23.00 $21.00 $4.00 $25.00 $50.00 $0.10 $35.00 $6.00 $8.00 Actual Cost Actual Cost o Each Additional Certified Copy G. Mobile Home Permits. Mobile Home Permits (including RVs used as a residence) $50.00 H. Regulation of Vendors, Peddlers, Solicitors to include Food Establishments, NOTE: it is unlawful for any peddler, solicitor, mobile food establishment, temporary food establishment, or semit-permanent food establishment to engage in business without obtaining a peddler's permit for the City Secretary. Does not include community service, charitable, educational, or religious services, such as meals-on-wheels, etc. Semi-permanent food establishment, and temporary vendors. Peddler permit: Per day: Per week: Per month: Per 3 months: Per 6 months: Per year: $5.00 $10.00 $25.00 $50.00 $75.00 $100.00 Mobile, temporary, or semi-permanent food establishment shall pay a base fee of $10.00 for each individual on the permit. NOTE: Applicant must obtain inspections or permits required by Texas Department of State Health Services. Plus, the following additional: Per day: $5.00 6 Draft Fee Schedule Rate Discussion May 2021 $10.00 $25.00 $50.00 $75.00 $100.00 Per week: Per month: Per 3 months: Per 6 months: Per year: I.S Special Event Permit. (May coordinate for joint permit if more than one sponsor) Public Property Fees: First Day Each additional day Private Property Fee (per day) $5.00 $25.00 $10.00 J. Annual Fee for Holders of Alcoholic Beverage Permits and Licenses. Annual Fee is equal to one-half of annual state permit fee. K. Fireworks. No person, firm or corporation shall discharge or use fireworks within the city of limits, except as a public exhibition with a permit issued by the City Council. And a temporary license is issued by the City Fire Chief. Fee established by the City Council: L.F Fire/EMS/Ambulance Fees. (Per current rate schedules) M. Police Fees. (Per current rate schedules) N. Towing Fees (Third Party). Maximum amount to be charged by towing company in town $165.00 7