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Home My WebLink AboutO-2003-2655 . . ORDINANCE NO. 2003-J~~ AN ORDINANCE AKENDING nAPPENDIX A, FEES, n OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE, CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. The following Chapters of "Appendix A -- Fees," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte are hereby and shall hereafter read as follows. The amendments contained in this ordinance shall be effective October 1, 2003, unless otherwise stated. Section 2. Chapter 6, "Alcoholic Beverages," is hereby amended and shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit: "Chapter 6. Alcoholic Beverages Article I. In General (a) Daily permit fee for certain non commercial events......... $ 5.00 6-3(b) (1) Rec. Centers & outdoor facilities.. ........ ...... 25.00 (2) Sylvan Beach Pavilion..... 225.00" Section 3. Chapter 50, "Parks and Recreation," Article II. Golf Course, is hereby amended and shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit: " (a) User fees for golf carts (regular) (1) 18 holes, double............. . 22.00 (2) Nine holes, double............ 14.00 (3) Nine holes, single. . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 (4 ) 18 holes, single. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.00 (b) User fees for golf carts (senior rate) (1) 18 holes, single or double... . 16.00 50-31 (a) 50-31 (a) c. Twilight. ................. (2) Weekend fees a. Resident.................. 22.00 b. Nonresident............... 27.00 c. Twilight.................. 14 . 00 (3) Senior fees (weekdays only excluding holidays before 11:00 a.m.) a. Resident senior citizens.. b. Nonresident senior citizens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. SO (d) User fees for annual membership holders (1) Residents............ . . . . . . .. 1,100.00 (2) Resident senior citizens..... 1,000.00 (3) Nonresidents................. 1,250.00" Chapter SO, "Parks and Recreation," Article VI. Sylvan Beach, Division 3. Fishing Pier, is hereby amended and shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit: " (1) Adults............... . . . . . . . . 4.00 (2) Senior citizen (over 60) ..... 2.00 (3) Youth (under 12) ... .......... 2.00 (4) Certified disabled person. . . . 1.50" Section 4. Chapter 58, "Solid Waste," Article III. Rates and Charges, subsection (a) Residential dwelling unit collection, per 2 . (2) Nine holes, single or double. . (c) Green user fees (1) Weekday fees a. Resident.................. b. Nonresident...... ......... e 10.00 50-31 (b) 14.00 17.00 11. SO 8.50 50-32 . . unit, per month (minimum charge), is hereby amended and shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit: "(a) Residential dwelling unit collection, per unit, per month (minimum charge) (1) Effective October 1, 2003..... 10.00 (2) Effective October 1, 2004. .... 12.50 (3) Effective October 1, 2005..... 15.00" Section 5. Chapter 62, "Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places," Article II. Vacating, Abandoning and Closing Streets and Alleys, subsection (a) Application fee to vacate, abandon or close (minimum), is hereby amended and shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit: " (a) 58-106 Application fee to vacate, abandon or close (minimum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515.00" 62-32 (a) " Section 6. Chapter 82, "Buildings and Building Regulations," Article IV. Electrical Code, Division 5, Inspections, subsection (a) Inspection fees, section (20) Reinspection fee, is hereby amended and shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit: "(20) Reinspection fee.................. 35.00" Section 7. Chapter 82, "Buildings and Building Regulations," Article XI, swimming Pools, subsection (a) Fee for public pools' operation license (annual and renewal), is hereby amended and shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit: "(a) Fee for public pools' operating license (annual and renewal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 82-634 (d)" Section 8. Chapter 106, "Zoning," Article II, Administration, subsection (a) Application fees, is hereby amended and shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit: 3 . e "(1) Zone change request............. 300.00 (2) Special conditional use request. 300.00 (3) Variance request................ 150.00 (4) Special exception request....... 150.00" Section 9. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict only. Section 10. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this Ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. Section 11. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 12. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval. The fees in this ordinance shall be effective October 1, 2003, unless otherwise indicated. 4 . e PASSED AND APPROVED, this 8th day of September, 2003. By: ~ LA PORTE , ~~~ o an L. Malone Mayor ATTEST: ';;1!lfJ!lt. ~Giq{~ City Secretary AP~d Knox W. Askins City Attorney 5 . . REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: September 8, 2003 Aoorooriation Requested By: Cynthia B. Alexander Source of Funds: N/A Department: Finance Account Number: N/A Report: Resolution: Ordinance: xx Amount Budgeted: N/A Exhibits: Ordinance #2003-2656; Ordinance#95-1644-E Amount Requested: N/A Exhibits: Ordinance#1829-C: Ordinance #2003-2655 Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Fiscal Year 2003-04 Budget was built around increasing various fees to enhance the City's Revenue Stream. The proposed changes are summarized below a nd were documented and detailed in the information provided to Council on Friday, August 29, 2003. 1. Solid Waste Fees: Estimated additional revenue - $300,000 (Ordinance #2003-2656) a. Proposed increase from $7.50 to $10.00 effective October 1,2003. b. Proposed increase from $10.00 to $12.50 effective October 1,2004. c. Proposed increase from $12.50 to $15.00 effective October 1, 2005. 2. Parks & Recreation Fees: Estimated additional revenue - $144,479 * a. PoolslWave Pool Fees - increase pool and wave pool passes various nominal amounts & higher increases to non-residents (Ordinance #95-1 644-E) b. Recreation & Fitness Center Memberships - proposed increase of20% (Ordinance #1 829-C) c. Sylvan Beach - increase pier tickets and increase alcohol permit (Ordinance #2003-2655) 3. Planning & Engineering: Estimated additional revenue - $354,109 * (Ordinance #2003-2656) a. Various increases to inspection fees and permits 4. Golf Course: Estimated additional revenue - $128,178 * (Ordinance #2003-2655) a. Green Fees - increase fees (larger increase for non-residents) b. Cart Fees - proposing $2 increase in cart fees c. Membership Fees - increase resident and senior resident memberships by $100 each and increase non-resident memberships by $150. Adjustments to other fees will be presented at the next Council meeting (September 22nd). Action Required bv Council: Approve Ordinances amending certain fees and charges as indicated. ?-5-~3 Date