151-24 - Winamac Ordinance No. 16 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
VARIOUS FEE SCHEDULES FOR THE
TOWN OF WINAMAC
Ordinance No. 16 of 2024
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Winamac, Indiana (the “Town Council”), is responsible for the performance of various functions for the Town of Winamac (the “Town”); and
WHEREAS, in the interests of fiscal responsibility, and to ensure the healthy and efficient operation of Town utilities, its Parks and Recreation Department, and other various Town agencies and departments, the Town Council is desirous of amending its various fee schedules to reflect those changes as provided in this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, after careful consideration, the Town Council finds that the rates and charges as set forth herein are reasonable and just, taking into consideration a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the prevailing market rate, citizen demographics and economic conditions affecting Town residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Winamac, Indiana, that this Ordinance Amending Various Fee Schedules for the Town of Winamac, is hereby adopted as follows:
SECTION I.
Rates and Charges: Town Equipment & Personnel
1. The following items of Town Equipment shall be assessed the following rates:
Hour:
A. Dump Truck $ 80.00
B. Small Bucket Truck $ 100.00
C. Big Bucket Truck $ 100.00
D. Digger/Derrick Truck $ 90.00
E. Lawn Mower $ 50.00
F. String Trimmer $ 30.00
G. Case Tractor $ 80.00
H. Backhoe $100.00
I. Wheel Loader $100.00
J. Sewer Camera Van $ 80.00
K. Leaf Vac $ 90.00
L. Tapping Machine $ 100.00
M. Air Compressor $ 75.00
N. Street Sweeper $ 100.00
O. Sewer Vac $100.00
P. Park Tractor $ 80.00
2. All rates, as provided in Section I of this Ordinance, are assessed based upon a one (1) hour minimum charge.
3. The hourly rate for each employee utilized shall be assessed based upon the current salary ordinance.
SECTION II.
Backflow Testing
1. Section 53.01(G) of the Municipal Code of the Town (the “Code”) is hereby added, to provide as follows: “The following fees shall be charged for Backflow Testing, based on and coinciding with the corresponding device size/types:
Backflow Testing Charges
Device Size/Type Cost
¾” AVP, PVB, or SVB $45.00
1” AVB, PVB, or SVB $45.00
¾” DC or RP $50.00
1” DC or RP $50.00
1.5” DC or RP $60.00
2” DC or RP $65.00
2.5” DC or RP $65.00
3” DC or RP $70.00
4” DC or RP $75.00
SECTION III.
Report, Copy and Certification Fees
1. Report and copy fees shall be as follows:
A. Accident Reports $ 8.00
B. Copy of CD or DVD $ 10.00
C. USB Drive $ 50.00
D. Body Cam Up to $150.00
E. Copy of Photograph $ .50
F. Photocopy for non-color copies $ .10
G. Photocopy for color copies $ .25
2. The fee for certification of any public document shall be Five Dollars ($5.00) per document.
3. Uniformity. Pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-14-3-8, all copying and certification costs shall apply uniformly to all purchasers, and the fees as provided in this Section III shall apply to all Town departments.
SECTION IV.
Park Rentals
1. The following schedule of rates for park pavilion rental are as follows:
A. Pavilion (includes 8 picnic tables) $ 40.00
B. Shelter House (includes 10 picnic tables) $ 35.00
C. # 1 – Galbreath Shelter (includes 10 picnic tables) $ 35.00
D. # 2 – Braun Shelter $ 35.00
E. # 3 – Fishtorn Shelter (includes 10 picnic tables) $ 35.00
F. # 4 – Kopkey Shelter (includes 10 picnic tables) $ 35.00
G. # 5 – Galbreath Shelter (includes 14 picnic tables) $ 40.00
H. # 6 – Link Shelter (includes 10 picnic tables) $ 35.00
Sales tax is not included in the cost but shall be charged at the then current sales tax rate as set forth per the State of Indiana.
2. Rental of picnic tables shall be $3.00 each. Sales tax is not included in the cost of the rental of picnic tables but shall be charged at the then current sales tax rate as set for per the State of Indiana.
SECTION V.
Effective Date
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after notice of the adoption shall have been published in a paper as described in Indiana Code § 5-3-1-4.
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