CITY OF FROSTBURG, MARYLAND
2009/10 Fee Schedule
MISCELLANEOUS:
Amusement License....................................................................................................... $35.00 per year
REAL PROPERTY TAXES: $.55 per $100 of Assessed Value
Certification of amounts due and memo bills - $5.00 each account per request for both annual and semi-annual payments
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES: $1.375 per $100 of Assessed Value
Interest rate on taxes is 1½% per month beginning October 1 retro-active to July 1
WATER RATES
WATER USAGE IN-CITY
0 – 50,000 gallons/quarter................................... $2.95/1,000 gallons
50,001 gallons/quarter and over.............................. 7.50/1,000 gallons
ALLEGANY COUNTY
All usage........................................................... $3.06/1,000 gallons
OUTSIDE CITY
All usage........................................................... $8.00/1,000 gallons
SEWAGE RATES
SEWAGE USAGE IN-CITY
0-50,000 gallons/quarter.......................... $4.60/1,000 gallons of water
50,001gallons/quarter and over................. $9.75/1,000 gallons of water
WATER SURCHARGE
Monthly surcharge per unit or equivalent
In-City Frostburg customers............................................................................................... $11.80
Out of City customers ....................................................................................................... $10.75
County customers except Eckhart....................................................................................... $7.75
County customer Eckhart..................................................................................................... $1.65
CSO (Combined Sewer Overflow) SURCHARGE
Monthly surcharge per unit or equivalent.................................................................................. $6.00
Refuse Rates
Residential Customers........................................................................................ $33.00 per quarter
Apartment buildings................................................................................ $33.00 per quarter per unit
A charge of $50.00 will be assessed to the property owner for each load over the first pick-up truck load during bulk pick-up.
NOTIFICATION OF WATER SHUT OFF
10% of total amount due or $20.00, whichever is greater.
SUPPLEMENTAL WATER METER READINGS
$10.00
BAD CHECK CHARGES
$25.00 First Offense
50.00 Second and continuing offense
WATER CONNECTIONS
3/4".............................. $1,500.00
1”.................................. 1,800.00 applicable to in-city and out-of-city connections
1 ½............................... 3,000.00
2".................................. 4,500.00
4”.................................. 6,000.00
6".................................. 9,000.00
8”................................. 12,000.00
Taps 10" and larger will be priced by the City Engineer
SEWER CONNECTIONS: RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
Single family..................................... $2,000.00
Two family........................................ 2,500.00
Three unit......................................... 3,000.00
Four unit........................................... 3,500.00
Five unit............................................ 4,000.00
Six unit.............................................. 4,500.00
Seven unit......................................... 5,000.00
Eight units and up............................. 5,500.00
plus $500.00for each additional unit above 8 units
BUSINESS COMMERCIAL............... $3,000.00 or actual cost incurred if greater
EXTENDED SEWER & WATER TAPS: RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
Add $500.00 for each additional unit over 1 .................................................. $500.00 each (water)
Add $500.00 for each additional unit over 1.................................................. $500.00 each (sewer)
Note: This extended sewer and water tap charge applies to new building and/or conversion building and shall be assessed at the time the building permit is issued.
WATER METERS
Water meter bottom................................................................. $25.00
3/4" meter.............................................................................. $450.00
1" meter................................................................................. $900.00
1 ½”..................................................................................... $1,000.00
2”........................................................................................ $1,200.00
Meters larger than 2” shall be priced and approved by the City Engineer.
CHECK VALVES
1" valve................................................... $75.00
3/4" valve................................................ $50.00
LAND USE AND BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Residential
Single Family................................................................... $50.00 + $.05/sf
Two-Family..................................................................... $50.00 + $.05/sf
Renovation Only............................................ $30.00 + Code Inspections
Residential Building Code Fees
Inspections............................................................................ $40.00 each
Plan Review................................................................................... $80.00
*$50.00 per hour for emergency or re-inspections if work not ready for inspection
Commercial and Multi-Family Housing
All New Construction................................................... $100.00 + $.05/sf*
Renovation Only............................................ $30.00 + Code Inspections
*Large commercial or multi-family housing projects (>50,000 sf) will receive an estimate of actual cost in lieu of this charge, and will have plan review billed at $50.00 per hour
Commercial and Multi-Family Building Code Fees
Inspections............................................................................ $50.00 each
Plan Review................................................................................. $100.00
*$50.00 per hour for emergency or re-inspections if work not ready for inspection
Accessory Structures and Additions (Residential or Commercial)
>900sf.............................................................................. $50.00 +$.05/sf
300-899sf........................................................................................ $50.00
<300sf............................................................................................ $25.00
Fences/Swimming Pools..................................................................... $25.00
Utility Tower.................................................................................... $50.00
Miscellaneous
Zoning Certification (Commercial)................................................. $50.00
Demolition...................................................... $25.00 + Code Inspections
Signs.............................................................................................. $50.00
Solicitor.......................................................................................... $25.00
Use and Occupancy Permit................................................................ $25.00
Home Occupation Permit.................................................................. $25.00
Grading*
Forest Harvest................................................................................ $25.00
Minor/Standard Plan......................................................................... $25.00
Major Plan..................................................................................... $100.00
Street Entrance.............................................................................. $25.00
Stormwater Facility......................................................................... $100.00
*Allegany Soil Conservation District fees will be charged when ASCD review is required based on the official ASCD fee schedule
Subdivision Review
Consultation Meeting............................................................................. $50.00 each
(before sketch plan)
Formal Application.................... $100.00 (water/sewer/public road available at site)
Formal Application .... $250.00 (review of off-site infrastructure extension included)
Board of Zoning Appeals
Special Exception......................................................................... $250.00
Variance..................................................................................... $250.00
Administrative Error...................................................................... $100.00
Re-Zoning Request
Zoning Error or Change................................................................ $100.00
PERMIT FEES
Residential (New Construction)........................................... $50.00 + $.05/sf
Special Event................... TBD per Article VI, Section 4 of the City Code
Photographer................................................................................. $25.00
Transfer of Permit........................................................................... . $1.00
Sign Permits
Under 25 Sq. Feet…………………………………………………….$30.00
25 to 50 Sq. Feet……………………………………………………….35.00
51 to 75 Sq. Feet……………………………………………………….50.00
76 to 100 Sq. Feet……………………………………………………..60.00
Over 100 Sq. Feet (add $.50 per sq. ft. over 100 Sq. ft.)………….60.00
(In Computing Square Footage, each face shall be computed as footage.)
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Parking Violations
Meter .................................................................................................................... $10.00
Handicap Only.......................................................................................................... $75.00
All Others................................................................................................................ $25.00
Second offense or continuing violations may be doubled
Late Fee: After violation is 30 days old, and unpaid, the fine will be doubled
Towing of vehicles with accumulation of parking violations
Vehicles may be towed if they have accumulated three or more unpaid violations 30 days after the issuance of first violation
Parking Permits
Fee will be $20.00 per month or $200.00 for an annual permit purchased in advance
Copies........................................................................................................................$10.00
Fingerprints.................................................................................................................$10.00
RENTAL HOUSING REGISTRATION
Registration Renewal
$21.00 per unit if paid by January 31st
If not paid by January 31st each unit is subject to a penalty of $25.00 per month.
Citations of $1,000.00 per unit can be issued beginning March 1st for unregistered units.
Units will forfeit any grandfathering if not registered and fees paid by June 1st .
RENTAL HOUSING INSPECTIONS
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Units
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Fees Per Unit
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1 to 6 Units
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$40.00 Per Unit
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7 to 15 Units
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$30.00 per additional Unit
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16 to 50 Units
51 Units and Up
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$20.00 per additional Unit
$10.00 per additional Unit
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Rate Table For Multiple Units
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1.
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$40.00
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6.
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$240.00
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11.
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$390.00
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16.
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$530.00
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2.
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$80.00
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7.
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$270.00
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12.
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$420.00
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17.
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$550.00
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3.
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$120.00
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8.
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$300.00
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13.
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$450.00
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18.
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$570.00
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4.
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$160.00
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9.
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$330.00
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14.
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$480.00
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19.
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$590.00
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5.
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$200.00
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10.
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$360.00
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15.
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$510.00
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20.
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$610.00
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Re-billing administrative fee ................................................................... $20.00 for each late notice
START UP INSPECTIONS FOR NEW RENTALS
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Units
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Fees Per Unit
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1 to 6 Units
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$10.00 Per Unit
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7 to 15 Units
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$7.50 per additional unit
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16 and Up
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$5.00 per additional Unit
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DOCUMENTS
City Charter............................................................................................................................. $ 4.00
City Code................................................................................................................................. 10.00
Zoning Ordinance....................................................................................................................... 8.00
Subdivision Regulations................................................................................................................ 5.00
Rental Housing Code.................................................................................................................... 5.00
Rental Unit Verification................................................................................................................. 5.00
Comprehensive Plan.................................................................................................................... 5.00
Personnel Policy......................................................................................................................... 6.00
Miscellaneous copies......................................................................................................... .10 per page
Audit reports............................................................................................................................. 5.00
Budget..................................................................................................................................... 1.50
Transcripts..................................................................................... 100.00 per side paid in advance
RECREATION FEES City Resident Non-City Resident
Community Center $300.00 $350.00 ($150.00 Cleaning Deposit)
$40.00/hourly $50.00/hourly
City Place
City Place Hall $300.00 $350.00 ($150.00 Cleaning Deposit)
$40.00/hourly $50.00/hourly
City Place Meeting Room $100.00 $125.00
$25.00/hourly $35.00/hourly
Pavilion Rentals $40.00 $55.00
Armory Gym Rental $35.00/hour/month $50.00/hour/month
$15.00/hourly $20.00/hourly
Armory Special Event $40.00/hourly $50.00/hourly
Special Event Fee (all buildings)
(events ending after 11:00 p.m.) $50.00/hour
Field Rental $75.00/daily $90.00/daily
$25.00/hourly $35.00/hourly
Armory Gym/Community Center Key Deposit $40.00
Daily Pool Admissions $5.00 – Adults $4.00 – Children
Pool Passes City Resident Non-City Resident
Individual Season Pass 1st pass $55.00 $75.00
2nd pass $50.00 $68.00
3rd pass $45.00 $61.00
4th pass $40.00 $55.00
5th pass $35.00 $48.00
6th pass $30.00 $41.00
7th pass $25.00 $34.00
Individual Season Passes can only be purchased in increments of 7 or less.
15 Swim Punch Pass: 1 for $50.00 15 admissions = $3.33/admission
2 for $90.00 30 admissions = $3.00/admission
3 for $125.00 45 admissions = $2.77/admission
4 for $150.00 60 admissions = $2.50/admission
*If puchasing 4 or more, each additional 15 swim punch pass is $25.00 if purchased on the same day.
Good for individual or group entry! Up to 15 admissions per pass.
League Participation Fee City Resident Non-City Resident
0.00 5.00
