Chapter 2.72 — FEES FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES

The City may establish and set the amount of user fees or fees for services which are provided to or benefit particular individuals rather than the general public. Such fees may include, but shall not be limited to, fees for recreation, youth and sports programs, and fees for systematic inspections and enforcement to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and permit conditions on private property. Additionally, the City may establish and set the amount of fees or charges for the private commercial use of public property. (Added by Ord. No. 1754CCS § 1, adopted 7/12/94; amended by Ord. No. 1855CCS § 1, adopted 7/23/96; Ord. No. 2081CCS § 1, adopted 6-17-03; Ord. No. 2154CCS § 1, adopted 3/8/ 05)

A user fee, fee for services, or charge for the commercial use of public property may be set by ordinance, by a resolution adopted by the City Council, or by any other means authorized by law. (Added by Ord. No. 1754CCS § 1, adopted 7/12/94; amended by Ord. No. 2154CCS § 1, adopted 3/8/05)

Any person required by the City to pay a user fee, fee for services, or charge for the commercial use of public property shall pay that fee to the City or its designee as soon as it becomes due. (Added by Ord. No. 1754CCS § 1, adopted 7/12/94; amended by Ord. No. 2154CCS § 1, adopted 3/8/05)

The City may collect any user fee, fee for services, or charge for the commercial use of public property which is due and owing through a civil action. However, this express statement of the City's power to pursue a civil remedy does not constitute and shall not be construed as a limitation upon any power to institute criminal proceedings.

(Added by Ord. No. 1754CCS § 1, adopted 7/12/94; amended by Ord. No. 2154CCS § 1, adopted 3/8/05)