§ 21-76. Application and processing fees.

(a)

The mayor and city council, upon the recommendation of the planning commission, shall require a permit application fee in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) to reimburse the city for the costs of any needed professional assistance that may be required to evaluate the permit application and amendments, verify its contents and evaluate the impact of such a permit on the community, public health and environment. This assistance may include, but shall not be limited to the assistance of lawyers, biologists, geologists, engineers, chemists, hydrologists, emergency response, transportation and public health experts, land appraisers and professional testing laboratories. Funds not so expended in the legitimate review of the permit application shall be returned to the applicant.

(b)

Failure to provide these funds within thirty (30) days of demand therefore shall result in termination of the permit process or cancellation of the permit. The mayor and city council may take legal action against the applicant for any costs incurred to the city up to the point of termination.

(Ord. No. 15-92, § VI, 7-23-92)