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1 FEE SCHEDULE ( ) TOWN OF LIBERTY Effective: July 1, 2018 All previous fee schedules are obsolete and these updated fees provide for changes within the any/all applicable Town Ordinance Sections.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2 Park Facility Rentals 3 Roy C. Reitzel Center 3 COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT 4 Property Tax Rate:.6400 cents per $ valuation 4 Permit Fee: 4 ABC Permits 4 Adult Establishment/Sexually 4 Utility Fee Schedule: 5 Water Rates: 5 Wastewater Rates: 5 Water Deposits: 6 BILLING CYCLE: 6 Water and Sewer Tap Fees 7 Sewer Tap Fees: 8 Contractor Dumping: 8 Solid Waste Fees: $ 14.00/mo 8 ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT 9 Civil Penalties: 9 Civil penalty fees for violation of Section 130: 10 Fire Prevention Permits and Fees 11 Fire Inspection Fees: 12 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT 13 FILMING INDUSTRY 14 GENERAL CHARGES 15 LIBRARY 15 FILING FEES (ELECTIONS) 15 CEMETERY FEES AND RATES: 15 NOTES: These fees, charges and rates are effective as of July 1, All previous fee schedules are obsolete.

3 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Park Facility Rentals (Applies to Paul Henry Smith and/or Freedom Parks See Rental Agreement for additional requirements) Cleaning Deposit for Parks/Facilities rented: $50.00 (Deposits returned after facilities pass a satisfactory inspection) Baseball field $10.00/hr $20.00/hr with lights Softball field $10.00/hr $20.00/hr with lights Tennis court $10.00/hr $20.00/hr with lights Basketball Goals $10.00/hr $20.00/hr with lights Soccer Field N/A Park Shelter $50.00/day Old concession Freedom Park $55.00 NOTES: Our parks are public parks and even though several facilities may be rented at the same time, one person/group may not rent all the like facilities; i.e., cannot rent all ball fields, at any one period. Once rented, rental fees will not be refunded. In case of cancellation or inclement weather, the renting parties will be given the opportunity to reschedule the event at no additional charge. Under no circumstances may the renting party use public property for the purpose of making a profit. Roy C. Reitzel Center (See Rental Agreement for additional requirements) Cleaning Deposit for Parks/Facilities rented: $ (Deposits returned after facilities pass a satisfactory inspection) Church and Recognized Civic Organizations $ Clubs/other organizations $ All other groups (Resident/Non-resident) $ 57.00/114.00

4 COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT (Includes Property Tax Rate, Privilege License Fee(s), Assessments, Water Rates, Sewer Rates, Solid Waste Fees, Water and Sewer Tap Fees, and Water and Sewer Impact Fees) Property Tax Rate : Municipal Vehicle Tax NC cents per $ valuation $ 5.00 (Collected via Annual Tax Bill) Permit Fee: Wine and Beer On Premises in addition to ABC Permit Fee Off Premises in addition to ABC Permit Fee ABC Permits On premises malt beverage $ Off premises malt beverage $ On premises unfortified wine $ Off premises unfortified wine $ Mixed Drink $ Adult Establishment/Sexually Oriented Business License Fee $3, per year plus $1, per each additional partner if the applicant is a partnership; or if the applicant is a corporation, for each corporate officer, director, or any individual(s) having a ten (10) percent or greater interest in the corporation. Adult Entertainer License Fee $1, per year

5 Utility Fee Schedule: Water Rates: IN-TOWN RATES $16.30 first 3,000 gallons $3.72 per thousand 3,001-6,000 gallons $3.85 per thousand 6,001-25,000 gallons $4.02 per thousand over 25,000 gallons OUT-OF-TOWN RATES $27.23 first 3,000 gallons $7.15 per thousand 3,001-6,000gallons $7.45 per thousand 6,001-25,000 gallons $7.85 per thousand over 25,000 gallons Wastewater Rates: IN-TOWN RATES $10.69 base $4.40 per thousand gallons water-first 3,000 $4.73 per thousand gallons water-3,001-6,000 $4.83 per thousand gallons water-6,001-25,000 $4.95 per thousand gallons water-over 25,000 OUT-OF-TOWN RATES $15.59 base $8.51 per thousand gallons water-first 3,000 $9.15 per thousand gallons water-3,001-6,000 $9.40 per thousand gallons water-6,001-25,000 $9.77 per thousand gallons water-over 25,000 IRRIGATION METER RATES: (Per Gallon) $16.30 first 3,000 gallons $ , gallons (per thousand gallons) $ ,001 25,000 gallons (per thousand gallons) $ ,001 gallons over (per thousand gallons) Hydrant Meter: $ (plus price per 1,000 Gallons at out-of-town rates) Irrigation Meter: $ Fee for Relocating Tap: $ Persons requesting a tap to be moved less than ten feet (10 ) right or left of the original location shall pay $ before work will begin. Person requesting a tap to be moved more than ten feet (10 ) shall pay in advance the amount of a new tap.

6 Water Deposits: In Town (Owner or Renters) $ Out-of-Town $ A deposit is required for initial service and may be transferred to another residence during continued service with the service area. If service is disrupted, a separate deposit shall be made. If service is discontinued, the deposit shall be applied to the final bill. If any of the deposit is remaining, it will be returned to the account holder. BILLING CYCLE: Bills are mailed on or about the 20th of each month. Payment is due by 5:00 PM on the 15th of month following the month bills were issued. If the 15 th falls on a weekend, payment is due by 5:00 PM the following Monday. If the payment is received after the due date, a late fee of $7.00 will be assessed. If the payment is not received by the 5 th day of the month following the due date, water will be cut off and a $45.00 fee for non-payment will be assessed. For Example: The bill for water usage in April and May is mailed to consumers on May 20th. If payment in full is not received by June 15th (or the following Monday if June 15th is on a weekend), a $7.00 late fee will be assessed and added to the bill. If the full payment, including the $7.00 late fee is not then paid by July 5th, service will be discontinued to the customer, or cut off, and a $45.00 fee for non-payment will be assessed. In order to have service restored, the customer must now pay the usage amount, the late fee and the fee for non-payment. We encourage consumers to use our online bill pay service that can be found on Late Payment--penalty added to bills received after 15th of month $ 7.00 Fee for Non-Payment: $ Fee for After Hours Restoration of Utility Service $ (Additional) Total amount of bill, penalty and fee for non-payment must be paid prior to reconnection. If after hours, the after hour fee must also be paid. Water Theft: $ (Minimum) The Town of Liberty may employ the full force of the State of North Carolina General Statutes (GS ) to deter water theft. This law permits the Town of Liberty to charge the perpetrator either $ , or three times the actual losses and damages, whichever is greater. Enforcement measures may include the levying of fines, discontinuation of existing service, removal of existing service connections, demanding full payment of new service charges for reinstatement of service, the recording of liens for unpaid fines and fees, and/or any other measure allowed by law. In extreme cases, deterrence measures may include the filing of criminal charges. It shall be the responsibility of every Town of Liberty employee to be vigilant for instances of water theft. Authority to implement and interpret this policy is delegated to the Town Manager of the Town of Liberty.

7 Water and Sewer Tap Fees Water and Sewer tap fees shall be paid in accordance with the Fee Schedule for each separate use in a major subdivision. One-half of the total fees shall be paid at the time of approval of the Preliminary Plat, and the remaining one-half at the time of approval from all applicable state agencies. For all other construction, applicable water and sewer tap charges shall be paid prior to the issuance of building permits for the proposed construction. Payment of tap fees for reserved sewer flow capacity shall be paid at the time of town s approval. If development plans have not been approved and a permit issued by the town within 18 months from the date such capacity is available, the reservation becomes null and void and the town retains the tap fees. Reserved sewer flow is subject to availability. Water and Sewer Tap Fees will be adjusted annually (effective July 1) for inflation. Water Tap Fees: Tap Size Tap Fee In Town Water ¾ - $1, Out of Town Water ¾ $2, In Town Water 1 $2, Out of Town Water 1 $3, In Town Water 2 $3, Out of Town Water 2 $5, In Town Water 4 $5, cost of tap Out of Town Water 4 $5, cost of tap In Town Water 6 $6, cost of tap Out of Town Water 6 $6, cost of tap In Town Water 8 $7, cost of tap Out of Town Water 8 $8, cost of tap In Town Water 10 $9, cost of tap Out of Town Water 10 $9, cost of tap In Town Water 12 $10, cost of tap Out of Town Water 12 $11, cost of tap Hydrant Meter $ plus price per 1,000 gallons at out-of-town rates.

8 Meter Testing Fee $ (Charge if meter is found correct; Customer pays cost of testing if results are within the +/- 2.5% accuracy range.) Sewer Tap Fees: Tap Size Tap Fee In Town Sewer 4 $1, Out of Town Sewer 4 $2, In Town Sewer 6 $1, cost of tap Out of Town Sewer 6 $2, cost of tap In Town Sewer 8 $3, cost of tap Out of Town Sewer 8 $4, cost of tap In Town Sewer 10 $6, cost of tap Out of Town Sewer 10 $7, cost of tap In Town Sewer 12 $8, cost of tap Out of Town Sewer 12 $9, cost of tap Contractor Dumping: Waste Generated in Town $ Waste Generated Out of Town $ Contractor Dumping--This fee is set up for any septic trucks wanting to dump their waste into our wastewater treatment plant. The plant ORC will be in charge of accepting the waste or not. Solid Waste Fees: $ 14.00/mo Section 91; Liberty Code of Ordinances This amount is charged for all residential and/or business units qualifying for curbside pickup (churches included) with one container. One additional container may be obtained at $14.00 per month. The customer should consider contracting for a private dumpster if more than three cans are required. Special Collections Dump Truck Load $ /2 Dump Truck Load $120.00

9 ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT Dog Fees: Impoundment/Holding Fees*: $5.00 per dog (collected on annual tax bill) $ First Offense/per day holding charge $ Second Offense/per day holding charge $ Each Subsequent Offense/per day holding charge * This daily impound/holding fee is charged for any stray animal captured or held by the Liberty Police for any given amount of time until released to the animal owner. Payment will be due at time of animal release to the owner. The Town of Liberty is not responsible for impounded/stray animals, licensed or otherwise, and provides no minimum or maximum holding time before transporting animals to the county animal shelter. Use of Animal traps (Section 96.29(f)) Deposit $ (refunded when trap is returned) plus Usage Fee $.55/day of use Owner surrender of animal $ Civil Penalties: Civil Penalty fees for violation of Solid Waste ordinance: 1st Offense $ nd Offense $ rd Offense escalated to criminal offense Civil Penalty fees for violation of ABC permitting ordinance (i.e., not having a permit): 1st Offense $ nd Offense $ rd Offense escalated to criminal offense Civil penalty fees for violation of ordinance to regulate yard sales : 1st Offense $ nd Offense $ rd Offense escalated to criminal offense Civil penalty fee for violation of ordinance requiring posting of house numbers : 1st Offense $ nd Offense $ rd Offense escalated to criminal offense Junk Car Survey Second survey of same vehicle $ Third survey of same vehicle $250.00

10 Civil penalty fees for violation of Section 130: Section Consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages Section Use of firearms, slingshots, etc.; and, Section Carrying concealed weapons 1st Offense $ nd Offense $ rd Offense escalated to criminal offense Civil penalty fees for violation of noise ordinance violations: 1st Offense $ nd Offense $ rd Offense escalated to criminal offense Civil penalty fees for traffic and/or parking violations, except as noted below: Each Offense: $25.00 (Section (A)(13),(14),(15), (16) Parking: $ 5.00 (Section 71 (A) (1-12); Civil Penalty fees charged for violation of the following dog/pet ordinances: (Section 96 Vaccinations ) $ st Offense (Section 96 Registration ) $ nd Offense (Section 96 Running At Large or Unrestrained or Defecation on public property/property not owned by animal owner) $ st Offense $ nd Offense $ rd Offense Burglar/Fire Alarms-False Alarm Responses Per Section False Alarms--Civil Penalties Fifth (5 th ) and subsequent false alarm responses (police or fire) in a 12 month period Each False Alarm Response (5 th or subsequent) $ Continuing Alarms Not Reset When Requested $ (for each continuing alarm, not to exceed $ ). Late Ticket Charge : $ will be added for any Town citation not paid within 30 days of receipt. $ will be added for any Town citation not paid within days of receipt.

11 Fire Prevention Permits and Fees The following required permits are located in Chapter 1 of the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code listed as mandatory. There may be exceptions to some of the following required operational and/or construction permits--each application will be evaluated on an individual bases. Issued permits shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by the fire official. Operational Permits: $10.00/ea 1. Amusement buildings. 2. Carnivals and fairs. 3. Covered mall buildings, for the following: a. The placement of retail fixtures and displays, concession equipment, displays of highly combustible goods and similar items in the mall b. The display of liquid- or gas- fired equipment in the mall. c. The use of open-flame or flame-producing equipment. 4. Exhibits and trade shows 5. Explosives: Exception: Fireworks allowed by NC General Statute Flammable and combustible liquids. 7. Fumigation and thermal insecticide fogging 8. Liquid-or gas-fueled vehicles or equipment in assembly buildings 9. Private fire hydrants 10. Pyrotechnic special effects material 11. Spraying or dipping 12. Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies Mandatory Construction Permits: 1. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems 2. Compressed gases 3. Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment 4. Fire pumps and related equipment 5. Flammable and combustible liquids 6. Hazardous materials 7. Industrial ovens 8. Private fire hydrants 9. Spraying or dipping 10. Standpipe systems 11. Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies $10.00/ea

12 Fire Inspection Fees: Work started without first securing the proper permitting shall be charged no less than double the original permit fees. Fire Inspection Fees apply to all businesses located within the Town's municipal limits. Fees will apply to any business that requires more than a first and follow-up inspection and any business that request a fire inspection. Any business requesting a fire inspection will be charged an inspection fee as stated under the above column titled second inspection. Building First & Follow-up Second Third Remaining Size (Square Feet) Inspection Inspection Inspection Inspection 0-2,500 $0.00 $25.00 $38.00 $ ,500-5,000 $0.00 $50.00 $75.00 $ ,001-7,500 $0.00 $75.00 $ $ ,501-10,000 $0.00 $ $ $ ,001-25,000 $0.00 $ $ $ ,001-+ $0.00 $ $ $ Days Between Inspections

13 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Planning/Development Fees Board of Adjustment: Petition for Variance $ Conditional Use: Conditional Use District Rezoning $ Conditional Use Permit $ (if processed simultaneously) $ Zoning Compliance Permit: Single Family $25.00 Duplex $ Multi-Family $ Commercial/Industrial $ Commercial/Industrial developments with multi-use and/or structures $ Accessory Structure-Single Family $10.00 Sign $25.00 Temporary Sign $10.00 Accessory Structure-Commercial/Industrial $ Soil Evaluation $10.00 Change of Occupancy $ Change of Use $ Text Amendment $ Zoning Compliance Letter $ Minor Subdivision Review $ Major Subdivision Review $ Preliminary Plat Review $ Final Plat Review $ Standard Rezoning $ Special Use Permit $150.00

14 FILMING INDUSTRY A permitting fee of $1, will be charged for seven (7) days. The filming time may be extended at the rate of $ per day. Fees for filming in Liberty: Police Officers Firefighters/Fire Inspectors Street/Utilities Personnel Public Safety Vehicles Fire Trucks Other Town Vehicles Town Parks Ball fields/soccer fields Tennis Courts Town Buildings Use of water hydrant for water $ per hour $ per hour $ per hour $ per day $ per day $ per day $ per day $ per day $ per day $ per day $ per day per hydrant Permit Fees: Street Closure $ Fire Inspections $ A&B Explosives Permit $ per event C Explosives Permit $ per event Transport A&B Explosives Permit $ per hour Fireworks $ per event Enclosed Tent $ per event Use is based on per day basis unless otherwise noted. Partial days are considered full days for expense purposes. Services for which a fee has not been established will be based upon time, equipment and material. There will be an additional $3, charge for Town services rendered with less than two (2) working days notice. Personnel will be paid directly by the production company at the established rate and be guaranteed a minimum of four (4) hours.

15 GENERAL CHARGES Copies $.25 per page Fax Copies $ 2.00 per fax (limit 10 pages) Returned Check Fee $ per NC G.S Code of Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance and /or other Town Publications Fingerprint Cards Police Reports/Faxes $25.00 or $.25/page, whichever is greater Free for residents $ 5.00 for non-residents $ 2.00/report or $.25/page, whichever is greater. LIBRARY Fees (Charges are uniform for Randolph County) Library Card Replacement Cards Overdue Charges: Copies No charge for the first library card. $ 1.00 for the first replacement card. $ 5.00 for any additional cards. $.10/day (Books, audios, pamphlets) $ 1.00/day (Videos, DVDs & CD-ROMs) $ 5.00 (Maximum fine per item) $.20 per page FILING FEES (ELECTIONS) Mayor $ Council $ CEMETERY FEES AND RATES: Plot in Fairview - In-Town Resident $1, Out-of-Town Applicant $1, Grave Openings: - Regular Plot Preparation $1, Cremation Preparation $