Master Fee Schedule
The Elmendorf City Council authorizes the establishment of fees to be charged to customers who utilize City services and allows the adoption of such fees by resolution.
Miscellaneous Services
The following fees will be charged to customers receiving the designated service:
Copies
Current elected members of the City Council and Mayor are exempted from this fee
| $0.25 | per page (black & white) |
| $1.00 | per page (color) |
| $0.10 | per page for official city documents |
| $0.10 | per page for police reports |
| $6.00 | each for crash report |
| $1.00 | for each DVD used for copies of videos |
Fax
Current elected members of the City Council and Mayor are exempted from this fee
International faxes not provided
| $0.25 | per page - Local |
| $1.00 | per page - Long Distance |
| $0.25 | per page - Receiving |
Notary Services
Current elected members of the City Council and Mayor are exempted from this fee
| $6.00 | per notarized document (1 signer) |
| $1.00 | for each additional signature to a document |
Personal Property Return Processing Fee (Police Department)
$25.00 per arrested person for processing, storage and return of their personal property. Does not apply to property of victims of a crime. The term "personal property", as used in this subsection, shall refer to property which, at the time of its release, is not classified as evidence, recovered property or found property.
Brush Dump
Current elected members of the City Council and Mayor are exempted from this fee
| $5.00 | per residential load |
| $250.00 | per commercial load |
| $10.00 | additional for each residential load brought in a trailer exceeding 12' in length |
This service is only available to owners of property within the Elmendorf City Limits.
Load is defined as a grouping of brush located in a single vehicle, truck bed or trailer.
Residential load is defined as a load of brush from a residential lot located within the City of Elmendorf and brought to the brush dump by the owner of such residential lot.
Commercial load is any load that is not a residential load.
Each vehicle, truck bed and trailer containing brush will be counted as a separate load.
No wood chips or mulch will be accepted at the brush dump.
Fees will not be collected for residential loads on designated brush and bulk item dump days (2 per year).
| Resident Rental | |
|---|---|
| $55.00 | 6 AM to 2 PM |
| $55.00 | 3 PM to 10 PM |
| $85.00 | 6 AM to 10 PM |
| $150.00 | Deposit |
| Non-Resident Rental | |
|---|---|
| $90.00 | 6 AM to 2 PM |
| $90.00 | 3 PM to 10 PM |
| $135.00 | 6 AM to 10 PM |
| $150.00 | Deposit |
Towing of Vehicles
The maximum fee that may be charged for towing shall be:
| $235.00 | Vehicles 10,000 pounds or less |
| $254.00 | Vehicles between 10,001 and 24,999 pounds |
| $660.00 | Vehicles or combination vehicle 25,000 pounds or more |
| $20.00 | Vehicle Impoundment Fee |
| Plots | |
|---|---|
| $500.00 | per plot |
| $100.00 | 1 plot for veteran or current members of the United States Armed Services |
| $50.00 | Transfer of plot ownership |
| Opening and Closing | |
|---|---|
| $100.00 | Monday through Friday |
| $200.00 | Weekend and holiday interment |
$25.00 per animal surrender
| License Fees | |
|---|---|
| $5.00 | owner must provide a written vaccination certificate |
| $2.00 | owner must provide a written vaccination certificate and animal must be spayed or neutered |
| FREE | owner must provide a written vaccination certificate, animal must be spayed or neutered and additionally has an active implanted microchip and the microchip is verified by a veterinarian's receipt identifying the animal. |
| $2.00 | Replacement of animal license tag |
| Dangerous Dog Registration | |
|---|---|
| $150.00 | Annual registration |
| $150.00 | New owner registration |
| Seizure and Impoundment of Biting Animal | |
|---|---|
| $10.00 | per day of board |
| $30.00 | Impoundment |
| $30.00 | Delivery and transportation |
| $30.00 | Head removal of dead animal |
| Impounding Redemption | |
|---|---|
| $50.00 plus board of $10.00 per day | 1st Offense |
| $100.00 plus board of $10.00 per day | 2nd Offense |
| $150.00 plus board of $10.00 per day | 3rd Offense |
Application for Variance
An application for variance to maintain 6 adult dogs and/or cats is $150.00
Spay/Neuter Program
| $75.00 | Adoption |
| $35.00 | Transportation of animal to a veterinarian other than the Elmendorf veterinarian within a 10-mile radius |
Water Rates
Unless specifically defined in the code, any fees, rates and charges as stated herein shall be non-refundable.
| INSTALLATION FEE | The City shall charge a standard service installation fee of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) for meters smaller than 1". A 1" meter will have an installation fee of one thousand eight hundred dollars ($1,800.00). A 2" meter will have an installation fee of one thousand nine hundred and twenty-five dollars ($1,925.00). Included in these fees is the cost and labor required to provide individual metered service to single unit. A customer wishing to install a meter larger than 2" will need to hire a licensed water contractor to perform the work and submit an engineered water plan to be reviewed by our city engineer. An administrative fee to cover our cost of the review and supervision of the work of $750.00 must be remitted at the time the plan is submitted. All work must be approved by the city engineer before acceptance of the line and meter by the City of Elmendorf. The fees of the city engineer are not included in this administrative fee. |
| ENGINEERING FEE | The service applicant must pay any scheduled engineering fees associated with any construction, line upgrades and extensions requiring an engineer's review and approval prior to installation. |
| RE-CONNECTION FEE | Any person requesting water service from the City at a location where service is available but the meter has been removed shall pay a reconnect fee of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) to reestablish service at said location. |
| UTILITY ADMINISTRATION FEE | A fee in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) will be required of all owners or renters as a condition of service to cover the administrative costs associated with the account. This is a one-time charge that will not be required upon subsequent changes of residence or business within the City provided that the account is in good standing. |
| DUPLICATE BILLING FEE | Any person(s) receiving service to a property who is not the owner (renter, lessee, tenant, etc.) will be subject to a duplicate billing fee in the amount of one dollar ($1.00) per month for each individual meter billing. This fee will cover the cost of preparing and mailing a duplicate monthly bill and any subsequent past due notice to the owner. |
| LATE PAYMENT FEE | Once per billing cycle a penalty of ten percent (10%) shall be applied to delinquent bills of any unpaid balance due to the City. |
| RETURNED CHECK FEE | A fee of forty dollars ($40.00) will be charged for non-negotiable instruments accepted for account payment. |
| SERVICE TRIP FEE | The City shall charge a service trip fee of ten dollars ($10.00) for any requested service call by the customer or resident for the purpose of meter reading verification and/or meter reading other than the regular monthly meter reading or temporarily disconnecting the service at the request of the owner or resident. This fee will not be charged if the service trip is in response to a report by the customer of damage to the City's property or that of another customer. Service trip fees will not be charged when the City performs a verification re-read when the reading appears questionable or when requested by the customer and the City made a mistake of 1,000 gallons or more in reading the meter initially. |
| ADMINISTRATIVE FEE | A fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) will be applied to any account locked for delinquency or terminated for cause as stated herein. The administrative reset fee must be paid before any service is restored. |
| EQUIPMENT DAMAGE FEE | If the City's facilities or equipment have been damaged as a result of tampering, by-passing, installing unauthorized taps, reconnecting water service following locked of the meter for account delinquency. A minimum material and administrative fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) shall be charged in addition to any other material costs necessary to repair any damage. |
| TRANSFER FEE | An applicant for service who is a transferee shall complete all required forms and pay a transfer of seventy-five dollars ($75.00). Community property of estate settlements of an account holder will be transferred at no charge. |
DEFERRED PAYMENT OR PAYMENT EXTENSION FEE | There shall be a five dollar ($5.00) monthly administrative fee for customers requesting and receiving deferred payment for as long as there is a remaining balance. |
| TARIFF COPY FEE | There will be a copy of the city water ordinance available in the City Administrative Office that customers may view during regular business hours. A fee of five dollars ($5.00) will be charged for persons requesting a copy of the Tariff. |
| TEMPORARY SERVICE FEE | When service to a residence or business had been disconnected, it may be temporarily reinstated for the purpose of inspection, maintenance or repair associated with preparation for sale. There will be a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) service charge for each round trip to install or activate the water meter in addition to the standard water use charge. This temporary connection shall be for a period not to exceed ten (10) days upon receipt of payment with the balance due for water used at the end of said ten-day period. This service shall not be applicable to any currently occupied business or residence. |
BULK WATER SALES
The following charges and fees shall be applicable to customers requiring water for construction, road maintenance, well drilling, etc.
| $300.00 | Monthly Rental Charge |
| $100.00 | Installation / Removal Charge |
| $19.70 | Charge per 1,000 gallons |
| $2,000.00 | Deposit |
SERVICE AVAILABILITY CHARGES
In accordance with the provisions of American Water Works Association (AWWA) C708 & C702 - Flow rates, the service availability charge (minimum monthly charge) for metered water service, including gallons allowed, is based on meter size and is as follows:
Meter Size | Billing Equivalents | Monthly Service Availability Charge Inside City Limits | Monthly Service Availability Charge Outside City Limits | Gallons Allowed Per Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8" | N/A | $64.43 | $72.61 | 3,000 |
| 1" | 2.5 | $161.08 | $177.43 | 8,000 |
| 1 1/2" | 5 | $322.14 | $363.02 | 12,000 |
| 2" | 8 | $515.43 | $580.82 | 0 |
| 3" DISP* | 9 | $579.86 | $653.43 | 0 |
| 3" CMPD* | 16 | $1,030.85 | $1,161.64 | 0 |
| 3" TURB* | 17.50 | $1,127.50 | $1,270.55 | 0 |
| 4" CMPD* | 25 | $1,610.70 | $1,815.06 | 0 |
| 4" TURB* | 30 | $1,932.84 | $2,178.08 | 0 |
| 6" CMPD* | 50 | $3,221.40 | $3,630.12 | 0 |
| 6" TURB* | 62.5 | $4,026.76 | $4,537.66 | 0 |
| 8" CMPD* | 80 | $5,154.24 | $5,808.20 | 0 |
| 10" CMPD* | 115 | $7,409.22 | $8,349.28 | 0 |
| Inside City Limits | Outside City Limits | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gallon to 3,000 gallons | $6.90 per 1,000 gallons | $7.07 per 1,000 gallons |
| 4,000 gallons to 8,000 gallons | $7.22 per 1,000 gallons | $7.58 per 1,000 gallons |
| 9,000 gallons to 12,000 gallons | $7.78 per 1,000 gallons | $8.38 per 1,000 gallons |
| 13,000 gallons to 16,000 gallons | $8.25 per 1,000 gallons | $8.94 per 1,000 gallons |
| 17,000 to 20,000 gallons | $9.26 per 1,000 gallons | $10.10 per 1,000 gallons |
| 21,000 gallons to 30,000 gallons | $10.32 per gallons | $11.32 per 1,000 gallons |
| 31,000 to 40,000 gallons | $11.39 per gallons | $12.54 per 1,000 gallons |
| 41,000 gallons and greater | $12.44 per gallons | $13.75 per 1,000 gallons |
| COLLECTION FEE | Should a customer's account balance exceed 60 days past due, the account will be turned over to a third-party collection agency and a fee equal to 30% of the outstanding balance will be added to the outstanding balance owed by the customer. |
| PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE LINE FEE | Each customer that installs a private fire protection service system, will be charged an annual fee of $1,682.40. |
| WATER ACQUISITION FEE | Any person(s) receiving water service to a property will be subject to a water acquisition fee in the amount of one dollar ($1.00) per month for each individual meter billing. This fee is intended to defray additional charges by the city's water supplier (San Antonio Water System) as outlined in their take or pay contract with the City of Elmendorf. |
| ROAD BORE FEE | Any person(s) requiring a road bore under a street or driveway in order to obtain new service or perform a line extension will pay a flat fee of $1,400.00 before the work is performed. Should the bore be required on a state highway, actual permit fees from the state or other applicable state fees will be passed along to the customer. Road bores for a pipe diamter greater than 4" will be sub-contracted out and the customer will be responsible for paying the sub-contractor's fee at cost. |
Drilling and Construction of Water Well Permit
| $25.00 | Permit to repair or correct a defective well |
| $25.00 | Permit to abandon or plug a well |
| Fee | Depth by Foot Measurement |
|---|---|
| $50.00 | 50 |
| $60.00 | 51 to 150 |
| $70.00 | 151 to 400 |
| $80.00 plus $10.00 for each 100 feet or fraction thereof in excess of 400 feet | 401 and up |
Septic Permit Fees
| $200.00 | New Septic Installation |
| $100.00 | Recertification |
Wastewater Connection Fee and Connection Fee EDU Multipliers
Wastewater Connection Fee is $2,700.00 per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU)
Connection Fee EDU Multipliers
| Single Family Residence | 1.00 |
| Multi-Family (Duplex, condominiums, townhouses) | 1.00 |
| Apartments | 0.60 |
| Hotels/Motels with cooking facilities in room | 0.60 per room |
| Hotels/Motels without cooking facilities in room | 0.35 per room |
| Trailer/Mobile Home Parks | 1.00 per space |
| Camper Campgrounds | 0.35 per space |
| Hospital | 0.66 per bed |
| Nursing/Rest Home | 0.35 per room |
| School with Showers | 0.07 per student |
| School without Showers | 0.05 per student |
Diameter of Service Line (Commercial Connections) Multiplier
| 4 inch | 6inch | 8 inch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Station | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Office Building, Retail and Convenience Store | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Theater | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Factory, Industry | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Spectator Stadium | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Church | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Restaurant | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Wastewater Usage Fees per month
Single Family Residential - Each single-family residential unit connected to the system, the customer shall pay the following:
$22.14 per month base charge plus $4.54 per 1,000 gallons of winter average water consumption per month.
The charge based on winter average water consumption is waived when the unit is vacant. The winter average water consumption is defined as the computed average of the monthly metered water consumption is defined as the computed average of the monthly metered water consumption for three consecutive billing periods that fall wholly within the prior winter's season between November 15, and the following March 15. Where an account has not established a winter average, the system winter average shall be used.
All other customers - Users who are not single-family residential units, connected to the wastewater facilities, the customer shall pay the following:
$9.07 per 1,000 gallons of metered water consumption per month.
Monthly Garbage Rates
| $24.59 + Sales Tax | Inside City Limits |
| $34.89 + Sales Tax | Outside City Limits |
| $10.00 + Sales Tax | Additional Toter Fee |
Mobile Home Transport
$150.00 for Permit Issuance
Building Permit Fee Schedule for 1 & 2 Family Residential Structures
New Residential Construction
| Fee | Square Footage (S.F.>) |
|---|---|
| $1020.50 | 0 - 1,500 S.F. |
| $1020.50 for the first 1,500 S.F. plus $0.45 for each additional S.F. to and including 10,000 S.F. | 1,501 - 10,000 S.F. |
| $4,845.50 for the first 10,000 S.F. plus $0.20 for each additional S.F. over 10,000 S.F. | Over 10,000 S.F. |
Alteration/Addition For Residential Construction
| Fee | Trade Permits |
|---|---|
| $130.00 per trade | Building Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas and Similar |
| $208.00 per trade | Other Project types not listed above |
Building Permit Fee Schedule for all other than 1 & 2 Family Residential Structures
| Fee | TOTAL VALUATION |
|---|---|
| $30.55 | $1.00 to $500.00 |
| $30.55 for the first $500 - PLUS $3.97 for each additional $100, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 | $501.00 to $2,000.00 |
| $90.01 for the first $2,000 - PLUS $18.20 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 | $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 |
| $508.61 for the first $25,000 - PLUS $13.13 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 | $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 |
| $836.86 for the first $50,000 - PLUS $9.10 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 | $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 |
| $1,291.86 for the first $100,000 - PLUS $7.28 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 | $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 |
| $4,203.86 for the first $500,000 - PLUS $6.18 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 | $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 |
| $7293.86 for the first $1,000,000 - PLUS $4.10 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof | $1,000,000.00 and up |
Plan Review Fee
The plan review fee shall be 65% of the permit fee.
Driveway
A permit fee of $40.00 shall be required for vehicular access to residential dwellings or accessory buildings.
Valuation of Work
The determination of value or valuation shall be established by the Building Official utilizing the most recent valuation scheduled printed in the Building Safety Journal, published by the International Code Council, as a guide using a modifier of one (1). Or, the applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated permit value at the time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the Building Official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimated to meet the approval of the Building Official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the Building Official.
Electrical Permit Fee Schedule for all other than 1 & 2 Family Residential Structures
| Fee | TOTAL VALUATION |
|---|---|
| $40.00 | $0 to $300.00 |
| $45.00 | $301.00 to $2,000.00 |
| $17.00 per $1,000.00, fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 | $2,001.00 to $50,000.00 |
| $50.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $16.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 | $50,001 to $500,000.00 |
| $550.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $15.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof | $500,001 and up |
Mechanical Permit Fee Schedule for all other than 1 & 2 Family Residential Structures
| Permit Issuance | |
|---|---|
| $23.50 | For the issuance of each mechanical permit |
| $7.25 | For issuing each supplemental permit for which the original permit has not expired, been canceled or finaled |
Unit Fee Schedule
Note: The following do not include permit-issuing fee
| Furnaces and Central Air Conditioning | |
|---|---|
| $14.80 | For the installation or relocation of each forced-air or gravity-type furnace, burner, and or central A/C including ducts and vents attached to such appliance, up to and including, 100,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW) |
| $18.20 | For the installation or relocation of each furnace, burner, and or central A/C including ducts and vents attached to such appliance over 100,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW) |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| $10.65 | For each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by the Mechanical Code but not classed in other appliance categories, or for chich the fee is listed in the table |
Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule for all other than 1 & 2 Family Residential Structures
| Permit Issuance | |
|---|---|
| $23.50 | For the issuance of each plumbing permit |
| $7.25 | For issuing each supplemental permit for which the original permit has not expired, been canceled or finaled |
Unit Fee Schedule
Note: The following do not include permit-issuing fee
| Sewers, Disposal Systems and Interceptors | |
|---|---|
| $24.65 | For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer |
| $37.25 | For each cesspool |
| $74.50 | For each private sewage disposal system |
| $19.90 | For each industrial waste pre-treatment interceptor, including its trap and vent, excepting kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps |
| $9.80 | Rainwater systems -per drain (inside building) |
| Water Piping and Water Heaters | |
|---|---|
| $4.75 | For installation, alteration, or repair of water piping or water-treating equipment, or both, each |
| $12.30 | For each water heater including vent |
| Lawn Sprinklers, Vacuum Breakers and Backflow Protection Devices | |
|---|---|
| $14.80 | For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter, including backflow protection devices thereof |
| For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers or backflow protection devices not included in Item 1: | |
| $12.30 | 1 to 5 devices |
| $2.25 | Over 5 devices, each |
| For each backflow-protection device other than atmospheric-type vacuum breakers: | |
| $12.30 | 2 inches (50.8 mm) and smaller |
| $24.65 | Over 2 inches (50.8 mm) |
| Swimming Pools | |
|---|---|
| $91.25 | Public pool |
| $60.75 | Public spa |
| $60.75 | Private pool |
| $30.25 | Private spa |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| $9.80 | For each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by the Plumbing Code but not classed in other appliance categories, or for which no other fee is listed in this code |
| Other inspections and fees | |
|---|---|
| $47.00 per hour* | 1) Inspections outside of normal business hours |
| $47.00 per hour* | 2) Re-inspection fees |
| $47.00 per hour* | 3) Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated |
| $47.00 per hour* | 4) Additional plan review required by charges, additions or revisions to plans |
| Actual costs** | 5) For use outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both |
*Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
**Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
Subdivision Platting and Zoning Fee Schedule
| Residential-Subdivision Plan Review | |
|---|---|
| $1,500.00 plus $25.00 per lot | Preliminary Plat |
| $1,250.00 plus $15.00 per lot | Subsequent Reviews and Final Plat |
| $1,500.00 | Minor Plat (with less than 20 lots) |
| Commercial Development Plan Review | |
|---|---|
| $2,000.00 | Preliminary Plat / Plan Review less than 0.5 acres |
| $1,250.00 | Subsequent Reviews for less than 0.5 acres |
| $2,000.00 plus $100.00 per acre | Preliminary Plat / Plan Review greater than 1 acre |
| $1,250.00 plus $50.00 per acre | Subsequent Reviews for greater than 1 acre |
| General Plan Reviews | |
|---|---|
| $1,250.00 plus $50.00 per acre | Vacate & Replat |
| $50.00 handling fee plus current county fees | Recording Fee |
| $1,250.00 plus $15.00 per lot | Construction Plans |
| $1,000.00 | Flood Plain Review |
Any other platting / zoning changes requiring additional review shall be billed at actual cost of the city engineer.
Zoning Change Request
| $350.00 | Less than one acre |
| $600.00 | 1 acre but less than 5 acres |
| $800.00 | 5 acres but less than 10 acres |
| $1,000.00 | 10 acres but less than 25 acres |
| $1,100.00 | 25 acres but less than 30 acres |
| $1,200.00 | 30 acres but less than 40 acres |
| $1,300.00 | 40 acres but less than 50 acres |
| $1,400.00 | 50 acres but less than 75 acres |
| $1,500.00 | 75 acres but less than 100 acres |
| $1,600.00 | 100 acres or more |
Postponement fee is 50% of original fee
Apply or Request a Variance to a City Ordinance
A fee of $150.00 must accompany an application or request for a variance to a city ordinance. Said application must also contain any other documents or items as required by the applicable ordinance.
Construction Bond
| When no drainage structures or other additional construction costs are involved, the bond shall be based on $75.00 per linear foot of road. |
| In the event there are new roads to be constructed in such subdivision, the developer shall tender to the City the sum of $600.00 for the first mile of such roads, and an additional sum of $300.00 for each and every one half mile or part thereof thereafter. |
| In addtion to the above, each and every developer shall tender to the City the sum of $200.00 to defer the cost of the evaluation by the engineer of such subdivision for the flood plain and drainage considerations as required by the National Flood Insurance Program. in addition to this $200.00, if there are any lots or tracts in such subdivision which are located within the 100 year flood plain as defined by the National Flood Insurance Program or the extension thereof as determined by the City Engineer, then the developer shall tender to the City an additional sum of $4.00 for each and ever lot which lies, to any extent, within the boundaries fo the 100 year flood plain as defined in the National Flood Insurance Program or its reasonable extension as determined by the City Engineer. |