Chapter 2.02
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Sections:
2.02.010 Scope and purpose of chapter.
2.02.020 Posting of schedule of fees and charges.
2.02.030 Adjustment of fees – Effect.
2.02.040 Chapter prevails over conflicting provisions.
2.02.050 Amendments to the chapter or the schedule of fees and charges.
2.02.010 Scope and purpose of chapter.
This chapter sets forth the City’s process for establishing rates for fees and charges for services and applications provided by the City of Sunnyside. It is intended that the City Council should pass a resolution establishing the approved compendium of charges assessed for all services and applications offered or performed by the City and to make available all such rates as conveniently and accessibly as possible to all individuals wishing to do business with the City. As such, the established schedule of fees and charges may be revised and updated from time to time to reflect new or adjusted charges for services and applications as approved by the City Council through resolution. Any fee or charge for services or applications not listed in the established schedule, but provided elsewhere in this code, shall remain valid. Any fee or charge listed in the schedule shall be deemed to repeal, supersede and replace any conflicting fee or charge stated elsewhere in this code for the designated service or application. [Ord. 2023-26 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 2015-8 § 1 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 2172 § 1, 2007.]
2.02.020 Posting of schedule of fees and charges.
The schedule of fees and charges shall be posted in all City facilities where payment is accepted for services, and shall be linked on the City’s public website in all sections referencing City services and applications. [Ord. 2023-26 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 2023-12 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 2023-7 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 2023-1 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 2022-20 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2022-12 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2022-10 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2021-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 2021-12 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 2021-7 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 2020-14 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 2019-12 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 2018-17 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2018-15 § 1 (Exh. A), 2018; Ord. 2018-14 § 1 (Exh. A), 2018; Ord. 2018-11 § 1 (Exh. A), 2018; Ord. 2018-10 §§ 2(C) – 2(F), 2018; Ord. 2017-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 2017-14 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 2017-8 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 2017-5 § 1, 2017; Ord. 2017-1 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 2016-19 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 2015-24 § 1 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 2015-10 § 1, 2015; Ord. 2015-8 § 1 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 2014-6 § 1, 2014; Ord. 2009-1 § 3, 2009; Ord. 2192 § 2, 2008; Ord. 2172 § 1, 2007.]
2.02.030 Adjustment of fees – Effect.
A. Adjustment of Fee or Charge. Each fee or charge listed in the schedule of fees and charges may be adjusted annually by the City Manager to reflect adjustments or changes in administrative costs associated with the corresponding service or application process; provided, however, that no annual increase shall exceed six percent without prior approval of the City Council. In the event such fee or charge is modified, the City Manager shall revise the schedule and post the new rates at the applicable City facilities and on the City’s public website. The new fee or charge shall apply to any corresponding application, petition, service or appeal filed after the effective date of such change.
B. Effect of Adjustment. Upon the effective date of any such change or modification of fee or charge, the new published fee or charge shall be deemed to repeal, replace and supersede the previous fee or charge. [Ord. 2023-26 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 2015-8 § 1 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 2172 § 1, 2007.]
2.02.040 Chapter prevails over conflicting provisions.
The provisions of this chapter shall prevail and control in the event of any conflict with any other provision of this code. Fees and charges not listed in the schedule of fees and charges shall continue to apply as provided elsewhere in this code. [Ord. 2023-26 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 2015-8 § 1 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 2172 § 1, 2007.]
2.02.050 Amendments to the chapter or the schedule of fees and charges.
This chapter may be amended by action of the City Council; provided, however, the schedule of fees and charges may be supplemented administratively to add any other existing services and applications and corresponding fees and charges. When added to the schedule by either resolution of the Council or administratively, such fees and charges shall be subject to adjustment in accordance with SMC 2.02.030. [Ord. 2023-26 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 2015-8 § 1 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 2172 § 1, 2007.]
2.02.060 Repealer.
The fees and charges listed in the official schedule of fees and charges repeal, replace and supersede any conflicting fee or charge stated elsewhere in this code for the corresponding service or application. Upon the effective date of any amendment to any part of the municipal code that authorizes, amends, or repeals any rates, charges, or fees for services or applications provided by the City, the City Manager shall be authorized to revise by clerical action the established schedule to render such provision consistent with the provisions of the amended municipal code. [Ord. 2023-26 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 2015-8 § 1 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 2172 § 1, 2007.]
2.02.070 Severability.
In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this chapter shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof, and this chapter shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. [Ord. 2023-26 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 2015-8 § 1 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 2172 § 1, 2007.]