HomeMy WebLinkAbout3926 Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 31Z�
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Pasco, Washington, Increasing the
Fee for a Utility/Lien Search and Amending Chapter 3.07 Entitled "Fee
Summary," and Amending Section 3.07.090 Entitled "Miscellaneous".
WHEREAS,the City of Pasco provides water/sewer utility and other liens and assessments
searches for the closing totals at the sale of a parcel of land in Pasco; and
WHEREAS, the City implemented an electronic service for accessing this information for
the benefit of title insurance, escrow companies and other businesses in 2005; and
WHEREAS, the increasing cost of providing this service should be paid by those using the
service; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that a fee increase from $20 to $30 is
reasonable based on the speed and value that the City provides this service; and
WHEREAS, in conformity with the laws of the State of Washington, the fee will not apply
to utilities only request.NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Effective as of July 1, 2009, the Utility/Lien Search Fee shall be increased to
$30.
Section 2. Section 3.07.090 entitled "Miscellaneous" of the Pasco Municipal Code shall
be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
3.07.090 MISCELLANEOUS
Fee/Charge Reference
A) Photocopy Fees—per copy $0.15 Admin. Order#42
B) Returned Checks $25.00 3.112.010
C� Utility/Lien Search Fee $30.00 $20,00
(excluding utilities only requests)
(Ord. 3713, 2005; Ord. 3533, 2002; Ord. 3543, 2002; Ord. 3553, 2002)
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take full force and effect on July 1, 2009, after its
approval,passage and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington and approved as
provided by law this 15th day of June 2009.
Joyce O n
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROV TO FORM:
Wh 00-/e ra T. Clark eland B. Kerr
City Clerk City Attorney