The hourly rate is in effect for each 24 hour period.

Curbside loading and unloading of vehicles is permitted provided
a driver remains with his or her vehicle.

Any automobile left unattended will be towed.

Hwy. 36 at Loop 322

(325) 676-6367

Forms: http://www.abilenepolice.org/links.htm

http://www.tabc.state.tx.us/licensing/files/feeChart0109.pdf

Adoption Fee (covers cost for adoption, City license, rabies vaccination voucher and voucher for spay/neuter procedure when necessary)

     The fees vary for first and subsequent impoundments.  Contact     

     Animal Services for current rates..

925 S. 25th Street

(325) 698-0085

Admin/User Fee:

$5.00 per transaction      

                                                                                         Plus Paint

Admin/User Fee:

$5.00 per transaction      

Used to assess fees for new commercial, commercial add-ons and alterations, residential alterations, apartments and buildings with four or more units per building, and satellite dishes and towers.

Total valuation less than $2,000.00: fee = $50.00

Building Inspection

Building Permit Fees

Other Inspections and Fees

(Ordinance # 50-2008)

Budget Ordinance

On file in

City Secretary's Office

Minimum fee of $50.00

Over 7' high $3.00 per $1,000.00 of valuation

50 cubic yards or less = $20.00

51 to 100 cubic yards = $22.50

101 to 1,000 cubic yards $22.50 for the first 100 yards plus $10.50 for each additional 100 cubic yards or fraction thereof

1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards = $117.00 for the first 1,000 cubic yards plus $9.00 for each additional 1,000 cubic yards, or fraction thereof

10,001 to 1,000,000 cubic yards = $198.00 for the first 10,000 cubic yards, plus $40.50 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.

Minimum fee of $250.00

Total valuation less than $2,000.00: fee = $250.00

Total valuation $2,001.00 - $50,000.00: fee = $50.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00

Total valuation $50,001.00 - $500,000.00: fee = $290.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $4.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00

Total valuation $500,001.00 and up: fee = $2,090.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $2.25 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof

Correct change required, drivers do not carry change

PASSES

Passes offer unlimited rides for a 7-day, 31-day or yearly period, and are activated the first time they are inserted into the farebox.

FIXED ROUTE SERVICE

IDENTIFICATION CARDS

Reduced bus fares are available for the elderly and persons with disabilities with a CityLink identification card.  Identification cards may be obtained at the CityLink Station at 1189 S. 2nd Street.  Elderly persons must present proof of age.  Persons with disabilities must provide evidence of their disability from a licensed physician or a local social service agency representative.  There is a $2.00 charge for the ID card.

Cemetery Disinterments

(Ordinance #65-1986)

On file in

City Secretary's Office

Cemetery Interment Fee

(Ordinance #65-1986)

Includes one tent set up.  Second tent set-up fee is $50.00.  Interments not available on holidays.

Monday through Friday services require a 24 hours notice.  If Saturday service is required, arrangements must be called into Cemetery Office no later than noon on Friday.

Cemetery VA Marker

(Ordinance #65-1986)

Click here for a printable version of all Civic Center Fees

• Seating capacity: 2,121 (includes 12 wheelchair spaces)
• An additional 90 seats may be added in the orchestra pit
• Prices do not include stage fees

Private promotion, stage or variety (excluding rock groups)

Events continuing past midnight must be approved in advance by the Civic Center Manager.  An hourly prorated charge equal to 1/4 of the regular rental will be required.

No charge for Foyer, Red Carpet Lobby, Mezzanine, when used only as a means of entering or leaving the Auditorium.

Rates are subject to change and the charges for use of the facility will be based on the prevailing rate at the date of occupancy or use.

• Seating capacity: 2,121 (includes 12 wheelchair spaces)
• An additional 90 seats may be added in the orchestra pit
• Prices do not include stage fees

Admission charge or collection taken

Non-profit sponsor, stage or variety, % or all receipts to sponsor, includes: symphony, civic, colleges

Events continuing past midnight must be approved in advance by the Civic Center Manager.  An hourly prorated charge equal to 1/4 of the regular rental will be required.

No charge for Foyer, Red Carpet Lobby, Mezzanine, when used only as a means of entering or leaving the Auditorium.

Rates are subject to change and the charges for use of the facility will be based on the prevailing rate at the date of occupancy or use.

• Seating capacity: 2,121 (includes 12 wheelchair spaces)
• An additional 90 seats may be added in the orchestra pit
• Prices do not include stage fees

Free admission

Sponsored as a public service, stage, variety, or meeting

Events continuing past midnight must be approved in advance by the Civic Center Manager.  An hourly prorated charge equal to 1/4 of the regular rental will be required.

No charge for Foyer, Red Carpet Lobby, Mezzanine, when used only as a means of entering or leaving the Auditorium.

Rates are subject to change and the charges for use of the facility will be based on the prevailing rate at the date of occupancy or use.

1100 N. 6th Street

(325) 676-6211

1100 N. 6th Street

(325) 676-6211

Foyer - no charge when used as an entry to the Exhibit Hall

Events continuing past midnight must be approved in advance by the Civic Center Manager.  An hourly prorated charge equal to 1/4 of the regular rental will be required.

Entertainers will be allowed 45 minutes free move-out.

Exhibits and trade shows of two or more consecutive days will be allowed one (1) day free, up to 5:00 PM following program to move out.

Rates are subject to change and the charges for use of the facility will be based on the prevailing rate at the date of occupancy or use.

Foyer - no charge when used as an entry to the Exhibit Hall

Events continuing past midnight must be approved in advance by the Civic Center Manager.  An hourly prorated charge equal to 1/4 of the regular rental will be required.

Entertainers will be allowed 45 minutes free move-out.

Exhibits and trade shows of two or more consecutive days will be allowed one (1) day free, up to 5:00 PM following program to move out.

Rates are subject to change and the charges for use of the facility will be based on the prevailing rate at the date of occupancy or use.

Foyer - no charge when used as an entry to the Exhibit Hall

Events continuing past midnight must be approved in advance by the Civic Center Manager.  An hourly prorated charge equal to 1/4 of the regular rental will be required.

Entertainers will be allowed 45 minutes free move-out.

Exhibits and trade shows of two or more consecutive days will be allowed one (1) day free, up to 5:00 PM following program to move out.

Rates are subject to change and the charges for use of the facility will be based on the prevailing rate at the date of occupancy or use.

Entire Building

    Conventions and others approved by manager, not including

    set-up for banquets and parties

Events continuing past midnight must be approved in advance by the Civic Center Manager.  An hourly pro-rated charge equal to 1/4 of the regular rental will be required.

Meeting Room rental includes set-up (tables and chairs) to capacity at no additional charge.  Other equipment subject to fees listed on Equipment Rental list.

Meetings which exceed the capacity of available meeting rooms may be referred to the Exhibit Hall with a rate established by the Manager; however, the minimum shall be $125.00 plus set-up fees.

Lessee utilizing a major portion of the Building may be allowed to utilize meeting rooms at no charge, subject to availability and advance approval by the Manager.

Persons or groups utilizing the VIP Room may be charged a minimum fee of $20.00 per hour.  Entertainment groups will be allowed 45 minutes free move-out.

Insurance provided at lessee's request

Insurance Carrier:  Scottsdale (Best rating of A+/XV)

Rates:

The following classes of events may be submitted for consideration and acceptance prior to the event:

     Circuses, Carnivals, Boxing, Wrestling, Hockey, Contact

     Karate, Aircraft or Balloons, Pro-Life or Pro-Choice Rallies

Equipment fees are per item

Available in Auditorium Only

Labor

Driveway Approach /

Sidewalk/ Curb & Gutter

(Ordinance #)

Tex Admin. Code 70.10

Maximum seating is 160.  A $50.00 damage deposit is payable when the key is picked up.
Admin/User Fee:

Resident - $5.00 per transaction       Non-Resident - $8.00 per transaction

Nursing homes, foster homes, ICF/MR homes, hospitals, daycares, etc.

     Amusement building

     Aviation facilities

     Battery systems

     Carnival/fair

     Combustible dust-producing operations

     Combustible fibers

     Compressed gasses

     Cryogenic fluids

     Cutting & welding

     Dry cleaning plants

     Exhibits/trade shows

     Explosives (fireworks)

     Flammable & combustible liquids

     Hazardous materials

     High-piled storage

     Industrial ovens

     Liquid or gas fueled vehicles or equipment in

          assembled buildings

     LP-gas

     Lumber yards/woodworking plants

     Open burning

     Place of assembly where alcohol is consumed

     Pyrotechnic special effects material

     Repair garages and service stations

     Spraying & dipping operations

     Temporary membrane structures, tents & canopies (operate)

     Waste handling (wrecking yards)

Automatic fire-extinguishing systems

     (install, remove, modify)

Compressed gas systems (install, remove, modify)

Fire alarm & detection systems (install, modify)

Fire pumps & related equipment (install, modify)

Flammable & combustible liquids (install, modify,

     removal of tanks, piping)

LP-gas (tank installation & modification)

Private fire hydrants (install, modify)

Spray room, dip tank or spray booth (install, modify)

Sandpipe systems (install, modify, remove)

Temporary membrane, tents, and canopies (erect)

Any person, firm, or corporation who violates any provision of this Code related to junk vehicles shall be assessed a civil penalty in an amount not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense, the amount to be determined by the hearing officer in his reasonable discretion, subject to review on appeal.

Unless higher amounts are required by state law or a lesser amount is determined by the hearing officer or judge of the municipal court, the minimum penalties for junked vehicle violations shall be as follows:

1st offense of failure to abate each junked vehicle

2nd offense of failure to abate each junked vehicle

3rd and all subsequent offenses of failure to abate

In addition to the minimum penalty, charges for towing of the vehicle shall be added.

202 Cedar Street

(325) 676-6025

1401 S Danville Dr.

(325) 698-7565

1214 N Mockingbird Lane

(325) 437-7323

Books and audio books $.10 a day, maximum $5.00

DVDs and videos $1.00 a day, maximum $5.00

For-profit groups or groups from outside the City of Abilene will be charged fees.  Fees are payable at the time a reservation is made and are refundable if cancelled at least one week before the scheduled event. 

Rental fees for the rooms are per hour or any part of an hour.  Current fees are $10.00 per hour.

$.15 per page

Copies of these will be provided $.10 per page.  In addition, any other actual materials costs will be assessed.

Requests for the creation of maps or other documents not already existing will only be available based on availability of staff and will be billed at a rate of $15.00 per hour, plus the cost of reproduction and/or materials.

Tex. Admin. Code 70.10

Maxwell Municipal Golf Course

http://www.golfmaxwell.com/

Both fees are added to every citation that is filed in the court with the exception of parking violations.

Court Cost for Defensive Driving

     Regular citation                                                              $107.00

     Offense in school zone                                                   $132.00

Warrant Fee for Booking into Taylor County Jail                     $50.00

Reports, plans, ordinances, maps and other documents are often available on the city's web site (www.abilenetx.com) at no charge.  Copies of these will be provided $.10 per page.  In addition, any other actual materials costs will be assessed.

Requests for the creation of maps or other documents not already existing will only be available based on availability of staff and will be billed at a rate of $15.00 per hour, plus the cost of reproduction and/or materials.

Tex Admin Code 70.10

Misc. subdivision-related application

     Miscellaneous permit fee is for new permits/

     processes/applications established by ordinance

     to be applied until such time that a specific fee

If a case is withdrawn or delayed at the request of the

applicant after notifications have been sent and/or public

notice has been posted, the applicant will be responsible

for the cost of notifications and re-posting of notice.

*Plat fees are $500.00 for the first 4 lots, plus $20.00

     per lot thereafter

** Thoroughfare abandonment fee is 10% of the calculated

     land value of the ROW area to be abandoned, based on average

     square footage value of adjacent properties, per the most recent

     official Appraisal District valuation.  Minimum fee is $1,500.00

     Any portion over the minimum fee is refundable if the

     abandonment is not approved.

The basic charge for copies of public information is currently $.10 per page, $3.00 per DVD,and $1.00 per CD. Voluminous requests may also result in personnel costs, currently a flat rate of $15.00 per hour, and overhead, charged at 20% of the total personnel costs for the request. The Office of the Attorney General has published a handbook interpreting the Texas Public Information Act. This handbook may be accessed on-line at:

www.oag.state.tx.us/AG_Publications/txts/openmeetings2000.htm

Maximum capacity Rose Park Recreation Center = 75,

Cobb Recreation Center = 63. 

A $50.00 damage deposit is payable when the key is picked up.

Admin/User Fee:

Resident - $5.00 per transaction       Non-Resident - $8.00 per transaction

Rates are hourly. A $50.00 damage deposit is payable at the time the reservation is made.

Admin/User Fee:

Resident - $5.00 per transaction       Non-Resident - $8.00 per transaction

Amounts shown include $.0825 sales tax

Sales tax is extra on services

Cardboard recycling 8 yard container, once a week

Amounts shown include $.0825 sales tax

Compost loaded at the Environmental

No tax

Sales tax is extra on services

Amounts shown include $.0825 sales tax

Regrind mulch has been reprocessed through the grinder.  Prices are per yard.

10, 20, 30, 40 yds inside City limits

10, 20, 30, 40 yds up to 3 miles outside City limits

Bagged regrind - per bag

     Wholesale (for commercial use)                                  

No sales tax

Rim size

2209 Oak Street

(325) 672-2209

(325) 676-6058

No sales tax

2209 Oak Street

(325) 672-2209

(325) 676-6058

Cost per hump varies from $1,500.00 to $2,300.00.  Those requesting road humps are responsible for the installation cost of the road humps, notifications costs, and associated signs and markings.

Members fees and benefits

     Benefits include 3 day advance reservation on courts and ball

          machine and price break on group or private lessons

Non-members

Ball machine rental rate and privileges (membership not required)

     Benefits include unlimited use of machine for one year,

          advance reservation for members, and no hourly fee

Group Rates

      One-hour/twice a week (includes 8 hours of instruction)

          Members                                                                   $ 65.00

          Non-members                                                            $ 80.00

Beginner Summer Tennis Camp

      Hourly rate                                                                     $   3.50

      Six week total camp cost                                                $105.00

      Fee includes a tee-shirt and lessons 

      Contact the Rose Park Tennis Center at (325) 676-6292 for the dates

          of the summer camp.

USTA Junior Team Tennis Program

8 weeks in Fall - 8 Weeks in Spring

      Price per season                                                             $35.00

      USTA Membership Fee                                                    $20.00

      USTA Membership Fee (Under 10 yrs of age)                       Free

A $100.00 damage deposit will be required for the rental of these facilities

Grand Ball Room (includes the use of 140 stack chairs)

      Full-day rental 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM                                 $350.00

      Half-day rental 7 hour time frame (your choice)

          Between 9:00 AM and 11:00 PM                                 $250.00

Dining Room (includes use of 40-3'x3' tables and 180 stack chairs)

      Full-day rental 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM                                 $350.00

      Half-day rental 7 hour time frame (your choice)

          Between 9:00 AM and 11:00 PM                                 $250.00

Conference Room (includes use of 20-3'x3' tables and 80 stack chairs)

      Full-day rental 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM                                 $350.00

      Half-day rental 7 hour time frame (your choice) 

          Between 9:00 AM and 11:00 PM                                 $250.00

Patio        

      Full-day rental                                                               $100.00

      Half-day rental 7 hour time frame (your choice)

          Between 9:00 AM and 11:00 PM                                 $50.00

2633 S. 7th

(325) 734-5300

*Sign permit fee, other than for portable signs, is 2% of the sign value OR the minimum fee noted above, whichever is greater

Solid Waste

Bulk & Brushy Collection Service/Yard Waste and Trash Collection

(Resolution #30-2008)

Sales tax is extra on services

• There is currently no charge for regularly scheduled alley clean up and curbside collections.  However, the following special services are provided for an extra charge.
  

  Manual collection service in City designated areas is

  $14.35 per

•           month. (No new customers being accepted for this service.)
• More than a pick-up truck of limbs is deemed to be an

           excessive amount.  Brush pick up in excess of a regular

           truck bed full is $40.00 per hour

• A self load 5-cubic-yard flatbed truck is available for lease

          at $66.00 per load

• A $1.75 Environmental Charge will be added to each account
• An Infrastructure Charge of $.50 will be added to each account

Sales tax is extra on services

All fees shown are for 2 times per week collection.

A $1.75 Environmental Charge will be added to each account.

a $1.50 Infrastructure Charge will be added to each account.

Call (325) 676-6056 for prices on more frequent collection.

Sales tax is extra on services

All sizes of open-top containers for non-scheduled (short-term) service are now the same charge.

• All containers will include a $40.00 set charge and $3.00 per day rental charge
• Non-scheduled (short-term) open-top containers (20, 30, or 40 yards) are $115.00 per haul plus $25.00 per ton

Sales tax is extra on services

• 90 to 100 gallon roll-out containers are available in designated areas for $21.10 per month
• 300 gallon containers are also available in designated areas for $46.10 per month

Sales tax is extra on services

Customers will pay a fee for container exchange unless the exchange is made for a container of different capacity. A requested change in size to correct an abuse is not acceptable. Solid Waste Services, upon request will determine the need for exchange. Containers throughout the City will be exchanged on a rotating basis for normal refurbishment at no charge to the customer.

Container Size Exchange Charge
100 gallon $30.00
300 gallon $30.00
2 yard $45.00
3 yard $55.00
4 yard $72.00
6 yard $88.00
8 yard $105.00

Sales tax is extra on services

A 2 yard container charge is $25.00 per collection

A 3 or 4 yard container charge is $44.00 per collection

A 6 or 8 yard container charge is $52.00 per collection

Sales tax is extra on services

A 2 yard container charge is $18.00 per collection

A 3 or 4 yard container charge is $29.00 per collection

A 6 or 8 yard container charge is $36.00 per collection

Sales tax is extra on services

Special available services

     A $7.50 fee is added for those customers who have a small

     business in the home (daycare, beauty shop, etc.)

     The private use of any alley container is $46.10

     A $1.75 Environmental Charge will be added to each account

    A $.50 Infrastructure Charge will be added to each account

Sales tax is extra on services

A 4 yard container is available as a short term lease for $31.50 per collection

An 8 yard container is available as a short term lease for $35.00 per collection.

Street FY10 Material Costs

(Ordinance #)

Base repair in alley - plumber's ditch up to 12

Base repair in alley - plumbers ditch up to 12

Base & asphalt repair to street or alley - plumber's

     ditch up to 12 cu. yds./ditch.  Hot mix asphalt,

     includes saw blade charge (plumber's backfill

Base & asphalt repair to street or alley - plumber's

     ditch up to 12 cu. yds./ditch.  Hot mix asphalt,

     includes saw blade charge (City backfill

Base & asphalt repair to street or alley - plumber's

     ditch up to 12 cu. yds./ditch. Cold mix asphalt, 

     does not include saw blade charge (plumber

Base & asphalt repair to street or alley - plumber's

     ditch up to 12 cu. yds./ditch.  Cold mix asphalt

     does not include saw blade charge (City

Estimate                                                                             $  25.00

Admin/User Fee:

$5.00 per transaction 

 Session I & II

 Session III

Stevenson Park

   Swimming Pool

General Admission:

Youth                                                                                         $1.00

Adults                                                                                        $2.00

633 Walnut Street

(325) 676-6217

Rose Park

     Swimming Pool

General Admission:                                                               

Youth                                                                                         $2.00

Adults                                                                                        $4.00

633 Walnut Street

(325) 676-6217

All rates hourly, based on number of people.  Pricing includes lifeguard.

TAAF Flag Football

(Ordinance #65-1986)

*Child immunizations are $8.00 per visit, no matter how many shots are given

** Adult VFC (Vaccinations for Children) must be screened in order to qualify for discounted rates

DO NOT give Malaria shots or pills - must be prescribed by physician

Fire Line Sprinkler Systems:
$2.00 per inch in diameter of service connection

+ O. H. Ivie Charge $.60 per thousand gallons

Outside of City limits, double above rates for water consumption.

+ O. H. Ivie Charge $.60 per thousand gallons

Outside of City limits, double above rates for water consumption.

Water:
Installed prior to June 30, 1981 $3.25 per frontage foot
Installed after June 30, 1981 $5.00 per frontage foot

The basis for determining footage amounts is described
in Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code.

Note: A plumbing permit must be issued by Building
Inspection prior to payment of the tap fee.

Deposits:

     Deposits may be required based on payment history and/or credit 

     worthiness

Business operations including residential housing with four units or more

Outside of City limits, double above rates for water consumption.

This fee supports the Stormwater Services and the Solid Waste Environmental Program.

Stormwater Utility Rate - COMMERCIAL

Service to all domestic housing of three units or less

Outside of City limits, double above rates for water consumption.

This fee supports the Stormwater Services and the Solid Waste Environmental Program.

Sq. Ft.: Square Feet (Square footage is calculated on all impervious cover; i.e. roof, asphalt, concrete, patio, sheds, barns, etc.)

PARCEL: CONTIGUOUS PROPERTIES UNDER THE SAME OWNERSHIP THAT IS NOT SEPARATED BY PROPERTY OWNED BY ANOTHER OR SEPARATED BY PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY (STREET, ALLEY, EASEMENT)

Outside of City limits, double above rates for water consumption.

Sewer                                                

Surcharge rate:

Environmental Rate

This fee supports the Stormwater Services and the Solid Waste Environmental Program.