Fee Schedule

Board Adopted Fee Schedule November 11, 2022
Effective January 1, 2023

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 COUNTY-WIDE  FEE
DATA PROCESSING
 
Computer Data Extract Set Up Fee   
Existing Process   $15
New Process   $30/hr (1 hr minimum)
Conversion to Different Platform   $30/hr (1 hr minimum)
Data Request   Fees charged per State Statute (MN Department of Administration)
MEDIA FEES  
Computer Printout   $0.50/page
Labels   $0.05/label
FAX  
Outgoing   $0.50/page
Incoming   $0.50/page
MILEAGE RATE  IRS Standard Mileage Rate (When a person makes the decision to use a personal vehicle instead of a County fleet vehicle, there will be a fifteen (15) cent reduction to the mileage reimbursement rate. It it is more sensible to use a personal vehicle instead of a County fleet vehicle, due to location and distance and/or availability of a fleet vehicle, there will not be a reduction to the set mileage reimbursement rate. The person is responsible for self-reporting the appropriate mileage rate.)
NOTARY FEE  $5
NSF CHECK CHARGE  $30
PHOTOCOPIES  
Public   $0.25/black & white
   $0.35/color
Employees   $0.05/black & white
   $0.10/color
Government Entity   $0.05/black & white
   $0.10/color
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE FEE  $2,500
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AUDITOR-TREASURER

FEE
Auditor's Certificate to Taxes and Taxable Property   $250/each
Auditor's Certificate of Current Tax   $10/parcel
Escrow Processing, Annual   $5/parcel
Revenue Recapture, Annual   $25/parcel
Rural Service District Base Set Up   $400
Rural Service District Set Up and Maintenance   $50/parcel
Tax Data Research/Request   $50/hour
Tax Statement Data File   $500/each
TIF District Base Set Up   $400
TIF District Set Up and Maintenance   $50/parcel
DELINQUENT TAX PROPERTY  
Auditor's Certificate of Compliance (Forfeited)   $100/parcel
Confession of Judgment   $100/parcel
Expiration of Redemption   $100/parcel
Publication, Annual   $30/parcel
Repurchase of Tax Forfeited Property   $100/parcel
DRAINAGE  
Assessments, 1-50 parcels   $3/parcel
Assessments, 51-150 parcels   $2/parcel
Assessments, 151+ parcels   $1.75/parcel
Individual Lien Release   $10/parcel
ELECTIONS  
March Twp with Equipment   $300
Municipality/School Special  $500
LICENSES  
Auctioneer, Annual   $20 
Dangerous Dog Registration, Annual   $100
Fireworks Public Display Permit   $100
Large Assembly, Day   $300
Liquor On-Sale Intoxicating, Annual   $2,000
Liquor On-Sale Intoxicating - Sunday, Annual   $200
Liquor Off-Sale Intoxicating, Annual   $200
Liquor On-Sale Non-Intoxicating, Annual   $200 (County $100, Twp $100)
Liquor On-Sale Non-Intoxicating - Restricted, Annual   $100 (County $50, Twp $50)
Liquor On-Sale Non-Intoxicating, Day   $50 
Liquor Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating, Annual   $100 (County $50, Twp $50)
Marriage Document, Re-Issue (applicant error)   $15
Precious Metal, Annual   $100
Tobacco, Annual   $150
Transient Merchant, Annual   $150
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS  
Initial Code Set Up   $30
Parcel Set Up, Initial Year   $2/parcel
Parcel Set Up, Subsequent Years   $1/parcel
Special Assessment Search   $10/parcel
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ASSESSOR 


FEE 
ASSESSMENT FEES  
Parcel Assessment Fee   $7.50
Parcel Maintenance Fee   $3
REQUEST FOR ASSESSMENT INFO  $500.00/run
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

FEE
DYE TEST  $200 Staff Time
AFTER-THE-FACT PERMITS  Double Fee
SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR PERMIT CONSIDERATION  $350
FEEDLOT  
Permit (includes one inspection)   $150
New Feedlot Renewal Permit Unused in First Year   $2,000
Additional Inspections  $50
Permit Amendment  $50
Administrative Permit   $50
On-Site Feedlot Locating for Measurement  $100
Feedlot Committee Review for CUP or Variance  $200
Re-Inspection Fee for CUPs  $50
Copy of Feedlot Ordinance  $20
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM (SSTS) PERMIT  
Standard Individual Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS)   $500
Holding Tank  $250 Staff Time
Operating (new or renewal)  $50
Advance Designer/Inspector  $400 and County's actual cost
SSTS Renewal Permit Fee - Unplotted Area  $2,000
Permit Amendment or Change of Design  $50
Low Interest Loan Application Fee   $50 Staff Time
Non-standard SSTS requiring monitoring   $60/hour for monitoring
Copy of SSTS Ordinance   $20
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SOLID WASTE  
SOLID WASTE LICENSING  
Solid Waste Transportation  $175/business
Collection and Disposal  $30/vehicle
Recycling  $15/vehicle
Vehicle Change or Addition  $30/vehicle
MSW/Demo Decal Replacement  $10/vehicle
Recycling Decal/Access Card Replacement  $10/vehicle
Solid Waste and Abatement MSW Facility
License
 $500
Solid Waste and Abatement Demolition Facility License  $500
Solid Waste and Abatement Recycling Facility License  $500
NON-COMPLIANCE PENALTY FEES  
Reporting Requirements Not Met  $150/occurrence
TRANSPORTATION  $1.25/mile
PROBLEM MATERIALS  
Fluorescent Bulbs  $1.25/bulb
Household Light Bulbs  $0.75/pound (1 pound minimum)
PCB Ballasts  $1.50/pound
Light Car and Truck Oil Filters   $1/filter
Large Vehicle/Tractor Oil Filters  $2/filter
Individual Use/Camping Cylinders  $2/each
High Intensity Discharge Bulbs  $3/bulb
Capacitors  $4/pound
Mattresses  $25 each
Box Springs  $25 each
Crib Mattress  $5 each
Tires (light car and/or truck only)  $5 each (or $0.25/pound)
Tires/Rims  $7 each (or $0.25/pound)
Rims  $2 each
Electronic Items (laptop and larger)   $10 each
Tube TV (CRT)  $15
Appliances  $10 (no compressor)
   $15 (with compressor)
Gas/Ammonia Appliance  Vendor Pricing
Plastic Hot Water Heater  $20 each
BUSINESS WASTE DISPOSAL  
EPS Foam  $5/cubic yard
Tires  $0.40/pound
Electronic Items  $0.45/pound
Appliances  $10/linear foot (length)
Recording Media  $0.25/pound
Bulk Waste/Aerosol Cans  $1.25/pound
Lab-Packed Wastes  $3.75/pound
Special Waste  State Contracted Pricing Plus 35%
Mixed Batteries  $6/pound
Waste Shipping Supplies  State Contracted pricing plus 35%
VSQG Technical Support > 1 hour of staff time  $45/hour
MRF PROCESSING  
Non-Contracted Single Sort Processing Fee  $57/ton
Non-Contracted Single Sort Processing Fee Collected From Out-of-County  $62/ton
SPECIAL CART DELIVERY REQUESTS (More than one cart switch within a 12-month period)   $25 each
PROBLEM MATERIAL CURBSIDE COLLECTION  $6.49 plus tax/pickup
CART REPLACEMENT COST (35, 65, 95)  $40/each
RDU FEE FOR HOUSEHOLDS ON THE PILOT PROGRAM  $3.80/month
CARDBOARD  
Gaylord Boxes (non-selective)  $5/each
Disposal of Contaminated Load or Residue  $150/ton or $70/cubic yard
COMMERCIAL SERVICES  
Scale Fee  $5/ticket
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PLANNING AND ZONING  
LAND USE PERMITS  
DWELLING AND MANUFACTURED HOME  $400
County  $325
Township  $75
DWELLING RENEWAL PERMIT WHEN BLOCKING ANOTHER BUILDING ELIGIBILITY  $2,000
DWELLING ADDITIONS OF ATTACHED GARAGE  $150
County  $100
Township  $50
DWELLING ADDITIONS OF LIVABLE AREA  $200
County  $150
Township  $50
THREE SEASON AND ENCLOSED PORCHES  $75
County  $50
Township  $25
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL  $750
County  $600
Township  $150
COMMERCIAL ADDITIONS  $375
County  $300
Township  $75
  Minimum fee of $750 for new commercial construction and $375 minimum fee for additions. There shall be a surcharge of additional fees of $2 per $1,000 of value exceeding $100,000.

Handicap Accessible Code will have its own predetermined fee established by the State not to exceed $1,000. Minimum fee of $200 with surcharge of $2 per $1,000 of value exceeding $100,000.
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES > 2,400 SQUARE FEET OF STRUCTURES HOLDING LIVESTOCK  $200
County  $170
Township  $30
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES < 2,400 SQUARE FEET, GRAIN BINS, ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, ADDITIONS  $150
County  $125
Township  $25
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES < 200 SQUARE FEET AND DECKS > 50 SQUARE FEET  $50
County  $40
Township  $10
GREENHOUSE OR TENT STYLE CONSTRUCTION STRUCTURES > 2,400 SQUARE FEET  $75
County  $50
Township  $25
GREENHOUSE OR TENT STYLE CONSTRUCTION STRUCTURES < 2,400 SQUARE FEET  $50
County  $35
Township  $15
  Township zoning offices will complete LUP permit application for agricultural accessory structures and additions not housing livestock.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS  $500 plus recorder fee and state surcharges
AFTER-THE-FACT CUP HEARING FEES  $1,000
MINING CUP  $750 plus recorder fee and state surcharges
MAJOR ESSENTIAL SERVICES CUPs FOR ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSMISSION LINE, PIPELINES, SOLAR AND WIND TURBINES  $650 plus recorder fee and state surcharges.

Minimum $650 with an additional $100 for each mile of electrical power transmission lines or pipelines.
LUP - SOLAR ARRAYS of 1 MW OR MORE  $1,000 or $50/acre (whichever is greater)
LUP - SOLAR PROJECT NOT ON GRID  $200 (No CUP needed)
LUP - ELECTRICAL WIND GENERATOR  
> 40kw or > 125' in Height  $500
< 40kw or < 125' in Height  $125 (No CUP needed)
CO-LOCATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTENNAS, LUP AND ENGINEERING DESIGN  $1,250 (no CUP needed). Only frequency and structural engineering reviewed by a McLeod County engineering firm.
ANTENNA AND EQUIPMENT UPGRADE, LUP AND ENGINEERING DESIGN  $1,000 (no CUP needed). A frequency and structural engineering plan signed by a Licensed Engineer is required. There is a $1,250 minimum fee without engineering plans. Additional costs will be incurred by the applicant for county-appointed engineering fees
VARIANCE REQUEST  $450 plus recorder fee and state surcharges
AFTER-THE-FACT VARIANCE REQUEST  $1,000 plus recorders fee and state surcharges
REZONING REQUESTS  $700 plus recorder fee and state surcharges
PLATTING  $650 for the first lot and $200 every lot thereafter
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS  $400
SPECIAL MEETING OR SPECIAL MEETING WHEN CONSTRUCTION IS STARTED WITHOUT APPROVAL OF OFFICIAL CONTROLS BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  $900 plus recorders fee and state surcharges
TRANSFER DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS  $500 plus recorder fee and state surcharges
AMEND TRANSFER DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS  $250 plus recorder fee and state surcharges
ZONING CERTIFICATION  $50
FLOODPLAIN CERTIFICATION  $50
SIGNS  $50 (up to 32 square feet - $2/square foot up to $500 square feet per side)
COPIES  
CUP and Variance Orders  $1/page
All Others  $0.25/page
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FAIRGROUNDS
 FEE

TAXES WILL BE ASSESSED ABOVE AND BEYOND ALL FAIRGROUNDS FEES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED  
4H Building (Back)   $225/day
4H Cafe   $90/day
4H Kitchen  $120/day
Entire Fairgrounds  $2,000/day of event and $500/day for setup/takedown days
Agribition Building  $350/day
Large Animal (Cleanup)  $10/head
Country Diner   $90/day
Milk Room Rental Fee  $100/day
Wash Facility Rental Fee  $100/day
Wash Facility Cleanup Fee  $100/event
Ag Building Gym  $40/hour (no tax)
Commercial Building Exhibit Hall   $700/day
Commercial Building Meeting Room  $90/day
Commercial Building Gym  $20/hour per court (no tax)
Open Gym  $5/person/day (no tax)
Pavilion with Mall Area  $225/day
Indoor Show Arena  $275/day
Outdoor Show Arena  $150/day or $20/hour
Horticulture Building  $225/day 
Sheep and Swine Barns  $225/day 
Sheep and Swine Barn Cleanup Fee  $10/head (no tax) 
Horse Barn   $300/day
Horse Barn Cleanup Fee   $10/head (no tax)
Poultry Building  $200/day
Grandstand  $1,500/day
Cold Storage   $12/linear foot (no tax)
Janitor   $30/hour (no tax)
Additional Tables and Chairs   $10/table and 8 chairs
Additional Tables without Chairs  $5/table
Wireless or Portable Microphones   $50/event
Stage  $100 small; $150 constructed
Pre-Post Setup for Events  $50/small buildings; $100/large buildings
Memorial Benches  $600/bench
Electrical Spiders   $20/day per spider 
Bar  $75/day 
Bleachers  $75/day
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

FEE
IMMUNIZATIONS  
Administration Fee  $40
Administration Fee for those uninsured/underinsured or those who qualify through MN Vaccine for Children Program  $20
Flu Shot  $40
High-dose Flu Shot  $60
Adult Hepatitis A or B  $50
Adult Hepatitis A or B (Twinrix)  $100
Measles-Mumps-Rubella  $45
Mantoux (Tuberculosis Screening)  $30
Tdap  $50
Licensed Nurse Fee  $50/hour
FOOT CLINICS  $30
CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY PROGRAM AND CAR SEATS  
Eligible PrimeWest Families  Free of Charge
Income Eligible Families  $20 (when car seats are available)
HEALTH EDUCATION CONSULTATION FEE  $50/hour
CARS TRAINING  $30/participant (Training held for a minimum of 8 participants)
ADULT SERVICES AND CASE MANAGEMENT FEE  Sliding Fee Based on Federal Poverty Guidelines 
COPY OF AUDIO TAPE OF CHILD PROTECTION  
Assessments and Interviews  $5
COPY OF TYPED REPORTS OF CHILD PROTECTION  
Assessments and Interviews  $0.50/page 
BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR ABUSE/NEGLECT ISSUES  
Charge to other States  Up to $100 (actual cost)/background
DAY CARE LICENSING FEE  $50 total fee (includes fire inspection)
DAY CARE LICENSING FEES  $25 (if $50 fire inspection fee is required)
DAY CARE RE-LICENSING FEE  $100 total fee (effective 2 years)
CORPORATE ADULT FOSTER CARE LICENSING  $500 total fee (generally effective for 2 years)
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HIGHWAY

FEE
ASSIGNMENT OF NEW ADDRESSES (The assignment of new address permit is prepaid at the Zoning Office with fees going to the Highway Office)  $220
NON-ROUTINE REPLACEMENT OF ADDRESS SIGN  $195
MATERIALS (Parts, Signs/Posts, Salt, Sand, Etc.)  Cost plus 20%
BARRICADE RENTAL (Type II with sign)  $2.50/day
BARRICADE FLASHER RENTAL  $0.25/day
MAILBOX  
County Road  $75 (support and installation)
Non-County Road  $115 (support)
   $335 (support and installation)
SPECIFIC SERVICE SIGN  Cost plus 20%/sign
GRAVEL GRADATION TESTING  $175/sample
PERMITS  
Right of Way Permit (Utility or Special Use)  $125
OS/OW Single Move Transportation Permit  $50 each move
90k Construction Materials Transportation Permit  $300/annually
97k Construction Materials Transportation Permit  $500/annually
Widen Field Approach Permit  No Charge
New Field/Residential Permit  $125/each
Commercial/Industrial/Streets Permit  $250/each
PIPE CHARGE  Cost plus 20 percent
New  Cost plus 20%
TOWNSHIP BRIDGE INSPECTION  Actual cost plus 10%
TOWNSHIP SNOW/ICE CONTROL  $170 regular rate; $230 holiday rate
TOWNSHIP MOWING  $100 regular rate; $125 holiday rate
TOWNSHIP BLADING  $155 regular rate; $175 holiday rate
HIGHWAY LABOR RATE  
Maintenance Labor  $45/hour
Engineering Labor  $50/hour
GIS Labor  $55/hour
Administration Labor  $65/hour
EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES  Cost plus overhead
MISCELLANEOUS GIS FEES  
Maps (up to 11"x17")  $10/copy
Maps (up to 22"x34")  $15/copy
GIS Data  Labor rates apply
LIDAR and OrthoPhotography  Labor rates apply
Media (CD)   $5/CD
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LAW ENFORCEMENT

FEE
JAIL BOARDING FEES  $60
JAIL BOOKING REPORTS  $5
PRISONER BOOKING FEE  $15
HUBER  $25
FINGERPRINTING (CIVILIAN)  $20
COLOR WHEEL UA TEST  $30
UA TESTS - IN HOUSE  $25 positive; $10 negative
UA TESTS - SPICE/K2 - IN HOUSE  $25 positive; $10 negative
COURT-ORDERED PBT Test  $3/test
MEDICAL CO-PAY (INMATES)  
Nurse  $10
Medication  Refill cost per RX
Doctor  $10
HOME DETENTION FEES  
Electronic Home Monitoring - Landline  $16/day; $112/week
Electronic Home Monitoring - Ethernet  $17/day; $119/week
Electronic Home Monitoring - Cellular  $18/day; $126/week
Electronic Home Monitoring w/Alcohol - Landline  $16/day; $112/week
Electronic Home Monitoring w/Alcohol - Ethernet  $17/day; $119/week
Electronic Home Monitoring w/Alcohol - Cellular  $18/day; $126/week
Sentenced Electronic Alcohol Monitoring - Cellular  $13/day $91/week
Pre-Sentenced Electronic Alcohol Monitoring - Private Attorney  $13/day; $91/week
Pre-Sentenced Electronic Alcohol Monitoring - public defender  $5/day; $35/week
Monitoring-Hookup Fee  $30/one-time fee
CIVIL FEES  
Service of Process per Paper  $70 including mileage
Additional Papers Served at Same Residence  $40
Execution Commission  5%
Sale Notice - Posting 3 copies  $70
Legal "Not Founds" Notice  $70
Executions Returned "Satisfied"  $70
Executions Returned "Unsatisfied"  $70
Return of Process - When No Service Made  $70
All Sheriff's Sales  $85
Redemption of Property - Mortgagor  $250
Redemption of Property - Other  $250
Certificate of Real Estate Sale  $75
Securing Property/Deputy Sheriff w/Squad  $110/hour per deputy
Handgun Permit to Carry (New Applicant)  $70
Handgun Permit to Carry (Late Renewal)  $60
Handgun Permit to Carry (Renewal)  $50
Permit to Carry (Replacement Card)  $10
Permit to Carry - New or Renewal (Active Military or Veteran) $25
Insurance Reports - first 3 pages  Free
Insurance Reports - four pages  $1
Investigation Reports - additional pages  $0.25/each
Records Research Fee  $30/hour minimum
Scale Drawing  $45
Daily Firearm Storage Fee  $1/day per weapon
Audio Reproduction  $15/CD; $25/Flash Drive
Digital Photos  $15/CD; $25/Flash Drive
Video Reproduction  $30
Transcription of Tapes/911 Calls  $30/hour minimum
Deputy Sheriff with Squad  $100/hour per deputy
Deputy Sheriff without Squad  $60/hour per deputy
Charge for Backgrounds for Other Agencies  $50/hour plus expenses
Storage Fees - Small Items  $15/day
Storage Fees - Vehicles  $25/day
Storage Fees - Large Equipment/Items  $35/day
POSSE  
Security for All Events with Squad  $60/hour per posse member
Security for All Events without Squad  $30/hour per posse member
Use of Light Tower  $150/day (24-hour period)
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PARKS

FEE
TAXES WILL BE ASSESSED ABOVE AND BEYOND ALL PARK FEES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED  
CAMPING FEES  
Electrical  $30/day
Non-Electrical  $23/day
PICNIC SHELTERS  $50 
DUMPING STATIONS  $10/dump (no tax)
FIREWOOD  $5/bundle (no tax)
ICE  $5/10-pound bag (no tax)
MEMORIAL BENCHES  $600/bench
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RECORDER

FEE
FAX/E-MAIL OF RECORD  $10 plus copy fee
COPIES/IMAGES OF RECORD  $1/page
COPIES/IMAGES OF RECORD MAILED  $1/page ($2 minimum)
COPIES REDUCED PLATS/RLS/HALF SECTIONS/PARCEL MAPS  $3
UNCERTIFIED COPIES OF CERTIFICATE OF TITLE  $1/page ($10 max)
DOCUMENT DEPOSIT (600.23)  $150/document per year
SECURITY DEPOIST (386.78)  $500 minimum 
LANDSHARK FEES  
Set-Up Fee  $50
Monthly Fee  $50
Document Image  $2
Torrens Certificate  $2
Credit Card Access Fee  $5
ORDINATION RECORDING  $20
NOTARY COMMISSION RECORDING  $20
CERTIFICATE OF DELINQUENT TAX  $10/parcel
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