Townsend Resolution 2026-004 — Adopting the New Fee Schedule for The Town of Townsend — full text

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## RESOLUTION 2026-004 ## A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE NEW FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE TOWN OF TOWNSEND WHEREAS, the Town of Townsend periodically reviews its fees and charges to ensure they reflect the costs of providing services and comply with applicable laws; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has reviewed the proposed updates to the Town's Fee Schedule, including but not limited to permit fees, inspection fees, and other service charges; and WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that adopting the updated Fee Schedule is in the best interest of the Town and its residents; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Townsend, Delaware, as follows: 1. Adoption of Fee Schedule The Town Council hereby adopts the Fee Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. 2. Effective Date This Fee Schedule shall take effect on May 6th, 2026 and shall remain in effect until amended or superseded by subsequent resolution. 3. Authority to Implement The Town Administrator and appropriate Town staff are authorized and directed to implement and enforce the fees as set forth in the adopted Fee Schedule. 4. Repealer All prior resolutions or ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent with this resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. 5. Severability If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Resolution is declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the remaining portions of this Resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this policy becomes effective immediately upon approval and a copy of said Fee Schedule will be located at Town Hall at all times. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Town of Townsend to be affixed this 6th day of May 2026. Sponsor: Passed and Approved this 6th day of May 2026.  TOWN OFTOWNSEND Scott Lobdell, Mayor   | Vote of Council | Yea | | Na | Abs | |-------------------|-------|-------------|-------| | Mayor Lobdell | | | | | CM J. Bangura | | | | | CM M. Chapman | | | | | CM D. Wiggins | | | | | CM S. Sharif | | | |