All fees shall be paid to the city clerk. Said fees are intended to defray the administrative costs connected with the processing and administration of the listed permits and procedures; and do not constitute a tax or other revenue-raising device. The fees to be paid shall be in the amount and for the term to be set by city ordinance from time to time. (Amended during 1997 codification; Ord. 892 § 5-8, 1991)