§ 282-2. Additional charges on delinquent obligations.
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Hereinafter, for every delinquent claim, charge, tax, assessment, levy or obligation owed to the Borough, there shall be added to such claim, charges, tax, assessment, levy or obligation (hereinafter referred to as "delinquencies") reasonable attorney's fees, charges and expenses incurred in the collection process. All attorney's fees will be charged subsequent to proper notification to taxpayers of the intent to impose attorney's fees on said delinquencies. Such additional attorney's fees, charges and expenses shall be collected in addition to such interest and penalties as are allowed by law. The cost, charges and reasonable attorney's fees shall further be collected in the same manner and with the full authority as other municipal claims of any nature and shall be deemed to be a municipal claim and collectable and liened as such.