A fee, in an amount as established from time to time by resolution of the City Council and payable in advance, shall be made for each appeal or application to the Zoning Hearing Board for a special exception or variance to cover advertising cost, mailing notices, and charges of the stenographer for taking the notes of testimony, provided that, if more than 10 pages of testimony are taken in any case, the appellant or applicant shall reimburse the City for the cost of such additional testimony.