A public hearing is set for tonight on a proposal in Fredonia to raise the costs of parking tickets.

The hearing will be at 5:30 p.m., before the Fredonia Board of Trustees’ workshop and meeting, scheduled for 6 in Village Hall.

The proposal requires a change in local law. It’s an attempt by village officials to increase revenue during a time when Fredonia needs a Revenue Anticipation Note to stay afloat.

The proposed law lists the new costs for each infraction. However, it was not possible to make a comparison with the current fine schedule Friday, because the page on Fredonia’s website with the relevant section of code (Section 208, Parking and Traffic) was missing. Village Clerk Annemarie Johnston was unavailable Friday to show a hard copy of the code, with her voicemail message stating she was out for the day.

The law was last amended in November 2009. According to the proposal, here are what some of the new fines would be:

— “For a violation involving a metered parking space, the sum of $25; provided, however, that whenever there is any meter violation in excess of two hours, the sum of $15 shall also be paid, and a $15 tag or notice shall also be attached to said vehicle.”

— “For unauthorized use of a handicapped parking space, the sum of $75, plus any additional state surcharge.”

— A $40 fine for “overnight parking during time prohibited by this chapter.”

— A $50 fine for parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.

— A $40 fine for parking in a designated no-parking zone or space.

— A $40 fine for a vehicle parked facing the wrong way.

— A $45 fine for parking on a crosswalk or a sidewalk, or “parking in or in any manner obstructing a driveway, alley, or entranceway.”

— A $50 fine for parking more than 24 hours in a designated 24-hour parking space, or more than two hours in a two-hour designated parking space. (This applies to village parking lots.)

— A $35 fine for parking too far from the curb.

The new fines may not take effect immediately even if the law is approved by trustees. Police Chief David Price has pointed out that he will need to order new tickets with the altered fee schedule. He can then use up his old tickets while awaiting the new ones.