(a) The minimum fee for each applicant submitted with each application shall be one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250).

(b) The general fee shall be one quarter of one percent (.0025) of the total amount of the bonds issued for bonds up to a maximum of $10 million. For bonds issued above $10 million and up to $20 million, the general fee shall be twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00). For bonds issued over $20 million, the general fee shall be negotiated, to cover any additional direct expenses that may be incurred by the Commission, but in no event shall the general fee be less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00). The general fee shall be payable within ten (10) days after delivery of the bonds. The general fee shall be in addition to the minimum application fee of one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250).