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HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-1840 - Amends Sec. 14.07.060 and 14.07.070, fees, charges and reimbursements, repeals Sec. 14.07.075 (14.07),,",'.~.'. d -1300 K.?"/,l::ih//; ..J -ltl1JC ) / -{H;hf,~ /-pu6/e...M'rf:s CIT Y 0 F MAR Y S V ILL E Marysville,Washington ORDINANCE NO.1840 An Ordinance of the City of Marysville increasing water and sewer rates,amending sections 14.07.060 and 14.07.070,and repealing section 14.07.075 of the Marysville Municipal Code. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE, WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1.section 14.07.060 of the Marysville Municipal Code is hereby amended to provide as follows: 14.07.060 Water Rates.(a)Definitions (1)"Water rates,"as used herein,shall refer to the charge assessed by the city of all water consumed or used on property connected to the city water system.The rates shall be based upon the quantity of water passing through the water meter during each billing period. (2)The normal "billing period"shall be a two-month cycle and shall be that period falling between two consecutive meter read dates.Charges for periods of less than two months shall be prorated both as to minimum charge and as to consumption.Provided,however,the City may,at its discretion,elect to use a monthly billing period for selected accounts.If a monthly billing period is used,'the consumption allowance and rate shall be one-half that set forth in the bimonthly rate schedule. (3)Billing Increments.Charges for water shall be computed on the nearest one thousand gallons of consumption. (4)"City rates"are those which shall be charged to all properties connected to the water system which are located within the city limits of Marysville. (5)"Rural rates"are those which shall be charged to all properties connected to the water system which are located outside of the city limits of Marysville. (6)"Multiple residential units"shall be defined as attached dwelling units which share a common water meter, including duplexes,townhouses,apartments and condominiums, and shall be defined as including mobile home parks. (b)Minimum Water Rates.Minimum charges for each billing period,and consumption allowances .for such minimums,are established as follows: ORDINANCE NO.1840 Connection Classification or Meter Size Bimonthly Consumption Allowance (Gallons) City Rate Bimonthly Rural Rate Bimonthly Multiple Residential units (per dwelling unit) 5/8"x 3/4" 3/4"x 3/4" 1" 1-1/2" 2" 3" 4" 6" 8,000 10,000 14,000 26,000 44,000 94,000 154,000 278,000 586,000 $17.10 18.80 20.20 31.10 54.00 91.50 165.90 269.30 543.70 $24.80 26.50 28.90 42.80 70.20 120.20 209.60 344.00 695.40 of at of Consumption of water in excess specified above shall be charged cents per one thousand gallons (c)Overage rate. the bimonthly allowance a rate of eighty-five overage. (d)Calculation of Water Bill for Multiple Residential units.In calculating the water bill for multiple residential units,the total number of dwelling units served by a water connection shall be divided into the water consumption for each billing period,expressed in gallons, to determine the average consumption per dwelling unit.The water rates shall be based upon the average consumption per unit during the billing period multiplied by the total number of units. (e)Calculation of Water Bill for Mobile Horne Parks. The total water bill for mobile horne parks shall be calculated by applying the rate schedule to the total number of pads or mobile horne sites on the premises which are in a condition ready for occupancy,regardless of whether the same are occupied during the billing period or not; provided,that for the first twelve months after a mobile horne park,or a new addition thereto,is opened and connected to city utilities,its water bill shall be calculated by applying the rates only to such pads or mobile horne sites as are actually occupied by mobile homes during each billing period. - 2 - ,.. ORDINANCE NO.1840 (f)Private Fire Protection Rates.Private fire protection rates for properties inside or outside of the corporate limits of the city shall be as follows: (1)Private hydrants,each $20.00 per year (2)Wet standpipe systems $20.00 per year (3)Dry standpipe systems None (4)Automatic sprinkler systems: Each owner of an automatic sprinkler system shall be charged a monthly rate based upon the size of the water service line that serves the system.The following are the bimonthly rates: size of Line 2-inch 3-inch 4-inch 6-inch 8-inch 10-inch 12-inch Bimonthly Charge $20.50 25.80 32.40 40.80 53.40 67.00 76.80 (g)Reduced utility Charges in Special Cases.Upon application by a utility customer,the city administrator shall have the discretion to make reasonable and equitable reduction in utility accounts,on a case-by-case basis,in the following circumstances: (1)If a private water line,valve,fixture or other appurtenance is verified to be leaking as a result of accidental damage or natural deterioration of the same,and not as a result of abuse or willful neglect,the water bill for the subject property during the period of the leak may be reasonably and equitably reduced;provided,that a customer shall be required to pay the base rate plus at least fifty percent of the applicable overage rate for all water which was lost by reason of the leak.The sewer bill for the subject property during the period of the leak may also be reasonably and equitably reduced to an amount not less than the bill charged for the corresponding period of the previous year. Section 2.Section 14.07.070 of the Marysville Municipal Code is hereby amended to provide as follows: 14.07.070 Sewer Rates.(a)Definitions (1)The normal "billing period"shall be a two-month cycle and shall be that period falling between two consecutive water meter read dates.Charges for periods of less than two months shall be prorgted.Provided,however, the City may,at its discretion,'elect to use a monthly billing period for selected accounts.If a monthly billing period is used,the rate shall be one-half that set forth in the bimonthly rate schedule. - 3 - ,' ORDINANCE NO.1840 (2)"City rates"are those which shall be charged to all properties connected to the sewer system which are located within the city limits of Marysville. (3)"Rural rates"are those which shall be charged to all properties connected to the sewer system which are located outside of the city limits of Marysville. (4)"Single-family residences"shall refer exclusively to detached single-family dwelling units. (5)"Multiple residential units"shall be defined as attached dwelling units which share a common water meter, including duplexes,townhouses,apartments and condominiums, and shall be defined as including mobile home parks. (6)"Commercial"refers to all nonresidential land uses which are not specifically itemized or defined as being included within another classification. (b)Calculation of Commercial Sewer Rates.Commercial sewer rates shall be based upon the quantity of water consumed or used on the premises during the billing period, as determined by the water meter reading.Provided,that a property owner may,at his own expense,arrange the plumbing on commercial premises so as to separate water which will be discharged into the sewer system from water which will not be so discharged,and a separate meter shall be installed to measure the amount of actual sewage discharged.In such a case the sewer rate shall be based only on the actual sewer use..The installation of such plumbing and meters must.be inspected and approved by the city utility department. Where a commercial property is connected to sewer service but not to water service,the city council shall determine the sewer rate to be charged on a case-by-case basis,using an estimated figure for water consumption. (c)Sewer Rates.Sewer rates are established as follows: Classification City Bimonthly Rate Single-family Residences $33.20 per unit Multiple Residential units 31.50 per unit Hotels/Motels 22.40'per unit Commercial 33.20 plus .70 per 1,000 gallons in excess of 16,000 gallons -4 - Rural Bimonthly Rate $39.50 per unit 36.60 per unit 23.90 per unit 39.50 plus $1.15 per 1,000 gallons in excess of 16,000 gallons .''.. ORDINANCE NO.1840 Classification Overnight camping facilities Schools (9-month) school year) Elementary Junior High Senior High Schools (3 months summer vacation) without pool operation with pool operation City Bimonthly Rate 22.40 per unit having individual connections; other connections at 31.50 each 1.15 per pupil 1.15 per pupil 1.35 per pupil 92.00/2months Follow Commercial rates Rural Bimonthly Rate 23.90 per unit having individual connections;other connections at 36.60 each 1.35 per pupil 1.35 per pupil 1.60 per pupil 92.00/2months Follow Commercial rates (d)Calculation of Sewer Rates for Mobile Home Parks. The total sewer bill for mobile home parks shall be calculated by applying the rate schedule above to the total number of pads or mobile home sites on the premises which are in a condition ready for occupancy,regardless of whether the same are occupied during the billing period; provided that for the first twelve months after a mobile home park,or a new addition thereto,is opened and connected to city utilities,the sewer bill shall be calculated by applying the rates only to such pads or mobile home sites as are actually occupied by mobile homes during each billing period. Section 3.Section 14.07.075 is hereby repealed. Section 4.Effective Date.This ordinance and the rate schedules provided herein shall be effective June 1,1991. - 5 - ORDINANCE NO.1840 PASSED by the City Council at a special open public meeting thereof,of which due notice was given as provided by law,and APPROVED by the Mayor this 20th day of May,1991. ATTEST: ~m~CITY CL K / APPROVED AS TO FORM: J - 6 - THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE