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CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville,Washington
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON
INCREASING WATER AND SEWER RATES,AMENDING SECTIONS
14.07.060 AND 14.07.070 OF THE MARYSVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. Section 14.07.060 of the Marysville Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
14.07.060 Water rates.
(I)Definitions.
(a)"Water rates,"as used herein,shall refer to the charge assessed by the city for 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.
(b)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.
(c) Billing Increments.Charges for water shall be computed on the nearest 1,000
gallons of consumption.
(d) "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.
(e)"CWSP rates"are those which shall be charged to all properties connected to the
water system which are located outside the city limits of Marysville but are within the
coordinated water system planning boundary.
(f)"OCWSP rates"are those which shall be charged to all properties connected to
the water system which are located outside the city's coordinated water system planning
boundary.
(g)"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.
(h)"Single-family residential units" shall refer exclusively to detached single-family
dwelling units.
(2) Minimum Water Rates. Minimum charges for each billing period. and consumption
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'".))!Iciwances for such minimums, are establishedas follows:
Connection
Class.or
Meter Size
Bimonthly
Consumption
Allowance
City Rate
Bimonthly
CWSPRate
Bimonthly
OCWSP Rate
Bimonthly
Multiple
Residential Units
(per dwelling unit)
5/8"x 3/4"
3/4"x 3/4"
1"
1-112"
2"
3"
4"
6"
8"
10"
12"
6.000 $19.05 $28.30 $38.15
6.000 $19.05 $28.30 $38.15
9.000 $25.15 $37.35 $50.30
15.000 $37.25 $55.35 $74.55
30.000 $67.60 $100.40 $135.20
48.000 $104.00 $154.50 $208.00
75.000 $158.55 $235.60 $317.20
150,000 $310.30 $460.95 $620.55
360.000 $735.00 $1.091.95 $1,469.90
450,000 $917.00 $1.362.30 $1,833.95
600,000 $1.220.35 $1,813.00 $2,440.60
840,000 $1.705.70 s 2,534.15 $3,411.30
(3) Overage Rate. Consumptionof water in excess of the bimonthly allowancespecified
above shall be charged at a rate of $2.02 per 1,000 gallonsof overage within the city, $2.60
per 1,000 gallons of overage withinthe CWSP, and a rate of $4.05 per 1,000 gallons of
overage outside CWSP.
(4) Sununer Surcharge for Residential Users. Water consumption by single-familyand
multiple residential units beyond 30,000 gallons bimonthlyper unit shall be surcharged to
120percent of the applicableoverage. The surcharge shall apply for services for the months
of May, June, July, August and September.
(5) Calculation of Water Bill for Multiple Residential Units. In calculatingthe water bill for
multiple residentialunits, the total number of dwellingunits served by a water connection
shall be divided into the water consumptionfor each billingperiod, 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 billingperiod multipliedby the total number of
units.
(6) Calculationof Water Billfor Mobile Home Parks. The total water bill for mobile home
parks shall be calculatedby applyingthe rate schedule to the total number of pads or mobile
home sites on the premises which are in a conditionready for occupancy, regardless of
whether the same are occupiedduring the biIlingperiod or not; provided, that for the first 24
months after a mobile home park, or a new addition thereto,is opened and connectedto city
utilities, its water bill shall be calculatedby applying the rates only to such pads or mobile
home sites as are actuallyoccupiedby mobile homesduring each billingperiod; provided,
however, for mobilehome parks whose utilitymeter with the city was first activatedless
than three years preceding June 9,1997,the effectivedate of Ordinance 2130, and for which
-biIlingon all pads or mobile home sites has occurred for less than two years precedingJune
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9, 1997,such mobile home parks shall be granted an additional 12 months from June 9,
1997,to pay only for such pads or mobile home sites which are actually occupied during
each billing period;provided,further,that all fees,charges and rates paid by such mobile
home parks to the city under prior provisions of this subsection and MMC 14.07.070(4)as
such subsections originally read or as subsequently amended,shall be nonrefundable
notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection.
(7)Private Fire Protection Rates.Private fire protection rates for properties inside or outside
of the corporate limits of the city shall be as follows:
(a)Private hydrants,each:$30.05 per year;
(b)Wet standpipe systems:$30.05 per year;
(c)Dry standpipe systems:None;
(d)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
lO-inch
12-inch
Bimonthly Charge
$31.20
$39.25
$48.50
$61.25
$79.70
$100.55
$115.55
(8) Reduced Utility Charges in Special Cases.Upon application by a utility customer,the
chief administrative officer or designee shall have the discretion to make reasonable and
equitable reduction in utility accounts,on a case-by-case basis,in the following
circumstances:
(a)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 50 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 the previous year.
(9)Calculation of Water Bill for School Facilities.The city rate for water as set forth in
subsection (2)of this section shall apply to all school facilities,whether such facilities are
within the city limits or not.(Ord.2181 §§1,2,1998;Ord.2130 §1, 1997;Ord.2117 §§
1,2,1997;Ord.2109 §1, 1996;Ord.1840 §1,1991;Ord.1809 §1, 1990;Ord.1789,
1990;Ord.1434,1985).
Section 2.Section 14.07.070 of the Marysville Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
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14.07.070 Sewer rates.
(1)Definitions.
(a) 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 prorated;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.
(b)"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.
(c)"UGA 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 but are within the
urban growth area of the city of Marysville or that portion of the city of Arlington urban
growth area which Marysville has agreed by interlocal agreement to provide service.
(d)"OUGA rates"are those which shall be charged to all properties connected to the
sewer system which are located outside the Marysville city limits and outside area where
"UGA rates"apply.
(e)"Single-family residences"shall refer exclusively to detached single-family
dwelling units.
(1)"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.
(g)"Commercial/industrial"refers to all nonresidential land uses which are not
specifically itemized or defined as being included within other classifications.
(h)"Satellite system rate"refers to that rate charged to the city by Lake Stevens
Sewer District for the "overlap"area as described in the interlocal agreement between the
parties dated April 22, 1999, plus an administrative overhead cost of 15 percent.
(2)Calculation of Commercial/Industrial Sewer Rates.Commercial/industrial 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 and the strength of the discharge as
measured by total suspended solids (TSS) and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD);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.
(3)Sewer Rates.Sewer rates are established as follows:
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Classification City Bimonthly Rate UGA Bimonthly Rate
OUGA Bimonthly Rate
Single-family
residences $56.80 per unit $68.15 per unit
$113.60 per unit
Mulliple
residential
units $53.95 per unit $65.30 per unit $102.25 per unit
Hotels/motels $39.75 per unit $48.30 per unit $79.50 per unit
CommerciallIndustrial (BODITSS Range mg/I)
Class I
(31 to 100 mg/I)
$0.80 per 1000 gal., $0.92 per 1000 gal., $1.55 per 1000 gal.,
(pretreatment
required)56.80 min.$68.15 min.$113.60 min.
Class 2
(101-200 mg/l)$1.14 per 1000 gal.,$1.35 per 1000 gal.,$2.25 per 1000 gal.,
(pretreatment
required)$56.80 min.$68.15 min.
$113.60 min.
Class 3
(201-300 mg/I)$1.42 per 1000 gal., $J.70 per 1000 gal.,
$2.85 per 1000 gal.,
$56.80 min.$68.15 min.$113.60 min.
Class 4
(301-400 mg/l)$1.99 per 1000 gal.,$2.42 per 1000 gal.,$4.00 per 1000 gal.,
$56.80 min.$68.15 min.$113.60 min.
Class 5
(401-500 mg/I) $2.42 per 1000 gal.,$2.90 per 1000 gal.,$4.85 per 1000 gal.,
$56.80 min.$68.15 min.$113.60 min.
Class 6
(501-1000 mg/I)$3.69 per 1000 gal.,$4.41 per 1000 gal.,$7.40 per 1000 gal.,
$56.80 min.$68.15 min.$113.60 min.
Overnight camping
facilities $39.75 per unit $48.30 per unit $79.50 per unit
having individual having individual having individual
connections;connections;connections;
other connections other connections other connections
at $53.95 each at $65.30 each at $102.25 each
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Schools (9-month school year)
Elementary 1
JuniorHigh
Senior High
$1.92per pupil
$2.20per pupil
$1.92perpupil
$2.20per pupil
$1.92per pupil
$2.20per pupil
Schools (3 months summer vacation)
Without pool
operation $153.40/2 months $153.40/2 months $153.40/2 months
With pool operation
Follow city
commercial!
industrial rates
Follow city
commercial!
industrial rates
Follow city
commerciall
industrial rates
(4)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 24
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; provided,
however,for mobile home parks whose utility meter with the city was ftrst activated less
than three years preceding June 9, 1997, the effective date of Ordinance 2130, and for which
billing on all pads or mobile home sites has occurred for less than two years preceding June
9, 1997, such mobile home parks shall be granted an additional 12 months from June 9,
1997, to pay only for such pads or mobile home sites which are actually occupied during
each billing period;provided further,that all fees, charges and rates paid by such mobile
home parks to the city under prior provisions of this section and MMC 14.07.060,as such
sections originally read or as subsequently amended, shall be nonrefundable notwithstanding
the provisions of this subsection.
(5) Restaurants, for the purpose of sewer rates, shall be c1assifted as Class 3 strength as
described in subsection (3)of this section. Restaurants without approved grease traps,
including those restaurants where a variance bas been granted eliminating the necessity of a
grease trap, shall be surcharged $1.84 per 1,000 gallons.
(6) Satellite System Rate. Notwithstanding any other rate established by this section, for that
area deftned as the satellite system area, the city shall charge the same rate as charged by
Lake Stevens Sewer District plus an administrative fee of 15 percent. This rate shall be in
effect for such properties until such time as the city's sewer collection system is constructed
and sewer flows are diverted from the Lake Stevens Sewer District system to the city's sewer
collection system.(Ord.2284 §1, 1999; Ord. 2130 §2, 1997; Ord. 2117 §3,1997;Ord.
2109 §2, 1996;Ord.1840 §2, 1991; Ord. 1809 §2, 1990; Ord. 1798, 1990; Ord. 1434,
1985).
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Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance and the rate schedules provided herein
shall be effective January 1,2003.
PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this ~5ti..day of
November,2002.
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
By (4//!laMA
DAVID A. ISER,Mayor
ATTEST:
Approved as to form:
ByLJ~tv;.eJ
GRANT K.WEED,City Attorney
Date of Publication:I ()-I g -0 2
Effective Date (5 days after publication):J-I -tJ 2
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