HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2727 - Amends Sec. 14.07.060 and 14.07.070, water and sewer rates (14.07) (3)CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville,Washington
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON
INCREASING WATER AND SEWER UTILITY RATES, AMENDING
SECTIONS 14.07.060 AND 14.07.070 OF THE MARYSVILLE
MUNICIPAL CODE AS ALLOWED UNDER SECTION 14.07.075.
WHEREAS,the City is authorized under RCW 35.92 to establish and maintain water
and sewer systems and establish rates for those services.
WHEREAS,pursuant to Ordinances (codified in part at Chapter 14.07.060 and
14.07.070 ofthe Marysville Municipal code), the City established water and sewer rates for
properties served by the City ofMarysville water and sewer utility; and
WHEREAS,using generally accepted rate setting techniques,and with the assistance
ofa qualified consultant, City staffformulated recommended water and sewer rates; and
WHEREAS,on September 27, 2004 the Marysville City Council held a Public
Hearing, took public testimony and fully considered the staffrecommendation ofproposed
Water and Sewer rates and approved Staffrecommendation regarding rate increases including
GFC increases; uniform outside city rate surcharge discount for low income seniors and
disabled citizens;volume based school sewer rates; an increase to all water rates; an increase
to all sewer rates; an automatic inflation adjustment with annual review; and raising the
gallonage limit for summer rates; and
WHEREAS, the Marysville City Council, during the 2008 Budget processes and
adoption, finds that the recommended 2% increase ofwater and sewer rates, per MMC
14.07.075 Section 1,are fair,just and reasonable.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,WASHIN9TON DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Section 14.07.060 ofthe Marysville Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
14.07.060
(1) Definitions.
Water rates.
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(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 ofwater 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 ofless 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.Ifa
monthly billing period is used, the consumption allowance and rate shall be one-halfthat set
forth in the bimonthly rate schedule.
(c)Billing Increments.Charges for water shall be computed on the nearest 1,000
gallons ofconsumption.
(d) "City rates" are those which shall be charged to all properties connected to the
water system which are located within the city limits ofMarysville.
(e)"CWSP rates" are those which shall be charged to all properties connected to the
water system which are located outside the city limits ofMarysville 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
allowances for such minimums,are established as follows:
MeterSize
Multiple Residential Units(per Unit)
5/8" X 3/4"
3/4" X 3/4"
1"
1.5"
2"
3"
4"
6"
8"
10"
12lt
Overage Rate
Summer Surcharge
Consumption
Allowance
6.000
6,000
9,000
15,000
30,000
48,000
75,000
150,000
360,000
450,000
600,000
840,000
per 1,000 gals
over 40,000
City Rate
23.70
23.70
31.20
46.30
84.00
129.60
197.70
385.50
912.40
1,139.00
1,515.80
2,118.30
2.55
3.10
RuralRate
35.60
35.60
46.80
69.40
126.00
194.50
296.50
578.00
1,369.20
1,708.30
2,273.30
3,177.40
3.90
4.70
Outside
UGARate
47.30
47.30
62.40
95.50
167.90
259.20
394.90
770.40
1,825.40
2,277.50
3,031.80
4,236.50
5.10
6.10
(3)Overage Rate.Consumption of water in excess ofthe bimonthly allowance specified
above shall be charged at a rate of$2.55 per 1,000 gallons ofoverage within the city, $3.90 per
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1,000 gallons of overage within the CWSP,and a rate of$5.10 per 1,000 gallons ofoverage
outside CWSP.
(4)Summer Surcharge for Residential Users.Water consumption by single-family and
multiple residential units beyond 40,000 gallons bimonthly per unit shall be surcharged to 120
percent ofthe applicable overage.The surcharge shall apply for services for the months of
May,June,July,August and September.
(5)Calculation ofWater Bill for Multiple Residential Units. In calculating the water bill for
multiple residential units, the total number ofdwelling 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 ofunits.
(6)Calculation ofWater Bill for Mobile Home Parks.The total water bill for mobile home
parks shall be calculated by applying the rate schedule to the total number ofpads 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 or not;provided,that for the first 24
months after a mobile home 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
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 first activated less than
three years preceding June 9, 1997, the effective date ofOrdinance 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 ofthis 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
ofthe corporate limits ofthe city shall be as follows:
(a)Private hydrants,each:$36.60 per year;
(b) Wet standpipe systems:$36.60 per year;
(c) Dry standpipe systems:None;
(d)Automatic sprinkler systems:Each owner ofan automatic sprinkler system shall be
charged a monthly rate based upon the size ofthe water service line that serves the system.The
following are the bimonthly rates:
Size ofLine
2-inch
3-inch
4-inch
6-inch
8-inch
IO-inch
12-inch
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Bimonthly Charge
$39.80
$49.00
$60.20
$75.50
$99.00
$124.50
$142.80
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(8)Reduced Utility Charges in Special Cases.Upon application by a utility customer,the
ChiefAdministrative 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)Ifa private water line, valve, fixture, or other appurtenance is verified to be leaking
as a result ofaccidental damage or natural deterioration ofthe same, and not as a result of
abuse or willful neglect, the water bill for the subject property during the period ofthe leak
may be reasonably and equitably reduced;provided,that a customer shall be required to pay
the base rate plus at least 50 percent ofthe applicable overage rate for all water which was lost
by reason ofthe leak. The sewer bill for the subject property during the period ofthe 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 ofWater Bill for School Facilities.The city rate for water as set forth in
subsection (2)ofthis 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).
(10) Rate Relief.Low-income senior citizens and low-income disabled persons may be
eligible for water and/or sewer rate relief pursuant to Chapter 3.63 MMC.
Section 2.Section 14.07.070 ofthe Marysville Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
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.Ifa monthly billing period is used, the rate shall
be one-halfthat 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 ofMarysville.
(c)"UGA rates" are those which shall be charged to all properties connected to the
sewer system which are located outside ofthe city limits ofMarysville but are within the urban
growth area ofthe city ofMarysville or that portion of the city ofArlington 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.
(f)"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.
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(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 of15 percent.
(2)Calculation ofCommercialiindustrial 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 ofthe 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 ofactual 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:
Classification
Single FamilyResidential
Multiple Residential Unitsper unit
HotelstMotels per unit
Commercial (BODITSS Range mgtl)minimum
Class I (31 to 100 mgtl)per 1,000 gals
Class 2 (101 to 200 mgtl)per 1,000 gals
Class 3 (201 to 300 mgtl)per 1.000 gals
Class 4 (301 to400 mgtl)per 1,000 gals
Class 5 (401 to 500 mgtl)per 1,000 gals
Class 6 (501 to 1000 mgtl)per 1,000 gals
OvernightCamping
individual connections per unit
other connections each
Schools
Minimum
Per 1,000 gallons
City Rate
65.10
61.90
45.60
65.10
1.00
1.30
1.60
2.25
2.75
4.25
45.60
61.90
65.10
3.70
RuralRate
97.60
92.90
68.40
97.60
1.50
1.95
2.45
3.40
4.15
6.35
68.40
92.90
Outside
UGA Rate
130.60
116.70
91.20
130.60
1.80
2.55
3.30
4.60
5.50
8.50
91.20
116.70
(4)Calculation ofSewer 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,
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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 first activated less than three years
preceding June 9,1997,the effective date ofOrdinance 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 ofthis section and MMC 14.07.060,as such sections originally read or as
subsequently amended,shall be nonrefundable notwithstanding the provisions ofthis
subsection.
(5)Restaurants,for the purpose ofsewer rates, shall be classified as Class 3 strength as
described in subsection (3)ofthis section.Restaurants without approved grease traps,
including those restaurants where a variance has been granted eliminating the necessity ofa
grease trap,shall be surcharged $2.08 per 1,000 gallons.
(6)Satellite System Rate.Notwithstanding any other rate established by this section,for that
area defined 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.
(7)Calculation for Sewer Rates for Schools.Schools sewer rates shall be based upon the
quantity ofwater consumed or used on the premises during the billing period,as determined by
the water meter reading;provided;ifthe water service is supplied to a school by other than the
City ofMarysville water system,the school district shall notify the City billing department of
the total consumption as billed by other such water purveyor.The city rate for sewer as set
forth in subsection (3)ofthis section shall apply to all school facilities,whether such facilities
are within the city limits or not and whether public or privately operated.(Ord.2284 §I,
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).
(8)Rate relief.
Low-income senior citizens and low-income disabled persons may be eligible for water and/or
sewer rate reliefpursuant to MMC 3.63.
Section 3.Effective Date. This Ordinance and the rate schedules provided herein shall
be effective January I, 2008.
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PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this /011 day of
December,2007.
:~~R;/~
DE IS KENDALL;Mayor
ATTEST:
Approved as to form:
By~k.C)M»
GRANT K.WEED, City Attorney
Date of Publication:~
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