HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2758 - Amends Sec. 14.07.060, 14.07.070 and 14.19.050, water and sewer rates (14.07, 14.19) (3)CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville,Washington
ORDINANCE NO.215"(
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON
INCREASING WATER AND SEWER UTILITY RATES,AMENDING
SECTIONS 14.07.060,14.07.070,AND 14.19.050 OF THE
MARYSVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE AS ALLOWED UNDER SECTION
14.07.075.
WHEREAS,the City is authorized under RCW 35.92 to establish aud maintain water
aud sewer systems aud establish rates for those services.
WHEREAS,pursuaut to Ordinauces (codified in part at Chapter 14.07.060,
14.07.070 aud 14.19.050 ofthe Marysville Municipal code), the City established water aud
sewer rates for properties served by the City ofMarysville water, sewer, aud surface water
utility; aud
WHEREAS,using generally accepted rate setting techniques, aud with the assistance
of a qualified consultaut, City staffformulated recommended water aud sewer rates; aud
WHEREAS,on September 27,2004 the Marysville City Council held a Public
Hearing, took public testimony aud fully considered the staffrecommendation ofproposed
Water aud Sewer rates aud approved Staffrecommendation regarding rate increases
including GFC increases;uniform outside city rate surcharge discount for low income
seniors aud disabled citizens; volume based school sewer rates; au increase to all water rates;
au increase to all sewer rates; au automatic inflation adjustment with annual review; aud
raising the gallonage limit for summer rates; aud
WHEREAS,pursuant to MMC 14.07.075 surface water fees may be adjusted
annually by 2%,but in 2008 the City did not implement such rate increase;aud
WHEREAS,in order to recover the revenue that would have otherwise have been
generated in 2008 aud to sustain the utility in 2009, the City Council intends to impose a
4%increase in fees effective Jauuary 1,2009;and
WHEREAS,the Marysville City Council, during the 2009 Budget processes aud
adoption, finds that the recommended 2% increase ofwater, sewer, aud 4% surface water
rates, per MMC 14.07.075 Section I, are fair,just aud reasonable.
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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 read as follows:
14.07.060 Water rates.
(1)Definitions.
(a)"Water rates,"as used herein, shall refer to the charge assessed by the city for all
water consumed or used on properly 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
allowances for such minimums, are established as follows:
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Meter Size
Multiple Residential Units (per Unit)
5/8"X 3/4"
3/4"X3/4"
1"
1.5"
2"
3"
4"
6"
8"
10"
12"
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 1,000gals
over 40,000
Outside
City Rate Rural Rate UGA Rate
24.17 36.31 48.25
24.17 36.31 48.25
31.82 47.74 63.65
47.23 70.79 97.41
85.68 128.52 171.26
132.19 198.39 264.38
201.65 302.43 402.80
393.21 589.56 785.81
930.65 1,396.58 1,861.91
1,161.78 1,742.47 2,323.05
1,546.12 2,318.77 3,092.44
2,160.67 3,240.95 4,321.23
2.60 3.98 5.20
3.16 4.79 6.22
(3) Overage Rate.Consumption of water in excess of the bimonthly allowance specified
above shall be charged at a rate of $2.60 per 1,000 gallons of overage within the city,$3.98
per 1,000 gallons of overage within the CWSP, and a rate of $5.20 per 1,000 gallons of
overage 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 of the applicable overage. 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 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.
(6)Calculation of Water 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 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 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 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 subsection and MMC 14.07.070(4) as
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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: $37.33 per year;
(b) Wet standpipe systems: $37.33 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
IO-inch
12-inch
Bimonthly Charge
$40.60
$49.98
$61.40
$77.01
$100.98
$126.99
$146.68
(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 §I,1997; Ord. 2117 §§
1,2,1997; Ord. 2109 §1, 1996; Ord. 1840 §I,1991; Ord. 1809 §I,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 of the Marysville Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
14.07:070 Sewer rates.
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(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.
(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.
(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.Commerciallindustrial 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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Outside
City Rate Rural Rate UGA Rate
66.40 99.55 133.21
63.14 94.76 119.03
46.51 69.77 93.02
66.40 99.55 133.21
1.02 1.53 1.84
1.33 1.99 2.60
1.63 2.50 3.37
2.30 3.47 4.69
2.81 4.23 5.61
4.34 6.48 8.67
Classification
Single Family Residential
Multiple Residential Units per unit
Hotels/Motels per unit
Commercial (BOD/TSS Range mg/l)minimum
Class I (31 to 100 mg/l)per 1,000 gals
Class 2 (101 to 200 mgll) per 1,000gals
Class 3 (201 to 300 mg/l)per 1,000gals
Class 4 (301 to 400 mgll) per 1,000 gals
Class 5 (401 to 500 mg/l)per 1,000gals
Class 6 (501 to 1000 mg/l)per 1,000 gals
Overnight Camping
individual connections per unit
other connections each
Schools
Minimum
Per 1,000 gallons
46.51
63.14
66.40
3.77
69.77
94.76
93.02
119.03
(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 first
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 classified as Class 3 strength as
described in subsection (3) of this section. Restaurants without approved grease traps,
including those restaurants where a variance has been granted eliminating the necessity of a
grease trap, shall be surcharged $2.12 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
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collection system.
(7) Calculation for Sewer Rates for Schools. Schools 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; if the water service is supplied to a school by other
than the City of Marysville 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) of this 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 §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).
(8)Rate relief.
Low-income senior citizens and low-income disabled persons may be eligible for water
and/or sewer rate relief pursuant to MMC 3.63.
Section 3. Section 14.19.050 of the Marysville Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
14.19.050 Surface water utility rates.
Surface water utility rates shall be based on a commonly accepted rate unit for
surface water utilities,the equivalent residential unit (ERU). The ERU is used to relate
a base rate fee charged to a single-family residential parcel to that which is charged to a
nonresidential parcel.The ERU is determined by using the current best available
method,which may include analyzing digital photographs,utilizing satellite imagery,
performing field checks for verification purposes of a representative sample of single-
family residences within the city limits and/or utilizing civil design and construction
plans or record drawings.Using this methodology,the director shall determine the
amount of impervious area on each nonresidential parcel.The city's standard ERU
amount is 3,200 square feet of imperious surface area.The specific ERU calculation for
each parcel will be rounded to the nearest one hundredth,will be established for each
such parcel as the impervious surface information becomes available for such parcel,
and will be calculated in accordance with the following table:
Rate Calculation 2009
Customer Class Monthly Rate
(1 ERU - 3,200 sq It)
Residential 1 ERU $8.32
Nonresidential (sq It of impervious surface)$8.32
(1 ERU)
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance and the rate schedules provided herein
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shall be effective January 1,2009.
PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this B<f1-J day of
December,2008.
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
By[L,etJ(4
DENNIS KENDALL;Mayor
ATTEST:
Approved as to form:
B~cwd
GRANT K.WEED,City Attorney
Date of Publication:I o/t ()/0 Y
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