The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutO-2823 - Amends Sec. 14.07.070, sewer rates (14.07)CITY OF MARYSVILLE Marysville, Washington ORDINANCE NO.:J. f5..:z3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE AMENDING SECTION 14.07.070 OF THE MARYSVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE A SEWER USE RATE REDUCTION FOR COMMERCIAL LAUNDRIES. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE, WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. 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. 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 the 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. 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: Effective 1/1/2010 Effective 1/1/2011* Classification City Rural Outside City Rural Outside Rate Rate UGA Rate Rate Rate UGA Rate Single-family residential $70.44 $105.66 $140.87 $73.55 $110.33 $147.11 Multiple residential units per unit $66.98 $100.47 $133.96 $69.94 $104.91 $139.88 Hotels/motels per unit $49.34 $74.01 $98.68 $51.52 $77.28 $103.04 Commercial Minimum $70.44 $105.66 $140.87 $73.55 $110.33 $147.11 Class 1 (31 to 100 mgtl) per 1,000 gallons $1.54 $2.31 $3.08 $1.54 $2.31 $3.08 Class 2 (101 to 200 mgtl) per 1,000 gallons $2.12 $3.18 $4.24 $2.12 $3.18 $4.24 Class 3 (201 to 300 mgtl) per 1,000 gallons $2.71 $4.07 $5.43 $2.71 $4.07 $5.43 Class 4 (301 to 400 mgtl) per 1,000 gallons $3.29 $4.94 $6.59 $3.29 $4.94 $6.59 Class 5 (401 to 500 mgtl) per 1,000 gallons $3.88 $5.81 $7.75 $3.88 $5.81 $7.75 Class 6 (501 to 1,000 mgtl) per 1,000 gallons $5.63 $8.45 $11.26 $5.63 $8.45 $11.26 Overnight camping Individual connections per unit $49.34 $74.01 $98.68 $51.52 $77.28 $103.04 Other connections each $66.98 $100.47 $133.96 $69.94 $104.91 $139.88 Schools Minimum $70.44 $73.55 Per 1,000 gallons $4.00 $4.18 Restaurants wto grease trap surcharge $3.53 $3.53 *The rates effective January 1, 2010, include but are not limited to a two percent adjustment authorized pursuant to MMC 14.07.075. The rates effective January 1, 2011, do not include the two percent adjustment authorized pursuant to MMC 14.07.075. Any adjustment may be made at a later date. (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 $3.53 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 I !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 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. (8) Rate Relief. Low-income senior citizens and low-income disabled persons may be eligible for Iwater and/or sewer rate relief pursuant to Chapter 3.63 MMC. (9) Sewer Rate reduction for Commercial Coin Operated Laundries. Commercial Coin Operated Laundries shall receive a 5% reduction of city sewer use rates for decreased impact on sewer systems as a result of water evaporation. (Ord. 2816 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2815 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2758 § 2, 2008; Ord. 2727 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2680 §§ 2, 3, 4, 2006; Ord. 2620 §§ 2, 3, 4, 2006; Ord. 2548 §§ 2, 3,4,2004; Ord. 2531 § 2, 2004; Ord. 2457 § 2,2002; Ord. 2394 § 2, 2001; Ord. 2347 § 1,2000; Ord. 2284 § 1,1999; Ord. 2130 § 2,1997; Ord. 2117 § 3,1997; Ord. 2109 § 2,1996; Ord. t 11840 § 2,1991; Ord. 1809 § 2,1990; Ord. 1798, 1990; Ord. 1434,1985). Section 2.Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance. Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance, shall take effect and be in full force July 5th , 2010. PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor thisJ/j-thday of ~,2010. :~}S:~ MAYOR ATTEST: By ~ JJ$::;- Approved as to form: BY~-UPJ J CITY ATIORNEY Date of Publication: