HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2836 - Amends Sec. 14.07.060, 14.07.070 and 14.19.050, utility rates (14.07, 14.19)CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville,Washington
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON
INCREASING WATER,SEWER,AND SURFACE WATER UTILITY
RATES AND 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 and maintain water
and sewer systems and establish rates for those services.
WHEREAS,pursuant to ordinances codified in part at Chapter 14.07.060,14.07.070
and 14.19.050 ofthe Marysville Municipal code,the City established water ,sewer,and
surface water rates for properties served by the City of Marysville water,sewer,and surface
water utility;and
WHEREAS,using generally accepted rate setting techniques,and with the assistance
of a qualified consultant,City staff formulated recommended water,sewer,and surface water
rates;and
WHEREAS,on January 25,2010 the Marysville City Council held a public hearing,
took public testimony,fully considered the staff recommendation ofproposed water,sewer,
and surface water rates,and approved Staff recommendation regarding rate adjustments
including establishment of stormwater connection charge,restructuring of water rate to
inclined block volume rate,elimination of overage rate,elimination ofsummer surcharge,
sewer rate increase,and surface water rate increase;and
rWHEREAS,the Marysville City Council,during the 2011 Budget processes and
adoption,finds that the recommended2%increase of water,sewer,and surface water rates,
per MMC 14.07.075 Section I,are fair,just and reasonable.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFMARYSVILLE,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.
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(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 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.If a
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 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 condominium~,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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AWWA Outside
Meter Meter UGA
Size Factor City Rate Rural Rate Rate
Tier =factor *base rate
Multiple Residential
Units (Per Unit)N/A $20.12 $30.19 $40.25
5/8"1.0 $20.12 $30.19 $40.25
3/4"1.5 $30.19 $45.28 $60.37
1"2.5 $50.32 $75.47 $100.62
1-1/2"5.0 $100.62 $150.94 $201.25
2"8.0 $161.00 $241.50 $321.99
3"16.0 $321.99 $482.99 $643.99
4"25.0 $503.12 $754.68 $1,006.23
6"50.0 $1,006.23 $1,509.35 $2,012.46
8"80.0 $1,609.97 $2,414.95 $3,219.94
lO"115.0 $2,314.33 $3,471.50 $4,628.66
1211 200.0 $4,024.92 $6,037.38 $8,049.84
Residential &Outside
Mulit-Family City Rate Rural Rate UGA Rate
Volume Tiers (1,000 gal)
Oto 6 $1.08 $1.62 $2.16
7 to 20 $3.78 $5.68 $7.58
21 to 30 $4.32 $6.49 $8.66
31 and higher $4.87 $7.30 $9.74
.
Outside
Commercial City Rate Rural Rate UGA Rate
Volume Tiers (1,000 gal)
Oto 6 $1.08 $1.62 $2.16
7 and higher $2.70 $4.06 $5.41
(3)Calculation of Water 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 of units.
(4)Calculation of Water Bill for Mobile Home Parks.The total water bill for mobile home
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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 of Ordinance 2130,and for which billing
on all pads or mobile home sites has occllrred 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.
(5)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:$38.84 per year;
(b)Wet standpipe systems:$38.84 per year;
(c)Dry standpipe systems:None;
(d)Automatic sprinkler systems:
1.Each owner of an 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 of Line
2-inch
3-inch
4-inch
6-inch
8-inch
lO-inch
12-inch
Bimonthly Charge
$42.24
$52.00
$63.88
$80.12
$105.06
$132.11
$152.60
2.As of 11112010 automatic sprinkler systems without a separate meter and
where the line is under 2 inches,will become part ofthe minimum water rate as a result ofthe
rate restructuring.
(6)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:
Ca)If a 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 of the leak
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may be reasonably and equitably reduced;provided,that a customer shall be required to pay
the base rate plus at least 50 perceut ofthe applicable overage rate for all water which was lost
by reasou 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 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 §I,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.
(I)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 ofless 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 ofMarysville but are within the urban
growth area of the city ofMarysville or that portion ofthe 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.
(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 ofCommercial/lndustrial Sewer Rates.Commercial/industrial sewer rates
shall be based upon the quantity of water consumed or used on the premises during the billing
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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 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:
Outside
Classification City Rate Rural Rate UGA Rate
Single-family residential $75.02 $112.54 $150.05
Multiple residential units per unit $71.34 $107.01 $142.68
Hotels/Motels per unit $52.55 $78.83 $105.10
Commercial Minimum $75.02 $112.54 $150.05
Class 1 (31 to 100 mg/I)per 1,000
gallons $1.57 $2.36 $3.14
Class 2 (101 to 200 mg/I)per 1,000
gallons $2.16 $3.24 $4.32
Class 3 (201 to 300 mg/I)per 1,000
gallons $2.76 $4.15 $5.54
Class 4 (301 to 400 mg/I)per 1,000
gallons $3.36 $5.04 $6.72
Class 5 (401 to 500 mg/I)per 1,000
gallons $3.96 $5.93 $7.91
Class 6 (501 to 600 mg/I)per 1,000
gallons $5.74 $8.62 $11.49
Overnight camping
Individual connections per unit $52.55 $78.83 $105.10
Other connections each $71.34 $107.01 $142.68
Schools
Minimum $75.02
Per 1,000 Gallons $4.26
Restaurants w/o grease trap surcharge $3.60
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(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 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;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 ofthis
subsection.
(5)Restaurants,for the purpose ofsewer rates,shall be classified as Class 3 strength as
described in subsection (3)of this section.Restaurants without approved grease traps,
inclucting those restaurants where a variance has been granted eliminating the necessity of a
grease trap,shall be surcharged $3.60 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 orprivately 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 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.
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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 2011
Customer Class Monthly Rate
(1 ERU =3,200 sq ftl
Residential lERU $10.20
Nonresidential (sq ft of impervious surface $10.20
(1 ERU)
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Section 3.Effective Date.This Ordinance and the rate schedules provided herein
shall be effective January I,201l.
PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this g-f::A day of
November,2010.
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
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Approved as to fonn:
BY~I~(0Q:Y
G ANT K.WEED,CIty Attorney
Date ofPublication:JI!;7/,;{odJ
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