HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2916 - Amends Sec. 14.07.060, 14.07.070 and 14.19.050, water, sewer and surface water utility rates (14.07, 14.19)-CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville, Washington
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE, WASHINGTON
INCREASING WATE~ SEWE~ 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]4.07.060, ]4.07.070
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
ofa qualified consultant, City staffformulated recommended water, sewer, and surface water
rates; and
WHEREAS, on January 25, 20]0 the Marysville City Council held a public hearing,
took public testimony, fully considered the staff recommendation of proposed water, sewer,
and surface water rates, and approved Staff recommendation regarding rate adjustments
including establishment of storm water connection charge, restructuring of water rate to
inclined block volume rate, elimination ofoverage rate, elimination ofsummer surcharge,
sewer rate increase, and surface water rate increase; and
WHEREAS, the Marysville City Council, during the 2013 Budget process and
adoption, finds that the recommended 2% 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 OF MARYSVILLE, WASHfNGTON DO
ORDAfN AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. Section ]4.07.060 of the Marysville Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as foHows:
14.07.060 Water rates.
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(1) 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) Bi Monthly Minimum Water Rates. Minimum charges for each billing period, and
consumption allowances for such minimums are established as follows (effective January 1,
2013):
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Meter
Size
AWWA
Meter
Factor City Rate Rural Rate
Outside
UGA
Rate
$ 41.88
$ 41.88
$ 62.81
$ 104.69
$ 209.38
$ 335.00
$ 670.01
$ 1,046.89
Tier = factor *base rate
$ 20.94
$ 20.94
$ 31.42
$ 52.36
$ 104.69
$ 167.50
$ 335.00
$ 523.45
$ 31.42
$ 31.42
$ 47.11
$ 78.52
$ 157.04
$ 251.26
$ 502.50
$ 785.18
Multiple Residential
Units (Per Unit) N/A
5/8" 1.0
3/4" 1.5
1" 2.5
1-1/2" 5.0
2" 8.0
3" 16.0
4" 25.0
6" 50.0 $ 1,046.89 $ 1,570.32 $ 2,093.76
8" 80.0 $ 1,675.01 $ 2,512.52 $ 3,350.03
10" 115.0 $ 2,407.83 $ 3,611.75 $ 4,815.66
12" 200.0 $ 4,187.53 $ 6,281.29 $ 8,375.06
Residential &
Multi-Family
Volume Tiers (1,000 gal)
oto 6
7 to 20
21 to 30
31 and higher
Commercial
Volume Tiers (1,000 gal)
oto 6
7 and higher
City Rate
$ 1.13
$ 3.94
$ 4.50
$ 5.07
City Rate
$ 1.13
$ 2.82
Rural Rate
$ 1.69
$ 5.92
$ 6.75
$ 7.60
Rural Rate
$ 1.69
$ 4.23
Outside
UGA Rate
$ 2.25
$ 7.89
$ 9.02
$ 10.14
Outside
UGA Rate
$ 2.25
$ 5.63
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(a) Private hydrants, each: $40.41 per year;
(b) Wet standpipe systems: $40.41 per year;
(c) Dry standpipe systems: None;
(d) Automatic sprinkler systems:
I. 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 Bimonthly Charge
2-inch $43.95
3-inch $54.10
4-inch $66.46
6-inch $83.36
8-inch $109.31
10-inch $137.46
12-inch $158.77
2. As of 11112010 automatic sprinkler systems without a separate meter and
where the line is under 2 inches, will become part of the minimum water rate as a result of the
rate restructuring.
(6) Reduced Utility Charges in Special Cases. Upon application by a utiJity 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) rfa private water line, valve, fixture, or other appurtenance is verified to be leaking
as a result ofaccidental 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 §§ I, 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:
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14.07.070 Sewer rates.
(1) Definitions.
(a) The nonnal "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 ofMarysvilJe 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 J5 percent.
(2) Calculation of CommerciallIndustrial 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 detennined 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 detennine the sewer rate to be charged on a case-by-case basis, using an
estimated figure for water consumption.
(3) Sewer Rates. Bi Monthly Sewer rates are established as follows (effective January 1,
2013):
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Classification City Rate Rural Rate
Outside
UGA Rate
Single-family residential $ 78.05
$ 74.23
$ 54.68
$ 78.05
$ 1.64
$ 2.25
$ 2.88
$ 3.50
$ 4.12
$ 5.98
$ 54.68
$ 74.23
$ 78.05
$ 4.44
$ 3.74
$ 117.09
$ 111.33
$ 82.02
$ 117.09
$ 2.46
$ 3.38
$ 4.32
$ 5.24
$ 6.17
$ 8.98
$ 82.02
$ 111.33
$ 156.12
$ 148.45
$ 109.35
$ 156.12
$ 3.27
$ 4.50
$ 5.76
$ 7.00
$ 8.23
$ 11.95
$ 109.35
$ 148.44
Multiple residential units per unit
Hotels/Motels per unit
Commercial Minimum
Class 1 (31 to 100 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons
Class 2 (101 to 200 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons
Class 3 (201 to 300 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons
Class 4 (301 to 400 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons
Class 5 (401 to 500 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons
Class 6 (501 to 600 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons
Overnight camping
Individual connections per unit
Other connections each
Schools
Minimum
Per 1,000 Gallons
Restaurants w/o grease trap surcharge
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(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 el iminating the necessity of a
grease trap, shall be surcharged effective January I, 2013 $3.74 per 1,000 gallons and effective
January 1,2014 $3.81 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 IS 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 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 reI ief.
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:
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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:
Effective January I, 2013
Customer Class
Rate Calculation 2013
Monthly Rate
(1 ERU =3,200 sq ftl
Residential 1 ERU $10.61
Nonresidential (sq ft of impervious surface
(1
$10.61
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Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance and the rate schedules provided herein shall
be effective January 1,2013.
PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this/()1A day of
December, 2012.
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
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ATTEST:
By afo~~
",-City Clerk
1:CPl( ~
Approved as to form:
BY~ -\UJ
G NT K. WEED, CIty Attorney
Date of Publication: \~bctL L I I
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