HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-3185 - Increasing Water, Sewer, and Surface Water Utility Rates and Amending MMCCITY 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, 14.19.010
AND 14.19.050 OF THE MARYSVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE AS
AUTHORIZED UNDER MMC SECTION 14.07 .075 .
WHEREAS, the City is authorized under Chapter 35.92 RCW to establish and
maintain water and sewer systems and estab lish rates for those services.
WHEREAS, the City is authorized under MMC Chapter 14.19, RCW 35.A.12 .190,
RCW 35.A.11.020, Chapter 90.48 RCW and the Federal Clean Water Act to manage and set
rates for Municipal storm water; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to ordinances codified in part at Chapter 14.07 .060, 14.07.070
and 14.19.050 of the 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, the Marysville City Council, finds that the recommended 2% increase
of water, sewer, and surface water rates , per MMC 14.07.075(1) to be fair, just and
reasonable;
NOW , THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE ,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. Section 14 .07 .060 of the Marysville Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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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 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, 2021:
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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 $24.33 $3€i.81 $49.Q7
5/8" 1 $24.33 $3€i.81 $49.Q7
3/4" 1.5 $36.81 $33J.9 $73.39
1" 2.5 $6±.34 $92.QQ $122.00
1-1/2" 5 $122.ee $±84.QQ $243.33
2" 8 $±9€i.23 $294.39 $392.3Q
3" 16 $392.3Q $388.7€i $783.Q2
4" 25 $€i13.3± $9±9.9€i $±,22€i.€iQ
6" 50 $±,220.0g $±,839.88 $2,433.17
8" 80 $1,9€i2.34 $2,943.82 $3,923.±Q
10" 115 $2,821.10 $4,23±.74 $3,642.32
12" 200 $4,9Q€i.3€i $7,359.54 $9,812.72
Residential & Outside
Multi-Family City Rate Rural Rate UGA Rate
Volume Tiers {1,000 gal)
0 to 6 ~ $±9S ~
7 to 20 ~ ~ ~
21 to 30 ~ ~ $1Q.37
31 and higher ~ $.&.,..Q.;b $H.88
Outside
Commercial City Rate Rural Rate UGA Rate
Volume Tiers (1,000 gal)
0 to 6 ~ $±9S ~
7 and higher ~ $4.-% ~
Effective January 1, 2022:
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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 $25.02 $37.55 $50.05
5/8" 1 $25.02 $37.55 $50.05
3/4" 1.5 $37.55 $56.29 $75.06
1" 2.5 $62.57 $93.84 $125.11
1-1/2" 5 $125.11 $187.68 $250.24
2" 8 $200.18 $300.28 $400.35
3" 16 $400.35 $600.54 $800.72
4" 25 $625.58 $938.36 $1,251.13
6" so $1,251.13 $1,876.68 $2,502.23
8" 80 $2,001.79 $3,002.70 $4,003.60
10" 115 $2,877.58 $4,316.37 $5,755.17
12" 200 $5,004.49 $7,506.73 $10,008.97
Residential & Outside
Multi-Family City Rate Rural Rate UGA Rate
Volume Tiers (1,000 gal)
o to 6 $1.35 $2.02 $2.69
7 to 20 $4.71 $7.07 $9.42
21 to 30 $5.39 $8.07 $10.78
31 and higher $6.06 $9.09 $12.12
Outside
Commercial City Rate Rural Rate UGA Rate
Volume Tiers (1,000 gal)
0 to 6 $1.35 $2.02 $2.69
7 and higher $3.37 $5.06 $6.72
Effective January 1, 2023:
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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 $25.52 $38.30 $51.05
5/8" 1 $25.52 $38.30 $51.05
3/4" 1.5 $38.30 $57.42 $76.56
1" 2.5 $63.82 $95.72 $127.62
1-1/2" 5 $127.62 $191.43 $255.24
2" 8 $204.18 $306.28 $408.36
3" 16 $408.36 $612.55 $816.73
4" 25 $638.09 $957.13 $1,276.15
6" so $1,276.15 $1,914.21 $2,552.28
8" 80 $2,041.83 $3,062.75 $4,083.67
10" 115 $2,935.13 $4,402.70 $5,870.27
12" 200 $5,104.58 $7,656.87 $10,209.15
Residential & Outside
Multi-Family City Rate Rural Rate UGA Rate
Volume Tiers (1,000 gal)
Oto 6 $1.37 $2.06 $2.75
7 to 20 $4.81 $7.21 $9.61
21 to 30 $5.49 $8.23 $11.00
31 ;md highsr $6.18 $9.27 $12.36
Outside
Commercial City Rate Rural Rate UGA Rate
Volume Tiers (1,000 gal) .
Oto 6 $1.37 $2.06 $2.75
7 and higher $3.43 $5.16 $6.86
Effective January 1, 2024:
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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 $26.03 $39.06 $52.07
5/8" 1 $26.03 $39.06 $52.07
3/4" 1.5 $39.06 $58.57 $78.09
1" 2.5 $65.09 $97.63 $130.17
1-1/2" 5 $130.17 $195.26 $260.35
2" 8 $208.26 $312.41 $416.52
3" 16 $416.52 $624.80 $833.07
4" 25 $650.85 $976.27 $1,301.68
6" 50 $1,301.68 $1,952.50 $2,603.32
8" 80 $2,082.66 $3,124.01 $4,165.35
10" 115 $2,993.84 $4,490.76 $5,987.68
12" 200 $5,206.67 $7,810.00 $10,413.34
Residential & Outside
Multi-Family City Rate Rural Rate UGA Rate
Volume Tiers (1,000 gal)
Oto 6 $1.40 $2.10 $2.80
7 to 20 $4.90 $7.35 $9.81
21 to 30 $5.60 $8.39 $11.22
31 and higher $6-30 $9.46 $12.61
Outside
Commercial City Rate Rural Rate UGA Rate
Volume Tiers (1,000 gal)
Oto 6 $1.40 $2.10 $2.80
7 and higher $3.50 $5.26 $6.99
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(3) 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.
(4) 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 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
of the corporate limits of the city shall be as follows:
Effective January 1, 2021
(a) Private hydrants, each: $47.35 per year;
(b) Wet standpipe systems: $47.35 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 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
$51.49
$63.39
$77.87
$97.67
$128.07
$161.05
$186.03
Effective January 1, 2022
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(a) Private hydrants, each: $48.30 per year;
(b) Wet standpipe systems: $48.30 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 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
10-inch
12-inch
Bimonthly Charge
$52.52
$64.66
$79.43
$99.62
$130.63
$164.27
$189.75
Effective January 1, 2023
(a) Private hydrants, each: $49.26 per year;
(b) Wet standpipe systems: $49.26 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 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
10-inch
12-inch
Bimonthly Charge
$53.57
$65.95
$~1.02
$101.62
$133.24
$167.56
$193.55
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(a) Private hydrants, each: $50.25 per year;
(b) Wet standpipe systems: $50.25 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 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
10-inch
12-inch
Bimonthly Charge
$54.64
$67.27
$82.64
$103.65
$135.91
$170.91
$197.42
2. As of 1/1/2010 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 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 § 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 of the Marysville Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
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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 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, apa1iments, 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. Bi Monthly Sewer rates are established as follows:
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Effective January 1, 2021
Outside
Classification City Rate Rural Rate UGA Rate
Single-family residential $9:1:.4§ $±37.±9 $±82:.92:
Multiple residential units per unit $86.97 $±39.44 $±73.94
Hotels/Motels per unit $64.97 $96.±9 $±2:8.±2:
Commercial Minimum $9±.4§ $±37.±9 $H~~.n
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 S4dG Ud4 ~
Class 5 {401 to 500 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons ~ ~ ~
Class 6 (501 to 600 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons s+M $±G.§2: $±4.QQ
Overnight camping W.00 W.00 W.00
Individual connections per unit $64.97 $96.±9 $±2:8.±2:
Other connections each $86.97 $BQ.llll $±73.93
Schools W.00 W.00 W.00
Minimum $9±.4§ W.00 W.00
Per 1,000 Gallons ~ W.00 W.00
Restaurants w/o grease trap surcharge ~ W.00 W.00
Effective January 1, 2022
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Classification City Rate Rural Rate UGA Rate
Single-family residential $93.28 $139.93 $186.58
Multiple residential units per unit $88.71 $133.05 $177.42
Hotels/Motels per unit $65.35 $98.02 $130.68
Commercial Minimum $93.28 $139.93 $186.58
Class 1 {31 to 100 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons $1.96 $2.94 $3.91
Class 2 {101 to 200 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons $2.69 $4.04 $5.39
Class 3 {201 to 300 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons $3.45 $5.16 $6.89
Class 4 (301 to 400 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons $4.18 $6.26 $8.36
Class 5 (401 to 500 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons $4.92 $7.37 $9.83
Class 6 (501 to 600 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons $7.15 $10.73 $14.28
Overnight camping $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Individual connections per unit $65.35 $98.02 $130.68
Other connections each $88.71 $133.05 $177.41
Schools $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Minimum $93.28 $0.00 $0.00
Per 1,000 Gallons $5.30 $0.00 $0.00
Restaurants w/o grease trap surcharge $4.48 $0.00 $0.00
Effective January 1, 2023
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Classification City Rate Rural Rate UGA Rate
Single-family residential $95.14 $142.73 $190.31
Multiple residential units per unit $90.48 $135.71 $180.97
Hotels/Motels per unit $66.65 $99.98 $133.30
Commercial Minimum $95.14 $142.73 $190.31
Class 1 {31 to 100 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons $2.00 $3.00 $3.98
Class 2 {101 to 200 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons $2.75 $4.12 $5.49
Class 3 (201 to 300 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons $3.52 $5.26 $7.02
Class 4 (301 to 400 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons $4.27 $6.39 $8.53
Class 5 (401 to 500 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons $5.01 $7.52 $10.03
Class 6 (501 to 600 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons $7.29 $10.95 $14.57
Overnight camping $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Individual connections per unit $66.65 $99.98 $133.30
Other connections each $90.48 $135.71 $180.96
Schools $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Minimum $95.14 $0.00 $0.00
Per 1,000 Gallons $5.41 $0.00 $0.00
Restaurants w/o grease trap surcharge $4.57 $0.00 $0.00
Effective January 1, 2024
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Classification City Rate Rural Rate UGA Rate
Single-family residential $97.05 $145.59 $194.12
Multiple residential units per unit $92.29 $138.42 $184.59
Hotels/Motels per unit $67.98 $101.98 $135.96
Commercial Minimum $97.05 $145.59 $194.12
Class 1 {31 to 100 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons $2.04 $3.06 $4.06
Class 2 {101 to 200 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons $2.80 $4.20 $5.60
Class 3 (201 to 300 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons $3.59 $5.37 $7.16
Class 4 {301 to 400 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons $4.35 $6.52 $8.70
Class 5 {401 to 500 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons $5.12 . $7.67 $10.23
Class 6 {501 to 600 mg/I) per 1,000
gallons $7.44 $11.16 $14.86
Overnight camping $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Individual connections per unit $67.98 $101.98 $135.96
Other connections each $92.29 $138.42 $184.58
Schools $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Minimum $97.05 $0.00 $0.00
Per 1,000 Gallons $5.52 $0.00 $0.00
Restaurants w/o grease trap surcharge $4.66 $0.00 $0.00
(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
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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 effective January 1, 2022 $4.47 per 1,000. Effective January
1, 2023 $4.56 per 1,000. Effective January 1, 2024 $4.65 per 1,000.
(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 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 § 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 ofthe 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
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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 1, 2021:
Rate Calculation 2021 Bi-Monthly Customer Class Rate
1 ERU = 3,200 Sq Ft of Impervious Surface
Single Family
Residential 1 ERU $~4.86
All Other Property
Types Total Impervious Surface/ 3,200 = Billable ERUs $~4.86 Per ERU
Effective January 1, 2022:
Rate Calculation 2022 Bi-Monthly Customer Class Rate
1 ERU = 3,200 Sq Ft of Impervious Surface
Single Family
Residential 1 ERU $25.36
All Other Property
Types Total Impervious Surface/ 3,200 = Billable ERUs $25.36 Per ERU
Effective January 1, 2023:
Rate Calculation 2023 Bi-Monthly Customer Class Rate
1 ERU = 3,200 Sq Ft of Impervious Surface
Single Family
Residential 1 ERU $25.86
All Other Property
Types Total Impervious Surface/ 3,200 = Billable ERUs $25.86 Per ERU
Effective January 1, 2024:
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Rate Calculation 2024 Bi-Monthly Customer Class Rate
1 ERU = 3,200 Sq Ft of Impervious Surface
Single Family
Residential 1 ERU $26.38
All Other Property
Types Total Impervious Surface/ 3,200 = Billable ERUs $26.38 Per ERU
Section 4. Section 14.19.010 of the Marysville Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
14.19.010 Establishment of surface water utility.
There is hereby established a surface water utility with jurisdiction over all property within the
city limits which is included vlithin the Quilceda Creek and/or Allen Creek \Vatersheds, as
defined by Snohomish County. The function of this utility is to finance, acquire, construct,
develop, improve, maintain, and operate public storm water control facilities for the purpose of
preventing and solving drainage problems and improving the quality of surface water. (Ord.
2654 § 3, 2006; Ord. 2245 § 6, 1999).
There is hereby established a surface water utility with jurisdiction over all property within the
city limits. The function of this utility is to finance, acquire, construct, develop, improve,
maintain, and operate public storm water control facilities for the purpose of preventing and
solving drainage problems and improving the quality of surface water. (Ord. 2654 § 3, 2006;
Ord. 2245 § 6, 1999).
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Section 5. ·Effective Date. This Ordinance and the rate schedules provided herein
shall be effective January 1, 2022 and whereas noted for rates effective in January I , 2023 and
January I, 2024.
PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this J!1: day of
~June, 2021.
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
ATTEST:
By th h..1'...., g We-i<.-
Tina Brock, Deputy City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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Date of Publication : Ola I LI lio-i-l
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