Chapter 11.16
WATER RATES Revised 4/23 Revised 4/24

Sections:

11.16.010    General application.

11.16.020    General domestic water service – Schedule A. Revised 4/23 Revised 4/24

11.16.030    Apartment service – Schedule A-1. Revised 4/23 Revised 4/24

11.16.040    Elderly utility rate – Schedule A-2.

11.16.050    Business and miscellaneous service – Schedule B. Revised 4/23 Revised 4/24

11.16.060    Industrial except for processing – Schedule C. Revised 4/23 Revised 4/24

11.16.065    Port and harbors resale – Schedule E.

11.16.070    Seafood processors and allied industries – Schedule D. Revised 4/23 Revised 4/24

11.16.080    Fire hydrants (privately owned) – Schedule F. Revised 4/23 Revised 4/24

11.16.090    Fire hydrants – Schedule F-1. Revised 4/23 Revised 4/24

11.16.110    Temporary miscellaneous water service – Schedule G. Revised 4/23 Revised 4/24

11.16.010 General application.

The monthly rates for water supplied by the system shall be rendered at the rates published in this chapter and shall be effective for all bills rendered on or after August 1, 1991. (Ord. 1211 § 2, 1991; Ord. 1037 § 1, 1984; Ord. 1018 § 2, 1984)

11.16.020 General domestic water service – Schedule A. Revised 4/23 Revised 4/24

Water Schedule A, residential, trailer or mobile home service, shall be as follows:

(a)    Application. Applicable to residential, trailer or mobile homes throughout the area served by the water utility.

(b)    Rates.

Residence, per unit

$68.75

Trailer or mobile home, per unit

$68.75

(c)    Minimum. The rate.

(d)    Terms. The above rates apply to general domestic water services as identified in subsection (b) of this section, and are based on a 12-month continuous service.

(e)    Tax Additions. The above rate is subject to proportional increases to compensate for any gross revenue, kilowatt-hour or other form of tax imposed by any municipal, state or federal taxing body, excepting those taxes, or levies, in effect upon the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. (Ord. 1987 § 1, 2024; Ord. 1962 § 1, 2023; Ord. 1941 § 1, 2022; Ord. 1923 § 1, 2021; Ord. 1909 § 1, 2020; Ord. 1889 § 1, 2019; Ord. 1870 § 1, 2018; Ord. 1806 § 1, 2016; Ord. 1786 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1745 § 1, 2014; Ord. 1713 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1665 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1642 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1615 § 1, 2009; Ord. 1598 § 1, 2008; Ord. 1565 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1559 § 1, 2006; Ord. 1538 § 1, 2006; Ord. 1490 § 1, 2004; Ord. 1341 § 1, 1996; Ord. 1290 § 8, 1994; Ord. 1211 § 2, 1991; Ord. 1018 § 2, 1984)

11.16.030 Apartment service – Schedule A-1. Revised 4/23 Revised 4/24

Water Schedule A-1, apartment service, shall be as follows:

(a)    Application. Applicable to apartments and apartment houses throughout the area served by the utilities and applies only if the entire water service is billed to and paid by one customer, whether the entire service is used or not.

(b)    Rates.

1 to 4 apartments incl. full service/apartment/month

$68.75

5 to 24 apartments incl. full service/apartment/month

$62.66

25 and over apartments incl. full service/apartment/month

$53.74

(c)    Minimum. Minimum monthly charge, the rate.

(d)    Terms. The above rates apply to apartments and apartment houses only and are based on service for 12 continuous months.

(e)    Tax Additions. The above rate is subject to proportional increases to compensate for any gross revenue kilowatt-hour or other form of tax imposed by any municipal, state or federal taxing body, excepting those taxes, or levies, in effect upon the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. (Ord. 1987 § 2, 2024; Ord. 1962 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1941 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1923 § 2, 2021; Ord. 1909 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1889 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1870 § 2, 2018; Ord. 1806 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1786 § 2, 2015; Ord. 1745 § 2, 2014; Ord. 1713 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1661 § 2, 2011; Ord. 1642 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1617 § 2, 2009; Ord. 1598 § 2, 2008; Ord. 1565 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1559 § 2, 2006; Ord. 1538 § 2, 2006; Ord. 1490 § 2, 2004; Ord. 1341 § 2, 1996; Ord. 1290 § 9, 1994; Ord. 1211 § 1, 1991; Ord. 1018 § 2, 1984)

11.16.040 Elderly utility rate – Schedule A-2.

Water Schedule A-2, residential service, shall be as follows:

(a)    Availability. This service is available to a person 65 years of age, or over, who is head of a household.

(b)    Documentation of proof for subsection (a) of this section will be necessary.

(c)    Rate. Those persons qualifying shall be charged the rates of Schedule A, less 11.20 percent.

(d)    All other conditions contained in Schedule A shall apply to Schedule A-2. (Ord. 1211 § 2, 1991; Ord. 1018 § 2, 1984)

11.16.050 Business and miscellaneous service – Schedule B. Revised 4/23 Revised 4/24

Water Schedule B, business and miscellaneous service, shall be as follows:

(a)    Application. Applicable to business and miscellaneous service throughout the area served by the utilities.

(b)    Rates. Base rate per month per customer: $71.68.

In addition to the above base rate the following demand charges shall be made where the service is one inch or larger:

Size of Service Line

Monthly Charge

1 inch

$47.77

1-1/4 inch

$143.33

1-1/2 inch

$274.72

2 inch

$499.13

2-1/2 inch

$773.38

3 inch

$1,170.45

4 inch

$1,988.60

In addition to the above base rate and size of service line charge, the following shall be added for the classes of service enumerated:

1.

Bakery

$107.50

2.

Barbershop – per barber chair

$39.39

3.

Bar, tavern, cocktail lounge – including a wash and rinse tank, or mechanical dishwasher, and the first 40 chairs, stools, or seats – See also Note 2

$71.68

Note 2 if applicable

 

– Per additional set of wash and rinse tanks or dishwasher

$50.15

 

– Each additional chair, stool, or seat

$1.79

4.

Beauty shop, hair styling salons – per basin

$39.39

5.

Bowling alleys – see also Note 2

The rate plus Note 2 if applicable

 

– Per bowling lane

$3.58

6.

Car wash

$107.50

7.

Church – without kitchen facilities

The rate

 

– With kitchen facilities

$96.76

8.

Club, lodge, labor or similar organization

 

 

– Without kitchen facilities

$96.76

 

– With kitchen facilities

$192.92

9.

Delicatessen, coffee shop or similar facility (i.e., using disposable dinnerware) and includes the first 5 chairs, stools, or seats

$23.65

 

– Per seat occupancy greater than 5

$1.43

10.

Docks, harbors, marinas for small boats

The rate per service line

11.

Dormitory/bunkhouse (2 or more beds/room), including the first 24 beds. See also Note 4

$187.79

plus Note 4 if applicable

 

– Per additional bed

$7.17

 

– Kitchen and laundry facilities

At the appropriate kitchen or laundry rate

12.

Drycleaner – without laundry facilities

The rate

 

– With laundry facilities

Per machine at the appropriate laundry rate

13.

Garage, service station, car lots or similar facility

 

 

– Without wash facilities

$71.68

 

– With wash facilities

$107.50

14.

Supermarket, grocery store, convenience store or similar facility. See also Note 2

Plus Note 2 if applicable

 

– Without meat market or bakery

The rate

 

– With an in-store bakery, delicatessen, or meat market

At the appropriate bakery, delicatessen, or meat market rate

 

– Per full-time employee in excess of 5

$3.70

15.

Hospital, assisted living establishment, nursing home, or similar facility

 

 

– Per patient, client, or resident bed

$12.16

 

– Per full-time employee in excess of 4

$3.70

 

– Kitchen and laundry facilities

At the appropriate kitchen or laundry rate

16.

Hotel, motel, inn, bed and breakfast or other similar facility. See also Notes 2 and 5

Plus Notes 2 and 5 if applicable

 

– Per room

$17.88

 

– Per full-time employee in excess of 5

$3.70

 

– Kitchen and laundry facilities

At the appropriate kitchen or laundry rate

17.

Laundry, commercial or self-service – See also Note 2

Plus Note 2 if applicable

 

– 18 lb. capacity or less, per machine

$23.65

 

– 19 to 50 lb. capacity, per machine

$50.15

 

– Over 50 lb. capacity, per machine

$71.68

 

– With dry cleaning facilities

At the dry cleaning rate

 

– With public showers

At the appropriate public shower rate

18.

Mall or building with multiple retail shops and offices (accessible from a common, central passageway) – See also Note 2

Plus Note 2 if applicable

 

– Per shop

$23.65

19.

Meat market

$71.68

20.

Medical, dental practice, or other similar facility

$35.86

21.

Business offices, professional, wholesale and retail buildings or other similar facility (accessible from a separate entrance opening onto public parking or right-of-way) – See also Note 2

Plus Note 2 if applicable

 

– Per full-time employee in excess of 5

$3.70

22.

Seasonal business (operates less than 6 months/year) – See also Notes 2 and 5

Plus Notes 2 and 5 as applicable

 

– Per employee (prorated on the basis of a 40-hour workweek)

$3.70

23.

Park with restrooms

The rate

24.

Public shower, per shower

$23.65

25.

Restaurant (using nondisposable dinnerware) and including the first 5 chairs, stools or seats

The rate

 

– Per occupancy greater than 5

$5.72

 

– Per mechanized dishwasher

$23.65

26.

Schools, per student

 

 

– Elementary (K – 6 grades)

$3.70

 

– Secondary (7 – 12 grades)

$4.09

 

– College

$3.70

 

– Per full-time employee in excess of 5

$3.70

 

– Gym showers

No additional charge

 

– Per mechanized dishwasher

$23.65

27.

Swimming pool

The rate

28.

Theater or cinema

$71.68

29.

Trailer court, RV park, or similar facility per individual trailer, mobile home, etc.

At the individual Schedule A rate

30.

Water haulers – Please see Note 3

$4.26 per 1,000 gallons

31.

Bulk rate metered water sales (other than water haulers)

$7.44 per 1,000 gallons

Note 1: “The rate” term used in conjunction with the service classes listed above refers to the sum of the base monthly rate and the service line demand charge. There is no additional charge for the class of service.

Note 2: Additional for other facilities such as restaurant, delicatessen, kitchen, bar, beverage dispenser, etc., at the applicable charge for each facility shall apply.

Note 3: This rate applies to bulk water haulers who take delivery of water at designated, metered Ketchikan public utility facilities and deliver it for direct resale to the ultimate consumer. The base monthly rate and service line monthly charge are not added to this rate.

Note 4: The dormitories, laundries and restaurant facilities provided by the fish processors to their employees on a seasonal basis shall be prorated on the basis of the number of months that these facilities are in use and the number of employees using them and shall hereafter apply to all such dormitories and restaurant facilities regardless of past practices.

Note 5: Inactive Commercial Account. This class of account is available to all seasonal business owners who submit a written request to close their account at the end of the season and also request that their water service be turned off at the water main. This “inactive commercial account” status may only be requested once per calendar year. The amount that will be charged for disconnection or reconnection of the utility water service is $50.20.

(c)    Minimum. The above rates are minimum rates covering service to one customer at one premises. The minimum billing for the classes of customers set forth above shall be “the rate.”

(d)    Conditions. All rates are for service only and do not cover any charge which will be made for installing, disconnecting or reconnecting any service furnished under this schedule. The right is reserved by the utilities to refuse service to anyone who is indebted to the utilities. The amount that the utility will charge for the disconnection or reconnection of anyone who is indebted to the utilities is $50.20. The utility will not discontinue water service for the purpose of resolving a dispute or enforcing an agreement between landlord and tenant, lender or borrower, or other legal relationship unless one party to the relationship is a government agency.

(e)    For rates for water construction purposes see Schedule G.

(f)    Terms. The above rates are based on a 12-month continuous service except for seasonal business owners and all schools whether public, private or religiously supported. The rate computation for all schools is based upon nine months’ service unless summer school classes also occur at a particular facility.

(g)    Tax Additions. The above rate is subject to proportional increases to compensate for any gross revenue, kilowatt-hour or other form of tax imposed by any municipal, state or federal taxing body, excepting those taxes, or levies, in effect upon the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. (Ord. 1987 § 3, 2024; Ord. 1962 § 3, 2023; Ord. 1941 § 3, 2022; Ord. 1923 § 3, 2021; Ord. 1909 §§ 3 – 6, 2020; Ord. 1889 § 3, 2019; Ord. 1870 § 3, 2018; Ord. 1806 § 3, 2016; Ord. 1786 §§ 3, 4, 2015; Ord. 1745 § 3, 2014; Ord. 1713 § 3, 2013; Ord. 1665 § 3, 2011; Ord. 1654 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1642 § 3, 2010; Ord. 1617 § 3, 2009; Ord. 1598 § 3, 2008; Ord. 1565 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1559 § 3, 2006; Ord. 1538 § 3, 2006; Ord. 1490 § 3, 2004; Ord. 1478 § 1, 2003; Ord. 1290 § 10, 1994; Ord. 1211 § 2, 1991; Ord. 1018 § 2, 1984)

11.16.060 Industrial except for processing – Schedule C. Revised 4/23 Revised 4/24

Water Schedule C, industrial, except for processing, shall be as follows:

(a)    Application. Applicable throughout the area served by the utility. Applicable to industrial services, except food processing and seasonal industries.

(b)    Rate.

Size of Tap

Monthly Charge

5/8 and 3/4 inch

$95.55

1 inch

$143.33

1-1/4 inch

$238.88

1-1/2 inch

$373.20

2 inch

$570.31

2-1/2 inch

$866.25

3 inch

$1,309.25

4 inch

$2,140.81

6 inch

$3,568.11

8 inch

$3,956.26

Over 8 inch

By special contract

(c)    Minimum Charge.

(1)    The rate.

(2)    For temporary service (three months or less) add 25 percent to rates in subsection (b) of this section.

(d)    Discount. None.

(e)    Conditions. All pipes, hydrants, valves and outlets must be properly maintained to avoid waste of water. The utilities reserve the right to discontinue service where pipes and fixtures are in a leaky condition or being used in a manner conflicting with these regulations. Service on such pipes and fixtures will not be resumed until satisfactory repairs have been made and the regulations governing this service properly observed. All plumbing must be installed in such a manner that the entire system will be protected in freezing weather using only one bleeder.

It is the intent of these regulations to establish a standard of rates and service whereby each water user can receive full value in service.

(f)    Terms. The above rates are based on 12 months of continuous service.

(g)    Tax Additions. The above rate is subject to proportional increases to compensate for any gross revenue, kilowatt-hour or other form of tax imposed by any municipal, state or federal taxing body, excepting those taxes, or levies, in effect upon the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. (Ord. 1987 § 4, 2024; Ord. 1962 § 4, 2023; Ord. 1941 § 4, 2022; Ord. 1923 § 4, 2021; Ord. 1889 § 4, 2019; Ord. 1870 § 4, 2018; Ord. 1806 § 4, 2016; Ord. 1786 § 5, 2015; Ord. 1745 § 4, 2014; Ord. 1713 § 4, 2013; Ord. 1665 § 4, 2011; Ord. 1642 § 4, 2010; Ord. 1617 § 4, 2009; Ord. 1598 § 4, 2008; Ord. 1565 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1559 § 4, 2006; Ord. 1538 § 4, 2006; Ord. 1490 § 4, 2004; Ord. 1290 § 11, 1994; Ord. 1211 § 2, 1991; Ord. 1189 § 1, 1990; Ord. 1018 § 2, 1984)

11.16.065 Port and harbors resale – Schedule E.

(a)    This section shall apply to city port and harbors department resale facilities only.

(b)    It is intended that port and harbors administer the sale of water to vessels and retain 25 percent to cover associated administrative and maintenance costs. Port and harbors is required to maintain and report to KPU monthly the number of vessels taking on water in each vessel size category: 99 feet or less overall length; 100 to 299 feet overall length; 300 to 499 feet overall length; and 500 feet or greater overall length. Port and harbors is required to submit monthly payments to KPU in amounts equal to 75 percent of fees collected in accordance with KMC 13.08.180.

(c)    Conditions. All pipes shall use only one bleeder.

(d)    Dock buildings and offices are charged at the appropriate business rates. (Ord. 1362 § 2, 1997)

11.16.070 Seafood processors and allied industries – Schedule D. Revised 4/23 Revised 4/24

Water Schedule D, seafood processors and allied industries, shall be as follows:

(a)    Application. Applicable to seafood processors and allied industries throughout the area served by the utilities.

(b)    Fish Processors and Allied Industries.

(1)    A minimum annual charge of $67,628.48 for all service sizes three inches or greater.

(2)    An additional charge for additional services sized as follows:

Size of Service

Charge per Season

5/8 – 1 inch

$2,351.24

1-1/4 inch

$4,222.07

1-1/2 inch

$5,637.85

2 inch

$16,862.89

(c)    Inspection. The utilities shall have free access at proper times of the day to all parts of the building and property supplied with water from the water system for the purpose of inspecting condition of pipes and fixtures, noting the amount of water and the manner in which it is used. The utilities reserve the privilege of closing off all pipes and fixtures found in a leaky condition or being used in a manner contrary to these regulations, and service on such pipes and fixtures will not be resumed until satisfactory repairs have been made and instructions given for the proper observance of these regulations.

All plumbing must be installed in such a manner that the entire system may be protected in freezing weather with only one bleeder. It is the intent of these regulations to establish a standard rate and service whereby each water user can receive full value in service.

(d)    Terms. All rates are based on operations during one complete season and service will not be supplied for less than one season nor will rates be prorated. Charges for service supplied shall be invoiced and payable in advance during the months of April through September, unless otherwise requested by the customer and approved by the utilities. The above rates pertain to water for seafood processing purposes only and do not include service for residential, dormitories, laundries, and restaurant facilities or other service which shall be billed separately under the proper rate schedules.

(e)    Tax Additions. The above rates are subject to proportional increases to compensate for any gross revenue, kilowatt-hour or other form of tax imposed by any municipal, state or federal taxing body, excepting those taxes, or levies, in effect upon the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. (Ord. 1987 § 5, 2024; Ord. 1962 § 5, 2023; Ord. 1941 § 5, 2022; Ord. 1923 § 5, 2021; Ord. 1889 § 5, 2019; Ord. 1870 § 5, 2018; Ord. 1847 § 1, 2017; Ord. 1806 § 5, 2016; Ord. 1786 § 6, 2015; Ord. 1745 § 5, 2014; Ord. 1713 § 5, 2013; Ord. 1598 § 5, 2008; Ord. 1565 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1559 § 5, 2006; Ord. 1538 § 5, 2006; Ord. 1290 § 12, 1994; Ord. 1211 § 2, 1991; Ord. 1018 § 2, 1984)

11.16.080 Fire hydrants (privately owned) – Schedule F. Revised 4/23 Revised 4/24

Water Schedule F, fire hydrants, shall be as follows:

(a)    Application. Applicable to privately owned fire hydrants, inside the corporate limits of Ketchikan, connected to the water lines or mains of the utilities and where such fire hydrants are installed, owned and maintained by the owner and/or user.

(b)    Rates.

Each 1 or 2 port fire hydrant (each outlet not more than 2-1/2 inches)

$119.44

Each 3 port fire hydrant having two 2-1/2-inch outlets and one outlet not more than 4 inches

$238.88

Each 3 port fire hydrant having two 2-1/2-inch outlets and one outlet not more than 6 inches

$283.67

(c)    Discount. None.

(d)    Terms. Water for fire protection only.

(e)    Definitions and Conditions. A fire hydrant shall be understood to be that type of hydrant, with one, two or three ports, commonly used for fire protection purposes.

Suitable valves shall be provided and installed by the owner at each hydrant, for separate control without interference with other pipes, mains or services.

In times of emergency such hydrants may be turned on or off at the direction of the city fire chief, fire marshal, or other authorized person, for use in the protection and saving of property.

(f)    Tax Additions. The above rates are subject to proportional increases to compensate for any gross revenue, kilowatt-hour or other form of tax imposed by any municipal state or federal taxing body, excepting those taxes, or levies, in effect upon the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. (Ord. 1987 § 6, 2024; Ord. 1962 § 6, 2023; Ord. 1941 § 6, 2022; Ord. 1923 § 6, 2021; Ord. 1889 § 6, 2019; Ord. 1870 § 6, 2018; Ord. 1806 § 6, 2016; Ord. 1786 § 7, 2015; Ord. 1745 § 6, 2014; Ord. 1713 § 6, 2013; Ord. 1665 § 5, 2011; Ord. 1642 § 5, 2010; Ord. 1617 § 5, 2009; Ord. 1598 § 6, 2008; Ord. 1565 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1538 § 6, 2006; Ord. 1490 § 6, 2004; Ord. 1290 § 13, 1994; Ord. 1211 § 2, 1991; Ord. 1018 § 2, 1984)

11.16.090 Fire hydrants – Schedule F-1. Revised 4/23 Revised 4/24

Water Schedule F-1, fire hydrants, shall be as follows:

(a)    Application. Applicable to utility owned fire hydrants, inside the corporate limits of Ketchikan, connected to the water lines or mains of the utilities, and where such hydrants, valves and connections are installed, owned and maintained by the utilities.

(b)    Rates.

Each 1 or 2 port fire hydrant (each outlet not more than 2-1/2 inches)

$32.84

Each 3 port fire hydrant having two 2-1/2 inch outlets and one outlet not more than 4 inches

$44.81

(c)    Discount. None.

(d)    Terms. Water for fire protection only.

(e)    Definitions and Conditions. A “fire hydrant” shall be understood to be that type of hydrant, with one, two or three ports, commonly used for fire protection purposes.

Suitable valves shall be provided and installed by the owner at each hydrant, for separate control, without interference with other pipes, mains or services.

In times of emergency such hydrants may be turned on or off at the direction of the city fire chief, fire marshal or other authorized person, for use in the protection and saving of property.

(f)    Tax Additions. The above rates are subject to proportional increases to compensate for any gross revenue, kilowatt-hour or other form of tax imposed by any municipal, state or federal taxing body, excepting those taxes, or levies, in effect upon the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. (Ord. 1987 § 7, 2024; Ord. 1962 § 7, 2023; Ord. 1941 § 7, 2022; Ord. 1923 § 7, 2021; Ord. 1889 § 7, 2019; Ord. 1870 § 7, 2018; Ord. 1806 § 7, 2016; Ord. 1786 § 8, 2015; Ord. 1745 § 7, 2014; Ord. 1713 § 7, 2013; Ord. 1665 § 6, 2011; Ord. 1642 § 6, 2010; Ord. 1617 § 6, 2009; Ord. 1598 § 7, 2008; Ord. 1565 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1559 § 6, 2006; Ord. 1538 § 7, 2006; Ord. 1490 § 7, 2004; Ord. 1290 § 14, 1994; Ord. 1211 § 2, 1991; Ord. 1018 § 2, 1984)

11.16.110 Temporary miscellaneous water service – Schedule G. Revised 4/23 Revised 4/24

Water Schedule G, temporary miscellaneous water service, shall be as follows:

(a)    Application. Applicable to temporary miscellaneous water service throughout the area served by the utilities.

(b)    Rate.

Size of Tap

Charge per Month or Part Thereof

3/4 inch

$123.58

1 inch

$167.81

1-1/4 inch

$279.34

1-1/2 inch

$448.47

2 inch

$900.53

Over 2 inch

By special contract

(c)    Discount. None.

(d)    Conditions. All pipes, hydrants, valves and outlets must be properly maintained to avoid waste of water. The utilities reserves the right to discontinue service where pipes and fixtures are in a leaky condition or being used in a manner conflicting with these regulations. Service on such pipes and fixtures will not be resumed until satisfactory repairs have been made and the regulations governing this service properly observed.

All plumbing must be installed in such a manner that the entire system will be protected in freezing weather using only one bleeder.

It is the intent of these regulations to establish a standard of rates and service whereby each water user can receive full value in service.

(e)    Availability.

(1)    Where construction work is necessary, service will be furnished at the rate specified in this tariff, plus all cost of connection and disconnection, less the salvage value of material used. Prospective customers shall be required to pay an estimated cost in advance, adjustment to be made when work is completed or service discontinued.

(2)    When no construction work is necessary, service will be furnished under the rate covered by this tariff, plus the estimated cost of connection and disconnection which shall be paid in advance.

(3)    Prospective customers shall be required to make a deposit for service to be rendered in an amount equal to the estimated billing for two months of service.

(f)    Tax Additions. The above rate is subject to proportional increases to compensate for any gross revenue, kilowatt-hour or other form of tax imposed by any municipal, state or federal taxing body, excepting those taxes, or levies, in effect upon the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. (Ord. 1987 § 8, 2024; Ord. 1962 § 8, 2023; Ord. 1941 § 8, 2022; Ord. 1923 § 8, 2021; Ord. 1889 § 8, 2019; Ord. 1870 § 8, 2018; Ord. 1806 § 8, 2016; Ord. 1786 § 9, 2015; Ord. 1745 § 8, 2014; Ord. 1713 § 8, 2013; Ord. 1665 § 7, 2011; Ord. 1642 § 7, 2010; Ord. 1617 § 7, 2009; Ord. 1598 § 8, 2008; Ord. 1565 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1559 § 7, 2006; Ord. 1538 § 8, 2006; Ord. 1490 § 8, 2004; Ord. 1211 § 2, 1991; Ord. 1018 § 2, 1984)