Chapter 13.25
RATES AND BILLS
Sections:
13.25.050 Turn offs and turn ons.
13.25.060 Unoccupied units liable.
13.25.070 Commencement of charges.
13.25.010 Water rates.
A. All water sold by the town shall be sold at the following rates:
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Residential Water Rates |
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For calendar year 2019 residential water fees are set as described below. Beginning January 1, 2020, residential water fees (monthly service charge and all progressive tiers) will be increased 3% automatically every January 1st annually. |
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Calculation of Residential Water Bills |
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All residential water customers will pay the monthly service charge and pay the amount per progressive tier in which they use water. Also the rate set for Progressive Tier K shall increase by the Progressive Tier K amount for every 1,000 gallons used. Example: A residential water customer using 15,000 gallons monthly would pay: monthly service charge, tier charges for all Progressive Tiers A – K and the Progressive Tier K rate for 12,000, 13,000, 14,000 and 15,000 gallons. |
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Monthly Service Charge |
$20.00 |
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Progressive Tier A 1 – 1,999 Gallons |
$3.00 |
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Progressive Tier B 2,000 – 2,999 Gallons |
$3.25 |
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Progressive Tier C 3,000 – 3,999 Gallons |
$3.50 |
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Progressive Tier D 4,000 – 4,999 Gallons |
$3.50 |
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Progressive Tier E 5,000 – 5,999 Gallons |
$3.50 |
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Progressive Tier F 6,000 – 6,999 Gallons |
$3.50 |
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Progressive Tier G 7,000 – 7,999 Gallons |
$5.00 |
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Progressive Tier H 8,000 – 8,999 Gallons |
$5.00 |
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Progressive Tier I 9,000 – 9,999 Gallons |
$5.00 |
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Progressive Tier J 10,000 – 10,999 Gallons |
$5.00 |
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Progressive Tier K 11,000 – Ceiling Gallons |
$7.00 |
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Commercial Water Rates |
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For calendar year 2019 commercial water fees are set as described below. Beginning January 1, 2020, commercial water fees (monthly service charge and all progressive tiers) will be increased 3% automatically every January 1st annually. |
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Calculation of Commercial Water Bills |
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All commercial water customers will pay the monthly service charge and pay the amount per progressive tier in which they use water. Also the rate set for Progressive Tier K shall increase by the Progressive Tier K amount for every 1,000 gallons used. Example: A commercial water customer using 15,000 gallons monthly would pay: monthly service charge, tier charges for all Progressive Tiers A – K and the Progressive Tier K rate for 12,000, 13,000, 14,000 and 15,000 gallons. |
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Monthly Service Charge |
$22.00 |
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Progressive Tier A 1 – 1,999 Gallons |
$5.00 |
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Progressive Tier B 2,000 – 2,999 Gallons |
$5.25 |
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Progressive Tier C 3,000 – 3,999 Gallons |
$5.50 |
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Progressive Tier D 4,000 – 4,999 Gallons |
$5.50 |
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Progressive Tier E 5,000 – 5,999 Gallons |
$5.50 |
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Progressive Tier F 6,000 – 6,999 Gallons |
$5.50 |
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Progressive Tier G 7,000 – 7,999 Gallons |
$6.00 |
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Progressive Tier H 8,000 – 8,999 Gallons |
$6.00 |
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Progressive Tier I 9,000 – 9,999 Gallons |
$6.00 |
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Progressive Tier J 10,000 – 10,999 Gallons |
$6.00 |
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Progressive Tier K 11,000 – Ceiling Gallons |
$8.00 |
B. State sales tax shall be charged in addition to the above rate as provided by state law. (Ord. 19-08 § 6, 2019; Ord. 14-04 § 3, 2014; Ord. 01-015 § 13, 2001; Ord. 96-004, 1996; Ord. 95-003, 1995; Ord. 94-014, 1994; Ord. 94-007, 1994; prior code § 16-5-1)
13.25.020 Minimum rate.
Service for a time period less than a month shall be charged at the minimum monthly rate. (Ord. 01-015 § 13, 2001; prior code § 16-5-2)
13.25.030 Water bills.
A. Water meters shall be read on the twenty-fifth day of each month, as nearly as possible, and a separate bill shall be rendered for each meter and mailed on the first day of each succeeding month. All water bills shall be due on or before the fifteenth day of the month following the utility billing date. If the fifteenth day falls on a nonbusiness day, the bill will be due on the next business day. The town reserves the right to vary the dates or length of billing period, temporarily or permanently, if necessary or desirable. Bills shall become delinquent after 15 days following billing date, at which time a 10 percent late fee will be assessed, and service may be discontinued after providing notice to the consumer.
B. Such notice shall provide the customer the opportunity for a hearing before the town clerk. The notice shall advise the customer that he has five days after the notice has been issued to make a written request to the town clerk for such a hearing. The purpose of the hearing shall be to determine if there is good cause for the customer not to pay the bill. If, after such notice and hearing, the town clerk determines there is not good cause and the customer continues to fail in paying charges, the water meter will be disconnected, the customer’s account closed by deducting from the customer’s deposit the total amount of the bill, including penalties, up to the time of disconnection of the meter. The customer may appeal the decision of the town clerk to the mayor and council by giving written notice thereof and by posting with the clerk an amount equal to the amount due for the customer’s water bill. During the appeal procedure, the customer shall be entitled to continued service provided all bills are kept current. (Ord. 19-08 § 7, 2019; Ord. 01-015 § 13, 2001; Ord. 98-003, 1998; prior code § 16-5-3)
13.25.040 Incorrect bill.
Any consumer may present a claim to the town if he believes that he may have received an incorrect water bill. Such claim shall be presented in person at the Town Hall before such bill becomes delinquent; provided, that the consumer may make a claim following payment of his bill, and his payment shall not prejudice his claim. Such claim shall not exempt the consumer from delinquency penalties if he fails to pay his bill on time. (Prior code § 16-5-4)
13.25.050 Turn offs and turn ons.
A charge of $40.00 shall be made for each turn on of water service for reasons other than change of occupancy. (Ord. 19-08 § 8, 2019; Ord. 01-015 § 13, 2001; Ord. 98-003, 1998; prior code § 16-5-5)
13.25.060 Unoccupied units liable.
The above minimum charges for additional residential units shall apply regardless of whether the residential unit is occupied or unoccupied. (Ord. 01-015 § 13, 2001; prior code § 16-5-6)
13.25.070 Commencement of charges.
The town shall commence service charges for a consumer when the water meter is installed and the connection is made, regardless of whether water is used or not. (Ord. 01-015 § 13, 2001; prior code § 16-5-7)