Chapter 4.15
INDUSTRIAL SOURCE CONTROL FEES
Sections:
4.15.020 Nonresidential sewer service charges.
4.15.030 Scope of charges and fees for source control program.
4.15.040 Payment of fees, charges and delinquencies.
4.15.050 Reinstatement deposit.
4.15.010 Purpose.
It is the purpose of this chapter to provide for both the recovery of costs from industrial users of the district’s facilities for the implementation of the source control and related programs and to provide for a sewer service fee to be imposed on all dischargers to the WCW sewer system with regard to the source control and related programs. The applicable charges or fees will be set forth in the district’s fee schedule. [Ord. 2023-004 § 3.010]
4.15.020 Nonresidential sewer service charges.
All industrial users shall pay a sewer service charge for district wastewater disposal services, which shall reflect the quantity, quality and flow of the wastewater of the industrial user and will be based on the district’s operating costs to intercept, treat and dispose of the wastewater. This sewer service charge shall be in addition to the fee imposed on industrial users for the administration of the source control program as set forth in this chapter. [Ord. 2023-004 § 3.020]
4.15.030 Scope of charges and fees for source control program.
WCW may adopt charges and fees to compensate the district for its activities under the source control program, which may include:
A. Setting up and operating the district’s pretreatment program, septage program, industrial user notification program and slug discharge program.
B. Monitoring, sampling, inspection and surveillance procedures.
C. Reviewing accidental discharge procedures and construction.
D. Processing permit applications.
E. Implementation of administrative and legal enforcement measures.
F. Other fees as the district may deem necessary to carry out the requirements of the programs contained herein.
These fees relate solely to the matters covered by this chapter and are separate from all other fees chargeable by the district. These fees and charges may include staff costs, as well as legal, consulting and laboratory costs, associated with the district’s activities in implementation of these programs. See Appendix B1 for more details. [Ord. 2023-004 § 3.030]
4.15.040 Payment of fees, charges and delinquencies.
A. Except as otherwise provided, all fees, charges and penalties made pursuant to the provisions of this chapter are due and payable upon receipt of notice thereof. All such amounts shall become delinquent 45 days after the date of invoice.
B. A penalty for delinquent accounts will be charged in accordance with the following:
1. Thirty days after the date of invoice, a penalty of 10 percent of the base invoice amount, not to exceed a maximum of $1,000.
2. Ninety days after the date of invoice, an additional penalty of 10 percent of the base invoice amount shall be imposed; the cumulative total of the penalties will not exceed a maximum of $4,000.
C. Any invoice outstanding and unpaid after 90 days will be cause for immediate initiation for permit revocation proceedings.
D. Penalties charged under this section shall not accrue to those invoices successfully appealed, provided the district receives written notification of said appeal prior to the payment due date. Payment of disputed charges is still required during district review of any appeal submitted by industrial users. [Ord. 2023-004 § 3.040]
4.15.050 Reinstatement deposit.
Permitted industrial users who have been subject to enforcement proceedings may be required to deposit with the district an amount determined by the general manager prior to permission being granted for further discharges to the WCW sewer system. The deposit shall be provided as a security to ensure that the requirements of this chapter are complied with, and all fees and charges associated with the industrial user’s permit are paid. The security may be returned after one year; provided, that the industrial user has not been subject to any enforcement actions or enforcement fees within that one-year period. The deposit shall be cash or other security acceptable to the district. [Ord. 2023-004 § 3.050]
The appendix referenced herein is available at the district office for review.