Chapter 13.10
WATER RATES
Sections:
13.10.030 System investment fee.
13.10.010 Rate schedule.
A. Water Rates.
1. Potable Water.
|
Meter Size |
Base Rate |
Tier No. 1 |
Tier No. 2 |
Tier No. 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3/4-inch |
$56.50 |
$1.00/100 cf 501 – 3,000 cf |
$2.00/100 cf 3,001 – 8,000 cf |
$4.03/100 cf >8,001 cf |
|
1-inch |
$75.85 |
$1.00/100 cf 501 – 3,000 cf |
$2.00/100 cf 3,001 – 8,000 cf |
$4.03/100 cf >8,001 cf |
|
1.25-inch – 1.5-inch |
$105.00 |
$1.00/100 cf 501 – 3,000 cf |
$2.00/100 cf 3,001 – 8,000 cf |
$4.03/100 cf >8,001 cf |
|
2-inch |
$138.15 |
$1.00/100 cf 501 – 3,000 cf |
$2.00/100 cf 3,001 – 8,000 cf |
$4.03/100 cf >8,001 cf |
|
2.5-inch |
$222.30 |
$1.00/100 cf 501 – 3,000 cf |
$2.00/100 cf 3,001 – 8,000 cf |
$4.03/100 cf >8,001 cf |
|
4-inch |
$559.20 |
$1.00/100 cf 501 – 3,000 cf |
$2.00/100 cf 3,001 – 8,000 cf |
$4.03/100 cf >8,001 cf |
2. Nonpotable Water.
|
Meter Size |
Base Rate |
Tier No. 1 |
Tier No. 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2-inch |
$138.15 |
$1.05/100 cf |
$2.10/100 cf |
|
2.5-inch |
$222.36 |
$1.05/100 cf |
$2.10/100 cf |
|
4-inch |
$349.20 |
$1.05/100 cf |
$2.10/100 cf |
Billings for water used each month shall be determined by meter readings and shall include the sum of the monthly base rate, and tier charges as applicable.
B. In addition to such other changes as may be approved by the town council, commencing effective December 20, 2024, and on December 20th of each successive year thereafter, the base rate and the tier rates addressed herein shall be automatically increased by a factor equal to the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index, Pacific Cities and U.S. City Average, All Items Indexes, for the previous one-year period from July to July, all Urban Consumers, West B/C, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In no event shall the rates be increased by an amount greater than five percent without prior approval by the town council. The town council shall review the automatic increase by September 30th each year and may waive the automatic increase at its discretion. The rates shall not, in any case, decrease. (Ord. 850 § 1, 2023; Ord. 831 § 1, 2021; Ord. 803 § 1, 2019; Ord. 790 § 1, 2018; Ord. 783 § 1, 2017; Ord. 772 § 1, 2016; Ord. 760 § 1, 2015; Ord. 751 § 1, 2014; Ord. 737 § 1, 2013; Ord. 731 § 1, 2012; Ord. 723 § 1, 2011; Ord. 701 § 1, 2008; Ord. 693 § 1, 2007; Ord. 668 § 1, 2006; Ord. 636 § 1, 2003).
13.10.020 Utility tax.
A. From and after the first day of January, 2004, there is hereby levied and imposed on every person, corporation, municipal corporation, or others engaged in the occupation of furnishing water service within the corporate limits of the town of Waterville, Washington, a utility tax equal to six percent of the total gross revenues derived from said business.
B. Said taxes shall be computed and paid into the treasury of the town of Waterville on or before the last day of the month following the month upon which the tax is based.
C. The proceeds of said tax shall be paid into the general fund of the town to be used as the council of the town of Waterville may direct. (Ord. 636 § 2, 2003).
13.10.030 System investment fee.
In addition to other charges for water utility services, each property owner seeking to connect to the existing water system of the town shall pay a system investment fee of $3,000 per new connection. The system investment fee collected by the town shall be considered revenue of such system. (Ord. 678 § 1, 2007).
13.10.040 Annexation.
The town shall require as a condition of providing water services to properties outside of the town limits that the properties annex into the town prior to receiving said services. (Ord. 818 § 3, 2020).