DIVISION 2. - RATES AND CHARGES
Part of the Code of Ordinances of East Providence, RI.
The text
Sec. 17-36. - Water rates.#
(a)
The water rates for water furnished by the city to the consumer and measured by meter shall be billed at $5.03 per 100 cubic feet, until May 16, 2021. Effective May 17, 2021, for all consumers, the water rate shall be $5.33 per 100 cubic feet. For subsequent years, the effective rate shall be modified as follows:
Effective October 15, 2022, the rate per 100 cubic feet will increase to $5.65.
Effective October 15, 2023, the rate per 100 cubic feet will increase to $5.99.
Effective October 15, 2024, the rate per 100 cubic feet will increase to $6.35.
Effective October 15, 2025, the rate per 100 cubic feet will increase to $6.73.
At the end of each fiscal year, an analysis will be performed to determine if revenues are consistent with projections. Prior to the end of fiscal year 2023-2024, a rate study will be performed to determine if a modification is required for subsequent years.
(b)
All additional charges to the city from the Providence water supply board, the state or any other authorized agency shall be added to the city billing for water charges to its customers in the first billing period following the imposition of any such additional charges.
(c)
Effective May 17, 2021, the annual fixed meter charge portion of the water charge shall be as follows:
Meter Size Fixed Charge (Existing) Fixed Charge Effective May 17, 2021 Fixed Charge Effective November 1, 2022 Fixed Charge Effective November 1, 2023 Fixed Charge Effective November 1, 2024 Fixed Charge Effective November 1, 2025
⅝" $85.00 $90.10 $95.51 $101.24 $107.31 $113.75
¾" $127.50 $135.15 $143.26 $151.86 $160.97 $170.63
1" $212.50 $225.25 $238.77 $253.10 $268.29 $284.39
1½" $425.00 $450.50 $477.53 $506.18 $536.55 $568.74
2" $680.00 $720.80 $764.05 $809.89 $858.48 $909.99
3" $1,360.00 $1,441.60 $1,528.10 $1,619.79 $1,716.98 $1,820.00
4" $2,125.00 $2,252.50 $2,387.65 $2,530.91 $2,682.76 $2,843.73
6" $4,250.00 $4,505.00 $4,775.30 $5,061.82 $5,365.53 $5,687.46
8" $6,800.00 $7,208.00 $7,640.48 $8,098.91 $8,584.84 $9,099.93
Such fee shall be prorated quarterly or monthly for customers who are billed on a quarterly or monthly basis.
(d)
Any amount unpaid on the due date, after a seven calendar day grace period, shall be subject to a penalty at the rate of 12 per centum, per annum.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 17-36; Ch. 144, § I, 10-23-00; Ch. 270, § I, 8-19-03; Ch. 368, § I, 11-1-05; Ch. 469, § I, 11-5-08; Ch. 602, § II, 5-6-14; Ch. 669, §§ I, II, 5-2-17; Ch. 687, § I, 11-21-17; Ch. 798, § I, 4-20-21)
Sec. 17-37. - Water service fees.#
Fees for service charges for the following services performed by the water department are hereby fixed as follows: (1)
Installation of water meter .....$50.00
(2)
Testing water meter under existing regulations or when requested by customer: .....
a.
1-inch and smaller .....No charge
b.
1.5-inch and larger .....Actual cost
(3)
Turning off or turning on water after working hours at request of customer (non-emergency): Actual labor cost
(4)
Turning on water after customer pays delinquent bill .....25.00
(5)
Shut off charge (for nonpayment) .....50.00
(6)
Fire protection service sprinkler or private hydrant: .....
a.
Six-inch pipe serviced to property, annual .....225.00
b.
Eight-inch pipe services to property, annual .....300.00
c.
Two-inch pipe serviced to property, annual .....100.00
d.
Sprinkler system on domestic service .....100.00
(7)
Fire flow test .....100.00
(8)
Final reading and closing statement .....25.00
(9)
Frozen meter: Actual repair cost
(10)
Bacteria sample—New water main disinfection .....40.00
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 17-37; Ch. 273, § I, 8-19-03; Ch. 687, § II, 11-21-17)
Sec. 17-38. - Water shutoff hardships.#
The city administration shall be charged with establishing a water service shutoff policy pursuant to the following conditions; (1)
Those seeking relief from water shutoffs due to financial or medical hardships will appeal to the city's administrative process for relief. Medical hardship is defined as a medical condition of a customer or member of the customer's household in which the cessation of water service would create a health hazard. Medical documentation of the condition must be presented to substantiate the hardship. Financial hardship is defined as a death, disability or incapacity of the customer or a member of the customer's household that causes a substantial impact on the income of a customer or customer's household. Financial documentation of the loss must be presented to substantiate the hardship.
(2)
Appeals of the city administration decision regarding a "water shutoff" for medical or financial hardships may be appealed to the city council sitting as the claims committee within 7 days of the city administration's decision. Appeals must be heard within 21 days upon receipt by the city.
(3)
Upon the filing of a hardship request with the city administration by a customer, the customer's shutoff shall be stayed until the matter is heard and decided by the City Council. Should a hardship not be granted, the customer shall have five (5) business days to pay prior to shutoff.
(4)
Any substantive changes to the administration's shut-off policy shall be transmitted to the city council and entered into the record. The new policy shall not take effect for thirty days after transmittal and shall be posted on the city's website.
(Ch. 687, § III, 11-21-17)