Chapter 13.24 - SEWER SERVICE FEES AND CHARGES*

Sections:

13.24.010 - Sewer service fee imposed.#

Effective September 1, 1991, there shall be imposed a fee for sewer service which shall be based upon the average water consumption for the months of November through March of the prior calendar year, provided that the initial billings shall be based upon the best information available.

(Ord. 244 § 2 (part), 1991)

13.24.020 - Sewer usage charge figured upon water consumption.#

The sewer usage charge shall be figured upon each one thousand (1,000) gallons of water consumed, pursuant to the formula set out in Section 13.24.010.

(Ord. 244 § 2 (part), 1991)

13.24.030 - Rates to be reviewed by city council.#

From and after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, the rates imposed shall be reviewed by the city council in conjunction with the budget process every year, and a new resolution shall be adopted as part of the fiscal budget.

(Ord. 244 § 2 (part), 1991)

13.24.040 - Terms and conditions.#

The following terms and conditions shall apply in this chapter: A.

The minimum monthly charge for each connection shall be for one thousand (1,000) gallons.

B.

The minimum monthly charge for a new residential single family dwelling customer will be five thousand (5,000) gallons per dwelling unit until a winter average history can be obtained.

C.

The minimum monthly charge for a new residential multi-family unit customer will be the previous winter average or five thousand (5,000) gallons per unit until a winter average history can be obtained, whichever is greater. Average winter water usage may be prospectively adjusted during the year if the customer provides proof of leakage, repair, and data supporting lower water usage.

D.

If the average winter consumption for a residential connection is not available, for whatever reason, actual usage or a minimum of five thousand (5,000) gallons per dwelling unit will be used until an average winter consumption is available, whichever is greater.

E.

For a new business customer, the average winter consumption for the previous business will be used, or the actual monthly consumption if the business type has changed, until a winter average history can be obtained.

F.

For those sewer connections using a well, the following will apply. A residential connection will be charged the minimum of five thousand (5,000) gallons per dwelling unit. For business connections, the city may require a city-approved meter, at the owner's expense, on the well. The business owner must maintain said meter in a working condition approved by the city. The city reserves the right to use comparable business averages and samples in the event that the business owner fails to maintain a meter approved by the city.

G.

Any sewer user can install, at their expense, a city-approved meter on their sewer. For any such connections, the monthly readings of these meters will be the basis for sewer charges, and such charges shall be the same per one thousand (1,000) gallons. The city reserves the right to require confirmation of readings.

(Ord. 2003-14; Ord. 244 § 2 (part), 1991)

(Ord. No. 2015-31, Exh. B, 12-2-2015)