HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated August 27, 2013 ITEM # 45
DATE: 08-27-13
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: WATER METER SETTING FEE REVISIONS TO APPENDIX Q
BACKGROUND:
The City Council approved purchase agreements for water meters and related parts on
August 13. These new agreements are part of an interim step in an eventual transition
to an Automated Meter Reading system. This transition is due to older model meter
registers no longer being available.
The meter setting fees shown in Appendix Q of the Municipal Code include, among
other things, the cost of the meters and appurtenances. Because no purchase
agreements were in place at the time, those fees were estimated at the start of the
fiscal year. With the new meter pricing now finalized, Council directed staff to
prepare a revision to Appendix Q to update the meter setting fees. The attached
ordinance accomplishes that direction. Changes between the current and proposed fees
are shown below:
Meter & Setting Fees - Disc Style
5/8" or 5/8 " x 1/4" disc $215.00 $295.00
1/4" disc $220.00 $325.00
1" disc $255.00 $350.00
11/2" disc $605.00 $655.00
Meter & Setting Fees - Magnetic Style
11/2 $1,460.00 $1,465.00
2" $2,095.00 No Change
3" $2��"0 00 $2,850.00
4" $ 00 $3,560.00
6" $5,860.00 $4,825.00
Meter & Setting Fees - Turbo Style
2" $1r340 00 1,690.00
3" $2,030.00 $2,270.00
4" $`'�00 $3,300.00
6" $3,980.00 $6,075.00
Frozen/damaged
Construction Meter $215.00 $295.00
These fees are only charged at the time of initial installation. Perpetual maintenance of
the meters, including routine replacement, is built into the overall water rate structure.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the attached ordinance updating the City's water meter setting fees as
described above.
2. Do not approve the attached ordinance. Meter setting fees would then remain as
shown in the current Appendix Q.
MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The fees charged to customers for the initial water meter installation include the cost of
the water meter and appurtenances. The City's cost for purchasing new water
meters has changed from what was estimated at the start of the fiscal year. It is
appropriate to adjust the meter fees to pass the updated costs on to those who
request new water services.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, thereby approving on the attached ordinance updating the City's
water meter setting fees.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY
OF AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING APPENDIX Q WATER AND
POLLUTION CONTROL FEES& CHARGES AND ENACTING A NEW
APPENDIX Q WATER AND POLLUTION CONTROL FEES &
CHARGES THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVISION OF
WATER METER FEES; REPEALING ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES
OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF
SUCH CONFLICT;AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED,by the City Council for the City of Ames,Iowa,that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames,Iowa shall be and the same is hereby amended by
enacting a new Appendix Q as follows:
APPENDIX Q
WATER AND POLLUTION CONTROL FEES&CHARGES
"Water Division
Bulk Water Service..........................................................................................................$0.74/100 gallons
Water Meter Division*
Meter&Setting Fees-Disc Style
5/8" or 5/8 " x 3/a" disc.....................................................................................................$295.00
3/a" disc.............................................................................................................................$325.00
1" disc..............................................................................................................................$350.00
1'/2" disc...........................................................................................................................$655.00
Meter&Setting Fees-Magnetic Style
1'/Z" ..............................................................................................................................$1,465.00
211 ..................................................................................................................................$2,095.00
311 .................................................................................................................................$2,850.00
411 .................................................................................................................................$3,560.00
611 .................................................................................................................................$4,825.00
Meter& Setting Fees-Turbo Style
211 .................................................................................................................................$1,690.00
31t .................................................................................................................................$2,270.00
41t .................................................................................................................................$3,300.00
611 .................................................................................................................................$6,075.00
Meter&Setting Fees-Misc.Meters
Larger than 4" or alternative styles
-to be determined when ordered
HydrantMeter**.............................................................................................................. $210.00
Frozen/damaged meter
ConstructionMeter........................................................................................................ $295.00
Meters 1-1/2"and larger........................................................ $120 trip fee+repairs/replacement
Meters 1"and smaller............................................................ $65.00 trip fee+Depreciated Value
Depreciated Value is a straight line depreciation of the Meter and Setting Fees above,based on length of time meter
has been in service.
< 1 year ................................................................................................................. 100%
<2 years................................................................................................................ 90%
<3 years................................................................................................................ 80%
<4 years................................................................................................................ 70%
<5 years................................................................................................................ 60%
<6 years................................................................................................................ 50%
<7 years................................................................................................................ 40%
<8 years................................................................................................................ 30%
<9 years................................................................................................................ 20%
<10 years................................................................................................................ 10%
>10 years................................................................................................................. $0
Unauthorized use of water..................................................................... $165.00/occurrence
Unmetered use of water....................................................................... $2.17/day+$14.44/month
Resetting fee for unauthorized meter removal................................................................... $65.00
Customer requested meter test fee................................................................................... $120.00
Service or meter disconnect or reconnect fee.............................................................. $65.00/trip
* Meter setting fees above include two service trips (one to set the temporary/construction meter, and one to
set the permanent meter). A fee of$65.00 will be charged for additional trips due to unexposed or inoperable
curb boxes, incomplete remote wire installations, or other circumstances where the meter installation cannot be
completed.
** Hydrant meter fees include the cost to install and remove the meter. Requests to move the meter to a new
location will be charged one-half of the hydrant meter fee. Consumption will be billed at the "Irrigation and
Yard Water"rate. For usage that covers more than 30 days,the block sizes will be adjusted accordingly.
WPC Division
Waste Hauler Fee-Ames locations*
Domestic/Residential Waste...................................................... $43.00/load+$29.14/100 gallons
($58.86/cubic yard)
Restaurant Grease Traps ........................................................... $43.00/load+$22.97/100 gallons
($46.60/cubic yard)
Non-Domestic Waste..................................................... $43.00/load+unit rate to be determined
*Non-Ames location surcharge........................................................................................................... 15%
Unauthorized Sewer Use..................................................................................... $180.00/occurrence
Unmetered Sewer Use....................................................................................... $2.31/day+$15.83/month
High-Strength Surcharge Rates
Parameter Surcharge Rate
Oxygen Demand
CBOD5 $0.38/lb.
COD $0.14/lb.
Nitrogen
NH3-N $1.33/lb.
TKN $0.86/lb.
Solids
TSS $0.56/lb.
Section Two. All ordinances,or parts of ordinances,in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent
of such conflict,if any.
Section Three.This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as
required by law.
Passed this day of ,
Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ann H. Campbell,Mayor