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ITEM # 20
DATE 03-05-19
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: WATER RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR FY 2019/20
BACKGROUND:
Each year as a part of the annual budget process.. staff updates a spreadsheet model
for the Water and Sewer Funds that reflects current and projected operating and capital
expenses for the utilities over the next ten years. and the resulting annual ending fund
balance in each of the funds. This model is used to establish a long-range pattern of
rate increases that will fully finance these self-funded enterprise utilities, including a
25% operating reserve.
During the development of the FY 19/20 budget, staff determined that a seven percent
(7%) increase to water rates would be needed. effective July 1 , 2019. While the need
for an increase was shared with Council during the budget presentations, no formal
action has yet been taken to adjust the rates. Attached to this Council Action Form
is a draft ordinance that will increase the water rates by 7%, effective for all bills
mailed on or after July 1 , 2019. No sewer rate increase is proposed for the
coming fiscal year.
The slides attached to this Council Action Form provide a summary of the fund balance
analysis in a format that is very similar to what has been used in prior years.
ALTERNATIVES:
1 . Approve on first reading an ordinance that adjusts water rates by seven percent
(7%), effective for bills mailed on or after July 1 , 2019.
2. Direct staff to make modifications to the rate ordinance.
3. Do not take any action to adjust water rates, and give staff direction on expenditure
reductions in order to maintain a positive Water Fund balance.
MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The proposed rate increase is necessary to fund the on-going operations and
maintenance budget plus the anticipated capital improvements projects.
Therefore. it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1 , thereby approving on first reading an ordinance that adjusts water
rates by seven percent (7%) effective for bills mailed on or after July 1 . 2019.
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Outline
• National & State-Wide Trends in Rates
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• Projected Need for Revenue Increase i l
• Translating Revenue Needs to Rates
• Customer Perspective
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• Council Direction
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National and State Trends
Data sources include: a
• 2017 Cost of Clean Water Index low
National Association of Clean Water Agencies
• 2016 Water and Wastewater Rate Survey ,
American Water Works Association
• 2018 Iowa Water and Wastewater Rate Survey
City of Ames Water and Pollution Control
Solids Contact Unit in service
Ames Water Plant
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National Trends
2017 Cost of Clean Water Index NACWA Projected National Annual Change
r in Cost,Based on Approved and
Anticipated Rate Increases-
NACwA
• Average annual wastewater bill has doubled in the 8%
past 14 years
6%
• Wastewater utilities expect charges to increase from a.s%s 4.694
3.0%to 4.6°% per year for the next 5 years A% 3S% 3.79G
• Nationally, the average increase in 2016 was 1.7x the 2%
rate of inflation
161h consecutive year that sewer rates national) 0%
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have outpaced inflation)
National Trends
2016 Water & Wastewater Rate Survey, ` : r
American Water Works Association ■
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88/o of Drinking Water Utilities have increased rates in _
the past two years
• 85%of Wastewater Utilities have increased rates in the
past two years.
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• Lowest costs for both water and sewer were in the
Midwest
Water main break repair in Ames
Circa 1953
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National Trends
2012 to 2016 1
Rates:
Average Annual Increase in Waterate 5.9%
Average Annual Increase in Sewer Rates: 4.4% Ora
Average Annual Increase in CPI: 1.1%
Source:2016 Water and Wastewater Rate Survey,AWWA/Roftelis Financial Consultants Cogeneration switchgeor
Ames Water Pollution Control Facility
Recent Rate Adjustments in Ames
Water Sewer
FY 15/16 ...." 4% d _ 5% kip:
FY 16/17 -- --
FY 17/18
FY 18/19 3.5% 3%
Net Annual Average
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pH meter and buffers
Ames Water Plant
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Ames Trends vs. National Trends
Water
National Average Annual Increase: 5.9%
Ames .Average Annual Increase: 1.9%,
Sewer �`S
National Average Annual Increase: 4.4%
Ames Average Annual Increase: 2.0%
Average Annual Increase in CPI: 1.13% '^
National and CPI Data:2012—2016
Ames Data:2014—2018 Smart Water Conservation Promotion
Water&Pollution Control Dept.
Ames Trends vs. Iowa Trends
Water
Iowa Average Annual Increase: 5.9%
Ames Average Annual Increase: 1.9% ;
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Sewer
Iowa Average Annual Increase: 5.1% hl '
Ames Average Annual Increase: 2.0%
Average Annual Increase in CPI: 2.0%
Iowa,Ames,and CPI Data:2014—2018
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Iowa Trends in Water Rates
1999-2018, Cities with population >10,000 with lime softening, 600 cf per month
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Comparing Across Demand Thresholds
Cities with population >10,000 with lime softening, 2018
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700.00 $7.000.00 i •
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• Statewide Median ♦ Ames Rates
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Iowa Trends in Sewer Rates
1999-2018, Cities with population >10,000, 600(-f orr mop x
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Comparing Across Demand Thresholds
Cities with population >10,000, 2018
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Water Revenue Sources
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Revenue Need and Rate Adjustments in Ames BestTostingWoterinlowa
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All Other Revenues, Rate-Derived Sales,
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$909,000
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Water Rate-Derived Revenue
Consumption,
Yard Meter Minimum $5,561,000
Charge, $72,700
Multi-unit Charge,
$326,000
Minimum Charge,
$3,854,000
Rate-Derived Revenue Estimate:
$9.81M
Current Water Rates
Winter 50.0222
All customers;all consumption
Summer
Residential f X
Block 1(First 1,000 cf) $,0.0222
Block 2(Next 1,500 cf) $0.0392
Block 3(Over 2,500 cf) $0.0590 s
Irrigation&Yard Water
Block 1(First 2,000 cf) $0.0321100
Block 2(Next 3,000 cf) $0.0590 '(�
Block 3(Over 5,000 cf) $0.0982
Non-Residential $0.0291
All consumption
Non-Peaking Industrial $0.0222 Piping in High Service Pump Room
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All consumption
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Water Fund Rate Model — No Adjustments
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■Ending Fund Balance Operating Reserve
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Guiding Philosophy on Rates
• Rate increases should be done with smaller
percentage increases on a more frequent
basis, as opposed to larger increases on a
less frequent basis.
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• Slowly grow the operating reserve in each
Fund over time until it reaches 25% of the - --_
Fund's annual operating expenses
Limestone sign salvaged from the 1924
water plant,relocated to the new facility
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Water Fund Rate Model
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Water and Sewer Rate Projections
Last Current Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 6 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10
Year Year
17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-26 26-26 26-27 27-28 28-29
Water Fund 3.5% 7% 9% 9% 9% 9%
Sewer Fund 3% 6% 6% 6% 6% 6%
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Revised Water Rates
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Existing Increase Proposed
Winter
All customers;all consumption $0.0222 $0.0016 $0.0238
Summer -
Residential
Block 1(First 1,000 cf) $0.0222 $0.0016 $0.0238
Block 2(Next 1,500 cf) $0.0392 $0.0027 $0.0420 �.♦'
Block 3(Over 2,500 cf) $0.0590 $0.0041 $0.0631 f
Irrigation&Yard Water
Block 1(First 2,000 cf) $0.0321 $0.0022 $0.0343 l �
Block 2(Next3,000 cf) $0.0590 $0.0041 $0.0631
Block 3(Over 5,000 cf) $0.0982 $0.0069 $0.1051
Non-Residential $0.0291 $0.0020 $0,0311
All consumption Bloomington Road Elevated Tank(BRET)
as seen from above
Non-Peaking Industrial $0.0222 $0.0016 $0.0238
All consumption
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Associated Rates and Fees
• Water Minimum bills, multiple dwelling unit fees would also adjust
by 7%
• Meter setting fees would be adjusted based on actual cost recovery
• Adding standard fees for wastewater sampling
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Sample Customer Bill — Median Residential
Electric Storm Water
Electric/Water Use Summer Water Summer Sewer Total
600 kWh and 600 cf $81.10 $4.95 $24.69 $27.95 $138.69
Electric ECA -$3.66 -$3.66
Totals $77.44 $4.95 $24.69 $27.95 $135.03
Increase Due to Rate Change $0.00 $0.00 $1.73 $0.00 $1.73
Totals $77.44 $4.95 $26.42 $27.95 $136.76
% Impact on Total Bill 1.2$0/
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Recommended Direction & Timeline
• Adopt on first reading an ordinance to
• Adjust Water Rates by 7% ;�,^,:fA, a; Ate~ �•; °
• New rates effective July 1, 2019 D'
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DEDICATED AS A MEMORIAL TO
• Timeline DOUGAL
• First reading on March 5
PROFESSOR,IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY,
• Second reading on March 26
IONALLY KNOWN AND RESPECTED EDUCATOR.
• Third reading and adoption on April 9
THE MY OF AWL5
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Located in North River Valley Pork
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Additional Rate Samples
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Sample Customer Bill - Minimal Use Residential
Electric Storm Water
Electric/Water Use Summer Water Summer Sewer Total
100 kWh and 100 cf $20.45 $4.95 $13.59 $13.85 $52.84
Electric ECA -$0.61 -$0.61
Totals $19.84 $4.95 $13.59 $13.85 $52.23
Increase Due to Rate Change $0.00 $0.00 $0.95 $0.00 $0.95
Totals $19.84 $4.95 $14.54 $13.85 $53.18
% Impact on Total Bill 1.82%
Sample Customer Bill - Median Residential
Electric Storm Water
Electric/Water Use Summer Water Summer Sewer Total
600 kWh and 600 cf $81.10 $4.95 $24.69 $27.95 $138.69
Electric ECA -$3.66 -$3.66
Totals $77.44 $4.95 $24.69 $27.95 $135.03
Increase Due to Rate Change $0.00 $0.00 $1.73 $0.00 $1.7
Totals $77.44 $4.95 $26.42 $27.95 $136.76
% Impact on Total Bill 1.28%
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Sample Customer Bill - Large Residential
Electric Storm Water
Electric/Water Use Summer Water Summer Sewer Total
1,000 kWh and 1,000 cf $129.62 $4.95 $33.57 $39.23 $207.37
Electric ECA -$6.10 -$6.10
Totals $123.52 $4.95 $33.57 $39.23 $201.27
Increase Due to Rate Change $0.00 $0.00 $2.35 $0.00 $2.35
Totals $123.52 $4.95 $35.92 $39.23 $203.62
% Impact on Total Bill 1.17%
Sample Customer Bill - Small Commercial (GP)
Electric Storm Water
Electric/Water Use Summer Water Summer Sewer Total
2,000 kWh and 600 cf $254.40 $4.95 $28.83 $27.95 $316.13
Electric ECA -$12.20 -$12.20
Totals $242.20 $4.95 $28.83 $27.95 $303.93
Increase Due to Rate Change $0.00 $0.00 $2.02 $0.00 $2.02
Totals $242.20 $4.95 $30.85 $27.95 $305.95
% Impact on Total Bill 0.66%
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Sample Customer Bill - Small Commercial (GP)
Electric Storm Water
Electric/Water Use Summer Water Summer Sewer Total
5,000 kWh and 1,000 cf $612.60 $4.95 $40.47 $39.23 $697.25
Electric ECA -$30.50 -$30.50
Totals $582.10 $4.95 $40.47 $39.23 $666.75
Increase Due to Rate Change $0.00 $0.00 $2.83 $0.00 $2.83
Totals $582.10 $4.95 $43.30 $39.23 $669.58
% Impact on Total Bill 0.42%
Sample Customer Bill - Small Commercial (GP)
Electric Storm Water
Electric I Water Use Summer Water Summer Sewer Total
10,000 kWh and 3,000 cf $1,209.60 $9.90 $110.03 $95.63 $1,425.16
Electric ECA -$61.00 -$61.00
Totals $1,148.60 $9.90 $110.03 $95.63 $1,364.16
Increase Due to Rate Change $0.00 $0.00 $7.70 $0.00 $7.70
Totals $1,148.60 $9.90 $117.73 $95.63 $1,371.86
% Impact on Total Bill 0.56%
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Sample Customer Bill —Commercial (LP)
Electric Storm Water
Electric/Water Use Summer Water Summer Sewer Total
20,000 kWh and 5,000 cf $2,181.81 $9.90 $168.23 $152.03 $2,511.97
Electric ECA -$122.00 -$122.00
Totals $2,059.81 $9.90 $168.23 $152.03 $2,389.97
Increase Due to Rate Change $0.00 $0.00 $11.78 $0.00 $11.78
Totals $2,059.81 $9.90 $180.01 $152.03 $2,401.75
% Impact on Total Bill 0.49%
Sample Customer Bill —Commercial ( LP)
Electric Storm Water
Electric/Water Use Summer Water Summer Sewer Total
60,000 kWh and 15,000 cf $6,221.55 $14.85 $481.97 $434.03 $7,152.40
Electric ECA -$366.00 -$366.00
Totals $5,855.55 $14.85 $481.97 $434.03 $6,786.40
Increase Due to Rate Change $0.00 $0.00 $33.74 $0.00 $33.74
Totals $5,855.55 $14.85 $515.71 $434.03 $6,820.14
% Impact on Total Bill 0.50%
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Sample Customer Bill —Commercial (LP)
Electric Storm Water
Electric/Water Use Summer Water Summer Sewer Total
100,000 kWh and 20,000 cf $10,284.95 $44.55 $672.93 $575.03 $11,577.46
Electric ECA -$610.00 -$610.00
Totals $9,674.95 $44.55 $672.93 $575.03 $10,967.46
Increase Due to Rate Change $0.00 $0.00 $47.11 $0.00 $47.11
Totals $9,674.95 $44.55 $720.04 $575.03 $11,014.57
% Impact on Total Bill 0.43%
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY
OF AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING CHAPTER 28, SECTION 201(1)
(b)(ii)(a)(b), 2(b)(ii)(a)(b), 3(b)(ii)(a)(b), 4(b)(ii)(a)(b), 5(b)(ii)(a)(b), 7, 8 AND
ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 28, SECTION 201(1)(b)(ii)(a)(b),
2(b)(ii)(a)(b),3(b)(ii)(a)(b),4(b)(ii)(a)ft 5(b)(ii)(a)(b),7,8. THEREOF,FOR
THE PURPOSE OF INCREASE OF WATER RATES AND CHARGES;
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
repealing Chapter 28,Section 201(1)(b)(ii)(a)(b),2(b)(ii)(a)(b),3(b)(ii)(a)(b),4(b)(ii)(a)(b),5(b)(ii)(a)(b),7,8 and
enacting a new Chapter 28, Section 201(1)(b)(ii)(a)(b),2(b)(ii)(a)(b),3(b)(ii)(a)(b),4(b)(ii)(axb),5(b)(ii)(#b),7,8 as
follows:
Sec.28.201.WATER RATES AND CHARGES
The rates and charges for water supplied to consumers by the water utility of the city, to be billed on or after July 1,
2019 are as follows:
(1) Residential Rates.
(a) Availability. The residential rate shall apply to all customer accounts within the Ames
corporate limits serving properties that are intended for occupancy by a single family as defined by the Ames
Zoning Ordinance, provided that such accounts consist of no more than two dwelling units served by a single water
meter or to multiple unit residential structures(such as apartment buildings) where every dwelling unit is separately
metered. The rate does not apply to domestic uses that consist of more than two dwelling units served by a single
meter or to water accounts that provide service for common areas such as shared laundry facilities or for general
property maintenance.
(b) Rate per billing period. For each monthly billing period a residential rate customer:
(i) shall be charged a minimum charge based on meter size, and in
addition
(ii) shall be charged for water usage during the billing periods as follows:
(a) for bills mailed on or between July I and October 31 (summer
period):
$0.0238 per cubic foot for the first 1000 cubic feet of usage
$0.0420 per cubic foot for the next 1500 cubic feet of usage
$0.0631 per cubic foot for all usage over 2500 cubic feet
(b) for bills mailed on or between November I and June 30(winter
period):
$0.0238 per cubic foot
(Ord. No. 4351, 5-8-18)
(2) Non-residential (Commercial) Rates
(a) Availability. The non-residential rate shall apply to all accounts that do not meet the
criteria for residential, irrigation and yard water,rural water,or non-peaking industrial rates.
(b) Rate per billing period: For each monthly billing period a non-residential customer:
(i) shall be charged a minimum charge based on meter size,and in
addition
(ii) shall be charged for water usage during the billing periods as follows:
(a) for bills mailed on or between July 1 and October 31 (summer
period):
$0.0311 per cubic foot
(b)for bills mailed on or between November 1 and June 30(winter
period):
$0.0238 per cubic foot
(Ord. No. 4351, 5-8-18)
(3) Non-Peaking Industrial Rate.
(a) Availability. The non-peaking industrial rate shall be available to all non-residential rate
customers who meet the following criteria:
(i) Average winter usage greater than 100,000 cubic feet per
billing period. Average winter usage per billing period will be calculated
by taking the sum of the usage during the most previous December,
January, and February billing periods and dividing by three.
(ii) A summer peaking factor equal to or less than 120%. The summer
peaking factor shall be computed by taking the largest consumption billed during the
most recent summer billing periods (bills mailed July, August, September, and October)
and dividing it by the average winter usage, with the result expressed as a percentage.
(b) Rate per Billing Period. For each monthly billing period a non-peaking industrial rate
customer:
(i) shall be charged a minimum charge based on meter size,and in addition
(ii) shall be charged for water usage during the billing periods as follows:
(a)for bills mailed on or between July I and October 31 (summer period):
$0.0238 per cubic foot
(b)for bills mailed on or between November 1 and June 30(winter period):
$0.0238 per cubic foot
(Ord. No. 4351, 5-8-18)
(4) Irrigation and Yard Water Service Rate.
(a) Availability. The irrigation and yard water rate shall apply to all separately metered
water uses that meet one of the following criteria:
(i) Serves primarily outdoor water uses,such as irrigation systems and
outside hose bibs.
(ii) Serves cooling towers, spray ponds, evaporative condensers, chillers, or
such similar uses where water is used as a medium for cooling.
(iii) Serves as a temporary water service, whether for irrigation purposes
or for other outdoor uses.
(b) Rate per Billing Period. For each monthly billing period an irrigation and yard water rate
customer:
(i) shall be charged a minimum charge as described below, and in addition
(ii) shall be charged for water usage during billing periods as follows:
(a)for bills mailed on or between July 1 and October 31 (summer period):
$0.0343 per cubic foot for the first 2000 cubic feet of usage
$0.0631 per cubic foot for the next 3000 cubic feet of usage
$0.1051 per cubic foot for all usage greater than 5000 cubic feet.
(b) for bills mailed on or between November 1 and June 30(winter period):
$0.0238 per cubic foot
(Ord. No. 4351, 5-8-18)
(5) Rural Water Rate.
(a) Availability. The rural water rate shall apply to all customer accounts
outside the Ames corporate limits,except those covered by a separate wholesale contract or agreement for
service.
(b) Rate per billing period. For each monthly billing period, a rural water rate
customer:
(i) shall be charged a Rural water minimum charge
based on meter size.
(ii) shall be charged for water usage during billing periods as follows:
(a)for bills mailed on or between July 1 and October 31 (summer
period):
$0.0395 per cubic foot for the first 2000 cubic feet of usage
$0.0726 per cubic foot for the next 3000 cubic feet of usage
$0.1209 per cubic foot for all usage greater than 5000 cubic feet.
(b)for bills mailed on or between November 1 and June 30(winter
period):
$0.0274 per cubic foot for all consumption
(Ord. No. 4351, 5-8-18)
(6) Water Rate and Charge Adjustments. It shall be the duty of the director of water and
pollution control to review and recommend to the city council revisions of the rates and charges
established and set out in this division at intervals appropriate to provide for the funding needs of the
utility.
(7) Minimum charges. For each monthly billing, each customer shall be charged a
minimum monthly charge based on the size of the water meter (s) and/or irrigation meter (s) at each
location. The minimum monthly charge may be prorated, based on a 30-day billing period, for the
customer's initial and/or final bills, provided that in no case shall the minimum monthly charge be less
than five dollars and eighty-four cents($5.84).
The minimum monthly charge for each water meter location shall be as follows:
Residential,
Non-residential,
Size of Non-peaking Industrial, Yard Water Rural Water
Meter and Irrigation Accounts Accounts Accounts
5/8"or 5/8"x3/4" 12.16 4.61 13.99
3/4 inch 24.32 7.15 27.97
1 inch 48.65 9.96 55.95
1-1/2 inch 97.30 13.74 111.90
2 inch 194.60 18.27 223.79
2 inch,battery of 2 376.92 -- 433.46
2 inch, battery of 3 559.32 -- 643.22
3 inch 389.11 23.76 447.48
4 inch 656.59 29.54 755.08
6 inch 1,094.31 35.38 1,258.46
8 inch 2,188.62 41.22 2,516.91
10 inch 3,282.93 46.62 3,775.37
(Ord No. 4351, 5-8-18)
(8) Multiple dwellings—Mobile home parks. Multiple dwellings, including mobile
home parks,may be serviced from a single water meter. However,there shall be a surcharge added to
the water rates set forth above, to be calculated as follows:
For a 5/8 inch meter serving 2 or more dwelling units............. 3.50/month/unit
For a 3/.inch meter serving 4 or more dwelling units............... 3.50/month/unit
For a 1 inch meter serving 8 or more dwelling units................ 3.50/month/unit
For a 1-1/2 inch meter serving 16 or more dwelling units........ 3.50/monthjwiit
For a 2 inch meter serving 30 or more dwelling units................. 104.76/month
for the first 30 units plus$5.44/month per unit
for each additional unit in excess of 30 units
For a 3 inch or larger meter serving any number of dwelling units.......... 4.81/month/unit
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 John A.Haila,Mayor