HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 2005-34CITY OF PLYMOUTH
ORDINANCE NO. 2005-34
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 720.17 OF THE
PLYMOUTH CITY CODE
ADOPTING REVISED WATER UTILITY FEES
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 720.17 of the Plymouth City Code is amended to read as follows:
720.17. Water Rates. Subdivision 1. Basic Charges. The rate due and payable to
the City by each water user within the City for water taken from the water supply
system shall be as follows:
(a) Base Fee. A charge of $142-0 2.31 per month shall be made to every
water account. This charge consists of $4—.76 1.87 per month to defray
administrative costs, billing costs, and other fixed costs of the City and
$.44 per month for the State water connection surcharge.
(b) Volume Charge -Commercial, Industrial, Public and Institutional. A
charge of $-.94-.96 per one thousand gallons of water used shall be made
to each water account. In those instances where there is no adequate
water meter history, the measure of usage shall be that used for similar
classes of property similarly situated.
Volume Charge -Residential. A charge of $-.N.84 per one thousand
gallons of water for the first 12,500 gallons used, $-.94-.96 per one
thousand gallons of water for 12,501 to 35,000 gallons used, and $4—.74-
1.80 per one thousand gallons of water for over 35,000 gallons used for a
two month billing period, shall be made to each residential water
account. In those instances where there is no adequate water meter
history, the measure of usage shall be that used for similar classes of
property similarly situated.
Volume Charge -Separately Metered Residential Irrigation. A charge of
$:� .96 per one thousand gallons of water for the first 35,000 gallons
used per housing unit served, and $444 1.80 per one thousand gallons of
water for over 35,000 gallons per housing unit served for a two month
billing period, shall be made to each separately metered residential
irrigation account. In those instances where there is no adequate water
meter history, the measure of usage shall be that used for similar classes
of property similarly situated.
(c) Demand Charge. The following monthly charge shall be made to every
Commercial, Industrial, Public and Institutional water account to reflect
the water demand the establishment can place upon the system.
Meter Size Charge
1-1/2" Q'3�4 $28.71
2" $ ^� $43.06
3" $85.45 $89.72
4" $136.71 $143.55
6" and over Q'� $287.09
(d) Stopped or Faulty Meter. In case the meter is found to have stopped or
to be operating in a faulty manner, the amount of water used will be
estimated in accordance with the amount used previously.
(e) Amount Due After Due Date. An amount equal to 10% of the unpaid
current month service charges and an amount equal to 10% of the unpaid
current bi-monthly service charges shall be added to each account which
is not paid by the due date as specified by the Finance Department.
(f) Water Availability Charge. A water availability charge at the rate of
$4—.3-7 1.44 per month is due and payable by the owner of each lot or
parcel of land which has municipal water service available if such lot or
parcel is not connected to the municipal water system; provided, this
charge is not due if there is no building or other structure on such lot or
parcel.
Subd-2. Temporary Use. When water is desired for construction purposes or
regular way other temporary uses, the owner shall make application in the and on the
regular form to be furnished by the City.
Subd. 3. Billing. Water bills shall be mailed to the customers and shall specify
the water consumed or estimated to have been consumed and the charge in accordance
with the foregoing rates.
Subd. 4. Special Connections. Where a connection is made to an automatic
sprinkler -system, stand pipe for standby service only, or a fire hydrant on private
property, meters or detector check valves must be installed on such services as required
by the City. Should it be found that water not metered is used through a fire connection
for any purpose other than the extinguishing of fire upon the premises, the owner and
occupant will be notified, and if such improper conditions are not corrected within ten
days, the water will be shut off until proper adjustments are made and the owner shall
be subject to the penalties as provided in this ordinance. Regular inspections shall be
made of all fire service connections with all piping, fire gates and other attached
appurtenances. Employees of the Water Department shall have access to the premises
for such inspection and shall keep a record of all inspections made.
Subd. 5. Outside Use. Rates due and payable to the City by each water user
located beyond the territorial boundaries of the City shall be negotiated on a case-by-
case basis.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective for all water billings mailed after
January 1, 2006.
ADOPTED by the City Council November 29, 005.
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J A. Jo son, Xw4or
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Sandra R. Paulson, City Clerk