HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2004-66 - Stormwater RatesORDINANCE O ? C
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 13.04.140 ENTITLED "RATES AND CHARGES-
-SEWERS --SCHEDULE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN TEXAS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS; INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,
The
City
of
Georgetown established its current wastewater rates in 2003, as
directed by phase 11
of a
cost
of
service and rate design study for wastewater; and
WHEREAS, City Council, in 2003, decided to phase-in the recommend rate increase
incrementally, at $.15 per year, over two years; and
WHEREAS, The outside city limit rates earn a higher rate of return than inside city limit
rates due to the risks and responsibilities borne by inside city limit customers; and
WHEREAS, The City of Georgetown wishes to implement rates that fully recover the
cost of wastewater service to make the utility self-supporting; and
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Georgetown wishes to amend the current,
standard wastewater rates and adopt proposed rates, effective on all utility billings after
November 15, 2004.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT.
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this
ordinance implements Finance Policy End 4.0 of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element, which
states: "The City will conduct all municipal operations in an efficient business -like manner and
sufficient financial resources for both short-term and long-term needs are provided," and further
finds that the enactment of this ordinance is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century
Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan.
SECTION 2, Section 13.04.140 'Rates and Charges--Sewer--Schedule" of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Georgetown, Texas is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Rates and charges for sewer charges are as follows:
OrdinanceSewer Rate
A. Residential Rates
1, Inside
City Limits
a.
Customer charge, per month: $11.75
b.
Cost per 1,000 gallons: $3-19 $3.25
c.
The residential charges in this section are computed using the average
can be given
number of gallons of water used monthly for a three-month winter period.
application, and to this end
(The lowest three consumptions from the December, January, February,
this ordinance
and March time periods) The winter average will be calculated annually.
2. Outside City Limits
a.
Customer charge, per month: $4.75 $13.50
b.
Cost per 1,000 gallons: $3 19 $3.85
c.
The residential charges in this section are computed using the average
number of gallons of water used monthly for a three-month winter period
(The lowest three consumptions for the December, January, February,
and March time periods.) The winter average will be calculated annually.
B. Non-residential
Rates
1. Inside City Limits
a.
Customer charge, per month: $11.75
b.
Cost per 1,000 gallons: $3-19 $3.25
c.
The non-residential charges in this section are computed using the actual
water usage billed per month.
2. Outside City Limits
a.
Customer charge, per month: $11-75 $13.50
b.
Cost per 1,000 gallons: $3.18 $3.85
c.
The non-residential charges in this section are computed using the actual
water usage billed per month.
C. Customer may request in writing that the City Manager, or his assigned agent,
calculate a sewer charge using a basis for calculation other than that provided in this
section, when such other basis results in an average that is fair and equitable to both
the customer and the entire system. Such requests will be made annually.
D. Anyone receiving City water service and connected to City sewer must pay the sewer
charges in this section. Anyone whose home is both vacant and under contract to sell
with a real estate agent, will be exempt from paying for sewer service upon application
for exemption with the Utility Office.
SECTION 3. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions, in
conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and effect.
SECTION 4. If any
provision of this
ordinance or
application thereof to any person or
circumstance, shall be held invalid, such
invalidity shall
not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this
ordinance which
can be given
effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end
the provisions of
this ordinance
are hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary
Sewer Rate Ordinance No. C200"
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to attest. This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force on all billing on or after
November 15, 2004, in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 12th day of October, 2004.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 26th day of October, 2004,
ATTEST:
Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
APP OVED AS TO FORM:
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Patricia Carls, City Attorney
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
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By: ary , Ion
Mayor