HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2001-64 - Sewer RatesAN 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 1992;
WHEREAS, The City of Georgetown has completed a cost of service study for
wastewater; and
WHEREAS, It has been shown through the cost of service study that non-residential
wastewater usage is not generally impacted by season irrigation, as residential usage is; 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 1, 2001,
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:
A. Residential Rates
1. Customer charge, per month: $11.75
2. Cost per 1,000 gallons: $2.70
3. The residential charges in this section are computed using the average number of
gallons of water used monthly for a three-month winter period (December,
January, February.) The winter average will be calculated annually.
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B. Non-residential Rates
1. Customer charge, per month: $11.75
2. Cost per 1,000 gallons: $2.70
3.
water used. monthly fer a three menth winte. e r; e d (DeGember,
February.) The winter average will be GaIGulated annually. 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 shall 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
to attest. This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect in (10) ten days
on and after publication in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of
Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 25h day of September, 2001.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 9"' day of October, 2001.
ATTEST:
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Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO • •
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'atricia Carls, City Attorney
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THE CITY OF
By:
RGETOWN:
Mayor