HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 06.08.1976 - Utility Rates34
RESOLUTION RESCINDING A WATER, SEWER, AND GARBAGE RATE RESOLUTION
PASSED ON THE 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 1975, AND PRESCRIBING AND SETTING
WATER, SEWER, GARBAGE, WATER TAP, AND SEWER TAP SCHEDULES FOR THE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS.
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown, has recently enacted an ordinance captioned
"Garbage and Trash Ordinance"; and,
WHEREAS, said Ordinance makes provision for the establishment of certain utility rates
and other charges;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the water rates, sewer rates, garbage rates, water
taps, sewer taps, and other related charges are hereby established as follows:
WATER RATES AND POLICY
First 3000 gallons $2.50 (Minimum). Next 5,000 gallons 60� per thousand. Next 10,000
gallons 55� per thousand. All over 18,000 gallons 45� per thousand.
Outside of City Limits - Water rates are one and one half times above rates.
All leakage between meter and building is the responsibility of the owner, tenant or
occupant of the building.
SEWER RATES AND POLICY
DOMESTIC RATES
Four fixtures $1.80 (Minimum). Each additional fixture 40� each.
COMMERCIAL RATES
Two fixtures $1.80 Minimum). Each additional fixture 40� each. Each washrack $1.80.
Each extractor $1.80.
Anyone receiving City Water Service and connected to City Sewer must pay the above
sewer charges regardless of whether the building is occupied or not.
WATER AND SEWER TAP RATES
WATER TAPS
5/8" or 3 " tap - $125.00
1" top - $200.00 plus cost of meter
1-1/2" tap - $300.00 plus cost of meter
2" tap - $500.00 plus cost of meter
All others at actual cost.
Taps made outside the city limits $125.00 extra on all sizes.
SEWER TAPS
" tap - 50.00
6" tap - $300.00
8" tap - $500.00
All others at actual cost.
Taps made outside City Limits $150.00 extra on all sizes.
GARBAGE RATES AND POLICY
RESIDENTIAL
Inside City Limits $2.50. Outside city limits $4.00.
COMMERCIAL
Rates vary. Minimum garbage rate is $4.00. Other rates to be set at City Hall by City
Secretary.
WASTE FROM CLEANUP OR BUILDING OPERATIONS
If waste is hauled by City - $10.00 per load or proportionate charge for partial load.
PAYMENT POLICY
COLLECTION
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If payment is received prior to the tenth of the month following the month in which the
service was performed, rendered, or available, or if such payment bears a postmark within
such limit, or received in the overnight depository by 8:00 a.m. the following day, such pay-
ment shall be considered timely and not delinquent. When the said tenth day falls on a
Sunday or a legal City Holiday such time for payment shall be extended to the next business
day. When payment is made after the tenth of the month 10% wi II be added. Second notices wi I I
be sent to all accounts not paid by the 10th of month.
FAILURE TO PAY CHARGES
If a third notice is required utility service will be discontinued. Account balance plus
a $6.00 service charge must be paid before service wi I I be restored. The customer wi I I
be required to pay the service charge whether his utilities have been disconnected or not.
Rates become effective with the passage of this Resolution.
Read, adopted and approved by the City Council at a meeting held at the City Hall
in the City of Georgetown, this 8th day of June, 1976.
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�= John C. Doerfler, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney