HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2009-62 - Water RateAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS,
AMENDING SECTION 13.04.120 ENTITLED "RATES AND CHARGES--WATER--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 base rate for standard residential water
meters in 1985 to recover fixed operating costs; and
WHEREAS, The City of Georgetown established graduated base rate charges for various meter sizes
that have not been adjusted to match American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards; and
WHEREAS, The City of Georgetown has not adequately adjusted theses meter charges to reflect
increases in fixed operating costs; and
WHEREAS, The City of Georgetown established a volumetric rate that was last adjusted in 2003 to
recover both variable and fixed costs; and
and
WHEREAS, The City of Georgetown established its current conservation water pricing blocks in 2002;
WHEREAS, The City of Georgetown established a $0.85 rate for its non -potable irrigation water; and
WHEREAS, The City of Georgetown retained a consultant, in March 2006, to review rates for water
services; and
WHEREAS, The City of Georgetown wishes to implement a water rate structure that promotes water
conservation and the reduction of peak water demand; and
WHEREAS, The City of Georgetown wishes to implement water rates that fully recover the cost of water
service for all customer classes; and
WHEREAS, The City of Georgetown will phase the implementation of these rate changes over the next
four years;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS WISHES TO AMEND THE CURRENT WATER RATES AND ADOPT PROPOSED WATER RATES, AS
WELL AS, ESTABLISH A STANDARD REVIEW OF WATER RATES, EFFECTIVE ON ALL UTILITY BILLINGS
AFTER JANUARY 1, 2010, EXCEPT WHERE A SEPARATE EFFECTIVE DATE IS PROVIDED.
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution 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 complies with the Vision
Statement of the City of Georgetown 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
SECTION 2. Section 13.04.120 "Rates and Charges--Water--Schedule" of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Georgetown, Texas is hereby amended to read as follows:
Water Rate Ordinance No. �"� a�
"Rates and charges f
or water service
A. Inside City Limits
Customer charge, per month:
Effective:
January 1, 2010
Effective:
January 1, 2011
Effective:
January 1, 2012
Effective:
January 1, 2013
a. % inch meter, $16.50 $16.50 $16.50 $16.50
b. 3/ inch meter, $17.50 $18.50 $18.50 $18.50
c. 1 inch meter, $24.97 $26.95 $28.92 $30.90
d. 1 1/ inch meter, $37.53 $45.55 $53.58 $61.61
e. 2 inch meter, $60.65 $73.30 $85.95 $98.61
f. 3 inch meter, $185.47 $189.45 $193.42 $197.40
g. 4 inch meter, $250.35 $269.70 $289.05 $308240
h. 6 inch meter, $414.03 $481.55 $549.08 $616.61
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. 8 inch meter, $593.15 $724.30 $855.45 $986.61
1. Nonresidential Customers:
Cost per 1,000 gallons, $2.25 $2.25 $2.25 $2.25
2. Residential Customers:
Cost per 1,000 gallons
a. Winter Rate: Cost per 1,000 gallons, $2.25 $ 2.25 $ 2.25 $2.25
b. Summer Rate: June through October billings
i. Up to and including 18,000 gallons: $2.25 $ 2.25 $ 2.25 $2.25
ii Over 18,000 gallons,
up to and including 29,000 gallons: $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00
iii Over 29,000 gallons,
up to and including 39,000 gallons: $4.50 $4.50 $4.50 $4.50
IV Over 39,000 gallons,
up to an including 74,000 gallons: $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00
v. Over 74,000 gallons: $7.50 $7.50 $ 7.50 $7.50
B Outside City Limits.
1. Customer charge, per month:
a. %.inch meter,
a. 3/4 inch meter,
b: 1 inch meter,
c. 1 1/ inch meter,
d. 2 inch meter,
e. 3 inch meter,
f. .4 inch meter,
g 6 inch meter,
h 8 inch meter,
2. Nonresidential Customers:
Cost per 1,000 gallons,
3 Residential Customers:
Cost per 1,000 gallons:
$21.80
$22.80
$27.19.
$41.94
$67.71
$199.61
$272.44
$458.19
$663.81
$2.60
$21.80
$23.80
$31.37
$54.38
$87.43
$217.72
$313.87
$569.88
$865.63
$2.60
$21.80
$23.80
$35.56
$66.82
$107.14
$235.83
$355.31
$681.57
$1067.44
$2.60
$21.80
$23.80
$39.75
$79.25
$126.85
$253.95
$396.75
$793.25
$1269.25
$2.60
a. Winter Rate: Cost per 1,000 gallons, $2.60 $2.60 $2.60 $2.60
b. Summer Rate: June through October billings
In Up to and including 18,000 gallons: $2.60 $2.60 $2.60 $2.60
ii Over 18,000 gallons,
up to and including 29,000 gallons: $3.35 $3.35 $3.35 $3.35
iii Over 29,000 gallons,
up to and including 39,000 gallons: $4.85 $4.85 $4.85 $4.85
IV Over 39,000 gallons,
up to an including 74,000 gallons: $6.35 $6.35 $6.35 $6.35
v. Over 74,000 gallons: $7.85 $7.85 $7.85 $7.85
C. Residential customers may request a low-income water discount that is 20 percent below the current base rate for the meter size
that is applicable.
1. Request for low-income discount must be made in writing.
2. To qualify for the discount, customer or a permanent resident in the household must participate in the Medicaid
Program and provide verifiable proof of that participation, such as an award letter or other official documentation.
3. Requests for the low-income discount must be renewed annually.
4. Customers qualifying for the sewer low-income discount, will automatically receive the water discount
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D. Non -potable water: Cost per 1,000 gallons, $0.95 Effective January 1, 2010 and $1.05 Effective January 1, 2011
E. Bulk Water: For water use from fire hydrant meters and all other miscellaneous water usage not regularly billed.
i. A $150.00 deposit is required prior to use, unless water is prepaid.
2. Usage is read and billed monthly.
3. Rate used based on inside or outside city limits, as appropriate.
4. Customer is responsible for the meter and all parts and retrofits to the meter involved in the meter reading process.
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Gz Water rates are to be reviewed, by staff, and presented to City Council, every three years, on a schedule that coincides with the
review of the water impact fees. Proposed amendments to the water rates will reflect changes in the Dallas regional CPI figure.
H. Establish and maintain a water funding reserve, to be known as the "Rainy Day" Fund, independent of the contingency reserve.
1. Year end, excess water reserves will be used to support the Rainy Day Fund.
2. Rainy Day Funds will be used to offset weather related revenue impacts in subsequent years.
I. Exemption to the rates provided in this section may be requested by a customer, in writing, from the City Manager, or his assigned
agent, for leaks that occur on the customer side of the meter.
J. All other provisions for City utility service shall apply, except as provided in this chapter.
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 after publication in accordance with the provisions of the
Charter of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 24th day of November, 2009.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 8th day of December, 2009.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark Sokolow
City Attorney
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
Georgi Garver
Mayor