HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2013-39 - Water Rates & ScheduleAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GECJRGETOWN, 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.
WHERBS, The City of Georgetown implements o monthly meter charge and a standard
volumetric water rate to recover the costs of providing water service; and
WHEREAS, City ofGeorgetown wishes bo restructure the water rates to balance cost recoveries
for fixed and variable uoatand
.
WHEREAS, The City ofGeorgetown wishes toimplement owater rate structure that promotes
water conservation and the reduction ofpeak water demand; and
VVHEREA8. City of Georgetown wishes to implement vvabar rates that fully recover the cont of
water service for all customer classes; and
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Georgetown wishes to amend the current water rates
and adopt proposed rates, effective on all utility billings after February 1, 2014;
NOWTHEREFORE' BE IT ORDAINED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Ci7f OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was in all things conducted in
compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
SECTION 2. 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 m part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this ordinance
complies with the Vision Statement 4.0((3) of the City of Georgetown 2030 Comprehensive Plan
relating bothe conservation ofwater resources.
SECTION 3. 8eoUnn 13.04.120 "Rates and Charges—Water—Schedule" of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Georgetown, Texas is hereby amended and adopted as shown in
Exhibit A.:
SECTION 4. All ordinances and nam}|uUnnn, or poda of ordinances and neso!uUonn, in conflict
with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and effect.
SECTION 5. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity uhmU not effect the other pnovieionn, 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 6. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to
Ordinance Number: ,-2Page 1of5
Description: Water
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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 the 1u reading at regular meeting of the City Council of
Georgetown, Toxaa'onthiuUhadayof 13
PASSED AND APPROVED on the '= d fincA reqding at a regular meeting of the City Council
ofGeorgetown, Texas onthis. ther9q day of 2018.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
BrotUe. City Se — ry George 4Ga r,'fcreta �ayor
AS TO FORM:
Bridget Cha�pmelil,'City Attorney
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Ordinance Number: Page 2of5
Sec. 13.04.120- Rates and charges—Water—Schedule.
Rates and charges for water service are as follows:
A. Inside City Limits
1. Monthly Customer base charge:
% inch meter,
$
15.50
3/ inch meter,
$
23.00
1 inch meter,
$
38.50
1 '/2 inch meter,
$
76.50
2 inch meter,
$
122.50
3 inch meter,
$
245.50
4 inch meter,
$
383.50
6 inch meter,
$
766.50
8 inch meter,
$1,226.50
2. Monthly Residential Customer volumetric charge, per 1,000 gallons:
Up to and including 10,000 gallons $1.75
Over 11,000 gallons,
Up to and including 20,000 gallons: $2.40
Over, 21,000 gallons
Up to and including 40,000 gallons: $4.00
Over 41,000 gallons,
Up to and including 60,000 gallons $6.50
Over 61,000 gallons $8.50
3. Monthly Nonresidential Customer volumetric charge:
Cost per 1,000 gallons $2.40
Irrigation Meter, cost per 1,000 gallons $4.00
B Outside City Limits.
1. Monthly Customer base charge:
inch meter,
$18.50
3/ inch meter,
$27.50
1 inch meter,
$46.00
1 '/2 inch meter,
$91.50
2 inch meter,
$146.50
3 inch meter,
$293.50
4 inch meter,
$458.50
6 inch meter,
$916.50
Ordinance Number: 901 ; -3
ate Or anc,
Description: Waterin
Date Approved: • 2013
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8 inch meter,
$1,466.50
2. Monthly Residential Customer volumetric charge, per 1,000 gallons:
Up to and including 10,000 gallons
$1.75
Over 11,000 gallons,
Up to and including 20,000 gallons:
$2.40
Over 21,000 gallons
Up to and including 40,000 gallons:
$4.00
Over 41,000 gallons,
Up to and including 60,000 gallons
$6.50
Over 61,000 gallons
$8.50
3. Monthly Nonresidential Customer volumetric charge
Cost per 1,000 gallons $2.40
Irrigation Meter, cost per 1,000 gallons $4.00
C. Residential customers may request a low-income water discount that is 30 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
D. Non -potable water: Cost per 1,000 gallons, $1.05
E. Bulk Water: For water use from fire hydrant meters and all other miscellaneous water usage
not regularly billed.
1. 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.
F. 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.
G. 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.
Ordinance Number: a®i;—," Page 4 of 5
Description: Water Rate Ordinan e
Date Approved: 5 , 2013
Rainy Day Funds will be used to offset weather related revenue impacts in
subsequent years.
H. 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.
I. A re -connection charge pursuant to 13.16.110 section D will be $50 per occurrence.
J. All other provisions for City utility service shall apply, except as provided in this chapter.
Ordinance Number: Qcx 3 `!Sol Page 5 of 5
Description: Water Rate Or iann
Date Approved: 12013