HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.c. Adopt Resolution for Water and Sewer Rates, Changes & DepositsDATE: MARCH 10, 1988
TO: MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBERS
C/O ADMINISTRATOR JILK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR HEFTI
RE: ITEM FOR THE MARCH 15, 1988 COUNCIL MEETING
OLD BUSINESS
5c. Update Water and Sewer Rates. Connections and Deposits Resolution
At the March 7, 1988 Utility Commission Meeting, the Commission approved updating
Resolution 1983-11 to incorporate past recent rate increases for users fees and
connection charges. This resolution basically clarifies Councils past actions
and brings Resolution 1983-11 up to date.
I am attaching a copy of the memo I gave to the Utility Commission which
highlights some of the areas where Staff clarified wording. If Council has any
questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me at Councils
convenience.
DATE: MARCH 1, 1988
TO: UTILITY COMMISSION
FROM: CITY ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR HEM
RE: ITEMS FOR THE MARCH 7, 1988 UTILITY MEETING
OLD BUSINESS
5b. Recommend Adoption of Resolution Regardin&Water and Sewer Rates,
Charges and Deposits
Attached is a copy of old Resolution 1983-11, Water and Sewer Rates, Charges and
Deposits, which Staff has revised. You will notice on the revised copy that the
items Staff proposes on deleting are lined out. The items Staff proposes to
insert are underlined. I will explain the major changes in this memo.
Basically, this memo updates the rates for water and sewer along with the
connection charges that we have already presented to and received approval from
the Commission and Council. The main changes in this resolution are the deletion
of the water surcharge, the deletion of the charges for use of fire hydrants, and
the property assessment section.
Because the water surcharge is no longer in effect, I am proposing removing all
references to it from this resolution.
The sewer use charge was changed to reflect the residential billing being taken
for the amount of water used during the first quarter months of January, February
and March. Commercial, institutional and industrial charges will remain the
same.
I am also proposing on omitting charges for use of fire hydrants because I do not
feel it is appropriate to allow the use of a fire hydrant as a water supply
because of the potential for an undesirable cross connection to our potable water
system, general wear and tear on hydrants, and the potential for damaging City
lines from water hammer that could be associated with improper opening and
closing of the hydrants. If Contractors need water, they can haul it from our
filling station at Well #3.
Finally, the last item has to do with property assessments. I am proposing to
reword C.2. to reflect the connection fee that would be due resulting from a
lateral benefit from the sanitary sewer and watermain services. I believe the
intent of this was to pickup the lateral benefit received from property that for
some reason or another was not assessed for lateral benefit at the time the
project went in and is now requesting a building permit or development of the
property.
I will be available to discuss any questions or concerns the Commission might
have regarding this resolution at the March 7, 1988 Utility Commission meeting.
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
RESOLUTION 1988 -
WATER AND SEWER RATES, CHARGES AND DEPOSITS
I. USE CHARGES
A. Water Consumption Charges
The amount due and payable by each water user within the City for water
taken from the water system shall be as provided below, payable
quarterly and deposited in the Utility Operating Fund:
RATE SCHEDULE
Quarterly Rate
All Sizes $.95/1,000(M) Gallons
MINIMUM QUARTERLY CHARGES
Meter Size Minimum Charge
All Sizes None
1) In case the meter is found to have stopped, or to be operating in a
faulty manner, the amount of water used will be estimated in accordance
with the amount used previously in the year.
2) Any pre -payment or overpayment of charges may be retained by the
City and applied on subsequent quarterly statements.
3) Each quarterly billing for water service not paid when due shall
incur a penalty charge of 10% of the amount past due.
4) For turning on water, where service has been turned off, a service
charge of $15.00 will be made.
5) Water billing shall start at the time of installation of the water
meter
B. Water Meter Maintenance Charge
A quarterly meter maintenance/replacement charge shall be made for each
meter as set forth below and deposited into the Utility Operating Fund:
Meter Size Quarterly Meter Maintenance Charge
5/8 $ 1.25/Quarter
1 $ 1.50/Quarter
1-1/2 $ 3.50/Quarter
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2 $ 5.00/Quarter
3 $ 6.50/Quarter
4 $12.50/Quarter
6 $28.00/Quarter
8 N/A
10 $56.00/Quarter
C. Automatic Sprinkler System Charge
Where a connection is made to an automatic sprinkler system for standby
service only on municipal mains and private lines a charge for such
service shall be made on an annual basis as follows, and deposited into
the Water Core Fund:
Size of Line Charge
2
$ 45.00
3
$ 61.00
4
$ 90.00
6
$122.00
8
$152.00
10
$245.00
12
$380:00
1) These charges shall apply in all cases where automatic sprinklers
are installed and where fire gates and other outlets are sealed.
2) Installation shall meet the requirements of the State's plumbing
code.
D. Sewer Usage Charge
A charge is hereby imposed upon every person whose premises are served,
either directly or indirectly, by the sanitary sewer system within the
City, for the use of the facilities of said sewer system.
The charge for residential use will be based on the amount of water
used during the lst quarter months of January, February and March.
Commercial, institutional and industrial charges shall be based upon
the amount of water used during each quarter. The charges shall be as
stated below, and deposited into the Utility Operating Fund.
All Users Quarterly Charge
$1.25 /M gallons
Charges for sanitary sewer users without municipal water or metered
non -municipal water shall be $25.00 per quarter per unit.
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E. WATER SURCHARGE
A surcharge will be made for debt service of the core water facilities.
II. CAPITAL CHARGES
Capital charges for connection to the water and sewer system are adjusted
annually on January 1, based upon the Engineering News Record.
A. City Water Connection Charges
A connection charge shall be imposed for each new connection to the
municipal water system. The charge shall be utilized to pay for the
coat of core facilities (water supply, storage and distribution main
oversizing and etc.). The charge shall be as stated below, and
deposited into the Water Hook -Up Fund:
1. Single family detached homes, mobile homes, and single family
attached homes with individual laundry facilities:
$909.00 per unit
2. Apartments, condominiums and single family attached homes with
central laundry facilities:
$727.00 per unit
3. Industrial, Commercial and Institutional:
Water Service Size Connection Charge
1" $1,515.00
1-1/21, $3,032.00
211 $4,549.00
a) The connection charge for water services over two inches (211)
shall be determined by the City Council.
b) A connection charge shall be made for each individual water
service line, based upon the minimum line size required according
to the fixture unit calculations in the State's plumbing code.
B. City Sewer Connection Charge
A sanitary sewer connection charge shall be imposed for each unit
connecting to the sanitary sewer system, or for any unit for which a
building permit is issued and which is located within the City's 1990
sanitary sewer service district, as determined by the City's last
comprehensive plan as approved by the Metropolitan Council. The charge
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shall be utilized to pay for the cost of core facilities (trunk sewers,
lift stations, forcemains and unusual circumstances). Any unit
involving a single family structure which is located on property
greater than 13,500 square feet, shall be charged one basic connection
charge unit for each 13,500 square feet of property area or fraction
thereof, but in no event shall a charge result in more than 2.5 basic
units for each acre of property. Ponding easements, scenic easements
or other extraordinary easements will not be included in the square
footage of the property area. These connection charges shall be
deposited into the Sewer Hook -Up Fund.
1. Single family detached homes, mobile homes and single family
attached homes with individual laundry facilities:
$909.00 per unit
2. Apartments, condominiums and single family attached homes with
central laundry facilities:
$727.00 per unit
3. Industrial, Commercial and Institutional:
The connection
charge shall be based upon the number of equivalent
single family detached
dwelling connections taken from the
Metropolitan Waste
Control Commission,
as stated below (the
equivalents for
uses not listed shall
be determined by the City
Council):
TYPE OF FACILITY
PARAMETER
EQUIVALENT CONNECTIONS
Arenas
110 seats
1
Athletic Clubs
2 courts
1
Auto Service Center
2 service bays
1
Barber Shop
1
Boarding House
5 beds
1
Bowling Alleys
3 alleys
1
Car Wash (Automatic)
1 stall
3
Car Wash (Self Service)
1 stall
3
Churches
275 seats
1
Cocktail Lounge
25 seats
1
General Office Bldg.
2400 sq.ft. floor
space 1
Hospitals
3 beds
1
Laundromats
2 machines
3
Motels and Hotels
2 rooms
1
Nursing Home
3 beds
1
Restaurant (Drive-in)
9 parking spaces
1
Restaurant (Fast Food)
22 seats
1
Restaurant
12 seats
1
Restaurant (w/Cocktail Lounge)
9 seats
1
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Retail Stores
Rooming Houses
Schools (Elementary)
Schools (Secondary)
Service Station
Service Station
Service Station
Swimming Pools
Theater
Theater (Drive-in)
Warehouses
3000 sq.ft. floor space
1
3 beds
1
20 students
1
15 students
1
gas only
1
w/service center
2
w/service center & car wash
5
900 sq.ft. pool area
1
75 seats
1
55 parking spaces
1
14 employees
1
C. Metropolitan Waste Control Commission Service Availability Charge
The City shall collect, in addition to City connection charges, the
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC) Service Availability
Charge (SAC), as set forth by the MWCC.
III. MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES, DEPOSITS AND PERMITS
A. Water Meter Accuracy Check
A Consumer may, by written request, have his meter accuracy checked by
depositing the amount stated below with the Utility Department. In
case a test should show an error of over five percent (5%) of the water
consumed, the deposit will, be refunded to the consumer, a correctly
registered meter will be installed, and the bill will be adjusted
accordingly if the error was in favor of the City. Such adjustment
shall not extend back more than one billing period from the date of the
written request. The charges for meter testing are as follows, and
shall be deposited into the Utility Operating Fund:
For testing 5/8" - 2" meters $ 30.00
For testing 3" meters $ 36.00
For testing 4" meters . $ 70.00
For testing 6" meters $100.00
B. Sewer and Water Permit
A permit must be obtained to connect to the City water and sewer system
or to construct a private sewer or water system in accordance with
Section 1.12 of the City Sewer and Water Ordinance. A fee shall be
charged as established by the City Council, which covers the cost
incurred by the City to process and inspect the system installation,
and shall be deposited into the General City Deposits.
C. Property Assessments
If a lot or tract of land receives abutting lateral sanitary sewer or
water benefit, a building permit or connection permit shall not be
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issued until one of the following conditions has been complied with:
.,.,., 1) A lateral sanitary sewer and water assessment has been paid, levied,
or will be levied in due course, or
2) The applicant shall pay an additional connection fee for lateral
sanitary sewer and watermain service per lineal foot of assessable
abutting property based on the rates in effect at the time of building
or connection permit application. The 1988 rates per lineal foot are
as follows:
Sanitary Sewer 21.80/l.f.
Watermain 18.70/l.f.
These rates shall be adjusted annually on January 1, based on the
"Engineering News Record" index.
These charges shall be deposited into the Sewer Book -up Fund and Water
Hook-up Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the "City of Rosemount Water and,Sewer Rates,
Charges and Deposits" is hereby adopted this 15th day of March, 1988, effective
with the first billing period of 1988.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that adoption of this Resolution hereby repeals City of
Rosemount Resolution 1983-11. All Amendments thereto.
Rollan Hoke, Mayor
ATTEST:
Stephan Jilk, Administrator/Clerk