14.04.210 Water service – User charges.
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A. Base Charge, All Customer Classes.
1. For all water customers, each customer shall pay a monthly base charge as follows:
Effective January 1, 2022
Meter Size |
|
Base Charge |
Base Charge |
---|---|---|---|
Inside City Limits |
Outside City Limits |
||
a. 5/8 x 3/4 inch and under |
per month |
10.09 |
15.14 |
b. 3/4 inch |
per month |
13.39 |
20.09 |
c. 1 inch |
per month |
20.45 |
30.68 |
d. 1-1/2 inch |
per month |
38.02 |
57.02 |
e. 2 inch |
per month |
58.92 |
88.38 |
f. 3 inch |
per month |
108.01 |
162.02 |
g. 4 inch |
per month |
177.96 |
266.94 |
h. 6 inch |
per month |
353.14 |
529.70 |
i. 8 inch |
per month |
563.28 |
844.93 |
j. 10 inch |
per month |
843.30 |
1,264.95 |
k. 12 inch |
per month |
1,638.61 |
2,457.92 |
Effective January 1, 2023
Meter Size |
|
Base Charge |
Base Charge |
---|---|---|---|
Inside City Limits |
Outside City Limits (1.483 x Inside) |
||
a. 5/8 x 3/4 inch and under |
per month |
10.54 |
15.63 |
b. 3/4 inch |
per month |
13.99 |
20.75 |
c. 1 inch |
per month |
21.37 |
31.69 |
d. 1-1/2 inch |
per month |
39.73 |
58.92 |
e. 2 inch |
per month |
61.57 |
91.31 |
f. 3 inch |
per month |
112.87 |
167.39 |
g. 4 inch |
per month |
185.97 |
275.79 |
h. 6 inch |
per month |
369.03 |
547.27 |
i. 8 inch |
per month |
588.63 |
872.94 |
j. 10 inch |
per month |
881.25 |
1,306.89 |
k. 12 inch |
per month |
1,712.35 |
2,539.42 |
Effective January 1, 2024
Meter Size |
|
Base Charge |
Base Charge |
---|---|---|---|
Inside City Limits |
Outside City Limits (1.466 x Inside) |
||
a. 5/8 x 3/4 inch and under |
per month |
11.01 |
16.14 |
b. 3/4 inch |
per month |
14.62 |
21.43 |
c. 1 inch |
per month |
22.33 |
32.74 |
d. 1-1/2 inch |
per month |
41.52 |
60.87 |
e. 2 inch |
per month |
64.34 |
94.32 |
f. 3 inch |
per month |
117.95 |
172.93 |
g. 4 inch |
per month |
194.34 |
284.90 |
h. 6 inch |
per month |
385.64 |
565.35 |
i. 8 inch |
per month |
615.12 |
901.77 |
j. 10 inch |
per month |
920.91 |
1,350.05 |
k. 12 inch |
per month |
1,789.41 |
2,623.28 |
2. The monthly base charge set in subsection (A)(1) of this section does not include any charge for consumption of water.
3. The monthly base charge for any single-family residential customer shall not exceed the charge set in (b) above.
B. Volume Charge (Uniform Volume).
1. In addition to the monthly base charge in subsection (A)(1) of this section, each customer shall pay the following additional charge on his/her bill, based upon the amount of water consumed per each billing period:
Effective January 1, 2022
Customer Class |
Inside City Limits |
Outside City Limits |
---|---|---|
Single-Family: |
2.85/CCF |
4.28/CCF |
Multifamily: |
2.45/CCF |
3.68/CCF |
Nonprofit Shelters: |
0.63/CCF |
0.94/CCF |
2.45/CCF |
3.68/CCF |
|
Government1: |
2.18/CCF |
3.27/CCF |
Effective January 1, 2023
Customer Class |
Inside City Limits |
Outside City Limits (1.483 x Inside) |
---|---|---|
Single-Family: |
2.98/CCF |
4.42/CCF |
Multifamily: |
2.56/CCF |
3.80/CCF |
Nonprofit Shelters: |
0.66/CCF |
0.98/CCF |
2.56/CCF |
3.80/CCF |
|
Government1: |
2.28/CCF |
3.38/CCF |
Effective January 1, 2024
Customer Class |
Inside City Limits |
Outside City Limits (1.466 x Inside) |
---|---|---|
Single-Family: |
3.11/CCF |
4.56/CCF |
Multifamily: |
2.68/CCF |
3.93/CCF |
Nonprofit Shelters: |
0.69/CCF |
1.01/CCF |
2.68/CCF |
3.93/CCF |
|
Government1: |
2.38/CCF |
3.49/CCF |
1 Note: As this use is classified under VMC Title 20.
2. All volume charges are computed per 100 cubic feet (CCF).
3. “Single-family customer” class shall include single dwelling unit with one meter, mobile homes either on individual lots or in mobile home parks. This also includes ADUs that take water and sewer service from service connections separate from the primary residence. This definition is for utility billing purposes only.
4. “Multifamily customer” class shall apply to customers with two or more living units per meter. This also includes ADUs that share water or sewer service from service connections for the primary residence. This definition is for utility billing purposes only.
5. Nonprofit Shelter. For the purpose of applying the rates as set forth in subsection (B)(1) of this section, the term “nonprofit shelters” shall be defined to mean a facility operated by a nonprofit organization that provides clients with on-site food, beds or shelter for free or at significantly below market rates.
C. Charges for Cutting Off and Restoring Service.
1. Service Cut-Off.
a. Cutting Off Service for Nonpayment. There shall be a $40.00 charge to cut off service for nonpayment. There shall be no additional charge for restoring service after such cut-off.
b. Emergencies – Cut-Off. No cut-off charge shall be made if service is cut off to meet an actual emergency.
c. Customer Request. No cut-off charge shall be made if service is cut off at customer’s request for the first such request. Each additional request shall be a $25.00 charge during regular office hours and $125.00 outside of regular office hours.
2. Restoring Service.
a. For starting or restoring service at the customer’s request, there shall be a charge of $25.00 if requested during regular office hours, and a fee of $125.00 for each such request outside of regular office hours.
b. Altered Service. If the meter or service has been altered without the written authorization of the director, the charge shall be $15.00 additional to all other charges in this section.
c. Multiple Cut-Off/Restoration Requests. For customers who require more than one trip to the service address to cut off or restore service at their request, there shall be a fee of $25.00 per each additional trip during regular office hours.
D. Testing Meters – Customer’s Request. The first meter test will be no charge to the customer, and additional meter tests requested by the customer within a 12-month period will be charged per schedule of meter test charges where meter is found not defective:
1 inch and under |
$50.00 |
1-1/2 inch |
$60.00 |
2 inch |
$60.00 |
3 inch |
$80.00 |
4 inches or more |
At cost |
Meter resets |
$50.00 |
Meters tested and found to be defective will be replaced at no cost to the customer for testing or for replacement.
E. Testing Meters – Other Than at Customer’s Request. The city reserves the right to test meters at any time. No charge will be made to the customer for meters tested pursuant to this subsection.
F. Temporary water use from hydrant fees shall be set by the director pursuant to VMC 14.04.100(L). (Ord. M-4431 § 1, 2023; Ord. M-4391 § 1, 2022; Ord. M-4359 § 1, 2021; Ord. M-4315 § 1, 2020; Ord. M-4239 § 10, 2018; Ord. M-4193 § 4, 2017; Ord. M-4184 § 2, 2016; Ord. M-4143 § 2, 2015; Ord. M-4099 § 1, 2014; Ord. M-4032 § 1, 2012; Ord. M-4022 § 19, 2012; Ord. M-4007 § 1, 2011; Ord. M-3899 § 1, 2008; Ord. M-3755 § 16, 2006; Ord. M-3689 § 1, 2005; Ord. M-3651 § 1, 2004; Ord. M-3398, 1998; Ord. M-3337, 1997; Ord. M-3096 § 1, 1993; Ord. M-3061 § 1, 1993; Ord. M-2920 § 1, 1990; Ord. M-2913 § 1, 1990; Ord. M-2848 § 1, 1989; Ord. M-2659 § 2, 1986; Ord. M-2520 § 2, 1985; Ord. M-2278 § 1, 1982; Ord. M-2256 §§ 1-4, 1981; Ord. M-2166 § 1, 1980; Ord. M-2144 §§ 1-8, 1980)