HomeMy WebLinkAbout2719 Monthly Water and Sewer Rate IncreaseOrdinance No. ~ '7 ! ~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING SECTION
13.05.030 PTMC, AND, 13.05.040, MONTHLY WATER AND SEWER RATES, OF
THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT SYSTEM NEEDS AND
SERVICE COSTS EFFECTIVE FOR CONSUMPTION STARTING ON JANUARY 1,
2000.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend provides water service to the residents of Port
Townsend and outside the city's municipal boundaries, and wastewater (sewer), and stormwater
control services for City residents; and
WHEREAS, the City's most recent rate study demonstrates that without an increase
in rates to the residents of Port Townsend, the City's cash and working capital needs and debt
service coverage will be adequate for the years 2000 and 2001; thereafter rates will need to
increase 6.0% in 2002 and increase 1.3% in 2003. For the year 2004, rates will decrease 2.0%.
WHEREAS, the City's most recent rate study demonstrates that an increase in water
rates for non-City residents is necessary to accurately reflect the charges for these services
which includes cash and working capital needs, debt service coverage, and rate-of-return on
investment. Increases for water services for non-City residents are 10% in the year 2000, 3% in
2001, 6.0% in 2002 and 1.3% in 2003. For the year 2004, rates will decrease 2.0%.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Port Townsend ordains as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 13.05, Utility rates and charges, Section 13.05.030, Monthly water
rates, is hereby amended as follows:
13.05.030 Monthly water rates.
The following monthly rates shall be charged by the city and collected by the finance director for
the use and furnishing of water service, all such rates and charges to be made and paid on a
monthly basis. These rates will be for water usage starting on January 1, 2000, and billed in
subsequent months:
A. Meter Charge. All water used, except for closed connection for fire protection, shall be
metered. Monthly service charges and standby fees shall be based on meter size and the quantity
of water provided to the customer and shall be paid regardless of whether the service is on or off.
The meter charge shall be based on the following schedule:
Outside-of-City
Inside City Adjacent to City (Tri-Area)
Meter Size Per Month) Per Month) (Per Month)
5/8-3/4"meter $ 13.00 $ 17.00 19.00 $ 18.00 20.00
1" meter 30.00 30.00 43.00 4:2¢X) 46.00
1-1/4" meter 45.00 59.00 65.00 64:00 70.00
1-1/2" meter 60.00 -m, ~.,,,,nn 87.00 ,~ ~ .,~,,Q~ nn 94.00
1-3/4" meter 78.00 ~v...vvnn 112.00 ~. ~n.v.v~nn 121.00
2" meter 96.00 ~,~,,~.,~,~nn 139.00 ~,.,,,.,~,~nn 150.00
3" meter 181.00 226.00 260.00 255.00 281.00
4" meter 301.00 292.00 432.00 4944~ 466.00
6" meter 603.00 -~Q-~,,~,.,,,,an 866.00 849410 934.00
8" meter 964.00 ~ ~n tm 1,385.00 ~ ~Q nn 1,494.00
A manifold meter installed for irrigation purposes only shall not be subject to a meter charge in
addition to the charge for the main service meter.
B. Where meters for residential customers larger than five-eighths inch by three-quarter inch have
been installed for the convenience of the city, the customer shall be assessed a meter charge only
for the three-quarter inch rate.
C. Volume Charges and Summer Use Surcharges. All water use for customers within the city
shall be charged a volume rate of $1.75 per 1,000 gallons or portions thereof, customers adjacent
to the city limits will be charged a volume rate of $2.20 2.40 per 1,000 gallons or portions
thereof, and all water use for customers in the outside-of-city (Tri-Area) service area shall be
charged a volume rate of $2.25 2.55 per 1,000 gallons or portions thereof, except as provided
below:
1. For single-unit residential and duplex customers with individual meters, inside the city
the volume charge shall be $1.75 per 1,000 gallons plus an additional $0.88 per 1,000 gallons for
water use in excess of 11,000 gallons per month during the summer use period. For single-unit
residential and duplex customers with individual meters, adjacent to the city limits, the volume
charge shall be $2.20 2.40 per 1,000 gallons plus an additional $I.!0 1.20 per 1,000 gallons for
use in excess of 11,000 gallons per month during the summer use period. For single-unit
residential and duplex customers with individual meters, outside-of-city (Tri-Area) service area,
the volume charge shall be $2.25 2.55 per 1,000 gallons plus an additional $!.!8,, 1.28 per 1,000
gallons for use in excess of 11,000 gallons per month during the summer use period. The summer
use period shall be the meter reading periods for usage during June, July, August and September.
2. For duplex customers with a joint meter and multifamily customers with three or more
units inside the city, an additional $0.88 per 1,000 gallons will be assessed for water used in
excess of an average of 11,000 gallons per unit for the summer use period. For duplex customers
with a joint meter and multifamily customers with three or more units adjacent to the city, an
additional $!. !0 1.20 per 1,000 gallons will be assessed for water used in excess of an average of
11,000 gallons per unit for the summer us~ period. For duplex customers with a joint meter and
multifamily customers with three or more units outside-of-city (Tri-Area) service area, an
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additional $I. I°-, 1.28 per 1,000 gallons will be assessed for water used in excess of an average of
11,000 gallons per unit for the summer use period. The additional charge shall be based on the
total meter reading for all meters used to serve the customer.
3. For irrigation meters inside the city, the meter charge shall be based on meter size with
a volume charge of $1.75 per 1,000 gallons. For irrigation meters adjacent to the city, the meter
charge shall be based on meter size with a volume charge of $2.29 2.40 per 1,000 gallons. For
irrigation meters outside-of-city (Tri-Area) service area, the meter charge shall be based on meter
size with a volume charge of $2.35 2.55 per 1,000 gallons.
4. Should there be a period during which meter readings cannot be obtained under a
normal reading schedule, the volume charge shall be calculated by averaging the prior
consumption for the two months immediately preceding the period for which a meter reading
cannot be obtained. Charges for the next month during which actual meter reading is taken shall
be adjusted for the difference between the average and the actual metered volume for the
two-month period involved together with the appropriate meter rate. Where there is a
circumstance which, in the reasonable judgment of the treasurer, would make the volume charge
calculation erroneous, the volume charge shall be established under such other method as the
finance directo'r deems reasonable and fair.
D. Water Charge Method. Meter reading shall be done on a monthly basis.
E. Private Fire Protection. Monthly service charges for private fire protection systems shall be as
follows:
Adjacent to
Inside City City Limits Tri-Area
2" $10.50 $13.50 15.00 $13.50 15.00
4" 18.00 23.00 25.00 23.09 25.00
6" 36.00 4~.00 51.00 46:00 51.00
F. Commercial and Contract Customers. The monthly meter charges for commercial and contract
customers inside the city shall be the same as provided in subsection A of this section with an
additional volume charge of $1.75 per 1,000 gallons used unless a current contract specifically
provides for an alternative rate schedule. Commercial and contract customers located adjacent to
the city limits shall be charged a volume charge of $2.20 2.40 per 1,000 gallons used unless a
current contract specifically provides for an alternative rate schedule. Commercial and contract
customers located outside the city limits (Tri-Area) shall be charged a volume charge of $2.35
2.55 per 1,000 gallons used unless a current contract specifically provides for an alternative rate
schedule.
G. Rates for 2001 through 2004. The water meter and volume charges listed in this section will
change on an annual basis between 2001 and 2004 in accordance with the following schedule.
Each figure represents the percentage by which the previous year's rate must be changed to obtain
charges for the current year. The percentage applies proportionately to both meter and volume
charges as well as private fire protection, except that rates may be rounded in a manner which
approximates the weighted average percentage change.
Rate Change Index 2001 2002 2003 2004
Tri-Area Index 3.0% 6.0% 1.3 % -2.0%
Adjacent to City Index 3.0% 6.0% 1.3% -2.0%
City Index 0.0% 6.0% 1.3% -2.0%
(Ord. § l, 1999; Ord. 2710 § l, 1999; Ord. 2658 § l, 1998; Ord. 2622 § 1, 1997; Ord. 2609
§ 3, 1997; Ord. 2579 § l, 1997; Ord. 2496 § l, 1995; Ord. 2488 § l, 1995; Ord. 2445 § 1, 1995;
Ord. 2434 § 2, 1994; Ord. 2389 § l, 1993; Ord. 2381 § l, 1993; Ord. 2341 § l, 1993; Ord. 2289
§ 2, 1992; Ord. 2068 § 2, 1987; Ord. 1979 § 4, 1983; Ord. 1941 § 2, 1982; Ordo 1830 § l, 1979;
Ord. 1789 § 2, 1977; Ord. 1601 § 4, 1970; Ord. 1471 § l, 1965; Oral 1372 § l, 1959; Ord. 1172
§ l, 1944; Ord. l ll0 § 22, 1939).
SECTION 2. Section 13.05.040, Monthly sewer rates (subsections A,B, and C) is hereby
Amended and shall be codified by the Code Reviser to read as follows:
13.05.40 Monthly sewer rates.
The following monthly rates shall be charges by the city and collected by the treasurer fo rthe use
and furnishing of sewerage service, all such rates and charges to be made on a monthly basis:
A. Single-Unit Residential and Duplex Customers. The monthly rate for each single-unit
residence or duplex shall be $38.50 per month if monthly water consumption exceeds 2,500
gallons. The monthly rate for each single-unit residence or duplex whose monthly water
consumption is 2,500 gallons or less shall be $34.50 per month
B. Multifamily Customers.
1. Base Charges. For multifamily residences with three or more units, the base
monthly charge shall be based on the water meter size. The base charge shall be:
5/8-3/4" meter
1" meter
1-1/4" meter
1-1/2" meter
1-3/4" meter
2" meter
3" meter
4" meter
6" meter
8" meter
Wastewater - In City Only
$26.00/month
36.00/month
42.00/month
47.00/month
61.00/month
75.00/month
286.00/month
364.00/month
546.00/month
754.00/month
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2. Total Charges. The total monthly multifamily charges shall be the
Base charge plus a charge of 2.70 per 1,000 gallons of water actually used, rounded to the nearest
hundred gallon amount, with the maximum per gallon charge capped at 4,000 gallons per unit.
C. Commercial Customers. Commercial accounts shall be charges the same base
rate, based upon meter size, as multifamily customers. However, commercial customers shall be
charges an additional amount of $2.70 per 1,000 gallons of water used, rounded to the nearest
hundred gallons, with no maximum cap on additional charges, or if a commercial customer
generates high-strength waste or waste with high variability in loadings, charges shall be on a
commodity basis and provided in Chapter 13.24 PTMC.
D. Industrial and Contract Customers. The city may establish rates and charges for
industrial and large user customers that have unique or special use characteristics. The rates and
charges shall be based on existing contract conditions, costs of service, including waste volume
and strength, and such other factors deemed relevant in establishing reasonable rates and services
in the judgement of the director of public works.
E. For all classes of users subject to metered rates, should there be a period during
which meter readings cannot be obtained under a normal reading schedule, the volume charge
shall be calculated by averaging the prior consumption for the two months immediately preceding
the period for which a meter reading cannot be obtained. Charges for the next month during
which actual meter reading is taken shall be adjusted for the difference between the average and
the actual metered volume for the two-month period involved together with the appropriate meter
rate. Where there is a circumstance which, in the reasonable judgment of the treasurer, would
make the volume charge calculation erroneous, the volume charge shall be established under such
other method as the finance director deems reasonable and fair.
F. Rates for 2001 through 2004. The wastewater meter and volume charges listed
in this section will change on an annual basis between 2001 and 2004 in accordance with the
following schedule. Each figure represents the percentage by which the previous year's rate must
be changed to obtain charges for the current year. The percentage applies proportionately to both
meter and volume charges, except that rates may be rounded in a manner which approximates the
weighted average percentage change.
2001 2002 2003 2004
Rate Change Index 0.0% 6.0% 1.3% -2.0%
(Ord. § 2, 1997; Ord. 2579 § 1, 1997; Ord. 2556 § 1, 1996; Ord. 2489 § 1, 1995; Ord. 2434
§ 1, 1994; Ord. 2382 § 1, 1993; Ord. 2342 § 1, 1993; Ord. 2302 § 1, 1992; Ord. 2287 § 2, 1992;
Ord. 2063 § 1, 1987; Ord. 2055 § 1, 1986; Ord. 2026 § 1, 1986; Ord. 1980 § 2, 1983; Ord. 1942
§ 3, 1982; Ord. 1872 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1791 § 1, 1977; Ord. 1657 § 1, 1973; Ord. 1508 § 3, 1967).
SECTION 3. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this
Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional
by a court of competent jurisdiction, such order or judgment shall not affect the validity or
constitutionality of the remainder of any part of this ordinance. To this end, the provisions of
each clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this law are declared severable.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days after the date of its publication in
the manner provided by law.
Read for the first, second, and third times and passed by the City Council of the City of
Port Townsend, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held this t~ day of
/~ ¢0r~m/o e~-- ,1999.
F6rrest Rambo, Mayor
Attest:
Pam Kolacy, City Clerk
11/30/99 ML Orr\{ 1305030R.ord}
Approved ffff~~n :
fldeven L' Olsen, Interim City Attorney
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