(A) Notwithstanding an actual use of water which would result in a lesser charge under the rates set forth in § 54.20, each user shall pay a minimum use charge in accordance with the following applicable size of meter installed, which minimum charge is based on the gallon equivalent indicated:
Monthly Minimum Charge | Gallons Allowed | Rate |
Monthly Minimum Charge | Gallons Allowed | Rate |
5/8 inch meter | 2,000 | $10.00 |
3/4 inch meter | 3,000 | $15.00 |
1 inch meter | 5,000 | $25.00 |
1 1/4 inch meter | 8,000 | $38.86 |
1 1/2 inch meter | 10,000 | $50.00 |
2 inch meter | 16,000 | $74.66 |
3 inch meter | 30,000 | $123.10 |
4 inch meter | 50,000 | $179.10 |
6 inch meter | 100,000 | $319.10 |
8 inch meter | 160,000 | $487.10 |
(B) Annual COLA increase. Subject to annual review by the Town Council, on January 1, 2022 and on January 1 of each year, beginning in 2023, a 1.5% cost of living adjustment ("COLA") shall be added to the previous year's rates and charges for all customers. This 1.5% increase shall occur automatically each year, subject to the Town Council's annual review in July of each year, unless and until such time that the Town Council amends or adjusts the percentage increase for the next calendar year or otherwise amends this division, which may include but not be limited to an additional annual increase as determined by the Town Council.
(`92 Code, § 9-105) (Res. 91-3, passed 5-9-91; Am. Ord. 2002-36, passed 12-5-02; Am. Ord. 2003-04, passed 2-13-03; Am. Ord. 2010-09, passed 5-13-10; Am. Ord. 2021-47, passed 12-16-21; Am. Ord. 2022-20, passed 8-25-22; Am. Ord. 2023-21, passed 11-16-23)