(a) Users served by metered water supply. For the use and the service rendered by said sewage works, Users who are served by a metered water supply shall pay a monthly base charge plus a monthly flow charge. The monthly base charge shall be based upon the size of the water meter installed. The monthly flow charge shall be a volumetric charge per 1,000 gallons of water used. The monthly base charge and monthly flow charge shall be in accordance with the following schedules:
MONTHLY BASE CHARGE
Meter Size | User Charge |
Meter Size | User Charge |
5/8-inch, 3/4-inch | $12.12 |
1-inch | $21.52 |
1-1/2-inch | $55.76 |
2-inch | $94.02 |
3-inch | $212.33 |
4-inch | $375.06 |
6-inch | $840.35 |
8-inch | $1,241.93 |
10-inch | $1,643.53 |
MONTHLY FLOW CHARGE
Charge per 1,000 gallons | $6.05 |
Charge per 100 cubic feet | $4.52
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(b) Users not served by metered water supply. For the use and service rendered by said sewage works, Users who are not served by a metered water supply shall pay a flat monthly sewer charge of $34.97.
(c) Annual COLA increase. Subject to the modifications set forth in subsections (d) and (e) herein, on January 1 of each year, beginning in 2025, a 3% cost of living adjustment ("COLA") shall be added to the previous year's rates and charges for all customers. This 3% increase shall occur automatically each year unless and until such time that the Carmel City Council amends or adjusts the percentage increase for the next calendar year or otherwise amends this subsection.
(d) CTRWD. For the use and service rendered to CTRWD on an after the date specified below, the following rates and charges shall apply:
Date | Volumetric Charge/1,000 Gallons | Minimum Daily Charge |
November 1, 2015 | $ 1.3537 | $2,369.05 |
November 1, 2016 | $ 1.3909 | $2,434.20 |
November 1, 2017 | $ 1.4292 | $2,501.14 |
November 1, 2018 | $1.4685 | $2,569.92 |
These charges are in addition to the other rates and charges set forth in the agreement between the City of Carmel and the CTRWD executed October 2010 pursuant to the Carmel City Code.
(e) Citizens Wastewater of Westfield. The City serves Citizens Wastewater of Westfield under the Westfield Agreement. Citizens Wastewater of Westfield shall be subject to a volumetric charge of $1,514.62 per million gallons. This rate is not subject to the COLA, but shall be periodically reviewed and adjusted as provided in the Westfield Agreement. This rate shall be in addition to the other rates and charges set forth in the Westfield Agreement.
(Ord. S-74-18, Version A, § 2, 6-18-18; Ord. D-2694-23, § 2, 12-18-23)