Charges for water utility service shall be made at monthly intervals and shall, to the extent possible, be consistent with the policy for charging for water in direct proportion to the cost of securing, developing, conserving and delivering water to the customers of the town water system in the particular service area. Water charges will be computed through the summation of the monthly minimum, the monthly water use charge, and any special assessments, taxes or surcharges that are or may be imposed by any governmental agency. Water fees and water shortage surcharges are adopted by the Town Council by resolution, and current fees and water shortage surcharges are on file in the office of the Town Clerk and in the Town Utility Department.
(A) Fire protection service in the Cave Creek service area. The town will supply only such water at such pressures as may be available from time to time as a result of normal operations of its water system. The town does not guarantee a specific water pressure or gallons-per-minute flow rate at any of the fire hydrants installed. In the event service is interrupted or irregular or defective or fails, the town will not be liable for any injuries or damages arising therefrom. The customer shall make no claim against the town for any loss or damage resulting from fire protection services provided. The town shall furnish, install, own and maintain all public fire hydrants, subject to any advance-in-aid-of-construction agreement or maintenance agreement that may be required by the town. Water shall not be used from fire hydrants for any purpose other than fire protection unless prior written consent is obtained from the town, and charges will be made therefor at the estimated quantity rates under the town’s general service rate.
(B) Standpipe charges. This service is available only at designated locations for the use of hauling water when and if authorized by the town. The town will supply water on a when-available basis, as determined by the town. Water will be supplied only during normal working hours except where a coin or card operated standpipe is available.
(C) Service minimum for non-use. All metered services, open or closed or active or inactive and regardless of water usage, shall be charged the base rate fee to the corresponding service size.
(D) Water shortage surcharges. Water shortage surcharges may be levied by the Town as authorized pursuant to §§ 52.501 and 52.999. The amount of surcharges will be recommended at the Town Council by the Utility Department on an annual basis at the time that the Utility Director determines the water shortage percentage pursuant to § 52.501. After Town Council approval of the recommended surcharges, water customers shall be charged at monthly intervals pursuant to this section. In addition, the Town Council may change the water shortage surcharge again during the applicable period if the water shortage percentage determination in § 52.501 changes.
(Ord. O2007-09, passed 5-21-07; Am. Ord. O2009-02, passed 3-2-09; Am. Ord. O2011-03, passed 2-7-11; Am. Ord. O2013-11, passed 12-2-13; Am. Ord. O2016-03, passed 9-19-16; Am. Ord. O2023-06, passed 12-4-23)