The council approves and ratifies the following rates and charges for the water utility services rendered by the water works during each monthly billing period, as approved by and subject to the requirements of the order:
A. Water Used Per Month Rate Per 1,000 Gallons
Water used per month | |||
Effective 8/1/2021 | Effective 1/1/2023 | Effective 1/1/2024 | |
First 15,000 gallons | $ 2.51 | $ 2.87 | $ 3.08 |
Next 285,000 gallons | $ 2.14 | $ 2.45 | $ 2.63 |
Over 300,000 gallons | $ 1.59 | $ 1.82 | $ 1.95 |
B. Monthly Charge Per Bill
Effective Aug 1, 2021 | Effective Jan 1, 2023 | Effective Jan 1, 2024 |
$ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
C. Meter Charge Per Month
Effective Aug 1, 2021 | Effective Jan 1, 2023 | Effective Jan 1, 2024 |
Effective Aug 1, 2021 | Effective Jan 1, 2023 | Effective Jan 1, 2024 | |
5/8 - 3/4 inch meter | $ 3.58 | $ 4.10 | $ 4.40 |
1 inch meter | $ 7.21 | $ 8.26 | $ 8.85 |
1 1/2 inch meter | $ 13.24 | $ 15.16 | $ 16.25 |
2 inch meter | $ 20.49 | $ 23.46 | $ 25.15 |
3 inch meter | $ 37.40 | $ 42.82 | $ 45.90 |
4 inch meter | $ 61.56 | $ 70.48 | $ 75.55 |
6 inch meter | $121.93 | $139.61 | $149.65 |
8 inch meter | $194.40 | $222.59 | $238.60 |
10 inch meter | $278.97 | $319.42 | $342.40 |
12 inch meter | $520.50 | $595.98 | $638.85 |
Private hydrant - yearly
Effective Aug 1, 2021 | Effective Jan 1, 2023 | Effective Jan 1, 2024 |
$ 131.50 | $ 150.57 | $161.40 |
D. Each customer shall pay for the Fire Protection Charges rendered by the Water works. During each monthly billing period, each customer shall pay, in addition to the regular monthly billing period, the Fire Protection Charges rendered by Water Works, which are set forth below:
Fire Protection Charges (per month) | |||
Effective 8/1/2021 | Effective 1/1/2023 | Effective 1/1/2024 | |
5/8 - 3/4 inch meter | $ 2.08 | $ 2.38 | $ 2.55 |
1 inch meter | $ 5.20 | $ 5.95 | $ 6.38 |
1 1/2 inch meter | $ 10.39 | $ 11.90 | $ 12.75 |
2 inch meter | $ 16.62 | $ 19.03 | $ 20.40 |
3 inch meter | $ 31.16 | $ 35.68 | $ 38.25 |
4 inch meter | $ 51.94 | $ 59.47 | $ 63.75 |
6 inch meter | $ 103.88 | $ 118.94 | $ 127.50 |
8 inch meter | $ 166.21 | $ 190.31 | $ 204.00 |
10 inch meter | $ 238.92 | $ 273.57 | $ 293.25 |
12 inch meter | $ 446.68 | $ 511.45 | $ 548.25
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E. Southwestern Bartholomew
Water Corp.
Wholesale Rate per 1,000 Gallons
Phase I (8/1/2021) | Phase II (1/1/2023) | Phase III (1/1/2024) |
$1.47 | $1.66 | $1.78 |
F. Eastern Bartholomew Water
Corp Contract Rate Per 1,000 Gallons
Phase I (8/1/2021) | Phase II (1/1/2023) | Phase III (1/1/2024) |
$2.30 | $2.60 | $2.78 |
G. Sprinkler Connections (per annum)
Phase I (8/1/2021) | Phase II (1/1/2023) | Phase III (1/1/2024) |
Phase I (8/1/2021) | Phase II (1/1/2023) | Phase III (1/1/2024) | |
2 inch connection | $7.31 | $8.37 | $8.98 |
3 inch connection | $21.24 | $24.32 | $26.07 |
4 inch connection | $45.26 | $51.83 | $55.56 |
6 inch connection | $131.50 | $150.47 | $161.40 |
8 inch connection | $280.23 | $320.87 | $343.95 |
10 inch connection | $503.95 | $577.03 | $618.54 |
12 inch connection | $814.01 | $932.05 | $999.11
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H. Temporary Users. Water furnished to temporary users, such as contractors, shall be charged on the basis of the above gallonage rates as estimated by the water works superintendent.
I. The following nonrecurring rates, charges and fees for water and sewer services shall be effective upon adoption by the common council of the city of Columbus once same are approved by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission as set forth under 170 Indiana Administrative Code § 1-6-1 et seq.
1. Returned check fee $40.00
Whether check is dishonored for non-sufficient funds (NSF), stop payment or closed account
2. Water turn ON or OFF $50.00
Non-payment of account
3. Water turn ON or OFF $50.00
For winter disconnect
4. Water turn ON or OFF $50.00
For repair
5. After hours service call $85.00
(non emergency)
J. The municipal water utility shall require from all applicants for residential water service a cash deposit of not less than thirty dollars and from all applicants for other than residential service a cash deposit in such amount as shall equal sixty days revenue, as estimated by the municipal water utility, but not less than thirty dollars as a guarantee against the nonpayment of bills for service; except, that if applicant is the legal title owner of real property whose credit is approved by the municipal water utility, the municipal water utility may waive such cash deposits. Such cash deposit minus any unpaid amounts for service rendered the customer shall be returned to the depositor upon the final billing. All cash deposits shall be refunded to the depositor after three years from date of deposit; provided, that satisfactory credit shall have been established by the depositor, in the opinion of the municipal water utility.
K. Tap charges (existing water pit)
1. 5/8/inch and 3/4 inch $1,865.00
2. 1 inch or larger - shall be determined by estimating actual installation/construction cost of the required facilities (as estimated by the Utility) but in no event less than $500.00.
L. Tap charges (new water pit)
1. 5/8 inch and 3/4 inch $2,000.00
2. 1 inch or larger - shall be determined by estimating actual installation/construction cost of the required facilities (as estimated by the Utility) but in no event less than $2,000.00.
M. Temporary fire hydrant meter rental $1,800.00
(Ord. 16-2022, 2022; Ord. 29-2021, 2021; Ord. 14-2021, 2021; Ord. 12-2021, 2021; Ord. 19-2020, 2020; Ord. 28-2014 § 2, 2014; Ord. 08-28, § 1, 2008; Ord. 99-12 § 1, 1999; Ord. 94-20 § 1, 1994; Ord. 92-50 § 1, 1992)