CHAPTER 51: WATER
Section
   51.01   Title
   51.02   Definitions
   51.03   Metered rates
   51.04   Flat rates
   51.05   Special rates
   51.06   Application for service
   51.07   Service connections
   51.08   Building connections
   51.09   Fire service
   51.10   Meters
   51.11   Discontinuance of service
   51.12   Construction by city forces
   51.13   Payment for service
   51.14   Main extensions
   51.15   Credits for main extensions; existing streets and roads
   51.16   Credits for main extensions, new developments
   51.17   Computation of credits
   51.18   Water service, general
   51.19   Additional fees and charges
 
   51.99   Penalty
Editor’s Note:
   See also city’s fee schedule
§ 51.01 TITLE.
   This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Water Rate and Regulation Ordinance of the City of Corry”.
(Ord. 1179, passed 2-5-1973; Ord. 1626, passed 12-19-2022)
§ 51.02 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number and words in the singular number include the plural number. The word “shall” is always mandatory and not merely directory.
   CITY. The City of Corry, Erie County, Pennsylvania, and/or its duly authorized employees.
   CITY PROPERTY. Property owned or leased by the city.
   CONSUMER. The party contracting for water service to a property.
   OWNER. The owner of the real estate to which water is furnished.
   PERSON. Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, organization or entity of any kind.
(Ord. 1179, passed 2-5-1973 ; Ord. 1626, passed 12-19-2022)
§ 51.03 METERED RATES.
Publisher's Note: This Section has been AMENDED by new legislation (Ord. 1655 , adopted 12-16-2024). The text of the amendment will be incorporated below when the ordinance is codified.
   (A)    Each metered consumer or owner to which water shall be furnished by the city, shall pay the city for the same in accordance with the following schedule of rates and minimum charges, which shall be for each gallon.
   (B)   Residential, commercial, public and industrial:
 
Water Used
Rate
Base charge for each meter per month
$18.37 flat rate
0-2,500 gallons of water per month
$0.0078 per gallon
2,501 and over gallons of water per month
$0.0070 per gallon
 
Size of Meter
Minimum per Month
Allowance
Size of Meter
Minimum per Month
Allowance
5/8 inch
$24.22
750 gallons
3/4 inch
$30.07
1,500 gallons
1 inch
$37.87
2,500 gallons
1-1/2 inch
$72.87
7,500 gallons
2 inch
$125.37
15,000 gallons
3 inch
$230.37
30,000 gallons
4 inch
$615.37
85,000 gallons
6 inch
$1,770.37
250,000 gallons
8 inch
$3,520.37
500,000 gallons
 
   (C)   The customer shall pay the minimum charge only when the amount resulting by applying the meter rate to the quantity of water consumed is less than the minimum charge. When such amount is greater than said minimum charge, then that amount shall constitute the bill for service rendered.
   (D)   Residential unit multiplier. 
      (1)   A structure serviced by a single water meter which supplies water to multiple residential dwelling units shall be charged a multiple of the base fee established per this section.
      (2)   Examples.
         (a)   A duplex would be billed two times the base fee in addition to the water usage rate.
         (b)   A structure containing 25 individual residential dwelling units would be billed 25 times the base fee in addition to the water usage rate.
(Ord. 1565, passed 12-19-2016; Ord. 1574, passed 12-18-2017; Ord. 1587, passed 12-17-2018; Ord. 1599 , passed 12-2-2019; Ord. 1606, passed 12-7-2020; Ord. 1613, passed 12-20-2021; Ord. 1627, passed 12-19-2022; Ord. 1647, passed 12-18-2023)
§ 51.04 FLAT RATES.
   Each consumer or owner who installs, or has installed, hydrants or fire service connections to which water shall be furnished by the city, shall pay the city for the same in accordance with the following schedule; the fee stated below is the annual rate:
   (A)   Public fire hydrant connection (six inch max): $60 per year;
   (B)   Private fire hydrant connection (six inch max): $50 per year; and
   (C)   Fire connection lines for standpipes and sprinklers:
 
Connection
Rate
4 inch diameter service connection
$60 per year
6 inch diameter service connection
$155 per year
8 inch diameter service connection
$225 per year
Other connections
As negotiated
 
   (D)   All rates shown in this section are for furnishing water or making water available, and for maintenance of the connection within the public right-of-way. The cost of installation is not included.
   (E)   Since the Fire Department is neither a “consumer” or “owner”, as those terms are defined in this chapter, neither the city or any of its departments nor any affiliates or authorities thereof, may charge the Fire Department any fees in connection with any public fire hydrant connections.
(Ord. 1348, passed 5-20-1991; Ord. 1574, passed 12-18-2017)
§ 51.05 SPECIAL RATES.
   (A)   Construction work. For water furnished for construction work, where, in the opinion of the city, it is not practical to install or use meters, the rate to be charged for water shall be fixed by resolution of City Council. The per diem rate shall not include any required tapping fees or the costs of running a service to the point within the premises where a meter would normally be installed, but shall include the connection and disconnection of the temporary service, which shall only be done by city forces.
   (B)   Circus, bazaar or fair.
      (1)   A circus, bazaar, fair or other type of business which will temporarily exist at a location from one to ten days, and where the city deems such charge applicable, and where the city deems it not practical to install or use meters, shall pay in advance on a per diem basis for water supplied. Such charges shall be in the amount fixed by resolution of City Council. The per diem rate shall not include any required tapping fees or the costs of running a service to the point within the premises where a meter would normally be installed, but shall include the connection and disconnection of the temporary service, which shall only be done by city forces.
      (2)   Temporary water: construction, circus, bazaar or fair:
 
Size of Service
First Day
Each Additional Day
2 inch or less
$32
$18
3 inch
$50
$30
 
   (C)   Non-fire hydrant use.
      (1)   For water furnished from a hydrant for purposes other than fighting a fire, when the city’s Water Department shall approve such use, and when the city deems it not practical to install or use a meter for such use, the rate to be charged shall be fixed by resolution of City Council.
      (2)   In addition to the rates provided for herein above, the user shall pay the current hourly rate of pay for the services of an employee of the city to operate the hydrant. This may be waived in cases where the city considers such use in the public interest, or in cases where the city decides no city employee is required for hydrant operation.
      (3)   Non-fire hydrant use:
 
Type of Use
Rate
Metered flow from hydrant
Actual cost of water, plus setup and teardown labor
Unmetered flow through one 2-1/2 inch hydrant nozzle
$1 per minute
 
   (D)   Deposit required. A deposit, in the amount fixed by resolution of City Council, to be applied against unpaid bills or damage claims may be required with each new application for service or renewal of service application. Said deposits shall be returned to the customer upon termination of the service, or after 12 consecutive months of billing paid without penalty, if no other charges remain unpaid. Six percent simple interest (not compounded) shall be paid on all deposits at the time the deposit is returned. Interest shall start on the first of the month following the date of deposit and shall end on the first of the month in which the deposit is returned.
(Ord. 1179, passed 2-5-1973; Ord. 1283, passed 3-1-1982; Ord. 1626, passed 12-19-2022)
§ 51.06 APPLICATION FOR SERVICE.
   (A)   Application required.
      (1)   Water will be furnished, or service connection made, upon written application by the property owner, tenant, consumer or agent thereof on a form furnished by the city for the purpose, and after approval of such application by the city.
      (2)   Where a water connection has been previously installed and water is desired, a proper application shall be signed by the owner, tenant, consumer or agent.
   (B)   New application upon change in ownership or tenancy. A new application must be made and approved by the city’s Water Department upon any change in ownership of the property when the owner is the customer, upon any change in tenancy where the tenant is the consumer or upon any change in the service, as described in the application. The city may, with five days’ notice, shut off the service pending an application.
   (C)   Renewal of service. Service will be renewed under a proper application when the conditions under which such service was discontinued are corrected and upon the payment of all charges provided in the schedule of rates or tariff of the city, including the turn-on charge and all bills for labor, supplies and permits required in shutting off and turning on the water.
   (D)   Deposit required. A deposit of $50 to be applied against unpaid bills or damage claims may be required with each new application for service. Said deposits shall be returned to the customer, without interest, upon termination of service, or after 12 consecutive months of billing paid without penalty, if no other charges remain unpaid.
(Ord. 1179, passed 2-5-1973; Ord. 1495, passed 4-6-2009 ; Ord. 1626, passed 12-19-2022)
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