(A) The city will notify each user, at least annually, in conjunction with a regular bill or other acceptable means, what portion of the sewer service charge is attributable to the operation and maintenance costs, and replacement costs for sewer service. All users discharging wastes to the sewerage system shall be billed for usage of the city's sewerage system and for treatment provided by the City of Columbus.
(B) For the purpose of providing revenue to help finance and to more equitably distribute the cost of the construction of necessary additions to the sewerage system, it is necessary to provide for the establishment of a sewer capacity charge with such charge in addition to any and all other fees which may be imposed with respect to the sewerage system.
(1) No person shall make a service connection to the city's sewerage system or any part thereof, unless he has been issued a permit to do so by the city.
(2) The fees to be charged for permits to connect to the sewerage system shall be based upon the domestic supply water tap size as follows:
Diameter of Water Tap | Effective Date 01/01/13 |
Diameter of Water Tap | Effective Date 01/01/13 |
3/4" | $2,210 |
1" | 3,580 |
1-½" | 9,180 |
2" | 15,900 |
3" | 33,150 |
4" | 51,740 |
6" | 117,600 |
8" | 206,980 |
10" | 322,560 |
12" | 464,580 |
16" | 517,660 |
(3) In the event a tap is subsequently enlarged, the difference between the charges for the two tap sizes shall be paid.
(4) These fees are in addition to any charges made by any other governmental agency. The City of Columbus charges a capacity charge which is collected by the city. The city retains a percentage of those fees, as outlined in the sewer contract. After December 31, 2000, the city will not retain any portion of the Columbus capacity charge.
(5) City Council may, by a majority vote, in such cases where unusual circumstances and an imminent hardship warrant it, waive all or part of the capacity charges herein.
(Ord. 47-97, passed 4-14-97; Am. Ord. 07-05, passed 2-7-05; Am. Ord. 94-07, passed 12-10-07; Am. Ord. 64-12, passed 11-5-12)
(C) Shawnee Hills. The city fees charged for Shawnee Hills residents to connect to the sewerage system will be the capacity charge fee in effect at the time a sewer permit is requested.
(1) Financial assistance will be available to residents living in Shawnee Hills based on documented need, as determined by income levels and property values. Eligibility for financial assistance will be determined by using the Income Guidelines for Franklin County Housing Programs in effect at the time the sewer permit is requested. The financial assistance available will be as follows:
80% level - capacity charge fee may be paid over a period of three years.
65% level - capacity charge fee may be paid over a period of five years.
60% level - capacity charge fee will be discounted by 10% and the discounted fee may be paid over a period of five years.
50% level - capacity charge fee will be discounted by 30% and the discounted fee may be paid over a period of five years.
Under 50% level - capacity charge fee will be discounted by 50% and the discounted fee may be paid over a period of five years.
(2) Eligibility for financial assistance will also be limited to owner occupied property with a total market value of the property, as determined by the Delaware County Auditor, of less than $75,000.
(3) Income is defined as total Medicare wages reported on the property owners' W-2(s) plus other income reported on their federal tax return(s) for the most recent year.
(4) Fees paid over time will be assessed on the property owner's real estate tax bills through the Delaware County Auditor's office. Payment of any outstanding balance must be made in full if the property is sold. In addition to paying any unpaid assessment, any discount received must be remitted to the city.
(5) The City Council of Shawnee Hills may appeal a denial of eligibility, if the denial is based on the total market value of the property exceeding $75,000. The appeal shall be made to the City Manager and shall be limited to property owners at or below the 60% level of the Income Guidelines for Franklin County Housing Programs. The appeal will be reviewed by a committee that will be established by administrative order.
(Ord. 92-99, passed 9-7-99)