(A) Generally. The rates and charges for water and sewer services furnished by the city are hereby fixed and established on a monthly basis as follows.
(B) Specifically.
(1) Minimum water rates.
(a) Minimum water rates for citizens of the city.
1. The following minimum monthly charges shall apply to the first 1,000 gallons (or less) of water used by the premises and classifications respectively designated below:
Classification | Amount |
Flat rate (residence) | $16.85 |
5/8-inch, ¾-inch, 1¼-inch, and 1½-inch meters | $16.85 |
2-inch meter | $20 |
3-inch meter | $30 |
4-inch meter | $40 |
6-inch meter | $60 |
2. The rates for water usage for the premises and classifications as to water usage in excess of the first 1,000 gallons shall be identical with the rates for the additional usage specified in division (B)(2) below.
(b) Minimum water rates for customers outside the city limits.
1. The following minimum monthly charges shall apply to the first 1,000 gallons (or less) of water used by the premises and classifications respectively designated below:
Classification | Amount |
Flat rate (residence) | $24.90 |
5/8-inch to 1½-inch meter | $24.90 |
2-inch meter | $30 |
3-inch meter | $45 |
4-inch meter | $60 |
6-inch meter | $90 |
2. The rates for water usage for the premises and classifications as to water usage in excess of the first 1,000 shall be identical with the rates for the additional usage specified in division (B)(2) below.
(2) Meter rates for water usage in addition to minimum charge.
(a) Inside the city. Subject to the respective minimum monthly water rates specified above, the following metered charges shall be made for each 1,000 gallons of water consumption per month to customers residing in the city of all size connections:
Number of Gallons of Water per Month | Monthly Charges per 1,000 Gallons |
Each additional 1,000 gallons | $7.77 |
(b) Outside the city. Subject to the respective minimum monthly water rates specified above, the following metered charges outside the city limits of all size connections:
Number of Gallons of Water per Month | Monthly Charges per 1,000 Gallons |
First 1,000 gallons or less | $24.90 per 1,000 gallons; $24.90 minimum monthly charge |
All over 1,000 gallons | $11.20 |
(3) Monthly sewer rates. The rates or charges for sewer service shall be based insofar as possible upon the quantity of water supplied each month to the respective premises and shall be $21 per first 1,000 gallons of water used as set forth on the monthly water bill determined by the above water rates. After the first 1,000 gallons of water used, the charge will be $7 per 1,000 gallons. The minimum sewer bill shall be $21 per month, apart from the surcharge referred to in the ensuing division (B)(4) below.
(4) Surcharge for sewage collection. In the event there is a rate increase from the City of Madisonville or the South Hopkins Water District to the City of Earlington for their services, any rate increase by the City of Madisonville or the South Hopkins Water District shall automatically be passed on in the same proportion to the customers of the City of Earlington’s water services.
(5) Rates are exclusive of sales tax. The foregoing rates are rates to be charged by the city, and any applicable state sales tax shall be added to each bill as a separate charge.
(Ord. 3-14-78-1, passed 3-14-1978; Ord. 1999-3, passed 7-22-1999; Ord. 2005-2, passed 5-10-2005; Ord. 2007-5, passed 7-3-2007; Ord. 2010-7, passed 3-9-2010; Ord. 2010-8, passed 3-9-2010; Ord. passed 5-24-2021; Ord. 50.081, passed 2-14-2023)