A. Construction Fee: The construction fee shall apply to new services installed through the public works department, and shall equal the cost to the city of any such installation or connection plus an additional fifteen percent (15%) for administration. The construction fee shall be the responsibility of the applicant for water service. (Ord. 99-1208, 12-6-1999)
B. Turn On Fee: The turn on fee shall apply to any new service turn on and shall be as follows:
New Service Size (Inches) | Turn On Fee |
1 inch or smaller | $ 250.00 |
Larger than 1 inch | 500.00 |
The turn on fee shall be the responsibility of the applicant for water service.
C. Meter Fee: The meter fee shall apply to any new service activated and shall be paid by the applicant for water. The fee shall equal the cost of the new meter ($250.00), plus fifty dollars ($50.00).
D. Charges For Extraordinary Use:
1. The service charge per calendar year or portion thereof shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) (see subsection 12-2-2I5 of this chapter).
2. The consumption charge for water used shall be double the regular rates in effect (see subsection 12-2-2I5 of this chapter). (Ord. 99-1208, 12-6-1999)
3. Water Capital Improvement Fund: There shall be and there is hereby established a water capital improvement fund of six dollars and five cents ($6.05) per month assessed to all users of the combined water and sewer systems, effective October 1, 2021.
E. Meter Testing Fee:
1. When a customer requests that a meter be tested, such customer shall pay two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for meter testing.
2. If, as a result of the test, the meter is found to err against the customer by more than five percent (5%), the meter testing fee shall be refunded.
3. Meter tests initiated by the public works department shall be performed at no charge to the customer. (Ord. 99-1208, 12-6-1999)
F. Freeze Up Charges: Where applicable, the following charges shall be paid by customers who have frozen pipes or meters:
1. Frozen and/or broken meter, per occurrence, cost of a new meter, plus fifty dollars ($50.00).
2. Service call to inspect the replacement of meter, per occurrence, is one hundred dollars ($100.00).
G.
1. Within City Limits:
a. Water Rate: A charge of five dollars ninety cents ($5.90) per one thousand (1,000) gallons shall apply to all premises located within the corporate limits of the city.
b. Minimum Charge: A minimum charge of eleven dollars eighty cents ($11.80) per month shall be applied to all users whose water consumption does not exceed two thousand (2,000) gallons per month.
c. Ready To Serve Charge: A charge of eleven dollars eighty cents ($11.80) per month shall be applied to all ready to serve users.
2. Outside City Limits:
a. Water Rate: A charge of eleven dollars eighty cents ($11.80) per one thousand (1,000) gallons shall apply to all premises, outside the corporate limits of the city.
b. Minimum Charge: A minimum charge of twenty-three dollars sixty cents ($23.60) per month shall be applied to all users whose water consumption does not exceed two thousand (2,000) gallons per month.
c. Ready To Serve Charge: A charge of twenty-three dollars sixty cents ($23.60) per month shall be applied to all ready to serve users.
H. Income Based Rate: Any resident residing within the corporate boundaries of East Dubuque is eligible for a twenty percent (20%) discount for wastewater consumption based on their income. The following income rates are established based on household size. Proof of income to be verified by submission of most recent federal income tax return.
Household Size | Maximum Annual Gross Income |
Household Size | Maximum Annual Gross Income |
1 | $25,760 |
2 | $34,840 |
3 | $43,920 |
4 | $53,000 |
5 | $62,080 |
6 | $71,160 |
7 | $79,081 |
8 | $80,838 |
For each additional family member, add: two hundred eighty dollars ($280.00) per person.
I. Bulk Water Sales Rates: The City may, from time to time, allow for the sale of bulk water for the purpose of construction or commercial activity. In such case, consumers requesting to purchase bulk water from the City shall submit an application at City Hall and pay the applicable fee. Users that purchase water in bulk from the city shall pay the following as per city ordinance.
1. Hook up fee as follows:
a. During normal business hours Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. a hook up fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00).
b. After hours, weekends, and holidays a hook up fee of one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00).
2. Volume Charge of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars per 1000 gallons. (Ord. 12-0303, 3-6-2012; amd. Ord. 12-0725, 7-16-2012; Ord. 19-0405, 4-1-2019; Ord. 20-0709, 7-13-2020; Ord. 21-0906, 9-7-2021; Ord. 21-1027, 10-18-2021; Ord. 22-0813, 8-8-2022)