§ 51.07 RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICES ESTABLISHED.
   (A)   Effective as hereinbefore set forth, the rates and charges for the municipal water service furnished by the city shall be as follows:
      (1)   Residential or commercial connection.
 
First 2,000 gallons
$21.20 minimum bill
Next 18,000 gallons
$5.30 per 1,000 gallons
Next 30,000 gallons
$4.71 per 1,000 gallons
Over 50,000 gallons
$4.42 per 1,000 gallons
 
      (2)   Based upon prior experience indicators involving the annual increased costs associated with maintenance and operation of the city’s water system, rates shall increase annually at the rate of 1.5% on or about June 15th to cover this increased cost of maintenance and operation of the water system.
      (3)   Domestic rate add 3% school tax.
      (4)   Commercial rate add 3% school tax and 6% sales tax.
   (B)   Fire hydrant rental: $125 per month to be paid by the city and to include all hydrants.
   (C)   Rates apply equally to users inside and outside the city limits.
(Ord. 2015-007, passed 11-9-15)