(a) There shall be charged to each lot, parcel of land, building or premises having any water connection with the water system of the City a service charge based on the quantity of water used as measured by the City water meter or meters on the premises and payable as herein provided and in accordance with the following schedule and rates:
Administrative Charge | |
Meter Size (inches) | Charge Per Month |
5/8 | $5.25 |
3/4 | 7.86 |
1 | 13.15 |
1-1/2 | 26.29 |
2 | 42.07 |
3 | 80.50 |
4 | 131.46 |
6 | 262.91 |
8 | 420.67 |
In addition to the monthly administrative charge, there shall be a usage charge in accordance with the following schedule:
$2.12 per 100 cubic feet of water usage billed after February 1, 2010, regardless of when used
$2.33 per 100 cubic feet of water usage billed after February 1, 2011, regardless of when used
$2.45 per 100 cubic feet of water usage billed after February 1, 2012, regardless of when used
$2.57 per 100 cubic feet of water usage billed after February 1, 2013, regardless of when used
$2.70 per 100 cubic feet of water usage billed after February 1, 2014, regardless of when used
$3.00 per 100 cubic feet of water usage billed after March 1, 2023, regardless of when used
$3.33 per 100 cubic feet of water usage billed after March 1, 2024, regardless of when used
$3.66 per 100 cubic feet of water usage billed after March 1, 2025, regardless of when used
(b) The rates charged users outside the corporation limits but within the limits of Bath Township shall be fifty percent (50%) in excess of regular rates. The rates charged users outside the corporation limits but not within Bath Township shall be one hundred percent (100%) in excess of regular rates. These surcharges shall not apply to services provided to other political subdivisions.
(c) The service charge for construction water usage shall be a one-time charge of seventy-five dollars ($75.00). These charges cover water usage only and none of this water shall be allowed to enter the sanitary sewage system.
(d) For all special cases not included in this section, the service charge shall be fixed by the City Manager.
(e) The service charge as provided in subsections (a) and (b) hereof shall be computed on a monthly basis on a day as designated. The usage to be used for the alternate months in which the meter is not read shall be estimated. For the purpose of computing charges, readings shall be rounded to the nearest hundredth.
(f) The water service charge and user charges shall be reviewed annually by the City in order to determine whether or not they are sufficient to defray the fixed charges, amortization costs, and annual cost of operation and maintenance of the water system. If the difference between the total annual revenue derived and the total cost is sufficient to justify an increase or decrease in the water charge or user charges, the City shall adjust the rates as required. The purpose of the annual review is also to maintain a proportional user charge. Council shall take actions necessary to maintain operations and debt service on a self-supporting basis.
(Ord. 01-23. Passed 1-17-23.)