(A) What rates are based on. Residential, commercial and those industrial customers not participating in the industrial cost recovery program, shall pay sewage service rates based on water purchased from the city. Industries participating in industrial cost recovery shall be charged on metered waste flows.
(B) Rates.
(1) A minimum charge of $38 for the first 2,000 gallons of water consumed or metered flow will be charged to all residential customers. Thereafter, $10 per 1,000 gallons will be charged to all residential customers.
(2) A minimum charge of $42.50 for the first 2,000 gallons of water consumed or metered flow will be charged to all commercial customers. Thereafter, $10.50 per 1,000 gallons will be charged to all commercial and industrial customers.
(3) A minimum charge of $75 for the first 2,000 gallons of water consumed or metered flow will be charged to all industrial customers unless a contractual agreement is in place for base charges or fees. Thereafter, $11 per 1,000 gallons will be charged to all industrial customers.
(C) Tap fees.
(1) Each customer applying for a sanitary sewer connection shall pay a $500 minimum sewer tap-on fee prior to connection unless specifically otherwise agreed upon in advance.
(2) In the event the cost to the city exceeds the above tap-on fee, a determination of the actual cost shall be made by the Utility Superintendent and such cost shall be the responsibility of the customer.
(Ord. 2018-1, passed 2-13-2018; Ord. 2023-3, passed 6-21-2023)