The fee for accessing the water system in the City shall be as follows:
(a) For access to a water main where the City does not participate in the cost of construction of said water main:
(1) Residential:
A. Single family dwelling: $4,000.00.
B. Multiple family dwelling: Based on the size of the water service entry branch for the first unit, plus $600.00 per each additional unit.
(2) Hotel/motel:
Based on the size of the water service entry branch for the first unit, plus $300.00 per each additional unit.
(3) Commercial/industrial:
Fees to be based on the size of the water service entry branch as follows:
Inches | Current |
5/8 - 3/4 | $4,300.00 |
1.0 | $4,700.00 |
1.5 | $6,900.00 |
2.0 | $11,300.00 |
3.0 | $19,400.00 |
4.0 | $21,400.00 |
6.0 | $32,100.00 |
8.0 | $50,000.00 |
(b) For access to a water main where the City participates in the cost of construction of said water main: twice the charges specified in division (a).
(c) The access fee for a multiple purpose building shall be based on the number of residential units plus the commercial/industrial fees as specified in division (a) or (b) above.
(d) Access fees not enumerated shall be determined by the Utilities Committee of Council and in proportion to fees for uses shown above. The Utilities Committee of Council shall hear and decide appeals from determination of fees.
(e) An additional fee shall be charged for each unit created or added to a consumer’s premises in excess of the number for which access fees have been paid to the City and shall be calculated as additional units. Additional fees for commercial/industrial additions or expansions shall be charged only if the size of the water service entry branch is increased or an additional water service entry branch is added. If the water service entry branch size is increased, charges shall be calculated based on the difference of fees for the existing size and the new size. Additional water service entry branches will be charged the same as specified in divisions (a) and (b) above. (Ord. 5-23. Passed 3-21-23.)