A. Monthly Water User Rates: The monthly water user rates for water service in the city, as hereafter developed in accordance with this section and section 9-1-18 of this chapter are based on a flat rate as determined by present expenses plus additional capital improvement, depreciation or replacement charges, and operating costs of the water system facilities.
1. Residential: Residential homeowners' water user charges will be based on a flat rate charge per dwelling.
2. Multiple Living Units: Multiple living units user charges shall be based on a flat rate per living unit.
3. Other Users: All other users such as commercial and industrial shall be based on the number of equivalent connections associated with that business.
4. Change In Use: Any change in use shall be subject to application of appropriate fees under this section. The property owner or agent shall notify the city of any change in use. (Ord. 214, 9-11-1990)
B. Basis For User Charge System:
1. Rates Established: The rates for water by users of the water system for the city of Idaho City shall be in accordance with the rate schedule adopted by resolution of the city council. A copy of current user rates will be on file in the city clerk's office. (Ord. 286, 2-27-2001)
a. Designated Special Users:
(1) Designated special users shall be determined by the city council and adopted by resolution of the city council. A copy of designated special users will be on file in the city clerk's office. (Ord. 293, 3-26-2002)
(2) The city council is hereby authorized to enter into an individual user contract with any user whose water usage is measured by a two inch (2") meter. In the absence of such agreement, whereby such individual user will be listed as a "special" user, the figure set in this section shall apply. (Ord. 215A, 5-2-1992; amd. Ord. 286, 2-27-2001; Ord. 293, 3-26-2002)
2. Set Charge: The water user charge for a portion of a month shall be the same as for a full month, and shall not be prorated.
3. Equivalent Connections: Equivalent connections for the purpose of determining water user rates are based on the following schedule. All other users will require special appraisal to determine number of equivalent connections; charges will be set by separate agreement between the user and the City Council. (Ord. 214, 9-11-1990)
Equivalent Connections |
Equivalent Connections | |
Churches and lodges | 1.0 |
Historic properties | 0.167 |
Laundromat, per washer | 0.2 |
Mobile homes and mobile home parks, per space | 1.0 |
Motel, hotel, rooming house, etc., per unit | 0.25 |
Overnight camper or trailer spaces (less than 30 days' occupancy), per space | 0.15 |
Restaurants, bars, or combination thereof | 1.5 |
Single family residence | 1.0 |
(Ord. 348, 8-23-2017)
C. Vacancy Rate: When a water service hookup is purchased but not actually connected to the City water system, a vacancy charge shall be assessed against the owner of the property until such time as the owner actually connects to the water system and commences use of the City water system. At that time, the charge for water service shall be as stated in this section. The vacancy charge assessed shall be in accordance with the rate schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. A copy of current user rates will be on file in the City Clerk's Office. (Ord. 286, 2-27-2001)