The rates and charges adopted hereby shall apply to each customer of the city's water system. These rates may be amended by resolution of the City Commission.
(A) City potable water system monthly retail service rates:
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ERU Factor
| Rates
|
ERU Factor
| Rates
| |
INDIVIDUALLY METERED RESIDENTIAL | ||
Readiness to Serve Charge/Base Fee | 1.0 | $5.17 |
Usage Charge per 1,000 Gallons: | ||
0 - 3,000 gallons per ERU (minimum bill includes 2,000 gallons) | $0.92 | |
3,001 - 10,000 gallons per ERU | $1.41 | |
10,001 - 20,000 gallons per ERU | $1.91 | |
20,001 - 30,000 gallons per ERU | $2.64 | |
30,001 - 40,000 gallons per ERU | $3.75 | |
40,001 - 50,000 gallons per ERU | $5.23 | |
Above 50,000 gallons per ERU | $6.70 | |
RESIDENTIAL IRRIGATION | ||
Readiness to Serve Charge/Base Fee | 1.0 | $5.17 |
Usage Charge per 1,000 Gallons: | ||
0 - 3,000 gallons per ERU (minimum bill includes 2,000 gallons) | $1.41 | |
3,001 - 20,000 gallons per ERU | $1.91 | |
20,001 - 30,000 gallons per ERU | $2.64 | |
30,001 - 40,000 gallons per ERU | $3.75 | |
40,001 - 50,000 gallons per ERU | $5.23 | |
Above 50,000 gallons per ERU | $6.70 | |
MULTI-UNIT | ||
Readiness to Serve Charge/Base Fee (Per Unit)[1] | 0.5 | $2.15 |
Usage Charge per 1,000 Gallons: | ||
0 - 1,500 gallons per unit (minimum bill includes 2,000 gallons) | $0.92 | |
1,501 - 5,000 gallons per unit | $1.41 | |
5,001 - 10,000 gallons per unit | $1.91 | |
Above 10,000 gallons per unit | $2.64 | |
COMMERCIAL SERVICE2 | ||
Readiness to Serve Charge/Base Fee | ||
5/8 x 3/4" | 1.0 | $5.17 |
1" | 2.5 | $11.62 |
1-1/2" | 5.0 | $22.39 |
2" | 8.0 | $35.30 |
3" | 16.0 | $69.74 |
4" | 25.0 | $108.49 |
6" | 50.0 | $216.11 |
8" | 80.0 | $346.49 |
10" | 115.0 | $497.90 |
Usage Charge per 1,000 Gallons: | ||
0 - 3,000 gallons per ERU | $0.92 | |
3,001 - 10,000 gallons per ERU | $1.41 | |
10,001 - 20,000 gallons per ERU | $1.91 | |
Above 20,000 gallons per ERU | $2.64 | |
COMMERCIAL IRRIGATION2 | ||
Readiness to Serve Charge/Base Fee | ||
5/8 x 3/4" | 1.0 | $5.17 |
1" | 2.5 | $11.62 |
1-1/2" | 5.0 | $22.39 |
2" | 8.0 | $35.30 |
3" | 16.0 | $69.74 |
4" | 25.0 | $108.49 |
6" | 50.0 | $216.11 |
8" | 80.0 | $346.49 |
Usage charge per 1,000 gallons: | ||
0 - 3,000 gallons per ERU | $1.41 | |
3,001 - 20,000 gallons per ERU | $1.91 | |
Above 20,000 gallons per ERU | $2.64 | |
1 All consumers outside of the city limits shall pay a surcharge of 25% in addition to the above-listed rates. | ||
2 This table applies to all customers not considered as individually metered residential, residential irrigation, or multi-unit. | ||
[1] One unit is considered to be 0.5 ERU. | ||
(B) City reclaimed water system monthly retail service rates:
Reclaimed Water
|
Reclaimed Water
| |
Readiness to serve charge/base fee | |
5/8 x 3/4" | $5.17 |
1" | $11.62 |
1-1/2" | $22.39 |
2" | $35.30 |
3" | $69.74 |
4" | $108.49 |
6" | $216.11 |
8" | $346.49 |
Reclaimed water pass through provision: Usage charge per 1,000 gallons shall be the rate as charged by the City of Sanford plus a 25% city surcharge. To the extent that the cost of reclaimed water is increased or decreased by the City of Sanford, the city shall immediately pass through the adjusted charges to the city's reclaimed water customers. The adjustment for the change in reclaimed water rates shall apply to each customer beginning with the next full billing cycle after the effective date of the rate adjustment.
(C) Water impact fees. Water impact fees shall be paid, collected, and administered as set forth in Chapter 51.
(D) Monthly wholesale service rates. The monthly wholesale service rate shall be a volume charge of $.90 per 1,000 gallons, together with payment of costs for required improvements to be set forth by written agreement on a case-by-case basis. Billing period and payment shall be as set forth by written agreement on a case-by-case basis.
(E) Meters (up to and including two inches in size), meter boxes, and distribution lines. Following satisfactory completion of the water supply and distribution system, and upon receipt of the applicable meter installation fee, the city shall furnish, install and own the necessary fittings, meter, and meter box at the property line or other appropriate location. The owner or developer of the property desiring service shall bear the expense of the service lateral pipe of the required size, from and including its connection with a corporation stop at the water distribution main in the right-of-way, to and including a curb stop at the property line. Service piping from the property line to the building is to be installed by the property owner or developer.
Meters larger than two inches shall be furnished and installed by the owner or developer of the property desiring service. Subsequent to installation of the meter, the meter shall be conveyed to the city.
(F) Meter installation fee. Meter installation fees shall be charged for each connection into the water supply of the city and shall be paid in advance upon making an application. The following fees cover the original turn-on order, the connection of the meter to distribution lines, and the meter:
Size (Inches)
| Fee
|
5/8" and 3/4" | $245 |
1" | 290 |
1-1/2" | 380 |
2" | 490 |
2"+ | cost paid by owner (Sec. E) |
(G) Water customer deposits. Water customer deposits are as follows:
(1) Residential account deposit charges: $40 per customer.
(2) Commercial account deposit charges:
Water Meter Size (Inches)
| Minimum Water Deposits
|
Water Meter Size (Inches)
| Minimum Water Deposits
|
5/8" and 3/4" | $40 |
1" | 100 |
1-1/2" | 200 |
2" | 320 |
3" | 640 |
4" | 1,000 |
6" | 2,000 |
8" | 3,200 |
10" | 4,000 |
(3) A master-metered multi-unit customer deposit is 50% per ERU of a single family deposit.
(4) The actual deposit for commercial customers shall be the greater of two times the projected monthly billing or the minimum shown above, as determined by the City Manager or his or her designee.
(H) Turn-on and turn-off fees. After service is connected, any request to have water turned off will be subject to a turn-off fee of $10. Additionally, there will be a charge of $10 for any turn-on requested or required after the original installation. In the case where only a reading of the meter is necessary, a $10 fee will be charged which shall be equally distributed between the old and the new customer. Same day service connections must be requested by 3:00 p.m. on a weekday, or an after hours charge of $45 will apply for same day turn-on service.
(I) Temporary (hydrant) meter. The city may offer the rental of a temporary (hydrant) meter when needed for construction. A customer deposit of $800 is required and monthly charges will be billed based on commercial base fees and usage charges.
(Ord. 44, passed 5-20-76; Am. Ord. 271, passed 2-5-86; Am. Ord. 300, passed 7-2-87; Am. Ord. 333, passed 11-5-87; Am. Ord. 439, passed 7-20-89; Am. Ord. 638, passed 4-15-93; Am. Ord. 839, passed 6-5-97; Am. Ord. 1046, passed 2-7-02; Am. Ord. 1304, passed 11-6-08; Am. Ord. 1518, passed 11-6-14; Am. Ord. 1537, passed 2-18-16; Am. Ord. 1608, passed 3-21-19)