(A) The basic user charge is levied on all users to recover operation, maintenance plus replacement (O, M and R) costs and shall be based on water usage as recorded by water meters or sewage meters for wastes having the following normal domestic concentrations:
(1) A five-day, 20°C biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) of 119 mg/l; and
(2) A suspended solids content of 168 mg/l.
(B) The basic user charge shall be computed as follows:
(1) Estimate the annual wastewater volume;
(2) Estimate the projected annual revenue required to operate and maintain the wastewater facilities, including a replacement fund for the year, for all works categories;
(3) Proportion the estimated O, M and R costs to each user class by volume; and
(4) Compute costs per 100 cubic feet for normal domestic strength sewage.
(Ord. 4107, passed 6-20-2011)