(A) Water rates generally. The price of water service shall be as follows.
(1) Rates inside city.
Meter | Rate | Rate Increase 2018 | Rate Increase 2019 |
5/8- to 3/4-inch meter All over 2,000 gallons | $11.25 (up to 2,000 gallons) $6.90 per 1,000 gallons | $11.53 $7.07 | $11.82 $7.25 |
1- to 1 1/2-inch meter All over 2,000 gallons | $23.75 (up to 2,000 gallons) $6.90 per 1,000 gallons | $24.34 $7.07 | $24.95 $7.25 |
2-inch meter All over 2,000 gallons | $34.40 (up to 2,000 gallons) $6.90 per 1,000 gallons | $35.26 $7.07 | $36.14 $7.25 |
3-inch meter All over 2,000 gallons | $66.90 (up to 2,000 gallons) $6.90 per 1,000 gallons | $68.57 $7.07 | $70.28 $7.25 |
4-inch meter All over 2,000 gallons | $143.75 (up to 2,000 gallons) $6.90 per 1,000 gallons | $147.34 $7.07 | $151.02 $7.25 |
(2) Rates outside city.
Meter | Rate | Rate Increase 2018 | Rate Increase 2019 |
Meter | Rate | Rate Increase 2018 | Rate Increase 2019 |
5/8- to 3/4-inch meter 2,000-50,000 gallons All over 50,000 gallons | $20 (up to 2,000 gallons) $10 per 1,000 gallons $7.50 per 1,000 gallons | $20.50 $10.25 $7.69 | $21.01 $10.51 $7.88 |
1-inch meter 2,000-50,000 gallons All over 50,000 gallons | $40.65 (up to 2,000 gallons) $10 per 1,000 gallons $7.50 per 1,000 gallons | $41.67 $10.25 $7.69 | $42.71 $10.51 $7.88 |
1 1/2-inch meter 2,000-50,000 gallons All over 50,000 gallons | $55.65 (up to 2,000 gallons) $10 per 1,000 gallons $7.50 per 1,000 gallons | $57.04 $10.25 $7.69 | $58.47 $10.51 $7.88 |
2-inch meter 2,000-50,000 gallons All over 50,000 gallons | $83.15 (up to 2,000 gallons) $10 per 1,000 gallons $7.50 per 1,000 gallons | $85.23 $10.25 $7.69 | $87.36 $10.51 $7.88 |
3-inch meter 2,000-50,000 gallons All over 50,000 gallons | $162.50 (up to 2,000 gallons) $10 per 1,000 gallons $7.50 per 1,000 gallons | $166.56 $10.25 $7.69 | $170.72 $10.51 $7.88 |
4-inch meter 2,000-50,000 gallons All over 50,000 gallons | $550 (up to 2,000 gallons) $10 per 1,000 gallons $7.50 per 1,000 gallons | $563.75 $10.25 $7.69 | $577.84 $10.51 $7.88 |
6-inch meter 2,000-50,000 gallons All over 50,000 gallons | $1,190 (up to 2,000 gallons) $10 per 1,000 gallons $7.50 per 1,000 gallons | $1,219.75 $10.25 $7.69 | $1,250.24 $10.51 $7.88 |
(3) Surcharge. A surcharge of $1.11 will be billed per customer for Kentucky Infrastructure Authority debt service. This surcharge shall be removed upon payoff of the loan.
(B) Deposits for water.
(1) Consumers applying for water service from the city shall place with the Utility Clerk a customer deposit to secure payment of their water bill. This deposit may not be transferred from one location to another and water service will not be connected until deposits are paid.
(2) Required deposits shall be as follows.
Consumer Type | Deposit Amount |
Industrial | $1,000 |
Large commercial | $500 |
Residential Landowner Renter/tenant | $50 $100 |
Small commercial | $200 |
(3) (a) For the purpose of this division (B), the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
INDUSTRIAL. Any business activity which will engage in the manufacturing of goods.
LARGE COMMERCIAL. Any business activity utilizing a meter one inch or greater or is anticipated it will use in excess of 50,000 gallons per month.
RESIDENTIAL. Any single- or multi-family dwelling.
SMALL COMMERCIAL. Any business activity where it is anticipated to use 50,000 gallons or less in any one month period.
(b) 1. A customer's deposit refund will be made when the customer requests a discontinuation of the service and all claims due to the city have been paid.
2. Additionally, any residential customer who owns and resides in the residence may request a refund of their deposit if after two years of continuous service they possess a good payment record with the city.
3. Any customer who owns his or her residence and has for two years maintained a good payment record with the city will not be required to make additional customer deposits for other properties owned. All other customers must place additional deposits with the city regardless of prior deposits made.
4. All other customer deposits shall not be refunded until all claims due to the city are paid in full.
(c) Customer deposits shall be refunded plus the amount of interest accrued, less 1% for administrative costs.
(C) Tap-on fees.
(1) Tap-on fees for water service provided by the city will be as follows.
3/4-inch residential tap-on fee | $500 in town |
3/4-inch residential tap-on fee | $700 out of town |
Any tap 1 inch or greater will be billed at actual cost of materials, plus labor | |
(2) The city will commence at a point on an existing water main, make a tap, furnish, and install a three-fourths-inch water line to the property boundary or 25 feet, whichever is less. Any water line over three-fourths inches will be laid to the property boundary or 20 feet, whichever is less. If it is necessary to cross roads or go through rock, the extra expense will be borne by the customer. The city will furnish and set the meter, tile and lid at or near the property boundary. The customer is responsible for the line from the meter to the building.
(3) All water lines must be installed and connected to taps in accordance with previously adopted codes and state regulations and will be subject to inspection at any time.
(D) Disconnection of services.
(1) If any utility bill is not paid in full on dates due, (fifteenth of each month) a 10% penalty will be added after 10:00 a.m. the following work day and the account or accounts will be deemed delinquent. A cutoff list will be provided for the meter readers or other city workers for disconnection of utility service and delinquent utility accounts shall be disconnected beginning the twenty-sixth day of the month during which they become delinquent.
(2) If all past utilities and reconnects are not paid in full by the month following disconnection, the account will be deemed final and all deposits held on the account will be applied. In order to initiate new water service the customer will be required to place new deposits with the Utility Clerk and pay all back bills that the previous deposit did not cover.
(E) Reconnection fees. There will be a $25 reconnect fee if disconnection of service occurs.
(F) Meter testing. In the event of a customer complaint that the city's metering equipment is not valid the customer shall place with the Utility Clerk a $50 deposit and the city will have the meter tested at the expense of the city. If the meter is found to be functioning properly, there will be no refund of the deposits and all amounts and penalties shall be paid by the due dates. If the meter is found to be defective the city will replace it and refund customer's deposit. The customer is responsible for the payment of current bills during the time of testing and all penalties will accrue on scheduled dates.
(G) Returned checks and fees. Returned checks will be assessed a $25 returned check fee. After receiving two returned checks the customer will be notified in writing or by phone that the Utility Department will not accept a personal check for utility payments for a period of one year. All returned checks that are not paid in full within two weeks of the date of issue shall result in the customer's service being disconnected for nonpayment.
(H) Theft of services. Any person or persons found attempting to bypass or tamper with any utility recording instrument will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and shall have all services disconnected until the Utility Department approves reinstatement.
(I) Additional information.
(1) (a) All water metering devices shall be accessible to the meter reader. If the meter is concealed, covered up, or has a structure built over it in such a way as to prevent proper reading or maintenance of meter, then customer shall be in violation of concealment of metering device.
(b) It shall be the responsibility of the meter reader to notify customer by door hanger or letter of notification that such device should be made accessible by the next month's reading or the customer's service may be disconnected until such time that the meter can be placed in a location accessible to meter reader.
(c) If It is required that the city move the meter or make a new tap the cost shall be borne by the customer.
(2) (a) Under no circumstances shall the City Council, City Clerk or the Mayor interfere in the payment of these bills when due. Also, there shall be no guarantee of payment from Council Members, City Clerk or Mayor unless full payment is made at the time by check, cash or money order, to the utility office.
(b) The Utility Department office shall enforce the subchapter and shall not deviate from the section under any circumstances.
(J) Effective date. This section shall take effect upon adoption and publication as required by law.
(Ord. 2012-01, passed 1-17-2012; Ord. 2018-01, passed 3-21-2018; Ord. 2020-09, passed 8-27-2020)