(A) Fully allocated hourly rates:
Effective Sept. 1, 2017
| |
Meter repair worker | $68 |
Water distribution operator I | $62 |
Water distribution operator II | $71 |
Senior water distribution operator | $78 |
(B) Deposit guaranteeing payment. Each applicant for service shall be required to place a deposit with the city to guarantee the payment of all water charges. The amount of this deposit for monthly water service shall be:
Meter (inches) | Effective Sept. 1, 2017 | |
For each | 3/4 | $44 |
For each | 1 | $65 |
For each | 1-1/2 | $120 |
For each | 2 | $185 |
For each meter over two inches, an amount equal to an approximate one-month minimum bill, but not less than $205. | ||
(C) Meter testing. Upon written request to test a meter, the customer shall deposit $100 for a meter size of up to eight inches and $200 for a meter size of over eight inches.
(D) Turning water on or off. Except in an emergency situation, the charge to have water turned on or off during customary business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) shall be $80. To have the water turned on or off at any time after hours (this includes weekends and city-observed holidays), the charge shall be $145.
(E) Removal of meter and reinstallation. In the event a customer turns on the water service or permits or causes water service to be turned on after water service has been turned off for nonpayment or non-compliance, the city shall again turn off service and remove the meter, and the customer shall pay a fee of $120, in addition to other amounts due, before water service is restored.
(F) Request for relocation or abandonment of meters or service will be estimated in accordance with the following schedule:
(1) Relocate meter box laterally (not in paved area):
Meter | Sept. 1, 2017 | Sept.1, 2017 |
3/4" | $440 + Abandonment Cost | $560 |
1" | $615 + Abandonment Cost | $735 |
1-1/2" | $835 + Abandonment Cost | $985 |
2" | $1,190 + Abandonment Cost | $1,370 |
(2) Relocate meter box from yard to sidewalk:
Service | Effective Sept. 1, 2017 |
Relocate meter box from yard to sidewalk | $240 |
(3) Relocate meter box from driveway to sidewalk:
Service | Effective Sept. 1, 2017 |
Relocate meter box from driveway to sidewalk | $300 |
(4) Abandonment of water services:
Meter | Effective Sept. 1, 2017 |
3/4" | $120 |
1" | $120 |
1-1/2" | $150 |
2" | $180 |
* Relocation or abandonment of services will be done by Water Distribution personnel unless it is determined by the water resources manager that a contractor will be used. It is required that the contractor follow the proper public works procedures, obtain all necessary permits, have all necessary inspections performed and pay all required fees.
(5) Credit for existing meter removed and replaced with a larger service and meter in the same location:
Meter Size Removed | Effective Sept. 1, 2017 |
3/4" | $235 |
1" | $290 |
1-1/2" | $505 |
2" | $715 |
(G) Backflow prevention and cross-connection control. Timely submission of forms demonstrating completed testing and inspection compliance for backflow prevention and cross-connection control device(s) shall include a $21 fee for each device. If the properly completed compliance forms are not returned within 30 days, the water resources manager shall send a second notice and assess an additional $16 late fee. If the properly completed compliance forms are not returned within 60 days of the original notice, the water resources manager shall send a third notice and assess an additional $27 late fee. If the properly completed compliance forms are not returned within 90 days of the original notice, the customer or owner shall pay an additional $53 plus the cost of all administrative, labor and materials required to complete the work. Inspection services by city employees shall be provided for a fee of $48 plus $16 per device.
(H) Fire hydrant testing, inspection and repair fees:
Service | Effective Sept. 1, 2017 |
Hydrant flow test inspection | $150 |
Temporary Hydrant Meter | Effective Sept. 1, 2017 |
Setup/retrieval | $100 |
Move | $65 |
Deposit - meter replacement cost | $850 |
Damaged hydrant meter repair | Labor + materials |
Water curbs stop repair | Labor + materials |
(Ord. No. 2921)