(a) A capital expansion charge shall be made for each tap into the sewerage system. The capital expansion charge is based on meter size and equates the charge as a single-family residence with a 5/8 inch meter, as determined by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) equivalent meter rates determination. According to AWWA standards, the 5/8 inch meter has an equivalent meter ratio of 1.00, with this ratio increasing according to meter size. The charges for taps inside and outside the City are based on this equivalent meter ratio.
(1) After February 6, 2024, the following schedule applies to sewer expansion charges:
Meter Size | ERUs | Inside City | Outside City |
5/8" | 1 | $2,489.93 | $3,112.42 |
1" | 2.5 | $6,223.24 | $7,779.05 |
1 1/2" | 5.0 | $12,446.48 | $15,558.10 |
2" | 8.0 | $19,914.15 | $24,892.69 |
3" | 16.0 | $39,830.43 | $49,788.03 |
4" | 25.0 | $62,234.51 | $77,793.14 |
6" | 50.0 | $124,467.96 | $155,584.95 |
8" | 80.0 | $199,150.01 | $248,937.52 |
10" | 115.0 | $286,277.48 | $357,846.85 |
(b) In addition to the charges set forth in paragraph (a) an infiltration and inflow (I&I) capital expansion charge shall be made for each tap into the sanitary sewerage system, as follows:
I & I Charge | Inside City | Outside City |
2024 | $2.29/gal. | $3.84/gal. |
The flow used in the calculation of this charge shall be determined by using one of the methods described in subsection (1), (2) or (3) hereof:
(1) If the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a permit to install for all of the facilities tributary to a tap, this charge shall be based on the average daily design flow in gpd as stated in the application for a permit to install.
(2) If all of the facilities tributary to a tap are residential, this charge shall be based on a flow of (four hundred) 400 gallons per dwelling unit.
(3) If the facilities tributary to a tap do not meet the parameters of subsections (a) or (b) hereof, the sewer customer shall submit all information necessary, including supporting data acceptable to the City, to establish an average daily design flow for the facilities.
(Ord. 7-2024. Passed 2-6-24.)