(A) That from and after June 1, 2021, billing for water/sewer used during and after mid- April 2021, there shall be and is hereby established the following sewer rate schedule:
(1) For customers who are within the city limits, and within the city sewer service area:
First 1,000 gallons used per month | $10.34 per 1,000 gals. (minimum bill) |
Next 9,000 gallons used per month | $3.50 per 1,000 gals. |
All over 10,000 gallons used per month | $3.43 per 1,000 gals. |
(2) For customers who are outside the city limits, but within the city sewer service area:
First 1,000 gallons used per month | $11.64 per 1,000 gals. (minimum bill) |
Next 9,000 gallons used per month | $4.02 per 1,000 gals. |
All over 10,000 gallons used per month | $3.92 per 1,000 gals. |
(B) Sewer surcharges for excessive strength wastewater as defined in § 31.060, paragraph (C)(1), shall be as follows:
Parameter | Allowable Concentration
| Charge Per Pound in Excess Above Allowable
|
BOD
| 250 mg/l
| $0.70
|
TSS
| 250 mg/l
| $0.70
|
NH(3)-N
| 25 mg/l
| $1.65 |
(C) Automatic annual increases to sewer rates and charges. This section establishes an annual cost of living increase to be calculated effective July 1 of each year (beginning with the July 1, 2022 billing), on which date the then current rates may automatically be increased by up to two and one-half percent (2.5%) for sewer if deemed necessary by the Commission. Should the Commission determine a rate increase is necessary, it shall provide written notice of same to the Shelbyville City Council on or before April 30 preceding said date for the increase to take effect, and the Shelbyville City Council may, by vote taken on or before May 15 preceding said date for the increase to take effect, vote to waive all or any portion of the increase for that year.
(Ord. 94-07-21, passed - -; Am. Ord. 96-03-07(B), passed 3-21-96; Am. Ord. 98-04-16(A), passed 4-16-98; Am. Ord. 2002-12-05(A), passed 12-5-02; Am. Ord. 2003-03-06, passed 3-6-03; Am. Ord. 2004-06-03, passed 6-3-04; Am. Ord. 2005-06-16, passed 6-16-05; Am. Ord. 2007-06-21(B), passed 6-21-07; Am. Ord. 2008-12-04, passed 12-4-08; Am. Ord. 2011-02-03, passed 2-3-11; Am. Ord. 2012-12-20, passed 12-20-12; Am. Ord. 2014-12-18, passed 12-18-14; Am. Ord. 2015-07-02, passed 7- 2-15; Am. Ord. 2016-12-15, passed 12-15-16; Am. Ord. 2018-12-06, passed 12-06-18; Am. Ord. 2020-03-05, passed 3-5-20; Am. Ord. 2021-03-18, passed 3-18-21)