There is hereby established for the use of and the service rendered by the waterworks system of the town the following rates and charges, based on the use of water supplied by said waterworks system:
(A) Metered rates (per month).
Consumption per Month (Gallons) | Rate per 1,000 Cubic Feet |
First 2,500 | $7.68 |
Next 2,500 | $6.75 |
Next 5,000 | $5.76 |
Next 10,000 | $4.78 |
Next 80,000 | $3.70 |
Over 100,000 | $2.57 |
(B) Minimum monthly charge.
Meter Size | Minimum Charge |
5/8-inch or less | $19.20 |
1-inch | $40.00 |
2-inch | $101.79 |
4-inch | $240.41 |
6-inch | $429.13 |
(C) Private fire protection service.
Per Hydrant | Charge per Annum |
Municipal hydrants | $4,840 |
Private hydrants, per hydrant | $360 |
(D) Payment of water and sewer bills.
(1) Charges for sewer service will be combined with charges for water service on the following schedule:
(a) First month of quarter: estimated water and sewer charges;
(b) Second month of quarter: estimated water and sewer charges; and
(c) Third month of quarter: total quarterly water and sewer charges, less sum of two estimated bill payments.
(2) Combined sewer and water bills shall be paid on or before 30 days from the billing date. The bills are payable at the offices of the Sunman Utility Department or at other points as may be designated by the Department.
(E) Permit fee for individual water taps.
(1) The Sunman Utility Department shall issue a permit for the connection of any building, establishment, or industry requiring the supply of water upon payment of a fee set according to the following schedule:
Permit Fee for Individual Water Taps | |
Line Size | Tap-in Fee |
Permit Fee for Individual Water Taps | |
Line Size | Tap-in Fee |
5/8-inch | $800 |
3/4-inch | $800 |
1-inch | $850 |
1-1/2-inch | $950 |
2-inch | $2,200 |
3-inch | $2,250 |
4-inch | $3,400 |
6-inch and above | $6,000 |
(2) A tap-in fee shall apply to all development and to extensions of existing systems.
(F) Meter deposit. In addition to the existing charges for tap-in permit fees, each applicant for water service through a 5/8-inch - 3/4-inch meter shall post a $100 meter deposit for renters and $75 for home owners. Mobile home sites shall be required to pay a $75 fee for meter installation. All applicants for tap to the water system through meters of one inch or larger size shall pay a meter deposit equal to the cost of the meter.
(G) Tap fee. Each user at the time he or she is connected with the water works system shall pay a tap-in fee in accordance with division (E)(1) above.
(H) Temporary users. Water furnished to temporary users, such as contractors, circuses, and the like, shall be charged on the basis of the metered gallon rates hereinbefore set forth as estimated and established by the Sunman Utility Department.
(I) Fees and charges. The following fees and charges shall apply:
Type of Service | Charge |
Type of Service | Charge |
After working hours, Monday - Friday | $30 |
Bacteriological sampling fee, per sample, two sample minimum required | $100 |
Bad check charge | $20 |
Deferred payment charge | 10% on first $3 and 3% on excess over $3 |
During working hours, Monday - Friday | $15 |
Holidays | $30 |
Saturday | $30 |
Service call charges | |
Sunday | $30 |
Tap fee: industrial (see division (E) above) | $950 |
Tap fee: residential (see division (E) above) | $450 |
(1995 Code, § 52.60) (Ord. 1969-4, passed - -1969; Ord. 1985-4, passed 8-1-1985; Ord. 1989-6, passed 10-19-1989; Ord. 2-92, passed 5-21-1992; Ord. 1995-3, passed 3-16-1995; Ord. 1-98, passed 5-21-1998; Ord. 1-01, passed 3-15-2001; Ord. 2006-3, passed 8-17-2006)