(A) Monthly Water Usage.
(1) Block Rate. The following block rates (subject to the monthly minimum provided in division (A)(2) below) apply to cubic feet of metered water usage on a monthly basis:
Effective Upon Passage | ||
Consumption Per Month (Rate per 100 Cubic Feet) | Rates Inside City | Rates Outside City |
First 1,500 cubic feet | $1.85 | $2.78 |
Next 2,500 cubic feet | $1.61 | $2.42 |
Over 4,000 cubic feet | $1.38 | $2.07 |
Billings will be based on 100 cubic feet units, Any fractional part of a 100 cubic feet unit used as of the date on which the meter is read will be billed as water usage for the next succeeding monthly billing period.
(2) Monthly Minimum. The monthly minimum charge per meter shall be as follows:
Effective Upon Passage | ||
Meter Size | Inside City | Outside City |
Effective Upon Passage | ||
Meter Size | Inside City | Outside City |
5/8 inch | $11.23 | $16.84 |
3/4 inch | $11.23 | $16.84 |
1 inch | $22.97 | $34.46 |
1-1/2 inch | $47.08 | $70.63 |
2 inch | $80.82 | $121.24 |
3 inch | $177.25 | $265.88 |
4 inch | $312.22 | $468.34 |
6 inch | $697.89 | $1,046.85 |
(B) Fire Protection.
(1) Annual Fire Protection Services. The annual minimum for fire protection services (in the form of an annual sprinkler charge) shall be as follows:
Effective Upon Passage | ||
Connection | Inside City | Outside City |
Effective Upon Passage | ||
Connection | Inside City | Outside City |
2 inch | $25.18 | $37.77 |
3 inch | $57.22 | $85.83 |
4 inch | $100.71 | $151.06 |
6 inch | $228.89 | $343.34 |
8 inch | $407.43 | $611.14 |
10 inch | $636.32 | $954.47 |
12 inch | $915.55 | $1,373.33 |
(C) Collections. A collection charge of 10% will be added to all bills that are not paid on or before the due date listed on the bill.
(D) Connection Charges. The minimum charge for connecting to the Municipal Waterworks shall be as follows, payable at the time application for connection is made:
Meter Size | Charge |
5/8 inch | $840.00 |
3/4 inch or larger | Cost of installation but not less than $840.00 |
(E) Shutoff charge. The charge for shutting off the meter after disconnection caused by failure of the customer to pay for water service shall be $50.
(F) Meter Deposits. The meter deposits shall be as follows:
Meter Size | Charge |
Meter Size | Charge |
5/8 inch | $ 60.00 |
3/4 inch | $ 75.00 |
1 inch | $ 100.00 |
1½ inch | $ 150.00 |
2 inch | $ 200.00 |
3 inch | $ 300.00 |
4 inch | $ 400.00 |
6 inch | $ 600.00 |
(G) After Hours Service Call. The charges to a customer requesting service after regular hours of the Municipal Waterworks shall be $60.
(H) Bad Check Charge. The charge for a check returned because of non-sufficient funds shall be $35.
(I) Damages to meter or meter set. Any damages including but not limited to the meter, transmitter, lock, or meter lid will be charged to the customer and/or property owner at the cost to repair the damages.
(J) Percentage differential. For service rendered by the municipal waterworks to lots, parcels of real estate or buildings located outside the corporate boundaries of the city, the rates and charges, including minimum charge, shall be 50% greater than for service rendered to lots, parcels of real estate or buildings located inside the corporate boundaries of the city.
(Ord. 2-2002, passed 3-25-02; Am. Ord. 11-2016, passed 4-12-16; Am. Ord. 5-2022, passed 6-27-22)