RESOLUTION NO. R-78-2020
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RATES AND FEES
RELATED TO UTILITY SERVICES
RELATED TO UTILITY SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Village of Winnetka is a home rule municipality in accordance with Article VII, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970, pursuant to which it has the authority, except as limited by Section 6 of Article VII of such Constitution, to exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to the government and affairs of the Village, including, but not limited to, the powers (i) to regulate for the protection of the public health, safety, morals and welfare, (ii) to license, (iii) to tax, and (iv) to incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Winnetka (“Village”) owns, operates, and provides the following services in the Village (collectively, “Utility Services”): (i) a water utility that provides water service; (ii) an electric utility that provides electric service; (iii) a public sewer system; (iv) a municipal waste system that provides for the collection, transportation and disposal of refuse and yard waste; and (v) a public stormwater utility to provide stormwater management services; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to its home rule authority and the Illinois Municipal Code, the Village is permitted to charge fees for Utility Services; and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Council of the Village of Winnetka as follows:
SECTION 1: RECITALS. The Village Council hereby adopts the foregoing recitals as its findings, as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: FEES FOR WATER.
A. Water Rates. Each customer using water furnished by the Village of Winnetka Water and Electric Department shall be charged for such service in accordance with the following Schedules of Volumetric Water Rates and Water Customer Charges, as provided in Section 13.04.040 of the Winnetka Village Code:
Schedule of Volumetric Water Rates
Type of Customer | Rate |
Service within corporate limits | $42.50 per 1,000 cubic feet, as metered |
Service outside of corporate limits | $76.08 per 1,000 cubic feet, as metered |
Service to Village of Northfield: | Rate established by agreement approved by resolution of the Village Council |
Special Service | $31.86 per 1,000 cubic feet, as metered |
SCHEDULE OF WATER CUSTOMER CHARGES
Type of Customer (Meter Size) | Monthly Service Charge |
Less than or equal to One Inch (1”) | $10.50 |
One and One Half Inches (1.5”) | $15.15 |
Two Inches (2”) | $21.55 |
Three Inches (3”) | $68.55 |
Four Inches (4”) | $86.00 |
Six Inches (6”) | $126.65 |
Eight Inches (8”) | $173.00 |
B. Disconnection/Reconnection Fees. The following fees shall be charged and collected for service calls to either disconnect or reconnect service as the result of nonpayment, as provided in Section 13.04.060 of the Winnetka Village Code:
Service Disconnection or Reconnection Fee
Time of Service Call | Fee |
During regular business hours (Monday through Friday, except for holidays, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) | $95.00 per service dispatch |
All other times (evenings, nights, weekends and holidays) | $448.00 per service dispatch |
C. Water Service Tap Fees. The following fees shall be charged for the installation of water connections, as provided in Section 13.04.100 of the Winnetka Village Code:
Water Service Tap Fees
Water Tap Size | Water Main Size | Fee | Service Included in Fee |
Water Tap Size | Water Main Size | Fee | Service Included in Fee |
1 1/2” or less | All | $852 | Making tap, tapping sleeve, corp. stop, curb stop and box, and inspection |
2” | All | $960 | Making tap, tapping sleeve, corp. stop, curb stop and box, and inspection |
4” | 4” | $1,535 | Making tap, tapping sleeve and valve, and inspection |
4” | 6” | $1,775 | Making tap, tapping sleeve and valve, and inspection |
6” | 6” | $1,880 | Making tap, tapping sleeve and valve, and inspection |
4” | 8” | $1,880 | Making tap, tapping sleeve and valve, and inspection |
6” | 8” | $1,985 | Making tap, tapping sleeve and valve, and inspection |
8” | 8” | $2,300 | Making tap, tapping sleeve and valve, and inspection |
4” | 10” | $2,400 | Making tap, tapping sleeve and valve, and inspection |
6” | 10” | $2,500 | Making tap, tapping sleeve and valve, and inspection |
8” | 10” | $2,900 | Making tap, tapping sleeve and valve, and inspection |
4” | 12” | $2,400 | Making tap, tapping sleeve and valve, and inspection |
6” | 12” | $2,500 | Making tap, tapping sleeve and valve, and inspection |
8” | 12” | $2,925 | Making tap, tapping sleeve and valve, and inspection |
For all taps 4” and larger, valve vaults meeting Water and Electric Department specifications must be furnished by the customer’s plumber, at the customer’s cost. Other size taps may be made only with the consent of the Water and Electric Department, at the customer’s cost.
D. Water Meter Fees. The following fees shall be charged for the water meters provided by the Village, as provided in Sections 13.04.030 and 13.04.100 of the Winnetka Village Code:
Water Meter Fees
Meter Size | Cost |
5/8” | $475 |
3/4” | $525 |
1” | $625 |
1 1/2” | $890 |
2” | $990 |
Spreader and valves on both sides of meter must be installed by the customer’s plumber, at the customer’s cost. Other sizes of meters may be required or permitted, as determined by the Water and Electric Department, based on the characteristics of the proposed service. Such other installations shall require the written approval of the Water and Electric Department and the entire cost of the purchase and installation shall be borne by the customer.
E. Replacement of Touchpad Fees. The following fees shall be charged for replacement of removed touchpads and replacement of the touchpad wiring:
Replacement of Touchpad | $95.00 |
Replacement of Touchpad Wiring | $265.00 |
F. Temporary Water Service Fees. Pursuant to Section 13.04.150 of the Winnetka Village Code, temporary water service provided during building construction shall be billed at the rate applicable to the use specified in the building permit.
G. Construction Temporary Water Service Fees. Bulk water provided from the fire hydrant located at the Village’s Public Works Facility for construction projects will be billed at the unincorporated water rate. The minimum daily charge will be $50. At the discretion of the Water and Electric Director, the water rate can be waived for contractors performing Village work.
SECTION 3: FEES FOR ELECTRICITY.
A. Definitions. As used in this Section 3, the following terms, phrases and words and their derivations shall have the meanings given in this section, unless the context or use clearly indicates another or different meaning is intended:
Customer Charge: A fixed charge based on the type of service rather than the amount of electricity used.
Demand Charge: A charge based on the rate at which electric energy is delivered, expressed in kilowatts (kW), averaged over a 30-minute period.
Energy Charge: A volume based charge for energy used.
Load Factor: The ratio of energy used to the maximum energy consumption for a given monthly peak demand.
On-peak Demand: A peak demand that occurs between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Off-peak Demand: A peak demand that occurs between after 9:00 p.m. and before 3:00 p.m.
Primary Lines: High voltage power lines
Secondary Lines: Low voltage power lines that extend from the high voltage Primary Lines and distribute electricity to individual property lines.
Service Lines: The power lines that extend from the Secondary Lines to the individual meter connections located on each parcel of property that receives electric service.
B. Season Rates. Separate summer and winter rates shall be established for demand charges and energy charges. Pursuant to Section 13.08.150 of the Winnetka Village Code, summer rates shall be in effect for each of the four consecutive months with ending metered dates on or after June 1 of each year.
C. Electric Rates. Each customer using electricity furnished by the Village of Winnetka Water and Electric Department shall be charged for such service in accordance with the following schedule of electric rates, as provided in Section 13.08.040 of the Winnetka Village Code:
1. Customer Charge: Each customer shall be charged a monthly customer charge according to the schedule below:
Schedule of Electric Customer Charges
Type of Customer (Rate Code) | Monthly Service Charge |
Rate 1: Residential | $17.00 Single Phase $23.50 Three Phase |
Rate 2: Space Heating | $20.00 Single Phase $26.00 Three Phase |
Rate 3: Commercial | $32.00 Single Phase $38.00 Three Phase |
Rate 4: School and Government (<1000kW) | $51.00 Single Phase $58.00 Three Phase |
Rate 4: School and Government (>1000kW) | $112.00 Single Phase $118.00 Three Phase |
Rate 6: Water Heating | $9.50 Single Phase $15.80 Three Phase |
Rate 7: Large Residential | $17.00 Single Phase $23.50 Three Phase |
Rate 8: Street Lights | $0.00 Single Phase $0.00 Three Phase |
2. Energy and Demand Charges: In addition to the Customer Charge, each customer shall pay energy and demand charges at the rates set forth in the following Schedule of Energy and Demand Charges:
Schedule of Energy And Demand Charges
Rate 1 - Residential: (Section 13.08.080 of the Winnetka Village Code)
Type of Customer (Rate Code) Monthly Service Charge
Rate 1: Residential $17.00 Single Phase $23.50 Three Phase
Rate 2: Space Heating $20.00 Single Phase $26.00 Three Phase
Rate 3: Commercial $32.00 Single Phase $38.00 Three Phase
Rate 4: School and Government (<1000kW) $51.00 Single Phase $58.00 Three Phase
Rate 4: School and Government (>1000kW) $112.00 Single Phase $118.00 Three Phase
Rate 6: Water Heating $9.50 Single Phase $15.80 Three Phase
Rate 7: Large Residential $17.00 Single Phase $23.50 Three Phase
Rate 8: Street Lights $0.00 Single Phase $0.00 Three Phase
2. Energy and Demand Charges: In addition to the Customer Charge, each customer shall pay energy and demand charges at the rates set forth in the following Schedule of Energy and Demand Charges:
SCHEDULE OF ENERGY AND DEMAND CHARGES
Rate 1 - Residential: (Section 13.08.080 of the Winnetka Village Code)
Energy Charge | |
Summer Rate | $0.1360 per kWH |
Winter Rate | $0.1236 per kWH |
Rate 2 - Space Heating Customers: (Section 13.08.090 of the Winnetka Village Code)
Energy Charge | |
Summer Rate | $0.1324 per kWH |
Winter Rate | |
First 750 kWH | $0.1203 per kWH |
All over 750 kWH | $0.0818 per kWH |
Rate 3 - Commercial: (Section 13.08.100 of the Winnetka Village Code)
Demand Charge | |
Summer Rate | |
First 50 kW | $0.00 per kW |
All over 50 kW | $16.27 per kW |
Winter Rate | |
First 50 kW | $0.00 per kW |
All over 50 kW | $14.91 per kW |
Energy Charge | |
Summer Rate | |
First 15,000 kWH | $0.1312 per kWH |
All over 15,000 kWH | $0.0953 per kWH |
Winter Rate | |
First 15,000 kWH | $0.1192 per kWH |
All over 15,000 kWH | $0.0953 per kWH |
Rate 4 - School and Government: (Section 13.08.110 of the Winnetka Village Code)
(a) With an annual peak demand of up to 1,000 kW:
Demand Charge | |
Summer Rate | $15.00 per kW |
Winter Rate | $13.00 per kW |
Energy Charge | |
Summer Rate | |
First 100,000 kWH | $0.0809 per kWH |
Over 100,000 kWH | $0.0699 per kWH |
Winter Rate | |
First 100,000 kWH | $0.0736 per kWH |
Over 100,000 kWH | $0.0699 per kWH |
(b) With an annual peak demand exceeding 1,000 kW:
Demand Charge | |
Summer Rate | |
On Peak | $15.71 per kW |
Off Peak | $10.80 per kW in excess of On Peak Demand |
Winter Rate | |
On Peak | $14.03 per kW |
Off Peak | $10.80 per kW in excess of On Peak Demand |
Energy Charge | |
Summer Rate | |
First 100,000 kWH | $0.0809 per kWH |
Over 100,000 kWH | $0.0699 per kWH |
Winter Rate | |
First 100,000 kWH | $0.0736 per kWH |
Over 100,000 kWH | $0.0699 per kWH |
Load Factor Credit | ($0.005) per kWH for kWH in excess of 50% based upon the on peak demand |
Rate 6 - Water Heating: (Section 13.08.120 of the Winnetka Village Code)
Energy Charge | |
Summer Rate | $0.1327 per kWH |
Winter Rate | $0.1327 per kWH |
Rate 7 - Large Residential: (Section 13.08.130 of the Winnetka Village Code)
Demand Charge | |
Summer Rate | $14.00 per kW |
Winter Rate | $12.40 per kW |
Energy Charge | |
Summer Rate | $0.1013 per kWH |
Winter Rate | $0.0893 per kWH |
Rate 8 - Street Lights: (Section 13.08.140 of the Winnetka Village Code)
Energy Charge | |
Summer Rate | $0.1283 per kWH |
Winter Rate | $0.1283 per kWH |
D. Wholesale Power Purchase Cost Adjustment.
1. Wholesale Power Purchase Cost Adjustment formula: The electric system’s cost of purchasing power shall be estimated at least once per year. Pursuant to Section 13.08.160 of the Winnetka Village Code, the Wholesale Power Purchase Cost Adjustment shall be calculated as the difference between the estimated annual cost per kWh of purchasing power and the 12 month rolling average cost of power calculated bimonthly. If the actual 12 month rolling average cost of power calculated bimonthly on a per kWh basis exceeds the estimated cost, the shortage shall be recovered by billing all customers at the same amount per kWh in the next bimonthly cycle. If the estimated annual cost per kWh of purchasing power exceeds the actual 12 month rolling average cost of power calculated bimonthly on a per kWh basis, the excess shall be credited to all customers at the same amount per kWh in the next bimonthly cycle.
E. Renewable Energy Production Credit.
1. Terms:
a. Eligible Customer. A customer of the Village’s Electric Utility who satisfies all of the requirements of Section 13.08.260 of the Winnetka Village Code.
b. Renewable Energy Production Credit, or REPC, means the actual credit as calculated pursuant to the formula in subsection 2, below.
c. Renewable Energy, or RE, means the amount of energy, measured in kWh, delivered to the Village by an Eligible Customer.
d. Summer Residential Energy Cost, or SREC, means the energy charge during the defined summer months utilizing the residential rate category (section 13.08.080 of the Winnetka Village Code).
e. Wholesale Purchase Power Cost, or WPPC, means the allocation on a per kilowatt hour basis of the total annual cost of purchasing power shown in the annual budget line item for “Purchased Power.”
2. Calculation of REPC:
Summer Rate REPC = (RE x SREC)
Winter Rate REPC = (RE x WPPC)
3. REPC Carry-forward: If the REPC exceeds the cost of the power and energy billed to the Eligible Customer by the Village in a billing period, the excess REPC will be carried forward from one billing period to the next, except that no amount shall be carried forward past the end of the calendar year and that any amount of energy in kWh reflected in carry- forward credits remaining at the end of the calendar year shall be deemed to have been provided to the Village at no charge.
4. No Refunds or Transfers: No Eligible Customer whose electric service is terminated shall be entitled to a refund of any REPC balance, regardless of the reason for the termination of service. Nor shall any Eligible Customer be entitled to transfer any REPC balance to a succeeding customer upon the termination of the Eligible Customer’s electrical service, regardless of the reason for the termination of service. Upon the termination of an Eligible Customer’s electric service, the Eligible Customer’s account shall be closed and any amount of kWh reflected in any REPC balance in existence at the time the account is closed will be deemed to have been provided to the Village, at no charge.
F. Municipally Owned Electric Vehicle Charging Station (for public use). The energy charge for municipally owned electric vehicle charging station (for public use) shall be $.07 per kWH.
G. Undergrounding Surcharge. Pursuant to Section 13.08.240 of the Winnetka Village Code, the following surcharges are hereby established for the undergrounding of transmission and distribution lines:
Rate U - Undergrounding Surcharge
1. Surcharge: Except as provided in subsection (c), each customer located in a Project Area within which the Primary Lines and Secondary Lines are placed underground pursuant to Section 13.08.230 of the Winnetka Village Code shall be subject to an undergrounding surcharge. The surcharge shall be charged monthly until the Applicable Project Cost, plus interest on the unpaid balance at a rate of 7% per annum, is fully paid. The surcharge shall not be charged for more than 60 consecutive months. The surcharge amount shall be as follows:
Surcharge UA | Monthly surcharge of $100 if Applicable Project Cost equals $5,000 or less. |
Surcharge UB | Monthly surcharge of $150 if Applicable Project Cost is greater than $5,000 but does not exceed $7,500. |
Surcharge UC | Monthly surcharge of $200 if Applicable Project Cost is greater than $7,500 but does not exceed $10,000. |
Surcharge UD | Monthly surcharge of $250 if Applicable Project Cost is greater than $10,000 but does not exceed $12,500. |
2. Definitions: The following definitions shall be used in determining the undergrounding surcharge:
Project Area: The service area covered by a petition for undergrounding, as determined by the Director of Water and Electric, and shall include the Primary Lines, Secondary Lines and Service Lines within that service area.
Project Costs: All direct costs of undergrounding the Primary Lines and Secondary Lines in the Project Area (“Cost 1”). For customers with overhead Service Lines, the direct costs of undergrounding overhead Service Lines in the Project Area (“Cost 2”) shall be included in the Project Costs in addition to Cost 1. Direct costs shall include, but not be limited to, labor, materials, recording of easements and the cost of relocating all related electric utility facilities and equipment, such as pad mount transformers and switch gear.
Project Cost UG: The Project Cost per customer with underground Service Lines, which shall be determined by dividing Cost 1 by the number of customers in the Project Area.
Project Cost OH: The Project Cost per customer with overhead electric service, which shall be determined by dividing Cost 2 by the number of customers in the Project Area with overhead electric service and adding the resulting amount to Project Cost UG.
Applicable Project Cost: The Project Costs as allocated to the individual customers in the Project Area. The Applicable Project Cost for each customer with underground Service Lines shall be Project Cost UG. The Applicable Project Cost for each customer with overhead Service Lines shall be Project CostOH.
3. Exceptions to Surcharge: The undergrounding surcharge shall not be charged to any customer in the Project Area who pays the Applicable Project Costs in full before the project begins.
G. Disconnection or Reconnection Fee. The following fees shall be charged and collected for service calls to disconnect or reconnect service as the result of nonpayment, as provided in Section 13.08.060 of the Winnetka Village Code:
Service Disconnection or Reconnection Fee
Time of Service Call | Fee |
During regular business hours (Monday through Friday, except for holidays, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) | $95.00 per service dispatch |
All other times (Evenings, nights, weekends and holidays) | $448.00 per service dispatch |
H. Replacement Touchpad. The following fees shall be charged for replacement of removed touchpads and replacement of the touchpad wiring:
Replacement of Touchpad | $95.00 |
Replacement of Touchpad Wiring | $285.00 |
I. Removal and Reinstallation of Overhead Service Connection. The following fee shall be charged and collected for costs to disconnect, remove and reconnect an overhead service conductor for construction activities:
Time of Service Call | Fee |
During regular business hours (Monday through Friday, except for holidays, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) | $300.00 |
All other times (Evenings, nights, weekends and holidays) | $1,004.00 |
J. Cost of Adding, Upgrading and Underground Electric Services. The costs of installing new electric service, upgrading electric service to increase capacity and converting overhead service to underground service shall be allocated as follows:
Installation and Ownership of Facilities: All existing facilities and equipment, and all facilities and equipment related to new service, upgraded service and underground conversions, up to the meter, shall be owned, operated and maintained by the Village of Winnetka Water and Electric Department. The meter pedestal or meter enclosure shall be provided by the customer, at the customer’s expense, and shall be owned and maintained by the customer.
The Water and Electric Department shall install all new electrical service lines, all meters, all service upgrades and all conversions of overhead service to underground service, regardless of the party initiating the conversion, except that the Water and Electric Department shall not perform any work on the customer’s side of the meter.
New Service or Increased Load: The following fees shall be charged for installing new or larger electric services:
Installation of a 200 Amp service (Includes conduits for communication conductors) | $9,800 |
Installation of a 400 Amp service (Includes conduits for communication conductors) | $21,000 |
Installation of three phase service |
The costs of providing three phase electric service, including the cost of any necessary relocation, replacement or extension of the primary, secondary lines and transformers to which the service line is connected, shall be paid for by the customer requesting the new or increased three phase service.
If a primary or secondary line must be relocated, replaced or extended in order to install a new service or to increase the load capacity of an existing service, any customer who connects to such primary or secondary line within five years after the its installation may be required to pay that customer’s pro rata share of such costs. The Village Manager, in the exercise of his discretion, may enter into a written agreement with the initial requesting customer and establish terms for the payment of such costs, which may include a recapture provision that provides for the Village to refund such pro rata costs, less administrative costs in the amount of 10% of the recaptured amount, to the initial requesting customer.
Service Lines – Scheduled Conversion to Underground Service: A customer may choose either to maintain overhead service or to convert his service line from overhead service to underground service in conjunction with the Water and Electric Department’s planned conversion undergrounding of the primary and secondary lines to which the customer’s service line is connected. If the customer elects to maintain overhead service, the Water and Electric Department will install, at no additional cost to the customer, a new pole as close to the service connection as the Department deems possible, placing the service line underground to the pole, installing a service riser to the top of the pole, and connecting an overhead line to the existing service connection.
If the customer elects to place the service line underground, the Water and Electric Department will do so, at no additional cost to the customer, provided the customer purchases the meter enclosure or meter pedestal and makes, at the customer’s expense, all alterations necessary to relocate the meter and building service so as to connect to the underground service line in the location specified by the Water and Electric Department.
Underground Service – Customer Requested Conversion: All costs of converting overhead electrical service to underground electrical service, including the cost of any necessary relocation of the primary and secondary lines to which the service line is connected, shall be paid by the customer if it is requested by the customer and the conversion is not done as part of the Water and Electric Department’s undergrounding program. If the customer is increasing the size of the service entrance equipment, the customer shall be charged in accordance with rates for New Service or Increased Load for the service connection work. Existing rear lot residential services will be relocated to the front of the building and the service connection shall be at a location specified by the Water & Electric Department. As part of the conversion, an electric meter located within the structure shall be relocated to the outside.
K. Temporary Electric Service. Pursuant to Section 13.08.210 of the Winnetka Village Code, temporary electric service provided during building construction shall be billed at the rate applicable to the use specified in the building permit.
SECTION 4: SANITARY SEWER FEES.
A. Sewer Service Volumetric Rates. Any person owning or occupying premises which are connected to the public sewers within the Village of Winnetka shall pay for such services, as provided in Section 13.12.010 of the Winnetka Village Code, at the rate of $18.51 per 1,000 cubic feet of water supplied to those premises.
B. Sewer Service Customer Charge. Any person owning or occupying premises which are connected to the public sewers within the Village of Winnetka shall pay for such services, as provided in Section 13.12.010 of the Winnetka Village Code, a customer charge of $2.00 per month.
C. Fee for Returned Payment. A fee of $30.00 shall be charged for any payment that is returned to the Village for any reason, including, but not limited to, insufficient funds, account closed, or referred to maker.
SECTION 5: REFUSE FEES.
A. Definitions. All terms defined in Section 8.16.010 of Chapter 8.16 of the Winnetka Village Code, “Garbage and Refuse,” shall have the same meaning when used in this Section 5.
B. Commercial Refuse Service Fees. Pursuant to Section 8.16.050 of the Winnetka Village Code, the following monthly fees are hereby established for commercial refuse service, including apartments in commercial buildings:
Schedule of Monthly Commercial Refuse Service Fees
Container | Number of Pickups Per Week | ||||||
Volume per Pick-up | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Container | Number of Pickups Per Week | ||||||
Volume per Pick-up | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
1 Cu.Yd. | $42 | $76 | $104 | $137 | $163 | $194 | $228 |
1.5 Cu.Yd. | $53 | $93 | $139 | $180 | $224 | $265 | $307 |
2 Cu.Yd. | $62 | $116 | $172 | $227 | $279 | $334 | $385 |
3 Cu.Yd. | $84 | $156 | $230 | $302 | $377 | $448 | $523 |
4 Cu.Yd. | $108 | $188 | $288 | $377 | $468 | $505 | $645 |
5 Cu.Yd. | $131 | $238 | $344 | $448 | $555 | $555 | $765 |
6 Cu.Yd. | $156 | $279 | $402 | $523 | $645 | $765 | $889 |
1-99 Gal. | $20 | $26 | $34 | $42 | $48 | $56 | $64 |
100-180 Gal. | $26 | $42 | $56 | $76 | $89 | $105 | $122 |
[Note: Individual accounts will be charged a share of the monthly fees charged based upon the account’s proportionate use of the container(s), as determined by the Winnetka Public Works Department.]
C. Residential Refuse Service Fees. Pursuant to Section 8.16.050 of the Winnetka Village Code, the following fees and charges are hereby established for residential refuse service:
Schedule of Residential Refuse Service Fees
Service | Charge |
One pick-up per week of no more than two garbage cans of household rubbish | $50.00 per month |
Collection of household rubbish or garbage in excess of two garbage cans per pick-up | $2.30 per sticker (one sticker required for each container) |
Subscription service for one additional pick-up each week | $50.00 per month |
D. Charges for Special Refuse Collections. Pursuant to Section 8.16.050 of the Winnetka Village Code, the following rates are hereby established for special refuse collections:
Schedule of Fees for Special Refuse Collections
Service | Charge |
Service | Charge |
Base Fee for special collections | $35.00 |
Bulk pick-ups | |
[Note: Bulk pick-ups are for light refuse other than liquids and yard waste.] | |
Bulk pick-ups (continued) | |
Up to 1.0 cubic yards | Base Fee |
Over 1.0 cubic yards | Base Fee plus $13.00 for each additional cubic yard or fraction thereof |
White goods and other large items | Base Fee plus $10.00 for each item |
[Note: Includes appliances, sofas, etc.] | |
Hard-to-handle refuse | Base Fee plus $15.00 per cubic yard |
[Note: Hard-to-handle refuse includes such miscellaneous rubbish as wood, fencing, carpeting, multiple pieces of furniture and cabinets, and construction materials such as wallboard, plaster and flooring, but shall not include liquids, soil, concrete and asphalt.] | |
Tires and/or tire rims | Base Rate plus Charge per Tire |
Charge per tire | |
Tire without rim | Base Rate plus $10.00 |
Tire with rim | Base Rate plus $15.00 |
Truck tire without rim | Base Rate plus $20.00 |
Truck tire with rim | Base Rate plus $25.00 |
Carts and roll-off boxes | |
[Note: Charge is based on container size. Contents shall not include concrete, soil, asphalt or liquids] | |
1.0 cubic yard | $42.00 |
1.5 cubic yard | $53.00 |
2.0 cubic yard | $62.00 |
6.0 cubic yard | $165.00 |
E. Yard Waste. Pursuant to Section 8.16.050 of the Winnetka Village Code, the following rates are hereby established for the removal of certain yard waste:
Schedule of Yard Waste Removal Fees
Service | Charge |
Removal of yard waste | |
Customer supplied bags (one sticker required per bag) | $2.30 per sticker |
F. Charges for Miscellaneous Refuse Services. Pursuant to Section 8.16.050 of the Winnetka Village Code, the following rates are hereby established for miscellaneous refuse services and for the purchase of miscellaneous items for use in disposing of refuse:
Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees
Service or Item | Charge |
Small Recycling Carts | $50.00 each |
Large Recycling Carts | $67.00 each |
SECTION 6: STORMWATER SEWER FEES. The fee for stormwater utility service provided in the Village of Winnetka pursuant to Chapter 13.16 of the Winnetka Village Code is hereby established at $21.83 per month per Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU), as defined in Section 13.16.04 of the Winnetka Village Code.
SECTION 7: FEE FOR RETURNED PAYMENT. A fee of $30.00 shall be charged for any payment of fees charged pursuant to this Resolution that is returned to the Village for any reason, including, but not limited to, insufficient funds, account closed, or referred to maker.
SECTION 8: PAYMENT PERIOD; LATE FEES. All bills issued for Utility Services shall be paid in full within the payment period specified in the bill. The payment period shall be established by the Director of Finance, and shall be no less than 21 nor more than 30 days from the date of the issuance of the bill. Pursuant to Sections 13.04.040.B, 13.08.040.B, 13.12.010.B, and 13.16.090.B of the Winnetka Village Code, if any bill for utility service is not paid within the specified payment period, a late payment penalty of 5% of the amount due shall be added to the bill and collected from the user.
SECTION 9: EFFECT OF RESOLUTION. The rates established in this Resolution shall apply to all Utility Service usage that will be billed by the Village on bills with a billing date on or after January 1, 2021.
SECTION 10: REPEALER. Resolution R-87-2019 shall be repealed and shall no longer be in force and effect for all Utility Service usage that will be billed by the Village on bills with a billing date on or after January 1, 2021.
SECTION 11: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval according to law, but in no event prior to January 1, 2021.
ADOPTED this 15th day of December 2020, pursuant to the following roll call vote:
AYES: Trustees Apatoff, Coladarci, Cripe, Dearborn, Lanphier and Swierk
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None.
Signed:
s/Chris Rintz
Village President
Countersigned:
s/Robert M. Bahan
Village Clerk
Introduced: December 1, 2020
Adopted: December 15, 2020