HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-3664 ordAMENDMENT — UTILITY RATES ADJUSTMENT
ORDINANCE NO. 17-3664
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS, AMENDING
CHAPTER 13, "UTILITIES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS; CUMULATIVENESS CLAUSE;
REPEALER; SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview, Texas, provides water and sewer service to its
citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is charged with the responsibility of establishing water
and sewer rates in order to insure that the services provided are maintained at an
acceptable level; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas determined that a need
exists, and it is in the best public interest of the City to increase the fees charged for
services; and
WHEREAS, upon reviewing the 2016-2017 Budget and revenues compared to
services, the City Council concludes that an increase in the fees charged for such services
is necessary to insure the continued viability of said programs; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Plainview hereby ordains that:
SECTION I
Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances shall be amended in part to read as follows:
Sec. 13.02.009. Water rates.
The City shall charge and collect, and every consumer of water shall pay for the water
furnished by the City to the consumer the amounts calculated by application of the rates
to metered readings as provided in this Chapter. This amendment is effective by
ordinance with the first billing ofQ6, 20- October 1, 2017 upon its passage and
publication as required by law.
(1) The following are established as the monthly rates to be charged for water
furnished by the City for all consumers, unless otherwise noted:
(A)The City shall make a minimum monthly charge of thirty-one
dollars ($31.00) to each consumer inside the city limits using city
water. An additional charge will be assessed according to the
Conservation Step Rate Structure as shown below:
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Conservation Step Rate Structure
Inside City Limits
Range
(in gallons)
Single Family
Residential
Irrigation
Use by
Commercial/
Residential
Commercial/
Multi -Family
Public Entity/
Education
0-10,000
$4-96 2.06
$1.96 2.06
$496 2.06
11,000-25,000
$2.31 2.43
$2.312.43
$2.31 2.43
26,000-50,000
$2.77 2.91
$2.77 2.91
$2.37 2.49
Over 51,000
$345 3.52
$3.35 3.52
$2.13 2.55
(B) The City shall make a minimum monthly charge of thirty-one
dollars ($31.00) to each consumer outside the city limits using city
water. An additional charge will be assessed according to the
Conservation Step Rate Structure as shown below:
Conservation Step Rate Structure
Outside City Limits
Range
(in gallons)
Single Family
Residential
Irrigation
Use by
Commercial/
Residential
Commercial/
Multi -Family
Public Entity/
Education
0-10,000
$2.10 2.21
$2.10 2.21
$2.10 2.21
11,000-25,000
$2.81 2.95
$4.2.95
$2.81 2.95
26,000-50,000
$3 3.55
$3 3.55
$2,8.9 3.03
Over 51,000
$4 4.28
$4:08 4.28
$2T96 3.11
Sec. 13.02.010 Sewer Rates
For the furnishing of sewer service and sewer connections by the City, the
following schedule is hereby established as the monthly rates to be charged:
(1) Residential rates:
(A) Single Family Dwellings: thirteen dollars ($13.00) minimum plus ane
one dollar and seventy three cents
($1.73) per one thousand gallons.
(B) The monthly charge for the use of sewer shall be calculated on the basis
of water meter readings for the months for which said charge is made.
A maximum of fourteen thousand (14,000) gallons shall be used to
determine the sewer charge for each month.
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(C) Duplexes, Apartment Houses, Rooming Houses, and Multiple Mobile
Homes: Thirteen dollars ($13.00) minimum each month for 1st dwelling
unit, and eleven dollars and eighty five cents ($11.85) per unit for each
additional unit plus = - - - - - - _ . _ one dollar and
seventy three cents ($1.73) per one thousand gallons for all water
consumed, per the water meter reading for each month. The maximum
gallon cap available to single family dwellings shall not apply to
duplexes, apartment houses, rooming houses, and multiple mobile
homes. The monthly charge for the use of sewer shall be calculated on
the basis of the water meter reading for the month for which the charge
is made.
(2) Commercial Rates:
For all other commercial establishments, including hotels and motels, the
rates to be charged for such sewer service shall be as follows: The minimum
charge shall be thirteen dollars ($13.00) and for each one thousand gallons
metered an additional charge of _ - ee_ _ - _ _ _ one
dollar and seventy three cents ($1.73) per thousand on all consumption. The
monthly charge for the use of sewer for such commercial establishments shall
be calculated on the basis of the water meter readings for the months for which
said charge is made. The commercial rate shall apply to all consumers not
described under residential rates. The maximum gallon cap available to single
family dwellings shall not apply to commercial rates.
(3) Should there be a residential or commercial establishment not using City water,
or using City water for only a portion of its total water use, then the sewer rates
for such establishment in excess of the minimum rate of thirteen dollars
($13.00) per month shall be based upon the estimated gallons of water used
by said establishment, the same to be arrived at on the basis that it is
reasonable and fair to both the resident or commercial establishment and to
the City, as approved by the Director of Finance.
(4) A sewer charge shall not be applied to water meters which are exclusively
used for yard watering or an irrigation system. The Director of Public Works
shall develop and administer an application procedure for exemptions and said
exemptions shall be renewed annually.
(5) Any consumer who wishes to install sewer sampling and meter device may do
so if such meets City specifications and the consumer pays acquisition and
installation costs. The metering equipment shall become City property and
the City shall be responsible for maintaining such. Said consumer shall be
exempt from the above charges and shall pay a minimum of thirteen dollars
($13.00) per month, _ _ _ - . = two dollars
and ninety two cents ($2.92) per thousand gallons of sewage discharged to
the City sewer system, plus additional charges based on quality as addressed
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in the City Industrial Waste Ordinance.
(6) State Prison Rates. The rates to be charged for sewer service to the prison
facility shall be as follows: Forty-four cents ($.44) per one thousand (1000)
gallons. The rate is guaranteed for five (5) years, said period to commence after
the facility begins accepting inmates; thereafter, charged rates shall equal rates
charged to commercial customers inside the City limits. The date the Wheeler
Unit changed rates was March 20, 2000. The date the Formby Unit changed
rates was September 6, 2001.
SECTION II
Provisions of this ordinance are cumulative and nothing herein shall prevent, alter,
or diminish the applicability or enforcement of other ordinances restricting, regulating, or
governing the subject matter herein.
SECTION III
All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with any provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this
Ordinance shall be and remain controlling as to the matters regulated herein.
SECTION IV
Severability is intended throughout and within this Ordinance. If any provision,
including any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word or the application
thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, unconstitutional, or unenforceable
by a court of law or administrative agency with jurisdiction over the matter, such action
shall not be construed to affect any other valid portion of this Ordinance. A constitutional
construction hereof is intended and shall be given. There is no intent herein to violate
either of the Texas Constitution or the Constitution of the United States.
SECTION V
This ordinance shall be effective with the first billing October 1, 2017, and upon its
passage and publication as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED on first reading the 12th day of September, 2017.
PASSED AND APPROVED on second reading the 26th day of September, 2017.
Wendell Dunlap, Mayor
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ATTEST:
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Belinda Hinojosa, City S-tary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
(1
Sarianne Beversdorf, Director of finance
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marcus Norris, City Attorney
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