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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09 Wastewater Rates Repealing 2016-08 RESOLUTION N0.2017- C~iOI A RESOLUTION REVISING RATES FOR WASTEWATER (SEWER) SERVICE PURSUANT TO ASHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 14.08.035 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 2016-08. THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The wastewater (sewer) rate charges and rates as shown on the wastewater (sewer) rate schedule attached as Exhibit "A" shall be effective for actual or estimated consumption on or after July 1, 2017. Prorated calculations are permitted for any bills prepared for a partial month or billing period that overlaps the effective date of this Resolution. Miscellaneous Charges and Connection Fees established by previous resolutions remain in effect until. revised by separate Council Action. SECTION 2. Copies of this resolution shall be maintained in the Office of the City Recorder. SECTION 3. Classification of the fee. The fees specified in Section 1 and Section 2 of this resolution are classified as not subj ect to the limits of Section 11 b of Article XI of the Oregon Constitution (Ballot Measure 5). SECTION 4. Resolution 2016-08 is repealed. This resolution was duly PASSED and ADOPTED this a day of , 2017, and the effective date is July 1, 2017 upon signing by the Mayor. Dana Smith, Assistant City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this p~ day of , 2017. ~o Stromberg, Mayor evie e as to f c eary, Assistan ity Attorne Page 1 of 1 City of Ashland, Oregon SEWER SERVICE All sewer service provided by the City of Ashland shall be in accordance with Chapter 14.08 of the Ashland Municipal Code. Sewer quantity charges shall be adjusted annually in April based on the winter water consumption for the months of January, February, and March for all customers whose quantity charge is not determined by actual consumption. No exception from these rates will be allowed for unoccupied units. Billing: The minimum monthly charge shall be the sum of the Monthly Service Charge and Quantity Charge. Billing shall occur monthly with charges due and payable upon receipt. Service Charge: l~~si ~n 1 Jul 18 Jul 20~ Monthly Service Charge, per unit $ 29.60 $ 31.08 Quantity Charge, per cf $ 0.04416 $ 0.04637 Quantity charge is based on winter water average in excess of 400 cubic feet, per unit Quantity Charge for single family residential water accounts with no consumption during the months of January, February and March will be based on 700 cubic feet. Multi-family residential accounts are all accounts in which more than one residential dwelling is attached to the same water service and shall be assessed a Monthly Service Charge for each unit. Quantity Charge for multi-family residential water accounts with no consumption during the months of January, February and March will be based on 500 cubic feet per unit. Cflmmercial, Ind~istrial, a d pvernr~ental Jul ~0~~~ J ~~1 Monthly Service Charge $ 30.89 $ 32.43 Quantity Charge, per cf $ 0.04903 $ 0.05148 Quanti char a is based on actual monthl consumption Mixed residential and commercial accounts will be billed as commercial. For commercial, industrial or governmental users where monthly water consumption is not measured through City water meters, the sewer rate will be established as follows: The annual water consumption will be estimated utilizing water consumption records of similar users or water consumption record of past use, if available. Quantity Charge is based on the twelve month average estimated water consumption. This rate shall be effective beginning in the month after the rate is determined until the rate schedule is amended by resolution of the City Council. Water consumption determined in this manner shall be lowered if the user can demonstrate through the use of a meter approved by the City that the actual consumption of the user is less than the estimate. City of Ashland, Oregon SEWER SERVICE Special Cases: reenhouses, hurches, and Schools 2) o r ~ on a nine month school ear July 2016 July 201 Monthl Service Char e $ 30.89 $ 32.43 Quantity Charge, per cf $ 0.04903 $ 0.05148 Quantity charge is based on winter water average in excess of 400 cubic feet fed and re ~ and Ashland darks ~athro~ms July 2016 July X017 Monthly Service Charge $ 30.89 $ 32.43 Quantity Charge, per cf $ 0.04903 $ 0.05148 Quantity charge is based on the sum of the winter water consumption Exemptions to commercial and industrial sewer rates: A: If a commercial, industrial, or governmental user can demonstrate that the volume of sewage discharged by the user is less than 50% of the water consumed, the City Administrator may adjust the quantity charge accordingly. B: Water sold through an irrigation meter is exempt from sewer charge. Sewer rates outside the city limits: A: The Monthly Service Charge shall apply to those sewer users permitted under Section 14.08.030 of the Ashland Municipal Code. B: The sewer rates for users outside the city limits shall be two times the sewer charges for inside the city limits. C: Quantity charge for metered residential accounts is based on the average winter water consumption in excess of 400 cubic feet, per unit, per month and shall be adjusted annually in April. D: Quantity charge for unmetered residential accounts will be calculated on an average winter water usage of 700 cubic feet for single family residences, and 500 cubic feet, per unit, for multi-family residences. E: Quantity charge for commercial, industrial, and governmental accounts will be based on actual monthly water consumption.