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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-24 Revise Wastewater Rates RESOLUTION NO. 2005-24 A RESOLUTION REVISING RATES FOR WASTEWATER SERVICE PURSUANT TO ASHLAND MUNICIPAL COIDE SECTION 14.08.035 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 2004-13. THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOllOWS: SECTION 1. The water rate charges and rates as shown on the wastewater rate schedule attached as Exhibit "A" shall be effective with Cycle Nine billings prepared on or after August 1, 2005. Miscellaneous Charges and Connection Fees established by the previous re!solution remain in effect as per the attached until revised by separate Council Action. SECTION 2. Copies of this resolution shall be maintained in the Office of thH City Recorder. SECTION 3. Classification of the fee. The fees specified in Section 1 and Section 2 of this resolution are classified as not subject to the limits of Section 11 b of Artiicle XI of the Oregon Constitution (Ballot Measure 5). SECTION 4. Resolution 2004-13 is repealed. SECTION 5. This resolution takes effect upon signing by the Mayor. This resolution was read by title only in accordance with Ashland Municipal Code 92. .090 duly PASSED and ADOPTED this 21st day of June, 2005. ~ Barbara Christensen, City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this z,.Zday of June, 2005. ~~ ~-J Kate Jackson, Council Chair Mi SEWER RATES EXHIBIT "A" PAGE 1 EXHIBIT "A" CITY OF ASHLAND, OREGON SEWER RATE SCHEDULE RESOLUTION NO. 2005- ADOPTED JUNE 21,2005 EFFECTIVE WITH CYCLE 9, AUGUST 1,2005 All sewer service provided by the City of Ashland will be in accordance with Chapter 14.08 of the Ashland Municipal Code. 1. SEWER RATES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS Quantity Charge is based on average winter water consumption in excess of 400 cubic feet (ct) per month. Winter consumption is defined as the average of water meter readings taken in the months of January, February and March. Annually on April 1 the bill will be adjusted based on the water consumption during the previous three months. Single family residential water accounts with no consumption during the months of January, February and March will be based on 700 cubic feet. Quantity Charge is based on average winter water consumption in excess of 400 cubic feet per month per unit. Winter consumption is defined as the average of the water meter readings taken in the months of January, February and March. Multi-family residential accounts are all accounts in which more than one residential swelling is attached to the same water service. Annually on April 1 the bill will be adjusted bas(~d on the water consumption during the previous three months. Multi-family residential water account with no consumption during the months of January, February and March will be based at 500 cubic feet. Two . dormitory rooms are equal to one multi-family residential unit. SEWER RATES EXHIBIT "A" PAGE 2 Quantity Charge is based on actual monthly water 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 DIeters, the sewer rate will be establishes as follows: The annual ~rater consumption will be determine by an estimate made by the Director of Finance who shall use wate:r consumption records of similar users or water consumption record of past use, if available. The annual water consumption will be multiplied by the Quantity Charge set forth above and the product divided by twelve. The quotient will be added to the Monthly Service Charge set forth above. The sum shall be the monthly sewer rate for the user. This tate shall be effective beginning in the month after the rate is determined until the following July or unit the rate schedule is amended by resolution of the council. At such time the Director shall redetermine the annual water consumption and compute the monthly sewer rate using the formal asset forth above. Water consumption determined in this manner shall be lowered if the user can demonstrate through the use of a meter approve by the city that the us~~r' s actual consumption is less than the estimate. 2. ADDJUSTMENTS AND 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 sewer user charge accordingly. Methodology for Special Cases for City Administrator 1. Greenhouses, Churches, and Schools (grades K-12) operating on a nine month school year. SEWER RATES EXHIBIT "A" PAGE 3 Quantity Charge is based on average winter water consumption. Winter consumption is defined as the average of the meter readings taken in the months of January, February and March. A.nnually on April! the bill will be adjusted based on the water consumption during the previous three months. 1. Bed and Breakfasts and Ashland Parks Bathroom Quantity Charge is based on winter water consumption. Winter consumption is defined as the total of water meter readings taken in the months of January, February and March. Annually on April! the bill will be adjusted based on the water usage during the previous three months. B. Water sold through an irrigation meter is exempt from sewer user charge. 3. SEWER RATES OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS A. The sewer user charge shall apply to those sewer users permitted under Section 14.08.030 of the Ashland Municipal Code. B. The sewer rates for outside the City limits shall be two times the sewer charges for inside the City limits. Unmetered residential accounts will be calculated on an average 'Ninter usage of 700 cubic feet of water for single family residences, and 500 cubic feet per unit for multi-family residences. SEWER RATES EXHIBIT "A" PAGEl EXHIBIT "A" CITY OF ASHLAND, OREGON SEWER RATE SCHEDULE RESOLUTION NO. 2005- ADOPTED JUNE 21, 2005 EFFECTIVE WITH CYCLE 9, AUGUST 1,2005 All sewer service provided by the City of Ashland will be in accordance with Chapter 14.08 of the Ashland Municipal Code. 1. SEWER RATES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS Quantity Charge is based on av~rage winter water consumption in excess of 400 cubic feet (ct) per month. Winter consumption is defined as the average of water meter readings taken in the months of January, February and March. Annually on April 1 the bill will be adjusted based on the water meter readings taken during the previous three months. Single family residential water accounts with no consumption during the months of January, February and March will be based on 700 cubic feet. Quantity Charge is based on average winter water consumption in excess of 400 cubic feet per month per unit. Winter consumption is defined as the average of the water meter readings taken in the months of January, February and March. Multi-family residential accounts are all accounts in which more than one residential dwelling is attached to the same water service. Annually on April 1 the bill will be adjusted based on the water readings taken during the previous three months. Multi-family residential water account with no consumption during the months of January, February and March will be based at 500 cubic feet. Two dormitory rooms are equal to one multi-family residential unit. SEWER RATES EXHIBIT "A" PAGE 2 Quantity Charge is based on actual monthly water 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 nleters, the sewer rate will be establishes as follows: The annual ~rater consumption will be determine by an estimate made by the Director of Finance who shall use water consumption records of similar users or water consumption record of past use, if available. The annual water consumption will be multiplied by the Quantity Charge set forth above and the product divided by twelve. The quotient will be added to the Monthly Service Charge set forth above. The sum shall be the monthly sewer rate for the user. This rate shall be effective beginning in the month after the rate is determined until the following July or until the rate schedule is amended by resolution of the council. At such time the Director shall redetermine the annual water consumption and compute the monthly sewer rate using the formal asset forth above. Water consumption determined in this manne:r shall be lowered if the user can demonstrate through the use of a meter approved by the city that the user's actual consumption is less than the estimate. 2. ADDJUSTMENTS AND EXEMPTIONS TO COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SEWER RATES A. If a commercial, industrial or governmental user can demonstrate that the volumt: of sewage discharged by the user is less than 50% of the water consumed, the City Administrator may adjust the sewer user charge accordingly. Methodology for Special Cases for City Administrator 1. Greenhouses, Churches, and Schools (grades K-12) operating on a nine month school year. SEWER RATES EXHIBIT "A" PAGE 3 Quantity Charge is based on average winter water consumption. Winter consumption is defined as the average of the meter readings taken in the months of January, February and March. .Annually on April 1 the bill will be adjusted based on the water meter readings during the previous three Inonths. 1. Bed and Breakfasts and Ashland Parks Bathroom Quantity Charge is based on winter water consumption. Winter consumption is defined as the total of water meter readings taken in the months of January, February and March. Annually on April 1 the bill will be adjusted based on the water meter readings during the previous three months. B. Water sold through an irrigation meter is exempt from sewer user charge. 3. SEWER RATES OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS A. The sewer user charge shall apply to those sewer users permitted under Section 14.08.030 of the Ashland Municipal Code. B. The sewer rates for outside the City limits shall be two times the sewer charges for inside the City limits. Unmetered residential accounts will be calculated on an average \vinter usage of 700 cubic feet of water for single family residences, and 500 cubic feet per unit for multi-family residences.