HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-13 Wastewater Rates Repealing 2011-09 - Repealed by 2013-12 RESOLUTION NO. 2012- l3
A RESOLUTION REVISING RATES FOR WASTEWATER
(SEWER) SERVICE PURSUANT TO ASHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 14.08.035 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 2011-09.
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 June 22, 2012.
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 subject to the limits of Section l lb of Article XI of the Oregon
Constitution (Ballot Measure 5).
SECTION 4. Resolution 2011-09 is repealed.
This resolution was duly PASSED and ADOPTED this /6 day of May, 2012, and the
Aeftivdal,e is June 22, 2012 upon signing by the Mayor.
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this l7 day of May, 2012.
Stromberg, Mayor
Reviewe to form:
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DavidKohman, ity Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF ASHLAND, OREGON
SEWER RATE SCHEDULE
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-
EFFECTIVE JUNE 22, 2012
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
Single Family Residential June 2011 June 2012 `
Monthly Service Charge, $18.70 $20.60
Quantity Charge per cf $0.0280 $0.0308
Quantity Charge is based on average winter water consumption in excess'of 400 cubic
feet (co 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.
Multi-Family Residential June 2011 June 2012
Monthly Service Charge per $18.70 $20.60
Unit
Quantity Charge per cf $0.0280 $0.0308
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 1 of 3
Commercial, Industrial and June 2012
Governmental June 2011
Monthly Service Charge $19.54 $21.50
Quantity Charge per cf $0.0311 $0.0342
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 meters, the sewer rate will be established as follows:
The annual water 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 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 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 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.
June 2011 June 2012
Monthly Service Charge $19.54 $21.50
Quantity Charge per cf $0.0311 $0.0342
SEWER RATES, EXHIBIT "A"- Page 2 of 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 months.
1. Bed and Breakfasts and Ashland Parks Bathroom
June 2011 June 2012
Monthly Service Charge $19.54 $21.50
Quantity Charge per cf $0.0311 $0.0342
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 I 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 winter usage of 700 cubic feet of water for single family residences, and
500 cubic feet per unit for multi-family residences.
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