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RESOLUTION NO. 2014- 03
A RESOLUTION REVISING RATES FOR WASTEWATER (SEWER)
SERVICE PURSUANT TO ASHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
14.08.035 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 2013-12.
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, 2014.
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 Resolution 2013-12 is repealed.
This r solution was duly PASSED and ADOPTED this day of 16% 2014, and the
effe ive date is July 1,
4 pon signing b the Mayor.
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Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this day of2014.
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Stromberg, Mayor
Revie ed as to to
David Lohman, City Attorney
SEWER RATES
EXHIBIT "A"
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EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF ASHLAND, OREGON
SEWER RATE SCHEDULE
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2014
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 July 2013 July 2014
Monthly Service Charge $22.66 $24.92
Quantity Charge per cf $0.0338 $0.03718
Quantity Charge is based on average winter water consumption in excess of 400 cubic feet (cf) 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 July 2013 July 2014
Monthly Service Charge per Unit $22.66 $24.92
Quantity Charge per cf $0.0338 $0.03718
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"
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Commercial, Industrial and July 2013 July 2014
Governmental
Monthly Service Charge $23.65 $26.01
Quantity Charge per cf $0.0376 $0.0413
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. ADJUSTMENTS 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.
July 2013 July 2014
Monthly Service Charge $23.65 $26.01
Quantity Charge per cf $0.0376 $0.0413
SEWER RATES
EXHIBIT "A"
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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
July 2013 July 2014
Monthly Service Charge $23.65 $26.01
Quantity Charge per cf $0.0376 $0.0413
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 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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