HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/04/2018 06M Wastewater Collection and Treatment Rates and Charges; YMC Amendment 7.60ITEM TITLE:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
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Item No. 6.M.
For Meeting of: December 4, 2018
Ordinance amending Chapter 7.60 of the Yakima Municipal Code
regarding Wastewater Collection and Treatment rates and charges
SUBMITTED BY: Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works
Mike Price, Wastewater/Stormwater Division Manager, 249-6815
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
To keep up with the cost of inflation, to maintain appropriate reserve fund levels, as well as to
properly plan for significant infrastructure projects such as upgrading the sewer pipes to
accommodate the development of the Boise Cascade Mill Site and the Rudkin Rd. Lift -Station
Controls Upgrade project, Wastewater rates must periodically be adjusted to cover the cost of
service.
The City contracted with FCS Group to conduct a rate study of the Wastewater Division. This
effort corresponded with the Wastewater Division's 2014 Facility Plan. This approach, provided
an unbiased comprehensive analysis of the Wastewater Division's financial needs.
FCS Group recommended the following rate increases for the Wastewater Division:
Retail Wastewater:
Sewer Pretreatment
Charge:
Strong Waste Surcharge:
A rate increase of 3% per year for four years (2019-
2022).
A rate increase of 17% in 2019 and 4.3% per year for
three years (2020-2022).
Business customers on the Pretreatment Program are
billed every two -months based on current Pretreatment
Sewer rates to cover the cost for the City to monitor,
collect and test wastewater samples over the course of a
year.
A rate increase of 4.2% in 2019 and 2.4% per year for
three years (2020-2022).
Business and industrial customers that discharge
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wastewater exceeding domestic levels are billed
every two -months based on current Strong Waste
Surcharge rate. The surcharge is based on metered
water consumption or wastewater metered discharge
and the tested concentration level of the wastewater
that exceeds domestic levels.
The last rate adjustment for the Wastewater Division was conducted in 2018. The revenue
received is collected into the Wastewater Operating Fund 473, Wastewater Capital Facilities
Fund 472, Wastewater Capital Construction Fund 476 and Wastewater Capital Projects Fund
478.
Attached for review is the revised Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 7.60 based on the
recommendations from FCS Group and as directed by the City Council at the October 18, 2018
Budget Session. This rate increase provides the Wastewater Division with proper funding levels
for the next four years.
Future fee increases will be presented to Council in an annual fee schedule rather than individually
throughout the year on a case-by-case basis.
ITEM BUDGETED:
Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Trust and Accountability
APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Pass Ordinance
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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Ordinance
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE
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ORDINANCE NO. 2018 -
relating to utility charges, amending Chapter 7.60 YMC to provide updated
retail wastewater and strong waste charges, industrial wastewater charges,
sampling and service fees, septic and exceptional waste charges. and
pretreatment fees.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima (City) is authorized by Title 35 RCW to acquire, construct,
own operate, and provide financing for waterworks and systems of sewerage, and to establish
rates, fees, and charges therefore; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to revise Chapter 7.60 of the Yakima Municipal Code to update
the definitions and revise charges and fees for services provided by the City of Yakima; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima finds that it is in the best interest of the
residents and the City to revise the charges and fees and amend the Yakima Municipal Code;
now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Section 7.60.020 of the Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
7.60.020 Retail wastewater service charge and strong waste surcharge.
A. Wastewater Service Charge. There shall be charged to and collected from all premises
within the city served by the city wastewater system a wastewater service charge composed of
a monthly ready -to -serve charge and a volume charge based on either the quantity of water
supplied to the premises or, if metered, the quantity of wastewater discharged into the
wastewater sewer system. In addition, a strong waste surcharge shall be charged to and
collected from all premises served by the City wastewater system that discharge wastewater
exceeding the domestic strength thresholds set forth in Section 7.60.020(B) below; provided,
that in no event shall the total wastewater service charge be less than the minimum charge
indicated below:
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Minimum
charge effective
January 11,
2019
Minimum
charge effective
January 1, 2020
Minimum
charge effective
January 1, 2021
Minimum
charge effective
January 1, 2022
t: :: -- e • -
$22 53/month
$23.20/month
$23.90/month
$24.62/month
$0 7103/day
$0 7407/day
$0 7627/day
$0 7857/day
$0 8094/00V
(1) Wastewater Service Charge -Schedules for Inside -City Customers. The wastewater service
charge for premises inside the city shall be calculated and charged according to the following
schedules:
(a) Ready -to -Serve Charges. For all customers other than multiple -unit
residential customers:
- . - • .. • • . ' . •
. . . , o. ;
Charges effective
January 11, 2019
Charges effective
January 1, 2020
Charges effective
January1 , 2021
Charges effective
January 1, 2022
Water
Meter
Size
(Inches)
‘,..• • .
.... ••
t ••,• • .
.......-
Monthly
Charge
Bimonthly
Charge
Monthly
Charge
Bimonthly
Charge
Monthly
Charge
Bimontly
Charge
Monthly
Charge
BimonthiV
Charge
3/4
:; ::
:;A. .
$22.53
$45.06
$23.20
$46.40
$23.90
$47.80
$24.62
$49.23
1
' 4,
1-1/2
•
•:. 0:
$34.53
$69.06
$35.57
$71.14
$36.64
$73.28
$37.74
$75.48
2
$51.75
::. 0- -0;
$53.29
$106.53
$54.89
$109.78
$56.54
$113.08
$58.24
$116.48
3
.1,. I_ :
$371.64
$191.36
$382.72
$197.10
$394.20
$203.01
$406.02
$209.10
$413.20
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:: __ __
$471.10
$242.5'7
$485.14
$249.85
$499070
$25-7.35
$514.70
$265.0'7
$530.14
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::__ _:
$703.16
$362.06
$724.12
$3-72.92
$745.84
$384.11
$768.22
$395.63
$791.26
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::A:...t.
$967.74
$498.29
$996.58
$513.24
$1,026.48
$528.63
$1,057.26
$544.49
$1,088.98
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For multiple -unit residential customers, the monthly serve charge
shall be based on the number of accounts and the number of dwelling units,
according to the following table:
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January %,2Q18.
Charges effective
January 11`2018
Charges effective
January 1`2U2O
Charges effective
January 1.2U21
Charges effective
January 1.2n22
Water
Meter
Size
(Inches)
i .mw|y
_ -ar.-
1.im°.- w|y
_wa,..
Monthly
Charge
Bimonthly
Charge
Monthly
Charge
Bimonthly
Charge
Monthly
Charge
Bimsnt|y
Charge
Monthly
Charge
B|month|v
Charge
For multiple -unit residential customers, the monthly serve charge
shall be based on the number of accounts and the number of dwelling units,
according to the following table:
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.. • - ,! ;
Ready -to -serve
charges
effective
January 11,
2019
Ready-to-serveNeadv-to-serveReadv-to'oe,ve
charges
effective
Jmnuarv1,
2020
charges
effective
January 1,
2021
charges
effective
January 1,
2022
$1313/accoent+
$1353/account
$1383/account
$14.35/account
$14.78/account
Daily rates shall be calculated by dividing the monthly charge by 30.417.
Bimonthly charges shall be calculated by multiplying the monthly charge by 2.
(b) Volume Charge. For all customers inside the city, the volume charge
shall be determined by number of hundred cubic feet (ccf) of water consumed
or, if nnehyned, the number of ccf of sewage diooharged, multiplied by the
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Volume charge
effective
January 11,
2019
Volume charge
effective
January 1,
2020
Volume charge
effective
January 1,
2021
Volume charge
effective
January 1,
2022
$3.29
$3.39
$3.49
$3.59
(c) Minimum Charge. In no event shall the total wastewater service charge
be less than the ready -to -serve charge for a 3/4" meter, except that customers
beginning or ending wastewater service shall have the ready -to -serve charge
pro -rated to their number of days of service during the billing period.
(2) Wastewater Service Charge for Outside -City Customers. Minimum, ready -to -serve, and
volume charges to premises located outside the City shall be 1.50 times the inside -City rates set
forth in Section 7.60.020 (A)(1).
B. Strong Waste Surcharge. For customers discharging wastewater which contains more than
three hundred parts per million (ppm) of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and/or total
suspended solids and (TSS) and/or one hundred parts per million of fats, oils, greases (FOG),
there shall be a surcharge, in addition to the ready -to -serve charge and the volume charge,
which shall be calculated utilizing the national average values of BOD and TSS concentrations
typical to each classification under the Standard Industrial Code or by actual concentrations
verified by the city. If the customer chooses, at its expense, to install a sampling station, the
strong waste charge shall be calculated based upon actual concentrations. Any testing done by
the city may be charged at the rates set forth in YMC 7.00.105. The following formula shall be
utilized to calculate the strong waste surcharge:
Monthly surcharge for BOD or TSS or FOG = (unit cost per pound of BOD or TSS or FOG)
times (8.34, which is the weight of one gallon of water) times (customer's monthly volume in one
hundred cubic feet divided by one thousand three hundred thirty-seven) times (customer's
concentration of BOD or TSS or FOG in parts per million according to [the national average
values] or [verified concentrations], minus the domestic strength threshold in parts per million,
but not less than zero). The separate monthly surcharges for BOD, TSS, and FOG shall be
summed together to create the strong waste surcharge.
In the foregoing formula, the applicable values are as follows:
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Unit Cost per Pound
Domestic
Strength
Threshold
January 1,
'-6
Effective
January 11,
2019
Effective
January 1,
2020
Effective
January 1,
2021
Effective
January 1,
2022
BOD
300 ppm
:
$0.6148
$0.6296
$0.6424
$0.6552
TSS
300 ppm
:-;r'1
$0.5700
$0.5837
$0.5956
$0.6075
FOG
100 ppm
$0.3836
$0.3948
$0.4061
$0.4178
$0.4292
Hypothetical example: In a given month, a customer discharges 50 ccf of wastewater measured
with BOD of 400 ppm, TSS of 350 ppm, and FOG of 80 ppm. This customer is not charged a
FOG surcharge because the customer's measured FOG is below the domestic threshold.
Assume a unit cost per pound of $0.5680 for BOD and $0.5266 for TSS. The strong waste
surcharge for the given month is calculated as follows:
BOD surcharge: $0.5680/pound x 8.34 x (50 ccf _ 1,337) x (400 ppm - 300 ppm) =
$17.72
TSS surcharge: $0.5266/pound x 8.34 x (50 ccf _ 1,337) x (350 ppm - 300 ppm) = $8.21
Total strong waste surcharge: $17.72 + $8.21 = $25.93
Section 2. Section 7.60.025 of the Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
7.60.025 Charges to industrial wastewater customers.
A. In lieu of the regular rates set forth in Section 7.60.020, industrial wastewater customers
shall be charged the industrial wastewater charge, wastewater service charge and strong waste
surcharge set forth in the following Section 7.60.025(B), except that the total charged to a given
industrial wastewater customer in a given year pursuant to the Section 7.60.025(B) shall not
exceed the amount that would have been charged to that same industrial wastewater customer
under the regular rates set forth in Section 7.60.020.
B. Industrial Wastewater Charge, Wastewater Service Charges and Strong Waste Surcharge
for Industrial Wastewater Customers.
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(1) Industrial Wastewater Charge. Industrial wastewater customers shall be charged the
following amounts per hundred cubic feet (ccf) of flow discharged into the industrial wastewater
sewer line.
Effective Date
Industrial Wastewater Rate
January 1, 2018
$7.77 per ccf
January 11, 2019
$7.84 per ccf
January 1, 2020
$7.92 per ccf
January 1, 2021
$8.00 per ccf
January 1, 2022
$8.08 per ccf
(2) Wastewater Service Charges for Industrial Wastewater Customers. Industrial wastewater
customers shall be charged 60% of the regular ready -to -serve and volume charges set forth in
Section 7.60.020.
(3) Strong Waste Surcharges for Industrial Wastewater Customers. Industrial wastewater
customers shall be charged the regular strong waste surcharges set forth in Section
7.60.020(B), provided that the BOD surcharge for an industrial wastewater customer shall be
calculated based on the adjusted BOD concentration, which means the measured BOD
concentration multiplied by the BOD adjustment percentage.
C. If a given property discharges into both the industrial wastewater line and the regular sewer
system, the regular rates set forth in 7.60.020 apply to the effluent discharged into the regular
sewer system. If a given property discharges wastewater to the industrial wastewater line that
is harmful to the UASB treatment process or wastewater that is not amenable to the UASB
treatment process as determined by the Wastewater Division manager, thereby requiring that
the wastewater bypass the UASB treatment process, the regular rates set forth in 7.60.020
apply to the wastewater.
Section 3.
follows:
Section 7.60.035 of the Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
7.60.035 Septage and exceptional wastewater disposal charges.
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A. Septage Wastewater Disposal Charge. For septage wastewater disposed pursuant to
Chapter 7.63, the following charge shall apply:
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January 8, 2017
Charges
Effective
January 11,
2019
Charges
Effective
January 1,
2020
Charges
Effective
January 1,
2021
Charges
Effective
January 1,
2022
$041159/gallon
$0.4593
$0.4731
$0.4872
$0.5019
B. Exceptional Wastewater Disposal Charge. For exceptional wastewater disposed pursuant
to Chapter 7.63, the charge shall be calculated by reference to the following formula:
Exceptional Wastewater Charge = (Treatment Costs) + (Receiving Costs) + (Testing Costs)
(1) Treatment Costs. Treatment costs shall be determined by reference to the
following formula:
Treatment Costs = [(UBOD/Tss) x (Ww) x (V/1,337) x (CB0D/Tss)] + [(Uv) x (V)] where:
V = Volume discharged (in one hundred cubic feet);
CBOD/Tss = Concentration of BOD or TSS (in parts per million); and the remaining values are as
follows:
Abbreviation
Meaning
e
.i
7 ,
7
Value
Effective
January 11,
2019
Value
Effective
January 1,
2020
Value
Effective
January 1,
2021
Value
Effective
January 1,
2022
UBOD/TSS
Unit cost
per
pound of
BOD or
TSS
$0.5306
(BOD)
$0.5272
(TSS)
$0.5465
(BOD)
$0.5430
(TSS)
$0.5629
(BOD)
$0.5593
(TSS)
$0.5798
(BOD)
$0.5761
(TSS)
$0.5972
(BOD)
$0.5934
(TSS)
Ww
Weight of
one
gallon of
water
8.34
pounds
8.34 pounds
8.34
pounds
8.34
pounds
8.34
pounds
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(2) Receiving Costs. Receiving costs shall be calculated by the wastewater
manager and based on actual or estimated staff time, materials, and related costs
incurred in connection with receiving the particular waste at issue.
(3) Testing Cost. The costs of any testing are set forth iOYMC7.60105.The
wastewater manager shall have final authority over what tests shall be required for
any discharge.
C. The amount of the disposafee, at the rate specified in subsection A or B of this section,
shall be based upon the actual quantity measured and discharged. Measurement shall be
through methods and instruments as determined by the city.
Section 4. Section 7.60.105 of the Yakima Municipal code is hereby amended to read as
7.60.105 Rates, charges and fees for pretreatment program.
A. It is the purpose of this section to provideforUlepaymertofrateo.ohangeoandfeeofor
certain discharges to the wastewater oyeham, to compensate the city for the cost of
administration of the pretreatment program established in Chapter 7.65. Connection charges for
dischargers subject to Chapter 7.65 are as set forth in Chapter 7.68 of this code.
B. Rates, Charges and Fees to Be Published. The wastewater manager shall maintain a
schedule of current rates, charges and fees, shall post such schedule oonopiououo|y, and shall
make copies available to interested persons. Upon requeot, the wastewater manager shall
prepare an estimate of annual fees for a significant industrial user.
- - -
�- '*-
January 8/
Value
Effective
January 11.
Value
Effective
January 1,
Value
Effective
January 1,
Value
Effective
January 1,
Abbreviation
Meaning
201f
2019
2020
2021
2022
Uv
Unit cost
per one
hundred
cubic feet
of volume
�e 44-4
$0.4279
$O 4407
$0.4538
$0.4675
(2) Receiving Costs. Receiving costs shall be calculated by the wastewater
manager and based on actual or estimated staff time, materials, and related costs
incurred in connection with receiving the particular waste at issue.
(3) Testing Cost. The costs of any testing are set forth iOYMC7.60105.The
wastewater manager shall have final authority over what tests shall be required for
any discharge.
C. The amount of the disposafee, at the rate specified in subsection A or B of this section,
shall be based upon the actual quantity measured and discharged. Measurement shall be
through methods and instruments as determined by the city.
Section 4. Section 7.60.105 of the Yakima Municipal code is hereby amended to read as
7.60.105 Rates, charges and fees for pretreatment program.
A. It is the purpose of this section to provideforUlepaymertofrateo.ohangeoandfeeofor
certain discharges to the wastewater oyeham, to compensate the city for the cost of
administration of the pretreatment program established in Chapter 7.65. Connection charges for
dischargers subject to Chapter 7.65 are as set forth in Chapter 7.68 of this code.
B. Rates, Charges and Fees to Be Published. The wastewater manager shall maintain a
schedule of current rates, charges and fees, shall post such schedule oonopiououo|y, and shall
make copies available to interested persons. Upon requeot, the wastewater manager shall
prepare an estimate of annual fees for a significant industrial user.
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C. Significant Industrial Users (SIUs). Commencing on the effective date of the ordinance
codified in this section, SIU permit fee amounts shall be set at ninety percent of that amount
identified in the industrial facility categories of WAC 173-224-040. The permit fee shall cover the
costs of administering the SIU wastewater discharge permit program including inspections,
technical assistance, education, and compliance administration. Costs associated with any
sampling and testing shall be in addition to the permit fee. This annual fee is based on the
state's fiscal year (July 1st—June 30th).
D. Monthly Base Fee for Minor Industrial Users (MIUs). Commencing on the effective date of
the ordinance codified in this section and until amended pursuant to subsection F of this section,
minor industrial users (as defined in Chapter 7.65) shall pay a monthly base fee for pretreatment
service, as shown in the following table.
The daily rate for MIUs shall be the monthly rate divided by 30.417.
Significant industrial users shall not be subject to the base fee for minor industrial users.
E. Charges and Fees for Related Services. Commencing on the effective date of the
ordinance codified in this section and until amended pursuant to subsection F of this section,
significant industrial users shall pay the sampling and laboratory testing charges and fees
provided below for those specific services described or listed below. All customers shall also be
subject to the sampling, laboratory testing, and flat rate charges and fees provided below, in
addition to any base rate provided for in subsection D of this section, but only for those services
requested by the customer or provided as part of a required compliance inspection.
(1) Sampling Charge. The sampling charge includes sampler set-up, pick-up,
and statistical analysis, as well as billing program charges from the customer
January 1,
Charge
Effective
January 11,
2019
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2020
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2021
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2022
MIU base fee
r_r
$150.24
$156.76
$163.53
$170.56
The daily rate for MIUs shall be the monthly rate divided by 30.417.
Significant industrial users shall not be subject to the base fee for minor industrial users.
E. Charges and Fees for Related Services. Commencing on the effective date of the
ordinance codified in this section and until amended pursuant to subsection F of this section,
significant industrial users shall pay the sampling and laboratory testing charges and fees
provided below for those specific services described or listed below. All customers shall also be
subject to the sampling, laboratory testing, and flat rate charges and fees provided below, in
addition to any base rate provided for in subsection D of this section, but only for those services
requested by the customer or provided as part of a required compliance inspection.
(1) Sampling Charge. The sampling charge includes sampler set-up, pick-up,
and statistical analysis, as well as billing program charges from the customer
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service manager. The sampling fee is based on the length of the sampling period,
pursuant to the following schedule:
Sampling
Period
- - .1. -
Effetive
January 8,
2017
Charge
Effective
January 11,
2019
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2020
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2021
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2022
First day
1, 4 -
$25O47
$25T98
$26572
$2 73 69
Each
subsequent day
in the same
sampling period
$9992
$1O292
$106 01
$1O919
$11246
(2) Laboratory Testing Fees. A laboratory testing fee is assessed for each type of
test conducted on each sample. Fees are assessed pursuant to the following
schedule:
Test
- -
- . " -
. .•- . . -
8, 2017
Charge
Effective
January 11,
2019
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2020
Charge
Effective
January 1 ,
2021
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2022
BOD-
Biochemical
Oxygen
Demand
$52.71
$54.29
$55.92
$57.60
$59.33
TSS -Total
Suspended
Solids
•!--
$54.29
$55.92
$57.69
$59.33
pH
$26.35
$27.14
$27.95
$28.79
229.86
BOD Soluble
•
$81.43
$83.87
$88.39
$88.98
COD
$52.71
$54.29
$55.92
$57.60
$59.33
COD Soluble
•:: ! - 0
$81.43
$83.87
$88.39
$88.98
TDS
$52.71
$54.29
$55.92
$57.60
$59.33
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Test
- - . t -
- - ' -
- - - - - -
; 0
Charge
Effective
January 11,
2019
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2020
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2021
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2022
Alkalinity
(Carbonate)
$26.35
$2 7.14
$2 7.95
$28. 79
$29.66
Ammonia (Ion
Selective
Probe)
$26.35
$2 7.14
$2 7.95
$28. 79
$29.66
Chlorine
Residual
(Colorimetric)
$26.35
$2 7.14
$2 7.95
$28. 79
$29.66
Dissolved
Oxygen
(Azide)
Dissolved
Oxygen
(Membrane)
$26.35
$27.14
$27.95
$28.79
$29.66
Fecal Coliform
:: !
$81.43
$83.87
$86.39
$88.98
FOG -Fats,
Oils and
Grease
:: tk - ,
$108.58
$111.84
$115.20
$118.65
MPN
$527.08.
$542.89
$559.18
$575.95
$593.23
Nitrate
$52.71
$54.29
$55.92
$5 7.60
$59.33
Nitrite
$52,71
$54.29
$55.92
$57.60
$59.33
Organic/Volatil
e Acids
$26.35
$27.14
$27.95
$28. 79
$29.66
Total Volatile
Solids
$52.71
$54.29
$55.92
$5 7.60
$59.33
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Test
- ' - e .
-cthww
- . • ..r
; ,2!
Charge
Effective
January 11,
2018
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2020
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2021
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2022
BNA (b)
Semivolatiles
Outside
Market
Costs (a)
Outside
Market
Costs (a)
Outside
Market
Costs (a)
Outside
Market
Costs (a)
Outside
Market
Costs (a)
TPH (b)
Outside
Market
Costs(a)
Outside
Market
Costs(a)
Outside
Market
Costs(a)
Outside
Market
Costs(a)
Outside
Market
Costs(a)
Metals
$402.12
$414.18
$426.61
$438.41
$452.59
Metals
Graphite
Furnace
::S:2.!7
3578.86
$507.25
$815.17
$633.63
Pesticides/PC
Bs
Outside
Market
Costs (a)
Outside
Market
Costs (a)
Outside
Market
Costs (a)
Outside
Market
Costs (a)
Outside
Market
Costs (a)
BTEX (b)
Outside
Market
Costs (a)
Outside
Market
Costs(a)
Outside
Market
Costs(a)
Outside
Market
Costs(a)
Outside
Market
Costs(a)
Notes:
(a) This testing is conducted by an outside laThe actual fee will be based on the
actual cost of the test performed, plus any related costs and taxes incurred.
(b) Glossary:
BNA: Base Neutral Acids (Semivolatile Organic Compounds).
BTEX: Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylene (Highly Volatile Hydrocarbons).
TPH: Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (includes oils, gasoline, diesel, and other fuels).
(3) Other related service fees are assessed on each of certain transactions or
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Transaction or
Service
_ - . t -
- - ' -
January 8,
42019
Charge
Effective
January 11,
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2020
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2021
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2022
Discharge
authorization (a)
LS
$550.19
$567.00
$584.01
$601.53
$619.58
Compliance
inspection
HR
$115.15
$149.50
$153.99
$158.61
$163.37
Dye testing
HR
:: 4-
$149.50
$153.99
$158.61
$163.37
Smoke testing
HR
:., 4- -
$149.50
$153.99
$158.61
$163.37
TVing (location)
HR
:: et ze
$214.86
$221.31
$227.95
$234.79
TV new
construction (we
do)
LF
TV new
construction (they
do)
LF
Notes:
(a) Includes only the first 50,000 gallons of flow. See Chapter
F. Amendment of Base Rates, Charges and Fees.
(1) The base rate or rates ("rates" for purposes of this subsection) set forth in
subsection D of this section may be amended from time to time by ordinance of the
city council. Any such amendment shall be based upon changes in the city's cost
of providing wastewater pretreatment service as reflected in the city's annual
budget.
(2) The charges and fees set forth in subsection E of this section may be
amended from time to time by ordinance of the city council upon recommendation
of the wastewater manager. Such amendments shall be based on changes in the
costs of providing sampling, laboratory and miscellaneous wastewater
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pretreatment services. In determining whether there has been a change in the
costs of providing service, the city council may consider the city's expenses
associated with obtaining services from private laboratories and other third
persons, and the city's own administrative and other costs.
G. Money to Be Credited to Wastewater Operating Fund. All moneys collected pursuant to this
section shall be paid into and credited to the wastewater operating fund as provided in Chapter
3.101.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance
should be held to be unconstitutional, unlawful or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction,
such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other
section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its
passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 4th day of December, 2018.
ATTEST: Kathy Coffey, Mayor
Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
Publication Date: Effective Date:
AN ORDINANCE
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ORDINANCE NO. 2018 -
relating to utility charges, amending Chapter 7.60 YMC to provide updated
retail wastewater and strong waste charges, industrial wastewater charges,
sampling and service fees, septic and exceptional waste charges, and
pretreatment fees.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima (City) is authorized by Title 35 RCW to acquire, construct,
own operate, and provide financing for waterworks and systems of sewerage, and to establish
rates, fees, and charges therefore; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to revise Chapter 7.60 of the Yakima Municipal Code to update
the definitions and revise charges and fees for services provided by the City of Yakima; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima finds that it is in the best interest of the
residents and the City to revise the charges and fees and amend the Yakima Municipal Code;
now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Section 7.60.020 of the Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
7.60.020 Retail wastewater service charge and strong waste surcharge.
A. Wastewater Service Charge. There shall be charged to and collected from all premises
within the city served by the city wastewater system a wastewater service charge composed of
a monthly ready -to -serve charge and a volume charge based on either the quantity of water
supplied to the premises or, if metered, the quantity of wastewater discharged into the
wastewater sewer system. In addition, a strong waste surcharge shall be charged to and
collected from all premises served by the City wastewater system that discharge wastewater
exceeding the domestic strength thresholds set forth in Section 7.60.020(B) below; provided,
that in no event shall the total wastewater service charge be less than the minimum charge
indicated below:
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Minimum
charge effective
January 1, 2019
Minimum charge
effective
January 11, 2020
Minimum
charge effective
January 1, 2021
Minimum
charge effective
January 1, 2022
$22.53/month
$23.20/month
$23.90/month
$24.62/month
$0.7407/day
$0.7627/day
$0.7857/day
$0.8094/day
(1) Wastewater Service Charge -Schedules for Inside -City Customers. The wastewater service
charge for premises inside the city shall be calculated and charged according to the following
schedules:
(a) Ready -to -Serve Charges. For all customers other than multiple -unit
residential customers:
Charges effective
January 11, 2019
Charges effective
January 1, 2020
Charges effective
January 1, 2021
Charges effective
January 1, 2022
Water
Meter
Size
(Inches)
Monthly
Charge
Bimonthly
Charge
Monthly
Charge
Bimonthly
Charge
Monthly
Charge
Bimonthly
Charge
Monthly
Charge
Bimonthly
Charge
3/4
$22.53
$45.06
$23.20
$46.40
$23.90
$47.80
$24.62
$49.23
1
$27.59
$55.19
$28.41
$56.82
$29.27
$58.54
$30.15
$60.30
1-1/2
$34.53
$69.06
$35.57
$71.14
$36.64
$73.28
$37.74
$75.48
2
$53.29
$106.58
$54.89
$109.78
$56.54
$113.08
$58.24
$116.48
3
$191.36
$382.72
$197.10
$394.20
$203.01
$406.02
$209.10
$418.20
4
$242.57
$458.14
$249.85
$499.70
$257.35
$514.70
$265.07
$530.14
6
$362.06
$724.12
$372.92
$745.84
$384.11
$768.22
$395.63
$791.26
8
$498.29
$996.58
$513.24
$1,026.48
$528.63
$1,057.26
$544.49
$1,088.98
10
$992.74
$1,985.48
$1,022.52
$2,045.04
$1,053.20
$2,106.40
$1,084.80
$2,169.60
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For multiple -unit residential customers, the monthly ready -to -serve charge
shall be based on the number of accounts and the number of dwelling units,
according to the following table:
Ready -to -serve
Ready -to-
Ready -to-
Ready -to -
charges
serve charges
serve charges
serve charges
effective
effective
effective
effective
January 11,
2019
January 1,
2020
January 1,
2021
January 1,
2022
$13.53/account
$13.93/account
$14.35/account
$14.78/account
+ $9.00/unit
+ $9.27/unit
+ $9.55/unit
+$9.84/unit
Daily rates shall be calculated by dividing the monthly charge by 30.417.
Bimonthly charges shall be calculated by multiplying the monthly charge by 2.
(b) Volume Charge. For all customers inside the city, the volume charge
shall be determined by number of hundred cubic feet (ccf) of water consumed
or, if metered, the number of ccf of sewage discharged, multiplied by the
following rates:
Volume charge
effective
January 11,
2019
Volume charge
effective
January 1,
2020
Volume charge
effective
January 1,
2021
Volume charge
effective
January 1,
2022
$3.29
$3.39
$3.49
$3.59
(c) Minimum Charge. In no event shall the total wastewater service charge
be less than the ready -to -serve charge for a 3/4" meter, except that customers
beginning or ending wastewater service shall have the ready -to -serve charge
pro -rated to their number of days of service during the billing period.
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(2) Wastewater Service Charge for Outside -City Customers. Minimum, ready -to -serve, and
volume charges to premises located outside the City shall be 1.50 times the inside -City rates set
forth in Section 7.60.020 (A)(1).
B. Strong Waste Surcharge. For customers discharging wastewater which contains more than
three hundred parts per million (ppm) of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and/or total
suspended solids and (TSS) and/or one hundred parts per million of fats, oils, greases (FOG),
there shall be a surcharge, in addition to the ready -to -serve charge and the volume charge,
which shall be calculated utilizing the national average values of BOD and TSS concentrations
typical to each classification under the Standard Industrial Code or by actual concentrations
verified by the city. If the customer chooses, at its expense, to install a sampling station, the
strong waste charge shall be calculated based upon actual concentrations. Any testing done by
the city may be charged at the rates set forth in YMC 7.60.105. The following formula shall be
utilized to calculate the strong waste surcharge:
Monthly surcharge for BOD or TSS or FOG = (unit cost per pound of BOD or TSS or FOG)
times (8.34, which is the weight of one gallon of water) times (customer's monthly volume in one
hundred cubic feet divided by one thousand three hundred thirty-seven) times (customer's
concentration of BOD or TSS or FOG in parts per million according to [the national average
values] or [verified concentrations], minus the domestic strength threshold in parts per million,
but not less than zero). The separate monthly surcharges for BOD, TSS, and FOG shall be
summed together to create the strong waste surcharge.
In the foregoing formula, the applicable values are as follows:
Unit Cost per Pound
Domestic
Strength
Threshold
Effective
January 11,
2019
Effective
January
1, 2020
Effective
January 1,
2021
Effective
January 1,
2022
BOD
300 ppm
$0.6148
$0.6296
$0.6424
$0.6552
TSS
300 ppm
$0.5700
$0.5837
$0.5956
$0.6075
FOG
100 ppm
$0.3948
$0.4061
$0.4178
$0.4292
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Hypothetical example: In a given month, a customer discharges 50 ccf of wastewater measured
with BOD of 400 ppm, TSS of 350 ppm, and FOG of 80 ppm. This customer is not charged a
FOG surcharge because the customer's measured FOG is below the domestic threshold.
Assume a unit cost per pound of $0.5680 for BOD and $0.5266 for TSS. The strong waste
surcharge for the given month is calculated as follows:
BOD surcharge: $0.5680/pound x 8.34 x (50 ccf _ 1,337) x (400 ppm - 300 ppm) =
$17.72
TSS surcharge: $0.5266/pound x 8.34 x (50 ccf _ 1,337) x (350 ppm - 300 ppm) = $8.21
Total strong waste surcharge: $17.72 + $8.21 = $25.93
Section 2. Section 7.60.025 of the Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
7.60.025 Charges to industrial wastewater customers.
A. In lieu of the regular rates set forth in Section 7.60.020, industrial wastewater customers
shall be charged the industrial wastewater charge, wastewater service charge and strong waste
surcharge set forth in the following Section 7.60.025(B), except that the total charged to a given
industrial wastewater customer in a given year pursuant to the Section 7.60.025(B) shall not
exceed the amount that would have been charged to that same industrial wastewater customer
under the regular rates set forth in Section 7.60.020.
B. Industrial Wastewater Charge, Wastewater Service Charges and Strong Waste Surcharge
for Industrial Wastewater Customers.
(1) Industrial Wastewater Charge. Industrial wastewater customers shall be charged the
following amounts per hundred cubic feet (ccf) of flow discharged into the industrial wastewater
sewer line.
Effective Date
Industrial Wastewater Rate
January 11, 2019
$7.84 per ccf
January 1, 2020
$7.92 per ccf
January 1, 2021
$8.00 per ccf
January 1, 2022
$8.08 per ccf
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(2) Wastewater Service Charges for Industrial Wastewater Customers. Industrial wastewater
customers shall be charged 60% of the regular ready -to -serve and volume charges set forth in
Section 7.60.020.
(3) Strong Waste Surcharges for Industrial Wastewater Customers. Industrial wastewater
customers shall be charged the regular strong waste surcharges set forth in Section
7.60.020(B), provided that the BOD surcharge for an industrial wastewater customer shall be
calculated based on the adjusted BOD concentration, which means the measured BOD
concentration multiplied by the BOD adjustment percentage.
C. If a given property discharges into both the industrial wastewater line and the regular sewer
system, the regular rates set forth in 7.60.020 apply to the effluent discharged into the regular
sewer system. If a given property discharges wastewater to the industrial wastewater line that
is harmful to the UASB treatment process or wastewater that is not amenable to the UASB
treatment process as determined by the Wastewater Division manager, thereby requiring that
the wastewater bypass the UASB treatment process, the regular rates set forth in 7.60.020
apply to the wastewater.
Section 3. Section 7.60.035 of the Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
7.60.035 Septage and exceptional wastewater disposal charges.
A. Septage Wastewater Disposal Charge. For septage wastewater disposed pursuant to
Chapter 7.63, the following charge shall apply:
Charges
Effective
January 11, 2019
Charges
Effective
January 1, 2020
Charges
Effective
January 1, 2021
Charges
Effective
January 1, 2022
$0.4593
$0.4731
$0.4872
$0.5019
B. Exceptional Wastewater Disposal Charge. For exceptional wastewater disposed pursuant
to Chapter 7.63, the charge shall be calculated by reference to the following formula:
Exceptional Wastewater Charge = (Treatment Costs) + (Receiving Costs) + (Testing Costs)
(1) Treatment Costs. Treatment costs shall be determined by reference to the
following formula:
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Treatment Costs = [(UBOD/Tss) x (Ww) x (V/1,337) x (CBOD/Tss)] + [(Uv) x (V)] where:
V = Volume discharged (in one hundred cubic feet);
CBOD/Tss = Concentration of BOD or TSS (in parts per million); and the remaining values are as
follows:
Abbreviation
Meaning
Value
Effective
January 11,
2019
Value
Effective
January 1,
2020
Value
Effective
January 1,
2021
Value
Effective
January 1,
2022
UBOD/TS s
Unit cost
per
pound of
BOD or
TSS
$0.5465
(BOD)
$0.5430
(TSS)
$0.5629
(BOD)
$0.5593
(TSS)
$0.5798
(BOD)
$0.5761
(TSS)
$0.5972
(BOD)
$0.5934
(TSS)
Ww
Weight of
one
gallon of
water
8.34 pounds
8.34
pounds
8.34
pounds
8.34
pounds
Uv
Unit cost
per one
hundred
cubic feet
of volume
$0.4279
$0.4407
$0.4539
$0.4675
(2) Receiving Costs. Receiving costs shall be calculated by the wastewater
manager and based on actual or estimated staff time, materials, and related costs
incurred in connection with receiving the particular waste at issue.
(3) Testing Cost. The costs of any testing are set forth in YMC 7.63. 135. The
wastewater manager shall have final authority over what tests shall be required for
any discharge.
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C. The amount of the disposal fee, at the rate specified in subsection A or B of this section,
shall be based upon the actual quantity measured and discharged. Measurement shall be
through methods and instruments as determined by the city.
Section 4. Section 7.60.105 of the Yakima Municipal code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
7.60.105 Rates, charges and fees for pretreatment program.
A. It is the purpose of this section to provide for the payment of rates, charges and fees for
certain discharges to the wastewater system, to compensate the city for the cost of
administration of the pretreatment program established in Chapter 7.65. Connection charges for
dischargers subject to Chapter 7.65 are as set forth in Chapter 7.63 of this code.
B. Rates, Charges and Fees to Be Published. The wastewater manager shall maintain a
schedule of current rates, charges and fees, shall post such schedule conspicuously, and shall
make copies available to interested persons. Upon request, the wastewater manager shall
prepare an estimate of annual fees for a significant industrial user.
C. Significant Industrial Users (SIUs). Commencing on the effective date of the ordinance
codified in this section, SIU permit fee amounts shall be set at ninety percent of that amount
identified in the industrial facility categories of WAC 173-224-040. The permit fee shall cover the
costs of administering the SIU wastewater discharge permit program including inspections,
technical assistance, education, and compliance administration. Costs associated with any
sampling and testing shall be in addition to the permit fee. This annual fee is based on the
state's fiscal year (July 1st—June 30th).
D. Monthly Base Fee for Minor Industrial Users (MIUs). Commencing on the effective date of
the ordinance codified in this section and until amended pursuant to subsection F of this section,
minor industrial users (as defined in Chapter 7.65) shall pay a monthly base fee for pretreatment
service, as shown in the following table.
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The daily rate for MI Us shall be the monthly rate divided by 30.417.
Significant industrial users shall not be subject to the base fee for minor industrial users.
E. Charges and Fees for Related Services. Commencing on the effective date of the
ordinance codified in this section and until amended pursuant to subsection F of this section,
significant industrial users shall pay the sampling and laboratory testing charges and fees
provided below for those specific services described or listed below. All customers shall also be
subject to the sampling, laboratory testing, and flat rate charges and fees provided below, in
addition to any base rate provided for in subsection D of this section, but only for those services
requested by the customer or provided as part of a required compliance inspection.
(1) Sampling Charge. The sampling charge includes sampler set-up, pick-up,
and statistical analysis, as well as billing program charges from the customer
service manager. The sampling fee is based on the length of the sampling period,
pursuant to the following schedule:
Sampling
Period
Charge
Effective
January 11,
2019
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2020
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2021
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2022
MI base fee
$150.24
$156.76
$163.53
$170.56
The daily rate for MI Us shall be the monthly rate divided by 30.417.
Significant industrial users shall not be subject to the base fee for minor industrial users.
E. Charges and Fees for Related Services. Commencing on the effective date of the
ordinance codified in this section and until amended pursuant to subsection F of this section,
significant industrial users shall pay the sampling and laboratory testing charges and fees
provided below for those specific services described or listed below. All customers shall also be
subject to the sampling, laboratory testing, and flat rate charges and fees provided below, in
addition to any base rate provided for in subsection D of this section, but only for those services
requested by the customer or provided as part of a required compliance inspection.
(1) Sampling Charge. The sampling charge includes sampler set-up, pick-up,
and statistical analysis, as well as billing program charges from the customer
service manager. The sampling fee is based on the length of the sampling period,
pursuant to the following schedule:
Sampling
Period
Charge
Effective
January 11,
2019
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2020
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2021
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2022
First day
$250.47
$257.98
$265.72
$273.69
Each
subsequent day
in the same
sampling period
$102.92
$106.01
$109.19
$112.46
(2) Laboratory Testing Fees. A laboratory testing fee is assessed for each type of
test conducted on each sample. Fees are assessed pursuant to the following
schedule:
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Test
Charge
Effective
January 11,
2019
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2020
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2021
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2022
BOD-
Biochemical
Oxygen Demand
$54.29
$55.92
$57.60
$59.33
TSS -Total
Suspended
Solids
$54.29
$55.92
$57.60
$59.33
pH
$27.14
$27.95
$28.79
$29.66
BOD Soluble
$81.43
$83.87
$86.39
$88.98
COD
$54.29
$55.92
$57.60
$59.33
COD Soluble
$81.43
$83.87
$86.39
$88.98
TDS
$54.29
$55.92
$57.60
$59.33
Alkalinity
(Carbonate)
$27.14
$27.95
$28.79
$29.66
Ammonia (Ion
Selective Probe)
$27.14
$27.95
$28.79
$29.66
Chlorine
Residual
(Colorimetric)
$27.14
$27.95
$28.79
$29.66
Dissolved
Oxygen (Azide)
$27.14
$27.95
$28.79
$29.66
Dissolved
Oxygen
(Membrane)
$27.14
$27.95
$28.79
$29.66
Fecal Coliform
$81.43
$83.87
$86.39
$88.98
FOG -Fats, Oils
and Grease
$108.58
$111.84
$115.20
$118.65
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Test
Charge
Effective
January 11,
2019
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2020
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2021
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2022
MPN
$542.89
$559.18
$575.95
$593.23
Nitrate
$54.29
$55.92
$57.60
$59.33
Nitrite
$54.29
$55.92
$57.60
$59.33
Organic/Volatile
Acids
$27.14
$27.95
$28.79
$29.66
Total Volatile
Solids
$54.29
$55.92
$57.60
$59.33
BNA (b)
Semivolatiles
Outside
Market
Costs (a)
Outside
Market
Costs (a)
Outside
Market
Costs (a)
Outside
Market
Costs (a)
TPH (b)
Outside
Market
Costs(a)
Outside
Market
Costs(a)
Outside
Market
Costs(a)
Outside
Market
Costs(a)
Metals
$414.18
$426.61
$439.41
$452.59
Metals Graphite
Furnace
$579.86
$597.25
$615.17
$633.63
Pesticides/PCBs
Outside
Market
Costs (a)
Outside
Market
Costs (a)
Outside
Market
Costs (a)
Outside
Market
Costs (a)
BTEX (b)
Outside
Market
Costs(a)
Outside
Market
Costs(a)
Outside
Market
Costs(a)
Outside
Market
Costs(a)
Notes:
(a) This testing is conducted by an outside laboratory. The actual fee will be based on the
actual cost of the test performed, plus any related costs and taxes incurred.
(b) Glossary:
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BNA: Base Neutral Acids (Semivolatile Organic Compounds).
BTEX: Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylene (Highly Volatile Hydrocarbons).
TPH: Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (includes oils, gasoline, diesel, and other fuels).
(3) Other related service fees are assessed on each of certain transactions or
services, pursuant to the following schedule:
Transaction or
Service
Charge
Effective
January 11,
2019
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2020
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2021
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2022
Discharge
authorization (a)
LS
$567.00
$584.01
$601.53
$619.58
Compliance
inspection
HR
$149.50
$153.99
$158.61
$163.37
Dye testing
HR
$149.50
$153.99
$158.61
$163.37
Smoke testing
HR
$149.50
$153.99
$158.61
$163.37
TVing (location)
HR
$214.86
$221.31
$227.95
$234.79
TV new
construction (we
do)
LF
$2.28
$2.35
$2.42
$2.49
TV new
construction (they
do)
LF
$1.49
$1.53
$1.58
$1.63
Notes:
(a) Includes only the first 50,000 gallons of flow. See Chapter 7.65.
F. Amendment of Base Rates, Charges and Fees.
(1) The base rate or rates ("rates" for purposes of this subsection) set forth in
subsection D of this section may be amended from time to time by ordinance of the
city council. Any such amendment shall be based upon changes in the city's cost
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of providing wastewater pretreatment service as reflected in the city's annual
budget.
(2) The charges and fees set forth in subsection E of this section may be
amended from time to time by ordinance of the city council upon recommendation
of the wastewater manager. Such amendments shall be based on changes in the
costs of providing sampling, laboratory and miscellaneous wastewater
pretreatment services. In determining whether there has been a change in the
costs of providing service, the city council may consider the city's expenses
associated with obtaining services from private laboratories and other third
persons, and the city's own administrative and other costs.
G. Money to Be Credited to Wastewater Operating Fund. All moneys collected pursuant to this
section shall be paid into and credited to the wastewater operating fund as provided in Chapter
3.101.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance
should be held to be unconstitutional, unlawful or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction,
such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other
section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its
passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 4th day of December, 2018.
ATTEST: Kathy Coffey, Mayor
Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
Publication Date: Effective Date: