HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-017 Wastewater Rates, Fees, & Charges - ORDINANCE NO. 2001- 17
AN ORDINANCE relating to wastewater rates, fees, and charges; increasing various
wastewater rates, fees, and charges; amending Sections 7.60.020,
7.60.025, 7.60.035, 7.60.040, 7.60.105; and providing for related
matters.
WHEREAS, a Settlement and Wastewater Treatment Agreement has been entered into between the City of
Yakima, and Del Monte Corporation; and
WHEREAS, this Settlement Agreement requires the immediate construction of certain capital facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City has the need to finance these issues; and
WHEREAS, the City require additional revenue to meet all debt obligations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima (the "City") is authorized by RCW Title 35 to acquire, construct, own,
operate, and provide financing for waterworks and systems of sewerage, and to establish rates, fees, and charges
therefore; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that it is in the best interests of the citizens of the City that
ordinances related to such systems of sewerage, wastewater rates, fees, charges, and related matters be amended as
set forth in this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the rates, fees, and charges contained in this Ordinance are
fair, just, and reasonable;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Section 7.60.020 of the Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
7.60.020 Owner (inside city) retail wastewater service charge.
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 ready -to -serve charge and a volume charge
based on domestic water consumption; PROVIDED that in no event shall the total wastewater service charged be
less than the minimum charge indicated below:
Minimum charge effective Minimum charge effective
Jana 1 �r� 98 January 1, 1999
December 31, 1999 May 21, 2001
$ 7.78 $8.17 /month $ 8.17 $8.33 /month
(1) Wastewater Service Charge -- Schedules. The wastewater service charge shall be calculated and charged
according to the following schedules:
(a) Ready -to -Serve Charges. For all customers other than multiple -unit residential customers:
Water Charges effective Charges effective
January 1, 1998 Dcccmbcr 31, 1999
December 31, 1999 May 21, 2001
Meter Size (Inches)
Monthly char • e Bimonthl charge Monthly char • e Bimonthly char • e
3/4 $8 $8.17 $43-56 $16.34 $8.17 8.33 $16.34 16.66
1 9-88 10.38 4-946 20.76 10.38 10.58 20-76 21.16
1 -1/2 4-2-76 13.40 25.52 26.80 43.40 13.66 26-80 27.32
2 20.51. 21.57 44-08 43.14 21.57 21.99 43.14 43.98
3 77,80 81.70 4-5-5-60 163.40 84-. 7-0 83.30 , 463.40 166.60
4 99-04 104.00 198.08 208.00 404.00 106.04 208-00 212.08
6 448.60 156.05 297.20 312.10 156.05 159.10 342.10 318.20
8 205.08 215.36 440.1 -6 430.72 24 -5.36 219.58 430.72 439.16
10 44546 430.72 82042 861.44 430.72 439.16 864144 878.32
For multiple -unit residential customers, the monthly ready -to -serve charge shall be based on the number of
accounts plus the number of dwelling units, according to the following:
Ready -to -serve charge effective Ready -to -serve charge effective
r i i 998 Dcccmbcr 31, 1999
December 31, 1999 May 21, 2001
($4.85 $4.2.5 /account) + ($3-33 $3.92 /dwelling unit) ($4,2-5-$4.33/account) + ($3.92 $4.00 /dwelling unit)
(b) Volume Charge. For all customers, the volume charge shall be determined by the following.
Volume charge effective Volume charge effective
January 1, 1998 Dcccmbcr 31, 1999
December 31, 1999 May 21, 2001
$4-39 $1.46 per 100 cubic ft. of water consumption $4-46 $1.49 per 100 cubic ft. of water consumption
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B. Strong Waste Surcharge. For customers located inside the city discharging wastewater which contains more
than three hundred parts per million of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and/or suspended solids (SS), 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 SS 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 Any testing done by the city
may be charged at the rates set forth in section 7.60.105 of this title. The following formula shall be utilized to
calculate the strong waste charge:
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Monthly surcharge = (unit costs per pound of BOD or SS) times (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 SS in parts per million per the national average values or verified
concentrations minus three hundred)
In the foregoing formula, the applicable values are as follows:
Effective . Effective
Jan t 1998 December 31, 1999
December 31, 1999 Mav 21, 2001
Unit cost per pound for BOD $0.214 $0.225 $0.225 $0.230
Unit cost per pound for SS $0.140 $0.147 $0.147 $0.150
Weight of one gallon of water 8.34 pounds 8.34 pounds
Section 2. Section 7.60.025 of the Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
7.60.025 Non - owner (outside city) retail wastewater service charge.
A. Wastewater Service Charge. There shall be charged to and collected from all premises outside the city served
by the city wastewater system a wastewater service charge composed of a ready -to -serve charge and a volume charge
based on domestic water consumption; provided that in no event shall_the total wastewater service charge -be less than
the minimum charge indicated below:
Minimum charge effective Minimum charge effective
March 24, 1997 December 31, 1999
January 1, 1998 May 21. 2001
$15.70 /month $4-5T-70 $16.01 /month
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(1) Wastewater Service Charge -- Schedules. The wastewater service charge shall be calculated and charged
according to the following schedules: •
(a) Ready -to -Serve Charge. For all customers other than multiple -unit residential customers:
Water Charges effective Charges effective
January 1, 199• December 31, 1999
December 31, 1999 May 21, 2001
Meter Size (Inches) •
Monthly charge Bimonthly charge Monthly charge Bimonthly charge
3/4 . $ 15.31 . $15.70 $ 30.62 $ 31.40 $ -1340 $16.01 $ 3.149 $ 32.02
1 • 19.14 19.94 38.88 39.88 19.94 20.33 39.88 40.66
1 -1/2 25.11 25.75 50.22 51.50 25.75 26.26 3.1-39 52.52
2 40:42 41.45 80784 82.90 11.15 42.27 82790 84.54
3 433-19 157.00 . 306.20 314.00 157.00 160.10 314.00 320.20
4 494.99 199.86 389780 399.72 199.86 203.81 399.72 . 407.62
6 292.12 299,87 581.84 599.74 299.87 305.79' 599.74 611.58
8 103.57 413.85 807.14 .827.70 113.85 422.02 827.70 844.04
10 80714 827.70 1,614.28 1,655.40 827.70 844.05 1,754.52 1,688.10
For multiple -unit residential customers, the monthly ready -to -serve charge shall be based on the number of
accounts plus the number of dwelling units, according to the following:
Ready -to -serve charge effective Ready- to- serve.charge effective
° ry ' ' 998 • December 31, 1999
December 31, 1999 • May 21, 2001
($•796 $8.16 /account) + ($-33 $7.54 /dwelling unit) ($8: -1-6 $8.33 /account) + ($7.54 $7.68 /dwelling unit)
(b) Volume Charge. For all customers, the volume charge shall be determined by the following:
Volume charge effective Volume charge effective
Jai ua " °any - Dcecmbcr•1, 1999
December 31, 1999 May 21, 2001
$2773 $2.80 per 100 cubic ft. of water consumption $2789 $2.86 per 100 cubic ft. of water consumption
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B. Strong Waste Surcharge. For customers located outside the city discharging wastewater which contains more
than three hundred parts per million of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and/or suspended solids (SS), 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 SS 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 section .7.60.105 of this title. The following formula shall be utilized to
calculate the strong waste charge:
Monthly surcharge = (unit costs per pound of BOD or SS) times (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 SS in parts per million per the national average values or verified
concentrations minus three hundred)
In the foregoing formula, the applicable values are as follows:
Effective . Effective
J anuary ' ' 998 December 31,1999
December 31, 1999 May 21, 2001
Unit cost per pound for BOD $07481 $0.492 $0.492 $0.502
Unit cost per pound for SS $0.476 $0.483 $0483 $0.493
Weight of one gallon of water 8.34 pounds 8.34 pounds
Section 3. Section 7.60.035 of the 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:
Charge effective Charge effective
January 1, 1998 Deeember 31, 1999
December 31, 1999 May 21, 2001
$0465 $0.278/gal. $0778 0.284 / al. .
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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 = [ ( U BOD /SS) x (WW) x (V/1,337) x (CBOD /SS)] + [(UV) x (V))
where:
• V = Volume discharged (in one hundred cubic- feet);
CBOD /SS = Concentration of BOD or SS (in parts per million); and
the remaining values are as follows:
Value effective Value effective
Abbreviation Meaning January 1, 1998 December 31, 1999
• December 31, 1999 May 21, 2001
UBOD /SS Unit cost per pound of $0.48 -1- $0.492(BOD); $0.492 $0.502(BOD);
BOD or SS $0.476 $0.483(SS) $9:483 $0.493(SS)
WW Weight of one gallon of 8.34 pounds 8.34 pounds
water
UV Unit cost per one hundred $0.245 $0.257 $0.257 $0.250
cubic feet of volume
(2) Receiving Costs. Receiving costs shall be calculated by the wastewater superintendent 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 Section 7.65.105. The wastewater superintendent ,
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 subsections A or B of this section, shall be based
upon the actual quantity measured and discharged. Measurement shall be through methods and instruments as
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Section 4. Section 7.60.040 of the Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
7.60.040 Diverted flow charge for users of food processing wastewater system.
A. "Diverted flow" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.12.030.
B. The fee for this diverted flow shall be calculated by reference to the following formula:
Diverted Flow Charge = (Treatment Costs) + (Receiving Costs) + (Testing Costs)
(1) Treatment costs. Treatment costs shall be determined by reference to the following formula:
Treatment costs = [(UBOD /SS) x (WW) x (V/1,337) x (CBOD /SS)]. + [(UV) x (V)]
where:
V = Volume discharged (in one hundred cubic feet);
CBOD /SS = Concentration of BOD or SS (in parts per million); and
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Value effective Value effective
Abbreviation Meaning January 1, 1998 December 31, 1999
December 31, 1999 May. 21, 2001
UBOD /SS Unit cost per pound of $0-34 0.334(BOD); $0.3334 0.341(BOD);
BOD or SS $9:315 $0.331(SS) $0.331 $0.338(SS)
WW Weight of one gallon of 8.34 pounds 8.34 pounds
water
UV Unit cost per one hundred $0 -1-92 $0.202 $0.202 $0.206
cubic feet of volume
(2) Receiving Costs. Receiving costs shall be calculated by the wastewater superintendent 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 'forth 7.65.105. The wastewater superintendent
manager shall have final authority over what tests shall be required for any discharge.
C. Any fees due for diverted flow shall be in addition to annual charges established under Chapter 7.12. The
diverted flow charge provided in this chapter shall be payable as billed by the city.
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Section 5. Section 7.60.105 of the 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.
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B. Rates, Charges and Fees to be Published. The wastewatersupefint_nd_. * 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 superintendent_ manager shall prepare an estimate of annual rates,
charges and fees for a significant industrial user.
C. Base Rate for Minor Industrial Users. Commencing on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this
section and until amended pursuant to subsection E of this section, minor industrial users (as defined in Chapter 7.65)
shall pay a base rate for pretreatment service of $35-09 $35.70 /month.
Significant industrial users shall not be subject to ,a base rate.
D. Charges and Fees for Related Services. Commencing on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this
section and until amended pursuant to subsection•E below, 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, m
addition to any base rate provided for in subsection C, 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 super-intendent manager. The sampling charge is based on the
length of the sampling period, pursuant to the following schedule:
Sampling Period Charge effective Charge effective
January 1, 1998 December 31, 1999
December 31, 1999 MMy 21, 2001
First day $1 $191.96 $4-9-1,96 $195.80
Each subsequent day in the same $69.23 $72.69 $72,69 $74.14
sampling period.
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(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 Change effective Change effective
March 24, 1997 May 21, 2001
BOD- Biochemical Oxygen Demand $30.31 $30.92
TSS -Total Suspended Solids $30.31- $30.92
p $, $15.45
Alkalinity (Carbonate) $15.15 $15.45
Ammonia (Ion Selective Probe) $1 5 . $15.45
Chlorine Residual (Colorimetric) $15.15 $15.45
Dissolved Oxygen (Azide) $15.13 $15.45
Dissolved Oxygen (Membrane) $-I-57-13 $15.45
Fecal Coliform $45-46 $46.37
FOG -Fats. Oils & Grease $60.61- $61.82
MPN $30344 $309.11
Nitrate $30 734 $30.92
Nitrite $30.31 $30.92
Organic/Volatile Acids $-1 -5-4 -5 $15.45
Total Volatile Solids $303 -1- $30.92
BNA (Semivolatiles) $350.00(1) $357.00
BTEX $88777-6 $905.52
Metals $ $2,263.79
Pesticides/PCB's $1,109.70 $1,131.89
TPH 00(x-) $102.00(1)
Volatile Organics $8876 $905.52
Notes:
(1) Fee shown is an estimate. 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.
Glossary:
BTEX: Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Zylene- Highly volatile hydrocarbons.
BNA: Base Neutral Acids (Semivolatile Organic compounds).
TPH: Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (includes oils, gasoline, diesel, and other fuels).
(3) Flat Rate Fees. A flat rate fee is assessed on each of certain transactions or services, pursuant to
the following schedule:
Change Effective Change Effective
Transaction or Service March 21, 1997 May 21, 2001
Discharge Authorization (1) 230.00 $255.00
Compliance Inspection 50-00 $ 51.00
• Dye testing 39700 $ 51.00
Smoke testing , 50709 $ 51.00
TVing (per hour) 280.00 $285.60
Notes:
(1) Includes only the first 50,000 gallons of flow. See Chapter 7.65.
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E. Amendment of Base Rates, Charges and Fees.
1. The base rate or rates ( "rates" for purposes of this subsection) set forth in subsection C 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.
The base rates set forth in subsection C of this section are to be billed at 75% for customers located within the city
limits. Other customers will be billed at 100% of base rates. These percentages may be amended by ordinance of the
city council.
2. The charges and fees set forth in subsection D of this section may be amended from time to time by
ordinance of the city council upon recommendation of the wastewater superintendent 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. The charges and fees set forth in subsection D of this section are to be
billed at 75% for customers located within the city limits. Other customers will be billed at 100% of the charges and
fees set forth in subsection D. These percentages may be amended by ordinance of the city council.
F. Money to be Credited to Wastewater Operating Fund. All moneys collected pursuant to this part
shall be paid into and credited to the wastewater operating fund as provided in Chapter 3.101.
Section 6. Severability. If any section, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is declared
• unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect.
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Section 7. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect (30) calendar 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 day of April, 2001.
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City Clerk
Publication Date: 4-20 -2001
Effective Date: 5 -20 -2001
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 4- / 1D
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For Meeting Of 4/17/01
ITEM TITLE: Implementation of Del Monte Wastewater Agreement
SUBMITTED BY: Dick Zais, City Manager
Ray Paolella, City Attomey
Rita Anson, Finance Director
Douglas Mayo, Wastewater Manager
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Dick Zais / 575 -6040
REQUESTED ACTION:
To enable the City to fulfill its commitment to Ecology and Del Monte, staff presents for your consideration and
action:
A) Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the 2001 Wastewater Capital Budget (Fund 478) Providing
authorization for Expenditures to convert the treatment of Del Monte's wastewater from the sprayfield to the
treatment facility at an estimated cost of $1,420,000.
B) Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing an Interfund Loan, from Fund 551 - Equipment Rental Fund, at an
indexed interest rate currently Tess than 5.0 %, for Capital Expenditures for the Treatment Plant conversion.
C) Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code Enacting Increase in Wastewater Rates (2 %) to
cover Financing of the loan and future revenue bond issue for this project.
(continued)
Resolution 1 Ordinance 2 Other (Specify)
Contract Mail to (name and address): Phone
Funding Source Wastewater Retai tomers, Del Monte, Wholesale Customers (Fund 478 )
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: A) Read appropriation ordinance by title only at 4/17/01 Council meeting. Pass
appropriation ordinance following second reading at 5/1/01 meeting.
B) Adopt resolution authorizing an interfund loan.
C) Pass ordinance enacting a 2% wastewater rate increase.
BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: (A) . First reading of ordinance; second reading scheduled 5 -1 -01.
(B). Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -69
(C). Ordinance passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2001 -17
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SUMMARY EXPLANATION: On February 6, 2001, by resolution R- 2001 -26, City Council authorized,
approved, and ratified a Draft Statement of Intent Regarding proposed elements of a settlement with Del Monte
Corporation. Part one of this settlement speaks to Future Treatment of Del Monte Wastewater. Recent
discussions and negotiations between the City, Department of Ecology and Del Monte have lead to the
• conclusion that future Del Monte food processing wastewater should be treated by the City's Wastewater
Treatment Facility. The sprayfield shall be retired from its historic usage.
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A full scale pilot study, conducted last fall, has shown that considerable construction and rehabilitation to the .
treatment facility is required immediately to accommodate treatment of Del Monte fruit processing wastewater by
the 2001 season. Review of the future demands of growth within our Wastewater Service area show that most of
this same construction is needed for future growth without Del Monte. Due to the seasonality of Del Monte's
operation, the same construction can fulfill both requirements.
Also on February 6, 2001, by resolution R- 2001 -18, City Council authorized the engagement of CH2M -Hill for
professional services for this project. The design element of their contract is well under way.
The estimated project cost for the immediate work is $1,420,000. This cost will be shared by Del Monte, City
rate payers, and our wholesale customers (Terrace Heights and Union Gap). Per the above mentioned
settlement, Del Monte shall contribute $495,500 directly for these improvements, they also will contribute
$441,514 for an allocation of existing capacity. Their total contribution of $937,014 will be paid over a 20 year
time frame with annual payments of approximately $74,000. Our wholesale customers shall pay their allocation
of the improvements plus debt coverage with annual payments of approximately $17,600. The remaining debt
service and debt coverage shall be born by City retail rate payers. (Approximately $145,500 annually) Staff
proposes an "across- the - board" increase of 2% to all retail customer classes to finance the City's obligation.
Because of the cost involved in preparing a bond issue, we chose to utilize an interfund loan for short term
interim financing. After resolution of litigation, the City shall pursue a revenue bond for the long term financing of
this project.
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