HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-065 6% Utility Tax Increase Implementation for 2012 - Wastewater Ready-to-Serve ChargesORDINANCE NO. 2011 -65
AN ORDINANCE revising wastewater ready -to -serve charges to incorporate the 6% Utility
Tax increase directed by City Council; and amending Sections 7.60.020
and 7.60.025 of the Yakima Municipal Code; and providing related
matters.
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, 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; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA
Section 1. Section 7.60.020 of the Municipal Code is 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 either the quantity of water supplied to
the premises or, if metered, the quantity of wastewater discharged into the wastewater sewer
system; provided, that in no event shall the total wastewater service charge be less than the
minimum charge indicated below:
Minimum
Minimum
Minimum
charge
charge
charge
effective
effective
effective
January 13,
January 1,
January 1,
2012
2013
2014
$18.99 /month
$19.79 /month
$20.62 /month
$0.6243/day
$0.6506 /day
$0.6779/day
(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:
Daily rates for meters larger than three - quarters inch shall be calculated by dividing the monthly
charge by thirty.
For multiple -unit residential customers, the monthly ready -to -serve charge shall be based on the
number of accounts plus the number of elling units, according to the following:
Ready -to -serve
Charges effective
January 13, 2012
Charges effective
January 1, 2013
Charges effective
January 1, 2014
Water Meter
Size (Inches)
Monthly
Charge
Bimonthly
Charge
Monthly
Charge
Bimonthly
Charge
Monthly
Charge
Bimonthly
Charge
3/4
$18.99
$37.98
$19.79
$39.58
$20.62
$41.24
1
$23.19
$46.38
$24.19
$48.38
$25.25
$50.50
1-1/2
$28.95
$57.90
$30.25
$60.50
$31.61
$63.22
2
$44.49
$88.98
$46.58
$93.16
$48.78
$97.56
3
$158.89
$317.78
$166.82
$333.64
$175.15
$350.30
4
$201.33
$402.66
$211.42
$422.84
$222.03
$444.06
6
$300.35
$600.70
$315.49
$630.98
$331.40
$662.80
8
$413.22
$826.44
$434.12
$868.24
$456.09
$912.18
10 1$822.95
1$1,645.90
$864.74 1$1,729.48
1$908.67
$1,817.34
Daily rates for meters larger than three - quarters inch shall be calculated by dividing the monthly
charge by thirty.
For multiple -unit residential customers, the monthly ready -to -serve charge shall be based on the
number of accounts plus the number of elling units, according to the following:
Ready -to -serve
Ready -to -serve
Ready -to -serve
charges effective
charges effective
charges effective
January 13, 2012
January 1, 2013
January 1, 2014
$11.53 /account
$11.95 /account
$12.38 /account
+ $7.46 /unit
+ $7.84 /unit
+ $8.24 /unit
(b) Volume Charge. For all customers, the volume charge shall be determined by the
following:
Volume charge
Volume charge
Volume charge
effective January 13,
effective January 1,
effective January 1,
2012
2013
2014
$2.72 per 100 cubic
$2.86 per 100 cubic
$3.01 per 100 cubic
feet of water
feet of water
feet of water
consumption or, if
consumption or, if
consumption or, if
metered, quantity
metered, quantity
metered, quantity
discharged
discharged
discharged
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 total suspended solids (TSS), 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 charge:
Monthly surcharge = (unit costs per pound of BOD or TSS) 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 TSS in parts per million per [the national average
values] or [verified concentrations] minus three hundred).
In the foregoinq formula, the applicable values are as follows:
(Ord. 2009 -49 § 6, 2009: Ord. 2007 -65 § 3, 2007: Ord. 2005 -23 § 1, 2005: Ord. 2003 -75 § 3,
2003).
Section 2. Section 7.60.025 of the Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
7.60.025 Nonowner (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
Effective
January
13, 2012
Effective
January 1,
2013
Effective
January 1,
2014
Unit cost per pound for BOD
$0.422
$0.464
$0.489
Unit cost per pound for TSS
$0.424
$0.466
$0.491
Unit cost per pound for FOG
1$0.276
1$0.276
1$0.276
Weight of one gallon of water
8.34 pounds
8.34 pounds
8.34 pounds
(Ord. 2009 -49 § 6, 2009: Ord. 2007 -65 § 3, 2007: Ord. 2005 -23 § 1, 2005: Ord. 2003 -75 § 3,
2003).
Section 2. Section 7.60.025 of the Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
7.60.025 Nonowner (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
Minimum
Minimum
charge
charge
charge
effective
effective
effective
January 13,
January 1,
January 1,
2012
2013
2014
$26.68 /month
$27.86 /month
$29.11
$0.8771 /day
$0.9159/day
$0.9570 /day
(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:
Daily rates for meters larger than three - quarters inch shall be calculated by dividing the monthly
charge by thirty.
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 charges
Charges effective
January 13, 2012
Charges effective
January 1, 2013
Charges effective
January 1, 2014
Water Meter
Size (Inches)
Monthly
Charge
Bimonthly
Charge
Monthly
Charge
Bimonthly
Charge
Monthly
Charge
Bimonthly
Charge
3/4
$26.68
$53.36
$27.86
$55.72
$29.11
$58.22
1
$32.95
$65.90
$34.46
$68.92
$36.04
$72.08
1-1/2
$41.54
$83.08
$43.48
$86.96
$45.52
$91.04
2
$64.77
$129.54
$67.89
$135.78
$71.18
$142.36
3
$235.72
$471.44
$247.57
$495.14
$260.02
$520.04
4
$299.13
$598.26
$314.21
$628.42
$330.06
$660.12
6
$447.09
$894.18
$469.71
$939.42
$493.49
$986.98
8
$615.72
$1,231.44
$646.95
$1,293.90
$679.76
$1,359.52
10
1$1,227.98 1$2,455.96
$1,290.43
1$2,580.86
$1,356.07 1$2,71
2.14
Daily rates for meters larger than three - quarters inch shall be calculated by dividing the monthly
charge by thirty.
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 charges
Ready -to -serve charges
Ready -to -serve charges
effective January 13, 2012
effective January 1, 2013
effective January 1, 2014
$15.53 /account
$16.14 /account
$16.79 /account
+ $11.15 /unit
+ $11.72 /unit
+ $12.32 unit
Daily rates for multiple -unit residential customers shall be calculated by dividing the monthly
charge by thirty.
(b) Volume Charge. For all customers, the volume charge shall be determined by
the following:
Volume charge
Volume charge
Volume charge
effective
effective
Effective
January 13,
January 1,
January 1,
2012
2013
2014
$4.14 per 100
$4.35 per 100
$4.57 per 100
cubic feet of
cubic feet of
cubic feet of
water
water
water
consumption or,
consumption
consumption
if metered,
or, if metered,
or, if metered,
quantity
quantity
quantity
discharged
discharged
discharged
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 total suspended solids (TSS), 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 (SW) charge:
Monthly surcharge = (unit costs per pound of BOD or TSS) 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 TSS 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:
(Ord. 2009 -49 § 7, 2009: Ord. 2007 -65 § 4, 2007: Ord. 2003 -75 § 4, 2003).
Section 3. Section 7.60.035 of the Municipal Code is 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
January 13, 2012
Effective
January 13,
2012
Effective
January 1,
2013
Effective
January 1,
2014
Unit cost per pound for BOD
$0.487
$0.535
$0.564
Unit cost per pound for TSS
$0.477
$0.524
$0.552
Unit cost per pound for FOG
$0.290
$0.290
$0.290
Weight of one gallon of water
18.34 pounds
8.34 pounds
8.34 pounds
(Ord. 2009 -49 § 7, 2009: Ord. 2007 -65 § 4, 2007: Ord. 2003 -75 § 4, 2003).
Section 3. Section 7.60.035 of the Municipal Code is 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
January 13, 2012
Charge effective
January 1, 2013
Charge effective
January 1, 2014
$0.399 /gallon
$0.420 /gallon
$0.435 /gallon
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 (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
14, 2008
UBOD/TSS
Unit cost per pound of BOD or TSS
$0.470 (BOD) $0.467 (TSS)
WW
Weight of one gallon of water
8.34 pounds
UV
Unit cost per one hundred cubic feet of volume
$0.368
(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 7.60.105. The
wastewater manager shall have final authority over what tests shall be required for any
discharge.
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. (Ord. 2007 -65 § 6, 2007: Ord.
2003 -75 § 6, 2003).
Section 4. Section 7.60.105 of the Municipal Code is 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 7.68 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 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. 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 base fee for pretreatment service.
The daily rate for MIUs shall be the monthly rate divided by thirty.
Significant industrial users shall not be subject to a base rate.
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:
Charge
BOD— Biochemical Oxygen Demand
Charge
TSS —Total Suspended Solids
Charge
Sampling Period
Effective
First day
Effective
Each subsequent day in the same
Effective
sampling period
January 13,
January 1,
January 1,
2012
2013
2014
MIU base
$102.32/
MIU base
$102.32/
MIU base
$102.32/
fee
month
fee
month
fee
month
Owner at 80%
$81.86/
Owner at 85%
$86:97/
Owner at 90%
$92.09/
(Inside City)
month
(Inside City)
month
(Inside City)
month
The daily rate for MIUs shall be the monthly rate divided by thirty.
Significant industrial users shall not be subject to a base rate.
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:
(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
Charge
BOD— Biochemical Oxygen Demand
Effective
TSS —Total Suspended Solids
November 2,
Sampling Period
2009
First day
$222.60
Each subsequent day in the same
$91.47
sampling period
(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
Charge Effective
November 2, 2009
BOD— Biochemical Oxygen Demand
$48.25
TSS —Total Suspended Solids
$48.25
pH
$24.12
BOD Soluble
$72.37
COD
$48.25
COD Soluble
$72.37
TDS
$48.25
Alkalinity (Carbonate)
$24.12
Ammonia (Ion Selective Probe)
$24.12
Chlorine Residual (Colorimetric)
$24.12
Dissolved Oxygen (Azide)
$24.12
Dissolved Oxygen (Membrane)
$24.12
Fecal Coliform
$72.37
FOG —Fats, Oils and Grease
$96.50
MPN
$482.50
Nitrate
$48.25
Nitrite
$48.25
Organic/Volatile Acids
$24.12
Total Volatile Solids
$48.25
BNA (b) Semivolatiles
Outside Market Costs
BTEX (b)
$294.48
Metals
$368.11
Metals Graphite Furnace
$515.35
Pesticides /PCBs
$809.83
BTEX (b)
Outside Market Costs
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:
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
November 2,
2009
Discharge authorization (a)
LS
$503.93
Compliance inspection
HR
$132.87
Dye testing
HR
$132.87
Smoke testing
HR
1$132.87
TVing (location)
HR
$190.96
TV new construction (we do)
LF
$2.02
TV new construction (they do)
LF
$1.33
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 of providing wastewater
pretreatment service as reflected in the city's annual budget. The base rates set forth in
subsection D of this section are to be billed at eighty (80 %) percent beginning in 2012, eighty -
five (85 %) percent beginning in 2013, and ninety (90 %) percent beginning in 2014 for customers
located within the city limits. Other customers will be billed at one hundred percent of base
rates. These percentages may be amended by ordinance of the city council.
(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. The charges and fees set forth in subsection E of this
section are to be billed at eighty (80 %) percent beginning in 2012, eighty -five (85 %) percent
beginning in 2013, and ninety (90 %) percent beginning in 2014 for customers located within the
city limits. Other customers will be billed at one hundred percent of the charges and fees set
forth in subsection E. These percentages may be amended by ordinance of the city council.
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. (Ord. 2009 -49 § 9, 2009: Ord. 2007 -65 § 14, 2007: Ord. 2003 -75 § 14, 2003).
Section 5. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) calendar days after its
passage, approval and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL at a regular meeting and signed and approved this 13th day
of December, 2011.
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Micah Cawley, May r
ATTEST:
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Deborah Klostcr,`City CI SEAL
Publication Date: December 16, 2 ,a„
Effective Date: January 15, 2012
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.
For Meeting of: December 13, 2011
ITEM TITLE: Ordinances enacting rate adjustments in the various utilities to
implement a 6% increase in the utility tax per Ordinance No. 2011 -59
approved December 6, 2011
SUBMITTED BY: Michael Morales, Assistant City Manager, 575 -6040
CONTACT Dave Brown, Water & Irrigation Manager, 575 -6204
PERSON /TELEPHONE: Nancy Fortier, Refuse and Recycling Manager, 576 -6421
Scott Schafer, Wastewater Division Manager, 249 -6815
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
A. Ordinance Adjusting Water Rates. On December 6, 2011 Council approved an increase in the Utility tax. The
utility tax is part of the water rate. An ordinance is attached that increases the water rate to include the additional
utility tax bringing the rate to 20 %. This increase of 6% is $440,000 per year. So this amount can be collected,
the ready to serve charge has been increased by $3.91 for the two month billing period, or $1.96 per month or
$23.46 per year.
B. Ordinance amending the Yakima Municipal Code, Chapter 4.16 relating to 2012 Refuse rates. The City
Council approval of a Utility tax increase from 9% to 15% for the Refuse Division will require a rate increase for
all refuse services. This increase of 6% will be approximately $306,500 annually. The attached ordinance
contains revisions to Section 4.16.140 of the Yakima Municipal Code and includes a 6% rate adjustment on
residential automate refuse service, bin service, extra refuse charges and yard waste collection.
C.Ordinance adjusting wastewater rates. City Council has directed staff to increase the Utility Tax by 6 %. This
equates to just over $970,000 per year to be contributed to the General Fund from Wastewater. This increase
has been incorporated into the Ready -to -Serve charge and will increase such charge by $3.45 per month or
$6.90 per billing period.
Resolution Ordinance X Other (specify)
Contract: Mail to:
Contract Term: Amount: Expiration Date:
Insurance Required? No
Funding
Source: Phone:
APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL: �'�'��i � City Manager
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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❑ Water rate ordinance -- clean version
❑ Water rate ordinance track change version
[11 Refuse rate revision clean version
❑ Refuse rate revision track change
❑ WW revision clean
1:1 WW revision Track changes
C] Ordinance 2011 -59
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