HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-081 Domestic Water Rates & Fees ORDINANCE NO. 2004- 8 1
AN ORDINANCE establishing rates, charges, terms and conditions for domestic water
system service; amending portions of chapter 7.68 of the Yakima
Municipal Code; deleting section 7.68.255 and chapter 7.75 of the
Yakima Municipal Code; and providing for an effective date.
WHEREAS, RCW 35.92.010 authorizes cities to own and operate water utilities, and
to regulate and control the use, distribution, and price for water utility service; and
WHEREAS, Article IX, Section 1 of the City Charter of the City of Yakima authorizes
the City Council to provide by ordinance rules and regulations for the control, management
and operation of all public utilities owned and operated by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has established rates and charges for domestic water
service through the enactment of Yakima Municipal Code (YMC) chapters 7.68 and 7.75;
and
WHEREAS, the consulting firm of Financial Consulting Solutions Group, Inc. has
completed a "2004 Domestic Water Utility Rate Study Report" for the City of Yakima; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the rates, charges, terms and
conditions for domestic water utility service set forth in this ordinance are fair, just and
reasonable; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that adoption of this ordinance is in
the public interest; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Section 7.68.250 YMC is amended to read as follows:
7.68.250 Water services charges.
A. Commencing -From February 1, 2005 through December 31, 20054640- 7 -200-1-, the charge
for domestic water supplied within the City of Yakima shall consist of a ready -to -serve charge
and a charge for water consumed_ Ready to serve charges are as follows:
Ready -to -Serve One- Month Two -Month
Charges:
Charges -Meter size Period Charge per Two -
Month Period
3/4" and smaller $3.65 $6.00$3.65_
1" 4:24 10.676
1-1/2" 7,66 18.2312.80
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2" 14.17 27.3026.08
3" 4134.64 4148.4667:00
4" 54.57 78.691-07.00_
6" 85-95 154.271-99M
8" 1-56.55 305.4231410
10" 238.93 456.5747 00
12" 351.40 668.18700.00
- - •. - - - - - - •- - - - - •- - - =Charges for water consumed are as follows, expressed
in rates per UOC, where "UOC" means Unit of Consumption and equals 100 cubic feet of
water:
UOC Rate Per UOC
0-1-2 1.13
13-20 1.13
21-0--250 1.141 -00
254-500 0,75
Over 500250 0450.85
B. For calendar years 2006 and beyond, the charge for domestic water supplied within the
City of Yakima shall consist of a ready -to -serve charge and a charge for water consumed, as
follows:
Readv -to -Serve Charges per Two -Month Period
Meter size 2006 2007 2008 2009
Jan 1 Jan 1 Jan 1 Jan 1
and beyond
3/4" and smaller 8.25 9.00 9.35 9.70
1" 12.04 12.60 13.08 13.49
1-1/2" 20.57 21.58 22.35 22.96
2" 30.81 32.35 33.48 34.33
3" ( 54.69 57.49 59.46 60.86
4" 88.81 93.40 96.56 98.75
6" 174.10 183.17 189.32 193.48
8" 344.70 362.71 374.84 j 382.94
10" 515.29 542.25 560.36 572.41
12" 754.12 4 793.61 4 820.08 837.66
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Charge for Water Consumed per UOC
UOC 2006 2007 2008 2009
Jan 1 Jan 1 Jan 1 Jan 1
_ and beyond
0 -250 120 121 I 1.23 125
Over 250 1.00 1.07 i15 1 125
C. A one -month period is defined as water service from one day up to thirty one days. A two -
month period is defined as water service for thirty two days to two months. The"one -month
D. The minimum charge for domestic water for a one month period for all meter sizes except
3 /4 inch shall be one half the two -month Ready -to -Serve charge above plus the charge for
three (3) UOC at the 0 —250 UOC rate above. The 3 /4 inch meter size minimum charge for
domestic water for a one month • eriod shall be the 3 /4 inch two month Read -to -Serve char e
above plus the charge for three (3) UOC at the 0 —250 UOC rate above. The minimum
charge for domestic water for is two month period for all meter sizes shall be the two -month
Ready -to -Serve charge above plus the charge for six (6) UOC at the 0 —250 UOC rate
above.
E. All •• - •• - • = - • . - - • - " •• - - • harges for water supplied outside the city
shall be computed by multiplying the applicable rates set forth in paragraphs A through D of •
this section above -by one and one -half. - • e _ - , • - _ , • - • ' •_ - _ - _ - - ' -
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FO. Home Kidney Dialysis. A residential customer who undergoes kidney dialysis at his or
her home, or whose home is also the home of a different person who undergoes home
kidney dialysis, shall not be required to pay utility charges for domestic water service or
sewer service for the quantity of water that is necessary for the home dialysis. In order to be
excused from utility charges under this subsection, the residential customer must present to
the director of finance and budget or their designee written documentation annually from a
recognized kidney dialysis center certifying that the person requires dialysis and the quantity
of water needed for that person's dialysis.
Section 2. Section 7.68.251 YMC is amended to read as follows:
7.68.251 Bulk rate.
A. Commencing February 1, 2005JuIy BAT, the charge for water supplied through fire
hydrants, when the water is used by either the city or a private person for any use authorized
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by the water /irrigation division„ shall be the same as the highest UOC charge set forth in
YMC 7.68.25' - - - - _ •_ -- - _ •_ •- - =- --e = =.
charge shall be made for water supplied through fire hydrants when the water is used for fire
suppression or for maintenance and operation purposes by the city.
B. All water served through a fire hydrant shall comply with YMC 7.68.300. Daily meter
assembly use charge for temporary water service shall be four dollars ($4.00) for each day or
portion of. The minimum meter assembly use charge shall be four dollars ($4.00).
Section 3. Section 7.68.255 YMC, pertaining to certain minimum service
charges, is deleted in its entirety.
Section 4. Section 7.68.282 YMC is amended to read as follows:
7.68.282 Fire service charges.
The bi monthly charge for each active fire service shall be as follows:
A. Charges within the City of Yakima Gcommencing dull 004February 1, 2005:
Size of Feb. 1 — Dec. Outside 2007, 2008 2009
Service 31, 2005 City2006 Jan 11 Jan 1 Jan 1
Inside -City , Jan 1 and beyond
1 1/2" 65700 j 5750
2" 5.255,00 5.507 -50 5.75 6.00 6.00
3" 11 7.357.00 7.704.0:50 8.05 8.40 8.75
4" 11.5544:00 12.101 -6.50 12.6Ei 13.20 13.75
6" including 27.3026.00 28.6039.00 29.9Q 31.20 32.50
hydrant only _
8" 36.7535.00 j 38.505 2,50 40.2Ei 42.00 43.75
10" 63.0060 700 66.0090.00 69.0Q 72.00 75.00
12" 157.504-50,001 165.00225:90 172.50 180.00 187.50
B. Charges for fire services outside the city limits shall be computed by multiplying the
applicable rate above by one and one -half.
CB. The inside diameter of the pipe leading to a fire hydrant shall determine the service
charge. Any fire hydrant installed and maintained by the city outside of city limits will be billed
as a fire service, which charge shall be terminated at such time as the responsible
consumer's property is annexed to the city.
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Section 5. Section 7.68.300 YMC is amended to read as follows:
7.68.300 Temporary domestic water service.
A. Conditions of Use. Temporary domestic water service through an existing fire hydrant or
by means of other existing water lines will be furnished to a customer on the following
conditions:
1. Application for such service shall be made in person to the water/irrigation division.
2. Water furnished through the temporary service shall be measured by a meter
assembly, to be furnished by the city a ucE
• _ .... .. • _ _ - - _ - - - _ - _ - • - be- one - dollar.
3. When the meter assembly is installed by city employees, the customer shall pay to
the city the actual labor cost incurred by the city, based in the then applicable payroll
charges, including overhead, for actual hours of labor involved, all as determined by
the water /irrigation division of the city, with a minimum one -hour charge.
4. The customer shall pay the city the actual cost for equipment used in making such
installation, based on the then current city rental rates for the actual hours of
equipment usage, all a s determined by the water /irrigation division of the city, with a
minimum one -hour charge.
5. The customer shall pay for water furnished through a temporary service pursuant
to YMC Section 7.68.251.
6. The customer shall return the water meter assembly in the same state of repair as
when furnished to the customer by the city, or shall be responsible to the city for the
actual cost of any meter assembly repair, or the actual total cost of the meter
assembly in the event of its destruction or Toss.
7. The customer shall give notice to the Yakima fire department of the location of
hydrants to be used for temporary service, and the duration of such use.
B. Billing. Bimonthly billings will be rendered by the city to temporary water use customers,
for the applicable charges as specified in subsection A of this section and YMC Section
7.68.251, with payment due within the same time as other billings for city utility services;
provided, if the temporary service is furnished for a period of time less than the two -month
billing period, payment shall be due at the time such temporary service is discontinued and
the meter assembly returned to the city.
C. Customer to Sign Agreement. Prior to the installation of the meter assembly by which a
temporary water service will be furnished, the applicant for such service shall sign an
agreement to comply with the; provisions, terms and conditions of this section.
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D. The provisions of this section do not require or authorize temporary domestic water
service by or through any other than the water lines or fire hydrants existing at the time
application for such service is made; and neither this section nor any agreement signed
pursuant to it for temporary w service shall be construed to require the installation or
extension by the city of any water line or facility to furnish temporary water service, either
within or outside the corporate boundary of the city.
Section 6. Chapter 7.75 YMC, pertaining to connections to the domestic
water system in a certain geographic area, is hereby deleted in its entirety and is of
no further force or effect.
Section 7. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 8. 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 at a regular meeting and signed and approved this
14th day of December, 2004.
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Paul George, M.. or
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Publication Date: 12/17/04 (ordinance certification)
Effective Date: 1 -i6 -2005
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. " j b
For Meeting Of 12/14/2004
ITEM TITLE: 2005 Water Rate Adjustment
SUBMITTED BY: Dave Brown, Water /Irrigation Manager i
Rita Anson, Finance Director
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Dave Brown / 575 -6204
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The 2004 Domestic Water Utility Rate Study was completed in August
2004. Council held a study session on September 14, 2004 where they discussed these issues and
accepted comments from the public. Council requested that a public hearing be held to accept
additional public comments about the Domestic Water Utility Rate Study and proposed new rates
before legislation is prepared that would implement any adjustment in rates.
On November 9, 2004 Council held a Public Hearing to accept comments from the public about the
Domestic Water Utility Rate Study and proposed new rates. Council also discussed the Water Rate
Adjustment Policy Issue at the November 30, 2004 budget review session.
The proposed adjustments are:
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
12% 12% 3.5% 3.5% 3.5%
This proposal is estimated to increase revenues by approximately $530,000 in 2005, by $699,600 in
2006, by $229,000 in 2007, by $236,000 in 2008 and by $245,000 in 2009.
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Resolution _ Ordinance X Contract Other (Specify)
Funding Source All Water Customers
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APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
Cat Mana • er
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests City Council to enact the
accompanying ordinance.
BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: See attached from City's Capital Facilities
Committee
COUNCIL ACTION
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The principal consideration in establishing the water rates was to establish rates for customers
that generate sufficient revenues for the Utility and are reasonably commensurate with the cost
of providing water service. Other considerations in designing rates included ease of
implementation, impact on customer bills, and incentives for water conservation. This rate also
focused on developing a phase -in strategy to more closely align the fixed and variables
components of the rate structure with cost of service, and to continue the City's policy to
transition from a declining block rate structure to single uniform volume rate.
Rate Adiustment Summary:
Readiness -To- Service Charge - $!Bi- Monthly Billing Period [a]
Meter Size Existing I Proposed
2004 2005 1 2006 1 2007 1 2008 1 2009
3/4" $3.65 $6.00 $ 8.25 $ 9.00 $ 9.35 $ 9.70
1" $5.65 $1 0.67 $ 12.04 $ 12.60 $ 13.08 $ 13.49
1 -1/2" $12.80 $18.23 $ 20.57 $ 21.58 $ 22.35 $ 22.96
2" $26.00 $27.30 $ 30.81 $ 32.35 $ 33.48 $ 34.33
3" $67.00 $48.46 $ 54.69 $ 57.49 $ 59.46 $ 60.86
4" $107.00 $78.69 $ 88.81 $ 93.40 $ 96.56 $ 98.75
6" $190.00 $154.27 $ 174.10 $ 183.17 $ 189.32 $ 193.48
8" $310.00 $305.42 $ 344.70 $ 362.71 $ 374.84 $ 382.94
10" $475.00 $456.57 $ 515.29 $ 542.25 $ 560.36 $ 572.41
12" $700.00 $668.18 $ 754.12 $ 793.61 $ 820.08 $ 837.66
Volume Charge - $ /ccf [a]
Rate Block Existing I Proposed
(per ccf) 2004 2005 1 2006 1 2007 1 2008 1 2009
0 - 20 $1.13 $1.14 $ 1.20 $ 1.21 $ 1.23 $ 1.25
21 - 250 $1.00 $1.14 $ 1.20 $ 1.21 $ 1.23 $ 1.25
Over 250 $0.75 $0.85 $ 1.00 $ 1.07 $ 1.15 $ 1.25
Private Fire Services - $ /Bi- Monthly Period [a]
Line Size Existing 1 1 Proposed
2004 1 2005 1 2006 1 2007 1 2008 1 2009
2 $5.00 $5.25 $5.50 $5.75 $6.00 $6.00
3 $7.00 $7.35 $7.70 $8.05 $8.40 $8.75
4 $11.00 $11.55 $12.10 $12.65 $13.20 $13.75
6 $26.00 $27.30 $28.60 $29.90 $31.20 $32.50
8 $35.00 $36.75 $38.50 $40.25 $42.00 $43.75
10 $60.00 $63.00 $66.00 $69.00 $72.00 $75.00
12 $150.00 $157.50 $165.00 $172.50 $180.00 $187.50
Bulk Water Rate - $!ccf
Existing I Proposed
2004 2005 1 2006 1 2007 1 2008 1 2009
1 $1.00 1 $1.14 1 $ 1.20 1 $ 1.21 1 $ 1.23 1 $ 1.25
Daily water meter rental will be $4.00 per day (existing rate is $1.00 per daY)_
[a) Outside City rates are 1.50 times inside City rates
Capital Facilities Cornmittee
Domestic Water Rate Adjustment
Recommendation
September 14, 2004
The City of Yakima Capital Facilities Committee has reviewed the Water Rate
Study and associated capital improvements for the domestic water system on
August 13, 2004 and on September 10, 2004.
We agree that the water infrastructure must be maintained to provide adequate
domestic water for public health, fire flows, economic development and future
demands. We have not reviewed the actual rate design in detail, as this will be a
Council decision based on staff and consultant analysis. However, we agree that
rates need to be adjusted to provide for adequate service, maintenance and
operations and to fund all anticipated and necessary capital improvements.
We would also note that having a smaller yearly adjustment to the rates to
account for inflation and provide adequate reserves and capital funds is a
positive step that will avoid large "catch -up" future rate increases by keeping
pace with costs.
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