HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-05 I02A Chapter 92_Water Rates_2ND READAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: May 5, 2025
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of an ordinance to amend Chapter 92, Water Rates,
by amending Section 92.02, Water Rates as specified [second reading]
FORMAT:Ordinance
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: A water rate increase to the minimum monthly charge and
the water usage rate in excess of the minimum (1,000 gallons) is included in the FY2025 budget as
proposed for consideration for approval by the City Council. These rates will go into effect July 1,
2025.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: An increase of 2.5% to the
existing water rates is recommended. This is an increase to the base charge of $0.35 ($13.81 to
$14.16) for the first 1,000 gallons of water usage, and an increase of $0.23 ($9.38 to $9.61) to water
usage in excess of the minimum (1,000 gallons).
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the second reading of the ordinance in title only.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Ordinance
PREPARED BY: Lisa Bauman
REVIEWED BY: Rudy Koester RK
I2A
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 92, WATER RATES, CITY OF WAUKEE,
IOWA MUNICIPAL CODE, BY AMENDING SECTION 92.02, WATER RATES AS
SPECIFIED BELOW:
WHEREAS, due to the increased costs of providing water the City of Waukee has
determined to change the rates for water usage and water surcharge.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Waukee:
Section 1: Chapter 92, Waukee Municipal Code, Section 92.02, Water Rates, are hereby
repealed and enacted in lieu thereof are as follows:
§92.02 Water Rates. Water shall be furnished at the following monthly rates per
meter within the city limits:
A.Beginning July 1, 2025, a minimum charge of $14.16 shall be charged for
zero to 1,000 gallons of metered water usage per month.
B.Beginning July 1, 2025, water usage in excess of the minimum (1,000
gallons) will be charged at a rate of $9.61 per 1,000 gallons per month.
C.Water will not be furnished outside the limits of Waukee without consent
of Central Iowa Water Works. Water furnished to users outside the city
limits of the City of Waukee shall be furnished at the same rate that is
charged for water furnished for users within the city limits of the City of
Waukee.
D.Minimum posting fees for non-paid utilities and minimum fees for
installation of water meters on new construction shall be set by resolution
of the City Council.
E.Water Surcharges. A $100.00 surcharge shall be imposed for violations of
mandatory water usage policies or restrictions implemented under the
Water Conservation Plan. In addition, an additional $5.00 surcharge per
1,000 gallons used in excess of the respective allotments for residential
and commercial users pursuant of the water conservation plan. Said
surcharges shall be charged to the customer in the next billing cycle.
Section 2 Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions
of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3. Severability Clause. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall
be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
ordinance as a whole or any section, provisions or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
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Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in effect on July 1, 2025 after its
final passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the Council the ___ day of ______, 2025, and approved this ___ day of ______, 2025.
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk