HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-19-I04 Water Rates Ordinance_3RD READAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: April 19, 2021
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of an ordinance to amend Chapter 203,
Waukee Municipal Code, by repealing the existing rates for water and
enacting new rates as specified [third (final) reading]
FORMAT:Ordinance
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON:
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff would recommend approval of the third
consideration of the ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the third reading of the ordinance in title only and place it on
final passage.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Ordinance
PREPARED BY:Becky Schuett
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
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ORDINANCE NO. 21-____
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 203, WAUKEE MUNICIPAL CODE, BY
REPEALING THE EXISTING RATES FOR WATER AND ENACTING NEW 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.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Waukee:
Section 1: Chapter 203, Waukee Municipal Code, Sections 203.2 should be and the
same are hereby repealed and enacted in lieu thereof are as follows:
§203.2 Water Rates. Water shall be furnished at the following monthly rates per
meter within the city limits:
A.Beginning July 1, 2021, a minimum monthly bill of $13.14 shall be
charged for zero to 1,000 gallons of metered water usage per month.
B.Beginning July 1, 2021, water usage in excess of the minimum (1,000
gallons) will be charged at a rate of $8.93 per 1,000 gallons per month.
C.Water will not be furnished outside the limits of Waukee without consent
of Des Moines 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 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.
F.Irrigation Water Rates. Beginning July 1, 2021, irrigation water usage
will be charged at a rate of one dollar ($2.00) higher per 1,000 gallons per
month than the regular domestic meter rated listed in (B) above.
Section 2 Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions
of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
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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.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in effect on July 1, 2021 after its
final passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the Council the _____ day of _____________________ 2021, and approved this
_____ day of _____________________ 2021.
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk