HomeMy WebLinkAbout4252 Ordinance ORDINANCE NO 1-4 -5__
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Pasco, amending Pasco Municipal Code
Sections 3.07.160(Water User Fees)and 3.07.170(Sewer User Fees).
WHEREAS, the City completed a rate study with the assistance of FCS in October of 2015
to determine the impact of needed improvements and system expansion for regulatory compliance
and to provide continuous service to customers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that certain amendments to the water and
sewer user fees are needed; and
WHEREAS, a water rate increase of 5% for each of the next three years, beginning in 2016
is recommended; and
WHEREAS, sewer rate increases of 9.75% for 2016, 9% in 2017, and 6% in 2018 are
recommended;NOW,THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,WASHINGTON,DO ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. PMC Section 3.07.160 is amended to read as follows:
3.07.160 WATER USER FEES: Fee/Charge Reference
2016 2017 2018
A) Inside City:
1) Consumption-per 100 cubic foot $0.74 $0.77 $0.81 13.20.050
2) Bulk-per 1000 gallons $1.21 $1.27 $1.33 13.20.070
B) Residential-single family base
fees:
1) 3/4 and 5/8 inch-per month $17.06 $17.92 $18.81 13.20.020
2) 1 inch-per month $25.57 $26.85 $28.19 13.20.020
3) Outside City; effective 11/1/02 90% Surcharge 13.20.080
Sr. Citizen/Low Income:
4) 3/4 and 5/8 inch-per month $5.67 $5.95 $6.25 3.200.150
5) 1 inch-per month $8.56 $8.99 $9.43 3.200.150
6) Outside City; effective 11/1/02 90%Surcharge 13.20.080
C) Commercial-multi-family,
irrigation,commercial base fees:
1) 3/4 inch-per month $24.05 $25.25 $26.51 13.20.030
2) 1 inch-per month $35.18 $36.93 $38.78 13.20.030
3) 1-1/2 inch-per month $67.73 $71.11 $74.67 13.20.030
4) 2 inch-per month $108.62 $114.05 $119.76 13.20.030
5) 3 inch-per month $148.37 $155.78 $163.57 13.20.030
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6) 4 inch-per month $213.78 $224.47 $235.69 13.20.030
7) 6 inch-per month $333.69 $350.37_ $367.89 13.20.030
8) 8 inch-per month $462.42 $485.54 $509.82 13.20.030
9) Outside City; effective 11/1/02 90% Surcharge 13.20.080
Section 2. PMC Section 3.07.170 is amended to read as follows:
3.07.170 SEWER USE FEES: Fee/Charge Reference
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A) Base Fee
1) Residential:
a) 1-4 units-per month $27.22 $29.67 $31.45 13.40.020
b) 5 and over-per month $21.95 $23.93 $25.36 13.40.020
c) Outside City 50% Surcharge 13.40.060
d) Consumption
Sr. Citizen/Low Income:
a) Single Dwelling Unit $9.11 $9.93 $10.52 13.40.050
b) Outside City 50% Surcharge 13.40.060
2) Commercial
a) Base Fee: per month $36.60 $39.90 $42.29 13.40.040
b) Consumption per 100 cubic feet 13.40.040
over 1000 cubic feet $1.42 $1.54 $1.64
3) Hotel/Motel:
a) Base Fee:per unit/per month $5.76 $6.28 $6.66 13.40.030
Consumption per 100 cubic feet
b) over 1000 cubic feet $1.42 $1.54 $1.64 13.40.030
c) Outside City 50% Surcharge 13.40.060
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on and after January 1, 2016
after passage and publication, as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco,Washington,and approved as provided by
law this 30th day of November,2015.
Matt Watkins,Mayor
A ES, APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ebra L. Clark, City Clerk Leland B.Kerr,City Attorney
Ordinance Amending PMC 3.07.160,3.07.170 and 3.07.210
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