HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances (ORDINANCE O-16-1996)-11/15/2016ORDINANCE 0-16-1996
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS AMENDING
SECTIONS 3A AND 3B OF THE WATER AND SEWER POLICY AND
PROCEDURE MANUAL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City Council appointed an ad hoc Water and Wastewater
Rate Advisory Committee to review water and wastewater utility
rates; and
WHEREAS, a cost of service study was conducted by NewGen Strategies &
Solutions and was presented to the City Council and the Water
and Wastewater Rate Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Water and Wastewater Rate Advisory Committee presented
recommendations to the City Council on October 18, 2016; and
WHEREAS, all statutory and constitutional requirements for the passage of
this ordinance have been adhered to, including but not limited
to the Open Meeting Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT Sections 3A and 3B of the Water and Sewer Policy and
Procedure Manual of Colleyville, Texas, which is "Appendix A" of
the Colleyville Code be replaced in their entirety to read as follows:
Sec. A. - Water rates.
The following base and volumetric charges shall apply to residential and non-
residential water customers:
Base charge per month for in -city customers:
Water meters 1 inch or Tess
$14.01
Water meters of 1.5 inches
$28.01
Water meters of 2 inches
$44.82
Water meters of 3 inches
$84.04
Water meters of 4 inches
$140.06
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Base charge per month for out -of -city customers:
Water meters 1 inch or less
$18.01
Water meters of 1.5 inches
$32.01
Water meters of 2 inches
$48.82
Water meters of 3 inches
$88.04
Water meters of 4 inches
$144.06
Water Volumetric charge per 1,000 gallons
$4.17
Rates for fire hydrant meters:
The use of fire hydrant meters shall only be allowed within the Colleyville
city limits. The use of the fire hydrant meters shall be limited to a period of
no more than 90 cumulative calendar days. Under special conditions, a
customer may submit a written request to the public works department for
use of a fire hydrant meter for a period longer than 90 cumulative calendar
days, subject to public works director approval. In considering special
condition(s), the public works director shall not consider requests which are
necessary to relieve a self-created or personal hardship, failure of
performance by a contractor, nor for financial reasons. In considering the
customer request, the public works director shall solicit the recommendation
of the fire chief and fire marshal in consideration of the request. Further, the
public works director shall consider alternative means available to the
customer. If special condition(s) are approved by the public works director,
in no case shall the meter be used for more than an additional 30 calendar
days. The public works director may provide a written ruling within 15
working days of receipt of the customer's written request.
In the event a request for special condition(s) is denied by the public works
director, customer shall, within 14 calendar days, make written appeal to the
city manager of the public works director's decision. The city manager shall
render a written decision within 30 working days of receipt of the customer's
appeal. Such decision by the city manager shall be final and not appealable
to the city council.
For purposes of this section, written communication shall be considered
communication, which is deposited with the United States Postal Service for
delivery.
The user must submit in writing, the location of where the meter will be used
and such meter shall be used exclusively at the location on record with the
city. For purposes of this section, the use of a meter shall be allowed
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cumulatively for only one location within an individual subdivision and/or
development.
For a period of 90 cumulative calendar days after a meter is returned and
read by the city, a user shall not be permitted to check out another meter
for use at the same designated location, as defined herein.
The monthly base charge for a fire hydrant meter shall be $50.00. Water
usage for a fire hydrant meter shall be charged at a rate of $4.17 per 1,000
gallons of water used.
The customer shall be in possession of and responsible for the meter. The
customer will be responsible for bringing the meter to the public works
service center by the 20th of each month for reading. The customer is
required to use a proper fire hydrant wrench for operation of the fire hydrant.
The customer shall be responsible for any damage and repair, as reasonably
determined by the city, to the fire hydrant or the fire hydrant meter by the
use of a temporary water meter.
The customer will be required to provide for any backflow device necessary
to meet the current city ordinance for protection of the city's drinking water
supply.
The City of Colleyville, Tarrant County, and Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) shall be exempt from the provisions of this policy.
Sec. B. — Wastewater rates.
This schedule of rates per month or fraction thereof shall be the basis for
determining charges to all customers for rendering wastewater service,
where the sewage produced by such customer is a normal strength
wastewater (170 mg/I BOD and 260 mg/I suspended solids) and where such
customer is located within the City of Colleyville.
A base charge per month shall be charged as follows:
Residential customers
$12.54
Non-residential customers $18.54
A monthly wastewater volume charge shall also be charged to all customers
as set forth hereinafter. The wastewater volume charge for residential
customers will be based upon the individual customer's average monthly
water use during the months of December, January and February. Where no
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preceding winter quarter average is available from records, a volume of
7,000 gallons shall be used for this volume charge.
The monthly wastewater volume charges to commercial and industrial class
customers will be based on total water use each month as measured by
appropriate meters, with the provision that if a customer can show to the
satisfaction of the public works director that a significant portion of the
metered water usage does not enter the sanitary sewers, the customer will
be charged for only wastewater entering the sewers, as determined by a
method approved by the director of public works.
Wastewater Volumetric rate per 1,000 gallons: $2.31
Sec. 2. THAT the effective date of this ordinance shall be December 1,
2016.
Sec. 3.
THAT in compliance with the recommendations of the Water and
Wastewater Advisory Committee, the City shall initiate the process
of identifying a long term funding policy for system maintenance
and capital improvements within twelve (12) months of adopting
this ordinance.
Sec. 4. THAT the effective date of this ordinance shall be December 1,
2016.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
The first reading and public hearing being conducted on the 1st day of
November, 2016.
The second reading and public hearing being conducted on the 15th day of
November 2016.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY A VOTE OF AYES, a NAYS, AND o
ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE 15TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2016.
Mayor Richard NewtonAtte- Mayor Pro Tem Chris Putnam
Place 1, Tammy Nakamura -G Place 5, Nancy Coplen
Place 2, Bobby Lindamood Place 6, Mike Taylor
Place 4, Jody Short
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ATTEST: CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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Am helle TR C
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City Secretary
APPROV AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Whitt Wyatt
City Attorney
Richard Newton
Mayor