Water Connection FeesPlanning Services Department
City Hall
50 West 1301 Street
Dubuque, IA 52001 -4864
(563) 589 -4210 phone
(563) 589 -4221 fax
(563) 589 -6678 TDD
planning@cityofdubuque.org
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
March 2, 2012
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Dubuque
50 W.13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
RE: FY2013 -2017 Recommended Capital Improvement Program
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
Discussion
The Long Range Planning Advisory Commission reviewed the FY2013 -2017
recommended Capital Improvement Program.
One of the roles of the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission is to report as to the
consistency of the recommended CIP with the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
Recommendation
The Long Range Planning Advisory Commission recommends approval of the FY2013-
2017 recommended Capital Improvement Program as it is consistent with the 2008
Dubuque Comprehensive Plan.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Prochaska, Chairperson
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
cc: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO Michael C Van Mllllgen, City Manager
FROM Bob Green, Water Department Manager
DATE December 19,2011
SUBJECT Connection Fees
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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide you with information you requested on connection fees dunng our Budget
Review that was held on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
DISCUSSION
As per the City Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 1 Water Use and Services, Article A Connections,
Section 13 -1A -3 (0) Tap Charges, states the following
Locations where water main installed since 1951 annexation at any location within the city knits where a
water main was installed since the annexation of November 7, 1951, and no previous assessment or charge
has been paid for watertap4 the prevailing per linear front foot connection charge shall be paid in cash to
the City Water Department before a water service connection shall be made (2007 Code 44-151)
The current connection fee of $22 00 per linear foot has been in place since 1992 This connection fee is typically collected
by $11 00 per linearfoot as to when a connection is made to each side of the pipe and the city would pay the remaining cost
The fee was created from the average installation price of an 8 inch water main being $33 00 per linear foot and that this cost
be equally divided by the property owners who would connect to each side of the pipe and the city's portion identified as the
cost in providing fire protection within the community
In evaluating current cost it is estimated that the average price for the installation of an 8 inch main with accessories is
$84 00 per linear foot
In using the previous formula it would be our recommendation that the current connection fee of $33 00 per linear foot
($11 00 per linear foot - each side) with the city paying the remaining cost, be increased to $84 00 per linear foot ($28 00 per
linear foot - each side) with the city paying the remaining cost
The total connection fee revenue for FY2011 was $22,374 90 These fees were collected from charging $11 00 per linear
foot per each side that the water main was connected to
This would equal approximately 2,034 08 linear feet of water main that was connected to
By using this same footage at the new proposed connection fee of $28 00 per linear foot per each side of the water main
connected to, would result in a total fee amount collected of $56,954 29
By subtracting the FY -2011 actual total revenue of $22,374 90 from the new proposed annual increase connection fee of
$56 954 29 would result in an estimated increased collection fee of $34,579 39
Please let me know should you have any further questions
Prepared by
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Jenny Larson, Budget Director
Ken TeKippe, Finance Director
Jackie Rodriguez, Water Plant Manager
Michael Brekke, Water Distribution Supervisor
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13 -1A -3: TAP CHARGES:
A. Authority to Establish Connect Charge: The City Manager is hereby directed to
establish a charge for new connections and /or a charge for the installation of taps
to the water mains, which charge shall be fair and reasonable considering the
current costs of material and labor.
B. Locations Where Water Main Installed since 1951Annexation: At any location
within the city limits where a water main was installed since the annexation of
November 7, 1951, and no previous assessment or charge has been paid for
water taps, the prevailing linear front foot connection charge shall be paid in cash
to the City Water Department before a water service connection shall be made
(2007 Code § 44 -151).
NOTE:
Review of our Connection Fee Records Provide:
1951 — 1962 = $4.00/ft ($2.00 per half side of pipe)
1962 — 1977 = $4.50/ft ($2.25 per half side of pipe)
1977 — 1980 = $10.00 /ft ($5.00 per half side of pipe)
1980 — 1981 = $16.00/ft ($8.00 per half side of pipe)
1981 — 1992 = $18.00/ft ($9.00 per half side of pipe)
1992 — Present = $22.00/ft ($11.00 per half side of pipe)
Illinois Avenue
(2010)
Oak Grove
(2009)
Miller Road
(2009)
6 "WP -130'
8" WP — 455'
8" WP — 1702'
$8,850.24
(no engineering)
$68.07/ft
$43,917.64 $96.52/ft
$148,715.69 $87.37/ft
Proposed
Figure average (only 8" & 6" WP): Water Connection Fee
68.07 + 96.52 + 87.37 = 251.96 + 3 = $83.98 + 3 = $27.99/ft $27.99/ft
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Michael C. Van Mil ligen, City Manager
FROM: Bob Green, Water Department Manager
SUBJECT: Connection Fees
DATE: December 19, 2011
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INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide you with information you requested on
connection fees during our Budget Review that was held on Tuesday, November 22,
2011.
DISCUSSION:
As per the City Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 1 Water Use and
Services, Article A Connections, Section 13-1A-3 (B) Tap Charges; states the following:
Locations where water main installed since 1951 annexation at any
location within the city limits where a water main was installed since the
annexation of November 7, 1951, and no previous assessment or charge
has been paid for water taps, the prevailing per linear front foot connection
charge shall be paid in cash to the City Water Department before a water
service connection shall be made (2007 Code §44-151).
The current connection fee of $22.00 per linear foot has been in place since 1992. This
connection fee is typically collected by $11.00 per linear foot as to when a connection is
made to each side of the pipe and the city would pay the remaining cost.
The fee was created from the average installation price of an 8 inch water main being
$33.00 per linear foot and that this cost be equally divided by the property owners who
would connect to each side of the pipe and the city's portion identified as the cost in
providing fire protection within the community.
In evaluating current cost it is estimated that the average price for the installation of an 8
inch main with accessories is $84.00 per linear foot.
In using the previous formula it would be our recommendation that the current
connection fee of $33.00 per linear foot ($11.00 per linear foot each side) with the city
paying the remaining cost, be increased to $84.00 per linear foot ($28.00 per linear foot
® each side) with the city paying the remaining cost.
The total connection fee revenue for FY2011 was $22,374.90. These fees were
collected from charging $11.00 per linear foot per each side that the water main was
connected to.
This would equal approximately 2,034.08 linear feet of water main that was connected
to.
By using this same footage at the new proposed connection fee of $28.00 per linear foot
per each side of the water main connected to, would result in a total fee amount
collected of $56,954.29.
By subtracting the FY -2011 actual total revenue of $22,374.90 from the new proposed
annual increase connection fee of $56,954.29 would result in an estimated increased
collection fee of $34,579.39.
Please let me know should you have any further questions.
BG:ve
Attachment
cc: Jenny Larson, Budget Director
Ken TeKippe, Finance Director
Jackie Rodriguez, Water Plant Manager
Michael Brekke, Water Distribution Supervisor
File
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