Wastewater charges increaseMEMORANDUM
February 25, 2002
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Revision to City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Sections 44-83(a)(2) and
44-83(a)(3)g
Water Pollution Control Plant Manager Paul Horsfall is recommending a change to
Code of Ordinances Sections 44-83(a)(2) and 44-83(a)(3)g, which fix basic wastewater
charges for residential, commercial and minor industrial users, to reflect a 1% rate
increase effective July I 2002.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Michael C Van Milligen
MCVM/jh
Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser. Assistant City Manager
Paul Horsfall, Water Pollution Control Plant Manager
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
February 26, 2002
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen City Manager
FROM: Paul J. Horsfall WPCP Manager
SUBJECT: Revision to City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Sections 44-83
(a)(2) and 44-83 (a)(3)g
Introduction: The purpose of this memorandum is to submit to you a copy of the
proposed ordinance change, FY2003, for your review and approval.
Discussion: It is recommended in our budget request for FY2003 that a 1% rate
increase be implemented. Old and new rates are shown on the following pages.
The ordinance change would revise paragraphs (a)(2) and (a)(3) of Section 44-
83 the Code of Ordinances fixing basic wastewater charges for residential,
commercial and minor industrial users.
Recommendation: Staff and I are recommending that the attached proposed
ordinance changes be reviewed and approved by the City Manager and City
Council with the effective date of July 1, 2002.
Attachment
Old Section 44-83 (a)(2)
Schedule of Rates: Rates per each one hundred (100) cubic feet...$1.57
New Section 44-83 (a)(2)
Schedule of Rates: Rates per each one hundred (100) cubic feet... $1.59
Old Section 44-83 (a)(3)g
New
Where the quantity of water consumed in such that the minimum service
is charged, the minimum sewer service charge, according to the size of
the meter, shall be as follows.
Meter Size Minimum Allowance
(inches) Charge (cubic feet)
5/8 $ 3.14 2OO
3/4 $ 7.85 500
1 or larger $12.56 800
Section 44-83 [a)(3)g
Where the quantity of water consumed is such that the minimum service
is charged, the minimum sewer service charge according to the size of the
meter, shall be as follows.
Meter Size Minimum Allowance
(inches) Charge (cubic feet)
5/8 $ 3.17 200
3/4 $ 7.93 50O
I or larger $12.69 800
ORDINANCE NO. 13-02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF
ORDINANCES SECTION 44-83(a)(2) ESTABLISHING THE SCHEDULE OF
SEWER RATES; AND AMENDING SECTION 44-83(a)(3)g. ESTABLISHING
THE MINIMUM SEWER SERVICE CHARGE
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 44-83(a)(2) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances
is amended to read as follows:
Section 44-83 Established:
(a) Commencing with all billings on and after July 1, 2002, contributors
whose property lies within the corporate limits of the City, except as
otherwise provided in this Division, shall pay to the City at the same
time payment for water services is made, a sewer service charge
computed on water consumption on the following rates:
(2) Schedule of Rates: Rates per each one hundred (100) cubic feet
$1.59.
Section 2. Section 44-83(a)(3)g of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
(3) Service Charge:
g. Where the quantity of water consumed is such that the minimum
is charged, the minimum sewer service charge, according to the
size of the meter, shall be as follows:
Meter Size Minimum Allowance
(Inches) Charge (Cubic Feet)
5/8 $ 3.17 2OO
3/4 $ 7.93 5OO
I or larger $12.69 800
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect on July 1, 2002.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of March 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Effect of Amendment
Section 44-83. Established:
(a) Commencing with all billings on and after July 1, 2002, contributors
whose property lies within the corporate limits of the City, except as
otherwise provided in this Division, shall pay to the City at the same
time payment for water services is made, a sewer service charge
computed on water consumption on the following rates:
(1) Basic Charges: The sewer rates and charges shall be based on the
quantity of water used on or in the property or premises. For all
customers utilizing sewer service, bills will be issued on estimated
consumption. For estimated billings, either on alternate months, or
when a reading on a water meter is not obtainable for any reason
consumption will be predicated on the monthly average of the past
usage for the metered account. For estimated bills issued for an
account in which historical data is not available, billing will be
predicated on the minimum charge and related consumption identified
in subsection (a)(3)g of this Section for the size of the water meter in
service for the particular account.
Schedule of Rates: Rates per each one hundred (100) cubic feet $1.59
Service Charge:
(2)
(3)
Where the quantity of water consumed is such that the minimum service
is charged, the minimum sewer service charge, according to the size of
the meter, shall be as follows;
Meter Size Minimum Allowance
(inches) Charge (cubic feet)
5/8 $ 3.17 200
3/4 $ 7,93 5OO
1 or larger $12.69 800