HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-OR-72 ORDINANCE NO. 96-OR-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEWER TAP FEES
WHEREAS, the City of Jeffersonville dedicated its new wastewater treatment facility in
1992; and
WHEREAS, the City maintains a capital improvement account in its sewer fund to
provide for major repair and replacement of the wastewater treatment facility and
collection system; and
WHEREAS, sewer tap fees are the primary source of the capital improvement funds;
and
WHEREAS, it appears that the existing tap fees are inadequate to provide the
necessary capital for future repair and replacement of the wastewater treatment facility
and collection system; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville believes that it is in the
best interest of the citizens to fairly spread the cost of capital repairs and replacement
of the wastewater treatment facility and collection system among those whose use
taxes the wastewater treat.ment facility and collection system capacity; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED that the existing provisions of
Section 50.51 Sewer Tap Fees of the Jeffersonville Municipal Code are hereby
repealed and replaced by the following provisions:
§50.5'1 SEWER TAP FEES
(A) Except as outlined in subsection 1) below, a tap charge of one thousand
dollars ($1,000.00) shall be levied against each residential (single family) lot, parcel of
real estate, or building within the City's corporate boundaries that hereafter connects
with the City's sewer system. A tap charge of one thousand five-hundred dollars
($1,500.00) shall be levied against each residential (single family) lot, parcel of real
estate, or building outside the City's corporate boundaries that hereafter connects with
the City's sewer system.
1 ) A lot which was previously connected to the sewer system shall not-
be required to pay a tap charge to reconnect if the reconnection is completed within six
(6) months of disconnection. After six (6) months, a tap charge of five hundred twenty-
five dollars ($525.00) shall be levied for reconnection.
(B) The owner of any residential lot, parcel of real estate, or building, other
than those parcels within the boundaries of a subdivision which: 1) has been approved
by either the Jeffersonville or Clark County Building Commissioner and Plan
Commission, and 2) meets all the City's or County's qualifications for a subdivision,
may make written application to the Board of Public Works for the privilege of paying
the total tap fee in ten equal annual payments plus interest. In the event that such
deferred payment plan is accepted by the Board, the first annual payment shall
accompany the application along with the appropriate inspection fee. The remaining
principle shall accrue interest, at the statutory judgment rate, on the outstanding
balance until payment in full of all ten annual installments. Subdivision tap-ins shall not
be eligible for this deferred payment plan.
(C) Tap fees for duplex multi-family units within the City's corporate
boundaries shall be one thousand five-hundred dollars ($1,500.00). Tap fees for
duplex multi-family units outside the City's corporate boundaries shall be two thousand
two hundred fifty dollars ($2,250.00). Multi-family units larger than a duplex shall incur
an additional tap fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per unit up to ten (10) units.
After ten (10) units, each additional unit shall be fifty dollars ($50.00).
(D) Tap fees for commercial use within the City's corporate boundaries shall
be one thousand two-hundred dollars ($1,200.00) for each unit of three hundred (300)
gallons of daily flow. Tap fees for commercial use outside the City's corporate
boundaries shall be one thousand eight-hundred dollars ($1,800.00) for each unit of
three hundred (300) gallons of daily flow. One year after the initial commercial sewer
connection, the City Sewer Department shall calculate the actual average daily flow
from the commercial user and shall adjust the tap fee accordingly. Any additional tap
fee, or any refund, shall be due and payable within thirty (30) days after said calculation
is completed.
(E) The Board of Public Works shall determine the tap fees for industrial uses
on a case by case basis after considering the location of the facility, the quantity of flow
and its quality. The Board shall make written findings outlining the factors considered in
each industrial tap fee decision.
(F) Tap fees may not be paid more than six (6) months in advance of
connection to the sewer system.
(G) Inspection fees shall be paid in addition to tap fees.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
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approval.
Passed this '~, day of
ATTEST:
C. Richard Spencel~, Jr.
Clerk and Treasurer
Presented by me as Clerk and Treasurer to the Mayor of said City of
Jeffersonville this ~? day of _Z:::7 ,z~. , 199__.
C. Richard Spencer,~r. ~ /
Clerk and Treasurer
This Ordinance approved and signed by me this __
199 ~_~_.
day of ~-~
Thomas R. Gall'g~ '
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