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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-OR-33 ORDINANCE NO. 84-OR- 33 An Ordinance Establishing Sewer Charges. BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of jeffersonville that Article III of Chapter 16 of the jeffersonville City Code is amended as follows: ARTICLE III. SEWER CHARGES SECTION 1. Rates Established For the use of and the service rendered by said sewage works, rates.and charges shall be collected from the owners of each and every lot, parcel of real estate or building that is connected with the City's sanitary sewerage system or otherwise discharges sanitary sewage, industrial wastes, water or other liquids, either directly or indirectly, into the sanitary sewerage system of the City of Jeffersonvllle, which rates and charges shall be payable as hereinafter provided and shall be in an amount determinable as follows: a. The sewage rates and charges shall be based on the quantity of water used on or in the property or premises served by such sewerage system, as the same is measured by the water meter there in use, and shown by the consumption records of the water utility serving the City and its lnhabltan-s, but subject to the modification as provided in Section 2 relating to water entering the sanitary sewerage system from such property or premises from a source other than the water utility serving the city; and as is provided in Section 3 relating to surcharges for other than normal domestic sewage. b. Subject to Section 2, the quantity of water Used on which the sewage rates and charges are based shall be determined as follows: (1) For industrial-manufacturing users, said water used shall be as shown on the consumption records of the water utility serving the City for the most recent complete billing cycle of said water utility. Sewage bills shall be rendered on the same cycle as that used by said water utility. The periodi~ sewer bill shall be determined by applying the rates set forth in subsection c below to said monthly water use of each individual industrial-manufacturing user and to which shall be added any surcharge as is provided in Section 3 (e.g. if said water utility sends statements monthly, then the sewage bill shall be rendered monthly for the quantity of water as shown on the most recent statement of said water utility and the charge calculated according to the rates in subsection c(1) below; if the said water utility sends statements bimonthly, then the sewage bill shall be rendered bimonthly for the quantity of water shown on the most recent statement of said water utility and the charge calculated according to the rates in subsection c(2) below.) For all users other than industrial-manufacturing users, said water consumption records of the water utility serving the City shall be analized not less often than once each year (or a period equaling twelve (12) months). Sewage bills shall be rendered once each month (or a period equaling a month). The monthly sewage charge shall be determined by applying the rates provided in subsection c(1) below plus any applicable surcharge as provided in Section 3 to the average monthly water consumption for the immediately preceding year of each such user. At the option of the City, however, and if the City finds it more equitable, sewage charges of each such user may be based on the average monthly water consumption for the p~eceding five (5) months of November through March instead of the preceding twelve (12) month period. The water rates and and charges shall be as follows: (1) For a monthly billing cycle: usage on which the amount of said sewage charges shall be determined and the rates Average quantity of water used per month Monthly rate per 100 cubic feet First 300 cubic feet $1.330 Next 700 cubic feet 0.850 Next 3,000 cubic feet 0.780 Next 7,000 cubic feet 0.720 Over 11,000 cubic feet 0.610 The minimum charge for any service where the user is a metered consumer shall be four dollars ($4.00). The minimum charge for any service where the user is not a metered water consumer shall be six dollars and fifty cents ($6.50) if the consumer is within the City limits. If the consumer is outside the City limits the minimum charge for any service where the user is not a metered water consumer shall be nine dollars and seventy- five cents ($9.75) per month. For service rendered by sewage works to lots, parcels of real estate or buildings located outside the limits of the City of Jeffersonville, the following rates shall be established: (1) For a monthly billing cycle: Average quantity of water Monthly rate per used per month 100 cubic feet First 300 cubic feet $2.0000 Next 700 cubic feet 1.2700 Next 3,000 cubic feet 1.1700 Next 7,000 cubic feet 1.0800 Over 11,000 cubic feet 0.9200 The minimum charge for any service where the user is a metered consumer and the service is provided outside the City limits shall be six dollars ($6.00). ee For the service rendered to the City of Jeffersonvi]]e, said City shall be subject to the same rates and charges hereinabove provided, or to charges and rates estblished in harmony therewith. All users shall be billed and pay according to the schedule of rates herein established. There shall be no free ser'vice. SECTION 2. Special Allowances The sewerage quantity of water discharged into the City's sanitary system and obtained from sources other than the utility that serves the City shall be determined by the City in such manner as the City shall reasonably elect, and the sewage service shall be billed at the appropriate rates. Further, as is hereinafter provided in this section, the City may make proper allowances in determining the sewage bill for quantities of water shown on the records to be consumed, but which are also shown to the satisfaction of the City that such quantities do not enter the sanitary sewerage system. a. In the event a lot, parcel of real estate or building discharging sanitary sewage, industrial wastes, water or other liquids into the City's sanitary sewerage system, either directly or indirectly, is not a user of water supplied by the water utility serving the City, and the water used thereon or therein is not measured by a water meter, or is measured by a water meter not acceptable to the City, then the amount of water used shall be otherwise measured or determined by the City. In order to ascertain the rate or charge provided in this article, the owner or other~interested party, at his expense, may install and maintain meters, weirs, volumetric measuring devices or any adequate and approved method of measurement acceptable to the City for determination of sewage discharge. b. In the event a lot, parcel of real estate or building discharging sanitary sewage, industrial wastes, water or other liquids into the City's sanitary sewerage system, either directly or indirectly, is a user of water supplied by the water utility serving the City and, in addition, is a user of water from another source which is not measured by a water meter or is measured by a meter not acceptable to the City, then the amount of water used shall be otherwise measured or determined by the City. In order to ascertain the rates or charges, the owner or other interested parties, at his expense, may install and maintain meters, weirs, volumetric measuring devices or any adequate and approved method of measurement acceptable to the City for the determination of sewage discharge. c. In the event two (2) or more residential lots, parcels of real estate or buildings discharging sanitary sewage, water or other liquids into the City's sanitary sewerage system, either directly or indirectly, are users of water and the quantity of water is measured by a single water meter, then in each such case, for billing purposes, the quantity of water used shall be averaged for each user and the minimum charge and the sewage rates and charges shall apply t6 each of the number of residential lots, parcels of real estate or buildings served through the single water meter. d. In the event two (2) or more dwelling units ~uch as trailers, apartments or housekeeping rooms discharging sanitary sewage, water or other liquids into the City's sanitary sewage system, either directly or indirectly, are users of water and the quantity of water is measured by a s~ngle water meter, then in such case billing shall be for a single service in the manner set out elsewhere, except that an additional charge shall be added thereto in the amount of two dollars ($2.00) per month for each dwelling unit over one served through the single water meter. In the case of trailer parks, the number of dwelling units shall be computed and interpreted as the total number of trailers located and installed in said park, plus any other dwelling units served through the meter. A dwelling unit shall be interpreted as a room or rooms or other living space or spaces in which cooking facilities are provided. e. In the event a lot, parcel of real estate or building discharges sanitary sewage, industrial waste, water or other liquids into the City's sanitary, sewage system, either directly or indirectly, and uses water in excess of five thousand (5,000) cubic feet per month, and it can be shown to the satisfaction of the City that a portion of water as measured by the water meter or meters does not and cannot enter the sanitary sewage system, then the owner or other interested party shall install and maintain meters, weirs, volumetric measuring devices or any adequate and approved method of measurement acceptable to the City for the determination of sewage discharge. f. Where a metered water supply is used for fire protection as well as for other uses, the City may, in it~ discretion, make adjustments in the minimum charge and in the use charge as may be equitable. SECTION 3. Surcharges Based Upon Strength and Character of Sewage In order that the rates and charges may be justly and equitably adjusted to the services equitably adjusted to the services rendered, the City shall have the right to base its charges not only on the volume but also on the strength and character of the sewage and wastes which it is required to treat and dispose of: The City shall have the right to measure and determine the strength and content of all sewage and waste discharges, either directly or indirect]y, into the City's sanitary sewage system, in such manner and by such method as it may deem practiable in the light of the conditions and attending circumstances of the case in order to determine the proper charge. (2) of the sewage the following Extra charges based on the strength and liquid wastes shall be made on basis: (1) Rate surcharge based upon BOD. For each measured pound of biochemical oxygen demand in excess of two hundred 1200) milligrams per liter of fluid, there shall be an additional charge of eight cents ($0.08) per pound~ and in the event that there is a fraction of a pound, then pro rata per fraction thereof. Rate surcharge based upon suspended solids. For each measured pound of suspended so]ids in excess of two hundred fifty (250) milligrams per liter of fluid, there shall be an additional charge of eight cents ($0.08) per pound; and in the event that there is a fraction of a pound, then pro rata per fraction thereof. To determine the strength of the sewage and was~es, samplings and analyses shall be made from time to time whenever it is deemed desirable by the City. After charges have been established based upon the strength of sewage and wastes, the owner mayrequest reconsideration of these charges by the City by submitting analyses of composite samples of the sewage and wastes subject to such charges, certified by a registered engineer or a qualified graduate chemist. The City may then adjust the charges to the ordinance rates required by such analysis or may recheck the findings by additional samplings and ~na]yses. SECTION 4. The determination of suspended solids and five-day biochemical oxygen demand contained in the waste shall be in accordance with the latest copy of "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water, Sewage and Industrial Wastes", as written by the American Public Health Association, the American Water Works Association and the Water Pollution Control Sewer Tap Fees A tap charge of four hundred dollars Federati.on. ($400.00) shall be levied against each lot, parcel of real estate or building that hereafter connects with the City sewer system. In the event that a sewer connection is made from a :lot, parcel of real estate or building, which is within the boundaries of a subdivision which has been approved by the Building Commissioner and the Plan Commission of the City of Jeffersonville and which meets all the qualifications for a subdivision within the City of Jeffersonville, and in which the developer of said subdivision has installed all of the appropriate sewer pipes, drains, attachments and other necessary items within the subdivision and the subdivision lies within the City limits of the City of Jeffersonvi]le, the tap charge shall be two hundred dollars ($200.00). Such tap charge and connection charge levied against such property shall be due and payable in full on the date construction of such sewer begins. The owner of any property (other than those pieces described above located in a subdivision) may make written application to the Board of Public Works and Safety at the time of the construction of the sewer, and may be granted by said Board the privilege of paying said total charge ($400.00) in ten (10) equal annUal installments~Of principal. with interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum on the unpaid balance. In the event that such deferred payment plan is accepted by the Board of Public Works and Safety, the sum of forty dollars ($40.00) shall accompany the application and the remaining annual payment of the principal shall be in the amount of forty dollars ($40.00) each to which shall be added in each case interest on the outstanding balance. The subdivision tap-ins ($200.00 tap-ins) shall not be eligible for this deferred payment plan. In the event the tap charge or connection charge is not paid as required, such charge shall be collectible in the manner provided by statute. SECTION 5. Billing Procedure Rates and charges shall be prepared, billed and collected by the City in the manner provided by law and Ordinance. a. The rates and charges for all users other than industrial- manufacturing users shall be prepared and billed monthly. b. The rates and charges for industrial-manufacturing users shall be prepared and billed on a basis which is in harmony with the billing cycle used by the water utility serving the City. c. The rates and charges may be billed to the tenant or tenants occupying the properties served, unless otherwise requested in writing by the owner, but such billing shall in no way relieve the owner from the liability in the event payment is not made as herein required. The owners of properties served, which are occupied by a tenant or tenants, shall have the right to examine the collection records of the city for the purpose of determining whether bills have been paid by such tenant or tenants9 provided that such examination shall be made at the office at which said records are kept and during the hours that such office is open for business. d. As is provided by statute, all rates and charges not paid when due are hereby declared to be delinquent and a penalty of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the rates or charges shall thereupon attach thereto. The time at which such rates or charges shall be paid is now fixed at forty-five (45) dat~ of mailing of the bill. The remainder of Article III remains days after the as it is set forth in the City Code. Duly adopted by the Common Council this , 1984. day of ATTEST: CLERK-TREASURER City of jeffersonville this 1984. Presented by me as Clerk~Treasurer to the Mayor of said ~ _ day of ~.~.~ ' Approved and signed by me this 7 day of