HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-OR-01 ORDINANCE NO. 98-OR-1
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR
A DEFERRED PAYMENT PI_~N FOR SEWER TAP F~S
(AMENDING SECTION 50.64 OF THE JEFFERSONVlLLE
MUNICIPAL CODE)
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 96-OR-72 the Common Council of the City of
Jeffersonville amended the sewer tap fees for the Jeffersonville Sewage Works; and
WHEREAS, under the previous tap fees the CoUncil had provided for the possibility of
the Board of Public Works and Safety allowing a deferred payment plan of Sewer Tap
Fees; and
WHEREAS, various individuals have requested implementation of a deferred payment
plan for the amended tap fees.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED that Section 50.64 Sewer Tap Fees is
hereby Amended to read as follows:
§50.64 SEWER TAP FEES
The owner of any parcel of real estate or building may make written application to the
Board of Public Works and Safety prior to applying for and/or receiving a sewer tap
permit, and may be granted by the Board the privilege of paying the total sewer tap
charge in five equal annual installments of principle with interest at the rate of 8% per
annum on the unpaid balance. If such a deferred payment plan is accepted by the
Board of Public Works and Safety, the initial installment as well as an appropriate
inspection fee shall be paid when the properly owner applies for a sewer tap permit.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval.
Passed this day of ,19
A'Fr'EST:
Thomas R. Galligan
Presiding Officer
C. Richard Spencer, Jr.
Clerk and Treasurer
Presented by me as Clerk and Treasurer to the Mayor of said City of
Jeffersonville this day of ,19
C. Richard Spencer, Jr.
Clerk and Treasurer
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This Ordinance approved and signed by me this __ day of
Thomas R. Galligan, Mayor
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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 fa.cility
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~ 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
lhan those parcels within the boundaries of a subdivision which: 1) has been approvec
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 no!
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 wdtten 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 7 day of
,~,~.~'. ,1996.
G~lligan~ '
Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Clerk and Treasurer
Presented by me as Clerk and Treasurer to.th,e Mayor of said City of
Jeffersonville this '~ day of ~','~__.~. , 199/_.~__.
C. RicJ~ard Spencer, ,~. (-,/ '
Clerk and Treasurer
This Ordinance approved and signed by me this .
199,/.__·.
day of // /~/~'/~4'.,
Thomas R. Galligan, ~
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