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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 92-113
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE
WATER AND SEWER TARIFF AND THE SEWARD FISHERIES,
INC., WATER RATES AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 1993 Water and Sewer budgets, approved by the City
Council on June 8, 1992, were based on rate increases; and
WHEREAS, the Seward City Code provides that city utility rates be set by
resolution of the Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The city Water Tariff is hereby amended by substituting Attachment
I, incorporated herein by reference, for pages 3-6, 3-7, and 3-9 of the tariff as approved
with the adoption of Resolution No. 92-065 on May 11, 1992.
Section 2. The city Sewer Tariff is hereby amended by substituting Attachment
II, incorporated herein by reference, for pages 4-2 and 4-3 of the tariff approved with the
adoption of Resolution No. 92-066 on May 11, 1992.
Section 3. The Retail Sales Agreement between the city and the Seward Water
Utility is hereby amended by substituting Attachment III, incorporated herein by
reference, for Attachment A to Resolution No. 92-072. adopted on May 11, 1992.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this
22nd day of June, 1992.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Donald W. Cripps, Mayor
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 92-113
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Bencardino, Crane, Cripps, Dunham, Swartz, White
Krasnansky
None
None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Perkins Coie, Attorneys for the city of
Seward, Alaska
(Ciiy Seal)
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Fred B. Arvidson
City Attorney
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City of Seward, Alaska
June 22, 1992
Resolution No. 92-113
Attachment I
BASIS FOR MONTHLY FEE
Minimum Chuge for Each Metered Service
Service Size Minimum Monthly Charge
1-1/2" - 2" Service $22.00
2-V4" . 4" Service $110.00
Over 4" Service $550.00
Note: The minimum charge per metered service does n2t include fire sprinkler service.
Chuge for ConsllmRtion
Consumption per Month per Meter Charge per 1,000 Gallons
First 50,000 Gallons $2.75
Next 500,000 Gallons $ 2.20
Next 1,000,000 Gallons $1.65
Next 2,000,000 Gallons $1.37
Next 2,000,000 Gallons $ 1.10
Next 5,000,000 Gallons $ 0.82
All Additional Gallons $ 0.55
City of Sewanl Water Tariff
Page 3-6
City of Seward, Alaska
June 22, 1992
Resolution No. 92-113
Attai:hment I
The consumption metered on several metered services serving the same owner will not be
combined to calculate the monthly bill. Each will be computed as a separate bill. Except, where an
~ting activity is served by several metered services and historically the services have been combined
_ compute the monthly bill, the metered consumption for that activity will be totalled prior to
computing the monthly bill. This exception is not applicable to new services initiated after July 1, 1990.
The city may negotiate a special contract with a user that consumes in excess of 3.0 million
gallons of water per month for at least six months during a twelve month period. Such contracts will
set a rate which will assure that the user pays its full share of the utility's fixed and variable operating
and maintenance costs. All special contracts shall be approved by resolution of the City Council.
GROUP E - SPECIAL RATES AND FEES
Group E includes charges for other categories of service not included in Groups A through D.
1.
Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU)
$22.00
2.
Fire Hydrant Use Permit This rate is set
for contractors or other temporary water
users, but not for bulk water service to
ships or tanker trucks serving ships or
industries, as follows:
Basic Service:
PLUS daily fee:
PLUS weekly fee:
$ 16.50
$ 22.00
$132.00
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3.
Water Service Connection Fee:
Up to 1" service not longer than 60 feet, one
time charge of $1~.00.
In excess of 60 feet - actual cost, but not less
than $1~.00.
PLUS cost of paving and curb replacement.
4.
Water Service Inspection Fee (for service
installed by others):
$150.00
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City of Seward Water Tariff
Page 3-7
City of Seward, Alaska
June 22, 1992
10. Security Deposit:
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11. Contractor Work:
12 Ship Water (Water furnished to tempo-
rarily moored vessels):
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Resolution No. 92-113
Attachment I
Domestic (Single Fam. & Duplex) $25.00
Commercial & Multiple Dwellings: $75.00
Fire Hydrant usage:
$75.00
Fire Hydrant reducer:
$75.00
$10.00
Fire Hydrant wrench:
Any contractor tapping into a city main, or
otherwise working on a city water line, must be
properly licensed to perform the work and must
also provide a $5,000.00 bond or equivalent cash
guarantee payable to the city.
Less than 1,000 gallons from Seward Small Boat
Harbor facilities not requiring city assistance or
the use of fire hydrants: No Charge
All serVice not included above:
Basic Charge (during regular business
hours): $ 50.00
Basic Charge (outside regular business
hours): $100.00
PLUS $2.75 per 1,000 gallons for all
water in excess of the first 1,000 gallons.
City of Seward Water T4riff
Page 3-9
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City of Seward, Alaska
June 22, 1992
Resolution No. 92-113
Attachment II
Minimum ChUSe for Each Metered Service
Service Size Minimum Monthly Charge
3/4" - 1" water service $ 26.40
1-1/2" - 2" water service $ 44.00
2-1/4" - 4" water service $110.00
Over 4" water service $550.00
Charse for ConsumlZlion
Gallons of Sewage Discharged per Month Chalge per 1,000 Gallons
First 10,000 Gallons $3.30 per 1,000
Next 40,000 Gallons $ 2.64 per 1,000
Next 50,000 Gallons $ 2.20 per 1,000
Next 100,000 Gallons $ 1.98 per 1,000
Next 500,000 Gallons $ 1.65 per 1,000
Next 500,000 Gallons $ 1.37 per 1,000
All Additional Gallons $ 0.82 per 1,000
GROUP E - SPECIAL RATES AND FEES
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Group E includes charges for other categories of service not included in Groups A through D.
Users generating sewage with a BOD
and SS loading in excess of mgI1 (upon
a determination by the utility manager
that the concentration and characteristics
of the sewage will not cause a detrimen-
tal effect upon the sewer system and/or
treabnent plant [BOD = "Biological Oxy-
gen Demand" and SS = "Suspended Solids")
Specified rate in rate tables times a factor of the
actual BOD and 55 loading divided by 250, plus
the cost of testing
City of Seward Sewer Tariff
Page 4-2
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City of Seward, Alaska
June 22, 1992
2.
Tank Truck Operators: Fresh sewage, or
waste from portable or chemical toilets,
provided the utility manager determines
the waste will not be detrimental to the
sewer system and/or treatment plant
Resolution No. 92-113
Attachment II
Per thousand gallons
$33.00
NOTE:
3.
It is prohibited to discharge into
the city's sewer system septic tank
waste or any waste containing
toxic or other materials that could
cause the city's discharge to vio-
late the EP A or DEC discharge
permit
Recreational Vehicles: Individual RV
owners utilizing city-owned or approved
dump sites
No fee
$0.55 pel' day
Per RV, camper or trailer
permit, not including tent
campers. .
Public and private campground operators
[Operators must maintain sufficient records
to compute a monthly payment, and such
records shall be made available to tire city
upon request.]
Ship's Sewage:
Sewer Service Connection Fee:
Sewer Service Inspection Fee: This fee
shall be charged for services installed by
anyone other than the city.
Unauthorized Connection or Discharge
into the City Sewer System:
Restoration of Sewer Service and Repair
of Damage by Owner or Contractor to
City Facilities: .
Not accepted
Installed at property owner's' expense. Any
work performed by the city will be charged at
total cost, including labor, overhead, administra-
tion, materials and equipment
$150.00
$500.00
Cost of repair, resto-
ration or cleanup by
city
State and/or federal
penalties & charges
levied against the
city or individual
Actual cost, including city overhead, adminis-
tration, labor, materials and equipment
Per OCC1U'l'ellce
PLUS
PLUS
City of Seward Sewer Tariff
Page 4-3
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City of Seward, Alaska
June 22, 1992
2.
Tank Truck Operators: Fresh sewage, or
waste from portable or chemical toilets,
provided the utility manager determines
the waste will not be detrimental to the
sewer system and/or treabnent plant
3.
It is prohibited to discharge into
the city's sewer system septic tank
waste or any waste containing
toxic or other materials that could
cause the city's discharge to vio-
late the EP A or DEC discharge
permit
Recreational Vehicles: Individual RV
owners utilizing city-owned or approved
dump sites
NOTE:
Public and private campground operators
[Operators must maintain sufficient records
to compute a monthly payment, and such
records shall be made available to the city
upon request.]
. Ship's Sewage:
5. Sewer Service Connection Fee:
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6. Sewer Service Inspection Fee: This fee
shall be charged for services installed by
anyone other than the city.
7.
Unauthorized Connection or Discharge
into the City Sewer System:
Resolution No. 92-113
Attachment II
Per thousand gallons
$33.00
Restoration of Sewer Service and Repair
of Damage by Owner or Contractor to
City Facilities:
No fee
$0.55 per day
Per RV, camper or trailer
permit, not including tent
campers. .
Not accepted
Installed at property owner's' expense. Any
work performed by the city will be charged at
total cost, including labor, overhead, administra-
tion, materials and equipment
$150.00
Per Occurrence
PLUS
$500.00
Cost of repair, resto-
ration or cleanup by
city
State and/or federal
penalties & charges
levied against the
city or individual
PLUS
Actual cost, including city overhead, adminis-
tration, labor, materials and equipment
City of Seward Sewer Tariff
Page 4-3
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City of Seward, Alaska
June 22, 1992
Resolution No. 92-113
Attachment III
ATTACHMENT A (Amended)
TO
RETAIL WATER SALES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
SEWARD WATER UTILITY AND SEWARD FISHERIES, INC.
WHEREAS, Title 14, Section 14.01.040 of the Seward City Code requires that water
rates and charges be set by resolution; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 92-072 approved a special retail water sales agreement
with Seward Fisheries, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to amend the water rates approved by the
adoption of Resolution No. 92-072;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the following rates shall apply for water
purchased by Seward Fisheries, Inc., from the Seward Water Utility:
BASIS FOR MONTHLY FEE
Consumption per Month
Cost per 1,000 Gallons
First 50,000 gallons
Next 500,000 gallons
Next 1,000,000 gallons
Next 2,000,000 gallons
All additional gallons
$
2.75
2.20
1.65
1.37
0.33
NOTE:
This fee applies only to water consumption. All other fees and charges
remain as set forth in applicable ordinances and tariffs.