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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
- RESOLUTION 2009 -117
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE WATER TARIFF AND PROVIDING FOR
AUTOMATIC ANNUAL ADJUSTMENTS TO ALL RATES AND FEES BY
AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE FIVE PREVIOUS FULL YEARS'
AVERAGE INCREASE IN THE ANCHORAGE CONSUMER PRICE
INDEX FOR ALL URBAN CONSUMERS
WHEREAS, the most recent external comprehensive study of the City of Seward's
utility rates was conducted sixteen years ago (in 1993) by R.W. Beck, resulting in several
amendments to the City's water tariff; and
WHEREAS, since 1993 water rates have been amended three times: to adjust charges for
ship's water; a 5% across - the -board increase to all water rates effective January 1, 2004; and a
35% increase in all water rates effective January 1, 2005 implemented solely for the purpose of
covering a portion (78 %) of the cost of new debt service payments attributed to the replacement
of the Third Avenue Water Main; and
WHEREAS, from 1993 through 2008 the consumer price index has risen 39.62 %, while
rate increases associated with operating and maintenance costs have risen only 5 %; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Seward's enterprise funds are operated in a manner similar to
private business entities, in that they establish charges intended to cover the full cost of providing
services (including direct and indirect costs) including operations and maintenance, overhead,
system expansion, and charges for the use of capital facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Seward City Council conducted five enterprise fund capital
infrastructure and rate review work sessions in preparation for the 2010/2011 Biennial Budget,
the outcome of which identified the need to raise rates in order to cover the cost of capital
infrastructure repairs and replacement, as well as operational shortfalls; and
WHEREAS, in order to qualify for lcw- interest loans and bond financing for capital
infrastructure, the City must be able to demonstrate the adequacy of utility rates as well as the
financial capacity for debt repayment; and
WHEREAS, the result of the 2010/2011 Budget process was a decision to increase water
rates by 4.8% (equals five -year average CPI of 2.8% plus 2 %) effective January 1, 2010, and
5.1% (equals five -year average CPI of 3.1% plus 2 %) effective January 1, 2011, in addition to
automatic rate increases annually thereafter, equal to the five -year average CPI effective the first
billing cycle of each year, in order to, at a minimum, keep pace with increased cost increases;
and
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009 -117
WHEREAS, annual rate adjustments will assist in demonstrating the City's commitment
to maintaining a financially sound utility, and will serve to mitigate potential `rate shock'
associated with infrequent rate hikes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Water Tariff is hereby amended to establish a new initial paragraph
prior to "Group A- Residential" on Page 3 -1, to read as follows:
Annual Adjustment: The rates and fees herein provided are adjusted annually
beginning the first billing of each calendar year to reflect the average of the five
previous published years' annual increases in the Consumer Price Index, All Items,
1982 -84 =100 for all Urban Consumers, Anchorage, Alaska Area ("CPI") as published
by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (For example,
2010 rates reflect an increase based on the average CPI for 2003- 2007).
Section 2. All previous Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed effective
December 31, 2009.
Section 3. The rates, fees, and charges incorporated herein by reference and attached
hereto as "Water Rates and Charges — 2010" are effective January 1, 2010, and as "Water Rates
and Charges — 2011" are effective January 1, 2011, and are hereby ADOPTED.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect ten days following approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
10 day of November, 2009.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
illard E. Dunham, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Smith, Keil, Shafer, Amberg, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009 -117
ATTEST
Johanna Dollerhide, CMC
Acting City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 9, 2009 e440 saitt
Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager
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From: W.C. Casey, Public Works Director Ae. q �
Agenda Item: Amending the Water Tariff and Providing for
Automatic Annual Adjustments to All Rates
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Over the course of the past two months, the Seward City Council has held five work sessions to
discuss the water tariffs, listen to staff feedback, and solicit public testimony regarding the 2010 and
2011 Water Enterprise Budgets. Funding strategy recommendations from the Bird Enterprise Fund
Study, the public testimony comments, and staff input regarding various revenue enhancement
options were all discussed at length.
Since the time of the R.W. Beck Rate Study (1993), water rates have been amended three times: to
adjust charges for ship's water; a 5% across - the -board increase to all water rates effective January 1,
2004; and a 35% increase in all water rates effective January I, 2005 (78% of which was solely
dedicated to the repayment of the Third Avenue Water Main. ADEC Municipal Loan debt service).
With the assumption that current demands on the water system will remain stable, revenue projections
for the foreseeable future will continue to fall short of needed capital to operate and maintain the
water system in a safe and efficient manner.
In an effort to improve the financial viability of the water department, thus making the utility eligible
for assistance through the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Municipal Matching
Grant Program (70 % -30 %) and ADEC Municipal Loan Program (1.5% interest), adjusting rates is
necessary. Small, incremental, upward adjustment of rates will enable the water utility to improve its'
financial stability and allow the utility to become competitive in pursuing opportunities for grants and
loans through ADEC. Items of "Critical" importance regarding repair, maintenance and improvements
to the system were identified and will be addressed as financial viability is achieved.
INTENT:
The adoption of the proposed amendments to the Water Tariff and providing for automatic annual
adjustments to all rates and fees will improve the financial condition of the Water Enterprise Fund.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive
Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
Other: M.L. Foster Water Compliance Study
FISCAL NOTE:
Rates to he adjusted annually beginning the first billing of each calendar year to reflect the average of
the five previous published years' annual increases in the Anchorage Consumer Price Index for all
urban consumers.
Approved by Finance Department:_ 44 ,
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes d
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2009 ' l amending the Water Tariff and providing for the automatic
annual adjustments to all rates and fees by an amount equal to the five previous full years average
increase in the Anchorage consumer price index for all urban consumers.
Water Rates and Charges - 2010
Rates for Water by Class of Service
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ANNUAL RATE ADJUSTMENT: The rates and fees herein provided arc adjusted annually beginning the
first billing ()leach calendar year to reflect an average of the five previous published years' annual increase in
the Consumer Price Index, All Items, 1982 -84 =100 for all Urban Consumers, Anchorage, Alaska Area ( "CPI ")
as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (For example, 2010 rates
reflect an increase based on the average CPI for 2003 - 2007.)
GROUP A - RESIDENTIAL
Group A includes all residential customers living in single family or multiple family living units. Multiple
family units include multi - plexes, apartments and townhouses, but exclude hotels, motels and similar transient
accommodations. The accounts may be paid by individual occupants or owncrs of multiple units. When the entire
water service to a multiplex or apartment building is billed to one account, the charge will be based on total number
of living units in the building whether or not occupied. Living units are considered to be complete with kitchens,
baths and plumbing for laundry units. No adjustment is made for the size of the unit, numbers of amenities or the
size of the family occupying the unit. A 25°/" reduction is permitted for units that are not plumbed for laundry units
provided a common laundry unit is not available in the building or apartment complex for apartment occupants.
There will be no reduction if a common laundry facility is available.
BASIS FOR MONTHLY FEE
" Category /Description of Unit Charge
Living unit with plumbing for laundry, or common laundry facility
available on premises 1 ERU
Living unit without plumbing for laundry and no common laundry 0,75 ERU
available for use by the occupant
Rental apartment unit not occupied by owner when billed as a
multiple unit of 3 or more apartments served from a single water 0.75 ERU
service. (No credit will be given for unoccupied units.)
Duplex in one building treated as two residences served from a single 2 ERU
water service
Note: ERU = Equivalent Residential Unit (See Page 3 -7)
City of Seward Water Tariff - Revised 11/09/09 Page 3 -1
GROUP B - SMALL GENERAL SERVICE
Group B includes commercial enterprises where the use of water is incidental to the commercial activity and ,
is primarily limited to domestic and janitorial use. This class of service includes such businesses as hotels, motels,
professional office buildings, barber shops, warehouses, libraries, public offices, churches and theaters, etc. Where a
building, mall or group of facilities is served from a single service, the bill will be based on the total number of
facilities to be served, and no credit will be given for vacant facilities.
BASIS FOR MONTHLY FEE
Category /Description of Unit Charge
Hotels and motels not including bars and restaurants:
Basic charge per building 1.0 ERU
PLUS each guest room 0.3 ERU
PLUS each pair of public restrooms in excess of one pair 0.3 ERU
Office Building /Mall with offices and retail stores and businesses not
including restaurants, bars, food markets:
Basic charge per building 1.0 ERU
PLUS each office /activity 0.3 ERU
PLUS each pair of public restrooms in excess of one pair 0.3 ERU
Single Office /retail shop /professional activity not in office building,
per each office or activity
1.0 ERU
Barber, beauty, animal grooming shop:
Basic charge 1.0 ERU
PLUS charge per chair/tub 0.75 ERU
Libraries, public offices, professional offices, and similar activities:
Basic charge per building 1.0 ERU
PLUS each office /activity 0.3 ERU
PLUS each pair of public restrooms in excess of one pair 03 ERU
Doctors' offices, including medical clinics, emergency first aid
station, dentists' offices and similar activities:
Basic charge per facility 1.0 ERU
PLUS per each examination room, dental chair or similar unit 0.5 ERU
PLUS per each office 0.3 ERU
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Warehouses:
Basic charge per building 1.0 ERU
PLUS each pair of restrooms or showers exceeding one pair 0.3 ERU
Churches, theaters, assembly halls, clubs, fraternal clubs:
Basic charge per building 1.0 ERU
PLUS each pair of restrooms exceeding one pair 0.3 ERU
PLUS, for food /bar service, add charge for restaurant or bar
Public restrooms in parks and similar activities, per each pair of
restrooms 1.0 ERU
Boardwalk shops with sewage, per shop 0.5 ERU
Camping & RV Parks:
Per spigot 0.5 ERU
Per camper /motorhome hookup 0.2 ERU
Private schools, day care centers
Basic charge 2.0 ERU
PLUS per each 15 students or for children in excess of 25 0.5 ERU
Public baths and showers:
Basic charge 2.0 ERU
PLUS per each bath or shower in excess of two 0.5 ERU
NOTE: Only one basic charge will be assessed per building where different activities occupy
the same building. This does not exclude residential charges for living units within
the same building.
City of Seward Water Tariff - Revised 11/09/09 Page 3 -3
GROUP C - LARGE GENERAL SERVICE
Group C includes commercial enterprises where water usage is greater than in Small General services and /or
water is used for food preparation or other activities, but not for industrial processing. These activities will be
metered when newly constructed or when remodeling and /or repairs makes installation of meters feasible. When a
building, mall or group of facilities is served from a single service, the bill will be based on the total number of
facilities served, and no credit will be given for vacant facilities.
BASIS FOR MONTHLY FEE
Category /Description of Unit Charge
Food /grocery markets:
Basic charge 3.0 ERU
PLUS per water - cooled refrigeration unit 3.0 ERU
PLUS per butcher /meat packing unit 1.0 ERU
PLUS per bakery 1.0 ERU
PLUS per snack bar /Deli 0.5 ERU
Restaurants and /or bars (A unit may be defined as a combination
restaurant /bar if operated together or separate units if restaurant
and bar are operated separately.) This category includes all drink 01-0
and food service activities, including full service restaurants,
hospital kitchens, dormitories, dining halls, school cafeterias, etc.:
Basic charge per unit 2.0 ERU
PLUS per every 8 seats in excess of 8 seats 0.5 ERU
Snack Bar - no seating 0.5 ERU
Garage /gas stations and retail, manufacturing and repair shops not
using water for processing:
Basic charge 2.0 ERU
PLUS per pair of restrooms exceeding one pair 0.3 ERU
PLUS per each shower 0.3 ERU
PLUS per each wash bay 1.0 ERU
City of Seward Water Tariff - Revised 11/09/09 Page 3 -4
�. Public schools, if non - metered, excluding swimming pools or food
service:
Basic charge
Elementary School
Jr. High School
High School 7.0 ERU
PLUS swimming pool 7.0 ERU
PLUS charge for food service based on rate for restaurants 8.0 ERU
15.0 ERU
(Pg. 3 -4)
hospital & Nursing Homes, if un- metered, excluding food service:
Basic charge 6.0 ERU
PLUS charge for food service based on rate for restaurants (Pg. 3 -4)
Laundry (self service or commercial units), un- metered [new
laundries will be metered]:
Basic charge 2.0 ERU
PLUS per each laundry unit of 12 pounds or less capacity 1.0 ERU
i PLUS per each laundry unit larger than 12 pounds capacity 2.0 ERU
GROUP D - METERED COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL SERVICE
Group D includes commercial and industrial enterprises where water usage is greater than for small
businesses and /or water is used for food preparation, other activities and industrial processing as well as general
domestic users. All new activities shall be metered, and existing facilities will be converted to meters when
remodeling and repairs make installation of a meter feasible. Meters must include readouts at a location acceptable
to the City, to allow for accurate meter readings.
The cost of initial installation of a meter in a new facility will be paid by the customer. The cost of
maintenance, repair and replacement of the meter will be at customer expense. The customer will provide a meter,
and the user will pay the cost of installation, where an existing service is converted to meter and the commercial
use /activities of the user have not changed. If the meter is required due to changed usage, the customer will pay all
costs, including the cost of the meter. In all cases, the city will specify or approve the type of meter and its
installation.
A customer may request to be converted to meter rates. If a customer requests to convert to meter rates, the
city will install a meter at the customer's expense, and thereafter charges will be based on metered usage. A
_ customer cannot convert from metered to fixed rate billing.
C ity of Seward Water Tariff - Revised 11 /09/09 Page 3 -5
BASIS FOR MONTHLY FEE
Minimum Charge for Each Metered Service
Service Size Minimum Monthly Charge
3/4" - 1" Service $17.83
1 -1/2" - 2" Service $35.65
2 -1/4" - 4" Service $179.75
Over 4" Service I $898.75
Note: The minimum charge per metered service does not include fire sprinkler service.
Charge for Consumption
Consumption per Month per Meter Charge per 1,000 Gallons
First 50,000 Gallons $4.50
Next 500,000 Gallons $3.59 —�
Next 1,000,000 Gallons $2.70
Next 2,000,000 Gallons $2.25
Next 2,000,000 Gallons $1.14
Next 5,000,000 Gallons $1.14
All Additional Gallons $1.14
The consumption metered on several metered services serving the same owner will not be combined to
calculate the monthly hill. Each will be computed as a separate bill. Except, where an existing activity is served by
several metered services and historically the services have been combined to 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 20 million gallons of water
per calendar year. 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.
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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) $35.81
2. Fire Hydrant Use Permit: From May 1 to Tapping Fee $74.28
August 31 a Fire Hydrant Permit may be PLUS daily fee: $37.14
issued. Fire Hydrants will be turned on and PLUS weekly fee: $222.84
off by Water or Fire Department
Personnel. If the City determines that a
meter and a backtlow preventer are
required, these will also be installed by
Water Department personnel. 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:
3. Water Service Connection Fee (done by Up to 1" service not longer than 60 feet, one time
"11•■■ City): charge of $2,079.76 .
In excess of 60 feet - actual cost, but not less than
$2,079.76 .
PLUS cost of paving and curb replacement.
Done by Contractor: $125 connection fee PLUS cost of paving and curb
replacement.
4. Water Service Inspection Fee (for service $74.28
installed by others):
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5. Water Turn -On or Turn -Off (per visit, First turn -on and /or turn -off: -0-
excluding new service and new account
name): No charge for the first turn -on for All other turn -ons or turn -offs: .�
new service or new account. Seasonal turn- During business hours: $37.14
on /turn -off is not classified as a new During non- business hours: $111.41
account and will be charged as " Seasonal
turn -ons or turn - offs." Seasonal turn -ons and turn -offs: $125
6. Unauthorized Use of City Equipment $742.77
(including fire hydrants, key boxes, turn -on
and /or turn -off:
7. Restoration of Water Service (including Actual cost, including city overhead,
repair of damage by owner or contractor to labor, materials and equipment.
city facilities)
8. Locate Service:
Locate between May 1 and Oct. 31 - no
charge
Locate between Nov. 1 and April 30 - �.
$111.41
Large projects requiring several locates
will be under a special agreement with the
water utility and may include a fee.
9. Thaw Wire: Locate between May 1 and Oct. 31 - no
charge
Locate between Nov. 1 and April 30 - $111.41
10. Security Deposit: Domestic (Single Fam. & Duplex) $37.14
Commercial & Multiple Dwellings: $111.41
Fire Hydrant usage: $222.84
City of Seward Water Tariff - Revised 11/09/09 Page 3 -8
11. Contractor Work: Any contractor tapping into a city main, or
otherwise working on a city water line, must be
properly licensed to perform the work and rnust
also provide a $5,000.00 bond or equivalent cash
guarantee payable to the city.
12. Ship Water (Water furnished to Less than 1,000 gallons from Seward Small Boat
temporarily moored vessels): 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):
$74.28
Basic Charge (outside regular business hours)@
$148.55
PLUS $6.92 per 1000 gallons for all water
used.
Note: Customer will be responsible for actual
charges related to all work and materials required
to provide water to vessel. The Point of delivery
for potable water supplied by the City shall be at
WNW
the customer side of the meter /backflow preventer,
and the customer is responsible for water quality
from the delivery point to his vessel.
City of Seward Water Tariff - Revised 11/09/09 Page 3 -9
Water Rates and Charges - 2011
Rates for Water by Class of Service
ANNUAL RATE ADJUSTMENT: The rates and fees herein provided are adjusted annually beginning the
first billing of each calendar year to reflect an average of the five previous published years' annual increases in
the Consumer Price Index, All Items, 1982 -84 =100 for all Urban Consumers, Anchorage, Alaska Area ( "CPI ")
as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (For example, 2011 rates
reflect an increase based on the average CPI for 2004 - 2008.)
GROUP A - RESIDENTIAL
Group A includes all residential customers living in single family or multiple family living units. Multiple
family units include multi- plexcs, apartments and townhouses, but exclude hotels, motels and similar transient
accommodations. The accounts may be paid by individual occupants or owners of multiple units. When the entire
water service to a multiplex or apartment building is billed to one account, the charge will be based on total number
of living units in the building whether or not occupied. Living units are considered to be complete with kitchens,
baths and plumbing for laundry units. No adjustment is made for the size of the unit, numbers of amenities or the
size of the family occupying the unit. A 25% reduction is permitted for units that are not plumbed for laundry units
provided a common laundry unit is not available in the building or apartment complex for apartment occupants.
There will be no reduction if a common laundry facility is available.
BASIS FOR MONTHLY FEE
Category /Description of Unit Charge
Living unit with plumbing for laundry, or common laundry facility 1 ERU
available on premises
Living unit without plumbing for laundry and no common laundry
available for use by the occupant 0.75 ERU
Rental apartment unit not occupied by owner when billed as a
multiple unit of 3 or more apartments served from a single water 0.75 ERU
service. (No credit will be given for unoccupied units.)
Duplex in one building treated as two residences served from a single 2 ERU
water service
Note: ERU = Equivalent Residential Unit (See Page 3 -7)
City of Seward Water Tariff - Revised 11/09/09, Effective 01 /01 /2011 Page 3 -1
GROUP B - SMALL GENERAL SERVICE
Group B includes commercial enterprises where the use of water is incidental to the commercial activity and
is primarily limited to domestic and janitorial use. This class of service includes such businesses as hotels, motels,
professional office buildings, barber shops, warehouses, libraries, public offices, churches and theaters, etc. Where a
building, mall or group of facilities is served from a single service, the bill will be based on the total number of
facilities to be served, and no credit will be given for vacant facilities.
BASIS FOR MONTHLY FEE
Category /Description of Unit Charge
Hotels and motels not including bars and restaurants: 1.0 ERU
Basic charge per building
PLUS each guest room 0.3 ERU
PLUS each pair of public restrooms in excess of one pair 0.3 ERU
Office Building /Mall with offices and retail stores and businesses not
including restaurants, bars, food markets: 1.0 ERU
Basic charge per building 0.3 ERU
PLUS each office /activity
PLUS each pair of public restrooms in excess of one pair 0.3 ERU
Single Office /retail shop /professional activity not in office building,
per each office or activity
1.0 ERU
Barber, beauty, animal grooming shop:
Basic charge 1.0 ERU
PLUS charge per chair /tub 0.75 ERU
Libraries, public offices, professional offices, and similar activities:
1.0 ERU
Basic charge per building
PLUS each office /activity 0.3 ERU
PLUS each pair of public restrooms in excess of one pair 0.3 ERU
Doctors' offices, including medical clinics, emergency first aid
station, dentists' offices and similar activities:
Basic charge per facility 1.0 ERU
PLUS per each examination room, dental chair or similar unit 0.5 ERU
PLUS per each office 0.3 ERU
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Warehouses:
Basic charge per building 1.0 ERU
PLUS each pair of restrooms or showers exceeding one pair 0.3 ERU
Churches, theaters, assembly halls, clubs, fraternal clubs:
Basic charge per building 1.0 ERU
PLUS each pair of restrooms exceeding one pair 0.3 ERU
PLUS, for food /bar service, add charge for restaurant or bar
Public restrooms in parks and similar activities, per each pair of
restrooms 1.0 ERU
Boardwalk shops with sewage, per shop 0.5 ERU
Camping & RV Parks:
Per spigot 0.5 ERU
Per camper /motorhome hookup 0.2 ERU
Private schools, day care centers
Basic charge 2.0 ERU
PLUS per each 15 students or for children in excess of 25 0.5 ERU
Public baths and showers:
Basic charge 2.0 ERU
PLUS per each bath or shower in excess of two 0.5 ERU
NOTE: Only one basic charge will be assessed per building where different activities occupy
the same building. This does not exclude residential charges for living units within
the same building.
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GROUP C - LARGE GENERAL SERVICE
Group C includes commercial enterprises where water usage is greater than in Small General services and/or
water is used for food preparation or other activities, but not for industrial processing. These activities will be
metered when newly constructed or when remodeling and /or repairs makes installation of meters feasible. When a
building, mall or group of facilities is served from a single service, the bill will be based on the total number of
facilities served, and no credit will be given for vacant facilities.
BASIS FOR MONTHLY FEE
Category /Description of Unit Charge
Food /grocery markets:
Basic charge 3.0 ERU
PLUS per water - cooled refrigeration unit 3.0 ERU
PLUS per butcher /meat packing unit 1.0 ERU
PLUS per bakery 1.0 ERU
PLUS per snack bar /Deli 0.5 ERU
Restaurants and /or bars (A unit may be defined as a combination
restaurant /bar if operated together or separate units if restaurant
and bar are operated separately.) This category includes all drink —"
and food service activities, including full service restaurants,
hospital kitchens, dormitories, dining halls, school cafeterias, etc.:
Basic charge per unit 2.0 ERU
PLUS per every 8 seats in excess of 8 seats 0.5 ERU
Snack Bar - no seating 0.5 ERU
Garage /gas stations and retail, manufacturing and repair shops not
using water for processing:
Basic charge 2.0 ERU
PLUS per pair of restrooms exceeding one pair 0.3 ERU
PLUS per each shower 0.3 ERU
PLUS per each wash bay 1.0 ERU
City of Seward Water Tariff - Revised 11/09/09, Effective 01/01/2011 Page 3-4
-•— Public schools, if non - metered, excluding swimming pools or food
service:
Basic charge
Elementary School
Jr. High School
High School 7.0 ERU
PLUS swimming pool 7.0 ERU
PLUS charge for food service based on rate for restaurants 8.0 ERU
15.0 ERU
(Pg. 3 -4)
Hospital & Nursing Homes, if un- metered, excluding food service:
Basic charge 6.0 ERU
PLUS charge for food service based on rate for restaurants (Pg. 3 -4)
Laundry (self service or commercial units), un- metered [new
laundries will be metered]:
Basic charge 2.0 ERU
PLUS per each laundry unit of 12 pounds or less capacity 1.0 ERU
PLUS per each laundry unit larger than 12 pounds capacity 2.0 ERU
GROUP D - METERED COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL SERVICE
Group D includes commercial and industrial enterprises where water usage is greater than for small
businesses and /or water is used for food preparation, other activities and industrial processing as well as general
domestic users. All new activities shall be metered, and existing facilities will be converted to meters when
remodeling and repairs make installation of a meter feasible. Meters must include readouts at a location acceptable
to the City, to allow for accurate meter readings.
The cost of initial installation of a meter in a new facility will be paid by the customer. The cost of
maintenance, repair and replacement of the meter will be at customer expense. The customer will provide a meter,
and the user will pay the cost of installation, where an existing service is converted to meter and the commercial
use /activities of the user have not changed. If the meter is required due to changed usage, the customer will pay all
costs, including the cost of the meter. In all cases, the city will specify or approve the type of meter and its
installation.
A customer may request to be converted to meter rates. If a customer requests to convert to meter rates, the
city will install a meter at the customer's expense, and thereafter charges will be based on metered usage. A
customer cannot convert from metered to fixed rate billing.
City of Seward Water Tariff - Revised 11/09/09, Effective 01 /01/2011 Page 3 -5
BASIS FOR MONTHLY FEE
Minimum Charge for Each Metered Service
Service Size Minimum Monthly Charge
3/4" - 1" Service $18.74
1 -1/2" - 2" Service $37.47
2 -1/4" - 4" Service $188.92
Over 4" Service $944.59
Note: The minimum charge per metered service does not include lire sprinkler service.
Charge for Consumption
Consumption per Month per Meter Charge per 1,000 Gallons
First 50,000 Gallons $4.73
Next 500,000 Gallons $3.77 --4
Next 1,000,000 Gallons $2.84
Next 2,000,000 Gallons $2.36
Next 2,000,000 Gallons $1.20
Next 5,000,000 Gallons $1.20
All Additional Gallons $1.20
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 existing activity is served by several
metered services and historically the services have been combined to 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 20 million gallons of water
per calendar year. 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.
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GROUP E - SPECIAL RATES AND FEES
Group E includes charges for other categories of service not included in Groups A through D.
WNW
1. Equivalent Residential Wait (ERU) $37.64
2. Fire Hydrant Use Permit: From May 1 to Tapping Fee $78.07
August 31 a Fire Hydrant Permit may be PLUS daily fee: $39.03
issued. Fire Hydrants will be turned on and PLUS weekly fee: $234.20
off by Water or Fire Department
Personnel. If the City determines that a
meter and a backflow preventer are
required, these will also be installed by
Water Department personnel. 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:
3. Water Service Connection Fee (done by Up to 1" service not longer than 60 feet, one time
City): charge of $2,185.83.
In excess of 60 feet - actual cost, but not less than
$2,185.83.
PLUS cost of paving and curb replacement.
Done by Contractor: $131.38 connection fee PLUS cost of paving and
curb replacement.
4. Water Service Inspection Fee (for service $78.07
installed by others):
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5. Water Turn -On or Turn -Off (per visit, First turn -on and /or turn -off: -0-
excluding new service and new account
name): No charge for the first turn -on for All other turn -ons or turn -offs:
new service or new account. Seasonal turn- During business hours: $39.03
on /turn -off is not classified as a new During non - business hours: $117.09
account and will be charged as " Seasonal
turn -ons or turn - offs." Seasonal turn -ons and turn -offs: $131.38
6. Unauthorized Use of City Equipment $780.65
(including fire hydrants, key boxes, turn -on
and /or turn -off:
7. Restoration of Water Service (including Actual cost, including city overhead,
repair of damage by owner or contractor to labor, materials and equipment.
city facilities)
8. Locate Service:
Locate between May 1 and Oct. 31 - no
charge
Locate between Nov. 1 and April 30 - ....
S117.09
Large projects requiring several locates
will be under a special agreement with the
water utility and may include a fee.
9. Thaw Wire: Locate between May 1 and Oct. 31 - no
charge
Locate between Nov. 1 and April 30 - $117.09
10. Security Deposit: Domestic (Single Fam. & Duplex) $39.03
Commercial & Multiple Dwellings: $117.09
Fire Hydrant usage: $234.20
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11. Contractor Work: 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.
12. Ship Water (Water furnished to Less than 1,000 gallons from Seward Small Boat
temporarily moored vessels): 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):
$78.07
Basic Charge (outside regular business hours)@
$156.13
PLUS $7.27 per 1000 gallons for all water
used.
Note: Customer will be responsible for actual
charges related to all work and materials required
to provide water to vessel. The Point of delivery
for potable water supplied by the City shall he at
WIPP
the customer side of the meter /backflow preventer,
and the customer is responsible for water quality
from the delivery point to his vessel.
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