Utility Rates
2013 Utility Rates
More information about the Utilities Division's changes to water, wastewater and stormwater/flood management is available in the 2013 Annual Budget.
Utility revenue increases are considered by City Council beginning in October of each year, as part of the citywide budget process.
Utility rates are set so that sufficient revenues are generated to support operations, maintenance and improvements for each of the city utilities. There are different calculations of fixed costs for each of the different utilities.
Monthly Water User Charges
Quantity Charges/1,000 Gallons (apply to all customers)
| Blocks |
Block Rates |
Block Size
(percent of monthly water budget) |
| Block 1 |
$2.32 |
0 - 60 % |
| Block 2 |
$3.09 |
61 - 100 % |
| Block 3 |
$6.18 |
101 - 150 % |
| Block 4 |
$9.27 |
151 - 200 % |
| Block 5 |
$15.45 |
Greater than 200 % |
Service Charges
| Meter Size |
Inside City |
Outside City |
| 3/4" |
$9.16 |
$13.74 |
| 1" |
$15.42 |
$23.13 |
| 1 1/2" |
$33.23 |
$49.85 |
| 2" |
$58.21 |
$87.32 |
| 3" |
$129.50 |
$194.25 |
| 4" |
$229.31 |
$343.96 |
| 6" |
$514.60 |
$771.89 |
| 8" |
$913.97 |
$1,370.95 |
The city uses an increasing block-rate structure. As the amount of water use increases and moves into the next block, the cost per thousand gallons increases. To learn more about water budgets and how they are calculated, go to the basics of your water budgets.
Bulk Water and Metered Hydrant Rate = $8 per 1,000 gallons
Miscellaneous Charges
| Description for Fees |
Miscellaneous Charges |
Fee |
| Disconnect Fee |
To terminate water service |
$33 |
| Final Notice Fee |
To mail water service termination notice |
$14 |
| Meter Removal Fee |
To remove water meter |
$62 |
| Meter Reset Fee |
To reset water meter |
$54 |
| Reconnect Fee |
To resume water service |
$31 |
| After Hours Reconnect Fee |
To resume water service after 3 p.m., on weekends or on holidays |
$58 |
| Special Read Fee |
Special meter reads and final bill meter reads
|
$39 |
| Meter Test Fee |
To test meter (if meter is inaccurate, fee will be refunded) |
$50 |
| Water Monitor Fee |
To purchase water monitor |
$110 |
Monthly Wasterwater User Charges
Quantity Charges / 1,000 Gallons
| Inside City |
Outside City |
| $4.22 |
$6.30 |
Service Charges
| Meter Size |
Inside City |
Outside City |
| 3/4" |
$1.05 |
$1.58 |
| 1" |
$1.84 |
$2.78 |
| 1 1/2" |
$4.20 |
$6.25 |
| 2" |
$7.40 |
$11.13 |
| 3" |
$16.64 |
$24.99 |
| 4" |
$29.61 |
$44.42 |
| 6" |
$66.62 |
$99.91 |
| 8" |
$118.44 |
$177.61 |
Average Winter Consumption (AWC)
The wastewater quantity charges for residential customers are billed using actual water use or Average Winter Consumption (AWC), whichever is less. AWC means the average water use per month during the most recent December through March time period. Non-residential customers are billed for wastewater quantity charges based on actual use or indoor water budget allocation depending on their selected water budget option.
Monthly Stormwater and Flood Management Fees
Owners of single-family dwellings within the city limits will pay the following monthly stormwater fees.
| Size of Parcel |
Fee |
| Up to 15,000 square feet |
$7.47 |
| 15,000 to 30,000 square feet |
$9.34 |
| 30,000 square feet or more |
$11.21 |
The fee for all non-single-family dwellings is individually calculated.
Last Updated on Thursday, 14 February 2013 12:22
