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