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January 30, 2011
4:50 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Ca11: Members: Chairperson Bob Greenwood
Ron Welper
Harold Getty
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Ordinance change and establishment of sewer rates at the same rate as
Waterloo's residential sewer rate for all participating governmental bodies
signatory to an agreement with the City of Waterloo —Submitted by Larry N.
Smith, Waste Management Services Superintendent.
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LARRY N. SMITH SUPERINTENDENT
Council Communication
City Council Meeting: 1/23/2012
Prepared: 1/18/2012
Dept. Head Signature: 4447 ..-:
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SUBJECT: Sewer Regulation Ordinance Change
Submitted by: Larry N. Smith
Recommended City Council Action: Requesting approval to amend Waterloo City
Code - Section 8 - Public Utilities - Chapter 3 - Sewer Regulations - Article A - User
Charges and Fees (8-3A 2:A.3) to read as follows: 3. User who are located outside of the
limits of the city shall pay double the rates specified herein, (Ord.4261, 10-6-1997)
unless an agreement has been reached and signed between the City of Waterloo and the
contributing municipality or entity.
Summary Statement
Expenditure Required:
Source of Funds:
Policy Issue:
Alternative:
Background Information: Regionalization of the City of Waterloo Waste Water
Sewer Treatment Facility.
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8-3A-1
SECTION:
8-3A-1:
8-3A-2:
8-3A-3:
8-3A-4:
8-3A-4-1:
8-3A-4-2:
8-3A-4-3:
8-3A-4-4:
8-3A-4-5:
CHAPTER 3
SEWER REGULATIONS
ARTICLE A. USER CHARGES AND FEES
Wastewater Volume
Determination Of Rates And Charges
Charges And Fees
Connection Charges
Building Sewer Connection Charges; Determination
Cross And Lateral Sewer Connection Charges
Use Of Sewer Connection Charges
Permitted Connections
Violations And Penalties
8-3A-1: WASTEWATER VOLUME:
8-3A-2
A. For purposes of establishing user charges, the quantity of
wastewater discharged to the POTW by a user shall be determined
by and held to be the quantity of water used based on water meter
readings of the waterworks or private water supply unless otherwise
approved by the superintendent. If a user shall use water which
comes from a private water supply, the user shall meter the water at
his own expense when required by the superintendent and shall pay
the appropriate user charges.
B. All charges and fees not otherwise provided for in this article shall
be set by resolution. (Ord. 4261, 10-6-1997)
8-3A-2: DETERMINATION OF RATES AND CHARGES:
A. Each connection to the POTW shall pay user charges in accordance
with the following schedule:
1. The maximum quarterly rate shall be based on one hundred
percent (100%) of water consumption during the winter quarter as
recorded by the Waterloo waterworks. For those users of water
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8-3A-2
8-3A-2
being billed on a monthly basis by the Waterloo waterworks, the
maximum monthly rate shall be based on one hundred percent
(100%) of the monthly water consumption. Industrial users will be
billed on actual water consumption unless otherwise approved by the
superintendent. Any special or private contracts shall be metered at
the user's expense. (Ord. 4261, 10-6-1997)
2. Users who have their own private wells shall pay a minimum of
fifty three dollars eighty three cents ($53.83) per quarter, unless
required to properly meter wastewater flows by the superintendent.
(Ord. 4699, 6-14-2004)
3. Users who are located outside of the limits of the city shall pay
double the rates specified herein. (Ord. 4261, 10-6-1997)
4. If the rates as specified in this section are not paid when due as
required by this section, there shall be added to the rates a penalty
of five percent (5%). The clerk shall certify to the county treasurer all
sewer rates, charges or rentals and penalties delinquent. (Ord. 4482,
5-29-2001)
5. A surcharge for wastewaters in excess of domestic strength and
containing no such chemical or other substances as would interfere
with the proper operation of the purifying plant, shall be computed
according to the following formula:
BOD - $0.10/pound
TSS - 0.10/pound
TKN - 0.10/pound
(Ord. 4261, 10-6-1997)
6. The following sewer rental charge shall become effective upon
passage of this section:
Minimum monthly charge'
Minimum quarterly charge2
Per Ccf3 over minimum monthly charge
$12.50
37.50
1.98
Notes:
1. Includes first 3 Ccf.
2. Includes first 9 Ccf.
3. Ccf = 100 cubic feet of metered water used or metered wastewater
discharge if provided in permit.
(Ord. 4997, 6-21-2010)
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WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
3505 EASTON AVE WATERLOO, IA 50702 (319) 291-4553 FAX (319) 291-4523
LARRY N. SMITH SUPERINTENDENT
Council Communication
City Council Meeting: 1/30/2012
Prepared: 1/23/2012
Dept. Head Signature: r 114,. 4
# of Attachments:
SUBJECT: Establish sewer rates for outside city users
Submitted by: Larry N. Smith
Recommended City Council Action: Requesting to establish rates at the same rate as
Waterloo's residential sewer rate for all participating governmental bodies signatory to an
agreement with City of Waterloo. The agreement will contain details of additional
charges in accordance with Waterloo Sewer Use Ordinance and be signed by the Mayor
and City Clerk of Waterloo.
Summary Statement
Expenditure Required:
Source of Funds:
Policy Issue:
Alternative:
Background Information:
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