RESOLUTION NO. 2012-05
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER AND SEWER RATES
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.2011-11 adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Keenesburg onOctober 17, 2011the Town established water and sewer rates and related fees; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has reviewed such water and sewer rates and fees and findsthat the regular water and sewer rates should remain unchanged, and that the bulk water rate should be increased as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF KEENESBURG, COLORADO:
Section 1. The following water and sewer rates are hereby established, effective with the billings for the period beginning March 1, 2012:
A.Water Tap
1.Water Tap Fee, single-family:¾” tap$ 8,000
1” tap$12,000
1½” tap$26,000
2” tap$37,000
2.Water Tap Fee, multi-family: The water tap fee for multi-family units shall be 60% of the fee for a single-family water tap for each unit. An irrigation tap shall also be required if more than 6,500 square feet of irrigated landscaping. The size of irrigation tap shall be determined by the Town Engineer.
B.Sewer Tap
1.Sewer Tap Fee, single-family:¾” tap$ 6,500
1” tap$ 9,000
1½” tap$14,000
2” tap$20,000
2.Sewer Tap Fee, multi-family: The sewer tap fee for multi-family units shall be equivalent to the single-family sewer tap fee rate set forth above for each unit.
C.Residential Water Rates
Water Monthly User Fee (all tap sizes):
0 to 6,000 gallons$27.00 minimum charge
6,001 to 10,000 gallons$2.25 additional per thousand gallons
10,001 to 20,000 gallons$3.25 additional per thousand gallons
20,001 to 40,000 gallons$4.00 additional per thousand gallons
40,001 to 60,000 gallons$5.00 additional per thousand dollars
60,001 gallons or more$6.00 additional per thousand gallons
D.Bulk Water Rates
- $7.00 per 1000 gallons
- Sewer Usage Rates
1.In-Town Sewer Monthly User Fee:$31.50
2.Outside Town Limits Sewer Monthly User Fee:$63.00
F.Miscellaneous Fees
1.Disconnection, owner requested$30.00
(Non-emergency)
2.Disconnection, delinquency$40.00
3.Connection or reconnection, owner requested$30.00
(Non-emergency)
4.Reconnection, delinquency$40.00
5.Dishonored check$25.00
Following presentment of a dishonored check, all future payments for water and sewer bills on the account must be made by cash, money order or certified funds.
Section 2.Resolution 2011-07regarding water and sewer rates and miscellaneous fees, are hereby repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ, and ADOPTED this 21st day of February, 2012.
TOWN OF KEENESBURG, COLORADO
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Danny R. Kipp
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debra L. Chumley
Town Clerk
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