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(Amending or Repealing Ordinances)
CFN=110 - Water/Sewer/Garbage Rates & Policies
Passed - 11/19/2002
Water Rate Fee 5% Increase (2003-2005) & System Development Charge
Increase - Amending KCC Ch. 7.02
(amends secs. 7.02.160;7.02.180;7.02.300;7.02.310)
Amends Ords.2370;2495;2732;3043;3143;3486;3534
Amended
by Ord.
3679
(sec. 7.02.160(c))
Amended
by Ord.
3779
(secs.
7.02.300 & 7.02.310)
Amended
by Ord.
3819
(secs.
7.02.300 & 7.02.310)
Amended
by Ord.
3864
(Secs.
7.02.300 & 7.02.310)
Amended
by Ord.
3901
(Secs.
7.02.160;7.02.300;7.02.310)
Amended
by Ord.
3915
(secs.
7.02.300;7.03.310)
Amended
by Ord.
3960;4019
(sec. 7.02.160)
ORDINANCE NO. �%
AN ORDINANCE of the city council of the city of
Kent, Washington amending chapter 7 02 of the Kent City
Code, increasing the temporary and permanent water rates
within and outside the city limits by five percent (5%) for
2003, 2004, and 2005, and increasing the water system
development charge
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS
SECTION]. - Amendment Section 7 02 160 of the Kent City Code is
amended to increase the system development charge as follows
Sec. 7.02.160. Installation and connection charges inside city limits.
A Tap charge — Connection by water utdity Any property owner within the city
limits applying for water service shall pay in full a tap charge plus a system
development charge prior to issuance of the water service permit The tap charge will
include the cost of connection and laying the pipe from the city water main to the
property line of the property to which service is desired, or at a distance of sixty (60)
feet from the main toward such property line, whichever is shorter The minimum tap
charge so established for service installed by the water utility is as follows
1 Two hundred seventy-five dollars ($275) for each five -eighth (5/8) inch
by three-quarter (3/4) inch connection
2 Three hundred twenty-five dollars ($325) for each three-quarter (3/4)
inch connection
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3 Three hundred fifty dollars ($350) for each one (1) inch connection
4 Six hundred dollars ($600) for each one and one-half (1 1/2) inch
connection
5 Eight hundred dollars ($800) for each two (2) inch connection
On any connection over two (2) inches, the minimum tap charge shall be the
actual cost of the meter and installation, plus twenty-five (25) percent
B Tap charee — Connection by licensed contractor If the workload of the water I
utility as determined by the director of public works is such that the installation of the
water connection would interfere with the proper operation and maintenance of the
water system, the director of public works may require that the property owner employ
a licensed contractor to make the connection and install the necessary line and
materials except the water meter All such water services shall meet or exceed the
standards and specifications approved by the director of public works The mimmum
tap charge is as follows
1. One hundred dollars ($100) for each five -eighth (5/8) inch by three-
quarter (3/4) inch connection
2. One hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) for each three-quarter (3/4) inch
connection I
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3 One hundred seventy-five dollars ($175) for each one (1) inch
connection
4 Three hundred sixty dollars ($360) for each one and one-half (1 1/2)
inch connection
5. Five hundred dollars ($500) for each two (2) inch connection j
All such contractor installed connections shall be guaranteed by the contractor
for a period of one (1) year j
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C System development char)Ze The system development charge is as follows
1 One thousand one hundred dollars (Q'I Two thousand six hundred
dollars ($2,600) for each meter less than one (1) inch in size
2 One thousand ahie hundred yrrty gh4 a,.ii,. ($ 958)Four thousand six
hundred twenty-seven dollars ($4,627) for each one (1) inch meter,
Ten thousand four hundred
dollars ($10,400) for each one and one-half (1 1/2) inch meter
4 Seven theusaffd eight .:;ndred t•:enyytwo dellafs re- 922 Eighteen
thousand four hundred eighty-six dollars ($18,486) for each two (2) inch meter
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five hundred ninety four dollars ($41,594) for each three (3) inch meter
three thousand nine hundred thirty-three dollars ($73,933) for each four (4) inch meter
for each five (5)
inch meter
g. Seventy tr etisa d fouf hvndreadollars (Q'na 4"One hundred sixty-six
for each six (6) inch meter
for each eight (8) inch meter
each ten (10) inch meter
D Installation of undersized meter If an undersized meter is installed, a deduction 11
will be allowed from the above charges, including system development charges, which
will reflect the difference in cost between the undersized meter and the regular size
meter All service material (including water meter) will remain the property of the city li
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E Tap change If the tap is changed to one of a larger size, the cost and expense
of such charge must be paid before the larger size tap is installed
F Pavans replacement— charee fit becomes necessary during the installation of
such connection on a time and material basis to break and replace either concrete or
blacktop paving, then in each instance an additional charge shall be made to cover the
I cost of such repair
SECTION 2. - Amendment Section 7 02,180 of the Kent City Code is
amended to increase temporary water rates within the city as follows
Sec. 7.02.180. Temporary water meters.
A When water service is required for a specific short-term duration, upon approval
of the director of public works, a temporary water meter may be obtained from the
(water utility
B Such meters shall only be used for a designated project and shall be promptly
returned to the water utility upon completion of the project or at the end of sixty (60)
(days, whichever comes first The meters are to be returned in the same condition as
(when rented, and the user shall be held responsible for any damage thereto including
all repair or replacement costs While in the user's possession, the user shall be
solely responsible for the meter and as such, should it be lost or stolen, the user shall
pay the water utility the cost of its replacement
IC The director of public works shall require that a cash bond be deposited with the
Imty prior to receipt of a temporary meter The amount of the bond shall equal the
cost of the respective meter Upon return of the meter, the payment of all
charges including any meter repair or replacement costs, the cash bond
be released back to the user
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D Temporary meters may be moved from one (1) hydrant to another within the
same project, provided, the water utility is notified in advance of the proposed
I relocation and that hydrant wrenches are used to make all connections and
I disconnections
E. The following temporary meter rates apply during the time periods listed below
per one hundred 000) cubic feet of water used g4ie Oha f,., O_ water used 41...,.•...1, t ,.
temparaf., meter shall be ,.4 .. Fate of one dollar mid 41.,.4., H.«ee ,.epi.. ($133) p
htffidred (100) eubte feet, phis a metef charge as established in subseettens (E)(1) an
Effective Date
January 1—December 31
12/31/1999
S230
01/01/2003
$242
01/01/2004
$254
01/01/2005
$267
All rates are also subject to a one-time temporary meter charge Plu�a deter
eharge-as follows established , ,.ubseettens (E)(1) and (E)(2) e f this seet.ep
1 Up to one and one-half (1 1/2) inch meter, fifty dollars ($50),
2. Two (2) inch and larger meter, one hundred dollars ($100)
Payment shall be made in full upon return of the meter If a meter is lost or
stolen, payment for water used shall be based on an estimate made by the director of
public works
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SECTION 3. - Amendment Section 7 02 300 of the Kent City Code is
amended to increase water rates within the city as follows j
Sec. 7.02.300. Water rates within the city.
A Water rates The following staggered rates apply during the time periods listed
below Within each time period, the lower rate applies per one hundred (100) cubic j
feet of water used W to or equal to seven hundred (700) cubic feet, and the higher rate
applies per one hundred (100) cubic feet of water used in excess of seven hundred
(700) cubic feet
Effective Date
October I — April0
May I — September 30
< 700 ft
> 700 ft'
< 700 ft
> 700 ft'
12/31)1999
$124
$169
$164
$209
01/01/2003
$130
$177
$172
$219
01/01/2004
$137
$186
$181
$230
X01/01/2005
$144
$195
$190
$242
I I
11 The «.e«thl„ Fate f..em Oet,he- 1 to A pfil 30 is a dell.,« and t., , R4 y f u f Gents
($124) per ane hiind-ed (1 00) e„h.e feet plus a fne«thly demand eharge for setwtee ..«.1
,rete.- and from May 1 t. September 30 the ,,.,e«thhy rate . e .fell,,f and sixty fou
onto (SI 64) per e hundred (100) eubte feet plus ., epthh. demand sharge F .
and metef nfr etiye Deeefaber 31 1999 the mopthhy rate COM Oeteher 1 to
Apal 'Sri is one dellaf: and twenty F of ee«ts ($124) per ene hundred (1 00) vu,h,e feet
fef all a less then o ,el to seven hundred /7001 e,uh,e feet phis a loll,f an
six4y Hine e«ts (N1 69) « e h,undr-ed (100) eubis feet fr all . gf eater than s
btmdfed (700) e„h,e feet phis a monthly demand ekafge for e and meter
F.ff_..t_;.,, T)Hp,— er 31 1999 the me«thl Fate ffe M 1 to September 30 is enee
,fellaf and sixty F of ee«t.. ($164)pe- Eme hundfed (1 nn) ....1..., feet for a4,tse less than
et plusywo dollars ali,1 fime e«ts ($2 no) per
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All rates are also subject to a The monthly demand charge for service and meter,
which is as follows
Meter size
(inches)
Charge
5/8 x 3/4
$ 220
1
245
1%
330
2
400
3
13 95
4
1680
6
28 10
8
37 59
10
4946
Lifeline customers The city council will establish eligibility cntena for lifeline
lifeline -qualified water service customers, the following rates apply for li
,e hundred (100) cubic feet the monthly rate is r ,t,, &e ,.errs ien nc i
Effective Dare
January I —December 31
12/31/1999
$045
01/01/2003
$047
01/01/2004
$049
01/01/2005
$051
All lifeline rates are also subject to the monthly demand charge for service and
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BC Rate adjustment
1 Subject to the right of access and inspection by a representative of the
city, water service customers of the city may apply for a one-time rate adjustment for
any single billing period under the following circumstances
a An accidental water leak has been discovered on the subject
property, or
b A water line failure has occurred on the subject property, or
c An unexplained, abnormal water meter reading has occurred on
the subject property even though subsequent city inspection of the water meter
indicates that the meter is functioning properly
This rate adjustment shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the difference
between the total amount of the billing period sought for adjustment minus the
customer's average water usage For the purposes of this subsection, the "average
water usage" shall be computed by determining the total volume of water consumed,
under normal use conditions, during the preceding twelve (12) months and dividing
that total volume by the number of times the city would typically read the customer's
ter meter in a twelve (12) month period
2. This rate adjustment is permitted on a one-time basis only and can only
applied to one (1) billing period To be eligible for tlus rate adjustment, the affected
ter system must be owned by or subject to the exclusive control of the customer and
be located between the city's water meter and owner's residence or structure The bill i
sought for adjustment must exceed two (2) times the customer's highest usage in any j
single billing period during the twelve (12) months prior to the billing period sought
for adjustment
3 Following a request for rate adjustment provided under this subsection,
the city's finance director, or his/her designee, shall review the request and determine
whether or not to adjust the customer's monthly billing In order to make a proper
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determination, city staff shall be entitled to access, inspect and approve the customer's
water system repair prior to granting a rate adjustment
4. If approved, the city shall make this rate adjustment by issuing a credit
to the customer's account after verification of leakage or water system failure,
inspection of water meter and water system, where applicable, and verification of
corrective repairs All repairs shall occur within thirty (30) days of application to the
city
5 The owner may request reconsideration of the decision of the finance
director, or his/her designee, by the city council through the city council's operation
committee
SECTION 4. - Amendment Section 7 02 310 of the Kent City Code is
amended to increase water rates outside the city as follows
Sec. 7.02.310. Water rates outside city.
A Water rates The following staggered rates apply during the time periods listed
below Within each time period, the lower rate applies per one hundred (100) cubic
feet of water used up to or equal to seven hundred (700) cubic feet, and the higher rate ;
ap lu ies per one hundred (100) cubic feet of water used in excess of seven hundred
Effective Date
October 1— April 30
May 1 —September 30
<700 ft
> 700 ft
< 700 ft'
> 700 ft
12/31/1999$1
64
$209
$200
$2 46
01/01/2003
$1 72
$2 19
$210
$2 58
01/01/2004
$1 81
$230
$221
$271
01/01/2005
$190
$242
$232
$2 85
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All rates are also subject to a monthly demand charge for service and meter
as follows
Meter size
(inches)
Charge
5/8 x 3/4
$ 220
1
245
1%
330
2
400
3
13 95
4
1680
6
28 10
8
3759
10
4946
Lifeline customers The city council will establish eligibility criteria for lifeline
lifeline -qualified water service customers, the following rates apply for
one hundred (100) cubic
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Effective Date
January 1— December 31
12/31/1999
$048
01/01/2003
$050
01/01/2004
$0 53
Ot/01/2005
$0 56
All lifeline rates are also subject to the monthly demand charge for service and
meter as set forth in subsection (A) of this section
13C Rate adjustment
1 Subject to the right of access and inspection by a representative of the
city, water service customers of the city may apply for a one-time rate adjustment for
any single billing period under the following circumstances
or
a An accidental water leak has been discovered on the subject
b A water line failure has occurred on the subject property, or
c An unexplained, abnormal water meter reading has occurred on
he subject property even though subsequent city inspection of the water meter
indicates that the meter is functioning properly
This rate adjustment shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the difference
the total amount of the billing period sought for adjustment minus the
average water usage For the purposes of this subsection, the "average
usage" shall be computed by determining the total volume of water consumed,
normal use conditions, during the preceding twelve (12) months and dividing
total volume by the number of times the city would typically read the customer's
meter in a twelve (12) month period
2 This rate adjustment is permitted on a one-time basis only and can only
applied to one (1) billing period To be eligible for this rate adjustment, the affected
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r water system must be owned by or subject to the exclusive control of the customer and
be located between the city's water meter and owner's residence or structure The bill
sought for adjustment must exceed two (2) times the customer's highest usage in any
single billing period during the twelve (12) months prior to the billing period sought
for adjustment
3. Following a request for rate adjustment provided under this subsection,
the city's finance director, or his/her designee, shall review the request and determine
whether or not to adjust the customer's monthly billing In order to make a proper
determination, city staff shall be entitled to access, inspect and approve the customer's
water system repair prior to granting a rate adjustment
4. If approved, the city shall make this rate adjustment by issuing a credit
to the customer's account after verification of leakage or water system failure,
inspection of water meter and water system, where applicable, and verification of
corrective repairs All repairs shall occur within thirty (30) days of application to the
5 The owner may request reconsideration of the decision of the finance
director, or his/her designee, by the city council through the city council's operation
committee
SECTION 5. — Severability If any one or more section, subsections, or
sentences of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same
shall remain in full force and effect
SECTION 6. — E.(fective Date This ordinance shall take effect and be
force thirty (30) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as
vided by law R 414
JIM rITE, MAYOR `
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ATTEST -
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM
TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED day of /(i?`i Pf� '2002.
APPROVED day of �il/ 2002
PUBLISHED- 3 day of '2002
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No 31"� 7
by the city council of the city of Kent, Washington, and approved by the mayor
of the city of Kent as hereon indicated
P \C, I\Ordmaa.%Wa RateAma d 2002-FMAL d.c
(SEAL)
BRENDA JACOBt&, CITY CLERK
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