HomeMy WebLinkAbout 15-54 Prescribing Water Rates, Fees, Tolls and Charges for the Town of FirestoneRESOLUTION NO. 15-
A RESOLUTION PRESCRIBING WATER RATES, FEES, TOLLS AND CHARGES FOR
THE TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO,
WHEREAS, the Town of Firestone (the "Town") operates a municipal water system; and
WHEREAS, the Town and Central Weld County Water District ("CWCWD") are parties
to various intergovernmental agreements concerning the provision of water service and facilities
to the Town; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to such intergovernmental agreements, CWCWD from time to time
imposes increased charges pertaining to the provision of water service to the Towns and
WHEREAS, after review and analysis of the costs of operating and maintaining the
Town's water system, including completion of a water rate study and an analysis of capital
needs, and in consideration of applicable CWCWD increases and increases in the costs of
operating, maintaining and improving the Town's water system, the Board of Trustees has
determined that increases in the water system rates, fees, tolls and charges are necessary; and
WHEREAS, the current water taps fees and monthly water rates do not adequately
provide for the capital needs and operations of the Town's water system; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees by this resolution desires to establish various rates, fees,
tolls and charges for Town water service and water usage, effective January 1, 2016;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO:
Section 1. Water rates and charges. The following monthly rates and charges shall be
imposed for water service received through the Town of Firestone water system:
1
Water Water Charge Per I,000
Meter Base Rate Included in Gallons
Base
,� Size Charge Rate (Gallons) Gallons Rate
Residential
1" $ 54.29 -0-
2" $ 172.87 -0-
Residential 0-5,000 $ 2.03
5,001-20,000 $ 3.57
Above 20,000 $ 5.72
Commercial,
Industrial,
Irrigation,
Mobile Home
Parks
1" $ 54.29 -0-
2" $ 172.87 -0-
3" $ 322.88 -0-
Commercial & All usage $ 3.15
Industrial
Irrigation Only All usage $ 4.79
Mobile Home All usage $ 3.57
Parks
Out —of--Town Base rates and gallon charges for any out -of --town service shall be
Rates
two times the in -Town rates and charges.
2
Section 2. Connection, capital investment and repair fees. The following connection and
capital investment and repair fees shall be imposed, except that the Town of Firestone shall not
be required to pay such connection fees for irrigation sprinkler systems for any public parks,
rights -of --way, open space, or medians, or any facility developed, owned or paid for by the Town.
Capital
Connection Investment Capital
Meter Fee and Repair Fee Investment Fee
Size CWCWD Town CWCWD Total
55800 $ 25000 $ 45000 $ 115800
3AIt $ 79700 $ 35000 $ 65000 $ 16,700
1" $12,500 $ 500 $105000 $ 27,500
1-1/2" $23,000 $ 11,000 $20,000 $ 545000
2" $365400 $ 18,000 $323000 $ 86,400
Connection and capital investment and repair fees as well as any other fees for taps requiring a meter
larger than 2" shall be determined by the Board of Trustees on an individual basis considering such
factors as type of use, contemplated volume demand for water, effect on the entire water system in
the Town, connection and capital investment fees imposed by CWCWD, and all other factors
relevant to the application. All taps requiring a meter larger than 2" and all taps applied for where
the service requested is outside of the Town limits shall be by contract with the Board of Trustees.
Out -of --town taps of 2" or less shall be charged fees at two times the amount of in -Town fees.
Section 3. Construction Hydrant Meter Rental Terms. The following fees shall be imposed
for hydrant meters supplied by the Town for construction water use. A Hydrant Connection Permit
must be obtained from the Town Clerk prior to any water being used from any fire hydrant. Such
permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed 6 months.
Deposit
Administr•ationFee
Meter Rental
Late Charge
Water Usage Rate
$ 1,500.00 per meter
$ 25.00 per permit
$ 2.00 per day
$ 5.00 per day
$ 3.15 per 1,000 gallons
Section 4. Meter & Yoke Fees. The following fees shall be imposed for Meter and Yoke
assemblies installed by the Town for new service connections; such fees for taps requiring a meter
larger than 2" shall be as set by contract with the Board of Trustees:
Meter Tap Size
5/8"
"
1
3
Meter &Yoke Fee
$ 1,006.37
$ 1,042.55
$ 1,331.00
1-1/2" Commercial
14/2" Irrigation
$ 3,546.95
$ 2,663.00
2" Commercial $ 43459.71
2" Irrigation $ 35095.95
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective on January 1, 2016.
Section 6. All other resoh�tions or portions thereof inconsistent or conflicting with this
resolution or any portion hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF Lza, , 2015.
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TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO