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Home My WebLink About 14-70 Prescribing Water Rates, Fees, Tolls and ChargesRESOLUTION NO. 14- 70 A RESOLUTION PRESCRIBING WATER RATES, FEES, TOLLS AND CHARGES FOR THE TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 14-65 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 Town; 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, on December 10, 2014, the Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. 14-65 concerning water rates, fees, tolls and charges, but said Resolution contained errors and the Board of Trustees desires to repeal Resolution No. 14-65 and correct those errors by adopting a new, revised resolution; 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, 20155 and 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 Meter Base Rate Residential 5/8" $20.22 3/4" $31.01 1" $51.22 14 /2" $101.08 2" $163.09 Residential Commercial, Industrial, Irrigation, Mobile Home Parks 5/8" $20.22 3/4" $31.01 1" $51.22 1-1/2" $101.08 2" $163.09 3" $304.61 6" $1,204.40 Commercial & Industrial Irrigation Only Mobile Home Parks Water Included in Base Rate (Gallons -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- Water Charge Per 19000 Gallons Gallons Rate 0-5,000 $1.91 5, )01-2000 $3.37 Above 20,000 $5.40 All usage $2.97 All usage $4.52 All usage $3.37 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. 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 5/8" $ 5,800 $ 2,000 $ 4,000 $ 11,800 3/4" $ 71700 $ 3,000 $ 6,000 $ 16,700 1" $125500 $ 59000 $103000 $ 27,500 1-1/2" $2300 $ 11,000 $2000 $ 5400 2" $36,400 $ 18,000 WOO $ 865400 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-of4own 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 $ 1,500.00 per meter Administration Fee $ 25.00 per permit Meter Rental $ 2.00 per day Late Charge $ 5.00 per day Water Usage Rate $ 2.50 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 Meter &Yoke Fee 3 5/8" $ 15006.37 3/4" $ 1,042.55 1" $ 19331.00 1-1/2" Commercial $ 3,447.72 14/2" Irrigation $ 2,563.77 2" Commercial $ 4,360.48 2" Irrigation $ 25996972 Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective on January 1, 2015. section 6. All other resolutions, including but not limited to Resolution No. 14-65, 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 17th DAY OF December, 2014. TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO psi USSORAL ` Paul Sorensen, ATTEST: SE P VO CIO Carissa Medina, Town Clerk 0