HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-41 Water Rates, Fees, Tolls and Charge and Storage and Infastructure Investment Fees 04-14-2021RESOLUTION N0. 21-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FIRESTONE,
COLORADO, PRESCRIBING THE TOWN OF FIRESTONE'S WATER RATES, FEES,
TOLLS AND CHARGES AND STORAGE AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT
FEES
WHEREAS, the Town of Firestone ("Town") for administrative efficiency desires to
consolidate its water resource and services rates, fees, tolls and charges in one resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Town, which operates a municipal water facility 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
increases its charges regarding its provision of water services 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 Town's water system rates, fees, tolls and charges are necessary; and
WHEREAS, the Town's current water tap 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 thus desires to increase certain rates, fees, tolls and
charges regarding the provision of Town water services and water usage; and
WHEREAS, the Town's determination of Native Water Dedication Credits pursuant to the
Town's Native Water Dedication Policy includes storage and delivery system development costs
which it seeks to recover through the enactment of storage and infrastructure investment fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO:
hall be
Section 1. Water rates and charges. The following monthly rates and charges s
imposed for water received from the Town of Firestone water system:
Residential Non -Residential Water
Base Rate Base Rate Included in
Meter Size Charge Charge* Rate (Gallons)
5/8" $ 30.91 $ 30.91 -0-
3/4" 47.40 47.40 -0-
1" 78.30 78.30 -0-
1-1/2" 154.52 154.52 -0-
2" 249.30 249.30 -0-
3" - 465.63 -0-
6" - 1,841.10 -0-
*Non-Residential accounts include Commercial, Industrial, Irrigation,
Mobile Home Parks and Multi -Family
Water Charge Per 1,000 Gallons
Customer Type Gallons Rate
Commercial &Industrial
All usage $ 4.54
Water Charge Per 1,000 Gallons
Gallons
Rate
Residential
0-55000 $ 2.92
501-2000 $ 5.16
20500140,000 $ 8.25
Above 40,000 $ 10.31
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.
Meter
Size Total
5/8" $ 1200
3/4" $ 19,200
1" $ 3200
14/2" $ 66,000
2" $ 106,400
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
Tow, 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 -Tow fees.
Section 3. Construction Hydrant Meter Rental Terns. The following fees shall be imposed
for hydrant meters supplied by the Tow 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
Administration Fee
Meter Rental
Late Charge
Water Usage Rate
$ 3,200.00 per meter
$ 25.00 per permit
$ 4.00 per day
$ 5.00 per day
$ 4.54 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
1"
14/2" Commercial
1-1 /2" Irrigation
2" Commercial
2" Irrigation
Administrative Fee Meter &Yoke Cost Total Meter &Yoke Fee
$ 25.00 $ 1,097.47 $ 1,122.47
25.00 15168.30 1,193.38
25.00 1,531.17 19556.17
25.00 3,680.04 3,705.04
25.00 2,676.48 2,701 A8
25.00 5,155 A9 5,180.49
25.00 35366.46 3,391.46
Section 5. Native Water Dedication Agreement Storage and Infrastructure Fees. The following
fees shall be established for Native Water Dedication Agreements.
Ditch
Lower Boulder
Preferred
Storage
Multiplier
Storage Fee,
per acre-
foot ofcredit
1.45 � $ 16,100
Infrastructure
Fee, per acre-
foot credit
Total Storage
and
Infrastructure
Investment
Fee, per acre-
foot credit
17,500
3
Lower Boulder
Common
2.0
$ 22,200
$ 19400
$ 2300
Coal Ridge
1.45
$ 16,100
$ 1,400
$ 17,500
Godding
1.45
$ 16,100
$ 15400
$ 17,500
Rural
1.45
$ 16,100
$ 1,400
$ 17,500
Last Chance
1.45
$ 165100
$ 1,400
$ 17,500
Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect on May 1, 2021 and at such date all other
resolutions addressing the Town's water rates, fees, tolls and charges set forth herein shall be repealed
in their entirety
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED this ay of April, 2021.
ATTEST:
J ss'ca Koenig, CMC,
APPROVED AS TO
William �'. I�avasFii
Clerk
Attorney
TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO
Mayor
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