HomeMy WebLinkAbout 19-102 Water RatesRESOLUTION NO. 19-102
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FIESTONE,
COLORADO, 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 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, 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, 2020;
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:
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Meter Base Rate Water
Included in
Base
Size Charge Rate
(Gallons)
Residential
3/4" $ 43.89 -0-
1" $ 72.50 -0-
1-1/2" $ 143.08 -0-
2" $ 230.84 -0-
Residential
Commercial,
Industrial,
Irrigation,
Mobile Home
Parks, Multi -
Family
5/8" $ 28.62 -0-
3/4" $ 43.89 -0-
1" $ 72.50 -0-
14/2" $ 143.08 -0-
2" $ 230.84 -0-
3" $ 431.15 -0-
6" $ 1,704.73 -0-
Commercial &
Industrial
Irrigation Only
Mobile Home
Parks
Out —of--Town
Rates
Water Charge Per 1,000 Gallons
Gallons
Rate
0-5,000 $ 2.71
5,001-2000 $ 4.77
20,0014000 $ 7.64
Above 40,000 $ 9.55
Ali usage $ 4.21
All usage $ 6.40
All usage $ 5.15
Base rates and gallon charges for any out -of --town service shall be two
times the in -town rate 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.
Meter
Size Total
5/8" $ 12,800
3/4" $ 18,200
1" $ MAO
$ 60,000
2" $ 96,400
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 Cleric 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
$ 4.21 per 1,000 gallons
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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 Administrative Fee Meter & Yoke Cost Total Meter &Yoke Fee
5/8" $25.00 $ 15057922 $11082.22
3/4" $25.00 $ 1,118.34 $1,143.34
1" $25.00 $ 15465.75 $1,490.75
Meter Tap Size
1-1 /2" Commercial
1-1/2" h7igation
2" Commercial
2" Irrigation
Section 5.
Administrative Fee
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
Meter & Yolce Cost Total Meter &Yoke Fee
$ 3,453.65
$ 2,512.67
$ 4,661.09
$ 3,055.58
$3,478.65
$2,537.67
$4,686.09
$3,080.58
This Resolution shall become effective on January 1, 2020.
Section 6. Town of Firestone Resolution No. 19-39 is hereby repealed in its entirety. All
other resolutions 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 11TH DAY OF December, 2019.
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