HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-117 Water Rates, fees, tolls and charges and storage 10-26-2022RESOLUTION NO. 22-117
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 by Resolution
No. 21-199 consolidated its water rates, fees, tolls and charges and storage and infrastructure
investment fees 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 Town; and
WHEREAS, effective November 1, 2022, CWCWD shall implement increases in the
amount of eighteen percent per annum for the water rates and charges and tap fees which it imposes
upon the Town; and
WHEREAS, to ensure that the Town in a fiscally responsible manner can continue to meet
its operational and capital needs for its water delivery systems the Town must increase in an
amount equal to that imposed by CWCWD the water rates and charges and tap fees in the amounts
set forth in Section 1, Section 2, and Section 3, (Water Usage Rate) in this resolution; and
WHEREAS, all other rates, fees, charges, meter and yoke fees and native water dedication
agreement storage and infrastructure fees shall remain as set forth in Resolution No. 22-35.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLOR -ADO:
Section 1. Water rates and charges. The following monthly rates and charges shall be
imposed for water received from the Town of Firestone water system:
Non-
Water
Residential
Residential
Included in
Meter Size Base Rate
Base Rate
Rate
Charge
Charge
(Gallons)
518"
$
39.40
S
39.40
-0-
3/4"
$
60.41
$
60.41
-0-
1"
$
99.78
$
99.78
-0-
1-1 /2"
$
196.92
$
196.92
-0-
2"
$
317.71
$
317.71
-0-
3"
$
593.40
$
593.40
-0-
6"
$
2,346.30
$
2,346.30
-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 $ 5.79
Irrigation Only All usage $ 8.80
Mobile Home Parks All usage $ 7.09
Multi -Family All usage $ 5.78
Base rates and gallon charges for any out-of-town
Out —of --Town Rates service shall be two times the in -Town rates and
charges.
Water Charge Per 1,000 Gallons
Gallons
Rate
Residential
0-5,000
$
3.73
5,001-20,000
$
6.57
20,001-40,000
$
10.52
Above 40,000
$
13.14
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.
2
Meter
Size
Total
5/8"
$
14,800
3/4"
$
22,200
P,
$
37,000
1-1/2"
$
76,000
2"
$
122,400
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 $ 4,200.00 per meter
Administration Fee $ 25.00 per permit
Meter Rental $ 4.00 per day
Late Charge $ 5.00 per day
Water Usage Rate $ 5,79 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"
3/4"
1"
1-1/2" Commercial
1-1 /2" Irrigation
2" Commercial
2" Irrigation
Administrative Fee Meter & Yoke Cost Total Meter & Yoke Fee
S 25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
$ 1,196.71
1,275.59
1,671.80
4,399.70
3,331.90
5,893.26
3,977.10
$ 1,221.71
1,300.59
1,696.80
4,424.70
3,356.90
5,918.26
4,002.10
Section 5. Native Water Dedication Agreement Storage and infrastructure Fees. The following
fees shall be established for Native Water Dedication Agreements.
Storage Fee, per
Infrastructure Fee,
Total Storage and
Ditch
Storage Multiplier
acre-foot of
per acre-foot of
Infrastructure
Investment Fee, per
credit
credit
acre-foot of credit
Lower Boulder
1.45
$16,100.00
$1,400.00
$17,500.00
Preferred
Lower Boulder
2.00
$22,200.00
$1,400.00
$23,600.00
Common
Coal Ridge
1.45
$16,100.00
$1,400.00
$17,500.00
Godding
1.45
$16,100.00
$1,400.00
$17,500.00
Rural
1.45
$16,100.00
$1,400.00
$17,500.00
Last Chance
1.45
$16,100.00
$1,400.00
$17,500.00
Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect on November 1, 2022 and upon such date all prior
resolutions addressing the Town's water rates, fees, tolls and charges and storage and
infrastructure investment fees set forth herein shall be repealed in their entirety.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED this 26th day of October, 2022.
AT T:
n onza s, Acting Town Clerk
APPROVED AS FORM:
Wi ay own Attorney
TOCOLORADO
Drew Alan Peterson, Mayor
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