RESOLUTION ADOPTING WATER AND SEWER RATES

RESOLUTION ADOPTING WATER AND SEWER RATES
(RESOLUTION NO. 2015-23)
WHEREAS, a review of current water and sewer revenues and expenses was conducted; and
WHEREAS, the water consumptions are falling which has a negative impact on revenues needed to cover fixed and variable expenses in both funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the 2015 water and sewer rates were not adequate to meet the operating costs and debt service amounts for these funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following water rates are adopted effective January 1, 2016:
WATER
RESIDENTIAL             2016         2017
Service Charge             $20.00         $20.00
Consumption Rates
    0-3 Units         $ 1.70         $ 1.80
    4-7 Units         $ 1.95         $ 2.05
    Over 7 Units         $ 2.30         $ 2.40
COMMERCIAL
Service Charge
    5/8” – 1” Meters         $25.00         $25.00
    1¼” – 2” Meters         $37.00         $37.00
    Larger than 2” Meters     $70.00         $70.00
Consumption Rate         $ 1.95         $ 2.05
SEWER
Unit Rate             $ 6.10         $ 6.20
Minimum Charge             $ 28.00         $31.00
Dated: December 7, 2015
/s/ Paul Kittelson
Mayor
/s/ Glen Pederson
City Clerk
12-30-1c
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