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Home My WebLink AboutResolution No. 93-33 R�SQLUTIQN Na. R93-33 A RESOLUTI�I OF TSE CSZ.'Y QF FRIENDS�CX?D, 'C'SI�AS GALVSS2'C�1`JHASRIS GQUNTTF� AL?�PTI�G A FOR�l1]LA FOR D��TNATI� OF ACTUAL SBWAGS USAGB HY DOMESTIC USBRS� AS REQ[JIRSt? HY TS� CITY L�F FRT�WOQD ORDINAN�B NG. 79-23, PASSBD AIiD APPROV�D NO�V.�BSR 5, 1979. * * * * * * * * * * * * � � � * � * * � NO�I THEI�_�ORE, HE IT RSS(3LVED B3�" T� CITY CC�tINCIL UF T�iE. �ITY OF FRIffi�S�ODr TESAS r Sectian 1. The formula far the calculatian of actual �3omestic sewage, as require by City of Friendswaad Ordinance No. 76-23, passed and approved November 5, 1979, is hereby established and effective the first billing �ate in Octaber, 1993, as provided in Fxhihit "A" hereta. PR�SSD, APPRt7�VED, ANTt AIlOPTSD this 27th dap Of SePt�e�. 1993. � ��Iayo Evelyrt B Newman Ci�y �f Frier�dswoad ATTEST: �G�� Deloris McKe zie, CMG ^ity Secretary _._ SEWER RESOLUTION r � 3ER R93-33 J� I�TTACHMENT A �1�,��-��9�Q?d- � � . . � � � � sEP � � ~ R�-c E�� r� � ��y�F �ti i•IONTHI,Y SEWER RATES Aflb1/ SK'00 /Uj t'� SER�f�ji4� `�� S� �,�� ' S�NGLE UNIT RATES: Al. Single Family Residential Minimum charge: $7.50 for the first 3000 gallons All gallons over minimum: $1.00 per 1000 gallons A2. Single Commercial Minimum charge: $4.70 for the first 3000 gallons Al1 gallons over minimum: $1.00 per 1000 gallons MULTI-UNIT RATES: The winter average consumption per unit is computed by dividing the current winter average by the number of units. The charge per unit is then computed based on this winter average consumption per unit at the following rates. This per unit charge is then multiplied by the number of units for the total charge. A3. Multi-Family Residential Minimum charge per unit: $4.70 for the first 3000 gallons All gallons over minimum per unit: $1.00 per 1000 gallons A4. Multi-Commercial l�inimum charge per unit: $4.70 for the first 3000 gallons All gallons over minimum per unit: $1.00 per 1000 ga]_lons A5. Construction No charge A6. Sprinklers No charge A7. Other Other shall include, but not be limited to, schools, churches, parks, subdivision recreation facilities and other non-residential or non-commercial accounts. Minimum charge pex unit: $4.70 for the first 3000 gallons All gallons over minimum per unit: $1.00 per 1000 gallons SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 1 �`__ � SEWER RESOLUTION N1 ER R93-33 � �TTACH�ENT A i�iONTHLY SEWER RATES SINGLE UNIT RATES: A1. Single Family Residential Minimum charge: $7.50 for the first 3000 gallons All gallons over minimum: $1.00 per 1000 gallons A2. Single Commercial Minimum charge: $4.70 for the first 3000 gallons Al1 gallons over minimum: $1.00 per 1000 gallons MULTI-UNIT RATES: The winter average consumption per unit is computed by dividing the current winter average by the number of units. The charge per unit is then computed based on this winter average consumption per unit at the following rates. This per unit charge is then multiplied by the number of units for the total charge. A3. Multi-Family Residential Minimum charge per unit: $4.70 for the first 3000 gallons AI1 gallons over minimum per unit: $1.00 per 1Q00 gallons A4. Multi-Commercial I�inimum charge per unit: $4.70 for the first 3000 gallons All gallons over minimum per unit: $1.00 per 1000 gallons A5. Construction No charge A6. Sprinklers No charge A7, Other Other shall include, but not be limited to, schools, churches, parks, subdivision recreation facilities and other non-residential or non-commercial accounts. Minimum charge per unit: $4.70 for the first 3000 gallons All gallons over minimum per unit: $1.00 per 1000 gallons SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 1 SEWER RESOLUTION N ,ER R93-33 ATTACHMENT A DEFINITION OF GAIS,ONS For the purpose of this resolution, the term "gallons" shall mean the average water metered and billed through individual meters during the months of November through February and hereinafter referred to as "winter average". A new winter average shall be computed each year. Customers not receiving water or sewer service during the period of November through February will be billed at the citywide winter average consumption rate. Customers with sewer service, but without water service will be billed at the citywide winter average consumption rate. DEFINITION OF UNIT Residential: For the purpose of this resolution, the term "unit" shall mean, for residential customers, each residential unit designed for occupancy by a separate family, including each unit located within a single multi-residential building, regardless of whether each unit is metered separately. Example of a residential unit shall include, but not be limited to, the following: a house, apartment, town house, mobile home, a group of rooms or a single room, or any other separate or individual space intended for occupancy as living quarters. Commercial: For the purpose of this resolution, the term "unit" shall mean, for commercial customers, each commercial unit designed for occupancy by a separate or individual business as a means of livelihood. Example of a commercial unit under this section shall include, but not be limited to the following: shopping centers, strip centers or individual businesses. The term "unit", for professional buildings, shall mean the number of rest rooms located within the structure. Rest room shall mean one (1) unit, unisex rest room: or, one (1) unit for each male and female rest room. Other: For the purpose of this resolution, the term "unit" shall mean, for other customers, one (1) unit per meter connection. SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 2 RESOLUTIONS September 27, 1993 Resolution R93-33: Resolution adopting sewer rate schedule. In accordance with your budget directives, staff has prepared a revised schedule for increasing sewer rates. The current rates were adopted in 1987 by Resolution R87-17, so we prepared the proposed sewer rate schedule for you in the same manner. (We do have some inconsistency in the method of adopting rates--both by resolution or ordinance. We are attempting to make everything consistent, and hope to do that when the updated Code of Ordinances is adopted later this year) . The rates are reflective of those presented by Councilmember Stuart, and generally agreed upon by the balance of the Council as the budget was discussed. The minimum has been raised $.50 per month and the consumption has been raised $.10/1,000 gallons, for an anticipated increase in income of $89,000. We have included a copy of the current rate schedule (Resolution No. 87-17) , and you will notice on close review the charge of $1.00/1,000 gallons of water usage has not technically changed. What has changed, however, is that the current schedule calls for the sewer charge to be based on the four winter months of November-February times a factor of 90 percent. We can find no real documentation on how the 90 percent factor came into being, and can only speculate it was a compromise of some sort in 1987. By removing the 90 percent factor, we arrive at an increase of $.10/1,000 gallons, as suggested, and at the same time streamline the calculation of the sewer bill for a customer. We recommend this approach. You may be wondering why we use water consumption as the basis for the sewer rates. As you know, most of the water used, especially in the winter months, goes into the sanitary sewer system for treatment. EPA mandated several years ago, that wastewater collection and treatment charges must reflect the costs and be based on water consumption. (Many years ago, most sewer charges were based on the number of fixtures in the home or business) . Since our costs are more than our revenue, we should have begun these rate increases earlier, to maintain compliance with EPA. . � ,��.. .�� Resolution R93-34: Resolution adopting Parks and Open Space Master Plan. We are enclosing the material prepared by J.T. Dunkin after the September 20 work session to be included in the Master Plan. With this information, we believe the Plan is ready for your adoption, and have prepared this resolution. The resolution will be included in the Plan document when it is printed, and you will be supplied a copy of the final, adopted Plan. Resolution R93-35: Resolution endorsing appointment of Ellen Sue Overton to the registered nurse position on Galveston County United Board of Health. The attached information explains this item for the agenda. The resolution is recomsended for your approval. Resolution R93-36: Resolution endorsing appointment of Lloyd Nordhausen to the registered professional engineer position on the Galveston County United Board of Health. The attached information explains this item for the agenda. The resolution is recommended for your approval. REC Attactxments 1. Resolution No. R93-33 (proposed new sewer rate schedule) . 2. Memo from Roger Roecker regarding sewer rates. 3. Resolution No. R87-17 (current sewer rate schedule) . 4. Resolution No. R93-34. 5. Proposed amendments to Parks and Open Space Master Plan from J.T. Dunkin. 6. Resolution No. R93-35 7. Letter dated September 13 from Galveston County Health District regarding appointment of Ellen Overton. 8. Resolution No. R93-36. 9. Letter dated September 17 from Galveston County Health District regarding appointment of Lloyd Nordhausen.