Sec. 138-223. Water rates and charges.
(a) The water availability surcharges will be in addition to the rates described in subsection (a)(2)(a) of this section. The applied water availability surcharges for each customer shall be based on the customer's cumulative usage in each tier or rate as applicable and the approved water availability conditions stage. The water availability surcharges for each customer class shall be as follows:
(1) Monthly service charges. Effective January 1, 2024
|
Meter Size (Inches) |
Residential, Multi-Family and Commercial |
Irrigation |
|---|---|---|
|
⅝ and ¾ |
$14.19 |
$13.81 |
|
1 and 1¼ |
$21.69 |
$20.23 |
|
1½ |
$34.21 |
$30.92 |
|
2 |
$49.25 |
$43.77 |
|
3 |
$89.29 |
$78.00 |
|
4 |
$134.35 |
$116.51 |
|
6 |
$259.54 |
$223.50 |
|
8 |
$531.03 |
$351.86 |
(2)
a. Metered water rates. The rate for water used each billing period by each customer class shall be as follows:
|
Tier 1 |
0—5,000 gallons, per 1,000 |
$5.63 |
|
Tier 2 |
5,001—10,000 gallons, per 1,000 |
$6.85 |
|
Tier 3 |
10,001—20,000 gallons, per 1,000 |
$8.50 |
|
Tier 4 |
20,001 gallons and over, per 1,000 |
$13.90 |
|
Multi-Family |
Commercial |
Irrigation |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cost per 1,000 gallons used up to 100% of customer's annual block allocation |
$5.98 |
$6.30 |
$8.28 |
|
Cost per 1,000 gallons used greater than 100% of customer's annual block allocation |
$6.58 |
$6.93 |
$9.11 |
b. Water availability surcharges. Prior to imposing any water availability surcharges, the city council shall determine the water availability conditions by supplemental resolution. The water availability surcharges shall be in effect until further action by council.
The water availability surcharges will be in addition to the rates described in subsection (a)(2)(a) of this section. The applied water availability surcharges for each customer shall be based on usage above the customer's average monthly winter water consumption computed from meter readings taken during the winter period (winter quarter average). For purposes of this section, the term "winter period" and the method of computing winter quarter average shall be defined in rules and regulations promulgated by the general manager. The water availability surcharges for each customer class shall be as follows:
|
Water Availability Conditions |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Allowed water usage for tiers |
Normal |
Stage I |
Stage II |
Stage III |
|
Surcharge per 1,000 gallons used up to 110% of winter quarter average |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$4.41 |
|
Surcharge per 1,000 gallons used above 110% winter quarter average |
$0.00 |
$2.05 |
$7.98 |
$13.23 |
|
Water Availability Conditions |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Allowed water usage for tiers |
Normal |
Stage I |
Stage II |
Stage III |
|
Surcharge per 1,000 gallons used up to 100% of customer's annual block allocation |
$0.00 |
$2.05 |
$7.56 |
$13.23 |
|
Surcharge per 1,000 gallons used greater than 100% of customer's annual block allocation |
$0.00 |
$2.05 |
$7.56 |
$26.46 |
(b) Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them:
(1) Customer's annual block allocation means an individualized annual water budget amount allocated to each commercial, irrigation, and multi-family with five or more units for use in each calendar year. The annual block allocation shall be determined by the projected demand of the commercial, multi-family, irrigation or mixed-use user as defined in the city water engineer standards and specifications. Unused allocation amounts will not carry to subsequent years. The general manager may establish a review or appeal process and pursuant to such review or appeal process may adjust a customer's annual block allocation if the general manager determines that the customer's current annual block allocation is not appropriate; provided, that the general manager determines the customer is using best water management practices, the customer is not wasting water, and the customer can clearly show water efficiency measures have been implemented.
(2) Water management plan means the rules and regulations established by the general manager regarding water allocation, usage restrictions, and conservation adopted pursuant to section 2-3.
(3) Residential means single-family detached, individually metered single-family attached, and multi-family users. The terms single-family detached, single-family attached and multi-family will have the same definitions as in section 138-221.
(4) Multi-family means multi-family users and existing master metered single-family attached. The terms single-family attached and multi-family will have the same definition as section 138-221.
(5) Irrigation users means those accounts that consume water only for irrigating external lawn areas or areas covered with vegetation.
(6) Commercial means commercial users as defined in section 138-221.
(7) Construction and hydrant water users are users that obtain water service through a hydrant meter.
(8) Water service means the retail sale of water and all services attendant thereto by the city to single-family detached, single-family attached, multi-family, commercial, and irrigation users. Water service shall not include the sale or trade of water by the city to a municipal or quasi-municipal water supplier for resale or use by such water supplier in accordance with such terms and conditions as the city council may establish.
(9) Base rate means the adopted charges for water services described in subsection (a)(2)(a) of this section.
(c) Private fire protection service.
Fire Line Tap Size (Inches) | Monthly Service Charge Inside City Effective January 1, 2024 |
|---|---|
2 | $2.79 |
3 | $6.11 |
4 | $11.00 |
6 | $24.44 |
8 | $41.89 |
10 | $66.33 |
12 | $87.27 |
(d) Outside city. The council shall have the sole and exclusive authority to contract to furnish water service outside the city limits and to determine and classify all uses therefor. Whenever a contract is made to furnish water service outside of the city limits, the city council may establish a rate for furnishing water service, which rate may be one and one-half times the in-city rate unless other consideration is recommended by the general manager. Factors the city council will consider establishing such rate include, but are not limited to, water acquisition costs, transportation costs, treatment costs, debt service costs, infrastructure development costs, improvement and maintenance costs, and any potential offsetting benefit to the water utility or the city. In such outside-city contracts, the city council may also require payment of a service connection fee not less than one and one-half times the in-city fee for each tap or tap equivalent which is to receive water from the city unless other consideration is recommended by the general manager.
(e) Nonpotable irrigation water service. Internal city charges for nonpotable irrigation water services shall be determined by the city manager or designee in accordance with section 2-587.
(f) Construction and hydrant water. The following charges are established for water service furnished through a hydrant meter:
(1) Monthly service charge. The monthly service meter charge shall be as follows:
Meter Size (Inches) | Monthly Charge Effective January 1, 2024 |
|---|---|
¾ | $22.50 |
3 | $112.64 |
(2) Water usage rate. All water furnished shall be charged at the rate of $13.73 effective January 1, 2024, per 1,000 gallons.
(g) Public fire protection service. An annual fee shall be paid to Aurora Water by the fire department responsible for fire protection service within the limits of the city. The amount of such fee shall be established by the general manager in accordance with the provisions of section 2-587.
(h) Water service may be provided to customers within Aurora Water service area by other service providers only when approved by the general manager by written agreement. The rates paid by these customers will be the rates established by the outside service provider. (Code 1979, § 39-85; Ord. No. 2023-55, § 2, 11-27-2023; Ord. No. 2023-44, § 19, 9-11-2023; Ord. No. 2023-03, § 1, 2-27-2023; Ord. No. 2022-62, § 2, 11-14-2022; Ord. No. 2021-57, § 2, 11-8-2021; Ord. No. 2020-54, § 2, 10-19-2020; Ord. No. 2018-57, § 5, 10-29-2018; Ord. No. 2017-51, § 2, 10-30-2017; Ord. No. 2016-51, § 2, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 2015-25, §§ 18, 19, 6-29-2015; Ord. No. 2012-43, § 3, 10-29-2012; Ord. No. 2008-61, § 2, 11-24-2008; Ord. No. 2008-44, § 1, 9-15-2008; Ord. No. 2008-11, § 1, 2-25-2008; Ord. No. 2007-86, § 1, 1-7-2008; Ord. No. 2006-65, § 2, 11-13-2006; Ord. No. 2006-15, § 1, 3-20-2006; Ord. No. 2005-92, § 26, 12-5-2005; Ord. No. 2005-76, § 2, 10-24-2005; Ord. No. 2005-74, § 1, 10-10-2005; Ord. No. 2005-10, § 1, 3-21-2005; Ord. No. 2004-28, § 1, 5-3-2004; Ord. No. 2004-12, § 1, 3-22-2004; Ord. No. 2003-09, §§ 1, 2, 3-24-2003; Ord. No. 2002-69, § 1, 11-18-2002; Ord. No. 2002-67, § 1, 11-18-2002; Ord. No. 2002-47, § 1, 8-19-2002; Ord. No. 2002-30, § 1, 6-3-2002; Ord. No. 2002-13, §§ 1, 2, 3-18-2002; Ord. No. 98-92, § 1, 12-14-1998)