HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2004-18City of Kenai
Suggested by: Administration
RF~OLUTION NO. 2004-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
INCREASING THE WATER AND SEWER RATES AND DEPOSITS.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai commissioned a study of-water and sewer rates;
and,
WHEREAS, CH2M Hill performed the study and recommends water rates be
increased 30% and sewer rates be increased 35% effective for fiscal year 2004;
and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to phase in this increase
over more than one year; and,
WHEREAS, the water and sewer rates were increased 10% and 12% respectively
in FY 2004; and,
WHEREAS, the water and sewer system is self-supporting and in order to have
sufficient funds for capital improvements and operations it is in the best
interest of the City to increase rates effective June 15, 2004; and,
WHEREAS, an approximate increase of 10% for water and 12% for sewer would
provide adequate resources for the Water and Sewer Fund for FY 2005; and,
WHEREAS, Water and Sewer deposits have not increased since 1981; and,
WHEREAS, the current deposit amount covers less than one month of billing
and should be increased to about two months billing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that the rates and deposits identified in the Public Utility
Regulations and Rates be changed as per attached, effective June 15, 2004.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this fifth day of
May, 2004.
ATTEST:
Carol Freas, C~ty Clerk
Approved by Finance: ~
(4/27/04) hl -~"
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CITY OF KENAI
PUBLIC UTILITY
REGULATIONS AND RATES
A. Regulations
The following regulations of the City of Kenai, pertaining to the water and sewer system, have been
issued under the authority of Title 17 of the Kenai City Code of Ordinances. Regulations issued prior to
this date are superseded by the regulations that follow:
1. Application for Service: It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to apply for utility
service or discontinuance of service by signing a service order at the City Administration Building, Kenai,
Alaska.
2. Water and Sewer Connections and Extensions:
a. The property owner or his contractor may apply for a water and sewer permit for a connection
and/or extension of service lines. The entire cost of water or sewer service connection and extension will
be bome by the property owner.
b. At the time the new service is provided, all connections to existing private systems, wells, septic
tanks, cesspools, etc., shall be physically disconnected from the City system and their use discontinued.
c. All water tum-ons and tum-offs and the operations of the key box at the property line shall be
made by City personnel only. A fee of ten dollars ($10.00) will be levied on requests for turn-on and turn-
off (after initial tum-on) during normal duty hours. A fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) will be levied on
requests for mm-on during periods other than normal duty hours, and whenever such action is required
due to delinquent account.
d. All customers shall be required to provide a separate valve, if it does not exist, inside a building
being served. The valve shall be located on the service entering the' building ahead of any branch lines
where it is readily accessible in event of emergency.
e. Each and every building served by the water utility shall have a separate outside shut-off. In the
event it is impossible to get a separate outside shut-off within the public right-of-way, the property owner
shall provide the shut-off within private property and execute, in favor of the City, an easement providing
access for the City personnel to the key box. In the event that a functional shut-off valve cannot be located
by City personnel, the City may install a shut-off valve and charge the property owner for related labor,
equipment, and material costs.
3. Deposits for Service: For domestic and commercial customers, a deposit is required of [twenty]
fifty dollars [($20.00)] (50.00) for water service and [twenty] fifty dollars [($20.00)] (50.00) for sewer
service. These deposits may be refunded upon request after two years of timely payment history.
4. Hydrants: The use of fire hydrants is permitted only in special situations when approval, in
writing, has been obtained from the City, and upon payment of the use charge. A deposit of One Hundred
Fifty Dollars ($150.00) is required to assure careful use of the hydrant and will be refunded if no
maintenance is required when hydrant use is completed. The use charge, which is non-refundable, is $30
per day. As an altemative charge, the City reserves the right to require metering in circumstances
involving high volume usages, in accordance with rates provided in the rate schedules. Failure to obtain
written authorization from the City, failure to follow written instructions of the City, or any improper use
of a fire hydrant is subject to penalty provisions of KMC 13.05 and KMC 17.20.050. (Res. 92-13,
5/19/92)
5. Common Connections: There shall be no common connections for use by several properties or
families. No connection will be permitted across property lines unless assessments or lump sum payment
has been paid.
6. Location of Key Box: It shall be the property owner's responsibility to know the location of, and
have marked, the key box and thaw wire on the water service connection. The standard key box marker
shall be a 4" x 4" wood post, four feet in height, painted white with black top and the word "water"
stenciled in black letters no smaller than two inches high. Property owners who do not use the standard
marker should have some other method of locating their key boxes or be prepared to stand the cost of
location in time of necessity.
7. Sewer Service Clean-Out: No person shall install a sewer extension to a building without placing
in the line near the building and at every change of direction of the sewer line, a sewer line clean-out of
four inch minimum diameter. The property owner shall mark or be familiar with the location of such
clean-outs.
8. Rental Properties: All bills are in the name of the property owner. Bills may be mailed to the
renter, but the owner is responsible for all payments.
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RATES
The charges to users of water and sewer systems within the City of Kenai are as follows:
1. SCHEDULE A--GENERAL DOMESTIC SERVICE RATES
(NON-METE~D)
One or two-family
residence, per family unit
Per Month
Water Sewer
$[11.39] 12.54 $[32.14] 36.03
Single or double unit
apartment, per family unit
[11.39] 12.54 [32.14] 36.03
Apartment, three or more
units under one roof, per
family unit--single bill
assumed by owner.
[8.58] 9.44 [24.19] 27.09
Separate billing
[11.39] 12.54 [32.14] 36.03
Trailers, one or two on
single lot or court (each).
[11.39] 12.54 [32.14] 36.03
Trailers, three or more on
lot or court, per trailer unit:
Single billing
Separate billing
[8.58] 9.44 [24.191 27.09
[11.39] 12.54 [32.14] 36.03
Boarding houses, per
available room [3.03] 3.33 [8.68] 9.72
Minimum Charge: Each month's minimum charge is one full month's service, without proration. The
minimum monthly charge is applicable to each service location, whether or not the location is occupied.
Special Conditions: The above schedule is restricted to service used exclusively for general domestic
purposes, as distinguished from commercial or other uses of water or sewer service.
2. SCHEDULE B--COMMERCIAL
SERVICE
(NON-METERED)
Per Month
Water Sewer
Demand Charge: (Applicable to individual customers
where water connection is one inch or larger, and is rated
on the equivalent line size. This is in addition to the Use
Charge.)
1.00 inch service
1.25 inch service
1.50 inch service
2.00 inch service
3.00 inch service
Larger than 3.00 inch service
$[11.55] 12.71 $[32.48] 36.38
[17.60] 19.36 [48.16] 53.94
[29.15] 32.07 [81.76] 91.57
[44.00] 48.40 [122.08] 136.73
[66.00] 72.60 [184.80] 206.98
[99.00] 108.90 [277.76] 311.10
Use Charge'
Bakery
[33.55] 36.91 [94.081 105.37
Bath House, tub or shower, each
[7.70] 8.47 [21.28] 23.83
Bottling Works, per bottling machine
[265.10] 291.61 [745.92] 835.43
Bowling Alleys, Amusement Parks
[31.90] 35.09 [90.16] 100.98
Car Lot, with car wash facilities
[15.95] 17.55 [44.80] 50.18
Car wash, automatic,
per facility
[143.00] 157.30 [400.96] 449.08
Car wash, self-service, per stall
[21.451 23.60 [59.92] 67.11
Churches, lodges, clubs, banquet rooms (no bar or
restaurant facilities), per seat
Cleaners and commercial laundries, per facility.
$ [.12] .1,3 $ [.34] 0.38
[91.851 101.04 [257.60] 288.51
Per Month
Water
Sewer
Dairies--Installation of water meter required.
Day Care Center or Preschool (in addition to other
applicable domestic or commercial charge). Per child,
maximum capacity
[.46]
.51
[1.29]
1.44
Doctors' and dentists' offices, per room or chair
(Psychiatrists and Optometrists, apply office rate).
[6.88]
7.57
[19.32]
21.64
Garage, service stations
Additional charge for recreational vehicle dump stations
(May through September only)
[13.75]
[15.95]
15.13
17.55
[39.20]
[44.80]
43.90
50.18
Hangar, airplane repair:
with washing facilities
[13.75]
[15.94]
15.13
17.53
[38.92]
[44.80]
43.59
50.18
Hospitals, per bed [9.08] 9.99 [25.76]
28.85
Hotels, motels, resorts, per room
7.87
[19.88]
22.27
Laundry, self-service, per machine
[12.93]
14.22
[36.12]
40.45
Markets, meat [17.60] 19.36 [49.28] 55.19
Office buildings where single bill is assumed by owner, $[15.40]
per business
16.94
$[42.56]
47.67
Office, in multiple office building where individual
tenants are billed, per business
[17.60]
19.36
[49.281
55.19
Restaurants, cafes, lunch counters, fountains, taverns and
bars (with kitchens) for each seat (Note 2)
[0.99]
1.09
[2.86]
3.20
Public office building, per restroom
[3.96]
4.36
.20]
12.54
Recreation facility, per restroom, sauna or shower, etc.
[7.70]
8.47
[21.56]
24.15
Per Month
Water Sewer
Recreational vehicle/camper park, per parking space
(demand charge only from October through April)
[7.70] 8.47 [21.56] 24.15
Schools, per seating capacity
[.46] .51 [1.29] 1.44
Shopping centers (depends on stores included in shopping
center, Note 1)
[7.98] 8.78 [22.40] 25.09
Shops, beauty, per station or chair
[7.981 8.78 [22.40] 25.09
Shops, miscellaneous (including barber shops), per shop
[7.98] 8.78 [22.40] 25.09
Sleeping room, per room (without facilities for
housekeeping) [3.03] 3.33 [8.68]
9.72
Studios, photo or photo lab
Supermarkets (grocery stores)
[37.68] 41.45 [106.40] 119.17
$[90.48] 99.53 $[254.24] 284.75
Theaters: [0.02] [0.08] .09
Indoor, per seat [0.06] 0.07 [0.15] .17
Outdoor, per stall [0.06] 0.07 [0.15] .17
Tavems, lounges, bars (without kitchens), per seat
[0.94] 1.03 [2.69] 3.01
X-ray or laboratory office
[22.55] 24.81 [63.28] 70.87
Note 1: Additional for other facilities such as restaurant, beverage dispensary, etc., are at the applicable
use charge for each facility.
Note 2: When a restaurant serves liquor and has no separate bar, no additional charge for a bar will be
applied. However, when a restaurant has a separate bar, the bar stools will be charged at the given rate.
Minimum Charge: Each month's minimum charge is one full month's service, without proration. The
minimum monthly charge is applicable to each service location, whether or not the location is occupied.
Special Condition: Where more than one customer is served from the same service line between the
City's water main and the customer's premises, the City reserves the exclusive right to determine how the
demand charge under this rate schedule shall be applied and apportioned between said customers.
Cesspool Pumper Charge: The fee charged for acceptance at the sewer treatment plant of septic material
collected within the City of Kenai shall be ten dollars ($10.00) per one hundred gallons. The gallons
delivered shall be as estimated by the sewer treatment plant operator.
3. SCHEDULE C--INDUSTRIAL SERVICE (NON-METERED)
Per Month
Water Sewer
Concrete mixing plant
$[145.20] 159.72 $[408.80] 457.86
Concrete products [72.60] 79.86 [203.84] 228.30
Confectioner [48.40] 53.24 [135.52] 151.78
Greenhouse, commercial
[48.40] 53.24 [135.52] 151.78
Ice cream plant [72.60] 79.86 [203.84] 228.30
Cold storage plant or [34.10] 37.51 [95.20] 106.62
lockers
Demand Charge:
Note: Schedule B Demand Charge also applies to Schedule C Services.
Minimum Charge: Each month's minimum charge is one full month's service, without proration. The
minimum monthly charge is applicable to each service location, whether or not the location is occupied.
4. SCHEDULE D--FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE
For automatic sprinkler system' NO CHARGE
Special Conditions'
(a) Water service under this schedule shall be available, at the option of the City, to "dry type" automatic
sprinkler systems for fire protection only.
(b) All fire protection lines, sprinklers, pipes, and valves on private property shall be owned, installed,
and maintained by the owner and/or customer.
(c) All connections between the City's main and privately owned facilities will be made at the expense
of the customer.
(d) At the option of the City, sprinkler service may be metered. The meter and the installation thereof
shall be at the expense of the customer.
(e) No tap or outlet for use other than fire protection shall be permitted on fire lines or mains, unless
approved by the City.
(f) In times of emergency, the right is reserved by the City to turn off any fire hydrant and/or sprinkler
system at the discretion of the City Fire Chief or other authorized person.
(g) No drains from fire sprinkler systems shall be directly connected with the City sanitary sewers, and
no cross-connection whatsoever will be permitted between fire protection facilities connected to the
City's system and possible sources of contaminated water.
5. SCHEDULE E--METERED SERVICE
Per Month
Water Sewer
General usage, per thousand
gallons of water
Hydrant use and other use,
per 1000 gallons of water
(Res. 92-13, 5/19/92)
MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE:
All usage, 15,000 gallons of water
$[1.10] 1.21 $[3.19] 3.57
[1.65] 1.82
The City reserves the right to determine the size, type, and manufacturer of the meter to be installed.
Meter and remote reading shall be purchased and installed by owner and inspected by the City. Meter
repair as necessary, shall be made by the City with costs billed to the owner.
6. SCHEDULE F--TEMPORARY MISCELLANEOUS WATER SERVICE
(Repealed)
7. SCHEDULE G--WATER SERVICE FOR BUILD1NG CONSTRUCTION
One Time Service Charge'
For ground floor area of 2,000 sq. ft. or less
$12.00
For each additional 1,000 sq. fi (or portion thereof)
6.00
8. SCHEDULE H--PERMIT FEES
One time charge.
a. Water $100.00
b. Sewer 100.00
c. The permit fees set herein are to reimburse the City for the cost of inspecting connections.
Adopted by City Manager on May 5, 2004 (via Resolution No. 2004-18) to become effective on June 15,
2004.
/s/
Linda Snow
City Manager
Approved by City Council on May 5, 2004.
/s/
Carol L. Freas
City Clerk