HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd - 370 - Establishing Rates and Charges for Sewer ServiceSE~TION 5.ENGINEERING SERVICES CHARGE
The Engineering Services charge is a fee for the District's time and effort spent on assisting
customers who have a requirement to construct sewer extensions, or other sewer facilities, that must
meet District needs and conform to District Standards. This fee includes time and effort the District
spends on plan checking, plan and easement development and all other related work.
1'rior to submission of any documents requiring work by the District, a non-refundable
minimum charge in the amount of 7.5% of the.engineer's estimated cost for the project shall be
submitted to the District. The work will be accomplished on a time and effort basis. Should the
district require more funds than the original charge, the additional costs will be billed and must be
paid :prior to allowing sewer service to the project.
SEC'TION 6.MANHOLE STRUCTURE DEPOSIT
A refundable deposit of $250 per manhole will be charged for each sewer manhole structure
shown on the sewer construction plans. This deposit will be returned when all manholes are
constructed to final grade by the developer's contractor and verified by the District.
As an alternative to the manhole deposit, a guarantee bond may be provided in the same
amount as the deposit. The guarantee bond shall contain covenants that aze satisfactory to the
District. Such bond shall remain in force until all manholes are constructed to final grade by the
developer's contractor and verified by the District.
SECTION 7.DISCONNECT/RECONNECT CHARGE
The disconnect/reconnect charge is the charge that covers the reasonable District
reconnect/disconnect costs for disconnection and reconnection of service connections that are in
violation of District ordinances, resolutions, and rules. The disconnecUreconnect charge is hereby
established at the rate of $750.00 per occurrence.
SECTION 8.SECURITY DEPOSIT CHARGE
The security deposit insures payment of minimum District charges and may be refunded
under certain circumstances. The amount of the security deposit charge shall be calculated at three
times the average monthly bill as estimated by the District, and is hereby established as follows:
1. Owner/Resident/Tenant 100.00/edu (equivalent dwelling unit)
SECTION 9.SERVICE INITIATION CHARGE
The service initiation charge is the charge which covers the reasonable District costs for
initiating sewer service. The service initiation charge is hereby established at $25.00 per service
address.
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