HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2022-001 An Ordinance of the City of Arlington, Washington Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 13.12 Pertaining to Utility Rates ORDINANCE NO. 2022-001
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
AMENDING ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 13.12
PERTAINING TO UTILITY RATES
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington has the authority to set rates and charges for its utility
system; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington's authorized water service area extends past
Arlington's incorporated city limits, and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that the water service area outside city limits is less
densely populated, having 11% of the water distribution system and only 4% of the customer
base, and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that it is more costly for operations and maintenance of
the water services outside city limits, and that other municipalities charge a separate water
utility rate for water service in areas outside city limits, and
WHEREAS, the City contracted with Katy Isaksen and Associates to perform an outside
city limit utility rate study;
WHEREAS, the City Council considered this amendment at their workshop on December
13, 2021 and at their regular meeting held on January 3, 2022, and determined approving the
amendment was in the best interest of the City and its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington do hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. Arlington Municipal Code Section 13.12.020 shall be and hereby is amended
to read as follows:
13.12.020-Classifications defined.
(a) Single Family Residential (SFR) Unit. A single-family residential building,
or a single-family detached dwelling unit, that is designed for, permitted for, and
occupied exclusively by one family, and includes manufactured homes and
mobile homes, and is served by a single metered water meter. Each single family
residential unit shall be charged a minimum of one Base Charge based on the
meter size, as hereinafter defined, plus a charge based on the amount of water
consumption.
(b) Multi-Family Residential (MFR) Unit. A multifamily residential unit, also
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referred to as a multidwelling unit, is a classification of housing where multiple
separate housing units designed and permitted for residential inhabitants are
contained within one building, or several buildings within one complex, and are
served by a single water meter. These structures may include duplexes,triplexes,
quadplexes, apartments, townhouse, condominiums, and mobile home parks.
Each multifamily residential metered water service shall be charged a minimum
of one Base Charge based on meter size, as hereinafter defined, plus a charge
based on the amount of water consumption.
(c) Commercial Units or Industrial Units. A commercial unit or industrial unit
consists of any public or private premises not defined as a SFR unit or MFR unit,
that has a metered water service and as hereinafter defined:
(1) Premises designed, permitted and occupied by only one business
or activity or tenant shall be deemed a separate commercial unit. Each
such commercial unit or industrial unit shall be charged one Base Charge,
as hereinafter defined, based on the meter size, plus a charge based on
the amount of water consumption.
(2) In case of multiple-occupancy commercial or industrial facilities
served by a single water meter, the individual/entity to whom the water
account is registered shall be charged one Base Charge based on actual
meter size, plus a charge based on amount of water consumption.
(d) Outside City Limits. Water service(s)that are not located within Arlington city
limits, but are within the Arlington Water Utility service area.
Section 2. Arlington Municipal Code Section 13.12.040 shall be and hereby is amended
to read as follows:
13.12.040-Water rates and charges.
Applicable state and city utility taxes are included in the following rates and
charges for water service. The total monthly water charges for every service shall
include the Base Charge, and the consumption charge, as set forth below.
Beginning on January 15, 2019, the rates set forth for the year 2018 shall be
increased annually by the October reported percentage increase of the
consumer price index (CPI) for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton area for all urban
consumers, or other measure commonly used by the city should it change;
provided, however, that no CPI adjustment shall be made for the period from
January 15, 2012 to January 14, 2019; and provided further, however, that
notwithstanding any reduction in the CPI, rates shall not decrease.
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(1) Minimum monthly Base Charge schedule:
Basic 2022 2023
Charge INSIDE OUTSIDE OUTSIDE
By Meter CITY RATE CITY RATE CITY RATE
Size
5 3//4"" $32.15 $40.19 $48.23
1" $44.96 $56.20 $67.44
1.5" $57.78 $72.23 $86.67
2" $93.07 $116.34 $139.61
3" $ 353.50 $441.88 --T$530.25
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4" $450.05 $562.57 $675.08
(2) Monthly rate schedule charged for water consumption:
Consumption 2022 2023
Rate per 100 INSIDE CITY OUTSIDE OUTSIDE
cubic feet RATE CITY RATE CITY RATE
(cf)
Included in Included in
Included in Base Base
Base Charge Charge for Charge for
First 300 cf for SFR and SFR and SFR and
Commercial Commercial Commercial
water services water water
only services services
only only
Next 700 cf $2.94 $3.68 $4.41
Over 1,000 cf $3.10 FF$3.83 $4.65
Over 3,000 cf $3.10 $3.83 $4.65
(3) Fair and equitable minimum rates for water consumers having meters
larger than four inches shall be fixed by the city council and written agreements
shall be entered with the users setting forth said rates. The city council may
enter into contracts with water users deviating from such rates where special
circumstances dictate; provided that, such rates shall not be discriminatory.
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(4) Temporary water service. Temporary water service for construction
purposes, or for any other purpose temporary in nature that will not require a
permanent service installation must be obtained through a Fire Hydrant Use
Permit as stipulated in AMC 13.04.100(e). Charges for temporary use of water
shall be as follows:
Temporary Water Services Charges
Security Deposit �- $750.00
Monthly
Equipment Rental $50.00
Fee (%" meter)
Usage Rate —�
First 300 cubic Included in
feet (cf) base rate
Next 700 cubic
$2.94
feet
Over 1,000 cubic
$3.10
feet
Over 3,000 cubic $3.10
feet
(A) The security deposit shall be refunded to the customer after the
equipment has been returned and inspected for any damages; customer shall be
solely responsible for all damages. Customers shall be billed on a monthly basis
for monthly equipment rental charges and usage fees from the date of
temporary service installation.
(B) The usage rates set forth for temporary water service shall be increased
annually by the October reported percentage increase of the consumer price
index (CPI) for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area for all urban consumers, or
other measure commonly used by the city should it change; provided, however,
that no CPI adjustment shall be made for the period from January 15, 2022 to
January 14, 2023, and provided further, however,that notwithstanding any
reduction in the CPI, rates shall not decrease.
Section 3. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase
of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional
or otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this Ordinance be preempted by
state or federal law or regulation, such decision or preemption shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this Ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances.
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Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance or a summary thereof shall be
published in the official newspaper of the City. The Ordinance shall take effect on the first day
of the billing cycle effective February 1, 2022.
PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 3rd day of January, 2022.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
Attest:
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Wendy Van ffer Meersche, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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City Attorney
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CERTIFICATION OF ORDINANCE
I, Wendy Van Der Meersche, being the duly appointed City Clerk of the City of Arlington,
Washington, a municipal corporation, do hereby certify that the following Ordinance
No. 2022-001 was approved at the January 3, 2022 City Council meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-001
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON,WASHINGTON
AMENDING ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 13.12
PERTAINING TO UTILITY RATES"
A true and correct copy of the original ordinance is attached.
Dated this 3rd day of January, 2022.
Wendy V6fi Der Meersche
City Clerk for the City of Arlington