ORD 442 8/9/1994ORDINANCE NO. 442
An ordinance of the City Council of Cibolo, Texas; amending
Ordinance No. 211, the original ordinance regulating the water
rates and regulating the use of water for the City of Cibolo,
connection to the water mains and water system, and the
appointment of maintenance officer; and amending, repealing and
superseding all other Ordinances that conflict including the
following numbered Ordinances: 216, 220, 247, 273, 331, 331B,
332, 343, 346, 349, 351, 369, and 376, and SPECIFICALLY AMENDING
ORDINANCE No. 410, SECTION SIX, Paragraph (a) and the
ADDENDUM/ATTACHMENT of Ordinance 410 as indicated; and
prescribing a date when such rates and charges shall become
effective.
WHEREAS the City Council of Cibolo seeks to encourage
conservation of finite water resources;
and WHEREAS the City Council of Cibolo seeks to provide financial
incentive for the conservation of finite water resources;
and WHEREAS the City Council of Cibolo seeks to provide a lower
base water rate for customers who have a very low monthly usage;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO, TEXAS;
The following changes shall be made to Ordinance No. 410 to
resolve any conflict with the newly adopted water rates and
connection charges of the City of Cibolo Water System:
SECTION SIX (6): Fees, Rates, and Billing Procedures:
(a) Each water customer upon making application shall pay a non-
refundable water meter connect fee, as indicated in Attachment 1
and shall provide a refundable deposit as specified in Attachment
1 of this ordinance. If a prospective customer is indebted to the
City for water, sewer, or garbage service, service at the new
residence or place of business will not be provided until the
outstanding indebtedness is satisfied. Residential and commercial
water bills will be forwarded no later than the first workday of
each month. Bills will consist of a minimum charge for 1,200
gallons and a per thousand gallon charge for usage above the
minimum charge for residential customers; an will consist of a
minimum charge for 3,000 gallons and a per thousand gallon charge
for usage above the minimum charge for commercial customers.
Specific Fees may be found on Attachment 1.
ADDENDUM/ATTACHMENT 1:
RATES AND CHARGES:
Following are the rates and charges for services furnished by the
City of Cibolo's Water Department. (Amended July 26, 1994 -
Effective for August 15, 1994 billing cycle, new rates to be paid
for the first time on October 1, 1994.)
RESIDENTIAL WATER RATES
MONTHLY BILLING
First 1,200 gallons
$
9.00
Base
Rate
Between 1,200 and 3,000
gallons
$12.00
Base
Rate
3,001 to 15,000
additional
$
1.76
per
1,000
gal
15,001 to 20,000
additional
$
2.50
per
1,000
gal
20,001 +
additional
$
3.50
per
1,000
gal
COMMERCIAL WATER RATES
First 3,000 gallons
3,001 gallons additional
METER CONNECT FEES
Address where service already in existence
Residential where no service existed
(Line Tap)
Commercial where no service existed
Industrial where no service existed
(Line Tap)
Commercial where service existed
Industrial where service existed
Meter Connect
Daily Rental
Water Rate
TRANSFER FEES
$13.11
$ 1.76 per 1,000 gal
$30.00
$60.00
$75.00
$120.00
$30.00
$30.00
$40.00
$ 3.00
$ 1.76 per 1,000 gal
Move within City $30.00
DEPOSITS
Hydrant Meter
Residential Service
Commercial Service
Industrial Service
Garbage Only
$400.00
$40.00
Two months estimated
Two months estimated
Pre -pay one month
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF JULY, 1994.
SAM BAUDER,
Mayor
ATTEST:
CHARLES A. BALCAR
CITY SECRETARY
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