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ORD 458 8/8/1995ORDINANCE NO. 458 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 422 (which amended 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 AND Ordinance No. 422 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 August 8, 1995 - Effective for August 15, 1995 billing cycle, new rates to be paid for the first time on October 1, 1995.) RESIDENTIAL WATER RATES MONTHLY BILLING First 1,200 gallons $ 9.00 Base Rate Between 1,200 and 3,000 gallons $12.25 Base Rate 3,001 to 10,000 additional $ 1.85 per 1,000 gal 10,001 to 25,000 additional $ 2.60 per 1,000 gal 25,001 + additional $ 3.60 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 HYDRANT METER FEES Meter Connect Daily Rental Water Rate TRANSFER FEES $14.00 $ 1.85 per 1,000 gal $30.00 $60.00 $75.00 $120.00 $30.00 $30.00 $40.00 $ 3.00 $ 1.85 per 1,000 gal Move within City $30.00 DEPOSITS Hydrant Meter $400.00 Residential Service $40.00 Commercial Service Two months estimated use Industrial Service Two months estimated use Garbage Only Pre -pay one month PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1995. Hon. SAM BAUDER, Mayor L CHARLES A. .. C.. SECRETARYCITY