ORD 533 9/25/2001ORDINANCE NO. 533
AMMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE WATER ORDINANCE
AND DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN
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. 458,
SECTION SIX, PARAGRAPH (A) AND THE ADDENDUM/ATTACHMENT OF
ORDINANCE 422 (WHICH AMENDED ORDINANCES 410, AND 422) 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.
ADDENDUMIATTACHMENT 1:
RATES AND CHARGES:
Following are the rates and charges for services furnished by the City of Cibolo's Water
Department. (Amended September 11, 2001 - Effective for October 15, 2001, billing cycle, new
rates to be paid for the first time on December 1, 2001.)
RESIDENTIAL WATER RATES MONTHLY BILLING
First 1,200 gallons
$ 9.00 Base Rate
Between 1,200 and 3,000 gallons
$12.50 Base Rate
3,001 to 12,000 additional
$ 2.25 per 1,000 gal
12,001 to 25,000 additional
$ 3.10 per 1,000 gal
25,001+ additional
$ 5.00 per 1,000 gal
COMMERCIAL WATER RATES
First 3,000 gallons $18.00
3,001 gallons additional $ 2.25 per 1,000 gal
METER CONNECT FEES
Address where service already in existence
$30.00
Residential where no service existed
$60.00
(Line Tap)
$ 2.25 per 1,000 gal
Commercial where no service existed
$75.00
Industrial where no service existed
$120.00
(Line Tap)
Commercial where service existed
$30.00
Industrial where service existed
$30.00
HYDRANT METER FEES
Meter Connect
$ 50.00
Daily Rental
$ 5.00
Water Rate
$ 2.25 per 1,000 gal
TRANSFER FEES
Move within City $30.00
DEPOSUS
Hydrant Meter
Residential Service
Commercial Service
Industrial Service
Garbage Only
$400.00
$40.00
Two months estimated use
Two months estimated use
Pre -pay one month
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2001.
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Hon. Charles Ruppert, MAYOR
ATTEST:
1
Donne Griffin
YSECRETARY