ORD 691 09/13/2005 ORDINANCE NUMBER 6 91
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO, TEXAS,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 615 COMPREHENSIVE WATER
ORDINANCES AND DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN, BY
AMENDING ADDENDUM/ATTACHMENT 1; PROVDING
THAT THIS ORDIANCE IS CUMULATIVE OF ALL OTHER
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY NOT IN CONFLICT WITH THE
PROVISIONS FOR THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Cibolo is a Home Rule Municipality located in Guadalupe
County, Texas, created in accordance with provisions of the Texas Local Government
Code and operating pursuant to its adopted City Charter and all applicable laws and
enabling legislation of the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cibolo adopted Ordinance No. 615 (Comprehensive Water
Ordinance and Demand Management Plan) declaring the water rates and demand
management plan
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO
TEXAS....
SECTION 1
That the above and foregoing premises are true and correct and are incorporated herein
and made part hereof for all purposes.
SECTON 2
ADOPTION
That the Ordinance amendments incorporated in Section 3 herein are hereby adopted by
the City council of the City of Cibolo, Texas, and amend Ordinance No. 615 and
subsequent amendments.
SECTION 3
That Ordinance No. 615 shall be amended by amending Addendum/Attachment 1 as
following:
ADDENDUM/ATTACHMENT 1:
RATES AND CHARGES:
Following are the rates and charges for services furnished by the City of Cibolo's Utility
Department. (Amended September 13, 2005 — Effective for October 15, 2005 billing
cycle,new rates to be paid for the first time on December 1,2005).
RESIDENTIAL WATER RATES MONTHLY BILLING
First 1,200 gallons $ 9.00 Base Rate
Between 1,200 and 3,000 gallons $17.00 Base Rate
3,001 to 12,000 additional $ 2.75 per 1,000 gal
12,001 to 20,000 additional $ 4.00 per 1,000 gal
20,001 to 30,000 additional $ 6.00 per 1,000 gal
30,001 to 50,000 additional $10.00 per 1,000 gal
50,001 + additional $15.00 per 1,000 gal
Water Acquisition Fee $ 4.00 per month
COMMERCIAL WATER RATES MONTHLY BILLING
First 3,000 gallons $25.50
3,001 to 15,000 additional $2.75 per 1,000 gal
15,001 and up additional $ 3.70 per 1,000 gal
Water Acquisition Fee $ 4.00 per month
RESIDENTIAL WASTEWATER RATES MONTHLY BILLING
First 3,000 gallons of water used $10.50 Base Rate
3,001+gallons of water used additional $ 1.90 per 1,000 gallons
For new residential customers receiving wastewater service, monthly billing shall be
based upon the average water use per residential account calculated during the City's
winter averaging period,until the next sewer averaging period.
COMMERCIAL WASTEWATER RATES MONTHLY BILLING
First 3,000 gallons of water used $12.60 Base Rate
3,001+gallons of water used additional $ 1.90 per 1,000 gallons
For commercial customers receiving wastewater service, monthly billing shall be based
upon the estimated average water use until the next sewer averaging period
METER CONNECT FEES
Address where service already in existence $30.00
Residential where no service existed $60.00
(Line Tap)
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
Residential/Commercial meters (5/8 meter) $50.00
Residential/Commercial meters (all other) Cost+ 10%
HYDRANT METER FEES
Meter Connect $ 50.00
Daily Rental $ 7.50
Water Rate First 3,000 gallons $ 25.50
Each 1,000 gallons after first 3,000 gallons $4.00 per 1,000 gal
TRANSFER FEES
Move within City $30.00
DEPOSITS
The following deposits shall be paid to establish a utility account with the City of
Cibolo's water or wastewater system. Said deposits shall be paid for wastewater service
only or both water and wastewater service.
Hydrant Meter $650.00
Residential Service $ 40.00
Commercial Service Two months estimated total utility
bill
Industrial Service Two months estimated total utility
Bill
Garbage Only Pre-pay two months
Commercial Roll-Off Dempster $800.00
DEPOSIT REFUNDS
Deposits for residential and non-residential accounts will be credited toward an active
account after two (2) years service with no disconnects, no returned checks and not more
than two (2) late fees charged. If there is a disconnect, returned check or more than two
(2) late fees during that time, the two-year period will begin again from the date that the
City either receives notice of a returned check of from the second date that the account
becomes delinquent. All accounts existing as of the effective date of this ordinance that
qualify for a credit as specified in this paragraph and have not otherwise received a
reimbursement for a deposit paid prior to the effective date of this Ordinance shall be
credited for said outstanding deposit as outlined herein.
All of these fees and charges are in addition to impact fees charged for new service and
platting in the City of Cibolo.
BAD CHECK POLICY
The City of Cibolo shall collect a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) administrative charge for
each time a check issued to the City of Cibolo is returned for non-payment by the bank.
Any person, account, or household that has had two checks returned to the City of Cibolo
for non-payment shall lose the privilege of paying debts to the City of Cibolo with a
check and shall be "Cash Only". For purposes of this ordinance, "Cash Only" shall mean
payment by currency, CASHIER'S CHECK,money order or bank certified check.
SECTION 4
CUMULATIVE CLAUSE
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of the City of Cibolo, Texas,
except where the provisions of this Ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of
such Ordinance, in which event the conflicting provisions of such Ordinance are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 5
SEVERABILITY
That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council of the City of Cibolo that
the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this Ordinance are severable,
and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance should be
declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases,
clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of the Ordinances, since the same would have
been enacted by the City Council without incorporation in this ordinance of any such
unconstitutional phrases, clause, sentence,paragraph or section.
SECTION 6
SAVINGS
That all rights and privilege of the City of Cibolo are expressly saved as to any and all
violations of the provision of any Ordinances affecting the water rates, which have
accrued at the time of the effective date of this Ordinances; and, as to such accrued at the
time of the effective date of this Ordinance; and, as to such accrued violation and all
pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such
Ordinances, same shall not be affected by this Ordinance but may be prosecuted until
final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 7
EFFECTIVE DATE
That this Ordinance shall be effective upon the approval of the City Council of the City
of Cibolo, Texas and the publication of the fees twice in the newspaper of record AND IT
IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND APPROVED by a vote of for to against this 13th day of
September,2005.
SIGNED:
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ATTEST:
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Y l•nne Griffin, City S-c tary