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ORDINANCE —1216
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO,
TEXAS AMENDING THE UTILITY FEE SCHEDULE OF THE CITY OF
CIBOLO; AMENDING SECTION 78-141; AMENDING SECTION 78-143(a);
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION THERETO; PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE IS CUMULATIVE OF ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY NOT IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 78-64 of the City of Cibolo's Code of Ordinances establishes that rates, fees,
deposits and charges for services furnished by city's utility department shall be established by
ordinance or resolution of the city council, from time to time, and made available for public
examination in the office of the city secretary;
WHEREAS, City of Cibolo has experienced an increase in direct water supply costs by Canyon
Regional Water Authority;
WHEREAS, Section 78-141 and Section 78-143(a) specify a maximum consumption for the
minimum monthly base charge;
WHEREAS, in a budget workshop of City Council, conducted on August 16, 2017, after
publication provided by law, the Finance Director demonstrated the need to revise Section 78-141
and Section 78-143(a) as to the maximum consumption for the minimum monthly base charge;
WHEREAS, after due consideration of the information presented City Council deems it
appropriate to amend and/or clarify the utility fee schedule and Section 78-141 and 78-143(a):
NOW THEREFORE 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.
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SECTION 2
ADOPTION
That the City Council of the City of Cibolo, Texas hereby establishes utility rates and fees, as
provided for in the Attached Exhibit "A".
SECTION 3
CODE AMENDMENT
That Section 78-141, of the Cibolo Code, (entitled "Metering Requirements"), be amended to read
as follows:
All water distributed to individual customers will be metered. Normally, not more
than one household shall purchase water through any single meter without the
consent of the city council. Single metering is authorized for more than one unit of
occupancy providing responsibility for payment of all utility services for the single
meter billing is assumed by the single property owner. In cases where single
metering is to be used for more than single-family residence, a meter sufficient in
size to meet total requirements will be required. Size of meter will be determined
by the maintenance officer at time of request and deposit required will be based on
meter size. Provided, where a residence, business establishment, complete
apartment or manufactured house is not accessible to a city water main,
arrangements may be made, at the option of the city and for which a permit must
be obtained from the city council, to secure water from another user of city water,
in which case the minimum monthly charge shall be made for each additional
residence taking water through such meter. Each minimum will entitle user to 1,200
gallons per month. The minimum charge plus any additional minimum charge and
all water used over the minimums by such consumer shall be charged to the
customer having the meter. The city shall keep all meters in good repair without
any expense to the consumer except as provided herein.
That Section 78-143, of the Cibolo Code, (entitled "Fees Rates and billing procedures"),
subsection (a), be amended to read as follows:
(a) Each customer upon making application shall pay a nonrefundable account
setup fee and shall provide a refundable deposit as specified in the utility fee
schedule. 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 on residential accounts will consist of a minimum base charge for
up to 1,200 gallons consumption, and a per 1,000 -gallon charge for
consumption above the base charge. Residential customers who use less than
1,200 gallons in any one month will qualify for a discounted special rate for
that month. Bills on commercial accounts will consist of a minimum base
charge, based on meter size, for up to 1,000 gallons of consumption and a per
1,000 gallon charge for consumption above the base charge.
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That Section 78-143, of the Cibolo Code, (entitled "Fees Rates and billing procedures"),
subsection (b), not be amended.
SECTION 4
CUMULATIVE CLAUSE
That this Ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of Cibolo, Texas, except
where the provisions of this Ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such other
ordinances, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby repealed.
SECTION 5
PUBLICATION
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Cibolo prior
to its consideration and adoption by the Cibolo City Council, in compliance with the provisions of
the City Charter and State Law.
SECTION 6
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 7
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 utility rates, which have 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.
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SECTION 8
EFFECTIVE DATE
That this Ordinance shall be effective for the first billing cycle following October 1St, 2017, upon
the approval of the City Council of the City of Cibolo, Texas and after being twice published in
the City's paper of record.
PASSED AND APPROVED by a
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Peggy Cimics, City Secretary
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Approved as to legal form
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EXHIBIT A
UTILITY FEE SCHEDULE
CONSUMPTION RATE SCHEDULE:
$
Meter Size
$
WATER RATES:
30.00
3"
320.00
RESIDENTIAL:
50.00
4"
500.00
1,200 gallons or less (special rate)
100.00
$
12.50 Special
Over 1,200 gallons
160.00
$
25.00 Base Rate
1,201 to 7,000
additional
$
5.50 per 1,000 gallons
7,001 to 15,000
additional
$
7.00 per 1,000gallons
15,001 to 30,000
additional
$
8.50 per 1,000gallons
30,001 to 50,000
additional
$
10.00 per 1,000gallons
Over 50,000
additional
$
12.50 per 1,000gallons
COMMERCIAL/HYDRANT METERS:
First 1,000 gallons
1,001 to 7,000
7,001 to 15,000
15,001 to 30,000
30,001 to 50,000
Over 50,000
Base Rate based on meter size
additional $ 5.50 per 1,000gallons
additional $ 7.00 per 1,000gallons
additional $ 8.50 per 1,000gallons
additional $ 10.00 per 1,000gallons
additional $ 12.50 per 1,000gallons
Meter Size
$
Meter Size
$
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30.00
3"
320.00
1"
50.00
4"
500.00
1.5"
100.00
6"
1000.00
2"
160.00
10"
2300.00
WASTEWATER RATES:
RESIDENTIAL:
First 3,000 gallons of water used $ 16.25 Base Rate
3,001 + gallons of water used additional $ 4.60 per 1,000 gallons
COMMERCIAL:
First 3,000 gallons of water used
3,001 + gallons of water used additional
ACCOUNT FEES:
ACCOUNT SET UP FEE
ACCOUNT TRANSFER FEE
WATER ACQUISITION FEE
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$ 19.75 Base Rate
$ 4.60 per 1,000 gallons
$ 30.00
$ 30.00
$ 6.00 per month
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE:
25.00
Returned checks, meter re -reads, "datalog" reports (after the first one), account handling
for disconnection for non-payment, after hours reconnect fees, special customer requests
LATEPENALTY
HYDRANT METER DAILY RENTAL FEE
Residential
Recycling container
(65+ gallon upright container provided by
Temporary service request (5 days or less)
Commercial/Industrial
Garbage only accounts
Hydrant Meters
Commercial Rolloff Dumpsters
METER INSTALLATION AND TAP FEES:
INSTALLATION:
5/8" Meter to 1-1/2" Meter
2" Meter to less than 4" Meter
4" Meter and larger
Hydrant Meter
WATER TAPS:
10.00
7.50 per day
$ 60.00
Bexar Waste) $ 50.00
$ 20.00
Water Impact Fee (if applicable):
Short Service (main on same side of the street):
Long Service (main not on same side of the street)
WASTEWATER TAPS:
Wastewater Impact Fee (if applicable):
CCMA fee
5 ft deep or less
Each additional foot over 5 feet
Two months estimated use
Two months prepayment
$ 650.00
$ 800.00
60.00 -t meter cost*
75.00 + meter cost*
120.00 + meter cost*
50.00
$3,595.00
$ 520.00 + meter/supplies cost*
$1,585.00 + meter/supplies cost*
$1,770.00
$1,800.00 + $15.00 admin fee
$1,373.00
$ 375.00 per foot
*Due to the fluctuation of meter and supply costs, parts will be quoted at time of permitting at our
cost plus 10%.
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AGENDAITEM
FROM: ROBERT T. HERRERA, CITY MANAGER; ANNA MIRANDA, FINANCE DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: UTILITY RA1T SCHEDULE
DATE: 09/19/2017
Section 78-64 of the City of Cibolo's Code of Ordinances establishes that rates, fees, deposits and charges
for services furnished by the city's utility department shall be established by ordinance or resolution of the
city council, from time to time, and made available for public examination in the office of the city secretary.
The City's utility fee schedule is being amended to fund the increased costs of water supply and future water
source development. The City's fiscal year 2018 proposed budget is based on these revised rates. The
proposed changes are shown below (and shown in blue font in the ordinance).
WATER RATES:
Current Rate
Proposed Rate
RESIDENTIAL METERED IMES:
1,200 gallons or less
special base rate
$
12.50
$
12.50
Over 1,201
base rate
$
25.00
$
25.00
1,201 to 3,000
additional
$
0.00
$
5.50 per 1,000 gallons
3,001 to 7,000
additional
$
5.20
$
5.50 per 1,000 gallons
7,001 to 12,000
additional
$
6.50
$
7.00 per 1,000 gallons
12,001 to 15,000
additional
$
7.80
$
7.00 per 1,000 gallons
15,001 to 20,000
additional
$
9.10
$
8.50 per 1,000 gallons
20,001 to 30,000
additional
$
10.50
$
8.50 per 1,000 gallons
30,001 to 50,000
additional
$
17.75
$
10.00 per 1,000 gallons
Over 50,000
additional
$
26.00
$
12.50 per 1,000 gallons
COMMERCIAL METERED RATES:
Up to 1,000
base rate
$
30.00
based on meter size
1,001 to 3,000
additional
$
0.00
$
5.50 per 1,000 gallons
3,001 to 12,000
additional
$
5.90
$
5.50 per 1,000 gallons
12,001 to 15,000
additional
$
7.09
$
7.00 per 1,000 gallons
15,001 to 30,000
additional
$
10.63
$
8.50 per 1,000 gallons
30,001 to 50,000
additional
$
17.75
$
10.00 per 1,000 gallons
Over 50,000
additional
$
26.00
$
12.50 per 1,000 gallons