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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2007.031 Amending title 14 of the town code relating to water feesF. ANN RODRIGUEZ, RECORDER DOCKET: 13206 RECORDED BY: RJL PAGE: 1971 DEPUTY RECORDER 9544 PE5 NO. OF PAGES: SEQUENCE: 2 2007245047B SMARA Loll hi 12/20/2007 TOWN OF MARANA IT, ORDIN 16:06 ATTN: TOWN CLERK 11555 W CIVIC CENTER DR MAIL MARANA AZ 85653 AMOUNT PAID $ 8.00 MARANA ORDINANCE NO. 2007.31 RELATING TO WATER; REVISING FEES; AMENDING PORTIONS OF MARANA TOWN CODE TITLE 14; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS the Town Council finds that revision of fees assessed by the Town of Marana Water Department is in the best interests of the Town and its residents; and WHEREAS the water utility advisory committee recommends certain changes to the cur- rent fee structure. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, as follows: SECTION 1. The $75 security deposit fee in the table associated with section 14-7-2(B) for a 3/4" x 5/8" meter is increased to $125 and the following footnote is added to the table: A $35 return trip charge shall be assessed to cover the cost of a requested meter instal- lation if the site is not ready when scheduled. SECTION 2. The $5 late payment fee in section 14-6-2 is increased to $15. SECTION 3. Title 14 of the Marana Town.Code is hereby revised by amending chap- ter 14-7 entitled "Water Rates and Charges" as follows (with deletions shown with stFikeetAs and additions shown with double undffjlniag). Section 14-7-3 Other service charges A. New service establishment fee: $4-9-M. The new service establishment fee is for the cost of establishing the new customer service account during regular working days (Monday through Friday) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and requires 24 hours notice. No service connections will be made after hours, weekends or holidays except in an emergency situation as de- termined by the Marana municipal water system. B. New service establishment fee after hours: $46-M. C. Reconnect fee: $49SD (plus bring account current). The reconnect fee shall be for the cost of reestablishing water service after water service has been terminated for any reason and requires 24 hours notice. After-hours recon- nect fee is $46$11D. If there is a delinquent balance due, this amount must be paid in full before service will be reconnected. D. Customer requested re-read of meter: $35. This fee shall be refundable if the meter is found not to be reading accurately, defined as an error of greater than 3%. 100006986.DQC-LZ CIHIIII4107 M. This fee shall be added to a E. Check returned for insufficient funds: ?$? customer's water bill if the check for payment is returned unpaid due to insuf- ficient funds, closed account or stop payment. If it begmes necess send the outstanding balance IQ Quiside mllections for payment there-will be an additional fee calculated at 25% of the total outstanding boll added to-tWe tQlal. F. Customer requested -meter test: W=$=. This fee shall be refundable to the customer if the meter is found not to be reading accurately, defined as an er- ror of greater than 3%. G. Late payment fee: H. Vacation service: $14. This service consists of one disconnect when the cus- tomer leaves on vacation and one reconnect when the customer returns. 1. Hydrant meter feesn A $70 set-up fee shall be assessed an addition to J. Standpipe fees: A $35 new service set-up fee shall be assessed in a ditoon to any other fees in secjbn_JA-_7_-2. There will be a $10 charge to CaL(L SECTION 4. Title 14 of the Marana Town Code is hereby revised by amending chapter 14-9 en- titled "Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control" as follows (with deletions shown with stiikeeu and additions shown with double undulining): Section 14-9-15 Fees Unless specofically stated to the contrary. Tthe fee for any permit required pursu- ant to the terms of this chapter shalFb_e$257$W. SECTION 5. IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED that the water department shall now be called the Utilities Department. SECTION 6. IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED that, since it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health and safety of the Town of Marana that this ordinance become immediately effective, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this ordinance shall be effective immedi- ately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, this 18 th da ,?,01ififinber, 2007. 0 W z 5A ;)RAT Mayor Ed Honea 'AL ;9 '3 ATTEST: APPROYED ArO FORM: ?5i tie 2 elyn C ronson, Town Clerk F 0- y .10 Ca??y, Town Att 100006986.DDC-L2-1 -2- CIH 11/14/07 AL - OFFICIAL RECORDS OF ?j 1R?, 75 PINAL COUNTY RECORDER LAURA DEAN-LYTLE TOWN OF MARANA DATE/TIME: 12/24/07 1549 ATTN: VIVIANA RUIZ FEE: $12.00 11555 W. CIVIC CENTER DR PAGES: 2 MARANA, AZ 85653 FEE NUNMER: 2007-139465 MARANA ORDINANCE NO. 2007.31 RELATING TO WATER; REVISING FEES; AMENDING PORTIONS OF MARANA TOWN CODE TITLE 14; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS the Town Council finds that revision of fees assessed by the Town of Marana Water Department is in the best interests of the Town and its residents; and WHEREAS the water utility advisory committee recommends certain changes to the cur- rent fee structure. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, as follows: SECTION 1. The $75 security deposit fee in the table associated with section 14-7-2(B) for a 3/4" x 5/8" meter is increased to $125 and the following footnote is added to the table: A $35 return trip charge shall be assessed to cover the cost of a requested meter instal- lation if the site is not ready when scheduled. SECTION 2. The $5 late payment fee in section 14-6-2 is increased to $15. SECTION 3. Title 14 of the Marana Town Code is hereby revised by amending chap- ter 14-7 entitled "Water Rates and Charges" as follows (with deletions shown with str4keetits and additions shown with double underlining): Section 14-7-3 Other service charges A. New service establishment fee: $35. The new service establishment fee is for the cost of establishing the new customer service account during regular working days (Monday through Friday) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and requires 24 hours notice. No service connections will be made after hours, weekends or holidays except in an emergency situation as de- termined by the Marana municipal water system. B. New service establishment fee after hours: $75. C. Reconnect fee: $70 (plus bring account current). The reconnect fee shall be for the cost of reestablishing water service after water service has been ter- minated for any reason and requires 24 hours notice. After-hours reconnect fee is $110. If there is a delinquent balance due, this amount must be paid in full before service will be reconnected. D. Customer requested re-read of meter: $35. This fee shall be refundable if the meter is found not to be reading accurately, defined as an error of greater than 3%. {00006986. DOC / 2) CIH 11/14/07 E. Check returned for insufficient funds: $25. This fee shall be added to a cus- tomer's water bill if the check for payment is returned unpaid due to insuffi- cient funds, closed account or stop payment. If it becomes necessary to send the outstanding balance to outside collections for payment there will be an additional fee calculated at 25% of the total outstanding bill added to the total. F. Customer requested meter test: $110. This fee shall be refundable to the customer if the meter is found not to be reading accurately, defined as an er- ror of greater than 3%. G. Late payment fee: $15. H. Vacation service: $14. This service consists of one disconnect when the cus- tomer leaves on vacation and one reconnect when the customer returns. 1. Hydrant meter fees: A $70 set-up fee shall be assessed in addition to a $1,300 security deposit on all hydrant meter installations. The minimum monthly fee for hydrant meters is $50 which includes the first 15,000 gallons of water used. There will be a $35 fee for all hydrant meter relocations. J?. Standpipe fees: A $35 new service set-up fee shall be assessed in addition to any other fees in section 14-7-2. There will be a $10 charge to replace a standpipe card. SECTION 4. Title 14 of the Marana Town Code is hereby revised by amending chapter 14-9 en- titled "Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control" as follows (with deletions shown with stfikeouts and additions shown with double undmlining): Section 14-9-15 Fees Unless specifically stated to the contrary, the fee for any permit required pursu- ant to the terms of this chapter shall be $80. SECTION 5. IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED that the water department shall now be called the Utilities Department. SECTION 6. IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED that, since it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health and safety of the Town of Marana that this ordinance become immediately effective, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this ordinance shall be effective immedi- ately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, this 18 th day of December, 2007. ATTEST: Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk {00006986.DOC / 21 -2- CIH 11/14/07 Mayor Ed Honea - E. �heck returned for insufficient funds: $25. This fee shall be added to a cus- tomer's water bill if the check for payment is returned unpaid due to insuffi- cient funds, closed account or stop payment. If it becomes necessary to send the outstanding balance to outside collections for payment there will be an additional fee calculated at 25% of the total outstanding bitl added to the total. F. Customer requested meter test: $110. This fee shall be refundable to the customer if the meter is found not to be reading accurately, defined as an er- ror of greater than 3%. G. Late pavment fee: $15. H. Vacation service: $14. This service consists of one disconnect when the cus- tomer leaves on vacation and one reconnect when the customer returns. I. Hvdrant meter fees: A$70 set-up fee shall be assessed in addition to a$1,300 securitv deposit on all hvdrant meter installations. The minimum monthlv fee for hydrant meters is $50 which includes the first 15,000 aallons of water used. There will be a$35 fee for all hvdrant meter relocations. J. Standpipe fees: A$35 new service set-up fee shall be assessed in addition to any other fees in section 14-7-2. There will be a$10 charge to replace a standpipe card. SECTION 4. Title 14 of the Marana Town Code is hereby revised by amending chapter 14-9 en- titled "Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control" as follows (with deletions shown with �*�'�� and additions shown with double underlinin�): Section 14-9-15 Fees Unless specifically stated to the contrary, the fee for any permit required pursu- ant to the terms of this chapter shall be $80. SECTION 5. IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED that the water department shall now be called the Utilities Department. SECTION 6. IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED that, since it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health and safety of the Town of Marana that this ordinance become immediately effective, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this ordinance shall be effective immedi- ately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, this 18� day of December, 2007. � {00006986.DOC / 2} -2- �a CIH 1 U 14/07