13.12.100 Rates and charges.
A. The city council may alter water rates and charges as set forth herein in the manner provided by law. Monthly rates and charges shall be as set forth by city council resolution.
B. All water rates and charges shall increase by three percent on December 31, 2015, and every December 31st thereafter as set forth by city council resolution. Refer to the fee schedule for current rates.
C. Meter Rates – Within City Limits. All rates in cubic feet. One cubic foot equals seven and one-half gallons.
|
Cubic Feet |
2017 |
|---|---|
|
0 to 1,200 |
… |
|
1,201 to 2,000 |
$0.011 |
|
2,001 to 4,000 |
$0.013 |
|
4,001 and over |
$0.015 |
D. Meter Rates – Outside City Limits. All hook-up must be metered.
|
Cubic Feet |
2017 |
|---|---|
|
0 to 1,200 |
… |
|
1,201 to 2,000 |
$0.011 |
|
2,001 to 4,000 |
$0.013 |
|
4,001 and over |
$0.015 |
E. Stand-by Rates. Stand-by rates shall be identical to rates and charges set forth in Paragraphs A, B, C and D above. Base rates are charged regardless of water usage or occupancy.
F. Water Connection Charges. The water connection charge, which is based on the present value of the existing water supply system (total asset value), has been established based on engineering studies, generally accepted professional standards, and analysis of system component costs and values. Connection charges will be assessed to all new connections based on calculated equivalent residential units (ERUs) to account for the value of the existing water supply system assets dedicated to serve the connection. ERUs shall be determined by CEMC Sections 13.14.030 and 13.14.040. The total connection charge, including the capital reimbursement charge established in CEMC Section 13.14.020, is per Table 13.12.100:
|
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Water Supply System1 |
$4,832 |
$4,977 |
$5,126 |
|
Administration1 |
$743 |
$765 |
$788 |
|
Water Connection Charge $/ERU |
$5,575 |
$5,742 |
$5,914 |
|
Capital Reimbursement Charge $/ERU (CEMC Section 13.14.020) |
$1,565 |
$1,565 |
$1,565 |
|
Net to City of Cle Elum (Until Capital Reimbursement Charge is paid in full to New Suncadia) |
$4,010 |
$4,177 |
$4,349 |
1Charges after 2023 are shown to be increased by three percent. The actual increase will be three percent or as established by the Consumer Price Index published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistic for the West region after the base year of 2023, whichever is higher.
When land development or redevelopment projects require capacity improvements that increase the total asset value, the connection charge will be reduced. The connection charge will be adjusted for the respective capacity improvements installed as follows:
1. When the added asset value per ERU in the development is equal to or exceeds the existing system connection charge per ERU of the water supply system, the connection charge will be waived (with exception of capital reimbursement charge).
2. When the added asset value per ERU in the development is lower than the existing system connection charge per ERU of the water supply system, the connection charge will be calculated as the difference (with exception of capital reimbursement charge).
G. All rates enumerated in Sections B, C and D shall increase by three percent on December 31, 2015 and every December 31 thereafter.
H. The city shall charge a fee for water filling station services as set forth by resolution of the city council.