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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-06-10 13-205 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No: 13-205_ j Date: June 10, 2013 Item/Subject: ORDER, Establishing Sewer Rates to go into Effect for Accounts Billed Starting July 1, 2013 Responsible Department: Wastewater Treatment Plant Commentary: If approved, this order will increase sewer rates by 3.5% beginning July 1, 2013. In order to properly maintain the wastewater collection system and treatment facilities and maintain compliance with State and Federal Environmental requirements the City continues to develop and implement the following projects; Continue implementation of the operation and maintenance program (CMOM) for the sewer system; and Develop a Phase Two long term control plan for abatement of combined sewer overflows. The sewer fund is also experiencing a decline in billable water consumption and one major user shut down operation in January 2013 which reduces revenue. If approved, the increase will generate an additional $260,800 annually. The impact of the rate increase on a minimum user (12 hundred cubic feet) would be $2.40 per quarter or $9.60 per year. The impact of a 3.5% increase on an average user (20 hundred cubic feet) would be $4 per quarter or $16 per year. Failure to implement these programs could result in regulatory actions being taken against the city such as fines and increased scrutiny over development. This need for the increase was reviewed at a budget workshop. Department Head Manager's Comments: City Manager Associated Information: Order Budget Approval: Finance Director Legal Approval: Introduced for X Passage First Reading Referral ity Solicitor Page _of_ Assigned.to Councilor Blanchette CITY OF BANGOR 13-205 JUNE 109 2013 (TITLE.) Order, Establishing Sewer User Rates To Go Into Effect For Accounts Billed Starting July 1, 2013 By the City Counts/ of the OW of Bangor. - ORDERED, That the following sewer user rate is adopted effective July 1, 2013 and represents an 3.5% increase over the current rate: Quarterly Monthly Rate: Minimum Minimum $5.90/HCF* $70.80 $23.60 *Hundred Cubic Feet The rates provided above shall be applied to all accounts billed on or after the effective date listed above. This Order supersedes all prior Council Orders establishing volume -based sewer rates. IN CITY COUNCIL June 10, 2013 Motion Made and seconded for Passage Passed CITY CLF^ o