HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-0568ORDINANCE NO. 26-0568
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING THE RATES AND
FEES FOR WATER AND WATER SERVICE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 24-2629;
PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND,
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The Rate Schedules for water service as provided for in Section 26-127 of
Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances are established as provided herein.
SECTION 2. Payment related fees may apply, including service charges and additional
fees for card payments or returned items.
WATER RATE SCHEDULES
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WR Residential Water Service 2
WC Commercial/Industrial Water Service Rate 6
WFH Metered Water From Fire Hydrant 9
WW Wholesale Treated Water Service to Upper Trinity Regional Water District 10
WD Water Demand
10
WRW Wholesale Raw Water Service to Upper Trinity Regional Water District 12
WCL Wholesale Raw Water Pass -Through to Upper Trinity Regional Water District 13
from Lake Chapman into Lake Lewisville
SGE Sale of Reclaimed Water 14
Water Infrastructure Installation Fees 16
WFG Fire Hydrant Installation 19
Water Laboratory Testing Fees 20
Special Facilities Rider 21
SCHEDULE WR
RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE
(Effective 10/01/26)
APPLICATION
Applicable for single-family residential service and individually metered apartments, mobile homes,
and multi -family facilities with less than four units, with wastewater service and located within the
corporate limits of the City of Denton, Texas. (WR)
Applicable for single-family residential service, and individually metered apartments, mobile homes,
and multi -family facilities with less than four units, with or without wastewater service and located
outside the corporate limits of the City of Denton, Texas. (WRO)
Applicable to a location inside the corporate limits of the City of Denton, Texas where the metered
water is used for domestic purposes and is not returned to the wastewater system for collection and
treatment. (WRN)
Applicable to a location outside the corporate limits of the City of Denton, Texas where the metered
water is used for domestic purposes and is not returned to the wastewater system for collection and
treatment. (WRNO)
Applicable within the corporate limits of the City of Denton, Texas where the metered water is used
for landscape irrigation purposes and is not returned to the wastewater system for collection and
treatment. (WRI)
Applicable outside the corporate limits of the City of Denton, Texas where metered water is used for
landscape irrigation purposes and is not returned to the wastewater system for collection and treatment.
(WRIO)
Not applicable to resale, temporary, standby, or supplementary service except as otherwise expressly
provided for in this ordinance.
MONTHLY RATE (WR) — RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE
AND MONTHLY RATE (WRN) — METERED WATER NOT RETURNED TO WASTEWATER
SYSTEM FOR COLLECTION AND TREATMENT
(1) Facility Charge
Per Bill
3/4 inch Meter
$17.31
1 inch Meter
$22.51
1-1/2 inch Meter
$29.43
2 inch Meter
$37.21
(2) Volume Charge
RATE BLOCK PER 30 DAYS
0-5,000 gals
5,001-7,000 gals
7,001-15,000 gals
15,001-30,000 gals
30,001-50,000 gals
Over 50,000 gals
Rate Per 1,000 Gallons
$3.96
$4.25
$4.43
$7.91
$10.58
$13.15
MONTHLY RATES (WRO) & (WRNO) — WATER SERVICE OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS
MONTHLY RATE
(1) Facility Charge
Per Bill
3/4 inch Meter
$20.11
1 inch Meter
$26.12
1-1/2 inch Meter
$34.21
2 inch Meter
$43.22
(2) Volume Charge
RATE BLOCK PER 30 DAYS Rate Per 1.000 Gallons
0-5,000 gals
$4.57
5,001-7,000 gals
$4.90
7,001-15,000 gals
$5.09
15,001-30,000 gals
$9.12
30,001-50,000 gals
$12.15
Over 50,000 gals
$15.14
MONTHLY RATES (WRI) — METERED WATER SERVICE FOR IRRIGATION
MONTHLY RATE
(1) Facilily Charge
Per Bill
3/4 inch Meter
$17.31
1 inch Meter
$22.51
1-1 /2 inch Meter
$29.43
2 inch Meter
$37.21
(2) Volume Charge
RATE BLOCK PER 30 DAYS
Rate Per 1,000 Gallons
0-5,000 gals
$3.96
5,001-7,000 gals
$4.25
7,001-15,000 gals
$44.43
15,001-30,000 gals
$7.91
30,001-50,000 gals
$10.58
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Over 50,000 gals
$13.15
MONTHLY RATES (WRIO) — METERED WATER SERVICE FOR IRRIGATION
MONTHLY RATE
(1) Facility Charge
3/4 inch Meter
1 inch Meter
1-1/2 inch Meter
2 inch Meter
(2) Volume Charge
RATE BLOCK PER 30 DAYS
0-5,000 gals
5,001-7,000 gals
7,001-15,000 gals
15,001-30,000 gals
30,001-50,000 gals
Over 50,000 gals
MINIMUM BILLING
Per Bill
$20.11
$26.12
$334.21
$443.22
Rate Per 1.000 Gallons
$4.57
$4.90
$5.09
$9.12
$12.15
$15.14
The minimum amount that may be billed shall be in the amount of the applicable Facility Charge.
PAYMENT
In accordance with Section 26-9(a) of the City of Denton Code of ordinances, bills are due when
rendered, and become past due if not paid within fifteen (15) calendar days from date of issuance.
SPECIAL FACILITIES
All services which require special facilities in order to meet a customer's service requirements shall be
provided subject to the Special Facilities Rider.
VOLUME CHARGE
Billing for water consumption shall be based on the gallon consumption during the billing period.
Formula:
Gallons in rate block x rate per 1,000 gal. in rate block
1,000 gallons
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RETAIL WATER RATES UNDER DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN CONDITIONS
PURSUANT TO THE CURRENT CITY OF DENTON DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN
Under Stage 2 drought conditions, residential customers shall be charged a 10% rate increase for water
usage greater than 15,000 gallons per account per thirty (30) days.
Under Stage 3 drought conditions, residential customers shall be charged a 20% rate increase for water
usage greater than 15,000 gallons per account per thirty (30) days.
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SCHEDULE WC
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WATER SERVICE RATE
(Effective 10/01/26)
APPLICATION
Applicable for all commercial and industrial users, or other water users not otherwise classified under
this ordinance, for all water provided at one point of delivery and measured through one meter. (WC)
Applicable for all commercial and industrial users or other users not otherwise classified under this
ordinance outside of the corporate limits of the City of Denton for all water service provided at one
point of delivery and measured through one meter, with or without wastewater service. (WCO)
Applicable where the metered water is used for commercial purposes and is not returned to the
wastewater system for collection and treatment. (WCN)
Applicable where metered water is used for landscape irrigation purposes and is not returned to the
wastewater system for collection and treatment. (WCI)
Applicable where metered water is outside the corporate limits of the City of Denton, Texas and is used
for landscape irrigation purposes and is not returned to the wastewater system for collection and
treatment. (WCIO)
Not applicable to resale service in any event, nor to temporary, standby, or supplementary service
except as otherwise expressly provided for in this ordinance.
MONTHLY RATE (WC) and (WCN)
(1) Facility Charge
3/4 inch
Meter
1 inch
Meter
1-1/2 inch Meter
2 inch
Meter
3 inch
Meter
4 inch
Meter
6 inch
Meter
8 inch
Meter
10 inch
Meter
Per Bill
$24.42
$34.62
$41.86
$55.72
$119.44
$236.81
$323.68
$453.49
$649.08
(2) Volume Charge $4.74 per 1,000 gallons
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MONTHLY RATE (WCO) — OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS
(1) Facility Charge
Per Bill
3/4 inch Meter
$28.41
1 inch Meter
$40.21
1-1/2 inch Meter
$48.64
2 inch Meter
$64.75
3 inch Meter
$138.72
4 inch Meter
$275.09
6 inch Meter
$376.00
8 inch Meter
$526.80
10 inch Meter
$753.98
(2) Volume Charge
$5.57 per 1,000 gallons
MONTHLY RATE (WCI) - IRRIGATION
(1) Facility Charge
Per Bill
3/4 inch Meter
$24.44
1 inch Meter
$34.62
1-1/2 inch Meter
$41.86
2 inch Meter
$55.72
3 inch Meter
$119.44
4 inch Meter
$236.81
6 inch Meter
$323.68
8 inch Meter
$453.49
10 inch Meter
$649.08
(2) Volume Charge $6.28 per 1,000 gallons
MONTHLY RATE (WCIO) - IRRIGATION
(1) Facility Charge
Per Bill
3/4 inch Meter
$28.41
1 inch Meter
$40.21
1-1/2 inch Meter
$48.64
2 inch Meter
$64.75
3 inch Meter
$13 8.72
4 inch Meter
$275.09
6 inch Meter
$376.00
8 inch Meter
$526.80
10 inch Meter
$753.98
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(2) Volume Charge
RATE BLOCK PER 30 DAYS
0-7,000 gals
7,001-20,000 gals
20,001-40,000 gals
Over 40,000 gals
MINIMUM BILLING
Rate Per 1,000 Gallons
$7.21
$7.69
$9.02
$10.08
The minimum amount that may be billed shall be in the amount of the applicable Facility Charge.
PAYMENT
Bills are due when rendered and become past due if not paid within fifteen (15) calendar days from
date of issuance.
SPECIAL FACILITIES
All services which require special facilities in order to meet a customer's service requirements shall be
provided, subject to the Special Facilities Rider.
VOLUME CHARGE
Billing for the water consumption shall be based on the consumption during the billing period.
Formula:
Gallons consumption X Rate per 1,000 gallons
1,000
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WATER RATES UNDER DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN
CONDITIONS PURSUANT TO THE CURRENT CITY OF DENTON DROUGHT
CONTINGENCY PLAN.
Under Stage 2 drought conditions, Commercial/Industrial customers shall be charged a 10% surcharge
penalty for water usage above 80% of prior billing volumes per account per thirty (30) days.
Under Stage 3 drought conditions, Commercial/Industrial customers shall be charged a 20% surcharge
penalty for water usage above 70% of prior billing volumes per account per thirty (30) days.
SCHEDULE WFH
METERED WATER FROM FIRE HYDRANT
(Effective 10/01/26)
APPLICATION
Applicable for all water taken through a fire hydrant or other direct distribution line source at one
location forprivate or commercial use not associated with firefighting. Customers must complete, sign,
and agree to all terms and conditions stated in the "Fire Hydrant Meter Use Agreement."
DEPOSIT $4,690 per meter
User shall place a deposit each time a City's hydrant meter(s) is requested. The deposit will be refunded
after the meter(s) is returned and the final bill, along with any other outstanding balances, has been
paid, less any assessed charges for damages.
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Volume Charge $5.54 per 1,000 gallons
Monthly volume shall be computed by subtracting the beginning meter reading from the ending meter
reading divided by 1,000, and multiplied times the volume charge, upon the monthly return of the meter
to the Water Utilities and Street Operations Department for reading. Per the "Fire Hydrant Meter Use
Agreement", failure by the Customer to return the meter to water utilities by the Yd day of each month
for reading, results in acceptance by the Customer to pay a monthly billing equal to 100,000 gallons of
water usage for the month.
Facility Charge $120.89 per bill
PAYMENT
Bills are due when rendered and become past due if not paid within fifteen (15) calendar days from
date of issuance.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WATER RATES UNDER DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN
CONDITIONS - PURSUANT TO THE CURRENT CITY OF DENTON DROUGHT
CONTINGENCY PLAN.
Under Stage 2 and Stage 3 drought conditions, use of water from fire hydrants limited to fire fighting,
essential distribution system maintenance, and related activities. All other water use from fire hydrants
will be by special permit only. The Reuse Fill station is an alternative temporary non -potable water
source that is not limited by the drought contingency plan.
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SCHEDULE WW
WHOLESALE TREATED WATER SERVICE
(Effective 10/01/26)
APPLICATION
Applicable to all wholesale treated water sales from the City of Denton, Texas to wholesale customers.
Not applicable for temporary, standby, or supplementary service.
MONTHLY CHARGES
The monthly charge for service shall be expressed as a facility charge, a volume price per 1,000 gallons
and a demand price per million gallons per day (MGD) of demand.
(WW2/WW3) (1) Facility Charge
(2) Water Volume Rate
(WD2/WD3) (3) Subscribed Demand Rate
*Full Payment of Annual Water Demand Adjustments:
$288.72 per bill
$4.96 per 1,000 gallons
$667,879 per MGD (Annual)
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As determined in the last month of each fiscal year (September), if any outstanding or unpaid
annual water demand adjustment charges exist, they shall be included in their entirety on the
monthly billing for the following month of October. Water demand adjustment charges shall
be billed and payable in full, in accordance with the bill payment delinquency provisions
provided for below.
MINIMUM BILLING
The minimum monthly billing amount shall be the sum of the monthly facility charge plus the monthly
subscribed demand rate charge.
WATER DEMAND
The demand will be billed on a monthly basis at the Water Demand Rate for the subscribed MGD water
demand level. If at any time during the fiscal year the actual peak demand required, as established by
the highest rate of flow controller setting for any one day during the fiscal year, is greater than the peak
demand subscribed during the fiscal year, annual water demand charges will be retroactively adjusted
up beginning in June for each water year.
BILL PAYMENT DELINQUENCY
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Bills shall be due and payable when rendered. Bills are considered delinquent if not paid within twenty
(20) calendar days of the date a bill for service is rendered. There shall be a ten (10%) percent per
annum interest charge on the amount due, from the date when due until paid, if not paid within twenty
(20) calendar days of the date a bill for service is rendered.
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SCHEDULE WRW
WHOLESALE RAW WATER SERVICE
(Effective 10/01/26)
APPLICATION
Applicable to all short-term raw water sales for periods of one year or less from the City of Denton,
Texas per an Interim Sale of Wholesale Raw Water Contract.
MONTHLY CHARGES
The monthly charge for service shall be expressed as a volume price per 1,000 gallons.
Volume Charge: $1.2383 per 1,000 gallons
PAYMENT
Bills shall be due and payable within twenty (20) calendar days of the date a bill is rendered.
BILL PAYMENT DELINQUENCY
Bills shall be due and payable when rendered. Bills are considered delinquent if not paid within twenty
(20) calendar days of the date a bill for service is rendered. There shall be a ten (10%) percent per
annum interest charge on the amount due, from the date when due until paid, if not paid within twenty
(20) calendar days of the date a bill for service is rendered.
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SCHEDULE WCL
WHOLESALE RAW WATER PASS -THROUGH TO
UPPER TRINITY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT
FROM LAKE CHAPMAN INTO LAKE LEWISVILLE
(Effective 10/01/26)
APPLICATION
Applicable to all pass -through raw water sent from Lake Chapman into Lake Lewisville except as
expressly stated otherwise in a written agreement, as well as, all Lake Chapman water reclaimed for
reuse if discharged into and subsequently withdrawn from Lewisville Lake pursuant to a reuse permit
or other appropriate regulatory authorization.
MONTHLY CHARGES
The monthly charge for service shall be expressed as a volume price per 1,000 gallons.
Volume Charge: $0.0406 per 1,000 gallons
PAYMENT
Denton shall render bills monthly. Bills shall be due and payable within twenty (20) calendar days of
the date a bill for service is rendered.
BILL PAYMENT DELINQUENCY
Bills shall be due and payable when rendered. Bills are considered delinquent if not paid within twenty
(20) calendar days of the date a bill for service is rendered. There shall be a ten (10%) percent per
annum interest charge on the amount due, from the date when due until paid, if not paid within twenty
(20) calendar days of the date a bill for service is rendered.
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SCHEDULESGE
SALE OF RECLAIMED WATER
(Effective 10/01/26)
APPLICATION
Applicable for sales of reclaimed water, which consists of highly treated wastewater effluent, to any
municipal utility or approved private business. Useable for non -potable purposes only. Not intended
for human consumption.
The sale of reclaimed water is prohibited. Any use of reclaimed water for potable purposes is
prohibited. Use of reclaimed water shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local
regulations, including any City requirements related to approved uses, customer registration, site
controls, hauling, storage, signage, and prevention of cross -connections.
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY
Reclaimed water is available for sale only if volumes are available. Supplies may be limited or
unavailable.
MONTHLY RATES
(1) Facility Charge
Per Bill
3/4" Meter
$30.04
1" Meter
$42.54
1-1/2" Meter
$51.45
2" Meter
$68.48
3" Meter
$146.79
4" Meter
$291.04
6" Meter
$397.81
8" Meter
$557.35
10" Meter
$797.74
(2) Volume Charge
$3.03/1,000 gallons
MINIMUM BILLING
The minimum amount that may be billed shall be in the amount of the applicable Facility Charge.
PAYMENT
Bills are due when rendered and become past due if not paid within fifteen (15) calendar days from
date of issuance.
SPECIAL FACILITIES
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All services which require special facilities in order to meet a customer's service requirements shall
be provided subject to the Special Facilities Rider.
VOLUME CHARGE
Billing for the reclaimed water volume shall be based on the volume calculated during the billing
period.
Formula:
Effluent volume (gal) x Volume Charge
1,000
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WATER INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION FEES
(Effective 10/01/26)
APPLICATION
This schedule applies to the installation, removal, or relocation of water taps and meters by the Water
Utilities and Street Operations Department at the request of a person, finn, association or corporation.
TAP AND METER FEES
Any person, association of persons, or corporation that requests that a water main tap, water meter or
water meter service, be removed, installed, or relocated by the City shall pay in advance to the Water
Utilities and Street Operations Department the following applicable fees:
WATER TAPS WITH METER
All taps and meters listed in this section include the installation of a water main tap; and a service line
(See WATER SERVICE LINES 1" and 2") and water meter (see WATER METER FEES). Water
impact fees are not included.
Tap
Meter
Meter
1 inch
5/8 inch x 3/4 inch
$4,617.00
$2,203.005/8 inch x 3/4 inch
1 inch
3/4 inch x 3/4 inch
$4,471.00
$2,086.003/4 inch x 3/4 inch
1 inch
1 inch
$4,886.00
$2,277.001 inch
2 inch
1-1/2 inch
$4,500.00
$2,800.001-1/2 inch
2 inch
2 inch
$4,685.00
$2,800.002 inch
WATER METER FEES
This section applies where there is an existing small water service installed per City of Denton
Standard Specifications and Detail, including meter box with lid, on an adequately sized water
main with capacity to provide the requested service. Situations include water meter installations for
new developments and existing properties requesting a larger water meter with an existing adequately
service line. Water impact fees are not included. For a meter larger than 2 inches, installations in paved
area, or unique requirements, the Water Utilities and Street Operations Department will provide a
special price quotation (see "fees for installations not listed" section).
Size of Meter
5/8 inch x 3/4 inch $333.28
3/4 inch x 3/4 inch $376.99
1 inch $409.78
1-1/2 inch $732.12
2 inch $743.05
SMALL WATER METER SERVICE RELOCATIONS
This section applies for relocations of existing water meters 2" and smaller, to relocate them away
from conflicts with driveways, sidewalks and other surface obstructions, by open cut, to an unpaved
location within a City of county ROW or City Public Utility Easement. This standard fee covers
relocation of the meter box and water meter via water service line extension up to 10 feet and does
not include pavement removal or replacement, or unpaved area restoration. For distances longer than
10 feet or circumstances requiring additional materials, equipment or labor, the Water Utilities and
Street Operations Department will provide a special price quotation in increments of 10 feet (see
"FEES FOR INSTALLATIONS NOT LISTED" section).
Size of Meter Relocation of 10 Feet or Less
1 inch $311.43
2 inch $426.16
WATER SERVICES WITH TAPS- 1" AND 2"
This section applies to installations of 1" and 2" water services lines, including public main tap, to
existing public water mains, 12" diameter and under, made of PVC, HDPE, or ductile iron, by open
cut, on a residential or residential collector road.
Meter boxes are to be located in an accessible, unpaved location within a City or City Public Utility
Easement.
For installations to pipes made of other materials, installations where methods other than by open
cut are required, installations on mains deeper than 8'', installations across roads other than
residential roads, or installations requiring pavement removal and restoration to be performed by
City, a custom price quotation applies. (see "FEES FOR INSTALLATIONS NOT FINISHED"
section).
Fees do not include surveys, geotechnical investigations, subsurface utility engineering services,
engineering, or other professional services.
Size of Service with Tap
1 inch for 5/8" or 3/4 meter $6,048.66
1 inch for 1" meter $6,537.70
2 inch $7,485.24
LARGE TAPS TO WATER MAINS
This section applies to the installation of all water main taps 4" and larger for extension of water mains
or domestic, irrigation, or dedicated private fire services, Prices include City staff installing City-
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supplied tapping sleeve and isolation valve on a public water main. Prices do not include other
necessary preparations including, but not limited to, traffic control, pavement removal, excavation,
shoring, dewatering, atmospheric conditioning, main extension, backfill, compaction and
restoration. Excavations that are unsafe for City staff to enter, in the sole opinion of City staff will
result in work rescheduling and additional fees.
Fees do not include survey, geotechnical investigations, subsurface utility engineering services,
engineering, or other professional services.
Size of Tap
4 inch Actual cost per tap, plus 20% administrative charge
6 inch Actual cost per tap, plus 20% administrative charge
8 inch Actual cost per tap, plus 20% administrative charge
12 inch Actual cost per tap, plus 20% administrative charge
METER READINGS
Additional Meter Reading Fee is applicable to any water utility customer who requests a reading of a
city meter due to a contested billing more than twice in the previous twelve (12) months and no error
is found or opts out of an Automatic Meter Infrastructure (AMI) meter. Manual reading fee is
applicable to any water customer who requests a Non -Standard AMI Water Meter. A" Non -Standard
AMI Water Meter" is a water meter that does not have the ability and/or capability to integrate with
the AMI meter reading system. Examples would be older mechanical meters, solid state meters
without an AMI module and one-way RF transmit meters; these meters have to be read manually.
Charge
Per Additional Reading
Manual Reading of Non -Standard AMI Water Meter
FEES FOR INSTALLATIONS NOT LISTED
$75.00
$75.00 per each billing cycle
For fees for services for which a fee is not specified, the requestor shall pay in advance a deposit based
upon the estimated cost of such installation, or similar work, plus an administrative charge of
20%. Upon completion of the installation or similar work requested, the customer shall be billed at
actual cost, as determined by the Water Utilities and Street Operations Department, plus a 20%
administrative charge. Any excess deposit shall be refunded to the customer.
SCHEDULE WFG
FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION
(Effective 10/01/26)
APPLICATION
This schedule applies to the installation on water mains no deeper than 8', removal, or relocation of
fire hydrants by the City of Denton Utility Department. The installation price does not include the
water main connection by tap. Price does not include encasement due to neighboring utility
separation. The prices do not include pavement removal, restoration, or unpaved area restoration.
Fire hydrant relocations assume relocation is possible in an existing unpaved area. Relocation or
removal requests may not cause nearby structures to exceed the distance requirements to fire
hydrants. The Water Utility may deny relocation or removal requests if such relocation or
removal causes a structure to no longer be compliant with fire hydrant distances.
Fees do not include survey, geotechnical investigation, subsurface utility engineering
services, engineering, or other professional services.
FIRE HYDRANT REMOVAL, RELOCATION, AND INSTALLATION FEES
Fire Hydrant Installation $11,206.28
Fire Hydrant Relocate (up to 10') $3,569.75
Fire Hydrant Removal $2,090.55
FEES FOR INSTALLATIONS NOT LISTED
For fees for services for which a fee is not specified, the requestor shall pay in advance a deposit based
upon the estimated cost of such installation, or similar work, plus an administrative charge of
20%. Upon completion of the installation or similar work requested, the customer shall be billed at
actual cost, as determined by the Water Utilities and Street Operations Department, plus a 20%
administrative charge. Any excess deposit shall be refunded to the customer.
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WATER LABORATORY TESTING FEES
(Effective 10/01/26)
APPLICATION
Applicable to all customers and entities requesting testing and analysis services from the City of Denton
Water/Wastewater Laboratory
RATE
Fee Description
FPP Par Tact
Colilert (P/A), (Total Coliform, E. coli) $22.00
Colilert Quantitray (MPN), (Total Coliform, E. coli) $25.00
Colilert Quantitray (MPN), (Fecal Coliform) $25.00
Heterotrophic Plate Counts (HPC) $33.00
Records Search — per hour $25.00/hour
The testing and analysis fees are established to recover the cost of testing water and wastewater
samples.
MINIMUM BILLING
The minimum amount that may be billed shall be as follows:
$20.00 - Testing
$25.00 - Records Search
PAYMENT
Bills are due when rendered and become past due if not paid within fifteen (15) calendar days from
date of issuance.
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SPECIAL FACILITIES RIDER
(Effective 10/01/26)
(1) All service shall be offered from available facilities. If a Customer service request for a special
or unusual service not otherwise provided for by the water rate ordinance, and/or requires
facilities or devices which are not normally and readily available at the location at which the
Customer requests the service, then the City shall provide the service subject to the
requirements of paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Rider.
(2) The total cost of all facilities required to meet the Customer's special or unusual requirements,
which are incurred by the City in connection with rendering the service shall be subject to a
contract entered into between the City and the Customer. This contract shall be signed by both
parties prior to the City providing the requested service to the Customer.
(3) Any contract under this rider is subject to the following approvals:
(a) If the total value of the contract is less than $100,000, the contract may be approved
by the City Manager, or his designee. If a contract under this subsection is not
approved by the City Manager, or his designee, then it must be recommended for
approval by the Public Utilities Board and approved by the City Council.
(b) If the total value of the contract is equal to or greater than $100,000, the contract must
be recommended for approval by the Public Utilities Board and approved by the City
Council.
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SECTION 3. Ordinance 24-2629 is hereby repealed as of the effective date of this
ordinance.
SECTION 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in force when the provisions of this
ordinance became effective which are inconsistent or in conflict with the terms of provisions contained
in the amended schedule of rates hereby enacted by this ordinance, are hereby repealed to the extent of
any such conflict.
SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word in this
ordinance, or application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance, and the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, hereby declares it would have enacted
such remaining portions despite any such invalidity.
SECTION 6. The Schedule of Rates herein adopted shall be effective, charged and applied to
all water consumption occurring on and after October 1, 2026; and a copy of said rates, fees, and
charges shall be maintained on file in the Office of the City Secretary of Denton, Texas.
The motion to approve this Ordinance was made by Suzi Rumohr and
seconded by Joe Holland ; the Ordinance was passed and approved by
the following vote [ 5 - o ]:
Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Mayor Chris Watts:
Jordan Villareal, District 1:
Nick Stevens, Mayor Pro Tern District 2:
Suzi Rumohr, District 3:
Joe Holland, District 4:
George Ferrie, At Large Place 5: y
Jill Jester, At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 22nd
ATTEST:
KRISTI GILBERT, CITY SECRETARY
BY:A'1wS40- —F
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
Digitally signed by Susan
Susan Keller Date,
Date: 2026.09.08 17:17:53
BY:-05'00'
23
day of September , 2026.
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CHRIS WATTS, MAYOR