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Amended by Ordinance No. 2011-163 09/20/11
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-229
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF WATER RATES CONTAINED IN
ORDINANCE NO. 2009-219 FOR WATER SERVICE RATES AND WATER RATES;
AMENDING WHOLESALE RAW WATER SERVICE RATE TO UPPER TRINITY
REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT (SCHEDULE WRW); AMENDING THE WHOLESALE RAW
WATER PASS-THROUGH RATE TO UPPER TRINITY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT
FROM LAKE CHAPMAN INTO LAKE LEWISVILLE (SCHEDULE WCL); AMENDING THE
FIRE HYDRANT METER DEPOSIT FEE (SCHEDULE WFH); PROVIDING FOR A
REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. That the Rate Schedules for water service as provided for in Chapter 26 of
the Code of Ordinances, are amended to read as follows:
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
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
Water Tap and Meter Fees 14
Fire Hydrant Installation 16
Water Laboratory Testing Fees 17
Special Facilities Rider 18
Special Conditions Rider 18
SCHEDULE WR
RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE
(Effective 10/01/10)
APPLICATION
Applicable for single-family residential service, and individually-metered apartments, mobile homes,
or multi-family facilities with less than four units, with wastewater service within the corporate limits
of the City of Denton, Texas. (WR)
Applicable for single-family residential service, and individually-metered apartments, mobile homes,
or multi-family facilities with less than four units outside the corporate limits of the City of Denton,
Texas with or without wastewater service. (WRO)
Applicable where the metered water is used for domestic purposes and is not returned to the
wastewater system for collection and treatment. (WRN)
Applicable where the metered water is used for landscape irrigation purposes and is not returned to
the wastewater system for collection and treatment. (WRI)
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. (WRIO)
Not applicable to resale, temporary, standby, or supplementary service except in conjunction with
applicable rider.
MONTHLY RATE (WR) - RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE;
AND MONTHLY RATE MN - METERED WATER NOT RETURNED TO WASTEWATER
SYSTEM FOR COLLECTION AND TREATMENT
(1) Facility Charge
3/4" Meter
1" Meter
1-1/2" Meter
2" Meter
(2) Volume Charge
RATE BLOCK PER 30 DAYS
Per Bill
$10.95
$14.30
$18.30
$20.90
Rate Per 1,000 Gallons
WINTER
Billing months of
NOV. through APRIL
SUMMER
Billing months of
MAY through OCT.
0-15,000 gals $3.00 $3.00
15,001-30,000 gals $3.00 $4.35
30,001-50,000 gals $3.00 $5.45
Over 50,000 gals $3.00 $6.55
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MONTHLY RATES (WRO) - WATER SERVICE OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS
MONTHLY RATE
(1) Facility Charge
Per Bill
3/4" Meter
$12.60
V Meter
$16.45
1-1/2" Meter
$21.05
2" Meter
$24.05
(2) Volume Charge Rate Per 1,000 Gallons
RATE BLOCK PER 30 DAYS WINTER
0-15,000 gals
15,001-30,000 gals
30,001-50,000 gals
Over 50,000 gals
Billing months
NOV through APRIL
$3.45
$3.45
$3.45
$3.45
SUMMER
Billing months
MAY through OCT
$3.45
$5.00
$6.30
$7.55
MONTHLY RATES (WRI) - METERED WATER SERVICE FOR HMGATION
MONTHLY RATE
(1) Facility Charge Per Bill
3/4" Meter $10.95
1" Meter $14.30
1-1/2" Meter $18.30
2" Meter $20.90
(2) Volume Charge Rate Per 1,000 Gallons
RATE BLOCK PER 30 DAYS WINTER SUMMER
Billing months
NOV through APRIL
0-15,000 gals
15,001-30,000 gals
30,000 - 50,000 gals
Over 50,000 gals
$3.00
$3.00
$3.00
$3.00
Billing months
MAY through OCT
$4.35
$5.45
$6.55
$7.65
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MONTHLY RATES OMO) - METERED WATER SERVICE FOR IRRIGATION
MONTHLY RATE
(1) Facility Charge
Per Bill
3/4" Meter
$12.60
1 " Meter
$16.45
1-1/2" Meter
$21.05
2" Meter
$24.05
(2) Volume Charge
Rate Per 1,000 Gallons
RATE BLOCK PER 30 DAYS WINTER
SUMMER
Billing months
Billing months
NOV through APRIL
MAY through OC
0-15,000 gals
$3.45
$5.00
15,001-30,000 gals
$3.45
$6.30
30,000 - 50,000 gals
$3.45
$7.55
Over 50,000 gals
$3.45
$8.80
MINIMUM BILLING
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 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 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 -
ORDINANCE NO.2005-121.
Under Stage 3 drought conditions, residential customers shall be charged a 20% surcharge penalty for
water usage greater than 30,000 gallons per account per thirty (30) days.
Under Stage 4 drought conditions, residential customers shall be charged a 20% surcharge penalty for
water usage greater than 15,000 gallons per account per thirty (30) days.
SCHEDULE WC
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WATER SERVICE RATE
(Effective 10/01/10)
APPLICATION
Applicable to 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 in conjunction with applicable rider.
MONTHLY RATE (WC) and (WCN)
(1) Facility Charge Per Bill
3/4"
Meter
$20.05
1"
Meter
$23.95
1-1/2"
Meter
$28.40
2"
Meter
$36.65
3"
Meter
$76.70
4"
Meter
$141.70
6"
Meter
$177.00
8"
Meter
$205.90
10"
Meter
$247.55
(2) Volume Charge $3.35 per 1,000 gallons
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MONTHLY RATE (WCO) - OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS
(1) Facility Charge
Per Bill
3/4" Meter
$23.05
1" Meter
$27.55
1-1/2" Meter
$32.65
2" Meter
$42.15
3" Meter
$88.20
4" Meter
$162.95
6" Meter
$203.55
8" Meter
$236.80
10" Meter
$284.70
(2) Volume Charge
MONTHLY RATE (WCII - IRRIGATION
$3.85 per 1,000 gallons
(1) Facility Charge
3/4"
Meter
I"
Meter
1-1/2"
Meter
2"
Meter
3"
Meter
4"
Meter
6"
Meter
8"
Meter
10"
Meter
Per Bill
$20.05
$23.95
$28.40
$36.65
$76.70
$141.70
$177.00
$205.90
$247.55
(2) Volume Charge Rate Per 1,000 Gallons
WINTER SUMMER
Billing months of Billing months of
NOV. through APRIL MAY throu h OCT.
$3.35 $4.05
MONTHLY RATE (WCIO) - IRRIGATION
(1) Facility Charge
Per Bill
3/4" Meter
$23.05
1" Meter
$27.55
1-1/2" Meter
$32.65
2" Meter
$42.15
3" Meter
$88.20
4" Meter
$162.95
6" Meter
$203.55
8" Meter
$236.80
10" Meter
$284.70
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(2) Volume Charge
MINIMUM BILLING
Facility Charge.
PAYMENT
Rate Per 1,000 Gallons
WINTER
Billing months of
NOV. through APRIL
$3.85
SUNSWE ER
Billing months of
MAY through OCT.
$4.65
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 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 - ORDINANCE NO. 2005-121.
Under Stage 3 drought conditions, Commercial/Industrial customers shall be charged a 20%
surcharge penalty for water usage above 80% of prior billing volumes per account per thirty (30)
days.
Under Stage 4 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 10/01/10)
APPLICATION
Applicable for all water taken through a fire hydrant or other direct distribution line source at one
location for private or commercial use not associated with fire fighting. Customers must complete,
sign, and agree to all terms and conditions stated in the "Fire Hydrant Meter Use Agreement."
DEPOSIT $1,100 per meter
User shall place a deposit each time a City's hydrant meter(s) is requested. The deposit will be
returned when meter is returned and final bill is paid.
NET RATE
Volume Charge $ 3.90 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 Department for reading. Per the "Fire Hydrant Meter Use Agreement", failure
by the Customer to return the meter to water utilities by the aid 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 $ 76.65 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 - ORDINANCE NO. 2005-121.
Under Stage 3 drought conditions, Commercial/Industrial customers may be charged a 20%
surcharge penalty for water usage above 80% of prior billing volumes per account per thirty (30)
days.
Under Stage 4 drought conditions, Commercial/Industrial customers may be charged a 20%
surcharge penalty for water usage above 70% of prior billing volumes per account per thirty (30)
days.
SCHEDULE WW
WHOLESALE TREATED WATER SERVICE
TO UPPER TRINITY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT
(Effective 10/01/10)
APPLICATION
Applicable to all wholesale treated water sales from the City of Denton, Texas to the Upper Trinity
Regional Water District (UTRWD).
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
$176.00 per bill
$0.34 per 1,000 gallons
$406,107.00 per MGD (Annual)
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*Full Payment of Annual Water Demand Adjustments:
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 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. Annual water demand charges will be retroactively adjusted up beginning in
June for each water year, if anytime 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.
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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 (101/o) 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 TO
UPPER TRINITY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT
(Effective 10/01/10)
APPLICATION
Applicable to all raw water sales from the City of Denton, Texas to the Upper Trinity Regional Water
District (UTRWD), per the 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: $ .4053 per 1,000 gallons
PAYMENT
Denton shall render bills by the tenth (10th) day of each month. 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 20
calendar days of the date a bill for service is rendered. There shall be a ten (101/o) 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 10/01/10)
APPLICATION
Applicable to all pass-through raw water sent from Lake Chapman into Lake Lewisville by the Upper
Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) per the Cooper Reservoir Project Contract, as well as, all
Lake Chapman water reclaimed for reuse if discharged into and subsequently withdrawn from
Lewisville Lake by UTRWD or Lewisville 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: $0.0237 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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WATER TAP AND METER FEES
(Effective 10/01/10)
APPLICATION
This schedule applies to the installation, removal, or relocation of water taps and meters by the City
of Denton Utility Department at the request of a person, firm, 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 loop, be removed, installed, or relocated by the Utility Department shall pay in advance
to the Utility Department the following applicable fees:
WATER TAPS WITH METER
Size of Tap and Meter Paved Street
3/4 inch $1,600.00
1 inch $1,700.00
1 %2 inch $2,200.00
2 inch $2,500.00
Unpaved Street
$ 650.00
$ 750.00
$1,200.00
$1,500.00
WATER METER FEES
Size of Meter
3/4 inch $305.00
1 inch $375.00
1 %2 inch $670.00
2 inch $680.00
WATER METER RELOCATIONS
Size of Meter Relocation of 10 Feet or Less
3/4 inch
$285.00
1 inch
$285.00
1 %2 inch
$340.00
2 inch
$390.00
WATER LINE TAPS
Size of Tan
Paved Street
Unpaved Street
4 inch
$2,900.00
$1,750.00
6 inch
$3,100.00
$2,000.00
8 inch
$4,100.00
$3,000.00
12 inch
$5,100.00
$4,000.00
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FEES FOR INSTALLATIONS 'NOT LISTED
For the installation of a tap, loop or meter for which a fee is not specified, the requestor shall pay in
advance a 50% deposit based upon the estimated cost of such installation, or similar work, plus an
administrative charge of 20%. Upon completion of the installation, the applicant shall be billed at
actual cost, as determined by the Utility Department, plus a 20% administrative charge.
The installation charges may be waived by the Utility Department for a request to install taps
exclusively dedicated to fire sprinkler systems.
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FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION
(Effective 10/01/10)
APPLICATION
This schedule applies to the installation, removal, or relocation of fire hydrants by the City of
Denton Utility Department at the request of a person, firm, association or corporation.
FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION FEES
Any person, association of persons, or corporation that requests that a fire hydrant be removed,
installed, or relocated by the Utility Department shall pay in advance to the Utility Department the
following applicable fees:
Fire Hydrant Installation Paved Street Unpaved Street
Installation Fee $5,030.00 $3,085.00
FEES FOR INSTALLATIONS NOT LISTED
For the installation of a fire hydrant for which a fee is not specified, the requestor shall pay in
advance a 50% deposit based upon the estimated cost of such installation, or similar work, plus an
administrative charge of 20%. Upon completion of the installation, the applicant shall be billed at
actual cost, as determined by the Utility Department, plus a 20% administrative fee.
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WATER LABORATORY TESTING FEES
(Effective 10/01/10)
APPLICATION
Applicable to all customers and entities requesting testing and analysis services from the City of
Denton Water/Wastewater Laboratory.
RATE
Fee Description Fee Per Test
Colilert (P/A) $20.00
Colilert (P/A) Quantitray $20.00
Total Coliform Analysis (MPN) $45.00
Heterotrophic Plate Counts (IIPC) $25.00
Fecal Coliform (MT) $30.00
Records Search $25.00/hour
The testing and analysis fees are established to recover the cost of testing water and wastewater
samples.
MINIMUM BILLING
$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 10/01/10)
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 paragraph 2 of this
Rider.
The total cost of all facilities required to meet the Customer's special requirements, which are
incurred by the City in connection with rendering the service shall be subject to a special contract
entered into between the Water Utility Department and the Customer. This contract shall be signed
by both parties prior to the City providing the requested service to the Customer.
SPECLAL CONDITIONS RIDER
(Effective 10/01/10)
If a special condition or circumstance exists not otherwise provided for by the water rate ordinance,
then the City shall have the authority to provide for the special condition subject to the requirements
of paragraph 2 of this Rider.
Any billing adjustments in connection with any special condition or circumstance shall be at the
discretion of the Director of Water Utilities or his designee.
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SECTION 2. 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 3. 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 4. The Schedule of Rates herein adopted shall be effective, charged and applied
to all water consumption occurring on and after October 1, 2010; and a copy of said rates, fees, and
charges shall be maintained on file in the Office of thCity Secretary of Denton, Texas.
/ 5614-
day of 2010.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the t
MARK A.-B OUG , MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
By:
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
By:
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