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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF WATER RATES CONTAINED IN
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-274 FOR WATER TAPS AND METER FEES AND AMENDING
SECTION 26-126.1.E OF THE DENTON CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A
REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The Rate Schedules for water service as provided for in Chapter 26 of the
Code of Ordinances, are amended to read as follows:
WATER TAP AND METER FEES
(Effective 06/21/17)
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
All taps and meters listed in this section include the installation of a water main tap, a service line
from the main to the water meter, the meter box, and water meter. Water impact fees are not
included. For situations where portions of this installation requires a pavement cut and repair or the
water service line must be bored under the street, the Paved Street fee shall apply. For installations
that require a full concrete panel section of pavement to be removed and replaced, or that require a
meter larger than 2 inches, the Water Utility Department will provide a special price quotation (see
"fees for installations not listed" section).
Tap
Meter
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1 inch
5/8 inch x 3/4 inch
$2,405.00
$1,605.00
1 inch
3/4 inch x 3/4 inch
$2,445.00
$1,645.00
1 inch
1 inch
$2,475.00
$1,675.00
2 inch
1-1/2 inch
$3,070.00
$2,070.00
2 inch
2 inch
$3,080.00
$2,080.00
WATER M � FJ -"°.1. FEES
This section applies where there is an existing water tap and service line of sufficient size to install a
water meter. Situations include water meter installations for new developments and existing
properties requesting a larger water meter with an existing adequately sized water tap and service
line. Fees include installation and setup of a new water meter and a new water meter box (if
required). Water impact fees are not included. For a meter larger than 2 inches, the Water Utility
Department will provide a special price quotation (see "fees for installations not listed" section).
Size of Meter
5/8 inch x 3/4 inch $305.00
3/4 inch x 3/4 inch $345.00
1 inch $375.00
1-1/2 inch $670.00
2 inch $680.00
WATER METER RELOCATIONS
This section applies for relocations for existing water meters to remove them from conflicts with
driveways, sidewalks and other surface obstructions. This standard fee covers relocation of the
meter box and water meter and water service line up to 10 feet and does not include pavement
removal or replacement. For distances longer than 10 feet, the Water Utility 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
3/4 inch
$285.00
1 inch
$285.00
1-1/2 inch
$340.00
2 inch
$390.00
WATER LINE TAPS
This section applies to the installation of all water main taps for extension of water mains, larger
than 2 inch diameter service lines, and fire lines installed by a private contractor. The fees include
the tapping sleeve and isolation gate valve, the installation of the tap, and the removal and
restoration of the pavement for the water tap installation only. The contractor is responsible for
installing the mainline extensions, service lines, and fire lines from the tapping sleeve isolation
valve.
For tap installations impacting concrete pavement that require a full concrete panel section to be
removed and replaced, the Water Utility Department will provide a special price quotation. If
requested, the Water Utility Department can offer to make a short extension of the main or service
line to the back side of a street curb line or street right of way line based upon a special price
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quotation (see "fees for installations not listed" section).
Size of Tap Paved Street Unpaved Street
4 inch $3,600.00
$2,100.00
6 inch $3,800.00
$2,200.00
8 inch $4,800.00
$3,100.00
12 inch $5,500.00
$4,000.00
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 based upon the estimated cost of such installation, or similar work, plus an administrative
charge of 20%.
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 on or after the date of the approval of this ordinance; and a copy of said rates, fees, and
charges shall be maintained on file in the Office of the City Secretary of Denton, Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ITITIT7 day,4, 2017.
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C ,' VATTS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
By:
AP PR VED AS `l" J LEGAL FORM:
AARON LEAL, INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY
By:
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