2017-274ORDINANCE • 2017- 2017-274
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
WHOLESALEORDINANCE NO. 2016-274 FOR WATER SERVICE RATES AND WATER RATES;
AMENDING THE # THE UPPER
REGIONALTRINITY (SCHEDULE
WHOLESALE RAW WATER SERVICE RATE TO UPPER
D •ULE WRW); AMENDING THE WHOLESALE RAW WATER PASS-
THROUGH RATE TO UPPER# DISTRICT FROM
CHAPMAN INTO LAKE LEWISVILLE (SCHEDULE WCL); AMENDING THE SPECIAL
FACILITIES RIDER; AMENDING THE SPECIAL CONDITIONS RIDER; PROVIDING FOR A
REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
SEC WTION 1. The Rate Schedules for water service as provided for in Chapter 26 of the
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Code of Ordinances, are amended to read as follows:
WR Residential Water Service
WC Commercial/Industrial Water Service Rate
WFH Metered Water From Fire Hydrant
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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 10/01/17)
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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.
MON'"I'l 11.,,Y RATI,,(WR) — Rl"'SIDENTIA1, WATER SF'RVI(T`
NO"T Rl,"ILIRNED TO WASTEWATFR
AND MONTI 11,Y RATE 1ARNI-1 WA'I I, ,R
SYSTEM FOR COLLECTION AND TREATMENT
(1) Facility Charge
3/4 inch Meter
I inch Meter
1-1/2 inch Meter
2 inch Meter
(2) Volume Charge
Over 50,000 gals
Rate. Per I,QQQ_Gallons
WINTER
Billing months of
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Billing months of
NJAY throggl1,,Qn
prefflOWNWEIM
(1) Facility Charge Per Bill
3/4 inch Meter $18.40
1 inch Meter $23.90
1-1/2 inch Meter $31.30
2 inch Meter $39.55
(2) Volume Charge Rate Pe JQ(�
_O Gallons
RATE BLOCK PER 30 DAYS WINTER SUMMER
Billing months
NOV through APRIL
NOV .
Billing months
NJAY lhrougfi 0(,"1,
0- 15,000 gals
$4.75
$4.75
15,001-30,000 gals
$4.75
$6.80
30,001-50,000 gals
$4.75
$9.35
Over 50,000 gals
$4.75
$12.55
KION T1 11,Y 10'11^:S (W1o) — MI"ITFIRED
WATER SERVICE FOR IRRIGATION
MONTHLY RATE
(1) Facility Charge
3/4 inch Meter
I inch Meter
1-1/2 inch Meter
2 inch Meter
(2) Volume Charge
RATE BLOCK PER 30 DAYS
rkTj=
Billing months
NOV throu
gLi APRJL
$4.15
$4.15
$4.15
N
SUMMER
Billing months
MAY throw OCT
$5.90
$8.15
$10.90
MONTI 11,Y 10THS
I LNII 10)1 - MF,'TFR[,1'D WATER SERVICE FOR IRRIGATION
MONTHLY RATE
(1) Facility Charge Per Bill
3/4 inch Meter $18.40
1 inch Meter $23,90
1-1/2 inch Meter $31.30
2 inch Meter $39.55
(2) Volume Charge Matte1-ler-1,000 (3,111011S
RATE BLOCK PER 30 DAYS WINTER SUMMER
off
1r 1_1r
Billing months
'I A� ,
NOV t I AQU)� lllI I
$4.75
$4.75
$4.75
Billing months
$6.80
$9.35
$12.55
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.
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Gallons in rate Mock x rate per 1,000 gal. in rate block
1,000 gallons
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RF'TAIL WA"FIR RATES IJNDFR DRM]GITYCONTINGIVNCY PLAN ("ONDITION S —
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ORDINANCE NO. 2014-109.
Under Stage2 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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COMMERCIAL/INDUS" RIAL WATER SERVICE RATE
(Effective 10/01/17)
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. (WQ
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. (CI)
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. (CI)
Not applicable to resale service in any event, nor to temporary, standby, or supplementary service
except in conjunction with applicable rider.
MONT] ILL RATF" (W and 0A'(.'N
(1) Facility Charge
3/4 inch
Meter
I 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
$22.60
$32.00
$38.70
$51.50
$110.40
$218.90
$299.20
$419.20
$600.00
(2) Volume Charge $4.45 per 1,000 gallons
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MONTI ILY RA`11-, () — (')UTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS
(1) Facility Charge
3/4 inch
Meter
I 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
(2) Volume Charge
R(�� I X I= M I
(1) Facility Charge
3/4 inch
Meter
I 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
(2) Volume Charge
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Rate Per I Q(�Q G,,fllops
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NOV, wu APRII-
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&4.115
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(1) Facility Charge
Per Bill
3/4 inch
Meter
$26.00
1 inch
Meter
$36.80
1-1/2 inch Meter
$44.50
2 inch
Meter
$59.25
3 inch
Meter
$126.95
4 inch
Meter
$251.75
6 inch
Meter
$344.10
8 inch
Meter
$482.10
10 inch
Meter
$690.00
Billing months of
thro h
—MA,,Y,,,,,Lll _WL18 I-,
ME
(2) Volume Charge
MINIMUM BILLING
Facility Charge
Rate Per 1,000 Gallons
W IN]TA
Billing nion(lis of
NOV, throiio I 'i AI)RIL
$5,10
RTRUMM
$7.10
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
Gallol , (11 111i'l iorl
-.1-Is c I's—M11— x Rate per 1,000 gallons
1,000
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WATER RATES I JNDER DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN
CONDITIONS — ORDINANCE NO. 2014-109,
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.
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MEITEI1,11) WATER FROM I I ' R ' 1-1 ' I IYQRAN'T
(Effective 10/01/17)
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."
DI"POSIT $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.
ONNE-EXTU
Volume Charge $5.20 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 3rd 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 $111.75 per bill
Bills are due when rendered, and become past due if not paid within fifteen (15) calendar days from
date of issuance,
('OMMI:,"IkC]A[,/INI)tJS'1'1tIAI, WATER RATFS UNQIJ� [X�,O(JQjT CONTINGFNCY P[,AN
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CONDITIONS - (AkDINANCE NO, 2014- 109�
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.
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WHOLESALE TREATED WATER SERVICE
TO UPPER TRINITY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT
(Effective 10/01/17)
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.
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
*Full Payment of Annual Water Demand Adjustments:
01 .1 �=
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(Annual)
12 (Paid Monthly)
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.
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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 PVia. fir" M l I D F::. �A N (..a��a .C.Y,.
Bills be due and payable r f Bills are considereddelinquent if nott. • within
twenty 1) calendar days of date a bill forrendered.. . shall be . percent
per annum interest charge on the amount due, from the date when due until paid, if not paid within
twenty 1) calendar days of date . bill forrendered.
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WHOLESALE RAW WATER SERVICE TO
UPPER TRINITY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT
(Effective 10/01/17)
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
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Denton shall render bills by the tenth (I 01h ) day of each month. Bills shall be due and payable within
twenty (20) calendar days of the date a bill is rendered.
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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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WHOLESALE RAW WATER PASS-THROUGH TO
UPPER TRINITY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT
FROM LAKE CHAPMAN INTO LAKE LEWISVILLE
(Effective 10/01/17)
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: $0.0266 per 1,000 gallons
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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.
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 10/01/17)
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.
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
NvedStrcet
L111paved Street
I 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
I 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 METER 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).
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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
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m6t 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"
3/4 inch
$285.00
l ioob
$205.00
1-1/2 inch
$340.00
2 inch
--$390M0
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
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 the adjacent street curb line or street right of way line based upon a special
price quotation (see "fees for installations not listed" section).
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 administrativii
charge of 20%.
4inch
$3j600.00
$7100.00
6 inch
$3,000.00
$2,200.00
8boub
$4800.00
$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 administrativii
charge of 20%.
FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION
(Effective 10/01/17)
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.
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Fire H dram Installation
Installation Fee
persons, or corporation that requests that a fire hydrant be removed,
Utility Department shall pay in advance to the Utility Department the
Paved Street
$4,300,00
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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(Effective 10/01/17)
Applicable to all customers and entities requesting testing and analysis services from the City of
Denton Water/Wastewater Laboratory
LOW
,',,e-e,.,,IQescriVI iori Fee Per Test
Colilert (P/A), (Total Coliform, E. coli) $20.00
Colilert Quantitray (MPN), (Total Coliform, E. coli) $25.00
Colilert Quantitray (MPN), (Fecal Coliform) $25.00
Heterotrophic Plate Counts (HPQ $25.00
The testing and analysis fees are established to recover the cost of testing water and wastewater
samples.
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Bills are due when rendered, and become past due if not paid within fifteen (15) calendar days frol
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SPECIAL FACILITIES RIDER
(Effective 10/01/17)
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.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS RIDER
(Effective 10/01/17)
(1) 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.
(2) Any special condition under this rider is subject to the following approvals
(a) If the total value of the special condition is less than $100,000, the special condition may
be approved by the City Manager, or his designee. If a special condition 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 special condition is equal to or greater than $100,000, the special
condition must be recommended for approval by the Public Utilities Board and approved by
the City Council.
SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in force when the provisions of this
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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 1,2017; 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 qday of'Soeh� m _2017.
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IS WATTS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
By:
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
AARON LEAL, l;N"'1"E,1; . CM CITY ATTORNEY
By: