21-2113ORDINANCE NO. 21-2113
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING THE SCHEDULE
OF RATES FOR WASTEWATER SERVICE; 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. The Rate Schedules for wastewater service as provided for in Chapter 26 of the Code
of Ordinances are established as follows:
WASTEWATER RATE SCHEDULES
SR Residential Wastewater Service
SME Mobile Home Park Wastewater Service
SC Commercial and Industrial Wastewater Service
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SCD CommerciaVIndustrial Wastewater Service Which Measures With 13
Dedicated Water Meters (Sub -meters); Water For Wastewater Billing
SCS Commercial/Industrial Wastewater Service Which Measures With 15
Dedicated Water Meters (Sub -meters); Water Excluded From Wastewater Billing
SCH Septage & Chemical Toilet Disposal at the Pecan Creek Water 17
Reclamation Plant Septage Transfer Station
SEE Equipment Services Facilities and Restaurants & Food 19
Service Establishments Wastewater Service
SM Metered Wastewater Inside and Outside Corporate Limits
SGE Sale of Treated Wastewater Effluent
SSC Wholesale Wastewater Treatment Service for a
Governmental Agency, Division or Subdivision
CWM DYNO Dirt Products
GBL Grass, Brush, and Leaves
ST Wastewater Tap and Manhole Fees
STE Treated Effluent Wastewater Tap Fees
1
22
24
26
28
30
31
32
OSSF On -Site Sewage Facility Permit Fees
SWP Collection and Transportation Services Permit
33
34
SD Storm Drainage Fees 37
SDI Stormwater Reinspection Fee 39
Special Facilities Rider
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SCHEDULE SR
RESIDENTIAL WASTEWATER SERVICE
(Effective 10/41/21)
APPLICATION
Applicable for single-family residential service, and individually metered apartments or mobile
homes or multi -family facilities with less than four (4) units. Also applicable for wastewater service
without City of Denton, Texas water service.
Not applicable for sub -billing or other utility billing by service user in any event.
MONTHLY RATES (SR) - WITH CITY OF DENTON WATER SERVICE
(1) Facility Charge $11.04/bill
(2) Volume Charge $3.8011,000 gallons effluent
MONTHLY RATES (SRO) — OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS WITH CITY OF DENTON
WATER SERVICE
(1) Facility Charge $12,75/bill
(2) Volume Charge $440/1,000 gallons effluent
Except as otherwise stated in this schedule, wastewater volume is calculated based upon a current
winter Average Daily Usage, established annually during the previous billing months of December
through February, and based upon 100% of actual water consumption during those months. The
average daily usage may be calculated using as few as two months. The Average Daily Usage thus
calculated establishes the wastewater volume charge for each subsequent month, through the
following February. The calculated wastewater billed volumes will be capped at a maximum of
18,000 gallons/bill.
For customers without an established winter Average Daily Usage water consumption billing history
derived from the preceding billing months of December through February, wastewater volume for
each billing month through the following February shall be calculated at 100% of 5,400 gallons.
MINIMUM BILLING - WITH CITY OF DENTON WATER SERVICE
Facility Charge
VOLUME CHARGE - WITH CITY OF DENTON WATER SERVICE
With a current Average Daily Usage, billings through the following February shall be based on the
average daily usage calculated using the following formula.
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Current Average Daily Usage x Rate per 1,000 gallons
1,000
For customers without an established current Average Daily Usage, billings shall be based on 100%
of 5,400 gallons.
5,400 Gallons x Rate per 1,000 gallons
1,000
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.
MONTHLY RATES (SRNI/SRNO) - WITHOUT CITY OF DENTON WATER SERVICE
(1) Facility Charge
(2) Volume Charge
SRNI
Inside Corporate
Limits
$11.00/bill
$3.80/1,000 gals
SR -NO
Outside Corporate
Limits
$12.75/bill
$4.40/1,000 gals
The customer shall pay a minimum Volume Charge on the established billable volume of five -
thousand (5,000) gallons per month.
MINIMUM BILLING - WITHOUT CITY OF DENTON WATER SERVICE
The Facility Charge plus five thousand (5,000) gallons of wastewater.
VOLUME CHARGE - WITHOUT CITY OF DENTON WATER SERVICE
The billing for the wastewater volume shall be based on the minimum wastewater volume (5,000
gallons) during the billing period.
Minimum Wastewater Volume x Rate per I,000 gallons
1,000
Wastewater volumes will be capped at a maximum of 18,000 gallons/bill.
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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.
SCHEDULE SMH
MOBILE HOME PARK WASTEWATER SERVICE
(Effective 10101/21)
APPLICATION
Applicable for mobile home parks that are master water metered to provide residential wastewater
service. Wastewater service is billed based on the Customer's winter average water usage.
Also applicable for wastewater service without City of Denton water service, in the event the mobile
home park does not have a master meter for wastewater. Wastewater service is billed on the average
residential wastewater volume per customer.
Not applicable for sub -billing or other utility billing by service user in any event.
MONTHLY RATE {SMI) - WITH CITY OF DENTON WATER SERVICE
(1) Facility Charge $26.50bill
(2) Volume Charge $3.80/1,000 gallons effluent
MONTHLY RATE SMRO — OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS WITH CITY OF DENTON
WATER SERVICE
(1) Facility Charge $30.50/bill
(2) Volume Charge $4.40/1,000 gallons effluent
Except as otherwise stated in this schedule, wastewater volume is calculated based upon a current
winter Average Daily Usage, established annually during the previous billing months of December
through February, and based upon 100% of actual water consumption during those months. The
average daily usage may be calculated using as few as two months. The Average Daily Usage thus
calculated establishes the wastewater Volume Charge for each subsequent month, through the
following February. The calculated wastewater billed volumes will be capped at a maximum of
18,000 gallons/bill.
For customers without an established winter Average Daily Usage water consumption billing history
derived from the preceding billing months of December through February, wastewater volume for
each billing month through the following February shall be calculated at the established billable
volume (5,000 gallons per month per mobile home) for mobile home park customers not receiving
water service.
MINIMUM BILLING - WITH CITY OF DENTON WATER SERVICE
Facility Charge
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VOLUME CHARGE - WITH CITY OF DENTON WATER SERVICE
With a current Average Daily Usage, billings through the following February shall be based on the
average daily usage calculated using the following formula.
Current Average Daily Usage x Rate per 1,000 gallons
1,000
For customers without an established winter Average Daily Usage, billings shall be based on the
established billable volume of 5,000 gallons per mobile home per month.
Established Billable Volume x Rate per 1,000 gallons x Number of Mobile Homes
1,000
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.
MONTHLY RATE (SMNI/SMNO) - WITHOUT CITY OF DENTON WATER SERVICE
(1) Facility Charge
(2) Volume Charge
SMNI
Inside Corporate
Limits
$26.50/bill
$3.80/1,000 gals
SMNO
Outside Corporate
Limits
$30.50/bill
$4,40/1,000 gals
The Customer shall pay a minimum Volume Charge on the established billable volume of five -
thousand (5,000) gallons per month.
MINIMUM BILLING - WITHOUT CITY OF DENTON WATER SERVICE
The Facility Charge plus five -thousand (5,000) gallons of wastewater per mobile home
VOLUME CHARGE - WITHOUT CITY OF DENTON WATER SERVICE
The billing for the wastewater volume shall be based on the wastewater volume calculated during the
billing period.
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Minimum Wastewater Volume x Rate per 1,000 gallons x Number of Mobile Homes
1,000
PAYMENT
Sills 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.
SCHEDULE SC
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER SERVICE
(Effective 10101121)
REGULAR COMMERCIAL
APPLICATION
Applicable to all general commercial and industrial wastewater service users and to all wastewater
service users not otherwise specifically classified under a specialized class wastewater rate.
Also applicable to all commercial facilities not receiving metered water service from the City of
Denton, including subdivisions, for apartments, or other commercial users.
MONTHLY RATE SC - WITH CITY OF DENTON WATER SERVICE
(1) Facility Charge $26.50/bill
(2) Volume Charge $4.9511,000 gallons effluent
Billing based on ninety-five (95%) percent of monthly water consumption.
Plus
PRETREATMENT/PROGRAM CHARGES (As Applicable)
(SCA) (A) Categorical Customer $400.00/bill
(SCB) (B) Non -categorical Customer $ 50.00/bill
SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS CHARGES Asa licable
(A) Sampling charge per sample site (each) $60.00
(B) Analysis charge (per test) Actual cost per test
(C) Violation demand sampling charge per sample site:
Four -Part Grab $170.00/each
First Day of Composite Sampling $110.00
Additional Day Composite Sampling $50.00/each
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MONTHLY RATE (SCO) — OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS WITH CITY OF DENTON
WATER SERVICE
(1) Facility Charge $30.50/bill
(2) Volume Charge $5.5011,000 gallons effluent
Billing based on ninety-five (95%) percent of monthly water consumption.
MINIMUM BILLING
Facility Charge
VOLUME CHARGE
Billing for the wastewater volume shall be based on the wastewater volume calculated during the
billing period.
Formula:
Water volume x .95 x Rate per 1,000 gallons
1,000
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SURCHARGE
In addition to the above charges for commercial and industrial services, there will be added to the
monthly rate a surcharge based on the following formula:
Surcharge Unit Cost Factor $0.47 per pound of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
$0.42 per pound of Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Cu = Vu x .00834 ([Bu-250]B + [Su -250] S])
Where: Cu is the surcharge for customer X.
Vu is the billing volume per 1000 gallons for customer X.
.00834 is the conversion factor
Bu is the tested BOD level for user X or 250 mg/l, whichever is greater.
B is the unit cost factor for treating one pound of BOD
Su is the tested TSS level for user X or 250 mg/l, whichever is greater.
S is the unit cost factor for treating one pound of TSS
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MONTHLY RATE (SCNI/SCNO) - WITHOUT CITY OF DENTON WATER SERVICE
(1) Facility Charge
(2) Volume Charge
SCNI
Inside Corporate
Limits
$26.50/bill
SCNO
Outside Corporate
Limits
$30.50/bill
$4.8511,000 gals $5.50/1,000 gals
The minimum apartment Volume Charge will be for five -thousand (5,000) gallons per unit receiving
wastewater service per month. Other commercial users will be billed on their estimated monthly
wastewater volume.
MINIMUM BILLING
(1) Facility Charge plus 5,000 gallons wastewater per unit receiving wastewater service.
or
(2) Facility Charge plus other commercial user estimated monthly wastewater volume.
VOLUME CHARGE
Billing for the wastewater volume shall be based on the wastewater volume calculated during the
billing period.
Formula:
Minimum wastewater volume x Rate per 1,000 gallons
1,000
Plus
PRETREATMENT/PROGRAM CHARGES (As applicable)
(1) Categorical Customer $400/bill
(2) Non -categorical Customer $50/bill
SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS CHARGES As applicable)
(A) Sampling charge per sample site (each) $60.00
(B) Analysis charge (per test) Actual cost per test
(C) Violation demand sampling charge per sample site:
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Four -Part Grab $170.00/each
First Day of Composite Sampling $110.00
Additional Day Composite Sampling $50.00/each
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SURCHARGE
In addition to the above charges for commercial and industrial services, there will be added to the net
monthly rate a surcharge based on the following formula:
Surcharge Unit Cost Factor $0.47 per pound of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
$0.42 per pound of Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Cu = Vu x .04834 ([Bu -250] B + [Su -250] S])
Where: Cu is the surcharge for customer X.
Vu is the billing volume per 1000 gallons for customer X.
.00834 is the conversion factor
Bu is the tested BOD level for user X or 250 mg/l, whichever is greater.
B is the unit cost factor for treating one pound BOD.
Su is the tested TSS level for user X or 250 mg/l, whichever is greater.
S is the unit cost factor for treating one pound of TSS.
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.
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SCHEDULE SCD
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER SERVICE
WHICH MEASURES WITH DEDICATED WATER METERS (SUB -METERS),
WATER FOR WASTEWATER BILLING
(Effective 10101121)
APPLICATION
Applicable to all commercial and industrial wastewater service users and to all wastewater service
users not otherwise classified under this ordinance whose wastewater volume is measured by a water
meter which measures the water which is returned into the wastewater collection and treatment
system. The SCD sub -metered wastewater volumes are billed to the Customer.
Not applicable for sub -billing or other utility billing by service user in any event.
MONTHLY RATE
(1) Facility Charge
314" Meter
1 " Meter
1-112" Meter
2" Meter
3" Meter
4" Meter
6" Meter
8" Meter
10" Meter
(2) Volume Charge
Billing Per Bill
$26.00
$36.80
$44.50
$59.25
$126.95
$251.75
$344.10
$482.10
$690.00
$4.8511,000 gallons effluent
The wastewater billing is based on one -hundred (100%) percent of the actual water volume
submetered.
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.
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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.
COMMERCIAL AND MUSTRiAL SURCHARGE
In addition to the above charges for services, there will be added to the monthly rate a surcharge based
on the following formula:
Surcharge Unit Cost Factor $0.47 per pound of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
$0.42 per pound of Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Cu = Vu x .00834([Bu-250] B + [Su -250] S])
Where: Cu is the surcharge for customer X.
Vu is the billing volume per 1000 gallons for customer X.
.00834 is the conversion factor
Bu is the tested BOD level for user X or 250 mg/l, whichever is greater.
B is the unit cost factor for treating one pound of BOD.
Su is the tested TSS level for user X or 250 mg/l, whichever is greater.
S is the unit cost factor for treating one pound of TSS.
VOLUME CHARGE
Billing for the wastewater volume shall be based on the wastewater volume calculated during the
billing period.
Formula:
Actual Water volume x Rate per 1,000 gallons
1,000
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SCEEDULESCS
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER SERVICE
WHICH MEASURES WITH DEDICATED WATER METERS (SUB -METERS),
WATER EXCLUDED FROM WASTEWATER BILLING
(Effective 10/01/21)
APPLICATION
Applicable to all commercial and industrial wastewater service users and to all wastewater service
users not otherwise classified under this ordinance whose wastewater volume is calculated by a water
meter which measures the water which is not returned into the wastewater collection and treatment
system. The SCS sub -metered wastewater volumes are consumed in the customer's processes, not
returned to the wastewater system, and are therefore excluded from the customer's wastewater billing
volumes.
Not applicable for sub -billing or other utility billing by service user in any event.
MONTHLY RATE
(1) Facility Charge Billing Per Bill
3/4"
Meter
$26.00
1"
Meter
$36.80
1-1/2"
Meter
$44.50
2"
Meter
$59.25
3"
Meter
$126.95
4"
Meter
$251.75
6"
Meter
$344.10
8"
Meter
$482.10
10"
Meter
$690.00
(2) Volume Charge —None
The wastewater billing exclusion is based on one -hundred (100%) percent of the actual water volume
sub metered.
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.
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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.
WASTEWATER SURCHARGE
In addition to the above charges for services, there will be added to the monthly rate a surcharge based
on the following formula:
Surcharge Unit Cost Factor $0.47 per pound of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
$0.42 per pound of Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Cu = Vu x .00834 ([Bu -25 01B + [Su -250] S])
Where: Cu
is the surcharge for customer X.
Vu
is the billing volume per 1000 gallons for customer X.
.00534
is the conversion factor
Bu
is the tested BOD level for user X or 250 mgil, whichever is greater.
B
is the unit cost factor for treating one pound of BOD.
Su
is the tested TSS level for user X or 250 mg/l, whichever is greater.
S
is the unit cost factor for treating one pound of TSS.
VOLUME CHARGE EXCLUSION
The wastewater volume exclusion shall be based on the water volume calculated during the billing
period. This sub -metered volume shall be excluded, in other words, removed, from the master meter
water volume prior to the wastewater billing volume calculation.
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SCHEDULESCH
SEPTAGE & CHEMICAL TOILET DISPOSAL
AT THE PECAN CREEK WATER RECLAMATION PLANT
SEPTAGE TRANSFER STATION
(Effective 10/01/21)
PERMIT REQUIRED
All persons owning or operating a vacuum truck, cesspool pump truck, liquid waste transport truck
or other vehicle shall not service any septic tank, seepage pit, grease interceptor, grit trap/oil separator,
or cesspool within City of Denton without first having received a valid transport truck discharge
(TTD) permit.
APPLICATION
Applicable to all users of the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant Septage Transfer Station. The
user must sign the "Agreement for Disposal of Liquid Waste" and comply with the following
requirements:
I . Sections 26-309, 26-310, and 26-311 of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances
2. Provide to the City: signed "Application for Permit", "Agreement for Disposal of Liquid
Waste" documents, and provide copy of current TCEQ Registration Certificate, current
Insurance Certificate for each vehicle, and current Manager of Operations Driver's License.
3. Comply with the "Liquid Waste Hauler — Vehicle Inspection Audit" requirements
City staff, after reviewing the permit application and agreement, and after conducting any
necessary research, may issue the permit, issue the permit with conditions, or deny the issuance of
the permit. The City will establish the number of permits to be issued. The City maintains the right
to deny the disposal of wastes at the Septage Transfer Station when necessary to prevent adverse
affects to the operations of the treatment facilities.
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(1) Facility Charge
(2) Volume Charge
(3) Application Fee
(4) Vehicle Permit Fee
(5) Waste Manifests per book of 100
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$5.80/bill
$37.20/1,000 gallons
$300.00/per calendar year
$300.00/per vehicle per calendar year
$40-00
MINIMUM BILLING
Facility Charge
Application and Vehicle Permit fee is due in full before first disposal at Pecan Creek Water
Reclamation Plant Septage Transfer Station. Bills are due when rendered, and become past due if not
paid within fifteen (15) calendar days from date of issuance.
VOLUME CHARGE
Billing for the septage volume contained in the septage hauling tank, shall be based on the full tank
volume only.
TERMS AND RENEWAL
Permits are issued annually, beginning Dec. 1, and are effective from Jan. 1 or the date of issuance,
whichever is later, through Dec.31 of the same calendar year. The permit application process
should be initiated and fees should be paid as early as possible during the last quarter of each
calendar year for the upcoming calendar year so that adequate time is available for review and
processing of the application. Submittal of applications by Dec.l will eliminate the possibility of
permits being issued after Jan. 1. All permits issued under this schedule shall be valid for up to
one calendar year from the date of issuance. All permits issued during each calendar year will
expire on the last day of that calendar year.
SCHEDULE SEE
EQUIPMENT SERVICES FACILITIES AND
RESTAURANTS & FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS
WASTEWATER SERVICE
(Effective 10/01/21)
APPLICATION
Applicable to facilities which perform washing, cleaning or servicing of automobiles, trucks, buses
or similar equipment and are categorized by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
numbers: (811111, 811112, 811113, 811118, 811122, 811121, 811192, 811198, 447110, 447190)
and /or similar code classifications.
Applicable to all restaurants and food service establishments that prepare and serve food directly to
customers and are categorized by NAICS numbers. (722110, 722211, 722212, 722213, 722410,
722310, 722320) and/or similar code classifications.
MONTHLY RATE (SEE)
(1) Facility Charge $26.50/bill
(2) Volume Charge $6.7511,000 gallons effluent
Billing based on ninety-five (95%) percent of monthly water consumption.
Plus
PRETREATMENT / PROGRAM CHARGES (As Applicable)
(SEA) (A) Categorical $400/bill
(SES) (B) Non -categorical $50/bill
The appropriate Pretreatment/Program charge will be applied if the Customer is identified as either
categorical or non -categorical. These charges are not to be applied if the Customer is not designated
as either a categorical or non -categorical customer.
SAMPLING/ANALYSIS CHARGES (As Applicable)
(A) Sampling charge per sample site (each) $60.00
(B) Analysis charge (per test) Actual cost per test
(C) Violation demand sampling charge per sample site:
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Four -Part Grab $170.00/each
First Day of Composite Sampling $110.00
Additional Day Composite Sampling $50.00/each
"SEE" RATE EXEMPTIONS
(1) Customers under the SEE rate shall be charged the SC rate if only pre -wrapped and
preprocessed foods are served from their premises and no food processing is performed
on the premises so that only minimal organic material is discharged to the sanitary
sewer. The exemption for the SEE class shall be determined by the City of Denton
Environmental Health Services Food Inspection Division.
(2) Customers under the SEE rates shall be charged the SC rate plus the applicable
industrial surcharge if the Customer:
(a) Installs a wastewater sampling manhole on the sanitary sewer discharge line;
(b) Agrees to pay for the City to sample and analyze, quarterly, the wastewater
discharge for the following: Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Total
Suspended Solids (TSS), and Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG), based on the actual
costs; and
(c) Agrees to pay, based on the industrial surcharge formula, a surcharge on all
wastewater discharged that is in excess of 500 mg/1 of BOD and 600 TSS as
determined by the monitoring performed in Section 2(b).
MINIMUM BILLING
Facility Charge
WASTEWATER SURCHARGE
The wastewater surcharge calculation that applies to equipment services facilities and restaurant and
food service establishments claiming the SEE exemption shall be based on the following formula:
Surcharge Unit Cost Factor $0.47 per pound of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
$0.42 per pound of Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Cu = Vu x .00 83 4 ([Bu -500] B + [Su -600] S])
Where: Cu is the surcharge for customer X.
Vu is the billing volume per 1000 gallons for customer X.
.00834 is the conversion factor
Bu is the tested BOD level for user X or 500 mg/l, whichever is greater.
B is the unit cost factor for treating one pound of BOD.
Su is the tested TSS level for user X or 600 mg/l, whichever is greater_
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S is the unit cost factor for treating one pound of TSS.
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 wastewater volume shall be based on the wastewater volume calculated during the
billing period.
Formula:
Water volume x .95 x Rate per 1,000 gallons
1,000
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SCHEDULE SM
METERED WASTEWATER INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
CORPORATE LIMITS
(Effective 10/01121)
APPLICATION
Applicable to any wastewater service Customer whose wastewater discharge is metered from a single
customer location and not otherwise classified under this ordinance.
MONTHLY RATE
Plus
(1) Facility Charge
(2) Volume Charge
SMI
Inside Corporate
Limits
$323/bill
SMO
Outside Corporate
Limits
$361.50/bill
$4.85/1,000 gals $5.5011,000 gals
(3) Pretreatment/Program Charge (As Applicable)
(SMA) (A) Categorical $400/bill
(SMB) (B) Non -categorical $50/bill
The appropriate Pretreatment/Program charge will be applied if the Customer is identified as either
categorical or non -categorical. The categorical and non -categorical classifications are not bound by
corporate limits. These charges are not to be applied if the Customer is not designated as either a
categorical or non -categorical Customer by the wastewater utility staff.
SAMPLING/ANALYSIS CHARGE (As Applicable)
(A) Sampling charge per sample site (each) $60.00
(B) Analysis charge (per test) Actual cost per test
(C) Violation demand sampling charge per sample site:
Four -Part Grab $170.00/each
First Day of Composite Sampling $110.00
Additional Day Composite Sampling $50.00/each
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WASTEWATER SURCHARGE
In addition to the above charges, there will be added to the monthly rate for metered wastewater, a
surcharge based on the following formula:
Surcharge Unit Cost Factor $0.47 per pound of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
$0.42 per pound of Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Cu = Vu x.00834 ([Bu -250] B + [Su -250] S])
Where: Cu is the surcharge for customer X.
Vu is the billing volume per 1000 gallons for customer X.
Bu is the tested BOD level for user X or 250 mg/l, whichever is greater.
.00834 is the conversion
B is the unit cost factor for treating one pound of BOD.
Su is the tested TSS level for user X or 250 mg/l, whichever is greater.
S is the unit cost factor for treating one pound of TSS.
MINIMUM BILLING
Facility Charge, plus the appropriate Pretreatment/Program Charge, if applicable
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 wastewater volume shall be based on the wastewater volume calculated during the
billing period.
Formula:
Wastewater volume x Rate per 1,000 gallons
1,000
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SCHEDULESGE
SALE OF TREATED WASTEWATER EFFLUENT
(Effective 10101121)
APPLICATION
Applicable for sales of treated wastewater effluent to any municipal utility or approved private
business. Useable for non -potable purposes only. Not intended for human consumption.
Not available for resale in any event.
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY
Wastewater effluent is available for resale only if volumes are available. Supplies may be limited or
unavailable.
MONTHLY RATES
(1) Facility Charge
Per Bill
314" Meter
$22.60
1" Meter
$32.00
1-112" Meter
$38.70
2" Meter
$51.50
3" Meter
$110.40
4" Meter
$218.90
6" Meter
$299.20
8" Meter
$419.20
10" Meter
$600.00
(2) Volume Charge
$1.5011,000 gallons
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.
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VOLUME CHARGE
Billing for the wastewater volume shall be based on the effluent volume calculated during the billing
period.
Formula:
Effluent volume x Rate per 1,000 gallons
1,000
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SCHEDULE SSC
WHOLESALE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICE FOR A GOVERNMENTAL
AGENCY, DIVISION, OR SUBDIVISION
(Effective 10101121)
APPLICATION
Applicable to any municipal corporation, or other governmental agency or subdivision which operates
a wastewater collection system and contracts with the City of Denton for wastewater treatment
service.
MONTHLY RATES
(1) Facility Charge
$230.75/bill
(2) Pretreatment/Program Charge (As Applicable)
(A) Categorical $400.00/bill
(B) Non -categorical $50.00/bill
(3) Volume Charge $2.60/1,000 gallons
Billing shall be based on one -hundred (100%) percent of actual gallons measured.
SAMPLING/ANALYSIS CHARGE LAs Applicable)
(A) Sampling charge per sample site (each) $60.00
(B) Analysis charge (per test) Actual cost per test
(C) Violation demand sampling charge per sample site -
Four -Part Grab $170.00/each
First Day of Composite Sampling $110.00
Additional Day Composite Sampling $50.00/each
MINIMUM BILLING
Facility Charge.
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WHOLESALE SURCHARGE
In addition to the above charges for wholesale wastewater services, there will be added to the monthly
rate an industrial surcharge based on the following formula:
Surcharge Unit Cost Factor $0.47 per pound of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
$0.42 per pound of Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Cu = Vu x.00834 ([Bu -250] B + [Su -250] S])
Where: Cu
is the surcharge for customer X.
Vu
is the billing volume per 1000 gallons for customer X.
.00834
is the conversion factor
Bu
is the tested BOD level for user X or 250 mg/l, whichever is greater.
B
is the unit cost factor for treating one pound of BOD.
Su
is the tested TSS level for user X or 250 mg/l, whichever is greater.
S
is the unit cost factor for treating one pound of TSS,
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 CRARGE
Billing for the wastewater volume shall be based on the wastewater volume calculated during the
billing period.
Formula:
Wastewater volume x Rate per 1,000 gallons
1,000
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SCHEDULE C WM
DYNO DIRT PRODUCTS
(Effective 10/01/21)
APPLICATION
Applicable to any and all customers, whether residential, commercial, or wholesale, which elect to
acquire the City of Denton's Dyno Dirt products for their use. The City of Denton reserves the right
to restrict or limit the sale of all Dyno Dirt products to any customer at any time.
RATES
Dyno Dirt products will be sold by volume on a cubic yardage basis, or in one cubic foot bags. Each
bag of Dyno Dirt contains 1 cubic foot. Bulk quantities will not be sold in volumes less than one-half
cubic yard.
(A) Compost
(1)
Dyno Soil (Top Soil Blend)
$35.00 /Cubic Yard
(2)
Dyna Dirt
$25.00 /Cubic Yard
(3)
Dyno Dirt (Bagged)
$4.00/Per Bag
(4)
Dyno Lite
$30.00/Cubic Yard
(5)
Dyno Dirt Overs
$3.00/Cubic Yard
(B) Wood Mulch
(1) Dyno Deco Colored Mulch $30.00/Cubic Yard
(2) Dyno Double Grind $17.50/Cubic Yard
Purchases for (A) and (B) above, greater than ten (10) cubic yards will receive a 20% discount,
purchases greater than 100 cubic yards will receive a 40% discount. A contractor's rate will be given
to companies or persons who provide a current and valid resale certificate for inspection. The
contractor's rate includes a 30% discount on any purchase of from 1 to 99 cubic yards at any one time
of any Dyno Product of the City of Denton.
(C) City of Denton departments will receive a 40 % discount on all purchases of Dyna
Dirt products.
(D) Asphalt Millings $10.00/Cubic Yard
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY
The City of Denton produces Dyno Dirt products throughout the year in varying limited quantities.
The City of Denton does not guarantee the availability of any product, and expressly reserves the right
to restrict the sale of any product based upon available volumes.
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LOCATION
All Dyno Dirt products may be purchased from the City of Denton at the following location:
Location Address
Compost Sales Bldg
Water Reclamation Plant 1100 Mayhi11 Road, Denton, Texas
WHOLESALE PURCHASES
All Dyno Dirt products purchased wholesale, for resale to the public, is to be identified as a City of
Denton manufactured product. The wholesale purchaser must provide the City of Denton selling
price information to the retail customer if it is requested.
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SCHEDULE GBL
GRASS/BRUSH/LEAVES
(Effective 10101/21)
APPLICATION
Applicable to all City of Denton residents who submit for deposit at the landfill grass clippings,
brush, and/or leaves, who shall pay the following rates:
GRASS/BRUSH/LEAVES:
Product Characteristics
Charge
1. Uncontaminated bagged or un -bagged $20.00/ton
grass, brush, or leaves in less than twelve foot (12') lengths.
2. Uncontaminated bagged or un -bagged $30.00/ton
grass, brush, or leaves in greater than twelve foot (12') lengths.
3. Contaminated grass, brush, or leaves of any length: $44.00/ton
4. Whole trees and stumps $50.00/ton
MINIMUM CHARGE
$25.00 per load
Professional landscapers, tree trimmers, and yard maintenance personnel are required to bring
their grass, brush, or leaves (all collectible yard waste) to the landfill, and are not permitted to
leave any of the above -referenced collectible yard waste items stacked or piled on the curb at
the Customer's location.
Grass, brush, and leaves shall not be assessed the City of Denton solid waste 3.5% surcharge to
compensate for the State of Texas surcharge for all solid waste received at landfills if the
materials are not land filled.
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SCHEDULE ST
WASTEWATER TAP AND MANHOLE FEES
(Effective 10101121)
APPLICATION
This schedule applies to the installation, removal, or relocation of wastewater taps by the City of
Denton Utility Department at the request of any person, firm, association, corporation, or other legal
entity.
TAP FEES
Any person, firm, association, corporation, or other legal entity that requests that a wastewater main
tap be removed, installed, or relocated by the Wastewater Utility Department shall pay in advance to
the Wastewater Utility Department the following applicable fees:
WASTEWATER TAPS WITH CLEANOUT
Size of Tap Paved Street Unpaved Street
4 inch $2,600.00
$1,500.00
6 inch $2,700.00
$1,650.00
8 inch $2,800.00
$1,800.00
MANHOLE BREAKOUT FEE
6"-12" Line $165.00
FEES FOR INSTALLATIONS NOT LISTED
For installation of a tap or manhole 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 Wastewater Utility Department, plus a 20% administrative
charge. Any excess deposit shall be refunded to the Customer.
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SCHEDULE STE
TREATED EFFLUENT WASTEWATER TAP FEES
(Effective 10/01121)
APPLICATION
This schedule applies to the installation, removal, or relocation of treated effluent wastewater taps by
the City of Denton Utility Department at the request of any person, firm, association, corporation, or
other legal entity.
TAP FEES
Any person, firm, association, corporation, or other legal entity that requests that a wastewater main
tap be removed, installed, or relocated by the Wastewater Utility Department shall pay in advance to
the Wastewater Utility Department the following applicable fees:
REUSE WASTEWATER LINE TAPS
Size of Tap Paved or Unpaved Street
4 inch Actual cost per tap
6 inch Actual cost per tap
8 inch Actual cost per tap
12 inch Actual cost per tap
FEES FOR INSTALLATIONS NOT LISTED
For installation of a tap 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 Wastewater Utility Department, plus a 20% administrative charge.
Any excess deposit shall be refunded to the Customer.
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SCHEDULE OSSF
ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILTY PERMIT FEES
(Effective 10101121)
APPLICATION
This schedule applies to the new construction of aerobic treatment systems, new construction of non -
aerobic treatment systems, and repair and alteration of the above.
OSSF PERMIT FEES
Any person, firm, association, corporation, or other legal entity that requests a wastewater system
work permit shall pay in advance to the Wastewater Utility Department the following applicable fees:
New Construction of aerobic treatment systems $500
Reinspection Fee of aerobic treatment systems $250
New Construction of non -aerobic treatment systems $300
Reinspection Fee of non -aerobic treatment systems $150
Repair or Alteration fees (All types of OS SF's) $200
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SCHEDULE SWP
COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PERMIT
(Effective 10101/21)
Any person, entity, or business engaged in the collection and transport of waste, recyclables, or
other materials as classified within this rate schedule, and operating within the City of Denton
must possess a current permit issued from the City prior to providing collection and transportation
services. Any private container located within the City of Denton for use in waste and recyclables
collection services is required to be permitted.
Permits for collection and transportation services are required for, but are not limited to, the
following wastes and recyclables classifications:
• Special Waste
• Medical Waste
• Hazardous Waste
• Grease & Grit Trap Waste
• Commercial and Industrial Recyclable Materials -- containerized and baled
• Construction and Demolition (C&D) materials, recyclables, reuseables, and discarded
C&D materials
• Waste and recyclable collection service providers operating in newly annexed areas, or
contract service providers for the city
• Refuse or recyclables that the City does not collect and transport.
• Waste Cooking Oil
The person shall apply for a permit from the city, and shall pay the required application fees at the
time of permit application. All permits are non -transferable and are granted as non-exclusive
service permits. Granting permits will be at the discretion of the City to meet the needs of the
community. The permit applicant must pay the required fees, and meet all permit requirements
prior to the issuance of a permit. Applicants with a Texas Commission of Environmental Quality
(TCEQ) poor compliance history may not be permitted.
Granting of Permit
As a condition of granting a permit, the person or entity receiving such permit (permittee) agrees
to execute and comply with all requirements of the service agreement, carry specific types and
amounts of insurance, submit reports, and pay the necessary fees by the specified due date.
Following the granting of a permit, permit stickers shall be issued by the City and shall be placed
by the permittee on all vehicles operating within the city limits of Collection and transportation
vehicles operating in Denton are required to display a current and valid calendar year permit decal
at all times. If decals are lost by the permittee, and are not visible on their vehicles, then the vehicles
must be re -permitted by the permittee, and all appropriate fees paid, prior to the vehicles or
containers being placed in service within Denton's city limits. The City of Denton is not
responsible for lost decals.
Exclusions
Individuals living within the City limits of Denton, and hauling personal materials, wastes, or
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recyclables from their primary living residence are exempt from this requirement.
Any person, who transports applicable materials three or fewer times per year, shall register with
the City on the forms provided for that purpose. No annual service fees are required, but
registration and permitting through the City is required.
Fees
Application Fee
Service Fees:
Collection and Transportation Services Permit Fees
Service Providers
Paid Annually $200.00
Per Vehicle $400.00
Waste manifests: Per Book of 100 $40.00
Service providers desiring to provide services in more than one service category are required to
complete permit documentation and pay the applicable fees for each service category they desire
to provide within Denton's City limits. All fees paid are nonrefundable.
Application and service fees will be billed to the applicant through City of Denton's Customer
Service Department. Service fees are non -transferable between vehicles and are unit specific.
Violations /'No Operations' Declaration
A business which has not been permitted by the City to operate within the City limits of Denton;
or has been suspended by the City from operating within the City limits of Denton, Texas shall be
charged a sum of up to $500.00 per day by the City, for each day of violation of this ordinance, if
the provider violates the `No Operations' requirement prior to receipt of a City of Denton permit,
or during any suspension of a permit period. Each day of illegal operations during a `No
Operations' period is considered a separate violation and the service provider is subject to being
charged a sum of up to $500.00 for each day of violation. Following the receipt of a `No
Operations' declaration and prior to a service provider being reinstated to legally operate within
the City limits of Denton, the service provider must meet with the City staff to update their
application and agreement and make payment of all monies owed to the City.
If a service provider operates a vehicle within Denton's City limits which has not been permitted,
operates any piece of equipment with an expired permit, performs some other permit violation,
fails to make payment of the appropriate fees in a timely manner, the city will issue a `No
Operations' declaration to the service provider, and assess all applicable permit violation fees.
Once a service provider has been issued a 'No Operations' declaration from the City, all services
to be provided within Denton's City limits are required to cease. Following a meeting with the
City staff, and the payment of all monies owed the City, the status of the permit will be determined.
Revocation of Services & Non -Renewal of Permits
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If the City finds any requirement of the permit has been violated, or observes service providers
operating within Denton's City limits without current permits, the City may institute a `No
Operations' declaration. Additionally, the City may revoke or not renew the service provider's
permit, thereby requiring the service provider to cease all operations within the City limits of
Denton.
Reclassification of Recyclables
Recyclables containing ten (10%) percent or more contamination, as determined by the City, will
be considered refuse, and its collection may not be provided by service providers permitted under
this ordinance. This material shall be reclassified as refuse and will be collected by the City of
Denton. The Director of Solid Waste or his/her designee, will make the final determination on
whether stored recyclables contain excessive contamination, which at the City's determination,
may cause the reclassification of these materials to municipal solid waste (MSW), thereby negating
the ability of a service provider to transport this material within Denton's City limits under their
operating permit pursuant to this ordinance.
The City of Denton has the authority to inspect the contents of any container located within
Denton's City limits in order to determine the materials content of the container, so as to ensure
compliance with the contamination requirements, which shall not exceed 10%.
Terms and Renewal
Permits are issued annually, beginning December 1, and are effective from January 1, or the date of
issuance, whichever is later, through December 31 of the same calendar year. The permit application
process should be initiated and fees should be paid as early as possible during the last quarter of each
calendar year for the upcoming calendar year so that adequate time is available for review and
processing of the application. All collection and transportation permits shall be valid for up to one
calendar year from the date of issuance. All permits issued during a calendar year will expire on the
last day of that calendar year.
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SCHEDULE SD
STORM DRAINAGE FEES
(Effective 10101121)
APPLICATION
Applicable to all real property and appurtenances owned and located within the incorporated limits
of the City of Denton, Texas, except as exempted below. The Storm Drainage fee charged to each
tract of real property is based upon the amount of impervious surface cover that results in water runoff
or water quality impacts into the City of Denton drainage system.
MONTHLY FEE — RESIDENTIAL (SDR)
The residential fee is applicable to all single-family through fourplex real properties located within
the incorporated limits of the City of Denton, Texas, for which impervious surfaces can be
individually identified. The residential fee is established by utilizing a block system. The fee charged
in each fee block is set forth and established as follows:
Fee Block
0 — 600 Square Feet
601 --1,000 Square Feet
1,001-2;000 Square Feet
2,001— 3,000 Square Feet
3,001 — 4,000 Square Feet
4,001— 5,000 Square Feet
5,001-- 6,000 Square Feet
Over 6,000 Square Feet
MONTHLY FEE — NON-RESIDENTIAL (SDN)
Per Rill
$0.50
$1.00
$3.35
$5.45
$7.60
$9.75
$12.00
$15.50
The non-residential fee is applicable to all other real property owned and located within the
incorporated limits of the City of Denton, Texas, except as exempted below. The non-residential fee
is based upon the total square footage of impervious surface cover measured for each customer/owner.
Formula:
Measured Square Footage of Impervious Surface Cover x $0.00186 per bill
EXEMPTIONS
The following real property owned and located within the incorporated limits of the City of Denton,
Texas shall be exempt from imposition of the residential fee or the non-residential fee:
1. Real property with proper construction and maintenance of a wholly sufficient and privately -
owned drainage system, not draining into the City of Denton drainage system, upon the real property's
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inspection and certification by the City; or
2. Real property held and maintained in its natural state, until such time that the real property is
developed, and all of the public infrastructure constructed thereon has been accepted by the City; or
3. Real property, consisting of an unimproved subdivided lot, until such time as a structure has
been built on the lot and a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the City.
No other exemptions to the residential fees or the non-residential fees are applicable.
SCHEDULE SDI
STORMWATER REINSPECTION FEE
(Effective 10/01121)
APPLICATION
Applicable to active construction or land disturbing activities located within the incorporated Iimits
of the City of Denton, Texas. The Stormwater Reinspection Fee is charged to operators or designated
representatives of projects where land disturbing activity is occurring, including new construction,
demolition, and redevelopment.
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Reinspection fees for initial or periodic inspection resulting in non-compliance, notices of violation
and/or stopwork orders. Fees may be waived at discretion of the inspector for minor noncompliance
issues.
Fee: $150.00/site inspection
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SPECIAL FACILITIES RIDER
(Effective 10101121)
(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 Wastewater rate ordinance, and/or
requires facilities and 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 and 3 of this rider.
(2) 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 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 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 or provisions
contained in 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 wastewater service rendered on and after October 1, 2021, and a copy of said rates, fees, and
charges shall be maintained on file in the Office of the City Secretary of the City of Denton, Texas.
The motion to aprove this ordinance was made by i c o -I -S Lam" _ and
seconded by y ; [,14, i u C, cl ; the ordinance was passed and approved by
the following vote [ -7 - C> 1:
Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth: ✓
Vicki Byrd, District 1:
Brian Beck, District 2: /
Jesse Davis, District 3:
Alison Maguire, District 4: ✓
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5: ./
Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of '�) Q�b z , 2021.
02,
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
BY:�� 0
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: _
CATHERINE CLIFTON, INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY
Digitally signed by Mack
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Date: 2071.09.15 •� �I0 f�f�1` ���
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