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ORDINANCE NO.2008- 2!,3
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF WASTEWATER RATES
CONTAINED IN ORDINANCE NO. 2007-209 FOR WASTEWATER SERVICE; ADDING A
SEPTAGE & CHEMICAL TOILET DISPOSAL AT THE SEPTAGE TRANSFER STATION
SCHEDULE (SCHEDULE SCH); UPDATE NAICS CODES ON SCHEDULE SEE; AMEND
THE RATES FOR DYNO DIRT PRODUCTS (SCHEDULE CWM); AMENDING THE
LANDFILL RATES FOR GRASS, BRUSH AND LEAVES AND THE MINIMUM CHARGE
PER LOAD (SCHEDULE GBL); 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 wastewater service as provided for in Chapter 26 of the
Code of Ordinances, are amended to read as follows:
WASTEWATER RATE SCHEDULES
SR Residential Wastewater Service
SMH Mobile Home Park Wastewater Service
SC Commercial and Industrial Wastewater Service
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SCD Commercial/Industrial Wastewater Service Which Measures With 12
Dedicated Water Meters (Sub-meters); Water For Wastewater Billing
SCS Commercial/Industrial Wastewater Service Which Measures With 14
Dedicated Water Meters (Sub-meters); Water Excluded From Wastewater Billing
SCH Septage & Chemical Toilet Disposal at the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation 16
Plant Septage Transfer Station
SEE Equipment Services Facilities and Restaurants & Food 17
Service Establishments Wastewater Service
SM Metered Wastewater Inside and Outside Corporate Limits 20
SGE Sale of Treated Wastewater Effluent 22
SSC Wholesale Wastewater Treatment Service for a 24
Governmental Agency, Division or Subdivision
CWM DYNO Dirt Products
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GBL Grass, Brush, and Leaves 28
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ST Wastewater Tap Fees 29
STE Treated Effluent Wastewater Tap Fees 30
OSSF On-Site Sewage Facility Fees
31
SD Storm Drainage Fees 32
Special Facilities Rider
34
Special Conditions Rider 34
SCHEDULE SR
RESIDENTIAL WASTEWATER SERVICE
(Effective 10/1/08)
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 $7.45/bill
(2) Volume Charge $2.85/1,000 gallons effluent
MONTHLY RATES (SRO) - OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS WITH CITY OF DENTON
WATER SERVICE
(1) Facility Charge $8.60/bill
(2) Volume Charge $3.29/1,000 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 98% 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 98% of 6,500 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.
Current Average Daily Usage x 98% x Rate per 1,000 gallons
1,000
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For customers without an established current Average Daily Usage, billings shall be based on 98%
of 6,500 gallons.
6,500 Gallons x 98% 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
SRNI
Inside Corporate
Limits
(1) Facility Charge
(2) Volume Charge
$7.45/bill
$2.85/1,000 gals
SRNO
Outside Corporate
Limits
$8.60/bill
$3.29/1,000 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 1,000 gallons
1,000
Wastewater volumes will be capped at a maximum of 18,000 gallons/bill.
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.
SCHEDULE SMH
MOBILE HOME PARK WASTEWATER SERVICE
(Effective 10/01/08)
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 (SMH) - WITH CITY OF DENTON WATER SERVICE
(1) Facility Charge $19.47/bill
(2) Volume Charge $2.85/1,000 gallons effluent
MONTHLY RATE (SMHO) - OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS WITH CITY OF DENTON
WATER SERVICE
(1) Facility Charge $21.62/bill
(2) Volume Charge $3.29/1,000 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 98% 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 gallonsibill.
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 98% 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 (SMNUSMNO) - WITHOUT CITY OF DENTON WATER SERVICE
SNM
Inside Corporate
Limits
(1) Facility Charge
(2) Volume Charge
$19.47/bill
SMNO
Outside Corporate
Limits
$21.62/bill
$2.85/1,000 gals $3.29/1,000 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.
Minimum Wastewater Volume x Rate per 1,000 gallons x Number of Mobile Homes
1,000
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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 SC
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER SERVICE
(Effective 10/01/08)
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 $19.47/bill
(2) Volume Charge $3.70/1,000 gallons effluent
Billing based on eighty (85%) 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 (As applicable)
(A) Sampling charge (each) $42.00
(B) Analysis charge (per test) $21.00
MONTHLY RATE (SCO) - OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS WITH CITY OF DENTON
WATER SERVICE
(1) Facility Charge $21.62/bill
(2) Volume Charge $4.26/1,000 gallons effluent
Billing based on eighty (851/o) percent of monthly water consumption.
MINIMUM BILLING
Facility Charge.
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VOLUME CHARGE
Billing for the wastewater volume shall be based on the wastewater volume calculated during the
billing period.
Formula:
Water volume x .85 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 $0.004886 mg/l of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
$0.002678 mg/1 of Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Cu = Vu ([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 me, whichever is greater.
B is the unit cost factor for treating one unit BOD per 1,000 gallons.
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 unit of TSS per 1,000 gallons.
MONTHLY RATE (SCNI/SCNO) - WITHOUT CITY OF DENTON WATER SERVICE
SCNI
SCNO
Inside Corporate
Outside Corporate
Limits
Limits
(1) Facility Charge $19.47/bill
$21.62/bill
(2) Volume Charge $3.70/1,000 gals
$4.26/1,000 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.
MIMMUM 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.
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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)
(1) Sampling charge (each) $42.00
(2) Analysis charge (per test) $21.00
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 $0.004886 mg/1 of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
$0.002678 mg/l of Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Cu = Vu ([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.
B is the unit cost factor for treating one unit BOD per 1,000 gallons.
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 unit of TSS per 1,000 gallons.
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
COMMERCIALANDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER SERVICE
WHICH MEASURES WITH DEDICATED WATER METERS (SUB-METERS),
WATER FOR WASTEWATER BILLING
(Effective 10/01/08)
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 Billing Per Bill
3/4" Meter
$25.83
1" Meter
$28.24
1-1/2" Meter
$35.56
2" Meter
$41.46
3" Meter
$90.12
4" Meter
$169.43
6" Meter
$211.48
8" Meter
$246.33
10" Meter
$296.80
(2) Volume Charge $3.70/1,000 gallons effluent
The wastewater billing is based on ninety-eight (98%) 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.
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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COMIVIERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL 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 $0.004886 mg/1 of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
$0.002678 mg/1 of Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Cu = Vu ([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.
B is the unit cost factor for treating one unit BOD per 1,000 gallons.
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 unit of TSS per 1,000 gallons.
VOLUME CHARGE
Billing for the wastewater volume shall be based on the wastewater volume calculated during the
billing period.
Formula:
Actual Water volume x .98 x Rate per 1,000 gallons
1,000
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SCB EDULE SCS
COMMERCIALANDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER SERVICE
WHICH MEASURES WITH DEDICATED WATER METERS (SUB-METERS),
WATER EXCLUDED FROM WASTEWATER BILLING
(Effective 10/01/08)
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
$25.83
1" Meter
$28.24
1-1/2" Meter
$35.56
2" Meter
$41.46
3" Meter
$90.12
4" Meter
$169.43
6" Meter
$211.48
8" Meter
$246.33
10" Meter
$296.80
(2) Volume Charge - None
The wastewater billing exclusion 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.
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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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 $0.004886 mg/l of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
$0.002678 mg/1 of Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Cu = Vu ([Bu-250] B + [Su-250] Sj)
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.
B is the unit cost factor for treating one unit BOD per 1,000 gallons.
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 unit of TSS per 1,000 gallons.
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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SCHEDULE SCH
SEPTAGE & CHEMICAL TOILET DISPOSAL
AT THE PECAN CREEK WATER RECLAMATION PLANT
SEPTAGE TRANSFER STATION
(Effective 10/01/08)
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:
1. Section 26-191 of the City of Denton Code
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
RATE
(1) Facility Charge
(2) Volume Charge
(3) Permit Fee each vehicle
$ 4.50/bill
$ 29.00/1,000 gallons
$ 300/per fiscal year
MR MUM BILLING
Facility Charge.
PAYMENT
Permit fee is due in full before first disposal at Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant Septage
Transfer Station. Fee is prorated at $25 per month for current month and each of the remaining
months in fiscal year. 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.
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SCHEDULE SEE
EQUIPMENT SERVICES FACILITIES AND
RESTAURANTS & FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS
WASTEWATER SERVICE
(Effective 10/01/08)
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 $19.47/bill
(2) Volume Charge $5.11/1,000 gallons effluent
Billing based on eighty (85%) percent of monthly water consumption.
Plus
PRETREATMENT / PROGRAM CHARGES (As Applicable)
(SEA) (A) Categorical $400/bill
(SEB) (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)
(1) Sampling charge (each) $42.00
(2) Analysis charge (per test) $21.00
"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
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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 550 TSS as
determined by the monitoring performed in Section 2(b).
MNIMUM 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 $0.004886 mg/1 of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
$0.002678 mg/l of Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Cu = Vu ([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.
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 unit BOD per 1,000 gallons.
Su is the tested TSS level for user X or 600 mg/l, whichever is greater.
S is the unit cost factor for treating one unit of TSS per 1,000 gallons.
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 wastewater volume calculated during the
billing period.
Formula:
Water volume x .85 x Rate per 1,000 gallons
1,000
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SCHEDULESM
METERED WASTEWATER INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
CORPORATE LMTS
(Effective 10/01/08)
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
SMI
Inside Corporate
Limits
SMO
Outside Corporate
Limits
(1) Facility Charge
(2) Volume Charge
Plus
$240.32/bill
$276.37/bill
$3.70/1,000 gals $4.26/1,000 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)
(1) Sampling charge (each) $42.00
(2) Analysis charge (per test) $21.00
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 $0.004886 mg/l of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
$0.002678 mg/1 of Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Cu = Vu ([Bu-250] B + [Su-250] S])
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Where: Cu is tr
Vu
Bu
B
Su
S
MINIMUM BILLING
e surcharge for customer X.
is the billing volume per 1000 gallons for customer X.
is the tested BOD level for user X or 250 mg/l, whichever is greater
is the unit cost factor for treating one unit BOD per 1,000 gallons.
is the tested TSS level for user X or 250 mg/l, whichever is greater.
is the unit cost factor for treating one unit of TSS per 1,000 gallons.
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 10/1/08)
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
3/4" Meter
$ 20.20
1" Meter
$ 22.20
1-1/2" Meter
$ 25.75
2" Meter
$ 31.65
3" Meter
$ 66.25
4" Meter
$122.50
6" Meter
$153.00
8" Meter
$178.00
10" Meter
$214.00
(2) Volume Charge $1.35/1,000 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 10/01/08)
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 $198.43/bill
(2) Pretreatment/Program Charge (As Applicable)
(A) Categorical $400/bill
(B) Non-categorical $50/bill
(3) Volume Charge $2.20/1,000 gallons
Billing shall be based on one hundred (100%) percent of actual gallons measured.
SAMPLING/ANALYSIS CHARGE (As Applicable)
(1) Sampling Charge (each) $42.00
(2) Analysis Charge (per test) $21.00
MINIMUM BILLING
Facility Charge.
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 $0.004886 mg/I of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
$0.002678 mg/I of Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Cu = Vu ([Bu-250] B + [Su-250] S])
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Where: Cu is d
Vu
Bu
B
Su
S
PAYMENT
ie surcharge for customer X.
is the billing volume per 1000 gallons for customer X.
is the tested BOD level for user X or 250 mg/l, whichever is greater
is the unit cost factor for treating one unit BOD per 1,000 gallons.
is the tested TSS level for user X or 250 mg/l, whichever is greater.
is the unit cost factor for treating one unit of TSS per 1,000 gallons.
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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SCHEDULE CWM
DYNO DIRT PRODUCTS
(Effective 10/1/08)
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. Bulk
quantities will not be sold in volumes less than one-half cubic yard.
(A) Compost
(1) Dyno Soil (Top Soil Blend) $30.00 /Cubic Yard
(2) Dyno Dirt $25.00 /Cubic Yard
(3) Dyno Lite $30.00/Cubic Yard
(B) Wood Mulch
(1)
Dyno Landscape Mulch
$27.50/Cubic Yard
(2)
Dyno Deco Colored Mulch
$30.00/Cubic Yard
(3)
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.
(C) City of Denton departments will receive a 50% discount on all purchases of Dyno
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 Mayhill 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 10/1/08)
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
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: $41.00/ton
4. Whole trees and stumps $50.00 /ton
MINIMUM CHARGE
$17.50 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 landfilled.
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SCHEDULE ST
WASTEWATER TAP FEES
(Effective 10/01/08)
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 $2,000.00
$1,410.00
6 inch 2,110.00
1,570.00
8 inch 2,220.00
1,730.00
10 inch 2,380.00
1,865.00
MANHOLE BREAKOUT FEE
6" -12" Line $165.00
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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SCHEDULESTE
TREATED EFFLUENT WASTEWATER TAP FEES
(Effective 10/01/08)
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 Tan Paved Street Unpaved Street
4 inch $2,705.00 $1,625.00
6 inch 2,920.00 1,895.00
8 inch 3,895.00 2,815.00
12 inch 4,865.00 3,730.00
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 10/01/08)
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 $410
New Construction of non-aerobic treatment systems $210
Repair or Alteration fees (All types of OSSF's) $50
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SCHEDULE SD
STORM DRAINAGE FEES
(Effective 10/01/08)
APPLICATION
Applicable to all impervious 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 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 Per Bill
0 -
600 Square Feet
$ 0.50
601
-1,000 Square Feet
$ 1.00
1,001
- 2,000 Square Feet
$ 3.35
2,001 -
3,000 Square Feet
$ 5.45
3,001 -
4,000 Square Feet
$ 7.60
4,001 - 5,000 Square Feet
$ 9.75
5,001-
6,000 Square Feet
$12.00
Over 6
,000 Square Feet
$15.50
MONTHLY FEE - NON-RESIDENTIAL (SDN)
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 inspection and certification by the City; or
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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.
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SPECIAL FACILITIES RIDER
(Effective 10/01/08)
(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) 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 special
contract entered into between the Wastewater Utility Department and the Customer. This
contract shall be signed by both parties prior to the City providing the requested service to
the Customer.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS RIDER
(Effective 10/01/08)
If a special condition or circumstance exists not otherwise provided for by the wastewater 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. That 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. That 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. That the Schedule of Rates herein adopted shall be effective, charged and
applied to all wastewater service rendered on and after October 1, 2008, 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.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the zjAy of J4~~' , 2008.
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
By:
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
JOHN M. KNIGHT, INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY
A,
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