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ORDINANCE NO. ~~;
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AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH WATER AND SEWER
RATES FOR THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS; REPEAL-
ING ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, The West Memphis Utility Commission has recommended
and approved a revision of utility rates for water and sewage charges in the City
of West Memphis based upon the study and recommendation of Van Scoyoc and
Wiskup, in order to meet necessary revenue requirements for the City of West
Memphis and its utility system;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS THAT THE FOLLOWING RATES FOR WATER
AND SEWAGE IN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS ARE HEREBY ADOPTED AND
APPROVED AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON JULY 1, 1972:
Section 1. RATE FOR WATER SERVICE
Rate: The net monthly rate (after 10% discount) for water service shall be
as follows:
Per Month
First 1, 500 gallons or less Minimum. Meter charge
Next 3, 500 gallons at $. 35 per thousand gallons
Next 45, 000 gallons at $. 30 per thousand gallons
All Over 50, 000 gallons at $. 20 per thousand gallons
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Minimum The net minimum meter monthly charge (after 10% discount)
Meter shall be determined by the size of the customer's meter
Charge: installation as follows:
Per month
Size of Minimum
Meter Meter
Charge
5/8 & 3/4 inch-Residential $1.35
- Com. & Ind. 1.75
1 inch 3.00
1 1/2 inch 6.00
2 inch 8.00
3 inch 13.00
4 inch 18.00
6 inch 28.00
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Billing Meters will be read and bills rendered monthly. The
and net bill shall be paid not more than 15 days .f rom date
Payment: of bill; otherwise the 10% discount is forfeited and
the gross bill is payable. If any bill is not paid by
the next meter reading date, the City may discontinue
service to such customer. In the event of such dis-
continuance of service, the customer shall be required
to pay a reconnection charge of $5 in addition to all
accrued charges for water service before any reconnec-
tion is made and service resumed.
RATE FOR A UTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS FOR FIRE PROTECTION
Rate: $55.00 net (after 10% discount) per year per connection
plus $. 05 net (after IO% discount) per year for each
sprinkler head connected on the system plus $24. 00 net
(after IO% discount) per year for each customer-owned
and maintained fire hydrant connected on the system..
Billing The above rate is net. Billings will be made monthly
and at one-twelfth of the annual rate. The net bill shall
Payment: be paid not more than 15 days from date of bill; other-
wise the 10% discount is forfeited and the gross bill
is payable. If any bill is not paid within 30 days from
date of bill, the City may discontinue service to such
customer. In the event of such discontinuance of ser-
vice, the customer shall be required to pay a reconnec-
tion charge of $5 in addition to all accrued charges for
water service before any reconnection is made and ser-
vice resumed.
RATE FOR MUNICIPAL FIRE HYDRANTS
Rate: $3.25 net per hydrant per month
The rate includes the furnishing and installation of
the hydrant and the furnishing of all water used through
it for fire fighting purposes, also the maintenance of
the hydrant. The initial installation shall not require
more than 300 feet of pipe extension for each hydrant,
or an investment of more than 6, 66 times the annual gross
income to be derived therefrom.
Billing Bills will be rendered monthly, The above rate is net
and and payable in cash not later than the tenth of the
Payment: month during which service was rendered.
Availability: Water service on a temporary basis for construction
purposes will be served upon application from fire
hydrants or other locations only if such service will not
require construction of lines, etc. by the City and will
not impair water service or fire protection.
RATE FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION WATER SERVICE
Rate: $. 60 net per 1, 000 gallons for all water taken plus
$15.00 connection and disconnection charge.
Billing and The $15.00 connection and disconnection charge shall be
Payment: paid in advance with the application. Meters will be read
monthly and f or when disconnection is made and billings for
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water used shall be paid in 15 days. At the option of
the City, a deposit to secure payment for water may
be required.
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Equipment A $25. 00 deposit will be required to protect the City
Damage: as to loss or damage to City meters and connections,
etc. Such deposit will be returned without interest
upon disconnection if all City equipment is recovered
undamaged.
RATE FOR SANITARY SEWER SERVICE
Rate: The net monthly rate (after IO% discount) for sanitary
sewer service shall be as follows:
Per Month
132% of the net monthly bill (after 10% discount)
for metered water service for the same month.
Exempt
Water: In the event that the customer uses a substantial
amount of water for purposes which do not dispose
of the water into the sanitary sewer system, the
customer may apply to the City to install a meter
at customers own expense to meter such water.
If the City agrees that such water does not enter
the sanitary sewer system, then the sewer charge
shall be imposed on a water bill computed on total
water consumption less the water passing through
the meter for the water that does not enter the
sanitary sewer system.
Billing
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Payment: Bills will be rendered monthly with the water service
bill. The net bill shall be paid not more than 15 days
from the date of bill; otherwise the 10% discount is
forfeited and the gross bill is payable.
S ection 2. Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
Section 3. It being found and determined after due consideration by
the West Memphis City Council that additional funds are necessary for the carry-
ing out of certain Federal Programs and the operation of the West Memphis Utility
System in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of West
Memphis, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be
in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED This 2~„~ day of June, 1972.
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the West Memphis Utility Commission employed Van,
Scoyoc & Wiskup, Inc., Public Utility Consultants, who carried out a study
of the existing utility rates in the City of West Memphis and the financial structure
~, of the West Memphis Utility Commission, and recommended certain changes
in the rate structure of said utility system; and,
WHEREAS, the City o.f West Memphis is required by the government
to install a secondary sewage treatment facility and the .necessary yearly bond
payment required to pay .for said facility should approximate $45, 000.00 per
year, which funds are presently unavailable due to lack of revenue; and,
WHEREAS, the estimated fuel cost increase from Arkansas Power
and Light for the coming year should approximate $100, 000.00, which funds
are presently unavailable; and,
WHEREAS, under the City's program of utility improvements, .four
additional pumping stations are .necessitated which the estimated yearly cost
shall approximate $50, 000. 00 for repayment of bonds; and,
WHEREAS, federal .funds for Urban Renewal in the sum of $1, 551, 000.00
a.nd .for utility improvements in the sum o.f $169, 000.00 are being witheld until
said secondary treatment facility is under construction; a.nd,
WHEREAS, there has been an estimated loss for maintenance and
operation in the sum of approximately $132, 000.00 due to lack of .necessary
funds for the City's utility system; and,
WHEREAS, the West Memphis Utility Commission deems that
each department in the system should be self-sustaining rather than operating
at a loss and thereby being subsidized by other departments of the utility
system as is presently the case; a.nd,
WHEREAS, the rate increase proposed by Va.n, Soyoc & Wiskup,
Inc. , for water and sewage .facilities should amount to approximately $1.93
o.n the average utility bill in the City of West Memphis;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE WEST MEMPHLS
UTILITY COMMISSION, that the West Memphis Utility Commission approves
and recommends for approval to the City Council of the City of West Memphis,
to become effective July 1, 1972, the water and sewer rates attached to the
Resolution and made a part hereof the same as though said rate schedule were
set out herein word for word.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 22.nd day of June, 1972.
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ATTE
ECRETARY
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RECOMMENDED INCREASE IN REVENUE - $287,000
Source of Revenue - Recommended Rate Increase by Van Scoyoc & Wiskup
17.42%
Bond requirements for sewer pump
stations and water plant
improvements
$50 ,000
16.03%
Increased operation Cost
primary sewage
treatment plant
$46,000
15.68%
Bond requirements
secondary treatment
plant
$45,000
.~5~o Miscei~aneous
34.84%
Increased operation cost-fuel
adjustment in power costs
$100,000
5.23% $1,000
Increase in operation
cost - Proposed
10.45% secondary
treatment
Increases in $15,000
operating costs
existing water and
electric facilities
(Salaries, equipment, etc)
$30 ,000
PROPOSED USE OF REVENUE
Bond Requirements - Secondary Treatment Plant
Bond Requirements for Sewer Pump Stations & Water Plant Improvements
Increased Operation Cost Primary Sewage Treatment Plant
Increased Operation Cost Fuel Adjustment in Power Costs
Increases in Operating Costs Existing Water & Electric Facilities
(Salaries, Materials, Equipment, Etc.)
Increase In Operation Cost - Proposed Secondary Treatment.
Miscellaneous
$ 45,000 - 15.68%
$ 50,000 - 17.42%
$ 46,000 - 16.03%
$100,000 - 34.84%
$ 30,000 - 10.45%
$ 15,000 - 5.23%
$ 1,000 - .35%
$287,000