[R.O. 1993 § 700.020; Ord. No. 3048, 8-9-2022;[1] Ord. No. 3080, 9-12-2023; Ord. No. 3103, 10-8-2024[2]]
Water rates to consumers in the City shall be established by the City Council from time to time.
[1]
Editor's Note: Ord. No. 3048 set out the current rate for 2022 and contained a table for future years, same is held on file in the City offices.
[2]
Editor's Note: Ord. No. 3103 contained the rates effective as of 10-1-2024, held on file.
[R.O. 1993 § 700.030; CC 1963 Ch. 19 Art. III § 19-28; Ord. No. 2024 § 1, 5-11-1982; Ord. No. 2280 § 1(B), 12-13-1994; Ord. No. 2366 § 1, 7-14-1998; Ord. No. 2645 § 1, 1-8-2008; Ord. No. 2649 §§ 1 — 2, 1-24-2008; Ord. No. 2770 § 1, 12-13-2011; Ord. No. 2815 § 1 – 2, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 2827 § 1, 5-13-2014; Ord. No. 2897 § 2, 4-11-2017; Ord. No. 2956, 3-12-2019; Ord. No. 3048, 8-9-2022; Ord. No. 3080, 9-12-2023; Ord. No. 3103, 10-8-2024[1]]
A. 
Commercial and industrial consumers of water in the City of Charleston, Missouri, where the amount of water that is used is determined by use of water meters as provided in other ordinances, shall pay for water used based upon the following rates per month:
Base Fee
$24.00 (up to 5,000 gallons)
5,001 gallons to 1,990,000 gallons
$1.56 per 1,000 gallons
1,990,001 gallons to 6,990,000 gallons
$4.94 per 1,000 gallons
6,990,001+ gallons
$7.54 per 1,000 gallons
[1]
Editor's Note: Ord. No. 3103 set an effective date of October 1, 2024.
[R.O. 1993 § 700.040; CC 1963 Ch. 19 Art. III § 19-29; Ord. No. 2023 § 1, 5-11-1982; Ord. No. 2280 § 1(C), 12-13-1994; Ord. No. 2530 § 1, 9-9-2003; Ord. No. 2645 § 2, 1-8-2008; Ord. No. 2649 §§ 1, 3, 1-24-2008; Ord. No. 2770 § 2, 12-13-2011; Ord. No. 2827 § 1, 5-13-2014; Ord. No. 2956, 3-12-2019; Ord. No. 3048, 8-9-2022; Ord. No. 3080, 9-12-2023; Ord. No. 3103, 10-8-2024[1]]
A. 
Water customers of the City of Charleston, Missouri, shall pay for water used at the following rates:
1. 
Residential. A flat rate of twenty-six dollars forty-three cents ($26.43) per month, unless they are found to have continuous flowing water. The monthly charge for tax on residential water shall be two dollars ten cents ($2.10).
2. 
Multi-Family Residential. A flat rate of twenty-six dollars forty-three cents ($26.43) per month for each living unit unless the customer chooses to install a meter. The monthly charge for tax on residential water shall be two dollars ten cents ($2.10).
3. 
Commercial. Metered rates as established in Section 700.030.
4. 
Industrial. Metered rates as established in Section 700.030 unless water is sold in bulk.
B. 
In the case of multi-family residential housing facilities, the residential water and sewer rates described above, including late payment fees, shall apply to all living units contained within the facility.
[1]
Editor's Note: Ord. No. 3103 set an effective date of October 1, 2024.
[1]
Editor's Note: At the City's direction, Section 700.050, Water Rates — Unmetered — Commercial And Industrial Users, was removed from the City's Code with the insertion of Ord. No. 2956 as set out above.
[R.O. 1993 § 700.060]
The City may sell bulk water at a fee to be determined by the City Manager or his/her designee.