(a) 
Residential rates:
(1) 
Meter service charge: $10.25 per month; plus
(2) 
Distribution charge: $0.0720 per kWh for all kWh per month; plus
(3) 
Power cost adjustment: A component adjusted monthly based on wholesale power costs.
(b) 
Small commercial rates:
(1) 
Meter service charge: $12.25 per month; plus
(2) 
Distribution charge: $0.0630 per kWh for all kWh per month; plus
(3) 
Power cost adjustment: A component adjusted monthly based on wholesale power costs.
(c) 
Large commercial rates:
(1) 
Meter service charge: $22.25 per month; plus
(2) 
Distribution charge: $0.0451 per kWh for all kWh per month; plus
(3) 
Demand charge: $3.92 per kW; plus
(4) 
Power cost adjustment: A component adjusted monthly based on wholesale power costs.
(d) 
Industrial rates:
(1) 
Meter service charge: $1,000.00 per month for service; plus
(2) 
Distribution charge: $0.0351 per kWh for all kWh; plus
(3) 
Demand charge: $3.92 per kW; plus
(4) 
Power cost adjustment: A component adjusted monthly based on wholesale power costs.
(e) 
Distributed generation.
(1) 
The city electric utility will determine the delivered kWh and the received kWh on an ongoing, monthly basis.
(2) 
Delivered KWh (energy) will be billed on the standard applicable rate schedule.
(3) 
Received kWh (energy) will be multiplied by the utility's avoided cost of generation rate (ACGR).
(4) 
The ACGR is based on the actual cost of generation from the city's wholesale supplier(s) divided by the total retail sales by the city for the billing period.
(5) 
Any credit related to the ACGR shall be remitted by the city utility billing service to the customer in the billing period that the energy received was metered.
(6) 
A one-time non-refundable installation set up fee of $50.00 will be required.
(7) 
A monthly meter data processing fee will be charged at the rate of $3.00 per billing cycle.
(8) 
The actual cost of the specialized DG meter will be charged to the customer.
(9) 
Penalty: $1,000.00 if solar company starts work on energizes without inspections and approvals.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023)
(a) 
Installation fees:
(1) 
On existing city pole: $50.00.
(2) 
On pole set by city: $100.00.
(3) 
Plus $0.50 per foot for wire.
(b) 
Monthly rates:
175 watt: $15.00 LED.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023)
Transformers, kVA Size/$
CT Metering Set
Small commercial
 
15 kVA/$350.00
$0.00
25 kVA/$500.00
$0.00
Large commercial
 
50 kVA/$750.00
$750.00
100 kVA/$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Greater than 100 kVA
Actual cost
Pad mounted
Actual cost
Any installation of primary electrical overhead service over 250 feet will be charged to the customer on a cost basis.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023)
(a) 
Residential rates:
(1) 
Monthly service charge: $9.00 per meter*.
(2) 
Distribution charge: $5.00 per 1,000 cubic feet (MCF).
(3) 
Plus cost of fuel adjustment.
* The minimum bill shall be $10.00 per month.
(b) 
Commercial rates:
(1) 
Monthly service charge: $9.50 per meter*.
(2) 
Distribution charge: $5.00 per 1,000 cubic feet (MCF).
(3) 
Plus cost of fuel adjustment.
* The minimum bill shall be $10.00 per month.
(c) 
Industrial rates:
(1) 
Monthly service charge: $150.00 per meter.
(d) 
Cost of fuel adjustment:
Equal to the rate charged to the city for all gas purchases times the customer's gas consumption.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023)
(a) 
During normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.):
(1) 
Citizens age 60 and above: No charge.
(2) 
Citizens 59 and below: $25.00.
(b) 
Before 9:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. (not during normal business hours):
(1) 
1st time lighting pilot: $25.00.
(2) 
2nd time lighting pilot: $35.00.
(3) 
3rd time lighting pilot: $45.00.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023)
(a) 
Inside city limits:
(1) 
Residential:
(A) 
Customer meter charge: $23.10.
(B) 
0 to 10,000 gallons: $6.10 per 1,000 gallons.
(C) 
10,001 to 50,000 gallons: $6.45 per 1,000 gallons.
(D) 
50,001 to 100,000 gallons: $7.40 per 1,000 gallons.
(E) 
Over 100,000 gallons: $7.80 per 1,000 gallons.
(2) 
Commercial:
(A) 
Customer meter charge: $24.40.
(B) 
0 to 10,000 gallons: $6.10 per 1,000 gallons.
(C) 
10,001 to 50,000 gallons: $6.45 per 1,000 gallons.
(D) 
50,001 to 100,000 gallons: $7.40 per 1,000 gallons.
(E) 
Over 100,000 gallons: $7.80 per 1,000 gallons.
(b) 
Outside city limits:
(1) 
Residential:
(A) 
Customer meter charge: $23.10.
(B) 
0 to 10,000 gallons: $8.05 per 1,000 gallons.
(C) 
10,001 to 50,000 gallons: $8.60 per 1,000 gallons.
(D) 
50,001 to 100,000 gallons: $9.60 per 1,000 gallons.
(E) 
Over 100,000 gallons: $10.00 per 1,000 gallons.
(2) 
Commercial:
(A) 
Customer meter charge: $24.40.
(B) 
0 to 10,000 gallons: $8.05 per 1,000 gallons.
(C) 
10,001 to 50,000 gallons: $8.60 per 1,000 gallons.
(D) 
50,001 to 100,000 gallons: $9.60 per 1,000 gallons.
(E) 
Over 100,000 gallons: $10.00 per 1,000 gallons.
(3) 
Bulk water; standpipe rate:
$25.00 per 1,000 gallons.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023)
(a) 
Monthly rates - Class A, residential users:
(1) 
Customer base rate charge: $23.10.
(2) 
$3.40 per thousand gallons for the average monthly consumption metered to the customer during December, January, and February, adjusted annually every October 1st.
(b) 
Monthly rates - Class B, commercial users:
(1) 
Customer base rate charge: $23.80.
(2) 
$5.05 per thousand gallons for water metered to the customer during the month being billed (subject to adjustment for water proved not to enter the sewer).
(c) 
Septic tank disposal.
(1) 
Inside and outside city limits per gallon: $0.25.
(2) 
Outside city limits per gallon: $0.25.
(d) 
New customer rate:
$43.50. Assessed for a residential account that does not have consumption history for December, January, and February until an average can be established.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023)
(a) 
Monthly rates:
 
Inside City Limits
Outside City Limits
Commercial dumpster single container
 
 
Two pick ups per week
$116.00
$126.00
Three pick ups per week
$174.00
$189.00
Four pick ups per week
$232.00
$252.00
Five pick ups per week
$290.00
$315.00
Six pick ups per week
$348.00
$378.00
Commercial dumpster shared container
 
 
Two customers per container
 
 
Two pick ups per week
$58.00
$63.00
Three pick ups per week
$87.00
$94.50
Four pick ups per week
$116.00
$126.00
Five pick ups per week
$145.00
$157.50
Six pick ups per week
$174.00
$189.00
Three customers per container
 
 
Two pick ups per week
$38.70
$42.00
Three pick ups per week
$58.05
$63.00
Four pick ups per week
$77.40
$84.00
Five pick ups per week
$96.75
$105.00
Six pick ups per week
$116.10
$126.00
Four customers per container
 
 
Two pick ups per week
$29.00
$31.50
Three pick ups per week
$43.50
$47.25
Four pick ups per week
$58.00
$63.00
Five pick ups per week
$72.50
$78.75
Six pick ups per week
$87.00
$94.50
Residential - one pick up per week
$21.00
$25.00
Commercial mechanically flipped carts
$29.00
$33.00
Churches - dumpster collection
$58.00
Churches - mechanically flipped carts
$15.00
Additional dumpster pick up (drive-by)
$15.00 per dump
Additional dumpster pick up (reload)
$30.00 per dump
Additional 96-gallon cart
$10.00 per month
(b) 
Landfill fees.
(1) 
Inside city: $28.00 per ton.
(2) 
Outside city: $37.00 per ton.
(3) 
Any load less than 1,000 lbs (1/2 ton); rate applies to both inside and outside city; no leaves, yard clippings or bagged waste: $15.00 per load up to 1/2 ton inside and outside city.
(4) 
Unsecured load: $10.00.
(c) 
Damaged poly-cart:
(1) 
Poly-cart: $70.00.
(2) 
Lid: $19.00.
(3) 
Wheel: $5.00.
(d) 
Street sanitation fee:
$2.55 per month per utility customer inside city limits.
(e) 
Brush chipping:
(1) 
Minimum for first half hour: $30.00.
(2) 
For each additional half hour: $25.00.
(3) 
Senior citizens age 60 and older: $15.00 per half hour.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023)
The city will accept no more than $2.00 in unrolled coins as a form of payment. The city will accept no more than one roll of coins of any denomination. The customer's name and telephone number must be on each rolled coin jacket to be accepted.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023)
(a) 
Residential:
(1) 
Electric: $100.00.
(2) 
Water/sewer/solid waste: $50.00.
(3) 
Gas: $50.00.
(b) 
Commercial:
Customers shall deposit an amount established by the finance director or city manager with the minimum deposit equivalent to a 45-day utility billing, but no less than $200.00.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022)
Temporary service (not to exceed 10 days):
(1) 
One utility: $15.00.
(2) 
Two utilities: $30.00.
(3) 
Three utilities: $45.00.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023)
Transfer fee:
(1) 
One utility: $10.00.
(2) 
Two utilities: $20.00.
(3) 
Three utilities: $30.00.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023)
Utility payment late fee: 10%.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023)
(a) 
Account payment history fee: $5.00.
(b) 
Utility bill reprint fee: $2.00.
(c) 
Re-read fee: $5.00.
(d) 
Turn-on/turn-off fee: $50.00.
(e) 
Connect fees:
(1) 
Reconnect fee:
$50.00.
(2) 
After-hours reconnect fee:
$60.00.
(f) 
Trip charges:
(1) 
Unscheduled trip charge:
$25.00.
(2) 
Unscheduled maintenance fee:
$50.00.
(3) 
After hours:
(A) 
Unscheduled trip charge: $35.00.
(B) 
Unscheduled maintenance fee: $65.00.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023)
Classification (load size assessed at time of service requested):
(1) 
Extra small load, less than 3 yards: $35.00 per trip.
(2) 
Small load, 3 yards to 6 yards: $75.00 per trip.
(3) 
Large load, greater than 6 yards: $90.00 per trip.
(4) 
General debris, furniture, large mattresses (excludes concrete, tires, appliances): $85.00 per hour.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published equipment rate charges are hereby adopted and are applicable to job cost estimates and may vary.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023)
Charges will include cost of parts and equipment including service rate of $50.00 per hour.
(1) 
Water:
(A) 
MXU (radio transceiver):
(i) 
Single: $168.42.
(ii) 
Dual: $223.73.
(B) 
Water meter (**rates subject to vary based on third-party charge):
(i) 
3/4": $148.72**.
(ii) 
1": $230.77**.
(iii) 
1-1/2" R2: $566.27**.
(iv) 
2" R2: $794.53**.
(C) 
Meter cables: $19.05.
(D) 
Housing unit: $40.24.
(E) 
Meter box:
(i) 
3/4" to 1-1/2": $50.00.
(ii) 
2" and up: $560.00.
(F) 
Lid:
(i) 
3/4" to 1-1/2": $14.00.
(ii) 
2" and up: $94.00.
(2) 
Gas meter
(**rates subject to vary based on third-party charge):
(A) 
Sensus R275: $168.75**.
(B) 
Sensus 417: $503.83**.
(C) 
Sonix 600: $1,059.32**.
(D) 
Sonix 880: $1,181.20**.
(E) 
2" Romet 3000: $1,983.34**.
(F) 
3" Romet 7000: $3,775.77**.
(3) 
Electric meter
(**rates subject to vary based on third-party charge):
(A) 
2s single phase: $137.73**.
(B) 
APX 3 phase:
(i) 
9S: $437.41**.
(ii) 
16S: $509.50**.
(iii) 
45S: $437.41**.
(C) 
2SE 320A single phase: $141.98**.
(D) 
2s single phase with remote disconnect: $204.50**.
(E) 
Net meter (solar): Actual cost.
(Ordinance 1258 adopted 9/18/18; Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023)
(a) 
Inside city limits:
(1) 
Sewer tap:
$250.00.
(2) 
Water tap:
Water Meter Size
Water Tap
3/4" meter
$710.00*
1" meter
$710.00*
1-1/2" meter
$1,360.00*
2" meter
$1,550.00*
Larger than 2" meter
Actual cost
*Plus meter exchange charge based on the actual cost of the meter installed less the cost of a 3/4" meter. Any installation of water piping exceeding 60 feet will be charged to the customer on a cost basis.
(3) 
Gas tap:
(A) 
1 inch: $750.00*.
(B) 
1-1/4 inch: $832.00*.
(C) 
2" inch: $938.00*.
(D) 
Larger than 2 inch: Actual cost.
*Plus meter exchange charge based on the actual cost of the meter installed less the cost of a Sensus R275 meter.
*Plus street cut charge per tap.
(b) 
Outside city limits:
Same as above plus 50% surcharge.
(c) 
Small asphalt cut and repair:
$300.00.***
(d) 
Large asphalt cut and repair:
$500.00.***
(e) 
Concrete cut and repair:
$900.00.
*** To be determined by superintendent.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023)
(a) 
Charge per meter:
Type of Customer
First Meter
Each Additional Meter
Residential service
$300.00
$130.00
Small commercial service
$575.00
$235.00
Large commercial service
$1,000.00
$370.00
Industrial service
$1,000.00
$370.00
(b) 
Account closing fee:
Type of Customer
Fee
Residential service
$100.00
Small commercial service
$100.00
Large commercial service
$150.00
Industrial service
$150.00
(Ordinance 1119 adopted 3/19/13; 2004 Code, sec. 13.1033)
Upon request for service for rental property, a $10.00 service call fee for reading the meter(s) will be billed to the first billing only.
(Ordinance 1042 adopted 6/17/09; 2004 Code, sec. 13.308)
Upon request for service for realtor property, a $10.00 service call fee for reading the meter(s) will be billed to the first billing only.
(Ordinance 1042 adopted 6/17/09; 2004 Code, sec. 13.309)
Domestic sewage: $0.20/gallon.
(Ordinance 1029 adopted 8/6/08; 2004 Code, sec. 13.418)