At the time of making application for water services to be provided by the city, a deposit shall be made with the city as follows:
(1) 
A meter deposit of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be made on all owner-occupied residential buildings.
(2) 
Meter deposits for all rental or nonresidential customers shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00) or an amount equal to two (2) months’ billing, whichever is greater, based on historical averages for similarly sized and/or occupied residences or buildings.
(3) 
Meter deposits, less any applicable charges, shall be refunded to the customers upon permanent discontinuation of service or sooner if the following conditions are met:
(A) 
The account has paid “on-time” for a minimum of twenty-four (24) consecutive months; or
(B) 
The account has been paid “on-time” for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive months; and
(C) 
The account is enrolled in the city’s ACH (“auto-debit”) program.
“On time” is defined as being post-marked, in the case of a mailed payment, or paid in person, or paid by a customer’s financial institution where a customer is enrolled in the city’s ACH program, not later than the 10th of any corresponding month for which payment is due.
(4) 
In the event of cut-off for nonpayment, meter deposits will be applied to any outstanding amount owed. Accounts that have been cut off for nonpayment will be treated as new accounts upon reinstatement of services.
(Ordinance 2014.12.1, sec. 1, adopted 12/9/14)
(a) 
The following water and sewer connection fees shall be paid to the city for labor and material costs for service installations at the time application is made for each service installation:
Connection
Fee
3/4" water tap
$1,000.00
1" water tap
$1,200.00
Larger than 1" water tap
Cost
Sewer tap
$1,000.00
(b) 
If a street must be cut in order to tap a sewer or water line, an additional fee of $200.00 is required.
(c) 
The above fees do not include costs of city main extensions or boring paved streets. Such costs, if required, shall be based on city cost and shall be in addition to the above fees.
(d) 
Any excavation more than 6' deep will require additional fees of $200.00 per foot. If an outside resource is required, it is at the landowner's expense.
(Ordinance 2013.7.1, sec. 1, adopted 7/9/13; Ordinance 2023.06.21.4 adopted 6/21/2023)
(a) 
Water rates.
The following schedule of monthly rates and charges for water service furnished by the city is hereby adopted:
(1) 
Residential rates.
 
Inside City Limits
Outside City Limits
Minimum (3,000 gallons)
$22.00
$38.50
3,001–10,000
$2.50 per thousand
$4.38 per thousand
10,001 and above
$3.50 per thousand
$6.13 per thousand
(2) 
Business rates.
 
Inside City Limits
Outside City Limits
Minimum (3,000 gallons)
$24.00
$42.00
3,001–10,000
$2.50 per thousand
$4.38 per thousand
10,001 and above
$3.50 per thousand
$6.13 per thousand
(b) 
Wastewater rates.
The following schedule of monthly rates and charges for wastewater service furnished by the city is hereby adopted:
(1) 
Residential rates.
Based on average water consumption on the previous January, February, and March billing periods.
 
Inside City Limits
Outside City Limits
Minimum (first 3,000 gallons)
$21.00
$36.75
Gallons consumed over 3,000
$1.60 per thousand
$2.80 per thousand
(2) 
Business rates.
Based on water consumption during the current billing period.
 
Inside City Limits
Outside City Limits
Minimum (first 3,000 gallons)
$25.00
$43.50
Gallons consumed over 3,000
$2.10 per thousand
$3.70 per thousand
(c) 
Bulk water rates.
The rate and charge for bulk water sales shall be $60.00 per thousand gallons or portion thereof.
(2001 Code, app. A, sec. 7.400; Ordinance 2010.9.3 adopted 9/14/10; Ordinance 2013.7.1, sec. 3, adopted 7/9/13; Ordinance 2023.06.21.4 adopted 6/21/2023)
Hereafter the rates charged for electric service furnished by the electric light system of the city shall be as follows:
(1) 
Residential service.
The monthly bill shall be the sum of the service charge and the distribution charge. The minimum monthly bill shall be the service charge.
(A) 
Rate for residential service - urban.
Customers living within the corporate limits of the city who qualify for the residential service rate will be charged for service as follows:
(i) 
Monthly service charge will be $8.00.
(ii) 
The distribution charge will be $0.0251 per kWh.
(B) 
Rate for residential service - rural.
Customers living without [outside] the corporate limits of the city who qualify for the residential service rate will be charged for service as follows:
(i) 
Monthly service charge will be $10.00.
(ii) 
The distribution charge will be $0.0311 per kWh.
(2) 
Small general service.
Basic small lighting and power customers defined as those using less than 20,000 Kwh per month on average will be served under the following rate schedule. The monthly bill shall be the sum of the service charge and the distribution charge. The minimum monthly bill shall be the service charge.
(A) 
Rate for small general service - urban.
Customers living within the corporate limits of the city who qualify for the small general service rate will be charged for service as follows:
(i) 
Monthly service charge will be $9.00.
(ii) 
The distribution charge will be $0.0351 per kWh.
(B) 
Rate for small general service - rural.
Customers living without [outside] the corporate limits of the city who qualify for the small general service rate will be charged for service as follows:
(i) 
Monthly service charge will be $11.00.
(ii) 
The distribution charge will be $0.0411 per kWh.
(3) 
Rate for large general service.
(A) 
Rate for large general service.
Large lighting and power customers defined as those using more than 20,000 kWh per month on average will be served under the following rate schedule. The monthly bill shall be the sum of the service charge and the distribution charge. The minimum monthly bill shall be the service charge.
(i) 
Monthly service charge will be $18.00.
(ii) 
Urban (inside city limits): The distribution charge will be $0.03 per kWh.
(iii) 
Rural (outside city limits): The distribution charge will be $0.0351 per kWh.
(4) 
Municipal service.
(A) 
Applicability.
For service for municipal purposes which are essential services rendered citywide and which are financed wholly from city funds. Examples are water pumping, sewer pumping, municipal building lighting and power, street lighting, etc. This rate is not available for any purpose for which the city receives specific reimbursement, either partial or total.
(B) 
Monthly rate.
$0.0217 per KWH for all KWH.
(C) 
Minimum monthly bill.
Monthly rate plus the sum of all applicable rate adjustments.
(5) 
Application of power cost recovery factor (PCRF).
Bills calculated under the above rates are subject to the application of a power cost recovery factor (PCRF). The PCRF per kilowatt-hour shall be adjusted upward or downward each month by the city manager in accordance with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) billing to the city for wholesale power generation and transmission. Any surcharges billed to the city by LCRA will be prorated and added to customers’ bills.
(6) 
Mercury vapor lighting service.
(A) 
Applicability.
To single phase service to outdoor lighting fixtures and related wiring for lighting of parks, driveways, yards and other areas. Service shall extend from one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise, each night of the year, approximately four thousand (4,000) hours of service per year.
(B) 
Availability.
In the area served by the electric system of the city where suitable facilities exist.
(C) 
Rate.
The customer will be billed a one-time fee of $100.00 per installation. The monthly rental fee shall be $14.00 per installation.
(D) 
Special conditions.
The city will furnish, operate and maintain the lighting system. Service at locations where existing city-owned poles and facilities are not available will be made at the discretion of the city.
(i) 
The cost of repairing facilities damaged by acts of vandalism shall be billed to the customer.
(ii) 
The city shall, at request of the customer, relocate or change existing equipment. The customer shall reimburse the city for such changes at actual cost, including appropriate overhead.
(7) 
Special conditions.
(A) 
Bills calculated under the above rates are subject to the application of the power cost recovery factor.
(B) 
Any bill rendered for service shall be calculated on metered consumption or estimated consumption on the basis of valid assumptions.
(C) 
Service rendered under this schedule is subject to the city’s rules and regulations as prescribed by ordinance in effect from time to time.
(2001 Code, app. A, sec. 7.900; Ordinance 2014.9.5 adopted 9/9/14; Ordinance 2015.8.1 adopted 8/11/15)
(a) 
A meter deposit of two hundred dollars ($200.00) shall be made on all owner-occupied residential buildings.
(b) 
Meter deposits for nonresidential customers shall be two hundred dollars ($200.00) or an amount equal to two (2) months’ billing, whichever is greater, based on historical averages for similarly sized and/or occupied residences or buildings.
(c) 
Meter deposits on all residential rental property shall be:
(1) 
Three hundred dollars ($300.00) for single-family residences.
(2) 
Three hundred dollars ($300.00) for units containing at least two or more bedrooms within multi-unit housing.
(3) 
Eighty-five dollars ($85.00) for units containing not more than one (1) bedroom within multi-unit housing.
(d) 
Meter deposits, less any applicable charges, shall be refunded to the customers upon permanent discontinuation of service or sooner if the following conditions are met:
(1) 
The account has paid “on-time” for a minimum of twenty-four (24) consecutive months; or
(2) 
The account has been paid “on-time” for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive months; and
(3) 
The account is enrolled in the city’s ACH (“auto-debit”) program.
“On time” is defined as being post-marked, in the case of a mailed payment, or paid in person, or paid by a customer’s financial institution where a customer is enrolled in the city’s ACH program, not later than the 10th of any corresponding month for which payment is due.
(e) 
In the event of cut-off for nonpayment, meter deposits will be applied to any outstanding amount owed. Accounts that have been cut off for nonpayment will be treated as new accounts upon reinstatement of services.
(Ordinance 2014.12.1, sec. 2, adopted 12/9/14)
The fee for testing a residential electric meter is thirty-five dollars ($35.00). The fee for testing a water meter is thirty-five dollars ($35.00). A commercial account will be charged the actual cost associated with testing the meter.
(2001 Code, app. A, sec. 7.600)
A customer requesting an electric or water meter to be reread will be charged ten dollars ($10.00).
(2001 Code, app. A, sec. 7.700)
(a) 
Residential.
 
Inside City Limits
Outside City Limits
1 cart
$37.54
$43.18
2 carts
$60.64
$69.77
Each additional cart
$23.09
$26.60
(b) 
Commercial.
(1) 
Hand pickup.
Number of Pickups per Week
Inside City Limits
Outside City Limits
1 (includes 1 cart)
$60.64
$78.71
Each additional cart
$24.58
$33.75
(2) 
Rear load containers (dumpsters).
(A) 
2 cubic yard dumpsters.
Number of Pickups per Week
Inside City Limits
Outside City Limits
1
$153.31
$204.62
2
$301.68
$361.57
3
$454.38
$544.21
* Extra pickups will be charged at a rate of $90.98 per pickup.
(B) 
4 cubic yard dumpsters.
Number of Pickups per Week
Inside City Limits
Outside City Limits
1
$217.30
$289.52
2
$397.49
$476.03
3
$575.83
$689.99
* Extra pickups will be charged at a rate of $97.47 per pickup.
(C) 
6 cubic yard dumpsters.
Number of Pickups per Week
Inside City Limits
Outside City Limits
1
$242.17
$322.94
2
$449.88
$539.14
3
$656.98
$786.95
* Extra pickups will be charged at a rate of $103.96 per pickup.
(D) 
8 cubic yard dumpsters.
Number of Pickups per Week
Inside City Limits
Outside City Limits
1
$288.32
$384.04
2
$532.59
$637.99
3
$762.65
$929.17
* Extra pickups will be charged at a rate of $134.08 per pickup.
(3) 
Other services.
(A) 
Casters and/or lockbar: $35.71 per dumpster.
(B) 
Recycling (pickup every other week):
Type of Container
Inside City Limits
Outside City Limits
96-gallon cart
$30.68
$39.76
4 cu. yd.
$114.00
$151.63
6 cu. yd.
$128.03
$170.21
(Ordinance 2019.9.3 adopted 9/10/19; Ordinance 2023.6.21.2 adopted 6/21/2023; Ordinance 2025.12.1 adopted 12/16/2025)
There will be a fee charged to the owner or occupier of property on the utility bill of the owner or occupier for chipping of tree limbs or rubbish. The fee shall be $25.00 for up to 20 minutes worth of chipping, and $25.00 for each additional 15 minutes, or portion of 15 minutes, that the city's crew spends in chipping the tree limbs and/or rubbish.
(2001 Code, app. A, sec. 7.1400; Ordinance 2023.6.5 adopted 6/21/2023)