(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 or 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; Ordinance 1386 adopted 9/17/2024; Ordinance 1401 adopted 9/16/2025; Ordinance 1405 adopted 11/18/2025)
(a) 
Installation fees on existing city pole:
(1) 
70 watt: $50.00.
(2) 
LED: $15.00.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023; Ordinance 1386 adopted 9/17/2024; Ordinance 1401 adopted 9/16/2025; Ordinance 1405 adopted 11/18/2025)
(a) 
The Electric Division will neither start work nor will the Electric Division order materials until it receives payment in full.
(b) 
Transformer installation fee:
Transformers, kVA Size/$
CT Metering Set
Residential
 
15 kVA/$1,200.00
$0.00; charge applies to a single use customer
25 kVA/$1,400.00
$0.00; charge applies to a single use customer
Small commercial
 
50 kVA/$1,800.00
Actual cost
100 kVA/$2,000.00
Actual cost
Large commercial
 
50 kVA/actual cost
Actual cost
100 kVA/actual cost
Actual cost
Greater than 100 kVA/actual cost
Actual cost
Pad mounted/actual cost
Actual cost
(c) 
Advanced meter opt-out program fees:
(1) 
Exchange fee from advanced to digital meter: $50.00.
(2) 
Onsite monthly meter reading fee: $15.00.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023; Ordinance 1386 adopted 9/17/2024; Ordinance 1401 adopted 9/16/2025; Ordinance 1405 adopted 11/18/2025)
(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) 
Transmission fee:
$0.97 per mcf.
(d) 
Industrial rates:
(1) 
Monthly service charge: $150.00 per meter.
(e) 
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; Ordinance 1386 adopted 9/17/2024; Ordinance 1401 adopted 9/16/2025; Ordinance 1405 adopted 11/18/2025)
(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; Ordinance 1386 adopted 9/17/2024; Ordinance 1401 adopted 9/16/2025; Ordinance 1405 adopted 11/18/2025)
(a) 
New construction or remodel:
(1) 
The Gas Division will neither start work nor will the Gas Division order materials until it receives full payment.
(2) 
In the event a customer desires to increase the capacity of an existing service and it is agreeable with the city, the charge of such will be at the actual cost of installing a new regulator.
(b) 
Residents/nonresidents:
(1) 
Any utility division will not, under any circumstances, authorize or construct a utility extension in conflict with city ordinances.
(2) 
Utility divisions will neither start work nor will utility divisions order materials until they receive full payment.
(Ordinance 1386 adopted 9/17/2024; Ordinance 1401 adopted 9/16/2025; Ordinance 1405 adopted 11/18/2025)
(a) 
Inside city limits:
(1) 
Residential:
(A) 
Customer meter charge: $23.10.
(B) 
0 to 10,000 gallons: $6.30 per 1,000 gallons.
(C) 
10,001 to 50,000 gallons: $6.65 per 1,000 gallons.
(D) 
50,001 to 100,000 gallons: $7.60 per 1,000 gallons.
(E) 
Over 100,000 gallons: $8.00 per 1,000 gallons.
(2) 
Commercial:
(A) 
Customer meter charge: $24.40.
(B) 
0 to 10,000 gallons: $6.30 per 1,000 gallons.
(C) 
10,001 to 50,000 gallons: $6.65 per 1,000 gallons.
(D) 
50,001 to 100,000 gallons: $7.60 per 1,000 gallons.
(E) 
Over 100,000 gallons: $8.00 per 1,000 gallons.
(b) 
Outside city limits:
(1) 
Residential:
(A) 
Customer meter charge: $23.10.
(B) 
0 to 10,000 gallons: $8.25 per 1,000 gallons.
(C) 
10,001 to 50,000 gallons: $8.80 per 1,000 gallons.
(D) 
50,001 to 100,000 gallons: $9.80 per 1,000 gallons.
(E) 
Over 100,000 gallons: $10.20 per 1,000 gallons.
(2) 
Commercial:
(A) 
Customer meter charge: $24.40.
(B) 
0 to 10,000 gallons: $8.25 per 1,000 gallons.
(C) 
10,001 to 50,000 gallons: $8.80 per 1,000 gallons.
(D) 
50,001 to 100,000 gallons: $9.80 per 1,000 gallons.
(E) 
Over 100,000 gallons: $10.20 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; Ordinance 1386 adopted 9/17/2024; Ordinance 1401 adopted 9/16/2025; Ordinance 1405 adopted 11/18/2025)
(a) 
Monthly rates - Class A, residential users:
(1) 
Customer base rate charge: $25.10.
(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: $25.80.
(2) 
$5.05 per thousand gallons for the average monthly consumption metered to the customer during December, January, and February, adjusted annually every October 1st.
(c) 
New customer rate:
$45.50. Assessed for a residential account that does not have consumption history for December, January, and February until an average can be established.
(d) 
Septic tank disposal.
(1) 
Inside and outside city limits per gallon: $0.25.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023; Ordinance 1386 adopted 9/17/2024; Ordinance 1401 adopted 9/16/2025; Ordinance 1405 adopted 11/18/2025)
(a) 
Monthly rates:
 
Inside City Limits
Outside City Limits
Commercial dumpster single container
 
 
Two pick ups per week
$123.00
$133.50
Three pick ups per week
$184.50
$200.25
Four pick ups per week
$246.00
$267.00
Five pick ups per week
$307.50
$333.75
Six pick ups per week
$369.00
$400.50
Commercial dumpster shared container
 
 
Two customers per container
 
 
Two pick ups per week
$61.50
$66.75
Three pick ups per week
$92.25
$100.13
Four pick ups per week
$123.00
$133.50
Five pick ups per week
$153.75
$166.88
Six pick ups per week
$184.50
$200.25
Three customers per container
 
 
Two pick ups per week
$41.00
$44.50
Three pick ups per week
$61.50
$66.75
Four pick ups per week
$82.00
$89.00
Five pick ups per week
$102.50
$111.25
Six pick ups per week
$123.00
$133.50
Four customers per container
 
 
Two pick ups per week
$30.75
$33.38
Three pick ups per week
$46.13
$50.00
Four pick ups per week
$61.50
$66.75
Five pick ups per week
$76.88
$83.44
Six pick ups per week
$92.25
$100.13
Residential - one pick up per week
$23.00
$27.00
Commercial mechanically flipped carts
$31.00
$35.00
Churches - dumpster collection
$61.50
Churches - mechanically flipped carts
$16.00
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: $33.00 per load up to one ton (1T).
(2) 
Outside city: $42.00 per load up to one ton (1T).
(3) 
Any load less than 800 lbs (0.040 ton): $15.00 per load up to 1/2 ton; rate applies to both inside and outside city; no leaves, yard clippings or bagged waste.
(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; Ordinance 1386 adopted 9/17/2024; Ordinance 1401 adopted 9/16/2025; Ordinance 1405 adopted 11/18/2025)
The city will accept no more than $2.00 in unrolled coins as a form of payment.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023; Ordinance 1386 adopted 9/17/2024; Ordinance 1401 adopted 9/16/2025; Ordinance 1405 adopted 11/18/2025)
(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.
(1) 
Two utilities: $30.00.
(2) 
Three utilities: $40.00
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1386 adopted 9/17/2024; Ordinance 1401 adopted 9/16/2025; Ordinance 1405 adopted 11/18/2025)
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; Ordinance 1386 adopted 9/17/2024; Ordinance 1401 adopted 9/16/2025; Ordinance 1405 adopted 11/18/2025)
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; Ordinance 1386 adopted 9/17/2024; Ordinance 1401 adopted 9/16/2025; Ordinance 1405 adopted 11/18/2025)
(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; Ordinance 1386 adopted 9/17/2024; Ordinance 1401 adopted 9/16/2025; Ordinance 1405 adopted 11/18/2025)
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; Ordinance 1386 adopted 9/17/2024; Ordinance 1401 adopted 9/16/2025; Ordinance 1405 adopted 11/18/2025)
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; Ordinance 1386 adopted 9/17/2024; Ordinance 1401 adopted 9/16/2025; Ordinance 1405 adopted 11/18/2025)
Charges will include cost of parts and equipment including service rate of $50.00 per hour.
(1) 
Water:
(A) 
MXU (radio transceiver):
(i) 
Single: Actual cost.
(ii) 
Dual: Actual cost.
(B) 
Water meter (**rates subject to vary based on third-party charge):
(i) 
3/4": Actual cost**
(ii) 
1": Actual cost.**
(iii) 
1 1/2" R2: Actual cost.**
(iv) 
2" R2: Actual cost.**
(C) 
Meter cables: $23.39.
(D) 
Housing unit: $45.74.
(E) 
Meter box:
(i) 
3/4" to 1 1/2": Actual cost.
(ii) 
2" and up: Actual cost.
(F) 
Lid:
(i) 
3/4" to 1 1/2": Actual cost.
(ii) 
2" and up: Actual cost.
(2) 
Gas meter
(**rates subject to vary based on third-party charge):
(A) 
Sensus R275: Actual cost.**
(B) 
Sonix 600: Actual cost.**
(C) 
Sonix 880: Actual cost.**
(D) 
2" Romet 3000: Actual cost.**
(E) 
3" Romet 7000: Actual cost.**
(3) 
Electric meter
(**rates subject to vary based on third-party charge):
(A) 
2s single phase: Actual cost.**
(B) 
APX 3 phase:**
(i) 
9S: Actual cost.
(ii) 
16S: Actual cost.
(iii) 
45S: Actual cost.
(C) 
2SE 320A single phase: Actual cost.**
(D) 
2s single phase with remote disconnect: Actual cost.**
(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; Ordinance 1386 adopted 9/17/2024; Ordinance 1401 adopted 9/16/2025; Ordinance 1405 adopted 11/18/2025)
(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.
(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) 
Small asphalt cut and repair:
$300.00.***
(c) 
Large asphalt cut and repair:
$500.00.***
(d) 
Concrete cut and repair:
$900.00.
(e) 
Outside city limits:
Same as above plus 50% surcharge.
*** To be determined by superintendent.
Fees for services not specifically addressed in this section will be charged in the amount of the actual cost of performing the service.
Note: Installation of standard utility main extension is at actual cost for gas, sewer and water.
(Ordinance 1314 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 1328 adopted 9/21/2021; Ordinance 1349 adopted 10/18/2022; Ordinance 1366 adopted 9/19/2023; Ordinance 1386 adopted 9/17/2024; Ordinance 1401 adopted 9/16/2025; Ordinance 1405 adopted 11/18/2025)
(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)