[Adopted 7-24-1931 by Ord. No. 193]
A.Â
The following rates are hereby fixed and determined
to be charged as water rates and service charges for the Township
of Saddle Brook, Bergen County, New Jersey:
[Amended 4-8-1949 by Ord. No. 317; 10-9-1962 by Ord. No. 532; 9-10-1970 by Ord. No. 637; 6-22-1978 by Ord. No. 770; 10-22-1981 by Ord. No.
840; 9-22-1983 by Ord. No. 880; 6-28-1984 by Ord. No. 890; 10-23-1986 by Ord. No. 935; 3-12-1987 by Ord. No. 942; 5-15-1995 by Ord. No. 1097; 2-12-2004 by Ord. No. 1312; 7-9-2009 by Ord. No. 1469; 2-28-2011 by Ord. No. 1504; 4-6-2017 by Ord. No. 1619-17; 3-14-2019 by Ord. No. 1653-19]
(1)Â
All charges pursuant to the terms and conditions of
this article shall be based upon actual usage, rather than the minimum
billing fee stipulation previously provided.
(2)Â
The following water rates shall be enacted retroactively
to March 1, 2019:
(3)Â
Water connections shall be charged by time and material,
but in no event less than $250.
(4)Â
Water turnoff and turn-on charge for nonpayment of
water bill or violation of Township ordinance: $10.
(5)Â
Water disconnect charge: $100.
(6)Â
Meter test service charge at request of consumer:
$35.
(9)Â
Hydrant water charge: flat rate of $8 plus a per-day
charge for use of water at $6.
(10)Â
Repair and replacement of existing meters shall be
charged at actual current costs for time and materials.
(11)Â
Fire protection service rates:
(a)Â
Sprinkler connection with hose or hydrant connections:
|
Size
(inches)
|
Quarterly
Charge
|
|---|---|
|
3
|
$153.00
|
|
4
|
$228.00
|
|
6
|
$430.00
|
|
8
|
$722.00
|
|
10
|
$1,098.00
|
|
12
|
$1,565.00
|
(b)Â
Sprinkler connection without hose or hydrant
connections:
|
Size
(inches)
|
Quarterly
Charge
|
|---|---|
|
3
|
$113.00
|
|
4
|
$175.00
|
|
6
|
$351.00
|
|
8
|
$583.00
|
|
10
|
$879.00
|
|
12
|
$1,257.00
|
B.Â
County road connections: county charge to municipality
plus $5.
C.Â
Installations by developers.
[Amended 9-26-1952 by Ord. No. 364]
(1)Â
When water main extensions are installed by developers
or by private contractors, with the permission of the Township Council,
all curb connections and house service connections shall be installed
by the contractor or developer at his own cost and expense, under
the supervision and direction of the Township Engineer.
(2)Â
No curb connections or house service connections may
be installed without the contractor's or developer's first having
obtained a permit to do so from the Township Council, signed by the
Mayor and Township Clerk. A fee of $5 shall be due and payable for
each separate curb connection or house service connection at the time
of the filing of the application by the contractor or developer.
D.Â
All temporary water charges without meter service
must first be approved by the Superintendent of Public Works and shall
cost $5 but shall be limited to a period of 30 consecutive days from
turning on water. Renewals shall be at the same rate and upon the
same conditions but subject to revision at the option of the Township
Council.
E.Â
Fees for water meters.
[Added 12-30-2014 by Ord. No. 1586-14; amended 11-4-2021 by Ord. No. 1710-21]
|
Meter Size
(inches)
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
5/8
|
$400
|
|
3/4
|
$500
|
|
1
|
$600
|
|
1Â 1/2
|
$1,200
|
|
2
|
$1,400
|
|
3
|
$5,600
|
[Amended 10-9-1962 by Ord. No. 532; 6-22-1978 by Ord. No. 770; 10-22-1981 by Ord. No.
840; 10-23-1986 by Ord. No. 935; 11-8-2001 by Ord. No. 1240]
All rates and charges herein set forth will
be due and payable quarterly on October 1, January 1, April 1 and
July 1. Effective October 30, 2001, invoices issued by the Township
of Saddle Brook for use of its municipal water system shall be due
and payable within 15 days of the date of issuance of the subject
invoice, failing which, penalties and late fees, as prescribed by
the applicable ordinance, shall immediately commence accrual.
All applications for water service must be made
in writing on blanks furnished, giving the required information and
signed by the legal owner or owners of the premises or agent authorized
in writing, accompanied by the required charge or charges.
All service connections from the curb to the
service side of the meter shall be laid at the expense of the owner
of the property connecting, by a licensed plumber under the supervision
of the Water Department of the Township of Saddle Brook and in accordance
with all ordinances, rules or regulations now or hereafter enacted
and in force in the Township of Saddle Brook relating thereto.
The rates, charges and penalties prescribed
shall be subject to alteration and recision at any time that the Township
Council may see fit.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 203-6, Interest
on unpaid bills, liens, as amended, was repealed 3-12-1987 by Ord.
No. 942.
[Added 7-10-1936 by Ord. No. 218]
No person or persons shall, without permission
of the Water Superintendent of the Township of Saddle Brook, connect
or disconnect the meters, pipes or conduits, or in any other manner,
without such permission, tamper or interfere with such meters, pipes
or conduits, or shall, without such permission, connect with the meter,
pipes or conduits of the water system for the purpose of obtaining
water.
[Added 10-23-1986 by Ord. No. 935]
The Township Treasurer, upon notice of any rate
increase by the Hackensack Water Company, will formally notify the
Mayor and Township Council immediately after receipt of such rate
increase.
[Added 7-10-1936 by Ord. No. 218]
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of § 203-7 shall be subject to a fine of not more than $200 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both, in the discretion of the Judge.
