[Last amended 10-16-2017 by Ord. No. 17-817[1]]
The rents, rates and charges for water supplied
by the Township to any premises is hereby fixed in accordance with
the following schedule; provided, however, that the same may be changed
or altered by ordinance:
A.
Schedule. Rate per 1,000 gallons: $5.
B.
Minimum charges per quarter year when consumption
charges at the foregoing rates are less than $25 shall be $25.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also stated that its provisions
would be reflected in the water billing date of 11-1-2017.
[Amended 8-9-1963; 3-21-1966 by Ord. No. 66-3; 3-18-1974 by Ord. No. 74-5; 2-2-1976 by Ord. No. 76-1; 10-6-1980 by Ord. No. 80-135; 11-7-1988 by Ord. No. 88-326; 11-7-1994 by Ord. No. 94-452; 10-20-2003 by Ord. No. 03-601; 3-4-2019 by Ord. No. 19-838]
A.
For installation of supply pipes. The fees listed
in the schedule below shall be charged to cover the granting of permits
for the installation of supply pipes, including accessories from water
main to and including curb stops, for the various sized taps on all
streets of the Township, except those under the control of the county
or state.
(1)
Schedule.
|
Size of Tap
(inches)
|
Charge
| |
|---|---|---|
|
3/4
|
$900
| |
|
1
|
$975
| |
|
1 1/2
|
$1,085
| |
|
2
|
$1,200
|
(2)
For taps larger than two inches, charges will be quoted
by the Water Department, after application to the Construction Department.
(3)
Deductions from or additions to the foregoing charges
shall be made, where applicable, as follows:
(a)
$50 shall be deducted whenever a trench is open.
(b)
On state highways there shall be added an extra
charge for any fees that may be charged by the New Jersey State Highway
Department. In addition, where it is necessary for the Township to
tunnel under or dig across Pompton Avenue for the purpose of installing
a water tap, a record of the costs on the basis of cost of time and
material, plus 20%, shall be maintained for the job. The customer
will be responsible for paying any charges based on the above formula
that may exceed the normal charge for the tap listed above.
(c)
On county-controlled highways, there shall be
added an extra charge to be paid in advance for inspection and repair
of pavement, as determined by the Essex County Highway Department.
(d)
Should the applicant choose to install the supply
line as mentioned above and only require the physical tap to the water
main, the charge will be as follows:
|
Size of Tap
(inches)
|
Charge
| |
|---|---|---|
|
3/4
|
$100.00
| |
|
1
|
$125.00
| |
|
1 1/2
|
$150.00
| |
|
2
|
$175.00
| |
|
Over 2
|
The charge will be quoted on the application
to the Water Department
|
C.
For permit for temporary water service during construction.
(1)
The fee for a permit for temporary water service during
construction of a single-family residential property shall be $1,200
for a period of six months; and $600 for each three-month period thereafter.
(2)
The fee for temporary water service during construction
of all other properties shall be such amount as the Township Engineer
estimates will be the cost of water to be used or consumed, based
upon the established rates; provided, however, that in no case shall
such charge be less than $1,200 for a period of six months.
D.
For meter tests. The fee for the test of the accuracy
or condition of any water meter made on the request of the owner shall
be $150 payable in advance.
E.
For thawing frozen pipes. The fee for the thawing
of frozen pipes on residential property shall be the actual cost to
the Township to provide such service, but not less than $375.
F.
For use of sprinkler system. A rental fee of $150
per quarter shall be charged for the use of a fire sprinkler system.
G.
For inspection of installation or repairs of service
pipes. A fee of $150 shall be charged for the inspection of, installation
of or repairs to service pipes.
H.
For turn-on charge. A fee of $150 shall be charged
for turning on the curb stop.
I.
For well permits. The fee for a permit to construct
a well shall be $450. The application for such permit, in the case
of a well to be used for sanitary purposes in areas of the Township
where the public water system is not available, shall be accompanied
by a certificate stating that the water is safe and that the quantity
of water is sufficient to meet the needs of the premises, before the
well is put into operation.
J.
For lawn irrigation systems. The fee for a permit
for a lawn irrigation system is $300.
K.
Final water meter reading. The fee for final water
meter reading shall be $150.
L.
For water service connection. The fee for a permit
and inspection of a water service connection shall be $4,000.
A.
Bills for water consumed for any quarterly period
or fraction thereof shall be due and payable on the date thereof.
The nonreceipt of a bill will not constitute excuse for failure to
pay.
B.
In the event that such bills are not paid within 45
days after becoming due and payable, a penalty of 10% will be added
to and collected with such charges; and water may be turned off from
the consumer and not again supplied until such arrears, with penalty
and other charges, are fully paid and satisfied.
Pursuant to the laws of the State of New Jersey,
all charges for water, including penalties, are liens upon the premises
or property on account of which such charge is incurred until paid
and satisfied.
