[Adopted 2-7-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-02[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Art.
IV, Water and Sewer Rates, adopted 3-1-2004 by Res. No. 2004-05.
A.
A water and sewer district is hereby established to include all of
the property located within the corporate limits of the Town of Federalsburg.
B.
A water and sewer district is hereby established to include all of
the property that is now or in the future becomes served by water
and/or sewer service of the Town of Federalsburg and is not within
the corporate limits of the Town of Federalsburg.
The Mayor and Council of Federalsburg shall be empowered by
resolution to adopt rates for water service, said resolution to be
adopted by majority vote under the normal powers of the municipal
corporation subject only to the requirement that said resolution must
be adopted after a public hearing of the Mayor and Council. The Mayor
and Council may set such rates as part of their normal budgetary process
and the resolution or ordinance adopting the budget shall be sufficient
to meet the requirements of this section.
A.
There shall be a meter rate established for all residential usage
of water as measured by the water meter. "Residential use" shall be
defined as any occupancy and use which is primarily for purposes of
residence and the establishment of a domicile.
B.
There shall be separate rates established for the water and sewer
district containing properties within the corporate boundaries and
for the water and sewer district containing properties without the
corporate boundaries for meter billing.
C.
There shall be separate rates established for commercial and industrial
users.
D.
Unoccupied or vacant properties shall be assessed the flat fee.
E.
The water rates shall be as set forth in § 235-28.1.
[Amended 6-1-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-08; 10-3-2011 by Ord. No.
2011-10; 10-1-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-13]
F.
These rates shall continue in effect until changed by the Mayor and
Council.
The Mayor and Council shall be empowered by resolution to adopt
rates for sewer service, said resolution to be adopted by majority
vote under the normal powers of the municipal corporation subject
only to the requirement that said resolution must be adopted after
a public hearing of the Mayor and Council. The Mayor and Council may
set such rates as part of their normal budgetary process and the resolution
or ordinance adopting the budget shall be sufficient to meet the requirements
of this section.
A.
There shall be separate rates established for the water and sewer
district containing properties within the corporate boundaries and
for the water and sewer district containing properties without the
corporate boundaries.
B.
There shall be separate rates established for commercial and industrial
users.
C.
Unoccupied or vacant properties shall be assessed the debt service
portion of the fee.
D.
The sewerage rates shall be as set forth in § 235-28.1.
[Amended 10-3-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-10; 10-1-2012 by Ord. No.
2012-13]
E.
These rates shall continue in effect until changed by the Mayor and
Council.
[Added 10-1-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-13; amended 1-7-2013 by Ord. No.
2012-17; 10-7-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-9; 11-13-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-8; 6-5-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10[1]]
The following water and sewer rates are hereby established for
properties that receive Town water and/or sewer services. Water and
sewer billing will be based on water usage as measured by the water
meter. For all vacant lots that currently do not have water and sewer
connections, the property owners shall pay the water and sewer debt
fees per lot based upon the zoning for such lot.
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Quarterly Water and Sewer Billing Rates Fiscal Year 2017-2018
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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In-Town Rates
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Water Usage
(per thousand gallons)
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Sewer Usage
(per thousand gallons)
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Water Debt
|
Sewer Debt
|
|
Residential rate
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$3.15
|
$5.27
|
$21.20
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$109.89
|
|
Commercial rate
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$3.15
|
$5.27
|
$21.20
|
$109.89
|
|
Industrial rate
|
$3.47
|
$6.59
|
$23.32
|
$137.36
|
|
Vacant lots
|
-
|
-
|
$5.29
|
$27.47
|
|
Out-of-Town Rates
|
Water Usage
(per thousand gallons)
|
Sewer Usage
(per thousand gallons)
|
Water Debt
|
Sewer Debt
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Residential rate
|
$4.73
|
$7.90
|
$31.80
|
$164.90
|
|
Commercial rate
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$4.73
|
$7.90
|
$31.80
|
$164.90
|
|
Industrial rate
|
$4.73
|
$7.90
|
$31.80
|
$164.90
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[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided that the
charges would become effective 7-1-2017 for commercial and residential
users and 10-1-2017 for industrial users.
The water and sewer capital connection charges shall be $2,500
for each water connection and $2,500 for each sewer connection whether
within or without the Town limits. This fee is in addition to any
labor and material that is physically done by the municipality in
connection with the installation.
A.
The water supply may be shut off from any premises for which the
water bill remains unpaid for a period of 45 days after the bill is
rendered and mailed. When water is shut off, water shall be turned
on upon the payment of any outstanding fees or charges.
B.
If a unit owner desires to terminate service for any reason during
a quarter, then there will be a termination fee of $50. If the unit
has used less than the minimum charge at a meter reading at the time
of termination, then there will be no additional charge for water
or sewer. If the reading at the time of termination is for the minimum
or more, then the unit owner will be obligated to pay for the water
and sewer service plus the termination fee of $50.
The rates and charges provided in this article are hereby declared
to be liens upon the property used or serviced by said water supply
system or sewer system until paid, and said water rent and sewer charges
shall be collectible as other municipal taxes are now collectible
in the Town of Federalsburg as prescribed by law.
All premises using the water supply of the Mayor and Council
must be equipped with an adequate water meter. The only exemptions
to this article are churches, Town properties, nonmetered or metered
unimproved property, firehouses, ballfields, and the carnival grounds.
All other accounts will be metered and required to pay the portion
of the fees attributed to debt service even if service is terminated.
If a leak is detected in a water line, and the leak is repaired
in a timely manner, the property owner affected by the leak may request
an adjustment to his or her bill. Such request must be in writing
and directed to the Mayor and Council. The Mayor and Council will
decide whether or not to make sure adjustment on an individual basis
after considering the circumstances of the request.
The Mayor and Council of Federalsburg may formulate rules and
regulations to implement the policies contained herein by resolution.
