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Home My WebLink About6236 ORDINANCE NO. 6236 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 13.06.511 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO WATER UTILITY SERVICE FEES WHEREAS, the City of Auburn endeavors to set. its fees at appropriate amounts reflective of the costs involved; and WHEREAS, particularly in the current economic climate, it is appropriate that the fees be evaluated in terms of ensuring that the proper amount of fees are included in the City's fee schedules; and . WHEREAS, upon evaluation of the fee amounts for delinquent shut off of water utilities, it was determined that a$25.00 charge would be sufficient rather than the current charge which escalates up to $95.00 for consecutive shut offs; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the City Code be amended to reflect a single shut off charge of $25.00. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. Amendment to Citv Code. That section 13.06.511 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: 13.06.511 Fees, service charges, fines, penalties and damage. A. Service Charge. Hydrant meter assembly deposits and fees for fire protection service line permits, hydrant permits, purity tests, and meter tests shall be as shown in the city of Auburn fee schedule. Service Charge Convenience shut off $25.00 I Delinquent shut off 25.00 Gir~t r~ffonoo $.~tinn ~-~.7~' L"II~ Ordinance No. 6236 April 7, 2009 Page 1 of 5 I ConnnrJ nffonco iR 17_ $9&:40 Late charge 1% per month of outstanding bill or $15.00 minimum, whichever is greater Unauthorized turn on/off $60.00 Delinquent meter pull $65.00 Unauthorized fire line or water hook up $100.00 a day fine from date of discovery Returned checks each $20.00 Refusal of access per day $30.00 Closing final read $30.00 New account setup $25.00 Bill tenant $25.00 After-hours water turn on/off $30.00 Escrow estimates $25.00 B. Service Installation Fees. Water service installation fees shall be as shown in the city of Auburn fee schedule as adopted by Ordinance 5707, and any amendments thereto. C. Damage to City Appurtenances. Damage to city appurtenances will be billed to the account at actual cost to repair or replace, including labor, material, administrative, overhead and other associated costs. The finance director is authorized to waive enforcement of the above fees, fines, charges and penalties in extenuating circumstances. D. Hydrant Meter Assessments. Use of water from a city hydrant requires a city permit. Type A permits allow withdrawal of water from dedicated hydrants. Type B permits allow withdrawal of water from nondedicated hydrants by customers using a city supplied hydrant meter with RPBA assembly. In addition to any other penalties, fees or costs enforceable for any of the below-listed violations, the following assessments shall be imposed. Permit Type Violation Penalty A Hydrant meter wrench loss or damage $30.00 B Hydrant meter with RPBA assembly loss or damage $1,385.00 maximum penalty A Failure to record "Start" read properly $250.00 maximum penalty, per day, location, violator and incident A Failure to record "Finish" read properly $250.00 maximum penalty, per day, location, violator and incidenf A Failure to submit monthly water Ordinance No. 6236 April 7, 2009 Page 2 of 5 consumption report to the city $10.00 per calendar day A and B Nonpayment of bill within 10 calendar days of reminder notice $10.00 per calendar day B Nonreturn of hydrant meter with RPBA assembly after request for return $10.00 per calendar day A and B Using a hydrant without hydrant operator training documentation on hand „ $50.00 per day, location, violator and incident A and B Using a hydrant without operator training documentation $250.00 maximum penalty, per day, location, violator and incident A and B Using a hydrant without permit documentation on hand $50.00 per day, location, violator and incident A and B Using a hydrant without permit documentation $250.00 maximum penalty, per day, location, violator . and incident 6 Loaning out a hydrant meter with RPBA assembly to an unauthorized party $250.00 maximum penalty, per day, location, violator and incident A and B Using a tool other than the city supplied hydrant wrench to operate. a hydrant $50.00 per day, location, violator and incident A and 6 Damage to hydrant or infrastructure Complete reimbursement to the city for repair or replacement A and B Nonresponse to revocation of permEt or trained hydrant operator certificate $10.00 per calendar day Ordinance No. 6236 April 7, 2009 Page 3 of 5 A and B Disassembly or tampering of hydrant, hydrant meter assembly or hydrant meter with RPBA assembly $250.00 maximum penalty, per day, ` location, violator and incident (Ord. 6098 § 3, 2007; Ord. 5889 § 2, 2005; Ord. 5849 § 1, 2004; Ord. 5819 § 1, 2004; Ord. 5216 § 1, 1999.) Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation. Section 3. Severabilitv. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 4. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. The effective date of the rate change in Section 1 is April 20, 2009. INTRODUCED: MAY - 4 2009 PASSED: MAY - 4 2009 APPROVED: MAY - 4 2009 Ordinance No. 6236 April 7, 2009 Page 4 of 5 C N~ ~ ~ PET R B. LEWIS MAYOR ATTEST: Dani 11e E. Daskam, City Clerk APP VED O FORM: Daniel B. Hei , ity A orney Published: ~ Ordinance No. 6236 April 7, 2009 Page 5 of 5