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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING AUBURN CITY CODE
SECTION 13.06.360 PERTAINING TO AUBURN WATER RATES.
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn City Council Adopted Ordinance No.
5664 on May 20, 2002, providing for amendment to Water Rates including
changes to be effective on June 1, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the changes in said Ordinance No. 5664 were to eliminate
rates for "take or pay" since an agreement between the City and Water District
No. 111 and Covington Water District had not been reached; and
WHEREAS, an agreement for "take or pay" has been signed by Water
District No. 111 and Covington Water District and authorized for signature by
Auburn under Resolution No. 3482; and
WHEREAS, the "take or pay" rates for wholesale water to be sold to
Water District No. 111 and Covington Water District may now be implemented.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, IN A REGULAR MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate
changes in the water rates for Water District No. 111 and Covington Water
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District wholesale customer class. The wholesale quantity charge for Water
District No. 111 and Covington Water District becoming effective July 1, 2002,
is being amended to more closely conform with the Cost of Service for historical
usage patterns.
Section 2. Auburn City Code Chapter 13.06, entitled "WATER UTILITY
- GENERAL REGULATIONS," specifically Section 13.06.360 entitled "Rates -
Generally" is hereby amended to adopt rate changes effective July 1, 2002, as
follows:
13.06.360 Rates - Generally
Effective January 1, 2000, the monthly rates for water supplied by meter shall
be as follows:
Customer Class Base Charge Quantity Charge per
100 cubic feet
Single-family residential$ 6.82 $ .87
Multifamily residential $14.92 $ .92
Commercial $15.05 $1.04
Manufacturing/industrial $15.03 $ .94
Schools $14.96 $ .99
City accounts $15.05 $1.35
Irrigation only $ 6.25 $1.30
Wholesale $ .76
Algona, Pacific, and Kent $31.72
WD #111 (and Covington) $340.33
Provided, however, that 37 percent shall be added to all rates for water service
outside the city limits. City of Auburn utility taxes are included in the monthly
rate for all customers except wholesale accounts. Wholesale rates exclude the
37 percent out of city service charge and state excise taxes.
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Effective January 1, 2001, the monthly rates for water supplied by meter shall
be as follows:
Customer Class Base Charge Quantity Charge per
100 cubic feet
Single-family residential$ 6.69 $1.10
Multifamily residential $17.46 $1.15
Commercial $17.76 $1.31
Manufacturing/industrial $17.72 $1.12
Schools $17.54 $1.24
City accounts $17.75 $1.70
Irrigation only $ 6.25 $1.47
Wholesale $ .90
Algona, Pacific, and Kent $32.04
WD #111 (and Covington) $343.73
Provided, however, that 37 percent shall be added to all rates for water service
outside the city limits. City of Auburn utility taxes are included in the monthly
rate for all customers except wholesale accounts. Wholesale rates exclude the
37 percent out of city service charge and state excise taxes.
Effective January 1, 2002, the monthly rates for water supplied by meter shall
be as follows:
Customer Class Base Charge Quantity Charge per
100 cubic feet (ccf)
Single Family residential $ 6.95 $1.40
Multi-Family residential$20.44 $1.44
Commercial $20.95 $1.65
Manufacturing/Industrial$20.90 $1.35
Schools $20.58 $1.55
City Accounts $20.95 $2.15
Irrigation Only $ 6.25 $1.67
Wholesale
Algona, Pacific, and Kent $32.36 $1.06
WD #111 and Covington $347,17 $1.10
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Provided, however, that 37 percent shall be added to all rates for water service
outside the city limits. City of Auburn utility taxes are included in the monthly
rate for all customers except wholesale accounts. Wholesale rates exclude the
37 percent out of city service charge and state excise taxes.
Effective Ju,",c July 1, 2002, the monthly rates for water supplied by meter shall
be as follows:
Customer Class Base Charge Quantity Charge per
100 cubic feet (ccf)
Single Family residential $ 6.95 $1.40 0 - 7 ccf
$1.60 7.01-15 ccf
$1.85 >15 ccf
Multi-Family residential $20.44 $1.44
Commercial $20.95 $1.65
Manufacturing/Industrial $20.90 $1.35
Schools . $20.58 $1.55
City Accounts $20.95 $2.15
Irrigation Only $ 6.25 $1.85
Wholesale
Algona $32.36 $1.06
WD #111 and Covington $175,00 $!.!0
$0.70 1.5 m.qd "take or pay"
$1.85 summer over 1.5 m,qd
$0.80 winter over 1.5 m,qd
Provided, however, that 37 percent shall be added to all rates for water service
outside the city limits. City of Auburn utility taxes are included in the monthly
rate for all customers except wholesale accounts. Wholesale rates exclude the
37 percent out of city service charge and state excise taxes.
Section 3. Severability. 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
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of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other
persons or circumstances.
Section 4. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out
the directions of this legislation.
Section 5. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force five (5) days from and after its passage, approval and publication, as
provided by law, and on July 1,2002.
INTRODUCED: II1~ 1 '~ ~1111~
PASSED: JUN ! ? Z00Z
APPROVED: 'J[ll~l ~1 ? ~
PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
PUBLISHED: ,~-,¢,3- ~/-d 2_.
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