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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 8046-1980 - Revising Water Rates Section 31-10 And Minimum Water Rates In Section 34-11. - 05/22/1980·~ro~" . > AN ORDINANCE REVISING WATER RATES AS CONTAINED IN SECTION 34-10 OF THE LUBBOCK CITY CODE; REVISING THE MINIMUM WATER RATES AS CONTAINED IN SECTION 34-11 OF THE LUBBOCK CITY CODE; REVISING WATER RATES AS APPLICABLE TO TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY AS CONTAINED IN SECTION 34-12 OF THE LUBBOCK CITY CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock finds that water rates should be revised as hereinafter set forth to keep pace with the rising costs incurred by said City in the exploration for, and the production and distri- bution of water necessary to the health and welfare of the citizens of said City; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: SECTION 1. Section 34-10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock is hereby amended to read as follows: "Sec. 34-10. Rates--Amount. The city, through its water department, shall charge and collect, and every consumer shall pay, for water furnished by the city to the consumer, the amount calculated by application of the following rates to meter readings for all billing cycles beginning on and after June 4, 1980. First 1,000 gallons (minimum) Next 49,000 gallons (per thousand) Next 200,000 gallons (per thousand) All over 250,000 gallons (per thousand) $3.15 .17 .66 .62 For townhouse or condominium complex served by a single connection and meter, the total charges shall be calculated on the basis of deter- mining the average water usage for each unit served and applying the minimums and rates herein provided for single consumers and multi- plying such average per unit cost by the number of units served. The rates applicable and .'chargeable to each customer shall be calculated by an additional amount of 10% added to each.category of the above rate schedule as originally provided by Ordinance #7488 after October 1, 1980. Provided, however, that the rates presently in effect shall remain until the first date heretofore specified to wit: First 1,000 gallons (minimum) Next 24,000 gallons (per thousand) Next 225,000 gallons (per thousand) All over 250,000 gallons (per thousand) $3.12 • 7018 .5445 .4840 For townhouse or condominium complex served by a single connection and meter, the total charges shall be calculated on the basis of determining the average water usage for each unit served and applying the minimums and ra.tes herein provided for single consumers and multiplying such average per unit cost by the number of units served. Shall remain in effect until June 3, 1980." .-.-.,, . . . SECTION 2. Section.34-ll of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock is hereby amended to read hereafter as follows: "Sec. 34-11. Same--Minimum rate. (a) The minimum rate for water, which shall be charged all consumers, except as otherwise provided, shall be three dollars and seventy-five cents ($3.75) per month. (b) In calculating the minimum rate to be charged townhouses or condominiums, the minimum rate of three dollars and seventy-five cents ($3.75) shall be·multiplied by the total number in such building or complex subject to single billing." SECTION 3. That Section 34-12 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock is hereby amended to read as follows: "Sec. 34-12. Rate in application to Texas Tech University. The rate for water supplied by the City of Lubbock to Texas Tech University shall be sixty-two cents ($0.62) per one thousand (1,000) gallons. The rates presently in effect shall remain for any billing cycle before June 4, 1980, to-wit: $0.4840 per one thousand (liC>OO) gallons." SECTION 4. The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to publish the caption of this Ordinance as an alternative means of publication as provided by law. Passed by the City Council on first reading this :, · Jay of .--""7:"'.;.;' 'c..r ___ , 1980. P;assed by the City Council on second reading thia22nd day of May , 1980. ATTEST: -;tJ:: ~-'JWF:bs ORDINANCE NO. 8046 >} ·---~-::~~ •'# AN ORDINANCE REVISING WATER RATES AS CONTAINED IN SECTION 34-10 OF THE LUBBOCK CITY CODE; REVISING THE MINIMUM WATER RATES AS CONTAINED IN SECTION 34-11 OF THE LUBBOCK CITY CODE; REVISING WATER RATES AS APPLICABLE TO TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY AS CONTAINED IN SECTION 34-12 OF THE LUBBOCK CITY CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock finds that water rates should be revised as hereinafter set forth to keep pace with the rising costs incurred by said City in the exploration for, and the production and distri- bution of water necessary to the health and welfare of the citizens of said City; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: SECTION 1. Section 34-10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock is hereby amended to read as follows: "Sec. 34-10. Rates--Amount. The city, through its water department, shall charge and cQ:llect, and every consumer shall pay, for water furnished by the city to the consumer, the amount calculated by application of the following rates to meter readings for all billing cycles beginning on and after June 4, 1980. First 1,000 gallons (minimum) Next 49,000 gallons (per thousand) Next 200,000 gallons (per thousand) All over 250,000 gallons (per thousand) $3.75 .77 .66 .62 For townhouse or condominium complex served by a single connection and meter, the total charges shall be calculated on the basis of deter- mining the average water usage for each unit served and applying the minimums and rates herein provided for single consumers and multi- plying such average per unit cost by the number of units served. Provided, however, that the rates presently in effect shall remain until the first date heretofore specified to wit: First 1,000 gallons (minimum) Next 24,000 gallons (per thousand) Next 225,000 gallons (per thousand) All over 250,000 gallons (per thousand) $3.12 .7018 .5445 .4840 For townhouse or condominium complex served by a single connection and meter, the total charges shall be calculated on the basis of determining the average water usage for each unit served and applying the minimums and rates herein provided for single consumers and multiplying such average per unit cost by the number of units served. Shall remain in effect until June 3, 1980." Clarified by City Attorney between 1st and 2nd reading. -~1 l -: ~ .. : ,l• SECTION 2. Section 34-11 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock is hereby amended to read hereafter as follows: "Sec. 34-11. Same--Minimum rate. (a) The minimum rate for water, which shall be charged all consumers, except as otherwise provided, shall be three dollars and seventy-five cents ($3.75) per month. (b) In calculating the minimum rate to be charged townhouses or condominiums, the minimum rate of three dollars and seventy-five cents ($3.75) shall be multiplied by the total number in such building or complex subject to single billing." SECTION 3. That Section 34-12 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock is hereby amended to read as follows: "Sec. 34-12. Rate in application to Texas Tech University. The rate for water supplied by the City of Lubbock to Texas Tech University shall be sixty-two cents ($0.62) per one thousand (1,000) gallons. The rates presently in effect shall remain for any billing cycle before June 4, 1980, to-wit: $0.4840 per one thousand (1,000) gallons." SECTION 4. The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to publish the caption of this Ordinance as an alternative means of publication as provided by law. Passed by the City Council on first reading this 8th day of __ · __ M_a....:Y ___ , 1980. Passed by the City Council on second reading this day of , 1980. BILL McALISTER, MAYOR ATTEST: Evelyn Gaffga, City Secretary-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Water Resources Board · financing of Proposed Interim Projec~s Page 2 2000 . 2001 2002 Total ·. Existing RequTrements with $6,450,000 sate (Cont.) $ 266,951 ·- $22,777',944 ·.- Proposed Interim Projects (Cont.):. . $ 1,204,275 1,115,025 250,200 $39.]42,500 Total (Cont l) $ 1,471,226 1.115, 025 250,200 $62,520,444 Assuming a hi_gh persist-ant rate of inflation at 13% annually along with the increased deb~ service for these bonds, the following table illustrates the estimated increases that will be required in water revenues: 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 Total 16~ . 27~ "22~ 19% M&O 11% 11% 10% 9% Debt Service 5% 16% 12% 10% These increases In the water revenues will be generated from these sources: 1. Increased consumption 2. Growth 3. Increased rates· The change in rates that we propose at this time is illustrated in the following table: 'Preserit Rate 0-1000 gallons (minimum) Next 24,000 gallons Next 225,000 gallons All over 250,000 gallons $3.12 .7018 .5445 .4840 . .·, ·- Proposed· Rate 0-1000 gallons (minimum) Next 49 1000 gallons Next 200,000 gallons All over 250,000 gallons $3.74 .]719 .66J8 .6175 The effect,of thfs ratc{--ori rious··r~es-idential customers is illustrated in.ihe foll~wing table: · ·· Monthly Consumption 5,000 ga)l<;?OS 10,000 gallons 15,000 gallons 20,000 gallons 25,000 gallons .. $ 5.93 .... 9.44 12.95 . 16.45 19.96 Proposed ~ Rate lnc·rease $ 6.83 15% 10,69 13% 14.55 12% 18.41 12% 22.27 12% Water Resources Board' Financing of Proposed Interim Projec~s Page 3 ·. We proposed that th'ls rate begin In June of 1980 iri order to help cover the debt service on the bonds to be sold in June. lncr·eases in the rate will be necessary each year as long as Inflation pe.rsist. Increase in the rate to service this additional debt will be necessary for o~ly the next three years. The portion of the rate increase requl red to service this debt are .as follows: .. :." October; 1980 16% .. October, 1981 12% October, 1982 10% These are maximum amounts. If a good growth rate continues, the rate increase would be approximately 2t to 3% less than the maximum. If interest rates improve the rate increase would be even less •. ·financing of the Post-Justiceburg projects will need to be considered in addition to this financing plan after'the permit is received and the project is approved. Annual rate increases will also be necessary to finance the Post-Justiceburg projects. Director of Finance April 23, 1980 .· ... . . . New 'J.at~r Su,::>olv--$5,250,000 The Ci 1:'/ C.<•unci 1 i'l (t•ll•.win-t !Jl•1W• · ((w ,., ••··w '"'''(••r "•UI>!d·t ., .. n•cn•n• lltr·uol•:•l hy , ... u•.ull iio•l •'11'1;11,;,.,., I I'•'•"••' .m•l !ii~.llul· . .,f '"' 1 W,ulio, Thu'\: s•l,,rh c:.:.ll I tJr >t.ll...:r f C•JITI u 1 hi r.t ·.our c.: by I )/jl,. Tlu: ~<~,; ltn- mcn<lcd $5 ,2:i0,000 ui II pro\•id<' r .. n·l~ fur l:1 .. 1r10rk ,.,.,,,~.i r ,.J hv 1~•''2 iJnJ l'li II inc.hul•.! lltlrc:h.o-.ill!l ~··'"'<!' ,~ ... j •• ml ri:;ht•of·w,q IHJC d"<!:> 0-.lt inc: tude: the cuH of d .. 1•n C:<ln!>truct ion dod tut'Jrc: •·1.a:.:r I ine<s, lift s:.-t ions and water tr~.at~c::nt pl.:~nt. This, then, is just a firs r i:c:p to~.ard a new w.ater sourc¢ •. If the large lak~ in Gar~a C~unty dces not prov~ to:..:: f..:.asit,l'"'• th<!:'ie ft.~nds ;He ur;',:mtly n.:cd,.;;l fl,)r cxt.:nsiv .. do.:·<~tdOpm~nt Of th~ S,:Hulhilb lrot:ll fidd rind for SO.:LUI'ill'.j Ot,h...;r >·Jcltc::r supplies. Sandhill<i t>evelopmc:nt--$3,~75,000 This mon~y will finance: up to 17 additional wells i:1 the Sar:dhlli::. well fi.::ld during the n•xt five y~ars. Th•se n~~ w~l Is will r~place older, deplet~d wells in ord-er to .naintolin curr.rtnt l.::vc:d 5 of Sup!ply and will not provide additional <st.~p!ply to r.Je:t peak d.:~ily ne.::d;. ~axi~ize Existinq Sourc.e-·$5,190,000 This srl)up of projects yJi 1 I per'l'li t Lu!:!bock to incre.u~ the ~.ac.:r ava i 1 ab 1 e for peak da i l·t us P. in su~:r months. This can be don• by m.:\king betrer use of th•-' d..}ily WAl..:r supply .::~lrf!;ld't •tv..ti ldblt! f'> u-. from lh<.!·C•m.uli:on ltiv,!r l-111r>h:ir•·1l W-!l••r l\•1•t':nri l'f. ll.i· •.• l.oi l•t .d ;,., .1~ Li1111 i·. ~~JL·,Il•:r Ua.uau11r .1.til1 n .. ·,,.J·, in witll.•r••••nlh., '''"lly~··· t.t•·•" uur u.Jily rt·:~•th •in ::.uuutil.!r nun~h:>. These funds would pr•lvide .:1 1,200·.~crf'•foot rct.crltuir 11..-.u th~ air- port to store ~·lcH>!:r dcli.vC!red ..!uriny \·1iater months until ra:ed~d on days of peak. consumption during the -.ummer. In a(Jdi tion to the resc:r- voir, this project would incr.:.1s~ tha c::~p<scity of Lhc: woit~r crcatra:nt plant .ilnd bui I.J a W<'~ter I in~ from the tr.:atr.:.ent plclnt to tht:e pumpin; station at tho: .Anu1ri llo Highway ilnd 1'\uni~;lpdl Drive. This project will be to construct a 10 million g.:~llo • ., r..ei..:r ... oir .1nd pu~p stcltion en 82nd Street and to build tWo 111i le'S. I'Jf ~~·"tcr I ines to (;CI::;::llete the fire ilnd Suj:)p)y loop in South1...est Lub.bcc::... The ;,Jur~0'-0: or this proje'=t is to improve l,d_ta.r pres<.'.1re in South·.i~st lubt.cc:><. It aLo -,d II be nec:~'l:#ary to serve cl futurl! \Joter supply f:-om th.;, e·,ent:.al t r'•Jil tmt:n t pI on t south of Lhe c.i ty. ~R~ GilV SiGRHARV _ .. The State of Texas County of Lubbock Before me, Gilberto P. Ortiz, a Notary Public in and for Lubbock County, Texas on this day personally appeared Bidal Aguero of Amigo Publications, publishers of El Editor, weekly newspaper, who being by me duly sworn did depose and say that said news- paper has been published continuously for more than fifty-two weeks prior to the first insertion of this City Ordinance No. ft> f6 at Lubbock County, Texas and the attached printed copy o the City Ordinance is a true copy of the original and was printed in El Editor on the following dates: ,1(5;:1:1 t! ~-.30 -/9/0 ;;;;;fi{f~ Amigo Publications -;:rl./11/E Subscribed and sworn to before me this ~~ day of-Apr~l. 1980. ~:'ftffl. g(2z4 Notary Public