IV.4. Amend Water Utility and Sanitary Sewer Utility Rate Increases; Harkess (CR2016-113)
November 14, 2016 Council Report 2016-113
AMEND WATER UTILITY AND SANITARY SEWER UTILITY
RATE INCREASES
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following resolution: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2016-078 Amending
Resolution 2016-071 increasing water and sanitary sewer rates effective January 1, 2017.
Adoption of this motion will correct the language in Resolution 2016-071 regarding the flat rate charges.
Overview
As part of the utility rate study we are implementing a per month, per meter flat rate charge that is based on meter
size. When the resolution was written the flat rate charge was incorrectly listed as a per 1,000 gallon charge. This
is incorrect. The flat rate is a per meter, per month charge based on the size of the meter.
This resolution correct the language explaining the flat rate charge..
Primary Issues to Consider
Error in stating the flat rates for water
Staff Recommendation
Approve to correct the language implementing the flat rate water charge.
Supporting Information
Resolution No. 2016-078
Christine M. Harkess, CPA, CGFM
Finance Director
Financial Impact: N/A Budgeted: Y/N X N
Source: Water, Sewer, Refuse Funds
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): __ERP, CIP and 2016 Utility Rate Study_ _
Notes: ______________________________________________________________________________________
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2016-078
AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016-071 SETTING
WATER AND SANITARY SEWER RATE INCREASES
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins has established Ordinance No. 92-712 Sewer and Water Utility
rates, City Code section 715.03 which defines water rates and section 715.07 which defines sanitary
sewer rates; and
WHEREAS, the ordinances authorizes water and sanitary sewer to be set forth by
council resolution; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive Utility Rate Analysis was completed to determine the long-term
viability of the water and sewer fund; and
WHEREAS, it was determined that current rates are insufficient to meet operational and capital
needs;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved that the City Council of the City of Hopkins hereby
sets the service charge for the Water and Sanitary Sewer Utilities at the following rates to be paid to the
City upon billing therefore as follows:
The water service usage charge be set at the rates shown.
Flat Rates per meter, per month
Residential – 5/8” meter 2.39
Residential – 1” meter 2.39
Apt/Commercial – 1-1/2” to 2” meter 4.77
Apt/Commercial – 3” meter 7.16
Apt/Commercial – 4” meter 9.54
Apt/Commercial – 6” meter 14.31
Residential and Multi-Family
0 – 3,000 gallons 2.44
3,001 – 5,000 gallons 2.81
5,001 and over 3.23
Commercial
0-10,000 gallons 2.33
10,001 – 20,000 gallons 2.68
20,001 and over 3.08
Irrigation – all usage 2.92
Production Meter 2.45
All water rates are per 1,000 gallons of water consumed.
The sanitary sewer service charge for all classes of users on the system at $5.81 per 1,000 gallons
of water used.
EFFECTIVE DATE: The provisions of this resolution shall be effective January 1, 2017.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, this 14th day of November 2016.
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Molly Cummings, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk