2012-093 Wter, Sanitary Sewer and Refuse Rate IncreasesCITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2012-093
WATER, SANITARY SEWER
AND REFUSE 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 Ordinance No. 92-707, City Code section 605.04 which defines
refuse charges for collection services; and
WHEREAS, the ordinances authorizes water, sanitary sewer and refuse rates to be set forth
by council resolution; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated the present water and sewer utility rates are not sufficient to
cover operating expenses over the next five years and will not provide sufficient funding for
capital improvement projects identified in the 2012 - 2015 Capital Improvement Plan and the 10
year Utility Master Plan completed in 2007 and revised in 2009 and 2011; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated the present refuse rates need to incorporate future equipment
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 and Refuse Programs at
the following rates to be paid to the City upon billing therefore as follows:
The water service usage charge for all classes of users on the system at $2.02 per 1,000
gallons of water used.
The water service charge for metered sprinklers for all classes of users on the system at
$2.40 per 1,000 gallons of water used — no change.
The sanitary sewer service charge for all classes of users on the system at $3.90 per 1,000
gallons of water used.
The refuse rates at $16.85 for a 30 gallon container (no change), $20.85 for a 60 gallon
container; and $24.30 for a 90 gallon container.
EFFECTIVE DATE: The provisions of this resolution shall be effective January 1, 2013.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, this 18th day of December 2012.
By:
Eugene J. xwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk