HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-037 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2009/02/17RESOLUTION NO. 09-037
RESOLUTION SETTING UTILITY RATES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has received a report
from the Finance Director related to proposed utility rates; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the city to maintain charges in an amount necessary to cover
the cost of providing service to users; and
WHEREAS, maintaining rates through regular adjustment is a recommended practice rather
than large intermittent increases;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park,
MN, that:
1. The water rates as recommended by staff are hereby adopted.
Water Tier
Units of Usage*
Approved Rate
Tier 1
0 - 40 units
(0 — 30,000 gallons)
$1.21
Tier 2
41-80 units
(30,001 — 60,000 gallons)
$1.51
Tier 3
>80 units
(>60,000 gallons)
$2.27
*units of 100 cubic feet
2. The water meter charges recommended by staff are hereby adopted.
Meter Size
Quarterly Fee
2009
5/8"
$5.94
3/4"
$7.21
1"
$10.56
1.5"
$17.83
2"
$27.60
3"
$51.97
4"
$84.14
6"
$164.89
2" compound
$27.60
3" compound
$51.97
3. The storm sewer rate is hereby set at $13.50 per residential equivalent unit.
Resolution No. 09-037
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4. The solid waste service charges recommended by staff are hereby adopted.
5. The water base rate and sewer rate are to be implemented during the winter quarter for
residential customers and the first billing after adoption in 2009 for commercial, industrial,
apartments, and institutional users.
6. The water tiers and solid waste service levels are to be implemented no sooner than May, 2009
t• ovide sufficient notice to customers that they will have the option of changing their service
1; vel . for to implementation of the new rates.
Reviewed
City Manager
Attest:
dministration:
Adopted b
ity Council February 17, 2009
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Service Level In Gallons
Rates
30
$41.20
60
$52.40
90
$63.60
120
$74.80
150
$86.00
180
$97.20
210
$108.40
240
$119.60
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270
$130.80
360
$164.40
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450
$198.00
540
-
$231.60
5. The water base rate and sewer rate are to be implemented during the winter quarter for
residential customers and the first billing after adoption in 2009 for commercial, industrial,
apartments, and institutional users.
6. The water tiers and solid waste service levels are to be implemented no sooner than May, 2009
t• ovide sufficient notice to customers that they will have the option of changing their service
1; vel . for to implementation of the new rates.
Reviewed
City Manager
Attest:
dministration:
Adopted b
ity Council February 17, 2009
---1--‘d`'4-11--ca—'141121city Clerk
Mayor