HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-162 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2020/11/02Resolution No. 20-162
Resolution setting utility rates
Whereas, The City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has received a report
from the Chief Financial Officer 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 services to users; and
Whereas, maintaining rates through regular adjustments 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, Minnesota,
that:
1. The water usage rates as recommended are hereby adopted.
2. The water meter charges recommended are hereby adopted.
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3. The Minnesota Department of Health state testing fee for water quality did not increase
from 2020 to 2021. The fee will remain at a rate of $2.43 per quarter or $0.81 per
month.
4. The sanitary sewer usage rate recommended is hereby adopted at $3.92 per unit.
5. The sanitary sewer base charge recommended is hereby adopted at $6.70 per month
and $20.09 per quarter.
6. The storm water utility rate recommended is hereby adopted at a basic charge of
$43.80/month or $131.37/quarter per residential equivalent unit and single family at
$26.27/quarter.
7. The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Charge pass through for properties located
within the Bassett Creek Watershed Management District will be $1.93 per quarter or
$0.64 per month.
8. The solid waste service charges per quarter recommended are hereby adopted.
* Residential rate includes garbage, recycling, organics and yard waste
Note: Taxes and fees are included in utility rates where applicable.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council November 2,
2020
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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2021 example utility rates -
impact on an average residential property
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