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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 1390 2133 ..r RESOLUTION NO. 1390 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING RATES FOR THE SERVICE OF WATER BY THE CITY, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF WATER BY THE CITY AND RESCINDING RESOLU- TION NO. 1084 .-� THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The following bi- monthly rates hereby are established and shall be collected by the Water Division of the City through the Director of Finance for water furnished by said City through water meters; 1. For the first 2000 cubic feet or less, the rate shall be 20Q per hundred cubic feet. 2. For the next 1000 cubic feet or less, the rate shall be 15Q per hundred cubic feet. 3. For all water furnished in excess of 3000 cubic feet, the i rate shall be 14Q per hundred cubic feet or any portion thereof. The minimum bi-monthly rate for water furnished through meters shall be as follows: Size of Meter Minimum Amount 5/8" - 3/4" $4.00 3/4" 4.00 1" 5.00 1 -1/2" 6.00 2" 7.00 3" 8.00 4" 9.00 Over 4" 3.00 per inch or portion thereof For apartments, add 50Q to minimum for each additional apartment over one using the same meter. For hotels, add 25Q to minimum for each living unit over one using the same meter. For each business over one using the same meter, add $3.00 to minimum. Except as otherwise specified in this resolution, for all water served other than through a meter, there shall be a weekly charge of $7.50. The minimum fee shall be charged unless a shut -off is ordered by the owner or tenant during the bi- monthly billing period, then the charge shall be based on actual quantity of water used. SECTION 2. Water furnished to and used by City Departments or served to City buildings shall be at the rates set forth in Section 1. SECTION 3. For water furnished through fire hydrants, a charge of $1.50 per hydrant per month shall be made against the Fire Department of the City, which charge shall cover the use of water by said Fire Department through all fire hydrants throughout the corporate limits of the City. For water furnished through fire protection meters, a charge of $0.50 per inch per month shall be made against the user, which charge shall cover the use of the water. 2134 SECTION 4. Payment of water charges. Each meter charges approximately each sixty days and statements f be prepared and presented bi- monthly. Water charges are due and payable upon presentation and shall become delinquent if not paid before the 20th day after date of mailing. If any account becomes delinquent, the Water Division may shut off the water from the premises concerned. There shall be a charge of $2.50 for the turning on of any water serviceafter a shut -off by reason of delinquency. SECTION 5. The Water Division shall install a service and at such location as the applicant requests, providing such requests are reason- able. The service will be installed from the nearest water distribution main to the curb line, or adjacent to the property line of the premises abutting the street, utility right of way, or easement. Charges for installation of a service, including tapping and meter service, shall be payable in advance, and shall be as follows: Size of Meter Charges Meter Service Connection 5/8 - 3/4" $40.00 $40.00 3/4" 50.00 40.00 1" 85.00 40.00 1 -1/2" 155.00 80.00 2" 220.00 100.00 Over 2" Actual Cost Actual Cost Above rates are for normal short -run connections where there is a main adjacent to the property. For all extensions required between the nearest distribution main and the curb line or property line as set forth hereinabove on 2" or over, or on long runs, where actual cost is charged, a deposit in the amount of the estimated cost shall be made with the City prior to any installation. SECTION 6. In case of change of ownership or tenancy of any premises, the new owner or tenant shall make written application for water service upon a form provided by the Water Division. The applica- tion in all instances shall contain the name and address of the applicant, the legal description or street number of the property, and an agreement upon the part of the applicant to pay the stipulated rate at the time and in the manner provided by any applicable resolution or ordinance of the City and to abide by all rules and regulations of the Water Division. The water shall not be turned on until the application is signed. Prior to the time water is turned on pursuant to any application, in addition to any other charges required, a $5.00 deposit shall be made with the City. If the applicant has caused the water to be turned on prior to the signingof the application, the deposit shall be $10.00. At the termination of any service, such deposit shall be returned after there has been deducted therefrom any monies due and owing the City for water service. SECTION 7. For a temporary hook -up to fire hydrants or other facilities, there shall be a charge of $7.50 p lus a $250.00 deposit. d for a t the same rate as specified in Section 1 s Water shall be charged P g hereof, with a minimum of $4.00 for each month. No hook -up shall be made to a fire hydrant without an Eddy valve and meter, which will be supplied by the City. T 4135 SECTION 8. In the event any meter fails to operate properly or to register the water used, the charge shall be based upon the average of the three months immediately preceding the period in which such meter fails to operate. SECTION 9. Each applicant shall be responsible for the cost of any water lost through leaks or defective lines between the meter and the point of use. SECTION 10. The City shall have the right at any time to shut off any water by reason of any emergency, for making repairs, modifications, changes or other work in the water service facilities. SECTION 11. There shall be a $1.00 deposit with each written III request to check a meter for accuracy. In the event of such examina- tion and test of meter the meter shall be found to register over 2% more water than actually passes through it, another meter will be substituted therefor and the deposit shall be repaid to the person making the request. If the meter shall be found to register not over 2% more water, the deposit shall be forfeited and the meter reinstalled. SECTION 12. Resolution No. 1084 hereby is rescinded. SECTION 13. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution. D AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of June APPROVE AN y June, 1964. 94/1 / ) / / 119 1 -7 C - 0 , 1 Mayor T'ES T : /a-c. -4 I HEREBY/CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting held thereof on the 23rd day of June, 1964, by the following vote, to wit: (-\ AYES : <-5- Councilmen: 1 4 rrw, � ���, gfd >21 NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: City Clerk L.