Chapter 13.20
RATES
Sections:
13.20.005 Deposit for service and return.
13.20.010 Charges for domestic water.
13.20.020 Repealed.
13.20.030 Minimum charges.
13.20.040 Hydrant rates.
13.20.050 Penalties and delinquent charges.
13.20.060 Fire hydrants – Public buildings – Parks.
13.20.070 Purity tests – Application.
13.20.080 Special water rate.
13.20.005 Deposit for service and return.
All renter, lessee, or tenant deposits with the water utility at the time of passage of the ordinance codified in this chapter will revert to the depositor no later than December 31, 1977; provided, water charges are paid in full. In those cases where charges are not paid in full, any charges owing the water utility shall be deducted from the deposit and any balance will be refunded to the depositor. (Ord. 893 § 1, 1977)
13.20.010 Charges for domestic water.
The charges for domestic water service shall be based upon the size of meter installed, number of connections or units being serviced therefrom, and the water delivered through the service meter; the monthly rate for each meter size and the maximum water allowed as part of this minimum charge shall be in effect and assessed beginning January 1st of each year.
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Water Customer Classification |
2011 Monthly Rate |
2012 Monthly Rate |
2013 Monthly Rate |
2014 Monthly Rate |
2015 Monthly Rate |
2016 Monthly Rate |
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Residential Single-Unit |
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Monthly Base Rate (incl. 5 CCF) |
$12.63 |
$14.29 |
$16.14 |
$17.48 |
$18.89 |
$20.45 |
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Monthly Volume Charge > 5 CCF to 20 CCF |
$1.45 |
$1.64 |
$1.85 |
$2.00 |
$2.16 |
$2.34 |
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Monthly Volume Charge > 20 CCF |
$2.18 |
$2.47 |
$2.79 |
$3.02 |
$3.26 |
$3.53 |
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Special Water Rate |
See LMC 13.20.080, Special water rate |
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Residential Multiple/Mobile Combined |
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Monthly Base Rate Per Unit (includes 5 CCF/meter)* |
$5.20 |
$5.80 |
$6.47 |
$6.87 |
$7.30 |
$7.74 |
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Monthly Volume Charge > 5 CCF per meter |
$1.14 |
$1.27 |
$1.42 |
$1.51 |
$1.60 |
$1.70 |
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Special Water Rate |
See LMC 13.20.080, Special water rate |
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Commercial/Industrial (Based on Meter Size) |
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5/8 – 3/4-Inch Meter |
$13.25 |
$15.76 |
$18.76 |
$21.08 |
$23.70 |
$26.61 |
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1-Inch Meter |
$28.68 |
$34.13 |
$40.62 |
$45.65 |
$51.31 |
$57.62 |
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1-1/2-Inch Meter |
$54.06 |
$64.33 |
$76.56 |
$86.05 |
$96.72 |
$108.62 |
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2-Inch Meter |
$83.85 |
$99.78 |
$118.73 |
$133.46 |
$150.01 |
$168.46 |
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3-Inch Meter |
$156.67 |
$186.43 |
$221.85 |
$249.36 |
$280.28 |
$314.76 |
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4-Inch Meter |
$257.05 |
$305.89 |
$364.01 |
$409.15 |
$459.88 |
$516.45 |
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6-Inch Meter |
$510.80 |
$607.85 |
$723.34 |
$813.03 |
$913.85 |
$1,026.25 |
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Monthly Volume Charge > 5 CCF per meter |
$1.61 |
$1.92 |
$2.28 |
$2.56 |
$2.88 |
$3.23 |
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* Base charge per unit plus volume over 5 CCF per meter. |
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(Ord. 2844 § 1, 2010; Ord. 2723 § 2, 2008; Ord. 2684 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2658 § 3, 2006; Ord. 2529 § 3, 2004; Ord. 2349 § 1, 2001; Ord. 1927 § 3, 1992; Ord. 1857 § 3, 1992; Ord. 1743 § 3, 1990; Ord. 1543 § 1, 1986; Ord. 1505 § 2, 1986; Ord. 1222 § 2, 1982; Ord. 780 § 11, 1975; Ord. 416 § 6.01, 1968)
13.20.020 Multiple units.
Repealed by Ord. 2699. (Ord. 1543 § 2, 1986; Ord. 1505 § 3, 1986; Ord. 1222 § 3, 1982; Ord. 780 § 12, 1975; Ord. 416 § 6.02, 1968)
13.20.030 Minimum charges.
The minimum monthly charge payable by each user (customer account) shall be as set forth in LMC 13.20.010. (Ord. 2529 § 4, 2004; Ord. 1222 § 4, 1982; Ord. 799 § 1, 1975; Ord. 416 § 6.03, 1968)
13.20.040 Hydrant rates.
A permit for water use approval is required to take water from the city-owned water system. There shall be levied a charge as shown in Chapter 3.104 LMC against each person, firm or corporation who shall take water from any water line, reservoir, fire hydrant, standpipe, blow-off pipe or any facility of the city of Lynnwood without the city’s consent and without first having obtained a permit to take such water. Such sum shall be due and payable immediately upon the taking of such water. The water use approval shall be submitted to the department of public works for processing as required by LMC 2.44.040. (Ord. 2656 §§ 1, 2, 2006; Ord. 2241 § 10, 1999; Ord. 2076 § 8, 1996; Ord. 1631 § 1, 1988; Ord. 1543 § 3, 1986; Ord. 1505 § 5, 1986; Ord. 1222 § 5, 1982; Ord. 780 § 13, 1975; Ord. 416 § 6.04, 1968)
13.20.050 Penalties and delinquent charges.
In addition to all other charges provided in this title, each account shall be charged 10 percent of the unpaid balance for all water charges not paid within 35 days after the date of billing. This amount shall be paid whether or not the water is actually turned off, and any sums paid by or for the water user shall be applied first to payment of these charges. There shall be a $25.00 penalty charge for each check which is returned marked “insufficient funds.” (Ord. 1961 § 3, 1993; Ord. 1505 § 6, 1986; Ord. 1222 § 6, 1982; Ord. 816 § 1, 1975; Ord. 780 § 14, 1975; Ord. 416 § 6.05, 1968)
13.20.060 Fire hydrants – Public buildings – Parks.
The city of Lynnwood shall pay to the water utility from the current expense fund for all water used in public buildings and parks, an amount figured at regular rates for each service installed. All unmetered water from fire hydrants for construction uses shall be at the regular flat rates established. Further, the city shall pay to the water utility an annual maintenance charge for all publicly owned fire hydrants at a rate to be established each year based upon the previous year’s actual costs. (Ord. 1505 § 7, 1986; Ord. 1222 § 7, 1982; Ord. 780 § 15, 1975; Ord. 416 § 6.06, 1968)
13.20.070 Purity tests – Application.
Purity tests shall be administered by agents of the city of Lynnwood to determine the purity of water in accordance with the Pure Water Drinking Act. Applications for purity tests shall be submitted to the department of public works for processing as required by LMC 2.44.040. The cost of purity tests shall be as shown in Chapter 3.104 LMC. (Ord. 2656 §§ 1, 2, 2006; Ord. 2241 § 11, 1999; Ord. 2076 § 9, 1996; Ord. 1631 § 2, 1988; Ord. 925 § 1, 1977)
13.20.080 Special water rate.
A. Qualifications for Special Rates. A residential single-unit and multiple-unit and mobile special fixed rate of the following percent of the residential single-unit monthly base rate and volume charges shall apply to all services to which water is available, and meeting all of the following qualifications and categories:
1. Depending on the income level status of the customer pursuant to the Snohomish County assessor’s office real property taxes exemption process, as follows:
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Income Level Status |
Rate |
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A |
40% |
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B |
45% |
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C |
50% |
See subsection (F) of this section, Special Water Rate Chart, for specific rate.
2. The residential single-unit property or residential multiple-unit or mobile unit to which the utility service is extended shall have a valid property tax exemption from Snohomish County, pursuant to RCW 84.36.381 through 84.36.385.
3. Claimants for said reduction shall occupy site or unit as principle residence and be within the corporate limits of the city of Lynnwood and have a household income level no greater than and as prescribed in RCW 84.36.381.
B. Categories.
1. Senior/Disabled. Persons of the age of 61 years or older, or who are disabled, meeting the qualifications specified in subsection (A) of this section and RCW 84.36.381, shall be charged at a special water rate for Income Level Status A, Income Level Status B, or Income Level Status C. See subsection (F) of this section, Special Water Rate Chart.
2. Residential Multiple-Unit and Mobile Special Rates. For residents that meet the qualifications in subsection (A) of this section, but that do not have a direct account with the city (i.e., tenants of a condominium), a yearly rebate shall be paid to the resident based on 40, 45 or 50 percent of a calculation of the cost per unit for that account, depending on the income level status of the customer pursuant to the Snohomish County assessor’s office real property taxes exemption process. In order to qualify for the rebate, the resident must make application to the city by November 1st of each year and demonstrate, in addition to meeting the qualifications in this section, that they have resided at the site or unit for the entire year.
C. Medical Necessity. Persons who require large quantities of water due to medical necessity (i.e., kidney dialysis) and who occupy the site as principal residence and are located within the corporate limits of the city of Lynnwood shall be charged the special water rate Income Level Status C (50 percent) with doctor certification (see subsection (F) of this section, Special Water Rate Chart).
D. Other Special Rate and Qualifications – Preservation Mobile Home Park. For mobile home parks that are preserved pursuant to a development agreement in accordance with Chapter 1.37 LMC, the following residential-mobile per unit base rate and volume charges shall apply:
1. Preservation for five to seven years: 50 percent of the base rate and volume charge in LMC 13.20.010.
2. Preservation for seven years or more: 25 percent of the base rate and volume charge in LMC 13.20.010.
E. The mayor is authorized to administer the special utility rates and develop procedures as necessary for such implementation.
F. Special Water Rate Chart. Following rate chart based on income levels (see subsection (A) of this section).
Residential Single-Unit Rates:
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Water Customer Classification |
2011 Monthly Rate |
2012 Monthly Rate |
2013 Monthly Rate |
2014 Monthly Rate |
2015 Monthly Rate |
2016 Monthly Rate |
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Special Water Rates, Income Level Status A (40%) |
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Monthly Base Rate (incl. 5 CCF) |
$5.05 |
$5.72 |
$6.46 |
$6.99 |
$7.56 |
$8.18 |
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Monthly Volume Charge > 5 CCF to 20 CCF |
$0.58 |
$0.66 |
$0.74 |
$0.80 |
$0.86 |
$0.94 |
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Monthly Volume Charge > 20 CCF |
$0.87 |
$0.99 |
$1.12 |
$1.21 |
$1.30 |
$1.41 |
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Special Water Rates, Income Level Status B (45%) |
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Monthly Base Rate (incl. 5 CCF) |
$5.68 |
$6.43 |
$7.27 |
$7.87 |
$8.50 |
$9.20 |
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Monthly Volume Charge > 5 CCF to 20 CCF |
$0.65 |
$0.74 |
$0.83 |
$0.90 |
$0.97 |
$1.05 |
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Monthly Volume Charge > 20 CCF |
$0.98 |
$1.11 |
$1.26 |
$1.36 |
$1.47 |
$1.59 |
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Special Water Rates, Income Level Status C (50%) |
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Monthly Base Rate (incl. 5 CCF) |
$6.32 |
$7.15 |
$8.07 |
$8.74 |
$9.45 |
$10.23 |
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Monthly Volume Charge > 5 CCF to 20 CCF |
$0.73 |
$0.82 |
$0.93 |
$1.00 |
$1.08 |
$1.17 |
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Monthly Volume Charge > 20 CCF |
$1.09 |
$1.24 |
$1.40 |
$1.51 |
$1.63 |
$1.77 |
(Ord. 2844 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2723 § 3, 2008; Ord. 2684 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2658 § 4, 2006; Ord. 2529 § 5, 2004; Ord. 2069 § 4, 1996; Ord. 1927 § 4, 1992; Ord. 1857 § 4, 1992; Ord. 1743 § 3, 1990; Ord. 1244 § 1, 1982; Ord. 1222 § 8, 1982)