988 YMC Base Fee MeterCITY OF YELM
ORDINANCE NO. 988
AN ORDINANCE amending YMC, Chapter 13, Section 13.04.250 (A),
establishing irrigation and reclaimed base fees and Sections 13.04.120
(D)., irrigation meter charge and Section 13.24.070 reclaimed meter
charge establishing monthly billing during the irrigation season.
WHEREAS, the City of Yelm adopted Ordinance No. 918 in March 2010 amending the
YMC 13.04.250 for monthly water base and consumption rates based on the meter size;
and
WHEREAS, an internal audit showed that the irrigation meters and reclaimed meters
charges were inconsistent with the Yelm Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the discrepancy between the Code and the
practice: and
WHEREAS, an ordinance is required to amend the Yelm Municipal Code,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YELM, WASHINGTON,
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1:
13.04.250 Water Consumption Rates
A. Monthly Base Rate Charges. The monthly base rate charges
for all consumers will be:
2010 Rate
Table
Meter Size
Meter Charge
5/8 inch (Typical Residential
$20.42
1 inch
$51.04
1 'h inch
$102.08
2 inch
$163.33
3 inch
$326.66
4 inch
$510.40
6 inch
$510.40
5/8 inch Outside City Limits
$33.41
Senior
.00
Irrigation Meter
20.42
Reclaimed Irrigation Meter
20.42
13.04.120 Service — connection — System development charge and meter charge.
D. Irrigation Meters. If a meter is installed separately and solely for the purpose of
irrigation, the established water connection fee (ERU) will apply plus the cost of the
meter will be paid at the time of application. Monthly base fees will apply when the meter
is active and readv for use. reaardless of consumption durina this period. The meter will
be read and billed on a monthly basis and charged according to the established water
rates as set by the city council. Irrigation meters shall be locked by the city at the end of
the irrigation season as determined by the city. Service shall be restored by requesting
utility service at the start of the irrigation season. Irrigation meters shall have a double
check valve assembly, approved by the city, and approved for installation in Washington
State.
13.24.070 Reclaimed Water Service, Hook -Up and Meter Charge.
B. To encourage use of reclaimed water in lieu of potable water and to advance the use
of reclaimed water throughout the city service area, there is no equivalent residential
unit/hook -up fee to the reclaimed water system, except the user shall pay the
appropriate meter charge as identified in the city's water ordinance. Monthly base fees will
apply when the meter is active and ready for use regardless of consumption during this period The
meter will be read and billed on a monthly basis and charged according to the established water rates
as set by the city council Irrigation meters shall be locked by the city at the end of the irrigation season
as determined by the city. Service shall be restored by requesting utility service at the start of the
irrigation season. In every case, title to the reclaimed water meter, meter box and service
connection lines shall remain with the city.
Section 2: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect five days following publication.
Section 3: Ratify and Confirmation Clause. Any action taken pursuant to this ordinance
but prior the effective date is hereby ratified and confirmed.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect 5 days after publication.
ADOPTED BY thpQq Council of Yelm, Washington, this 22nd day of April, 2014
Ronald VrHarding, M t r
Authenticated: Axa�,_ �,
Janine A. Schnepf, Cit Jerk
Passed and Approved: April 22, 2014
PUBLISHED: Nisqually Valley News: May 2, 2014
Effective date: May 7, 2014