HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/04/1989 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON
DECEMBER 4, 1989
The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of The
Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on the 4th day of
December, 1989 at City Hall with the following Council roll call :
Don Amick, Mayor Present
Rick Harris, Mayor Pro-tem Present
Steve Withers, Councilman Present
Mike Alianell , Councilman Present
Steve Glazener, Councilman Present
Dick Weaver, Councilman Present
Joel Marks , Councilman Present
and with seven present , a quorum was established and the
following items were addressed:
PRE-COUNCIL WORK SESSION
1. DISCUSSION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
None
2. DISCUSSION OF REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
Councilman Weaver asked why the donation from Wal-Mart (Item
No. 3) was to be used for electrical repair at the Civic Center
instead of being given to the Senior Citizens Organization. Mr.
Hall explained that sometime ago Rick Pace, Wal-Mart Manager,
said that his company would like to donate some money to the
Senior Citizen program and that Mr. Pace called again to state
the amount would be $1000 . 00 . Mr . Hall said there are some
electrical repairs to be made at the Civic Center, which total
$806 . 00 . Mr. Hall went on to say he spoke with Roy Vickerman ,
representing the Senior Citizens and discussed using part of the
donation for that project and taking the balance of the money
needed from Park and Recreation Building Maintenance, and then
giving the rest of the donated money to the Seniors for use in
their program . Mr . Vickerman had agreed to that plan. Mayor
stated discussion of this item would be held until the Regular
Session.
Mr. Hall requested tabling Item 5C since the amount of the
bid is more than the amount of money left in the account for the
project and since this item had been referred back to the Park
and Recreation Board for their recommendation.
Mr. Hall also explained item No. 6 referencing a letter from
our attorney, and memos from James England and Kathy Smith,
noting the Freeport Exemption allows products made in Texas to be
exported and not taxed unless kept in the state for 175 days.
This Ordinance would allow The Colony to tax those items.
Regarding Item No. 7 , Mr . Hall gave a brief overview,
stating that this ordinance updates service credits for our
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employees with regard Texas Municipal Retirement System, changes
the number of years required for retirement from 28 to 25 and
provides disability for employees, with no impact on the 89/90
budget.
Patti Hicks stated that the Ordinance in Item No. 9 will
update all the Uniform Codes and does away with the need to
update them every 3 years.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Amick led the Council and the audience in the Pledge
of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
2. CITIZEN INPUT
There was none at this time.
3 . PRESENTATION OF A CHECK FROM WAL-MART
Mr. Rick Pace, Manager, Wal-Mart presented Mayor Amick with
a check for $1000 .00 to be used for the Senior Citizen program in
The Colony, stating that Wal-Mart wants to give something back to
the community because the community has done so much for Wal-
Mart. Mr. Hall stated that as was discussed at the Pre-Council
session, it is recommended that half the money go to repair the
electrical problems at the Civic Center and half the money go to
the Senior Citizens.
Mr . H. Kelly, 4400 Larner St. , said the Civic Center is a
disgrace and rather throw money into repairing that building a
new building should be constructed, going on to say that the
Senior Citizens should be in the city budget and that the
donation shouldn ' t be thrown into that "shack" but put into a
building fund.
Councilman Harris said he believes part of the money should
go into the repair and part to the Seniors group, asking Mr. Hall
if the group is a registered non-profit organization, to which
Mr. Hall responded, no. Councilman Harris went on to say there
is no line item for any of the civic groups in the city, however,
there are line items for the police, fire, park and recreation,
public works , library , finance , city manager, city secretary,
water , wastewater , utility and tax departments . Councilman
Harris said that civic groups should not be in the city budget,
going on to say that improvements are budgeted and that the city
would love to build a new Senior Citizen Center, but the budget
is limited and that is not possible. Councilman Harris said he
is tired of hearing the same thing over and over again, reminding
everyone that although the building the Seniors are using is not
great, it is better than what was there four years ago and it is
all that can be done right now.
Mayor Amick asked if money donated to the city can be
identified for a particular group. Bill Hall said this money
does not have to go back to the General Fund, because the check
is made out to the Senior Citizen Civic Center Building Fund, not
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to the individual group. Mayor Amick stated that the city is not
refusing the money , but just trying to clarify a procedure.
Councilman Withers asked if the wiring is to be updated and Mr.
Hall said it is the intent to bring the building into compliance
with requirements. Councilman Alianell said he is on the Senior
Citizen Committee and that committee has been working of
upgrading the current facility and a mission statement to be
presented to the Council . Councilman Alianell went on to say
that in surveying other cities , the committee has found that
Senior Citizen Center in Richardson is 90% supported by alternate
funding , ie , grants, private donations, etc. , noting that they
(Senior Citizen Centers) are not included in the city budget.
Mayor Amick thanked Wal-Mart again for their generous gift.
10. CONSIDERATION OF DESIGNATING A REMOTE CONTROLLED AIRFIELD
Erwin Haynes , 4300 Queens Cir . , 370-0960 , stated he is
representing several people in the neighborhood, noting that John
Mitchell had circulated a petition in the area and that would be
presented later . Mr . Haynes handed out information to the
council ( see Attachment "A" ) regulating to remote controlled
airport issues and then proceeded to cover the items in the hand
out , as follows , ; Noise Pollution, Missile/Fire Hazard, Other,
and Recommendations . Mr. Haynes said the neighbors are not
against designating such a field, but to the location.
There followed a discussion regarding fuel , and the distance
from the proposed field to the homes on Queens Cir. The petition
was given to the City Secretary (see Attachment "B") .
Mr . David Williford , 4100 Newton, a remote control flyer
said there are probably at least 24 flyers in The Colony and they
appreciate the City' s help in trying to find a place for them to
fly and they appreciate the ordinance regarding safety. Mr.
Williford said they all enjoy their hobby and want it safe and if
this location is not safe then the flyers agree and support the
Council ' s decision to table , if they choose to do so . Mr .
Williford said he has spoken to several flyers since the test
this past week-end and more of them are not in favor of the
proposed location either. Mr. Williford did go on to say though
that the hobby is safe, there are not frequency problems , and he
has never seen one explode and has seen no fires as a result of
hitting the ground.
Mayor Amick said the group of flyers had been working with
the City to find a suitable place and everyone thought this
proposal was remote enough, but perhaps it is not. Mayor Amick
said if a location is found , the City will maintain it at a
minimal cost. The Mayor asked the Council members who attended
the test on Saturday to respond. Councilman Harris said he is a
former R/C flyer, that there is very little land in the city that
is not already a park, and that after the test, he felt that if
he lived in this area, he would be irritated by the noise, going
on to say he thinks the distance should be changed from 300 ' to
maybe 2500 ' . Councilman Withers agreed , as did Councilman
Weaver . Councilman Marks agreed , and went on to say he is
concerned with how this has been handled, asking why the filed
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was made without checking with the citizens first. Mayor Amick
said the City Manager identified this areas at the request of the
Council . Councilman Marks asked who on the Council knew this
was being done, and said we should learn not to do things before
receiving approval . Councilman Harris said he knew and asked
Bill Hall where there was land, and that this area was prepared
to see if it would work. Councilman Marks suggested that Council
policy regarding how minimal spending is done, because he was
surprised to find out this was done before approval . Bill Hall
stated this was only a rough cut of some city property, which was
merely cut before it was scheduled to be, noting the staking was
done by the R/C flyers.
Councilman Marks then stated that the city doesn' t spend
money for other groups and asked why we did so for this group.
Councilman Glazener moved to deny this location and to refer
this issue to the Park and Recreation Board to find an
alternative and bring a proposal back to the Council . Councilman
Harris seconded the motion, which carried with a unanimous roll
call vote.
4. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REGARDING "CITIES FIGHT BACK
AGAINST DRUGS" WEEK
Mayor Amick read the resolution as follows :
WHEREAS, the presence of drugs and narcotics in our society
has resulted in innumerable problems of human, community, social
and economic dimensions; and
WHEREAS , the consequences of drug-related problems are
witnessed in the loss of human lives , the loss of economic
productivity, the diversion of public resources to address these
problems on all fronts and are threats to the health of our
people; and
WHEREAS , the dissolution of the family., an inadequate
education system, poverty, unemployment and greed all contribute
to illegal drug use; and
WHEREAS, the demand for illegal drugs is a pervasive problem
that affects all segments of our society, including professional
and affluent people; and
WHEREAS, illegal drugs constitute a problem in our community
and lead to a host of problems such as homicides , robberies,
burglaries and other crimes, and domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, a national war on drugs has been declared to combat
the importation, trafficking, sale and abuse of drugs; and
WHEREAS, our nation' s cities and towns are on the frontlines
of our war on drugs; and
WHEREAS , hundreds of America ' s dedicated public servants
have died and thousands of others risk their lives daily to fight
our cities ' individual battles against illegal drugs and the
criminal activities stemming from illegal drugs;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of The Colony,
Texas declares December 3 - 9 , 1989 as "Cities Fight Back Against
Drugs Week; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during this week The Colony will
sponsor a mandatory seminar for all city employees; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of The Colony City
Council will go on record urging community groups, schools, and
business and civic organizations to support and participate in
special activities during that week to draw community attention
to this issue.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of December, 1989.
Don Amick, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary
Bill Hall explained the drug policy for employees can help
them and also invited businesses and residents to attend the
seminars scheduled for this week. Councilman Harris asked if we
are working on a Smoke Free Work Place and Mr. Hall said yes.
Councilman Alianell moved to approve the resolution and
Councilman Harris seconded the motion which carried with a
unanimous roll call vote.
5 . CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Amick summarized the items on the Consent Agenda for
the audience and Council .
A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL
MEETINGS HELD NOVEMBER 6 , 7 , AND 20, 1989
Councilman Alianell moved to approve the minutes and
Councilman Glazener seconded the motion which carried with a
unanimous roll call vote.
B. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COUNCIL EXPENDITURES
Councilman Alianell moved to approve the expenditures and
Councilman Glazener seconded the motion which carried with a
unanimous roll call vote.
C. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE, AWARD OF BIDS AND APPROVAL
OF A CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ATHLETIC FIELD
LIGHTING
Sylvia Brantley said this project should be complete by the
end of February. There followed a brief discussion regarding the
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fields and the work yet to be done before completion. Mayor
Amick directed the Park and Recreation Board to address the
transfer of bond funds in a timely manner, so that this item can
be properly approved and it is not necessary to go back out for
bids.
D. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE , AWARD OF BIDS AND
APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR THE YEARLY PURCHASE OF SAND AND
GRAVEL
Councilman Alianell moved to accept the bids , award the
contract to Sonntag Trucking and authorize a contract for the
annual purchase of sand and gravel . Councilman Glazener seconded
the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote.
6 . CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TAKING OFFICIAL ACTION TO TAX
TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY OTHERWISE EXEMPT PURSUANT TO
ARTICLE VIII , SECTION 1-J OF THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION
Councilman Alianell moved to approve the ordinance and
Councilman Glazener seconded the motion. Mayor Amick noted this
item should have been placed on for a first reading, not action.
The motion was withdrawn and the item was open for discussion.
There was a brief discussion regarding items to be taxed and how
this would be policed . Councilman Alianell said the Railroad
Commission audits the trucking companies. Mayor Amick said to
place this item on the December 18, 1989 agenda for action.
7. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING,
UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT
SYSTEM, "UPDATE SERVICE CREDITS" IN SAID SYSTEM FOR SERVICE
PERFORMED BY QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF SUCH SYSTEM, GRANTING
ADDITIONAL RIGHTS, CREDITS AND BENEFITS AUTHORIZED BY SENATE
BILL 505 , RELATING TO DISABILITY
Bill Hall said this will have not budgetary impact his year.
Mayor Amick asked Katherine Martinez to prepare the figures of
the cost increase for the Council by the next meeting.
8. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A ROUND-UP PROGRAM
Councilman Withers said the Round-up program has worked in
other cities and explained the way the plan works, stating the
residents round-up their utility bills to the nearest dollar and
the extra funds are put into the beautification program of the
city. Mayor Amick asked if the computer could tell if a resident
is rounding up or just paying ahead. James England said that
could be handled by adding a box on the bill to indicate if you
were rounding up. Councilman Glazener explained the purpose
would be to raise funds for beautification. Mayor Amick said a
proposal should be brought in from the Beautification Committee
and Mr. Hall and Mr. England.
Ken Wood said all groups in the city have to compete for
money by going door to door, etc. and this gives the idea the
City says this group ( beautification ) doesn ' t have to .
Councilman Harris clarified, saying this is a Mayor' s Committee,
not an independent civic organization, set up specifically to
beautify the city.
9. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES, ADOPTING THE 1988 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, THE
1990 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 1988 UNIFORM MECHANICAL
CODE, THE 1988 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, AND THE 1988 UNIFORM
FIRE CODE
Mayor Amick read the caption of the ordinance as follows :
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING CHAPTER
6 , SECTION 1, ADOPTING THE 1988 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE;
SECTION 6-2 , ADOPTING THE 1990 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE; SECTION 6-4 , ADOPTING THE 1988 UNIFORM MECHANICAL
CODE; SECTION 6-5 , ADOPTING THE 1988 UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE; AMENDING CHAPTER 9 , SECTION 2, ADOPTING THE 1988
UNIFORM FIRE CODE ; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Councilman Weaver asked if this is the same as the C.O.G.
standards . Mike Russell said the C.O.G. standards for public
works construction. After a brief discussion , Mayor Amick
directed this item to be placed on the Consent Agenda on December
18 , 1989.
11 . COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (OPTIONAL)
Councilman Weaver stated that at the last 9-1-1 meeting, the
board announced that there would be enough money at the opening
of 9-1-1 to pay all the non-recurring expenses without a bond
issue. Councilman Weaver also reported that at the MHA meeting
it was noted that Trinity Hospital is adding 40 ,000 square feet
at the back in the Emergency Ward and changing the Maternity Ward
so they will be able to do a lot better job handling the
customers as they come in.
At this time, Mayor Amick asked the Council if they objected to
addressing Citizen Input, stating that a lady had failed to sign
up at the beginning of the meeting and that she wishes to speak
now.
2. CITIZEN INPUT
Betty Quinell , 4606 Chapman, said her alley is a mess and
that Texas Waste Management is not doing a good job, going on to
ask why the rate increase of $1.50 . Bill Hall responded there
are two factors; a portion of the contract with Texas Waste pays
for administration and franchise fees and that each year Texas
Waste incurs increasing costs and each year those increases are
charged back to all customer cities at a rate of 60% of the CPI
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of the prior year. Mr. Hall noted that last year The Colony did
not pass that increase on to the residents, but this year we must
do so and that we are expecting another increase from Texas Waste
in January 1990.
Ms. Quinell said that animals cause some of the problems and
that she has spoken to several city officials regarding charging
for animals roaming, going on to say the real problem is loose
animals in the evening, noting that needs to be controlled and
that the city needs to look at a new waste company. Mayor Amick
directed the City Manager to follow through on Ms. Quinell ' s
specific problems and respond to her in writing.
12 . CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
Reminder of the Christmas Parade and Tree lighting coming up.
Pit Bull Ordinance - Richardson Ordinance was overturned by
Supreme Court. Recommendation to review our ordinance. Mayor
Amick directed the Animal Control committee to call a meeting.
Mayor Amick called a recess at 9 :20 p.m.
13 . WORK SESSION TO REVIEW THE WATER AND SEWER RATE STUDY
Bill Langford stated he would like to receive input from the
Council regarding their feelings concerning a rate increase and
that he would like to prepare the study right after Christmas and
have it ready for Council action by January 8 , 1990 . Mr.
Langford covered the issues in his report (See Attachment "C") ,
noting that something would have to be done soon.
Mayor Amick said his main concern is to cover the needs of
the city currently and the future, going on to say he doesn' t
want to raise rates each year or have to wait until there is a
problem and raise the rates , stating he wants to be sure we are
prepared for the future.
Mr. Langford said the city should review rates every 3 years
for an increase , possible every 2 years , if expansion of the
wastewater treatment plant is necessary.
Councilman Harris asked if the city can raise the rates to
customers outside our city limits . Mr . Hall said that does
require an amendment to the contract, which states the prevailing
rate shall be charged.
14 . WORK SESSION TO REVIEW ASSESSMENTS REGARDING THE STATE
REVOLVING FUND
Bill Hall stated that the loan from the State Revolving Fund
is tentatively approved with the Colony being number one in the
State among cities our size, that the interest is estimated at
5 . 5% on $1 , 080 , 000 . 00 , and that now we need to decide how to
repay the loan before it is necessary to sign the loan papers.
Mr. Hall went over figures for a 20 year pay back. There
was a discussion regarding if property owners should pay for the
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loan and how much they should pay. A proposal of $10 .99 a month
for 10 years for a total of $1318 .00 was presented . Mayor Amick
asked the net effect on customers with that plan. Mr. Hall said
$10 . 99 plus $15.00 sewer charge plus $12.00 water equals $37 . 99
(estimate) . Mr. Hall noted that the $10. 99 would be per lot and
that some homes sit on 3 lots which would mean the amount would
be 3 times $10. 99 .
There followed a discussion regarding using the money
proposed to be received from the settlement of the Hawks
litigation; approximately $29 ,000. 00 which would lower the cost
to residents somewhat.
After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Amick directed the City
Manager to ask Boyd London to look into other alternatives
available to pay for the improvements besides the loan .
Councilman Harris said he did not like this approach, noting we
would be charging residents $600 .00 a year and they are paying
zero now.
There followed yet another discussions regarding methods and
Councilman Harris said he wants to see figures on alternatives
for the pay back . Councilman Marks suggested ending this
discussion and bringing this item back after more information is
gathered. All agreed.
Councilman Alianell moved to table items 15 and 16 due to
the late hour and Councilman Harris seconded the motion which
carried with all members voting Aye.
15 . CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17 ,
V.A.C.S. , SECTION 2G, REGARDING PERSONNEL, TO-WIT:
A. DEPARTMENTAL EVALUATIONS
16 . CONSIDERATION OF ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION TO BE TAKEN AS A
RESULT OF THE CLOSED DOOR SESSION
Councilman Harris moved to adjourn and Councilman Marks
seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye.
Mayor Amick adjourned the meeting at 11 : 32 p.m.
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R/C AIRPORT ISSUES
City Council Meeting
The Colony, Texas
12/4/89
• Noise Pollution
- End of run-way less than 800 Ft from nearest home
- Five homes within 900 Ft
- At least 12 homes within 1000 Ft
- End of marked runways pointed into prevailing wind and
at Queen Circle, take-off will bring planes closer
- Engines operate at high RPM, hence tone is inherently
irritating (10,000-20,000 RPM)
- Mufflers reduce performance, creating motivation to omit
• Missile/Fire Hazard
- Radio and fuel range exceed line-of-sight
- Relatively intense radio frequency activity in applicable
bands (27 Mhz, 50-54 Mhz, 72 Mhz) locally create higher
risk of control loss
- Typical fuel mixture: Various Lubricants 22%
Nitromethane 8%
Methanol 70%
- Highly flammable fuel mixture (usually 6-12 oz. tanks)
in a dry area
- No formal licensing (anyone can fly) increasing risk
• Other
- Who pays for development, maintenance of airfield?
- Queen Circle alleyway and cul-de-sac as "view points"
r -. Property values
R/C modeling, like driving a car, is a privilege, not a right
RECOMMENDATIONS
• That the city support r/c modeling by providing land at a more
suitable location free of charge (i.e. Stewarts Creek)
• That the r/c enthusiasts provide for the development and
maintenance costs of the site
• That the City enter into a written agreement with the enthusiasts
setting regulations in dialog with the chief of police and fire
departments
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As residents of the nearbfTWagENi Thood of the Animal Shelter , we
are concerned about the possible installation of a radio control
Il airpark there because of the noise pollution and potential danger
to us , our property , and our children . We are hard working
homeowners and residents that cherish our evenings and weekends
in our back yards . With these airplanes , our peace and
tranquility at home will be non-existent .
Therefore :
We the undersigned , are adamantly opposed to The City Of The
Colony approving , allowing , or participating in the proposed
installation or operation of radio control airplanes and or an
airpark, on or adjacent to the land around the Animal Shelter .
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As residents of the nearby neighborhood of the Animal Shelter , we
are concerned about the possible installation of a radio control
airpark there because of the noise pollution and potential danger
to us , our property , and our children . We are hard working
homeowners and residents that cherish our evenings and weekends
3n our back yards . With these airplanes , our peace and
tranquility at home will be non-existent .
Therefore :
We the undersigned , are adamantly opposed to The City Of The
Colony approving , allowing , or participating in the proposed
installation or operation of radio control airplanes and or an
airpark, on or adjacent to the land around the Animal Shelter .
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WORKSHOP
CITY OF THE COLONY
WATER AND WASTEWATER RATE STUDY
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 1989
Prepared by:
Bill Langford Associates
300 E. Huntland/Suite 222
Austin, Texas 78752
(512) 452-0432 �J
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Water and Wastewater Rate Study
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Workshop
December 4, 1989
Introduction:
The Colony has made remarkable progress in its short 15 year history, starting
"as a Municipal Utility District (MUD) on February 18, 1974, and becoming part
of the City on October 1, 1986. The combined operations now serve 'a population
estimated to be 19,000 with a total of 6,844 water and wastewater customers as
'of September 30, 1989 - that total changed to 6,865 by the end of October.
Growth does create some problems but the City has taken on the challenges and
the opportunities to make positive improvements. Expansion of the system is
inevitable to accomodate continued use of the water and wastewater system by an
even larger number of customers .and an increased population.
The rate study is being performed to make recommendations for funding
improvements as well as the increasing costs in operation, maintenance and
replacement of the system. This workshop is being conducted to give you, the
Mayor and Members of the City Council , the opportunity to discuss, make
suggestions or to set guidelines for creating results that are both fair and
sufficient to meet the needs of the Citizens of The Colony.
Principles:
The following principles are listed to support the operation of the City:
1. General fund: Tax moneys should be used for general administration, fire,
police, streets, libraries, and other functions that are normally described as
governmental activities.
2. Water and Wastewater: These are proprietary type operations and should be
self-supporting including debt payments, depreciation, capital outlays, and the
creation of adequate reserves.
3. Equity: There should be equal distribution of costs in the relationship of
existing customers to future customers.
4. Financial Data: In budgeting and projecting, revenues are under-estimated,
and expenditures are over-estimated.
5. Costs of Services : In ratemaking, it is a basic principle that costs
_ should be recovered from those who generate the costs.
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Issues:
1. Water Conservation (User Charge System)
2. Financing (State .Revolving Fund)
3. Rate Comparisons with Other Cities
4. Taxes
5. Fees, Charges, and Penalties
6. Depreciation
7. Future Operations and Maintenance
8. Future Expansions
9. Unique Situations
10. Other Issues •
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Table 1, Water and Wastewater Financial Analysis
2. Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) User Charge System Guidance
3. Letter from Michael S. Marcotte, Director of Dallas Water Utilities
4. Residential Water and Wastewater Rate Survey and Graph by Dallas Water
Utilities
5 . Commercial Water and Wastewater Rate Survey and Graph by Dallas Water
Utilities
6. City of Austin Water and Wastewater Billing
7. Draft Water and Wastewater Rate Ordinance
Table 1
DRpb$i:IJlCity of The Colony a
Water and Wastewater Rate Study
Financial Analysis
1986-87 1987-88 1988-89 1989-90
Audit Audit Unaudited Budget
Water & Wastewater
Operating Revenues
Water Service $1,566,528 $1,782,393 '. $1,621,257 $1,920,000
Wastewater •
Treatment Service 892,588 915,525 937,875 1,100,000
Service Charges 63,098 -0- -0- -0-
TapConnection Fees - - -0- _
48 966 0
0 -0
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Other 67,395 74,515 74,674 94,000
Total
Operating Revenues $2,638,575 $2,772,433 $2,633,806 $3,114,000
* Operating Expenses
III :Administration $ 532,639 $ 456,779 $ 452,881 $ 504,880
Water Department 1,102,574 1,078,506 1,119,681 1,170,420
Wastewater
Treatment 495,267 550,860 552,414 596,630
Maintenance 91,138 84,910 106,688 133,150
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Total Operating
Expenditures $2,221,618 $2,171,055 $2,231,664 $2,405,080
aerating Income $ 416,957 $ 601,378 _ $ 402,142 $ 7081_920
* Excludes Depreciation, Transfers, Debt Service and Capital-Outlay
Depreciation $ 662,042 $ 686,179 NOT NOT
AVAILABLE BUDGETED
Reimbursement to
General Fund -0- $ 550,000 $ 550,000 $ 600,000
(PROJECTED)
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SRF-707
(9/14/89)
TWDB USER CHARGE SYSTEM GUIDANCE
FOR OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPLACEMENT COSTS
Each loan applicant and all its subscriber communities receiving
wastewater treatment services must adopt a User Charge System
(UCS) in accordance with TWDB Rules Section 375 .36 (b) (8) and the
Clean Water Act of 1987 (Sec. 204 (b) (1) ) . The adopted. UCS (s) (1)
must assure each recipient of waste treatment services will pay
its proportionate share of the operation, maintenance, and
replacement (O,M, &R) costs of any wastewater treatment services
provided by the applicant, and (2) provide the legal,
institutional, managerial, and financial capability to insure
adequate construction, operation, and maintenance of treatment
works throughout the applicant' s jurisdiction. Compliance with
these requirements is achieved by the legislative adoption of a
UCS designating (1) charges for each user equal to the O,M, &R
expenses incurred due to each user' s presence on the system, and
(2) provisions for adequate legal, institutional, managerial, and
financial capabilities to appropriately implement and maintain
the adopted system.
The O,M, &R costs should include salaries, supplies, chemicals,
utilities, necessary contractual services (legal, financial,
insurance, and others) , replacement of equipment and accessories
(e.g. , pumps, motors, bearings, etc. ) which are necessary to
maintain the capacity and performance of the constructed
facilities . The term "replacement" does not include the
replacement of the treatment works at the end of its useful life.
The O,M, &R User Charge (UC) to each user should be based on
actual use. Very often the basic O,M, &R UC will simply be
proportionate to the volume of discharge with a surcharge added
for high strength wastes .
Communities with extraneous flow in their systems should
proportionately distribute the O,M, &R costs of treating this flow
among all users based either on actual use, or on a system which
uses factors such as flow, the land area of each user, or the
number of hookups or discharges systems .
For some communities the only practical solution may be the use
of flat rates applied to classes of users . This is acceptable
for smaller communities with no major commercial or industrial
contributors, and
1) The entity does not have water meters or the specific
flat rate users are not on the publicly owned water
system.
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2) The system can demonstrate separate class distinctions
and rates for residential (single and multiple family) ,
commercial and institutional users and accommodates
surcharges for users which discharge atypical wastes
such as small industries with high flows or high BOD.
zf you have any questions or need additional guidance, please
contact Milton Rose, Chief, Project Engineering Section, at
512/463-8513 .
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SPECIFIC EXAMPLE
TYPICAL O,M, &R BUDGET ITEMS
Salaries and Wages :
Full-time
Part time
Per diem
indirect Salary and Wage Costs :
F. I .C.A.
Health Insurance
Retirement
Workmen' s Compensation
Unemployment Insurance
Other (vacations, sick leave, etc. )
Contractual Services
Legal
Engineering
Financial (Audit)
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Insurance
• Printing
Other
Materials and Supplies
Chemicals--flocculation
Chemicals--disinfection
Chemicals--other
Motor vehicle fuel and lubricants
Laboratory supplies
Tools under $100 . 00
Office supplies
Cleaning supplies
Other
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Utilities
Power--electrical fuel requirements for treatment works
processing and plumbing
Power--electrical and fuel requirements for buildings and
administrative offices
• Telephone
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Water
Other
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Equipment Replacement
Tools over $100 . 00
Laboratory equipment
Motor vehicles
Mowing equipment
Office equipment
Pumps
Motors
Other
Note: These line items would apply, as appropriate, to
treatment operations, sewer system maintenance,
billing, and other administrative functions .
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ciallos water utilities •
City Hall • Dallas,Texas 75201 • 214/670-3146
October 3, 1989
Certified Mail P 058 136 915
Mr. William M. Hall
City Manager
The City of The Colony
P.O. Box 560008
The Colony TX 75056
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Dear Mr. Hall :
Enclosed for your information is a copy. of Dallas' Ordinance No. 20449 passed
on September 27, 1989, adjusting rates for water and wastewater services. The
rates implemented by this ordinance are the same as those in the draft
Cost-of-Service Study previously provided to you. A copy of the completed
Cost-of-Service Study is also enclosed. The new rates for treated water
become effective on October 1 , 1989, and are:
Two-Part: Volume Charge: £0.2829 per 1000 gallons
Demand Charge: $104,443 per MGD
Flat: $0.9270 per 1000 gallons
Dallas Water Utilities will continue reviewing the adequacy of rates and
perform annual cost of service studies. Contracts with certain customers
require a specific notice in advance of a revision in rates while others do
not. However, we want to be sure that all customers receive the same
information. Therefore, please consider this letter as our notice of intent
to revise rates on or about October 1 , 1990 to cover the cost of treated water
service. The amount of that revision will be determined cooperatively with
your participation invited during the coming months.
We will keep you informed as we progress. If there are any questions or if
you need assistance, please call me or David Ryburn, Manager of Wholesale
Services Division, at 670-5886.
Sincerely,
At/
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Michael S. Marcotte111
Director
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enclosures: Ordinance No. 20449
1989-90 Cost-of-Service Study
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1989
111 . RESIDENTIAL WATER AND WASTEWATER RATE SURVEY
DALLAS WATER UTILITIES
RATE
COMBINED WATER SEWER RATES INCREASE
CUSTOMER BILL* BILL BILL EFFECTIVE PROPOSED
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Addison $46.44 $21 .06 $25.38 11 -8-88 NA
Carrollton 41 .96 28.28 13.68 10-1-88 10-1-89
Cedar Hill 45.43 27.60 17.83 1-87 W NA
3-87S NA
The Col ony -- 33.50 22.00 ✓ 1 1 .50 ' 1986 W 1989
• 1983 S 1989
Coppell 40.99 26.30 14.69 10-1-88 10-91
Dallas 29.07 12.37 16.70 10-1-87 10-1-89
DC1CC ID #6 • 46.36 27.80 18.56 10-1-88 NA
Denton 38.08 24.50 13.58 10-1-88 W 10-1-89
10-1-87 S 10-1-89
DeSoto 39.37 22.96 16.41 10-1-87 NA
•Duncanville 44.62 23.85 20.77 9-86 W NA
10-87 S NA
Farmers Branch 32.19 21 .18 11 .01 10-1-88 10-1-89
Fl ower Mound 54.24 31 .42 22.82 10-85 NA
G1 enn Hei ghts 57.55 33 .25 24.30 6-20-88 W NA
9-21-87 S NA
Grand Prairie 36.78 • 25,03 1 1 .75 ` 10-1-88 10-1-89 •
• Highland Park 30.50 17.00 • 13 .50 10-1-88 NA
Hutchins 43.70 32.00 1 1 .70 -J 4-1-89 10-1-89
Irving 24.28 14.84 9.44• ✓ 10-88 10-1-89
Lewisville 39.73 26.19 13.54 10-88 10-89
Ri chardson 34.77 19.17 15.60 11-1-88 W NA
' 10-1-88 S NA
Seagovi l l e 48.60 23.82 24.78 10-1-88 10-1-90
University Park 39.26 20.55 18.71 4-4-89 NA
Wilmer 47.90 27.20 20.70 9-12-87 W NA
10-18-88 S NA
*Based on 10,000 gallons per month on 5/8" meter. 7 ,200 gallons used for
winter months average where applicable.
Cities not responding: Cockrell Hill , Lancaster, Mesquite
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TYPICAL MONTHLY
WATER BILL
RESIDENTIAL*
WATER AND SEWER COMBINED
DALLAS AND CUSTOMER CITIES
GLEN!NI HEIGHTS $57,55
FLOWER MOUND 54.24
S EAGOV ILLE ,,Emimionmi:::igo.rgoinvezigiiii.gimmossommenum: 48.60 .)
WiLM E R. 47.90
ADDIS°NI 46.44
DCVVCID #6 46.36
CEDAR I-IILL 45.43
DUNICANIVILLE 44.62
1 HUTCHINS 43.70
1 RD CARROLLTON 41 .96
COP P ELL 40.99
LEVVISVILLE 39.73
UNIVERSITY PARK "'"''''''''''''0"'"'"'"!'""'Am"'"''''''."'*"'A'"wl:e"'"'""0 . 39.26 •
ED ENTON L 38.08
GRAND PRAIRIE 36.78
• R 1 C I-IAR D SON 34.77
TI- E COLONY 33.50
FARMERS B RAN C H 32.19
I G I-I LA N D PARK 30.50
DALLAS 29.07
•1 RVING 24.28
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
DOLLARS
* BASED ON 10,000 GALLONS PER MONTH ON 5/8" METER. 7200 GALLONS
USED FOR WINTER MONTHS AVERAGE WHERE APPLICABLE.
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1989
COMMERCIAL WATER AND WASTEWATER RATE SURVEY
DALLAS WATER UTILITIES
RATE
COMBINED WATER SEWER RATES INCREASE
CU STONER BILL* BILL BILL EFFECTIVE PROPOSED
Addison $219.39 $123.41 $ 95.98 11 -8-88 NA
Carrollton 179.71 114.48 65.23 10-1-88 10-1-89
Cedar Hill 192.85 99.60 93.25 1 -87 W NA •
- 3-87 S NA
• The Colony 135.00 67.50 67.50 1986 Id 1989
1983 S 1989
Coppell 151 .99 107.00 44.99 10-1-88 10-91
Dallas 90.12 38.07 52.05 10-1-87 10-1-89
DCW ID #6 185.68 120.96 64.72 10-1 -88 NA
Denton 162.50 92.00 70.50 10-1-88 W 10-1-89
10-1-87 S 10-1-89
. DeSoto 182.08 105.65 76.43 10-1-87 NA
Duncanville 186.30 89.85 96.45 9-86 W NA
10-87 S NA
Farmers Branch 109.27 77.26_ 32.01 10-1-88 10-1-89
Fl ower Mound 245.20 141 .04 104.16 10-85 NA
Glenn Heights 159.25 85.75 73.50 6-20-88 W NA
9-21-87 S NA
Grand Prairie 111 .78 71 .84 39.94 10-1-88 10-1-89
Highland Park 92.00 53.00 39.00 10-1-88 NA
Hutchins 168.20 122.00 46.20 4-1-89 10-1-89
Irving 114.31 60.74 53.57 10-88 10-1-89
Lewisville 192.36 121 .42 70.94 10-88 10-89
Richardson 103.21 58.68 44.53 11-1-88 W NA
10-1-88 S NA
Seagovi 11 e 234.18 109.36 124.82 10-1-88 10-1 -90
University Park 147.53 77.65 69.88 4-4-87 NA
Wilmer 192 .20 122,00 70.20 9-12-87 W NA
10-18-88 S NA
*Based on 40,000 gallons per month on 2" meter.
Cities not responding: Cockrell Hill , Lancaster, Mesquite
AMOPIEMP
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TYPICAL MONTHLY WATER BILLS
COMMERCIAL *
WATER AND SEWER COMBINED
DALLAS AND CUSTOMER CITIES
FLOWER MOUND $245,20
SEAGOVILLE 234.18
ADDISON 219.39
CEDAR HILL 192.85
LEWISVILLE 192.36
W IL ER 1 92.20
DUIN:ICANVILLE 1 86.30
DCVVCID #6 185.68
D/FVV AIRPORT 180.00
CARROLLTON 1 79.71
HUTCHINS 168.20
DENTON 162.50
GLENN HEIGHTS
159.25
COPPELL 151.99
UNIVERSITY PARK
147.53
THE COLONY 135.00
IRVING 114.31
GRAND PRAIRIE 111.78
FARMERS BRANCH 109.27
RICHARDSON 103.21
HIGHLAND PARK 92.00
DALLAS 1 90.12
0 50 100 150 200 250
I IDOLLARS
* BASED ON 40,000 GALLONS PER MONTH ON 2" METER
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• SERVICE ADDR6707 N O T R E DAME D R A WTR 1•'1:- s 5/8 CITY OF AUSTIN
UTILITY STATEMENT
ACCT.. 2139-589698-1 SAN UNITS 0 ,KWH CO':F.'r1.11
_ Please in:WO dr,ve•S
SERViCA 07/03 READ 06/02 READ CONSUMPTION CHARGE •••ti CHARGE license number on ae checks
- PLEASE bring both pens 01
ELC ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CHARGE 3b0 GAR 798 1pir ^en paying ir.preen
E01 87460 86272 1188 6 491 T03 62 oFFICELS topen Monday through Frrdayl
ELF .015130
1 1 8 8
171p7 DRR 130 so,W Filth Sheet
6800 Wesi Gale Blvd •ID7
SUB—TOTAL ELECTRIC 8588 ALR 115 260E Webbery lie Rd
TO 2 6 0776A Research B,n
I PAY STATIONS See Retain Envelope 01 5648 5540 108 2429 TDD lo•Hearing Impeeed 477.3663
WW1 100 34125
The Cey is complying wah Section 504
of the 1973 Rehathinalron Acl
Wale!is billed In 1005 of gallons
YOUR PAYMENT FOR THE TOT)
-:UR 15633 MUST BE RECEIVED IN THIS
OFFICE ON'BEFORE DUE DATE
:1 AL $156.33 *• OR A PENALTY IS CHARGED
IiALTY $7.21
$163. 544—m, FAr THIS AMOUy:1 Ac1ER DUE DATI
FOR ASSISTANCE CALL N.+ 476-2313 08/01 /89 DUE DATE
DOWNTOWN OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 701 W. FIFTH. FREE
PARKING. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. NEAR BUS ROUTE.
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SERVICE ADDR. 6707 NOTRE DAME DR AI WTR.MIR SIZE 518 CITY OF AUSTIN
1 UTILITY STATEMENT
ACCT.N 2139-589698-1 I SAN.UNITS KWH CONSTANT 1
Please include driver's
SERVICE 08/03 READ 07105 READ CONSUMPTION CHARGE ERVICE CHARGE license number on alt checks
PLEAns of
ELC ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CHARGE 30 GAR I 7160 form
npayibring ginth perso
1 form when paying m person
E01 77167 75829 . 1338 i 771 T03 161 OFFICES(open Monday through Friday)
ELF .017790 1338 1 23 1 DRR 1130 701 W Fifth Street
SUB—TOTAL ELECTRIC 1 03'9 ALR 115 6BOOWest GaleBlvd 4107
2808 Webberville Rd
6776A Research Blvd
7 0 2 1(J
W u01 4296 415 5 1 4 1 31 PAY STATIONS.See Return Envelop!
W W 1 10 4 3 5�5 TDD for Hearing Impaired 477.3663
The City is complying with Seclron 504
of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act.
Water is billed in TOGS of gallons
YOUR PAYMENT FOR THE IOTA
CUR 18265 MUST BE RECEIVED IN THIS
OFFICE ON/BEFORE DUE DATE
TOTAL $1182•.65 .4 — OR A PENALTY IS CHARGED.
PENALTY T U.5 5
• S191.204—PAY THIS AMOUNT AFTER DUE DATE
FOR ASSISTANCE CALL —)10- 476-2313 09/01/88 DUE DATE
DOWNTOWN OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 701 W. FIFTH. FREE
PARKING. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. NEAR BUS ROUTE.
SERVICE ADDR. 6707 NOTRE DAME DR A IR.MTR.SIZE 5/8 CITY OF AUSTIN
UTILITY STATEMENT
ACCT.N 2139-589698-1 SAN.UNITS 0 KWH CONSI ANT 1
Please mUude driver's
SERVICE 06/03 READ 05/04 READ CONSUMPTION CHARGE I RVICE CHARGE license number on all checks
PLEAELC ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CHARGE 1 310 GAR t 7160 lormwhenE pgbginPerolt parts ol
I I I Imm when paying in person
E01 74283 73327 956 i 47P 103 161 OFFICES(open Monday Through Fildayl
ELF .019000 956 18'1 DRR 11,313 701 W Frnh Street
6600 West Gale Blvd 0107
SUB—TOTAL ELECTRIC 682 ALR 115 2806WebbervilIe Rd
87766 Research Blvd
T02 16
PAY STATIONS See Return Envelope
WO1 3992 3890 102 2301
W W 1 102 3 4 9 TOD for Hearing Impaired 477.3663
The City is complying with Seclron 504
of the 1973 Rehabrblahon Act
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Waley is billed in 100s of gallons
YOUR PAYMENT FOR THE TOT
CUR 3757 MUST BE RECEIVED IN THIS
OFFICE ON/BEFORE DUE DAT
OTAL $137.57 .4— OR A PENALTY IS CHARGED.
'ENALTY $6.31
. $143. 884—PAY THIS AMOUNT AFTER DUE DAT
FOR ASSISTANCE CALL —} 476-2313 07/0Z/88 DUE DATE
DOWNTOWN OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 701 W. FIFTH. FREE
PARKIN(; . WHFFt f NATP ArecteTn, F' NCAR IIIIC QntITe
DRAFTDRAFT
AN ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING AND SETTING USER RATES AND CHARGES FOR SALES AND
SERVICES OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS;
PRESCRIBING THE TIME FOR PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS AND PENALTIES FOR NON-PAYMENT;
SETTING DEPOSITS FOR UTILITIES; REPEALING ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDERS
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SAVINGS AND PENALTY CLAUSE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS,
SECTION I. The monthly rates and charges for the sales made of services
rendered by the Water and Wastewater System of the City of The Colony, Texas
are hereby established, levied, set and prescribed as follows:
A. Water Rates
Monthly Water Use Rate per 1,000 Gallons
Gallons Inside City Outside City
First 2,000 _ Minimum Minimum
All over 2,000 /1,000 gallons /1,000 gallons
These rates are applicable to all sales or service of water. All leakage
between a meter and a building is the responsibility of the owner, tenant or
occupant of the building.
B. Sewer Rates
Monthly Sewer Rates:
(1) Residential customers - Monthly service charge to be based on the
averaged three (3) winter months (December, January, February)
metered water billing for the prior year:
First gallons per month $
All excess of gallons per month, per 1,000---$
Minimum charge $
(2) Business and commercial - Monthly service charge to be based on the
monthly metered water usage:
First gallons per month $
All excess of gallons per month,
per 1,000 gallons $.
Minimum charge $
(3) Industrial Customers - Monthly service charge to be based on the
monthly metered water usage, or estimated or metered monthly
gallons of wastewater discharged into the City's sanitary sewer
system. A surcharge will be computed by the City for the cost
involved in treating sewage that has strengths in excess of two
hundred (200) milligrams per liter (BOD) and two hundred (200)
milligrams per liter (TSS).
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IIIMonthly service charge (exclusive of any surcharges or other
applicable charges) :
First gallons per month $
All excess of gallons per month
per 1,000 gallons $ :
Minimum charge $,
These rates apply to all customers inside the City Limits. Customers outside
the city limits shall pay times the sewer rate set for
inside the City.
Anyone receiving City Water service and connected to the City sewer must pay
the above sewer charges regardless of whether the building is occupied or not.
The City will develop administrative procedures for determining the estimated
amounts of water usage that goes into the sanitary sewer system for treatment
that comes from business, commercial, or industrial customers. This procedure
will only be applied when there is a reasonable belief that a large portion of
the monthly water usage is not going into the system for treatment.
C. WATER AND SEWER TAP FEES
IIIWater taps payable with Sewer taps payable with
Application for Tap Application for Tap
5/8" 4"
2" 6"
D. WATER AND SEWER DEPOSITS
There shall be a water and sewer deposit paid to the City for each customer.
i The schedule of deposits are as follows:
Home Over 65
Deposits Owner Renter Business Home
Water _
Sewer _ _______
SECTION II. Payment must be received on or before the of the month
following the month in which water and/or sewer services were performed. A
III % penalty will be added after the of the month. After the of
the month, the customer shall be considered delinquent and then
water service will be terminated. The City will require full payment of the
account plus an administrative charge of before the service will be
restored. An additional charge of will be added if anyone other than an
authorized water department employee reinstates the service.
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It shall also be the policy of the City of The Colony that a customer must pay
for a returned check. The City retains the right to terminate water
service immediately if the customer does not pay the account in full.
SECTION III. Penalty: Any person, firm or corporation who violates any
provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon
conviction, shall be fined in an amount not exceeding one thousand dollars
($1,000) . Each day on which a violation of or failure to comply with this
ordinance continues shall constitute a separate violation and shall be
punishable as such. The City also is entitled to pursue all other criminal and
civil remedies to which it is entitled under the authority of other statutes or
other ordinances.
SECTION IV. Failure to Pay: In addition to sanctions provided for by this
ordinance, the City is entitled to exercise sanctions provided for by the other
ordinances of the City for failure to pay the bill for water and sanitary sewer
service when due.
SECTION V. Serverability: If any provision of this ordinance or the
application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect other provisionsor applications, and to this end
the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be serverable.
SECTION VI. All ordinances, resolutions, and orders heretofore passed, adopted
and made, or any part of the same, affecting rates, charges and policies for
sales made or services rendered by the water and sewer system of the City of
The Colony, Texas which are in conflict with this ordinance, shall be and the
same are hereby in all things repealed.
SECTION VII. This ordinance shall be effective ,19__ •
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PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE DAY OF ,19
City of The Colony, Texas
By
Don Amick, Mayor
ATTEST;
Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary