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ORDINANCE NO. 040-22
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO WATER
RATES, INCREASING CERTAIN WATER CHARGES AND FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
2021 UTILITY FINANCIAL PROGRAM; AMENDING SECTION 13.04.010 OF THE PORT
ORCHARD MUNICIPAL CODE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND SEVERABILITY;
SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF JANUARY 1, 2023.
WHEREAS, the City Council initiated a Utility Financial Program Analysis on March 23, 2021,
with Katy Isaksen & Associates, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, following multiple public hearings to discuss the analyses, the consultant's final
findings were presented to both the Port Orchard City Council and the public during a regular Council
Meeting on August 9, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the amendments to Section 13.04 of the Port Orchard Municipal Code set out in
this ordinance are required to both implement the proposed water rate change and increase and to
simplify the use of said code; and
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2022, the City Council held a public hearing on the proposed
code amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the amendments herein are consistent with goals and
policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan and related regulations, and serve the public health, safety,
and general welfare of the citizens of Port Orchard; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment. Section 13.04.010 of the Port Orchard Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
13.04.010 Bimonthly water rates.
Water rates are based on a bimonthly schedule and are separated into two classes for billing
purposes — residential and non-residential. Residential rates are a function of ERUs plus
consumption. Non-residential rates are a function of meter size and consumption.
(1) Effective January 1, 2023, and January 1st of each subsequent year as shown, the water
rates, as calculated bimonthly, are shown on the water rate table. Rates shown in the final
year of the table below will remain in effect for each subsequent year until further council
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action. Rates in effect on the first day of the billing date are charged for the entire billing
period.
(a) Single Residential Connections. Single connections are where one customer is
being served through a master meter and the billing is based on the flow through such
master meter. The bimonthly base rate is shown on the Water rate table, plus
consumption charges for water usage in gallons are set forth in subsection (1)(d) of this
section.
b) Multi -family Residential Connections. The bimonthly base rate is calculated
based on the number of units (base rate multiplied by number of residential units)
served by the master meter. In addition to the base rate, consumption charges for water
usage in gallons are set forth in subsection (1)(d) of this section.
(c) Non-residential Connections. Non-residential customers shall be charged the
bimonthly base rate per meter determined by the size of the meter. The base rate for
meters larger than %" are set per the AWWA Industry Standard Methodology and as
set forth in the water rate table. In addition to the base rate, consumption charges for
water usage in gallons are set forth in subsection (1)(d) of this section.
d) Consumption charges shall be charged in the six tiers as shown in the water rate
table. Consumption charges are calculated based on actual metered consumption.
e) Properties Outside City Limits. Properties served outside the city limits shall have
a 50 percent surcharge on the bimonthly rate.
(f) Fire Hydrant Service. Fire hydrant services shall be charged a bimonthly base rate
per hydrant. See the water rate table.
(g) Temporary Service includes one day service, construction/hydrants account and
shall be charged the base rate by meter size plus consumptions charges for metered
water usage. See the water rate table.
(h) Meter Rentals. All persons renting a meter shall pay a refundable deposit. The
following rental fees plus sales tax listed in the water rate table shall apply to all persons
renting a meter. In addition, the temporary service (g) base rate by meter size plus
consumption charges for metered water usage shall apply.
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Water Rates
a), b)
Residential
Bimonthly
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
Base Rate per
Unit
$53.50
$57.50
$61.50
$65.50
$69.50
plus
consumption
c) Non-
Residential
Bimonthly
Base Rate %"
Meter
$53.50
$57.50
$61.50
$65.50
$69.50
plus
consumption
1" Meter
$89.35
$96.03
$102.71
$109.39
$116.07
plus
consumption
1.5" Meter
$178.16
$191.48
$204.80
$218.12
$231.44
plus
consumption
2" Meter
$285.16
$306.48
$327.80
$349.12
$370.44
plus
consumption
3" Meter
$535.00
$575.00
$615.00
$655.00
$695.00
plus
consumption
4" Meter
$891.85
$958.53
$1,025.21
$1,091.89
$1,158.57
plus
consumption
6" Meter
$1,783.16
$1,916.48
$2,049.80
$2,183.12
$2,316.44
plus
consumption
d)
Consumption
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
0 - 5,000
gallons
$3.85
$4.00
$4.16
$4.33
$4.50
Per 1,000
gallons
5,001-10,000
gallons
$4.85
$5.04
$5.25
$5.46
$5.67
Per 1,000
gallons
10,001-
20,000 gallons
$5.24
$5.45
$5.67
$5.89
$6.13
Per 1,000
gallons
20,001-
30,000 gallons
$5.71
$5.94
$6.18
$6.42
$6.68
Per 1,000
gallons
30,001-
50,000 gallons
$6.28
$6.53
$6.79
$7.06
$7.35
Per 1,000
gallons
50,001 +
gallons
$6.97
$7.25
$7.54
$7.84
$8.15
Per 1,000
gallons
e) Outside City
Limits
50% surcharge
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f) Fire Hydrant
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
Service
Schools
$21.00
$22.60
$24.20
$25.20
$27.40
Bimonthly Per
Hydrant
Private service
$38.50
$41.40
$44.30
$47.020
$50.10
Bimonthly Per
Hydrant
g) Temporary
Base rate for meter size 1(c) + 1(g)
plus
Service
consumption
per table
Per month
Base meter size as shown above
plus
consumption
Consumption 0
$6.28
$6.53
$6.79
$7.06
$7.35
Per 1,000
— 50,000 gal
gallons
50,001 +
$6.97
$7.25
$7.54
$7.84
$8.15
Per 1,000
gallons
gallons
h) Meter
Refundable deposit for meter rental;
Rentals
sales tax added to bimonthly rental fees
First 60 days
$0
Bimonthly Rate
$800
After 60 days
Section 2. Effective Date. The changes to the Port Orchard Municipal Code described in
Section 1 above, shall be effective five days following publication, and the rates on January 1, 2023.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance should
be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this ordinance.
Section 4. Publication. A summary of this Ordinance may be published in lieu of the entire
ordinance, as authorized by State Law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED, by the Mayor and attested
by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 271" day of September, 2022.
DocuSigned by:
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ATTEST:
Brandy Wallace, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DocuSigned by:
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Charlotte Archer, City Attorney
PUBLISHED: October 7, 2022
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 12, 2022
SPONSOR:
Cind94carelli, Councilmember
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