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Establishing the Water Rates for 2012.
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WHEREAS, after due consideration and study of the financial condition of the Saint Paul Regional Water Services, analysis of projected expenses and recommendation of the 2012 Budget, the Board of Water Commissioners has determined that the present rate structure is inadequate to continue operations without an adjustment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 85.01 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of Saint Paul hereby recommends that the following Schedule Schedule of Water Rates and charges for all water bills levied on or after January 1, 2012 be approved and established by the Saint Paul City Council following a public hearing.
2012 WATER RATES
Cities of Saint Paul, Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Maplewood and West St. Paul: $2.42 (Winter* per 100 cu. ft.) and $2.52 (Summer** per 100 cu. ft).
All Others: $2.90 (Winter* per 100 cu. ft.) and $3.02 (Summer** per 100 cu. ft.).
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1-INCH AND SMALLER METERS
*Winter rates shall apply to bills sent during January through May, and December.
**Summer rates shall apply to bills sent during June through November.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING METERS LARGER THAN 1-INCH, INCLUDING ROSEVILLE AND LITTLE CANADA
*Winter rates shall apply to bills sent during January through April, November and December.
**Summer rates shall apply to bills sent during May through October.
MINIMUM CHARGES:
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1-INCH AND SMALLER METERS
Minimum charges shall be based upon consumption of 600 cubic feet per billing period for accounts billed quarterly.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING METERS LARGER THAN 1-INCH
Minimum charges shall be based upon consumption of 600 cubic feet per month.
PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY RECOVERY CHARGE FOR ACCOUNTS IN THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL:
Within its proposed 2012 budget, the City of Saint Paul has included a charge to the Board of Water Commissioners in the amount of $1.928 million as reimbursement for costs the City incurs as a result of Board water facilities being situated within the City's rights of way. The application of the charge is limited to rights of way within the City of Saint Paul and no other municipalities served by the Board. In the event that the right of way charge becomes a part of the City's approved 2012 budget, the Board will recoup the $1.928 million charge from water service accounts within the City of Saint Paul based on water meter size, as shown below:
Smaller than 1-inch meter, Annual Charge: $18.00
1- inch meter, Annual Charge: $ 45.00
1 ½ - inch meter, Annual Charge: $ 91.00
2-inch meter, Annual Charge: $ 145.00
3-inch meter, Annual Charge: $ 290.00
4-inch meter, Annual Charge: $ 453.00
6-inch meter, Annual Charge: $ 906.00
8-inch meter, Annual Charge: $1,450.00